I Don't Want to Get Hurt, So I'll Max Out My Defense - Chapter 133:
Chapter 133: Chapter 134: Advanced Laborer
Translator: 549690339
The next morning.
A day had gone by, and life within the sect gradually regained some vitality.
Apart from the discomfort the disciples felt due to the increase of evil cultivators forced into labor, everything had returned to normal.
Li Xiaobai strolled within the sect, checking on the work attitudes of the numerous evil cultivators.
Yesterday, he had used a special item from the store to seal off all their cultivation levels completely, rendering them unable to use even a trace of their powers, and they were now fully undergoing physical labor reform.
“Young Master Li, I’m already seventy-three this year, and I really can’t handle this brick-moving work. Could you assign me something lighter?”
A few experts at the Divinity Transformation Stage said with a bitter expression.
“Yes, yes, the combined ages of a few of us have broken a thousand already, and we really are not up to this kind of physical work.”
Some old slickers at the Nascent Soul Stage also came to join the commotion. Setting up the Teleportation Formation was a job with absolutely no technical complexity, and it was very tiring, requiring bricks to be placed neatly one by one.
Initially thinking that they would have the opportunity to observe the structural principles of the Teleportation Formation, everyone worked particularly hard, but it turned out, they had thought too much.
After a night had passed, their eyes were sore from stacking the dense bricks, and they couldn’t decipher anything remotely resembling a method or technique.
No matter how much they investigated, the Teleportation Formation was just an ordinary altar, without any trace of the rhythm or patterns that a formation should have.
They were completely clueless, and the repetitive brick-moving was indeed too monotonous and boring. After doing it for a while, they all became depressed.
“You want to do lighter work?” Li Xiaobai asked with a chuckle.
“Indeed, we should leave these physical tasks to the younger folks.”
The old men said without a blush, while the younger evil cultivators’ faces darkened. Was it really okay for the helmsman to scam them like this?
You are evil cultivators with a status, aren’t you supposed to grit your teeth and persist?
What kind of move is it to give up and pass the buck directly? Where is your sense of shame?
“Sure, come with me. There is indeed some easier work for you to do, and you won’t have to be in the sun.”
Li Xiaobai said with a smile.
“Thank you, Young Master Li!”
The people’s faces lit up with joy, and they hurriedly threw the bricks in their hands aside, happily following Li Xiaobai away.
Before leaving, they shot a look at the young evil cultivators, leaving them to figure it out on their own.
People with status should do work that suits their status.
“Young Master Li, might I ask what kind of work you need us to do?”
The old men asked cheerfully, thinking that even if they were imprisoned, their high cultivation levels still earned them special treatment.
“Well, you’ll know right away.”
Li Xiaobai said with a faint smile, leading the old men around the corner of a certain building.
He spoke to several busy disciples of the Immortal Feather Sect, “You can rest now. These folks will take over the work in this area from now on. Use the time to focus on your cultivation.”
Now Li Xiaobai was a celebrity within the sect, almost a godlike figure to the disciples, and they were ecstatic: “Yes, thank you Brother Li!”
“Here we are at the workplace, please enter.”
Li Xiaobai gestured for them to go inside.
Seeing the scene in front of them, the old men’s faces turned ashen. Before them was a huge bucket, several big brushes, and a few tattered rags.
The object they were supposed to clean was none other than the privy used by the disciples of the Immortal Feather Sect. All the daily excrement was gathered there, and as soon as they entered, the pungent, fishy smell hit them hard.
It was so overwhelming that everyone’s vision went dark, and they almost passed out.
Looking at the few who were starting to feel weak, Li Xiaobai asked with a smile, “How is it? The environment is quiet and secluded, like a private apartment with personal space, shielded from the wind and the sun. Are you satisfied?”
“This… Young Master Li, I suddenly feel that tasks like carrying bricks, are actually quite good.”
“Yes, the elderly haven’t had much exercise for a long time, and moving about is good. Let the young people handle these easy tasks.”
“Exactly, exactly. Young people need to work hard and be encouraged. We should provide them with better conditions and reduce their suffering…”
In the blink of an eye, the elders who had reached the Divinity Transformation Stage immediately changed their tune, each scrambling to return to their previous duties.
Unfortunately, since they were already there, Li Xiaobai had no intention of letting them go.
His face darkened, “Are you trying to make a fool of me?”
“Not at all!”
The old men were suddenly fearful, recalling the terror of being at the mercy of that sword.
“Then get to work properly. I found you a place that shields you from wind and rain and you’re still not content. Clean every nook and cranny here. If I find anyone slacking off, you’ll all be sleeping here tonight.”
“Understood, Young Master Li can rest assured, we guarantee to complete the task!”
The dozen or so elders didn’t say another word. They grabbed their rags and brushes and started working in the privy, diligently making sure Li Xiaobai would be satisfied.
Watching everyone’s busy figures, Li Xiaobai nodded, quite impressed by their dedication.
With this group of hard-working people, the Immortal Feather Sect was sure to get better and better.
Enough said, this place really stinks. The longer you stay, the more you feel polluted; it’s best to leave quickly.
“You two are in charge of watching them, don’t let them be lazy.”
Ergouzi and Ji Wuqing were very excited, seemingly having a special fondness for the secrecy of the privy. They scolded the old men left and right, and for a while, the privy was chaotic with commotion.
After wandering around the sect for a while, the evil cultivators took their work very seriously, daring not to slack off. The formations would probably be ready after today.
Feng Wuxie was also busy managing the big and small matters within the sect. The order within the sect had been restored to normal. It was only some damaged buildings that needed time to repair.
The Immortal Feather Sect was located in a remote area with no hostile powers nearby, and it was generally very safe.
But this could only be a temporary measure. You need to be strong to forge iron. The sect disciples could not always rely on the protection of the elders; their cultivation levels had to be rapidly improved.
Li Xiaobai selected a few disciples from the Holy Demon Sect, all of whom he knew from before.
He found a few nice spots and started renovations, breaking through several connected caves to create one large hot spring bathhouse, which he named Tangneng First-class Springs.
This bathhouse was considered mid-grade; it was almost as effective as the first one he opened in Ancient Moon City. Although not very high-end, it was sufficient for those disciples with lower cultivation levels.
Later, when the sect’s strength improved, they’d upgrade the bathhouse.
Naturally, there had to be places selling Huazi around the bathhouse. The nearby caves were all converted into shops for Huazi.
Feng Lingzi and Liu Jinshui came over at some point.
“Xiaobai, let me take care of the Huazi business.”
“Master, you should focus on cultivating and understanding the Heavenly Dao. Such worldly matters can be handled by the disciples,” Liu Jinshui said.
“Not at all, not at all. The essence of commerce is equivalent exchange, hiding the mysteries of the Heavenly Dao. Master wants to comprehend life through the trading of Huazi. Your path is still long, and you will gradually understand,” Feng Lingzi said.
“Master, forgive my frankness, but my cultivation has already surpassed yours…”
