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

Chapter 334: Chapter 335 Many big shots
Translator: 549690339

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“Demon Sword Li Xiaobai?”

“The wanted criminal from Central Province?”

“Why would he appear here!”

The bosses were also somewhat flabbergasted, but soon they felt a surge of ecstasy within.

Demon Sword Li Xiaobai had caused quite a stir in Central Province, and they had long since heard of him.

To them, the astronomical bounty from Central Province was nothing, but the fact that all the ancestors from various clans in Central Province were awakened and a warrant was issued meant that Li Xiaobai must hold some unspeakable secret.

If they could master this secret, perhaps they could climb even higher.

Even if they didn’t get the secret, bringing Li Xiaobai back to Central Province and facing their own ancestors, a reward was inevitable.

Even they were somewhat tempted by the rewards of the family ancestors.

“Heh heh, Demon Sword Li Xiaobai, who would have thought you’d appear in the Holy City? Fortune truly does not come singly, nor does a calamity come alone, today for the safety of millions of lives in Central Province, I must capture you. Gentlemen, none of you should stop me!”

Elder Gongsun’s face suddenly changed, and an air of tragic resolve spread out.

“Elder Gongsun, I understand your feelings, but you do not know, my direct lineage offspring was killed by this person, this vengeance I must seek!”

A middle-aged man’s eyes sparkled with teardrops, and his palm unobtrusively reached to the elder’s shoulder, pressing it down firmly.

“Lord Wang, such minor matters should not trouble your noble self, let this old man handle it!”

A flicker of unusual expression passed through Elder Gongsun’s eyes, and he spoke with even more sorrow and anger.

“The two of you need not be so, your disciples have been killed by him, but I am in the pain of having lost my son. My own son went to participate in the Three Sects competition, and after that, he never returned. This vengeance, do you really have the heart to fight me for it?”

Another cultivator cried out in a low growl with bloodshot eyes, his demeanor that of deep-seated enmity.

“Pah, you pretentious hypocrite, where did you get a son from, haven’t you been a bachelor all your life?”

Elder Gongsun suddenly said, brushing the man aside.

“Heh heh, isn’t Elder Gongsun the same? Thinking of the safety of millions of lives in Central Province, how did you come up with that phrase? Not embarrassed at all, I am afraid the real intention is to monopolize the secret of this individual, isn’t it?”

The cultivator immediately retorted with sarcasm, a look of scorn on his face.

“You…”

Elder Gongsun’s face turned beet red.

He was somewhat at a loss for words, speechless for a moment.

Looking at the group of bosses who changed faces in an instant, Li Xiaobai was flabbergasted; he was still too young after all. These people were truly crafty, able to change their stances in the blink of an eye.

A moment ago, it was about deep hatred and the pain of losing a son, but in a flash, it turned into a struggle for interest. The switch was quite drastic.

“Everyone, shut up!”

“Have you all forgotten that this is within the Holy City, where all forms of martial force are forbidden? No one may break this rule!”

Yang Guang’s face darkened as he banged the table and spoke.

His expression was ugly. Putting on such a farce in front of outsiders, completely disregarding any semblance of dignity, the greed was simply too ugly.

“Of course, of course, this matter should be decided by the city lords.”

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Elder Gongsun’s expression changed as he spoke with a chuckle, and the others also quieted down.

“Enough, when has Central Province started to issue orders for our borderlands? This Li Xiaobai is an assistant found by my daughter, Yang Huan. I know nothing of Central Province’s wanted order, nor do I wish to know. Stop spouting nonsense!”

Yang Guang spoke calmly, cutting off the others’ aspirations with a single sentence.

“City Lord Yang, what can a mere Li Xiaobai possibly do? In my opinion, we should bind him and exchange him with the ancestors of Central Province for resources—that’s the real deal. Don’t forget, with Flesh Mountain’s unrest, our defenses are increasingly strained, and our resources are ever more scarce.”

The effeminate man sitting beside Yang Guang spoke lightly, his gaze towards Li Xiaobai filled with covetousness.

He was the City Lord of the Fourth Battlefield, Cai Kunxu.

“Indeed, this youngster caused great uproar in Central Province. Now that he has fallen into the net, it’s only right that he face punishment. I believe he should be handled by my Third Battlefield. I have good relations with the various tribes of Central Province. It couldn’t be more appropriate for the Third Battlefield to take charge of sending him back.”

The City Lord of the Third Battlefield was displeased and knocked on the table as he slowly spoke.

“What utter nonsense!”

Li Xiaobai looked at the big shots who were having a conversation among themselves, somewhat speechless. How could these people be so sure he was a fish on the chopping block?

“Elders, you seem a bit too confident?”

“Are you about to ascend to the Upper Realm, or have you reached Half-step Human Immortal, to dare speak such wild words?”

Li Xiaobai stood with his hands behind his back as he spoke nonchalantly.

“Arrogant junior, full of self-importance. Do you know who we are?”

“Nothing but disciples from small places like the Northern Region. How much insight could you possibly have? You should know, if I were to go to the Northern Region, everyone would have to bow and call me ancestor!”

“Heh, do you really think that because private fighting is forbidden in the Holy City, you are absolutely safe?”

The cluster of big shots looked at Li Xiaobai as if he were a fool. In their view, the guy was crazy—any cultivator who dared to challenge them face-to-face in the past now had grass growing three feet high on their grave.

“Elders, flaunting your backgrounds is a sign of insecurity. If you have real skills, come over and try to kill me.”

Li Xiaobai surveyed the crowd and flashed a grin, “Right now, I feel like getting beaten up!”

Yang Huan watched with trepidation, her worst fears coming true. The big shot had just arrived, and was already in conflict with the seated City Lords. Surely they wouldn’t start fighting?

“Heh, the Holy City has its rules, which the Elders won’t break. But that doesn’t mean there’s no way to deal with you. City Lord Yang, your disciple requests to initiate a duel; I wish to settle scores with Li Xiaobai on the dueling platform!”

“Do you dare accept?”

Wu De saw an opportunity and spoke with a provocative look in his eye.

In the Holy City, disputes can only be resolved through martial combat on the dueling platform. These high-status individuals wouldn’t lower themselves to engage directly with Li Xiaobai, but Wu De had no such qualms and could thoroughly defeat Li Xiaobai on the platform with honor.

In doing so, he would not only avenge the big shots but also gain their favor. Perhaps he could even receive guidance!

“We’re not on the same level. Isn’t this blatantly asking me to bully you? I can’t do such big-bully-little things. Let your elders take the stage instead.”

Li Xiaobai shook his head, speaking the truth for once.

Wu De was merely a cultivator at the peak of the Divinity Transformation Stage; defeating him would not grant many Attribute Points. Competing with him would be a waste of time.

With that time, he might as well get hammered by the big shots!

“Arrogance, pure nonsense. You’re clearly scared. What cultivation level, what status do the Elders possess, that they should stoop to your level?”

Wu De’s face flushed with rage, feeling humiliated.