I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, So I’ll Max Out My Defense - chapter 30

Chapter 30

The speaker was a crew-cut young man with eyes like a serpent, and just his appearance made one feel uncomfortable.

“Exactly, Senior Sister, let’s not forget our mission. Not just any petty thief can join us.”

The other young cultivators also spoke, clearly showing disdain for Li Xiaobai.

“What are you talking about? The boss is my lifesaver!”

“The boss has boundless mana; all of you combined couldn’t beat even his pinky!”

The little girl, Chu Xiaoxiao, was immediately displeased upon hearing this.

“For Brother Li to escort Xiaoxiao is already a favor. Our journey’s plan is arduous; having a master join us would be all to our benefit and no harm.”

Yin Susu frowned, feeling that her junior fellow disciples were somewhat lacking in manners.

“But…”

The crew-cut young man wanted to say something more, but Yin Susu gestured with her hand, stopping him.

“I have made my decision on this matter; there is no need for further discussion.”

Li Xiaobai felt the atmosphere was a bit strange; the crew-cut young man seemed to have an inexplicable hostility towards him.

Could it be that he had unintentionally offended him somewhere?

“So we…”

Ouyang Feng and the others, knowing how to read the room, were thinking of leaving.

“Let’s go together.”

Li Xiaobai said casually, after all, having met them, it seemed inappropriate to part ways so abruptly.

Upon these words, everyone present was taken aback, as they hadn’t expected Li Xiaobai to be so oblivious to the mood.

Yin Susu was also astonished; she felt that Li Xiaobai was very unique, and his way of doing things was not at all like that of a cultivator.

It wasn’t that she feared more participants would compete with them for the treasures; rather, the inner reaches of the mountain range were incredibly perilous, and it would be unfortunate if these fellow cultivators were to meet with unforeseen dangers.

These people were only at the Foundation Establishment Stage; how could they be allowed to join in?

However, Chu Xiaoxiao didn’t care about these considerations. To her, whatever the boss said was right. She immediately nodded vigorously, taking charge and gesturing for Ouyang Feng and the others to follow.

Yin Susu and the others, having no other choice, reluctantly agreed.

“Young Master Li, the demonic beasts here have already been slain almost to extinction by the people from Tianwu Sect.”

“As for the corpses, well, that’s the work of Tianwu Sect too. They used forces from smaller sects to scout ahead, forcibly clearing a path into the core area of the Divine Beast Mountain Range.”

“We are here to look for any Heaven and Earth Treasures remaining in the inner areas.”

Yin Susu recounted the deeds of Tianwu Sect, and Li Xiaobai was shocked.

Tianwu Sect was so ruthlessly heartless, pushing the factions that wanted to ally with them into a pit of fire; the cruelty of their methods was enough to make one’s hair stand on end.

“What’s inside the mountain range?”

“A mature Dragon Serpent Fruit Tree. The Dragon Serpent Fruit is one of the Heaven and Earth Treasures, eating one not only allows one to rebuild their foundation, but the power and toughness of one’s physical body can greatly increase,” Yin Susu explained.

“What does the Dragon Serpent Fruit look like?”

“It is entirely red, like flames, and easy to recognize; usually, there are nine fruits on a tree.”

“So now we are heading deep into the mountain range in search of the Dragon Serpent Fruit?”

Li Xiaobai’s eyes were whirring around in excitement, his heart ablaze. If he could obtain the Dragon Serpent Fruit, his defensive power might increase by a great margin.

A fruit that could enhance the physical body was perfect for him.

“Heh, what are you thinking? The Dragon Serpent Fruit is a treasure that the big shots fight over. We’re not qualified to get involved.”

“However, this time, with the Great Elder of our Holy Demon Sect making a move, the Dragon Snake Fruit will definitely fall into the hands of our Holy Demon Sect!”

The crew-cut youth scoffed, not believing at all that Li Xiaobai was some big shot; at most, he had sweet-talked Chu Xiaoxiao with honeyed words.

“Hey, Xiao Lizi, how can you talk to a big shot like that? A big shot could crush you with a flick of his finger. What makes you think you can’t compete for it!”

“Big shot, let’s go find the Dragon Snake Fruit. I support you!”

The little lolita wanted to curry favor with the big shot and get on his good side. She didn’t mince her words, which angered the crew-cut man to the point of turning an iron blue.

The crew-cut youth’s face grew even darker.

“Xiaoxiao, stop messing around. The inner area is full of dangers, and many Demonic Beasts at the Golden Core Stage might even be a match for me. We must be extra careful in our every move,” said Yin Susu.

She also didn’t think that Li Xiaobai was a master. Chu Xiaoxiao was always mischievous, and it was normal for her words to contain some exaggeration.

Plus, she tended to lose interest quickly. Perhaps she was clingy now, but once she got tired of it, she would stop bothering Li Xiaobai.

“Right, right, the Divine Beast Mountain Range is quite perilous. We must proceed with caution.”

Li Xiaobai strongly agreed. He was all about finding suitable Demonic Beasts step by step, gradually improving his defensive power. Everything had to be done with utmost safety in mind.

Ouyang Feng and the others had strange expressions on their faces.

Are you sure this Divine Beast Mountain Range is dangerous?

When you were gobbling up Demonic Beast inner cores, you didn’t even blink. How come it feels like you’re even scarier than the Demonic Beasts?

When the big shot spoke up, Chu Xiaoxiao also quieted down.

Surprise flashed across Yin Susu’s face. The little girl had actually become docile just because of what someone else said. Something didn’t seem right.

“Brother Li, we have discovered a treasure site on the outer periphery. The Spiritual Energy in that area is densely gathered, clearly indicating that Heaven and Earth Treasures will soon emerge. Our goal is to secure the site. As for the core area of the mountain range, that is beyond our reach,” said Yin Susu.

“I see. Do you know the whereabouts of that treasure site?” Li Xiaobai asked.

“It’s in the northeast direction. We’ll have to cross several Demonic Beast territories, so we need to be on high alert,” replied Yin Susu.

“Of course…”

…

What everyone failed to notice was that from the jungle behind them, someone was hanging back, watching silently.

Feng Wuxie’s eyes sparkled with a sharp glint. He had heard a few incredible secrets.

“So it’s the Dragon Snake Fruit. The treasure hidden within this mountain range is actually one of the extraordinary fruits of the world, the Dragon Snake Fruit. Fortune favors me! If I can obtain one fruit, my foundation could be a hundred times more solid than it is now. When that time comes, why should I worry about not becoming a master at the Nascent Soul Stage?”

“But this Li Xiaobai is indeed lucky, getting entangled with the little demoness of the Demon Sect and winning the favor of Yin Susu. Now it would be difficult to make a move against him,” he thought.

“However, I have already received the news and can go ahead to the mountain range to look for the whereabouts of other treasures.”

“Although masters from all the major Sects are gathered here, I might still have a chance.”

With a twist of his body, Feng Wuxie disappeared from his spot.

…

The journey was silent, with the team quiet as a whole.

Li Xiaobai felt that the disciples of the Holy Demon Sect were not friendly, apart from Yin Susu and the little lolita. Why did the other disciples seem so hostile towards him?

I haven’t really done anything, have I?

Ouyang Feng and the others were even more uncomfortable. They had only come to watch the show, but out of nowhere, they were whisked away by the big shot, their hearts pounding with anxiety.

“Everyone, ahead is the activity area of the Demonic Beasts. Although Tianwu Sect has cleared out the beasts in this region, there’s no guarantee that some didn’t slip through the net. We must proceed with the utmost caution,” warned Yin Susu.