I Don't Want to Get Hurt, So I'll Max Out My Defense - Chapter 185:

Chapter 185: Chapter 186: Evil Sect Cultivators

Translator: 549690339
The servant led Li Xiaobai to a private room and then left.

Li Xiaobai checked his attribute panel; today was not peaceful, it looked like the Eldest Princess intended to make a move against him.

[Host: Li Xiaobai.]

[…]

[Defensive Power: Fleshly Body Saint (175000/1000000) can advance.]

[Attribute Points: 0.]

[Skills: Hatred Hundred Percent, Muscle Flaccidity, Hundred Percent Barehanded Blade Catch, Drunken Immortal, Reflect…]

[Mall: Opened.]

[Achievements: Trouble Maker (4/108).]

[Pet: Pudong Rooster (Death Count: 1).]

Recently, the growth of his defensive power had been too slow, mainly because the troublemakers these last few days were all powerful experts he could not afford to offend. If he were to take a solid hit from them, he’d probably kick the bucket immediately, so there weren’t many opportunities for him to gain any benefits.

However, his wealth in Spirit Stones had increased substantially, and he could now unlock almost all the items in the mall, only the expenses were frighteningly high.

A Godzilla required tens of millions of top-grade Spirit Stones, and if he were to purchase one, he’d nearly become a pauper.

As for the row of Divine Artifacts at the very top, they were temporarily unpurchasable, requiring supreme-grade Spirit Stones, and the price was terrifying.

“Whoosh whoosh whoosh!”

A fine rustling sound came through, Li Xiaobai’s spirit lifted; the sound was familiar, the noise of hidden weapons piercing through the air.

Several poisoned needles burst forth, slicing through the sky, aiming for Li Xiaobai’s heart.

[Attribute Points +200…]

Reflect activated, the poisoned needles shattered, falling to the ground.

Looking at the added numbers on his attribute panel, Li Xiaobai shook his head and sighed, “How dear these Attribute Points are.” He remembered that two hundred points should be within the attack range of a Golden Core Stage cultivator.

The assassins arranged by the Eldest Princess really weren’t anything special.

Along his journey, Li Xiaobai had encountered all kinds of geniuses and big shots, often those with Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivation, and had met several experts of the Mahayana Realm; he had almost forgotten about the existence of the low-level realms like the Golden Core Stage.

Now reminded by these poisoned needles, Li Xiaobai recalled that in terms of overt strength, Zhenyuan Country was comparable to the Tianwu Sect and Holy Demon Sect, only because they were descendants of the Great Immortal Zhenyuan, the Sect had some heritage.

That was why there were more cultivators of the same level; of course, it didn’t rule out the possibility of old monsters indulging in pleasures, but clearly, such old monsters wouldn’t crawl out of their coffins to intervene in the squabbles of the younger generation.

Looking at it openly, Zhenyuan Country at best had a few masters in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage; they were incapable of harming him.

Several shadows flickered outside the door, and another batch of poisoned needles was shot in, mixed with crossbow bolts, with bursts of whooshing through the air.

But the power was not at all impressive.

[Attribute Points +300…]

He reached out one hand, directly crushing the incoming crossbow bolts.

Li Xiaobai said calmly, “The Eldest Princess seems to have underestimated me too much, sending only a handful of small fry. I won’t kill you, now scram!”

Several shadowy figures outside the door clasped their fists and bowed, slowly fading away, disappearing outside the door.

At the same time, within the grand hall of the City Lord’s Mansion.

Ouyang Shuanger was brought into the Eldest Princess’s room by the Imperial Guards, ostensibly to rest, but in reality, she was under house arrest.

The City Lord asked, “Eldest Princess, how should these two be dealt with?”

Ouyang Yue’er flicked her hair and said indifferently, “Lock up Shuanger, do not release her for the time being. As for Li Xiaobai, he should be dead by now.”

“The Eldest Princess is wise. A mere mortal daring to negotiate terms with Zhenyuan Country is simply seeking death,” the City Lord sneered.

“Enough, everything should focus on that matter. We must now find the one named Ye Liangchen and uncover the secrets of Tangneng First-class. That’s the top priority. Eliminate all unstable factors to avoid any complications.”

“That Li Xiaobai has some good things on him. Make him disappear without anyone noticing, the treasures of heaven and earth would be put to good use by me alone.”

Ouyang Yue’er’s expression remained calm, snuffing out a mortal like squashing an ant, leaving her heart undisturbed.

The City Lord nodded in agreement; this was a resource delivered to their doorstep. Within Zhenyuan Country’s territory, they could manipulate the opponent at will.

“Report, experts from the Evil Sect request an audience outside the hall!” a servant came to report.

“Let them in!”

Ouyang Yue’er was in a good mood, knowing that what she desired was within reach.

“Announce them!”

Several figures in black robes entered the hall, their expressions downcast.

“Have you acquired the item?” Ouyang Yue’er smiled slightly, the allure of the Fire Lotus was still very strong to her.

“Eldest Princess, we failed. That person’s cultivation level is far above ours. We were defeated before even making a move,” said the leading figure in a black robe.

“How could a mortal have any cultivation level?”

The City Lord looked suspiciously at the figures in black robes, and Ouyang Yue’er wore the same expression. Were these people deceiving her, trying to hoard Li Xiaobai’s Space Ring for themselves?

“The information provided by the Eldest Princess is incorrect. That man’s cultivation is immeasurably deep, not someone we can afford to offend. Our mission in Zhenyuan Country is now complete, and we will take our leave to return to our sect. I’d like to remind both of you that although Zhenyuan Country once had Immortals, it has ultimately fallen into decline,” said the leading figure.

“What do you mean by that?” Ouyang Yue’er’s eyebrows shot up, the air inside the hall suddenly tensing with a dangerous aura.

“Some people should not be provoked!”

The figure in the black robe bowed with clasped hands, then their figure turned and disappeared within the hall.

Ouyang Yue’er and the City Lord were left looking at each other in consternation.

Seeing that these Evil Sect Cultivators were not faking, could it be that they had misjudged? Was Li Xiaobai not just an ordinary person, but a genuine expert?

“What does the Eldest Princess think? These Evil Cultivators are almost at the Nascent Soul Stage realm, yet they’ve directly fled in terror. Could Li Xiaobai truly be a big shot?” the City Lord asked, puzzled.

These Evil Cultivators came from the Evil Sect of Central Province, with formidable strength. His own Golden Core Stage cultivation was far from a match. Now they were telling him that the cultivator he had dismissed earlier was actually a super expert, something he found hard to believe.

“It seems I will have to meet him personally tonight. Although these Evil Cultivators claim to come from Central Province, in the end, their cultivation is merely at the Half-step Nascent Soul Stage. We can’t entirely trust what they say. Also, have someone investigate what these Evil Cultivators have been up to in Zhenyuan Country. Even the Emperor is unwilling to reveal it, too mysterious,” she mused.

Uncertainty flickered in Ouyang Yue’er’s eyes. She couldn’t understand either Li Xiaobai or the recent influx of Evil Cultivators into the country.

Even the secrets of the small Ancient Moon City were beyond her grasp. For the moment, too many mysteries in Zhenyuan Country were laid out before her.

“Understood. I will arrange for someone to follow up with an investigation,” the City Lord nodded in acknowledgement.

Ouyang Yue’er nodded slightly, “Summon someone to invite Master Fang here. Tonight, he will accompany me to the banquet!”

“Moreover, spread the word about what happened today to those young masters so they too come over.”