I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, So I’ll Max Out My Defense - chapter 29

Chapter 29

Those hiding in the distance finally understood why this “senior” was seeking out the demonic beast. If their guess was correct, the senior must have had some special hobbies, otherwise, he would not have acted this way.

During the Sky Swallowing Python’s strangulation, they clearly saw the “senior” actually showing an expression of enjoyment.

This was the secret of the senior’s great power, and they definitely had to keep it confidential; otherwise, it could very likely bring about deadly disaster. The group quickly reached a consensus and chose to selectively forget what they had just seen and heard.

With the death of the Sky Swallowing Python, the swamp once again quieted down.

Li Xiaobai looked at the system panel before him, the corners of his mouth lifted, unable to keep back a smile.

[Host: Li Xiaobai.]

[…]

[Defensive Power: Indestructible Golden Body First Layer (2000/10000) available for progression.]

[Attribute Points: 7000.]

Put all points into defense.

[Defensive Power: Indestructible Golden Body First Layer (9000/10000) available for progression.]

The death of the Sky Swallowing Python directly provided more than seven thousand attribute points for himself, truly powerful as expected of a Golden Core Stage demonic beast.

The little loli behind him very sensibly rushed forward, raised her dagger, and started cutting furiously, stripping all the valuable parts from the Sky Swallowing Python’s body.

With hands presented upward, she wore a look of flattery.

“Senior, there are still many precious spiritual medicines in this swamp. Shall we also pick them together?”

Ouyang Feng, fearing that the little loli would beat him to it again, hurriedly stepped forward and said.

“Then dig them all out.”

Li Xiaobai said.

The group began efficiently harvesting in the swamp; the herbs here were almost all fully matured spiritual medicines.

Picking even one could cause their spiritual energy to soar, but it was a pity that the big boss was watching, so they did not dare to pocket any for themselves.

Soon, dozens of precious medicinal herbs were placed in front of Li Xiaobai.

Looking at the glowing spiritual medicines before him, Li Xiaobai frowned. Although he did not understand herbs or alchemy, it was clear these were beneficial to the human body and would not provide any attribute points.

They were the type that looked good but were not particularly useful; however, they could later be exchanged for spirit stones.

With a wave of his hand, and without giving a second glance at the hopeful looks of the others, he collected all the herbs into his space ring.

“Senior, this…”

Ouyang Feng had a look of despair. He had followed the senior, thinking he would get a share of the spoils, but now it seemed completely different. The senior was somewhat stingy, plucking even the feathers from a passing goose.

“Hmm?”

“Wealth is an external possession that you can’t bring with you at birth or take with you in death.”

“Moreover, this is for your own good. Keeping these spiritual medicines with you would only lead to disputes and needless sacrifice. As the saying goes, ‘If I don’t enter Hell, who will?’ I am willing to bear the roots of this suffering alone!”

Li Xiaobai stood with his hands behind his back, speaking indifferently. Unconsciously, his old habit of showing off had flared up again.

Ouyang Feng saw the truth. It seemed that the senior was only powerful in cultivation and had none of the awareness one would expect from a superior senior, not letting go of any loot worth taking.

It looked like they had no chance of getting a piece of the pie.

“Boss, you’re too strong, I’ll follow you from now on!”

Chu Xiaoxiao had stars in her eyes, seeing Li Xiaobai as a moving treasury.

“Let’s keep going!”

Li Xiaobai laughed heartily, leading the group onward.

They had reaped great rewards this journey, with their defensive power soaring. Even if they encountered a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator, they might still stand a chance in battle.

As they ventured deeper, fewer Demonic Beasts were encountered, but the bodies of Human Cultivators became increasingly common. The farther they went, the more bodies they found—it was clear that a fierce conflict had taken place here.

Amidst the corpses, Li Xiaobai recognized many familiar faces, all Inner Sect Disciples from the Immortal Feather Sect.

Most had been cloven in half at the waist, seemingly torn apart by some kind of beast.

The jungle was eerily quiet and this time, Ouyang Feng seemed to be enjoying a streak of good luck. No matter which path he chose, they miraculously never encountered any Demonic Beasts.

Ouyang Feng was puzzled; he was certain they were traversing the Demon Race Territory. Demonic Beasts were usually fiercely protective of their domains. Logically, they should’ve attacked without hesitation upon human trespass—a silent reception was decidedly abnormal!

“Chu Xiaoxiao!”

A sudden cry of surprise came from the dark beside them, startling Li Xiaobai.

The speaker was a female cultivator in a white battle dress, wielding a longsword, her gallant presence undeniable. A number of people followed her.

A small-eyed crew-cut young man looked particularly vigilant, keeping his eyes fixed on Li Xiaobai and his companions.

“Su Su sister!”

The little loli’s face lit up with joy upon seeing the newcomer, and she immediately rushed over.

“Su Su sister, the outside world is so scary. Xiaoxiao hardly found a Linglong Grass and someone almost stole it. Luckily, we ran into a big shot; otherwise, Sister wouldn’t be seeing Xiaoxiao now!”

Chu Xiaoxiao’s eyes brimmed with tears as she put on a pitiful look.

Hearing this, the brows of the woman named Su Su knitted in an instant.

“Who dared to rob my sister? I’ll help you take him down!”

“It’s alright now, Su Su sister. With the big shot’s protection, nobody dares to steal my Spiritual Medicine,” Chu Xiaoxiao explained.

Yin Susu examined Li Xiaobai, another True Disciple of the Holy Demon Sect. She hadn’t planned to bring Chu Xiaoxiao on this mission, but the young girl insisted on tagging along. After a wave of Demonic Beast assaults, the group had gotten separated.

Now, seeing Chu Xiaoxiao safe and sound, Yin Susu was naturally delighted and her gaze toward Li Xiaobai softened.

“Thank you for your assistance!”

“I am Yin Susu from the Holy Demon Sect. If you ever find yourself in trouble, feel free to seek me out!”

“Su Su sister, the big shot doesn’t need your help—he’s very powerful!”

Chu Xiaoxiao cheekily said, curious to find out who was stronger between her sister, unmatched among her peers, and the formidable stranger.

Yin Susu was polite, but her eyes betrayed confusion; no matter how she looked at him, Li Xiaobai appeared to be an ordinary person without cultivation. Why then did Chu Xiaoxiao call him a big shot?

Could it be that his strength was far superior to her own, rendering her unable to sense it?

Impossible, absolutely impossible. She herself was on the cusp of reaching the Nascent Soul Stage, a step away from entering that realm; among the younger generation, how could someone’s cultivation far surpass her own?

“Uh, my name is Li Xiaobai, a Loose Cultivator. May I ask what happened here, as my journey has been lined with the bodies of cultivators?”

Li Xiaobai inquired, intending to stir up trouble in the mountain range, he obviously needed to conceal his identity.

“That’s a long story; we can talk as we walk,”

Yin Susu responded warmly. She could tell her sister had grown quite attached to Li Xiaobai and invited him to join them in exploring the Divine Beast Mountain Range without hesitation.

“Su Su, isn’t it inappropriate to discuss this matter with outsiders? Just give him some compensation. What if he interferes with our plans if he travels with us?” a discordant voice chimed in.