Tumor Sword Immortal

Chapter 296 The Day Before the Decisive Battle
Pei Xia stepped out of the cave and stretched.

I glanced sideways and saw Han Youzhi feeding rabbits near the cottage by the stream.

Old Han has been in a good mood lately, and he's been dressing more casually at home. He wore a plain white long dress with a purple belt, which accentuated his slender waist and made him look even taller and more voluptuous.

Seeing Pei Xia come out, she didn't stop what she was doing and only said, "There are fewer people here today. There are a few inner disciples who look familiar. They seem to be the ones who caused trouble with Chai Yun back then."

After saying that, she gestured towards the wooden hut where miscellaneous items were piled up: "I brought some worthless things, and I've put them all inside the hut."

Pei Xia shook her head and chuckled, "Face-changing."

The four factions' martial arts competition has reached its final round before the decisive battle.

Last time, it was a five-person competition, and Xia Xuan had a bye. In those two matches, Pei Xia, who had almost recovered, showed no mercy.

Wherever the Xunhai Sword pointed, a deep sword mark was slashed open on the Xuanri Peak martial arts arena. Whether it was the main sect of Changjing Sect or the cultivators of the other three sects, they were all somewhat stunned.

You're saying this is a technique from the Profound Realm?

With this strong performance, Pei Xia earned a second bye. Now he only needs to wait for Xia Xuan to settle the score with the remaining Nine-Section Valley cultivator, and then win the last match to secure the spot in Liancheng Illusion.

Although nothing is absolute, it seems that the decisive opponent will still be Xia Xuan, and it may be a tough battle.

However, for the others in the Long Whale Sect, whether they win the finals or not, it doesn't affect Pei Xia's chances of winning.

Pei Xia didn't just win, he won so many times he was numb with excitement.

Recently, everyone in the sect, not only the elders and disciples of the inner sect, but even some guest elders of the outer sect, have gone to great lengths to send greetings and gifts to Pei Xia.

In their view, Pei Xia is young and strong, and his advancement to the Huayuan realm is just around the corner. Not to mention his status in the sect, he might become a big shot in the entire Eastern Continent. Making friends with him before he gains power would be extremely profitable.

Pei Xia's cave dwelling was built in a remote valley beside a stream, and over the past few days, someone has actually made a way to walk through it.

When Li Qi came a few days ago, he said that the sect leader had instructed that once the four factions' martial arts competition was over and the sect had the time, they would specially send people to build several elegant paths for Pei Xia's place, connecting them to the various peaks of the sect.

Pei Xia sighed inwardly, but her face still showed a look of being flattered.

Han, on the other hand, seemed quite composed, displaying a childlike naiveté.

Indeed, when she was chosen to serve as a white-robed official in the Holy Palace, the scale of the event must have been even greater.

“You seem to have adapted quite well,” Pei Xia said, sitting down on the steps next to the house and taking off the black gourd from her waist. “There haven’t been as many people daring to steal glances at you lately, have there?”

That's true. In the past, many disciples of the sect only knew that Han Youzhi was charming and had a graceful figure.

Now that everyone knows she is Elder Pei's subordinate, they have all put away their filthy thoughts and become much more respectful.

Han smiled and said, "Although the Long Whale Sect is small, it is an excellent place for quiet cultivation if one hides their identity here. You have a good eye."

Pei Xia smiled.

Actually, that's not the case. The Changjing Sect originated from the Canal Gang and had a deep cooperation with the imperial court. It was not without factions within it. Before Pei Xia arrived, didn't Huang Bing have a life-or-death battle with his junior brother?

The reason why only trivial matters like Chai Yun happened when it came to Pei Xia was ultimately because he had a "powerful backer".

Everyone regarded him as a junior in the Heavenly Consciousness Realm, whose position was stable. Apart from occasional coincidences, he was not involved in most trivial matters.

After taking a sip of the mellow and sweet wine, Pei Xia smacked her lips in satisfaction.

The gourd that Chen E gave him was indeed mysterious; it could hold three or four vats of wine and still not be filled, leaving the wine connoisseur completely satisfied.

That's why people say that even though someone who has attained enlightenment looks sloppy, they actually eat and live very well.

"There's one last snake breeder left. Let Pear do her best these next few days," Pei Xia said softly. "When we return to the Liancheng Illusionary Realm, do you want to come with me?"

As he spoke, his gaze seemed casual, but it was actually fixed on Han Youzhi. When Old Han heard that he wanted to take him along, his eyes immediately twitched, showing his delight.

But soon, she remembered something, sighed, and shook her head, saying, "I'm afraid that won't work."

Pei Xia knew this wouldn't work: "Why?"

Setting down the bamboo winnowing basket filled with grass leaves, she patted her plain clothes and said, "It's perfectly fine to conceal my cultivation level from Huang Bing, but I've heard that all the prominent sects in Dongzhou will be going to the Liancheng Illusionary Realm. Not only will those at the Transformation Realm appear, but those at the Heavenly Consciousness Realm may also appear. It will be difficult for me to hide it."

Having entered the Heavenly Consciousness realm herself, she naturally knew the power of "divine consciousness." Without a special high-grade magic weapon by her side, it was impossible to hide it.

It's one thing if my cultivation level is exposed, but if my identity is recognized, I'll definitely be in a lot of trouble.

Pei Xia nodded: "Alright, once the restriction is lifted, Pear and I will go to Liancheng Fire Vein, and you can focus on recovering your cultivation at Changjing Sect."

Han Youzhi wondered if she was being a little too sensitive, but she subconsciously asked, "Are you still bringing pears?"

"Uh...yes, she's a sixth-level Su Shi (a type of martial arts master), I need her help."

Lu Li's supernatural abilities and formations are quite limited, and Han Youzhi couldn't think of anything that would require Lu Li's intervention.

However, since Pei Xia has said that, he must have his own reasons.

So Lao Han didn't question it, and simply waved the four jade pendants tied around his waist at him: "Contact me if you need anything."

Pei Xia smiled and said, "Mm."

When he got up and turned to walk into the bedroom, he saw Lu Li with a small stick in her mouth looking at him with disdain.

"Aren't you planning to take Sister Han with you?"

"Have you forgotten that we didn't actually go to Liancheng Fire Vein to seek out illusory opportunities?"

Pei Xia tapped her on the head: "That's Ru Tao."

Although Ru Tao's inner fire did not affect the mind of the Sea Patrol God, it was still something that even a Great Demon of the Void Realm could not eliminate on its own. Therefore, Ru Tao's own level was at least equivalent to that of the Void Realm.

Pei Xia's goal this time is to seize Ru Tao, let it enter her mind, and create a counterforce against the calamity pig in her mind, thus neutralizing each other.

Even Pei Xia, who had been battling the monstrous creature for years, found it difficult to fully understand the dangers involved.

In a contest of this level, if you insist on bringing Han Youzhi along, with her cultivation at the Transformation Realm, wouldn't she just be a complete free win?

It's not like she hasn't tried it before. She was once bewitched by the fire in her heart and lost her mind while inside the belly of the Sea God.

But this argument didn't convince Pear. She still looked at Pei Xia with disdain: "I think, even if that's true, you can just tell her directly that you look down on her?"

Pei Xia was taken aback: "What did I mean by 'speak plainly'?"

"To be frank, we're leaving without you. You'd better stay in Changjingmen and make your own way!"

"Who said I was leaving?"

"..." Pear blinked. "Huh?"

Pei Xia shrugged: "If I succeed, I'll definitely go back to Changjing Sect first. How come this cave dwelling isn't considered property?"

Pear stammered, "If you... if you succeed, then... then the Liancheng Fire Vein will be turned upside down! With such a huge commotion, can you... can you come back?"

Pei Xia looked at her: "How loud is it? Have you tried it?"

Pear had never tried it before, so she could only purse her lips and say, "You should beat Xia Xuan first."

(End of this chapter)