Chapter 856 281: Sister Baiyu! Deep Into the Stone Cave!
"As for gold and silver treasures, those are just mundane things. I don't like gold and silver treasures. The time I cherish the most in my life is when I was a school teacher."
After hearing this, Qi Baiyu also said to Ximen Baojian: "Look at others' attitudes, and then look at your own. Don't say you're my guard, or I will be ashamed."
Ximen Baojian: "..."
Lord Qi, he's just showing off. Can't you tell? Ximen Baojian was also helpless, but his cultivation level was still very strong. With a cultivation at the Ninth Layer of the Core Formation Stage, this was already the level of some sect leaders. In a place like this, protecting oneself wasn't a very simple task?
As for why Ximen Baojian appeared next to Qi Baiyu, it was because this little ancestor wanted to go out for an adventure. Then, while in Tiesi City, she heard that this place would have treasures. Those young ladies cooped up within red walls all loved adventure, thinking it was a very glorious thing, and believed that after venturing to the wilderness, their lives could achieve some so-called sublimation.
If you're really talking about sublimation, then, Miss, just stay here and don't leave. Why not settle down here? But no, then she clamored to go back home.
No choice, so Ximen Baojian came along for the amusement. What else could he do?
"Alright then!"
Shen Sanfeng liked people like this the most, people from the city who were completely unaware of how dangerous the outside world was. They brought their city habits with them and were completely unaware of their blessings. Such people were the easiest to kill.
He paused for a moment.
With a smile on his face, he said:
"Ultimately, this place is somewhat dangerous. Many people went down and never came up, but those who returned made fortunes. My cultivation is at the First Layer of the Core Formation Stage, and I've been down once before. Although I couldn't find my sister, I did come back up. I wonder about your cultivation levels?"
Shen Sanfeng, of course, intentionally understated his cultivation, claiming to be at the First Layer of the Core Formation Stage, when he was actually at the Thirteenth Layer. His cultivation was stuck, and he came out to earn some money. Otherwise, he really wouldn't want to come out running around.
"First Layer of the Core Formation Stage?" Qi Baiyu smiled calmly. While Ximen Baojian behind her was still contemplating whether to reveal his cultivation, the wealthy lady had already spoken, "My guard is at the Ninth Layer of the Core Formation Stage. He should be able to help you find your sister."
At this moment, Qi Baiyu felt quite proud of herself, completely oblivious to Ximen Baojian's darkening face. Knowledge about one's cultivation was a secret to cultivators; other than their master and sect leader, no one else in the sect would know, let alone in the wilderness. Revealing one's cultivation gave others the chance to prepare. It was an utterly dangerous move!
But there was no choice. Ancestors were ancestors, escorts were escorts, guards were guards. Ximen Baojian had no other options and could only say calmly:
"Is that so? Well, it's just the Ninth Layer of the Core Formation Stage. It's not exactly invincible, but I can still basically protect you, Lord Qi."
Meanwhile, Shen Sanfeng was smiling broadly and respectfully said, "Thank you for your help, my lords. If it weren't for your help, I really wouldn't know what to do. I've asked many for help before, but none would assist me."
"I was driven to despair, never expecting to meet such righteous individuals in this place. It's truly my great fortune."
One had to admit that Shen Sanfeng's flattery was precisely aimed, and while Qi Baiyu claimed not to mind, she felt rather pleased internally, and said:
"No problem at all."
"Helping each other is what cultivators ought to do, and this also concerns our family's honor, so rest assured, we will accompany you to look. It's just an ordinary cave. No matter how dangerous it may be, what of it?"
Because you're not the one protecting anyone, your nice words sound very graceful, don't they? With your current cultivation at just the Foundation Establishment Stage First Layer, you're already trying to play the good person? … Ximen Baojian cried internally, but outwardly maintained the family's so-called honor, and said: "Just as Lord Qi said, rest assured."
"When do we go down?"
he asked.
Just then, a reckless young man came rushing over in a hurry, wearing black clothes, with a dusty face, hugging a spirit sword. He was in quite a rush.
It was Yuchi Honest.
Yuchi had decisively used his identity as Yuchi.
Song Bei's identity was set aside for the time being. As to why he would break his own rules, it was because the situation had suddenly changed. Since the opponent wanted to lure him into the cave, the opponent must have some knowledge about it. Hence, making use of this individual wouldn't hurt.
At the same time, it can now be determined that Shen Sanfeng was indeed someone who killed and robbed. But this guy was really well-hidden, and if it weren't for me being quite cautious by refusing based on logic, I wouldn't have been able to tell that this person was a villain.