The Prodigies War

Chapter 1687: Old Acquaintance

Chapter 1687: Old Acquaintance

The strong looking down on the weak was a common occurrence in the world everywhere and in any era.

It was especially true in the case of people in high positions or with extraordinary family backgrounds. They naturally developed a sense of superiority that they felt when facing those who were less than them in status.

That was what was going on with Xue Yong before the straw-shod youth. His behavior was unscrupulous, and while his words weren’t that vicious, they were permeated with disdain.

The straw-shod youth was angry but didn’t dare to let it show. One could imagine how stifled he was feeling.

It was just like a common saying circulating around the cultivation world: When the weak wanted to survive on the path of the Great Dao, they must endure, and there was no alternative!

The plain-dressed girl, on the other hand, finally couldn’t stand it anymore and scoffed, “Seeing how complacent you are, you probably think that you can successfully become his disciple?”

The question stunned Xue Yong. However, he was not angry and even laughed, “No matter how weak I am, I’m still a thousand times better than this idiot. If Senior Lin Xun intends to take in students, then my chances are still a thousand times greater than him.”

Hearing this, the plain-dressed girl snorted coldly.

Although she had great accomplishments in cultivation, she was no good at verbal exchanges. As much as she wanted to retort and mock him back, her capability of doing so was inadequate, making her feel frustrated.

Meanwhile, Xue Yong’s eyes were glowing. The purple-haired girl in front of him was undoubtedly very pure and beautiful. Even when she looked angry and upset, she still exuded a different kind of charm.

His heart thumped as it birthed an unstoppable desire. He had secretly decided to find an opportunity to make this naturally charming beauty his!

“Su Bai, don’t pay attention to this fellow. No matter how high his talent is, that kind of personality won’t allow him to amount to anything in the future,” transmitted the plain-dressed girl as she comforted the straw-shod youth.

“I understand, Big Sis Chong.” The straw-shod youth revealed a smile.

When his smile hit her eyes, the plain-dressed girl’s nose tingled with the urge to cry.

Speaking of which, the first time she had met him was when she had passed by a village tragically attacked by beasts. At that time, he had been fighting bravely against the ferocious beasts.

He had been so weak but so brave.

So, she saved the boy who was wearing straw shoes.

After a brief conversation, she had learned that the reason why he had fought for his life was because his parents had been killed and torn apart in the mouth of the beasts. As their son, he naturally had to avenge them, so how could he have cared about life and death at that point?

The plain-dressed girl had then decided to help Su Bai out of sympathy and appreciation.

Since she wanted to pay Lin Xun a visit, she conveniently brought the straw-shod youth with her. Secretly, she hoped that he would catch Lin Xun’s attention, which would naturally be the best possible outcome.

Even if he couldn’t, it still wouldn’t matter, for she would definitely find other ways to help Su Bai settle down on the path of cultivation step by step.

When she reflected back on this decision of hers, she realized that while this might be driven by compassion, the more important reason was because the straw-shoe youth had a unique character that she appreciated.

It was his tenacity, genuineness, and simplicity.

The majority of cultivators in this world swarmed as flies did for goods and dogs for food. Those who had a clear heart like the straw-shod youth were too few and far between.

Rarity begot value, and it was also the case with people.

The plain-dressed girl had a feeling that she had picked up a treasure, so she naturally gave it the utmost care and protection.

As for how other people saw the straw-shod youth, she couldn’t care less.

As time passed, Xue Yong lost interest in ridiculing the straw-shod youth. His eyes, however, still stole glances at the girl from time to time.

The other cultivators around were the same.

If they had encountered someone like the straw-shod boy in any other place, they wouldn’t have even felt interested in interacting with him and would have simply ignored him.

The only reason why they had spared him a glance was because of his plain-dressed companion.

“Big Sis Chong, are we just going to keep waiting here?” asked the straw-shod youth.

Every time he looked at the misty Star Chess Sea, he felt that once he took a step into it, he would be lost in an instant.

“No rush, let me think of something,” mused the plain-dressed girl, who was also a little anxious inside.

After her last farewell with Lin Xun, she hadn’t seen him in many years. She didn’t know if he, who was now famous all over the world, still remembered the silly young girl that was her.

Thinking about it, she had been so senseless and ignorant back then. If Lin Xun hadn’t escorted and taken care of her all the way, she probably would have been dead.

Upon leaving her lair this time and hearing that Lin Xun had entered secluded cultivation at Star Chess Sea, she had suddenly had an urge to go see him.

But now that she had actually arrived here, she hesitated instead.

Back then, Lin Xun had only been a small cultivator at the Spirit Sea Stage, while she had only been an uninitiated young girl.

But nowadays, Lin Xun was already a renowned legend that could compare to the great sun in the sky, a supreme Big Saint admired by countless cultivators.

Did he still remember her?

If he saw her here without an invitation, would he still smile and rub her head like he had back then?

Suddenly, a holy aura suddenly arrived from the distance, and the air was filled with a refreshing fragrance.

Astounded, everyone in the area looked over.

There they saw, in the sky, a brilliant ray of light drifted and swiftly transformed into a graceful woman in a yellow dress.

Her eyebrows were beautifully curved, her chin slightly pointed, her eyes crystal-clear and expressive, and her bearing was as ethereal as a goddess. As her dress fluttered, it outlined her graceful and slender figure to the fullest.

The crowd stopped breathing for a moment in a trance and infatuation.

So beautiful!

This woman had a unique beauty, and her temperament was absolutely otherworldly like a fairy that had nothing to do with this mortal world.

Her figure, however, was delicate with a small waist that could be wrapped around with one arm. Even the curve of her brows emitted an indescribably seductive charm.

She was like the combination of a succubus and a fairy, giving people a mind-blowing impact.

Along with her arrival, heaven and earth took on a holy, quiet atmosphere. Wisps of refreshing fragrance permeated the air, causing the hearts of the experts present to flutter.

“Big Sis Chong, is she a goddess from the sky?” The straw-shod youth’s eyes widened. He had never seen such a beautiful person before, so beautiful that it made people feel ashamed of themselves and not dare to even have any blasphemous thoughts.

“What a sweet mouth you have, Little Brother,” said the woman in yellow with a hint of laughter before the plain-dressed girl could open her mouth. The woman’s eyes were soulful, and her red lips glistened. She was breathtakingly beautiful.

“Miss Fairy…” Xue Yong couldn’t help but open his mouth to speak, his eyes surging with adoration and fervor.

Just halfway through his words, his senior beside him quickly covered his mouth and reprimanded through voice transmission, “Do not act impetuously!”

Xue Yong wanted to object, but when he saw his grandfather, an old Saint monster of the Xue Clan who had brought him here, being all tense and serious, his heart thumped and his face changed immediately as he realized the situation.

This beautiful goddess was probably an unfathomable expert!

The yellow-clad woman only threw Xue Yong a fleeting glance and proceeded to ignore him completely.

It was just like how the crowd had ignored the straw-shod youth, nonchalant with a sense of superiority.

“Brother Lin, this humble one has come to visit you.”

The yellow-clad woman stood in the void as she gazed into the misty Star Chess Sea. Her voice was soft and pleasantly crisp like the morning twitter of an oriole. It was music to the ears.

Many cultivators looked like they had entered a trance as the woman’s look, demeanor, and voice had taken their breath away.

However, many strong experts still remained sober enough to be shaken by the content of her words. This yellow-clad woman was bound to be a good friend of Lin Xun.

And as long as Lin Xun appeared, it would be the opportunity that they had been waiting for all these days!

Rustle~

The mist on Star Chess Sea abruptly spread out.

The next moment, a tall figure appeared out of thin air. His face was handsome, his eyes like deep abysses, and he gave off an aura of calmness and simplicity.

It was none other than Lin Xun.

“You’ve finally come, Miss A’hu,” Lin Xun greeted her with a bright smile.

The yellow-clad woman also smiled as she said, “My journey to the Ancient Wasteland Domain was delayed by some small matters. I hope Brother Lin won’t blame me for this.”

Suddenly, an old voice rang out, “Senior Lin Xun, this humble one is a member of the Nie Clan in the South Wonder World. Please pardon me for taking the liberty of bringing my incompetent son here.”

Along with this introduction, a gray-haired old man in a brocade outfit bowed respectfully.

Hearing this, everyone else quickly reacted. One after another, they anxiously opened their mouths for fear that the others would beat them to it.

“Senior Lin Xun, I’m from the Zhou Clan in the East Victory World…”

“Senior Lin Xun…”

For a while, all kinds of respectful and emotional voices resounded nonstop in the area.

These big shots, who were considered to be overlords in various parts of the Ancient Wasteland Domain, couldn’t be more humble and obsequious in this moment.

The straw-shod youth was in a daze as he watched it play out, shaken to his core!

What did it mean to be powerful?

What did it mean to be prestigious?

This was!

Lin Xun was like a divine dragon. As soon as he emerged from the sky, all beasts would kneel and worship him, and no one had the guts to be an exception!

The events that had occurred around Star Chess Sea recently hadn’t escaped Lin Xun, so he knew full well why these people were here.

But since he currently had no plans to accept disciples, he had been ignoring them.

A’hu teased him with a smile, “Brother Lin, aren’t you marvelously famous in the Ancient Wasteland Domain now?”

Lin Xun laughed in amusement, and just as he was about to return the favor, he caught a familiar figure out of the corner of his eyes.

It was a plainly dressed girl whose hair was coiled into double buns. She was pure, bright, and charming like a blooming orchid.

Even when standing in a remote corner of the crowd, she was still quite conspicuous.

Lin Xun’s lips curled up into a heartfelt smile, and he laughed out loud, “Hahaha, you’re here as well, clueless little bug[1]! Why are you just standing around there, don’t tell me you can’t recognize me?”

He was indeed very delighted.

Back then, when he had first entered the West Infinity World, the first person he had come across was this uninitiated and naïve Xia Xiaochong whose cluelessness he had constantly used to tease her.

After so many years had gone by without seeing her again, Lin Xun hadn’t expected she would appear here on the shore of Star Chess Sea!

Seeing Lin Xun’s gaze and warm, happy, and joyful smile, the nervous Xia Xiaochong relaxed. With a yelp of surprise, her face flushed red, and she replied, “Big Brother Lin Xun, how can I…not recognize you? Also, I’m no longer as ditzy as I used to be.”

Lin Xun couldn’t help but burst out laughing again.

The straw-shod youth was dumbfounded. His mind rumbled like a thunderstorm when the realization hit him that the ‘Big Brother Lin Xun’ in Big Sis Chong’s mouth was actually Senior Lin Xun!

Meanwhile, all the other people present were baffled and had frozen on the spot.

The brocade-clothed teenager Xue Yong looked like he had been struck by lightning, his face stiff and his eyes blank.

That young girl who has brought along the idiot…is actually an old acquaintance of the number one Big Saint in the Ancient Wasteland Domain?

1. Chong means bug ?