Book 13: Chapter 149

Open your eyes! He is our enemy! Had it not been for him, our master wouldnt be missing. Have you forgotten why you lost the fruits of your cultivation? Have you forgotten how you went from our second strongest to your current state? Hes not a man of his word. He has no loyalty to speak of. He deserves to die a thousand times over. Are you still fantasising of being together with him?! roared Hai Yecha.

Shut up, Hai Yecha. What hogwash are you spitting?! Bai Zhiqing shouted. I made it very clear to Miss Ye that I didnt have feelings for her. It was love at first sight when I met my wife, and my heart wont change. How dare you accuse me of being disloyal? Youre the one spouting lies. Its true that Miss Ye saved me from your jaws back then, but when did I ever make any agreement with any of you. If I ever bowed my head to you even once, Ill be struck by lightning where I stand. How am I disloyal?

Fine Fine Hehe Fine. Hai Yecha gave Bai Zhiqing a thumbs up. Its amazing how you orthodox folks prove yourselves shameless every time you open your mouths. Youre a brave man, Patriarch Bai. Allow me to ask you: my silly sister is your benefactor since she let you escape, correct? My master didnt kill you, which means he never went back on his word, correct? You, on the other hand, came back with a team to destroy Fiends Genesis. Will you deny youre not the one who led the group back? Did you consider my sister for a single moment when you made the decision? Did you know she was completely defenceless when your cursed brother and that old Lu dirtbag slaughtered their way in? Did her safety ever cross your mind?

Bai Zhiqing shook his head. I wasnt able to stop my first brother in my injured state That is my fault, indeed. With that said, I never led them to Fiends Genesis, or I wouldve asked my brother to spare Miss Ye.

You can claim whatever you want now. Will it change anything? Fiends Genesis is no more. Were but lifeless sacks of flesh now. You, and all of you, must pay.

Bai Zhiqing frowned. It is within reason for us to bring you down when you were committing all forms of heinous deeds. Its true that Miss Ye saved me, but that is between the two of us. I crushed Fiends Genesis to do whats right.

If thats what you think, then youre not an idiot but the stupidest idiot. Who do you think advocated for our destruction among you Seven Champion White Princes? Who stood to benefit from our demise? Youre the only idiot who thinks it was all for justice.

Regardless of the motivations, its an irrefutable fact that you people were responsible for the loss of countless lives, the sorrow of countless parents and the misery of the children you kidnapped. Did you ever think about how those parents felt when they had to helplessly watch you s.n.a.t.c.h their children from them and live with the nightmares of their children suffering? There are things a man ought to do and things that he ought not to do. Were you targeted because you were living proper lives? Did we target your for no rhyme or reason?!

Hai Yecha went mute.

Ye Yexin grabbed Hai Yechas arm and shook her head. Forget it. Let it go I chose to save him He never did wrong by me. Dont avenge me.

How can I let him off?! Hai Yecha strode forward once. If youre a man, come down here and accept your death! Since we cant coexist, one of us has to die today. What are you waiting for?!

Me.

Everyone looked to Hong Jiu in surprise.

Hong Jiu took his hand that resembled smoking-hot iron and pressed it against his shoulder wound. The sizzling was audible. The smoke coming from it and beads of sweat forming on his face were visible. Yet, he chuckled as though he couldnt feel anything.

Master Qi, standing beside Hong Jiu, whined, Why are you so stubborn?! I said I could freeze your wound for you!

Hong Jiu removed his hand from his shoulder that had now stopped bleeding, exhaled and chuckled. Meat smells better grilled. Have a whiff.

Master Qi turned her head away and pinched Hong Jius hip.

Hahaha. Hong Jiu looked to Squall. I apologise for the long wait. You didnt nod off watching their romance drama show, did you?

And what martial arts performance will you be putting on? Squall simpered. Do you honestly think you can beat me? Who do you think you are? The Western Regions Sakra?

Hong Jiu grinned. Well, now that youve gone and mentioned him, I cant afford to lose, or my leader is going to tell me off.

What are you waiting for, then? Come.

Nah, youre going to have to wait. Hong Jiu lazily took three steps forward, dragging Hunt behind him. He grabbed the calabash from his sash, drank a mouthful of alcohol and then sprayed at the heavens. Rather than spreading out according to the winds demand, the alcohol remained stationary in the air.

Squall mightve had a propensity to be careless, but seeing the bizarre phenomena for the first time kept him on his toes, compelling him to a.s.sume a defensive position. No matter how long he spent waiting, though, the only change was the alcoholic mist multiplying and remaining airborne. Though he didnt have the foggiest idea what function it served, if he left it be, the mist would encircle him. So as to not lose the initiative, he succ.u.mbed to his impatience and leapt into the thick mist.

Immediately upon entry, clangs were audible, though they werent often audible. From that, they a.s.sumed Squall was still in charge of offence.

Lady Bai enthused, Dear, thats your Thousands of Autumns Pa.s.sing By.

As happy as he was, Bai Zhiqing was also embarra.s.sed. As he scratched his cheek, he replied, Ah, man, he can learn it if he wants. Im amazed he learnt it so fast. I just wish he wouldnt show off my embarra.s.sing trick.

Lady Bai shook her head. Who says its embarra.s.sing? The kids and I love you.

Bai Zhiqing gave his wife a dorky smile. She took his hand and lean her head on his shoulder.

Ye Yexin couldnt stop the sorrow permeating in her heart as she watched the two of them. Never had Bai Zhiqing looked at her with the same affectionate gaze. She understood she was but a benefactor to him. Even without Lady Bai, he wouldnt have fallen for her. Despite knowing there were innumerable people in the world, she still felt lonely when the realisation dawned on her.

Master is gone. What is the purpose of taking revenge against the Seven Champion White Princes? Even if we get our revenge, will that help us find Master? Do we really have to follow his instructions? Hes also a White Prince, though Is it really worth sacrificing so many lives for this?

n.o.body answered the questions on Ye Yexins mind. Once again, she cast her sad gaze into the arena.