Master, This Poor Disciple Died Again Today

Chapter 529: Children in the Wilderness

Hui stared after Bai Xue for a few moments, then shook his head and tore his eyes down. Bai Xingxue and Li Weiqi I should make sure everything is going according to plan. Such as I have a plan!

Now that Li Weiqi considers Zhubi his rival, he should be motivated to learn how to become stronger, but that still leaves Bai Xingxue. I need to figure out how to motivate them before I can consider my plan a success!

A moment before he leaped away, someone coughed behind him. Startled, Hui jumped and nearly toppled out of the tree entirely. Spinning his arms, he barely caught ahold of the branch ahead of him before he slammed into it, then turned, frowning at the person behind him. I almost died!

Dressed in the Bai Clans robes, a female attendant regarded him with dead eyes. You can fly.

Yes, but But Im already dead alright, Ive lost this argument. Hui stood upright and adjusted his robes. Can I help Elder Sister?

The attendant bowed and held out a small jade, full of formality. Please take this. Its everything you need to know in case you intend to continue courting Bai Xue. For your awareness, there are ten maidens ahead of you in line to enter the harem.

Eh eh? Hui said, startled. On reflex, he took the jade. Bai Xues been busy!

Looking him up and down, the attendant raised a brow. You must have truly caught Young Masters eye. Bai Xue hasnt courted any men in a long time.

Not since me? Wow. I didnt think I had that big of an impression on Bai Xue, but

Its been at least six months, the female attendant said, nodding to herself.

Hui almost fell off the branch again. Elder Sister! How often does Bai Xue court people that six months is considered a long time?

With another bow, the female attendant flew off. Hui watched her go, slowly shaking his head. I dont envy her. It must be difficult keeping up with Bai Xue and their licentiousness!

He leaped off the branch, bouncing from tree to tree. Its time to be a ninja while I check in on my children! Ninja-hopping from branch to branch, the sneakiest method of travel!

Oak leaves slapped him in the face. Hui reeled back, waving his arms. Tiny feet crawled down his face as a big fat caterpillar wobbled along his nose, as confused as Hui was.

Peeling the caterpillar off his face, Hui gently set it on the trunk of the tree beside him. Alright, and I think Ive just discovered why no one does that

Zhubi wriggled up to his neck and peered at him, curious.

You dont want to eat that, Hui whispered, patting Zhubis head. He leaped on, darting from branch to branch with more caution this time.

In a few moments, he came upon the two children, crouching in the woods. Bai Xingxue carefully unfolded a cloth, revealing a small pile of spirit stone fragments. The pile had grown slightly since the last time Hui had seen it.

I went back and got them. I couldnt leave spirit stones behind, Bai Xingxue said, patting the fragments reverentially.

I met that boy again, Li Weiqi stated, staring into the middle distance.

Did you get his spirit stones? Bai Xingxue asked distractedly.

Li Weiqi shook his head. The one that lives on Fathers peak. I fought him, but he was much more powerful than me. I need to get stronger!

Tilting her head, Bai Xingxue squinted at him. Why? Does he have lots of spirit stones?

Why? I need Fathers inheritance. Its our due! Li Weiqi said.

Bai Xingxue frowned. But Fathers inheritance wont get us candied haws.

Li Weiqi looked at her. Thats true He turned back to the spirit stones.

Ah! That boy in white? Bai Xingxue said suddenly, slapping her fist into her palm.

Yes, that one, Li Weiqi agreed.

Bai Xingxue nodded. She gave him an encouraging thumbs-up. He looks rich. Those robes, have you noticed how the silk shimmers? And the snakeskin pattern its done by an exquisite hand, as if the scales are naturally part of the fabric. Keep fighting him! I bet he has a ton of spirit stones.

Er, or hes a snake spirit beast Hui glanced at Zhubi.

A moment later, he smiled. And it seems Ive discovered what motivates Bai Xingxue. Now how do I dangle spirit stones in front of them to get them to focus on cultivation?

Li Weiqi offered his hand to Bai Xingxue. Two hands are better than one.

Up in the tree, Hui barely resisted the urge to applaud. Good job, my son! Motivate your sibling without my intervention!

If Zhubi really was their peer, itd be unfair to gang up on him but hes far stronger than them, so its fine! Besides, they need to learn that theres nothing that can make up a power gap like this but cultivation. The most important thing is that they start taking cultivation seriously and learn when to run for their lives, rather than attempt a meaningless fight.

Hui looked at Zhubi. Quietly, he whispered, Im counting on you!

Zhubi nodded, upturned snout bobbing in the sunlight.

Still, I shouldnt count on Zhubi to teach them to run away. Hes too kind, and besides, if they start running from the snake Ive set up as their rival, they might give up on cultivation. So instead Ill take on that job.

Hui ran a hand down his face, activating his demonic cultivator disguise. Zhubi, could you fetch my ghoulskin? For the next time I come up here. Itll be easier than disguising myself the same way every time.

Zhubi hissed, nodding.

Stay hidden in my sleeve, he commanded, and jumped down.

Hissing one last time, Zhubi obediently hid himself away.

Hui landed with a smash, sending the spirit stones and young cultivators into the air. The two of them shrieked. Bai Xingxue leaped, catching a spirit stone fragment out of the air, while Li Weiqi instantly called a Go stone to his hand.

Its you! Li Weiqi shouted. He fired off a Go stone. Die, weakling!

Weakling? Hui chuckled darkly, calling to mind all the times hed faced off against villains in the past. You are sorely mistaken. Small children like you are powerless against me!

Go stones flicked off his chest. Hui exerted a little qi and created a bubble around himself, not allowing the Go stones to get close.

Li Weiqi backed away. Why arent you dying?

Ha! That was merely a scouting clone. You have no chance against a much more powerful clone such as myself! Hui declared. I cant be sure Elder Sister wont call me back. I dont want them to think I actually died so easily if I have to abandon this body!

Bai Xingxue waved her hand. An icicle materialized with a hiss. Ill call Mother!

By the time you call your mother, it will be far too late! Fighting cant save you! Even running is useless! Hui declared. If you both run in the exact same direction, Ill be able to catch you with ease!

Well, even if they run in opposite directions, it wont make much difference. But thats exactly why they need to practice their running-away skills! If I cant inspire them to at least out-run a higher-level cultivator or if not out-run, at least put up enough of a fuss and flee for long enough to attract attention, then Im not a coward!

Bai Xingxue backed away warily. Li Weiqi glanced behind him, then slowly backed away as well.

Good, good. Hui raised his hand, calling death qi out. It swirled around his hand, dark and smoky, full of the icy aura of death. Once I infect you with my vicious death qi, theres nothing youll be able to do! As long as you dont run away, your death is sure!

Bai Xingxue glanced at Li Weiqi. Li Weiqi!

I know, I know! he said, backing away as well.

From out of the swirling darkness, a familiar plump, feathered form appeared. Raising its head, the duck let out a magnificent Quack!

The children stopped. Both of them stared at the duck, brows furrowed in confusion.

Hui coughed. Come on, Hui, bullshit, bullshit! Haha, the manifestation of the death ducks shows how magnificent my death qi is! Only high-realm demonic cultivators like me can manifest death ducks. Once our death qi cultivation hits a high enough level, we can call forth the terrifying death ducks. The strongest demonic cultivators can call forth many death ducks!

A few more ducks emerged from the roiling black qi. One flapped up to the top of the spinning qi and landed on it. It settled its wings, giving its tail a satisfied shake as it began to swim atop the qi.

Yes, only the strongest can allow their death ducks to swim, Hui said, sweating a little. Elder Sibling Ducks, could you please cooperate a little? Why is everyone coming out to play now?

Bai Xingxue and Li Weiqi exchanged a glance, though Hui sensed less terror and more confusion in the look than he would have liked. Abruptly, the two turned on their heels and ran.

Throwing back his head, Hui laughed. Thats right! Run! Theres no saving you any other way!

The air shook. Thunder burst through the land. The trees swayed with the force of the wind, and a dark-cloaked figure slammed down behind Hui. A hand wrapped around his neck, dangerously tight. A familiar voice growled, Who dares threaten my child?

Hui coughed. EElder Brother

Bai Xue pulled Hui slightly away from himself and regarded him with confusion. What are you doing?

Posing as a threat! We just talked about this Hui grabbed weakly at his neck. Elder Brother, I dont need to breathe, but it hurts, okay?

Ah, I understand now. Xiao Hui, we need to coordinate so I dont accidentally come running every time you pose as a villain, or else the children will never learn their lesson, Bai Xue mused, finally loosening his grip on Huis neck and lowering him back to the ground.

Yes Hui agreed weakly. He staggered, finding his feet again.

Bai Xue caught him, swapping to their female form as they held him close. But I wouldnt mind meeting you a little more often

Something soft pressed against Huis upper back. He hesitated, all thoughts of struggle leaving his mind. Er Elder Sister I

Bai Xue chuckled. She pushed away and reached into her robes, pulling out a small belt charm in the shape of a yin-yang. Here. Its the same charm I gave Bai Xingxue. If its near Bai Xingxues charm, itll resonate with their charm. Ill know youre the reason theyve used the charm, and I wont come running.

Hui nodded. Thank you, Elder Sister.

Of course, if you need help, activate the charm. Ill come in an instant, Bai Xue promised.

Nodding again, Hui took the charm and tied it to his belt. Im not sure if I can take this to the Underworld or not, but if nothing else, I can let Zhubi hold onto it until I return to the surface.

Casually reaching out, Bai Xue adjusted a lock of his hair behind his ear. Her expression turned pained, and she sighed. I see.

Eh?

Youre using clones again, arent you? Bai Xue guessed.

Hui scratched the back of his head. I am dead, Elder Sister.

You arent splitting your soul? she asked warily, looking him up and down.

Hui shook his head vigorously. No, no. Small cultivator learned his lesson! One clone at a time, one clone at a time.

Bai Xue nodded. Good.