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Interception?
🕑 Added 2023-07-14 09:14:18 +0000 UTC--- Chapter 131 ---
"Fucking finally!" An excited groan echoed on the horizon.
"We can finally return to the Tribe!"
The groan came from the Beast Tribe's Elder, Yao Ling. She followed Baek Ain and his companions for months before finally returning to the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe under Baek Ain's wish.
Even though the Saintess of the Tribe was Cai Lin, Yao Ling knew the final decision was up to Baek Ain. She could only endure and watch these youngsters adventuring around the Dou Qi Continent.
At first, she wasn't that interested. But now, Yao Ling could only resign to her fate for being a bodyguard.
Oh yeah, the Beast Tribe's Elder Xue Rongrong might have finished her mission to escort Baek Ain back to the Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe, but she still followed Baek Ain until this very moment, as it was her new duty to become a full-fledged bodyguard.
She also acted as a messenger with full authority in case Baek Ain needed to draw Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe's support to do something. Her speed is the fastest in the group, after all.
Cai Lin eyed Yao Ling, "How long does it take to reach the tribe?"
Yao Ling shut her mouth and calculated the distance. She tapped her index finger on her chin and answered, "Around two or three days if we used Wormholes continuously."
The thought of using Wormholes continuously caused everyone to grimace. Strong experts like Xue Rongrong and Yao Ling wouldn't be affected by Spatial Storms inside Wormholes, but Yafei and Yi Xian couldn't endure it.
The two ladies are trying their best to become 1-Star Dou Venerate and are on the verge of a breakthrough. All they need is a chance. They have been lucky to have Baek Ain because their progress won't be this fast without him.
They flew to the nearest Wormhole Gate for an hour and stopped at a nearby water source to rest. However, a group of people in white robes suddenly approached their area, setting down several tents on the other side of the lake.
The lake wasn't big or small, but each party could see the other.
One party consisted of a handsome white-haired youth with his six beautiful partners. On the other side, the other party consisted of mysterious white-robed people.
They glanced to observe each other, which ended with one amused and later shocked.
"Interesting." Baek Ain commented casually.
Lan Rou sipped her hourly coffee and asked, "Do you know them?"
Baek Ain chuckled and returned instead, "Do I know them? The proper question is, do you know them, Rou?"
Hearing the countered question, Lan Rou knitted her brows slightly and sensed Demonic Dou Qi from these people. A faint but not invisible green hue of aura slowly enveloped the atmosphere.
Lan Rou sighed in annoyance because this aura and Demonic Dou Qi were recognizable. How could she forget the group of people who massacred her clan? She'd be damned if she did so.
"Jade Demon Sect..." Those words left Lan Rou's lips.
"Jade Demon Sect? These people are from the Jade Demon Sect?!" Yao Ling reacted overly. Even then, she controlled her voice to appear mute from the other group.
Cai Lin rolled her eyes and said, "So, these people are under that lofty bastard you rejected, Sister Rou? Hmm, they are definitely up to something."
Yafei, Yi Xian, Elder Yao Ling, and Elder Xue Rongrong were confused by her words. Even though they knew Lan Rou was the 4th Reincarnation of the Venerable Orchid Ancestor, the spicy gossip regarding Jade Demon Sect is still in the gray area.
Cai Lin coughed and gazed at Lan Rou, "Should I explain? Or you wanted to do it yourself?"
Lan Rou rubbed her temple and replied, "I'll do it."
It doesn't take a long time for Lan Rou to explain the conflict between her and Jade Demon Sect. And to be fair, it was more of the cliche story of someone pushing another's upper limit to gain something.
And five minutes later.
"Oh~!" The four ladies nodded in understanding.
"Jade Demon Sect... They wouldn't be a problem with My Lord's strength and foundation." Xue Rongrong commented confidently. She has glimpsed Baek Ain's strength and believed Behemoth Paradise would become a literal pantheon in a few years.
Yao Ling found Xue Rongrong's words reasonable as she firmly believed Baek Ain could stand at the world's top. She is also somewhat excited because their tribe status won't be so low, thanks to Cai Lin being Baek Ain's wife.
On the other side, Yafei looked at Baek Ain and pursed her lips, "What should we do with them?"
After following Baek Ain on his exciting yet dangerous journey, Yafei admitted she was "inherently." weak and decided to temper herself continuously through countless battles.
Yafei's battle prowess is no lower than other geniuses of the same cultivation realm. She also craved battle from time to time.
As for Yi Xian? She only goes with the flow.
"They are coming." Yi Xian reported while boiling water. Of course, it's not just any water but a poisonous one.
As Baek Ain's group is busy enjoying their lunch, a middle-aged man in a white robe with green skull embroidery on his chest jumps from the other side of the lake.
"Princess Rouxi, what a coincidence." With a smile, He immediately greeted Lan Rou while ignoring the rest of the ground.
Then, again. Baek Ain and others could see this middle-aged man's bluff easily. Coincidence? Only a fool would think so. Baek Ain doesn't even use his Ashen's Eyes to spot lies and truth to know it.
Lan Rou gave the middle-aged man a half look and replied, "You're?"
Her voice is cold.
The middle-aged man laughed shamefully, "Haha, my bad. How could I forget such courtesy? Aih, it seems the white hair on my head has shown its effect."
He patted his chest and added, "My name is Zhong Kai."
"Zhong..." Lan Rou's expression becomes even colder.
It's a public secret that the Jade Demon Sect is "actually." ruled by the Zhong Clan. The current Sect Master of the Jade Demon Sect is Zhong Li, the Venerable Green Demon.
Looking at the change in Lan Rou's expression, Zhong Kai smirked inwardly and said, "Princess Rouxi, our Sect Master is extending his gratitude and inviting you to the Jade Demon Sect."
"Are you willing to follow us?"
"Follow your ass!" Yi Xian suddenly lashed, rolling her eyes in disbelief.
Zhong Kai silently frowned when hearing Yi Xian's words and glared at her coldly. He ignored her and waited for Lan Rou's reply.
"No, I have another plan." Lan Rou replied casually. "And I won't make any detours."
Zhong Kai's smile dropped, and tried it again, "Can you consider it?"
"I don't want to make things hard for you, Princess Roux!" He emphasized it by giving Lan Rou an angered look.
Yafei noticed Yi Xian's cruel smile as the playful lady shoved her purple-colored finger into the boiling pot. She guessed what happened next without even trying.
Lan Rou shook her head gently and replied to Zhong Kai, "The answer is still no."
"Just stop this farce already."
"If you want to attack, then attack..."
"Jade Demon Sect has become such a wimp after four centuries. Act with your body, not your mouth."
"Good, good. You have truly angered me!" Zhong Kai roared in anger. As he was about to raise his hand, Yi Xian suddenly threw a boiling pot of poison to his face.
Swoosh!
Crack! BAM!
Vicious purple liquid splattered all over Zhong Kai.
"You're annoying." Yi Xian said indifferently.
"Die."
As if the reaper is following Yi Xian's order, Zhong Kai's face contorted like he had eaten crap and fell onto the ground before convulsing profusely like a fish out of water.
"BLERG! BLERG! BLERG!" Zhong Kai's mouth foamed.
Everyone was stunned, even Baek Ain included.
The Jade Demon Group knew Elder Zhong Kai was a peak Dou Venerate Expert, but to die bizarrely like this. Who is this woman? They thought while looking at Yi Xian.
Yafei and Elder Yao Ling weren't surprised by Yi Xian's prowess. They have watched the poisonous lady's growth in the Behemoth Paradise.
The Jade Demon Sect's Group awakened from their stun and immediately charged at Lan Rou, "Attack!"
