NOVEL NEXT Chapter 680 - 680: It's in its nature
Chapter 680: Chapter 680: It’s in its nature
Upon hearing those words, Jiang Xiaobai’s eyes widened instantly.
Three World Origin Stones?
And he wants me to pay for them too?
Well, it’s always been me who swindles money out of others, but today I’m the one getting swindled?
“When did I ever say I wanted you to invite those True Immortal experts over?”
Jiang Xiaobai’s head was reeling.
This wasn’t his idea, was it?
“You didn’t say that, but I didn’t realize your knack for stirring up trouble was so strong.”
“No, it should be said that you’re such a troublesome character; wherever you go, enemies abound like stray dogs.”
“It’s one thing to have many enemies, but they’re all from powerful forces. The Blade Shadow Sect has no fewer than ten True Immortal experts, even including Earth Immortal Level experts. Tell me, how could you handle them without these three guys?”
Huo ShuYu calmly analyzed the situation.
After hearing this, Jiang Xiaobai found it made a lot of sense…my ass!
“Then why do I have to pay for those you invited over? Besides, I should have been able to handle it myself.”
Jiang Xiaobai questioned, looking bewildered.
“We don’t need to fuss over the details. The people are already waiting outside the cliff secret realm.”
“You must pay, whether you like it or not.”
Jiang Xiaobai was anxious: “But you also asked me to help your Huo Family!”
“Help is help. You’ll receive your due reward in due course. But this matter and helping are two different things, they shouldn’t be mixed up.”
With an indifferent look, Huo ShuYu said as if this matter should naturally be settled this way: “Anyway, they’re already here, and besides, you’re not without World Origin Stones.”
“I…you!”
Jiang Xiaobai pointed at Huo ShuYu, speechless for a long moment.
He realised he didn’t know this woman well enough!
She appeared aloof when they first met, neurotic thereafter, but her true character was as such, always calm and impossible to upset!
She remained indifferent from start till now.
As if nothing, not even the sky falling, would affect her in any way.
“Women are really hard to handle. Jianqi, you must never become such a woman.”
“Otherwise no one will want you.”
Incable of refuting Huo ShuYu, Jiang Xiaobai could only retort sarcastically.
Huo ShuYu showed no significant reaction, she only glared at Jiang Xiaobai.
Instead, it was Jianqi who smiled delightfully: “Brother Xiaobai, if you keep running your mouth like that, it’s not good.”
“Pfft, this is my natural disposition!”
After saying that, Jiang Xiaobai immediately stood up and dusted himself off.
It was time to leave.
The situation in the Cliff Secret Realm had reached a conclusion, the benefits were secured, and the reputation he wanted had been established.
What follows would be even more exciting.
Jiang Xiaobai didn’t delay and made his move. The current situation was quite unique, with unknown dangers waiting outside.
So, he had to leave quickly to join Huo Family’s True Immortal expert team.
After all, having True Immortal experts assisting was always more reassuring.
It took them two days to reach the exit.
During these two days, Jiang Xiaobai once again left everyone speechless.
Almost all the treasures in the Cliff Secret Realm had been swept clean, but not for Jiang Xiaobai.
His knack for squeezing every last drop of a situation was fully displayed right now.
He actually marched right up to the nests of those ferocious beasts at the immortal realm and directly asked them for benefits!
The reason he gave was simple.
Although he could not let them out now, he certainly would find a way in the future.
You give benefits because you’re investing in the future!
“You need to have long-term vision. The better your investment in me now, the faster I can increase my abilities.”
“The larger your investment, the shorter the return time will be!”
“I’ll just leave it at that, you guys think carefully!”
Huo ShuYu and the others were truly speechless!
They’d never seen anyone who could be so shameless and still manage to sound so righteous?
Who gave him the guts?
The key thing was that those ferocious beasts just swept a glance at Jiang Xiaobai and then tossed out a storage ring.
No one knew what good things were inside the storage ring.
But, whatever those existences could bring out, it certainly wouldn’t be simple.
You could say that Jiang Xiaobai had completely drained the entire Cliff Secret Realm.
Not a drop was left!
Even the three Hu brothers, not known for their quick-wits, despised Jiang Xiaobai immensely when they were about to leave the secret realm.
“Why are you all looking at me like that? I earned these benefits through my own abilities!”
“If you’re envious, why don’t you try and earn them yourself!”
Jiang Xiaobai bragged proudly.
Of course, nobody paid him any attention.
With a shrug, Jiang Xiaobai just walked out of the Cliff Secret Realm.
Stepping outside, their eyes were all agape.
Because outside was a complete run of destruction!
Everywhere they turned, battles were unfolding. The skies were filled with combatants!
The number of people was vast, their strengths varied.
But the spectacle was truly awe-inspiring!
Indeed, enough heads to replace a dog’s.
In the midst of the chaos, four figures suddenly appeared in front of them.
Three of them kneeled on the spot.
“Greetings, Miss!”
The three of them bowed respectfully.
Huo ShuYu just nodded. These three were probably the True Immortal experts from the Huo Family.
The aura they exuded was incredibly mysterious and profound.
Sometimes perceivable, sometimes not.
Was this a manifestation of returning to one’s original nature?
But one thing was clear: the aura these three emitted was nowhere near as terrifying as the aura of the beasts in the secret realm, or Gu Wanqing’s aura.
So, Gu Wanqing was above a True Immortal?
“How’s it going? I heard you killed quite a few people in there?”
Gu Wanqing looked at Jiang Xiaobai teasingly.
“Cough cough, it was nothing. Just a simple little trick.”
Jiang Xiaobai cleared his throat: “No big deal, no big deal.”
“But wait, what’s happening outside? Why is there fighting all over the place? Aren’t you guys going to do something?”
Jiang Xiaobai’s question was on everyone’s mind.
“Miss, Master Song has arrived!”
Master Song?
Upon hearing this, Huo ShuYu’s brows furrowed.
That person wasn’t from the Huo Family, but from Sword Sect!
And he was a very unique individual.
He was Song Wenguang, the younger brother of the current sect leader of Sword Sect!
His status was quite formidable, but it was odd that despite being a relative of the Sword Sect’s leader, he wasn’t a sword cultivator!
Instead, he was an illusionist!
The techniques of illusion that this guy employed were extraordinary, that even the most resolute of will were unable to resist.
To kill someone, this kind of expert does not even need to lift a finger!
Why is he here?
Before Huo ShuYu could ask for more information, a stern-faced, expressionless man in black appeared.
Song Wenguang is here!
“So, you’re the elusive guy, huh?”
“Now that I’ve found you, my mission is complete. Come with me.”
Song Wenguang scanned Jiang Xiaobai in the middle of the group, spoke indifferently, then reached to seize Jiang Xiaobai and take him away immediately.