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Chapter 826: 827: Treat Them Well, Wait for My Return
Chapter 826: 827: Treat Them Well, Wait for My Return
Chapter 826: Chapter 827: Treat Them Well, Wait for My Return
In the latrine, Wu Mengyao, leading a group of people, pinched their noses as they stepped inside, following the example of other cultivators and picked up shovels to start scooping the filth onto the Formation, but just couldn’t bring themselves to actually use the shovels.
The heaps of excrement made them furrow their brows in disgust; they had never encountered such revolting items in their lives, and even with shovels, they were reluctant to touch it.
It was hard to imagine why the surrounding disciples were so enthusiastic about this task.
The sight of disciples facing the waste and drenched in sweat sent chills down their spines; these sect disciples were all handsome and delicate, so why didn’t they act with the self-awareness befitting immortals?
What was the point in scooping this waste? It should have been left to the mortals to clean. Why were the sect disciples doing it themselves?
“Mengyao, why do I feel that the cultivators here are not quite normal?”
Xi Yue asked with a troubled expression; the behavior of these disciples seemed like that of fanatical devotees, quite repelling.
“Bandits and raiders are different from us; maybe they simply grew up in feces. We’ll just hold our shovels and pretend to work.”
A male disciple nearby said; he did not want to sully himself and become a laughingstock for the rest of his life.
The group stood aside, not expecting to attract the strange gazes of numerous sect disciples—the look one gives to fools.
“Can’t be, can it? Surely nobody would actually not scoop the poop?”
“This is truly no lack of resources…”
“Oh, stop talking; the fewer who scoop, the higher our chances of becoming the King of Scoopers.”
“Stop talking, let’s draw Huazi…”
Seeing this scene, the sect disciples worked even harder. They had thought opportunities were few, but to think these talents were so foolish as to not even scoop poop — what was the point of living then?
As the Huazi sticks were lit, the latrine quickly became cloaked in smoke.
The scent of the Huazi mixed with bursts of stench assaulted the talents’ noses, quite pungent.
At first, they were reluctant and even tried to hold their breaths with their cultivation, but soon they realized something was amiss — just one inhale of the pungent smell cleared their spiritual platforms and induced a sense of enlightenment.
Unable to help themselves, they inhaled deeply a few more times, and the feeling grew stronger, filling their eyes with a shocked expression.
“What is this? Just one breath has inspired me; if I inhale more, I might gain a new understanding of my cultivation technique!”
“Yes, when did such treasures appear in the Eastern Continent? They seem to be readily available, anyone can inhale it!”
“The foundations of the Villian’s Guild are too strong. Our previous speculation wasn’t wrong; there must be an incredible master supporting this youth-led force. Otherwise, they could not afford to squander such treasures!”
The crowd exclaimed in shock while greedily breathing in the unusual air.
The stench mixed with the fragrance of Huazi gave them a taste of both heaven and hell, agonizing yet exhilarating.
“May I ask what this is that you are all inhaling?”
Wu Mengyao asked a young sect disciple in front of her, wearing a faint smile that made the cultivator blush.
“It is… a treasure sold in Brother Li’s store, known as Huazi, purchasable by scooping poop,”
said the disciple.
“I see.”
“Thank you!”
Light flashed in Wu Mengyao’s eyes, sweeping away her previous disgusted demeanor. She snatched the shovel from the disciple’s hand and hurled herself into the pit, fighting side by side with the rest.
The talents were dumbfounded by the drastic change in her attitude.
“I didn’t expect scooping poop to be linked to Huazi; hurry, pick up a shovel before they’re all gone!”
The other talents also realized this and rushed forward to join the strenuous labor, considering Huazi to be a treasure. What was a bit of stench in comparison? A moment of discomfort might lead to a lifetime of benefits.
“Looking at it now, this latrine doesn’t seem so unbearable anymore!”
“More than that, it’s becoming more and more agreeable to the eye. Might just be my imagination, but I think the latrine actually smells quite nice now!”
…
Outside the latrine, Li Xiaobai nodded his head.
The situation inside the latrine had stabilized; as long as these talents went through this hard labor combined with Huazi’s bathhouse full-service, they would be completely ensnared in the future.
He motioned for Chen Yuan to come over.
“Brother, I need to make a trip to Sword Peak. Please watch over the Second Peak for me and make sure no one slacks off. If anything comes up, consult with our senior, Tianwu.”
Li Xiaobai said.
“Understood, brother. Rest assured, I will take care of everything.”
Chen Yuan said, his eyes full of reverence. In the Central Origin Realm, perhaps only Li Xiaobai could dare to kidnap more than a dozen disciples from a Super Sect?
The thought of being an assistant and caretaker to such a character filled him with pride.
Following Brother Li, not only did Huazi share his smoke, but he could also soak in the bathhouse, and manage disciples. In the Second Peak, his stature was second only to the top four villains.
Wasn’t this more comfortable than any other place?
Why even fawn over the Sect’s elite disciples?
“Hmm, very good. Go ahead.”
Li Xiaobai was very pleased with his attitude.
Just as he was about to leave, a group of disciples suddenly approached him. Some of them looked somewhat familiar, having seen them the day before inside the Sect Master Hall—they must be the True Disciples of certain Elders.
But many others were cultivators with extremely potent auras, likely Earth Immortal cultivators.
“Are you Li Xiaobai?”
“The recent prominent disciple?”
A young man in white clothes, gently fanning himself, spoke indifferently.
“Indeed, what instruction do you have for me?”
Li Xiaobai nodded and said.
“I’ve heard about you, you’re quite good, reaching the top of the Human Immortal Ranking List. The future looks promising. I heard this shop of yours has two treasures that can greatly aid cultivation. Today, we specifically came to experience it. Ask the bystanders to leave; we brothers do not like to mingle with outsiders.”
“Oh, and I heard you’ve captured a few disciples from the Super Sect. Release them. You don’t understand the intricacies involved here, but we will apologize on your behalf.”
The young man in white stated dismissively, his tone commanding from a position of superiority.
“This is the Second Peak, which is my territory. Have you considered the consequences of your actions here, brothers?”
Li Xiaobai also spoke indifferently.
“Heh, the Second Peak is the eldest brother’s territory, and you’re at best a jumping monkey. Being a mere Human Immortal and catching the sect’s attention, so what? These fellow brothers here are the backbone of the Sword Sect; in this world, the bigger fist makes the rules.”
“While the brother is still willing to speak nicely with you, scram before you make me angry!”
The fellow Human Immortal cultivators chided him pompously, entirely forgetting their timid demeanor from the previous day’s assembly in the hall.
“You rascals, how dare you speak to Brother Li that way? The Sect Master has already decreed that the Second Peak now belongs to Brother Li. Are you still trying to cause trouble here?”
Chen Yuan, steeled his heart and rebuked the True Disciples. Previously this was unthinkable for him, but to cling firmly to Li Xiaobai’s influential coattails, he went all out.
“Nonsense!”
The young man in white glanced at him, and Chen Yuan immediately spat blood, his complexion as pale as paper—it was a crushing blow due to the disparity in their cultivation levels.
“Do the brothers really intend to force their way into the Second Peak?”
Li Xiaobai quickly stuffed some Elixirs into Chen Yuan’s mouth, squinting as he spoke.
“What if we do? Do you have the guts to stop us?”
“Young brother, sometimes talent doesn’t define everything. A nipped bud does not count as a genius. You should know when to keep a low profile, lest you err.”
The young man said coldly, his patience nearly worn thin.
“If that’s the case, then please, brothers, go ahead. The shop is just over there. The captured disciples have already been released. You can go ahead.”
“Chen Yuan, make sure to accommodate the brothers well. Do not neglect them.”
“When I return, I will properly catch up with the brothers.”
Li Xiaobai suddenly gave a radiant smile, speaking to a somewhat puzzled Chen Yuan.
“Understood, brother. I’ll make sure the brothers are well cared for and comfortable!”
Chen Yuan immediately got the hint and eagerly welcomed the young men inside, as if afraid they might escape.