Chapter 516 - 226: After I Get Out, I’ll Go Find Great-Grandpa
Chapter 516: Chapter 226: After I Get Out, I’ll Go Find Great-Grandpa
The Cultivators from the other three directions couldn’t hold back and immediately drew closer.
Wen Suruo, who was standing nearby, was especially surprised.
’Don’t tell me Dai Tianrui actually found a way to activate the altar?’
’But if that’s the case, wouldn’t I have to make a deal with him?’
At the thought, she couldn’t help but furrow her delicate brows.
"Who the hell are you? How dare you touch my altar!"
Dai Tianrui was seething with rage. He turned to see that the altar he had claimed had already been activated by an unfamiliar Cultivator.
Worse still, the man had obtained a Spiritual Object that looked anything but ordinary.
His shout startled all the surrounding Cultivators.
’What? He’s not with the Yin Corpse Sect?’
Wen Suruo’s expression brightened upon hearing this; it was great news for her.
She sized up Xiao Chen carefully. Based on his clothes, she couldn’t identify his faction. He seemed to be a simple Loose Cultivator.
’Now this is interesting.’
’Anyone who could pass the earlier trials and arrive here safely was no simple character.’
’Especially one with no companions, a Lone Ranger who had somehow produced a Token to activate the altar.’
’That meant he was either exceptionally powerful or blessed with incredible luck.’
Wen Suruo watched Xiao Chen with great interest. ’Are you the former, or the latter?’
Zhang Gongxian, who was standing off to the side, also immediately sized up Xiao Chen from head to toe.
’Just a moment ago, I thought he was an expert hired by the Dai Family, but he looks like a Loose Cultivator?’
A glint appeared in his eyes. He looked at the furious Dai Tianrui but didn’t speak up right away.
Knowing Young Master Dai, a conflict with this strange Cultivator was inevitable.
’In that case, I might as well stand back and enjoy the show.’
However, to his surprise, Dai Tianrui’s expression turned serious in the next moment as he reined in his anger.
Then, he said unhurriedly, "Forget it. This young master is in a good mood today, so I’ll be merciful and give you a chance to live."
"Hand over the method to activate the altar, and I will forgive your transgression."
The reason for his sudden change in attitude was that he was preoccupied with obtaining the method so he could trade with Wen Suruo.
Thus, Dai Tianrui decided to be a little more magnanimous than usual and let this ignorant fool live.
For him, not ordering the man killed was already an act of great mercy.
"Heh, how strange."
Xiao Chen sneered, "I never thought the Yin Corpse Sect would bring a rabid dog along to bark its head off while exploring a Relic."
As soon as he spoke, a deathly silence fell over the entire area.
Wen Suruo had been just about to speak, hoping to propose a deal and seize the initiative.
But she was a beat too slow and heard Xiao Chen’s taunt instead.
Her eyes widened, and her lips parted slightly, leaving her speechless.
’What did I just hear?’
’To be honest, I’ve wanted to strike back like that for a long time, but I’ve always held my tongue, considering this is the Yin Corpse Sect’s domain.’
’I can’t believe someone is this bold. I wonder which faction he’s from?’
Zhang Gongxian had been a little disappointed that Dai Tianrui had a sudden change of heart at the critical moment.
Now, hearing this, he was secretly delighted. ’I can’t believe there’s such a reckless hothead out there.’
"Sigh. So impulsive."
Hearing this, the Fu Bing Sect’s Left Protector, who stood nearby, secretly shook his head.
No matter what background this white-robed young man had, he was being far too provocative. Angering this little tyrant meant he was in for a world of hurt today.
As a local, he was very familiar with the Yin Corpse Sect.
If it were anyone else, even Zhang Gongxian, he might have stepped in to mediate, hoping to form a favorable connection.
But when it came to Dai Tianrui, even he was unwilling to incur his wrath and could only stand by and watch.
’Could he be another Hidden Sect Inheritor?’
The Walking Elder of the Five Thunders Temple also wondered to himself, ’but I didn’t hear any rumors about one before coming here.’
His thoughts were similar to the Left Protector’s, however, and a trace of pity appeared in his eyes as he looked at Xiao Chen.
’He might be able to stay safe inside the Relic with some life-saving technique, but what happens when he gets out?’
’Young people are just too hot-headed.’
’And his elders... they never should have let him come here for training.’
He wanted to step in and mediate but hesitated, mainly because he wasn’t sure if Xiao Chen was truly a Hidden Sect Inheritor and whether he was worth the cost of saving.
At the same time, the Loose Cultivators in the distance all backed away, lest they get caught in the crossfire.
The Cultivators from outside the region watched with a mix of curiosity and tension.
The local Cultivators, on the other hand, mostly looked at Xiao Chen with pity.
’To dare provoke the Dai Family... he’ll be dead on the spot in less than a Quarter Hour.’
"Fine, fine, fine! You insist on being fucking shameless!"
Dai Tianrui’s face darkened as he boomed, "You’re dead today! I’ve decreed it, and no one can stop me!"
His words were a clear warning to everyone present: no one was to interfere.
He then glanced around, noticing that Skinny Dog and his men still hadn’t returned.
So, he drew a Flying Sword but didn’t attack immediately.
Instead, he spoke each word with deliberate weight, "You should feel honored to be worthy of this young master’s personal attention."
"When you reach the netherworld, remember this: the one who killed you was Dai Tianrui."
Before the words had even faded, he waved his hand.
A grayish-white Sword Qi shot forth, manifesting as three wailing figures in mid-air, each one covering its face.
"Triple Ghost Wail... He’s actually mastered it to this degree?"