I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, So I’ll Max Out My Defense

Chapter 571: Chapter 572 Even if it’s just a Dipper, right?

The next morning.

Inside the Li Mansion, Li Xiaobai and a few others were soaking in the bathhouse, their faces filled with enjoyment.

The senior brothers and sisters had already spread the news of the store to every corner of Aolai Country. For the next two days, he didn’t need to do anything; he just had to wait honestly and quietly for the situation to develop slowly.

“Hehe, little junior brother, you didn’t see it, but the effect of Huazi has really taken those natives by surprise!”

“Now the entire Aolai Country is our potential customer. With such a merit set up by senior brother, shouldn’t the store’s profit share give senior brother a part?”

Liu Jinshui narrowed his eyes and said with a chuckling smile.

“Sixth senior brother, I can’t make decisions on this matter; it’s all arranged by the Third Vice Leader. If senior brother wants to get involved in this power struggle, should I make an introduction for you?”

Li Xiaobai said with a half-smile.

“Haha, those words, we are all family. I’m just joking; could I really take your Spirit Stones for nothing?”

Liu Jinshui laughed somewhat awkwardly and said no more.

“Little junior brother, the stores opened by the three major families have already shaken the interests of those noble families; it seems that conflict will arise soon. If the store is targeted, should we lend a hand?”

Ye Wushuang asked.

“Of course not. This is an internal dispute within Aolai Country, not concerning us. The task passed down by the Third Vice Leader was only to stir the situation up, we’re not responsible for cleaning up.”

“We’ve done our part; whether or not we can seize this opportunity is entirely up to the Third Vice Leader.”

Li Xiaobai waved his hand and said indifferently.

Being a pawn for someone else and still having to clean up afterward—where in the world could one find such a good deal?

After all, this is the Third Vice Leader’s own matter. Let the big shots resolve their own disputes.

“But what about the Sea Clan? ”

“I heard the Old Dragon King is also a Half-step Human Immortal, and his strength and cultivation level are not below that of the Second Vice Leader. If he takes action, will Aolai Country protect junior brother?”

Su Yunbing asked with furrowed brows; she had always been concerned about the Sea Clan.

That Long Xue was about her age and had already reached the pinnacle of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, just slightly weaker than her. Such talent was truly frightening.

“Soldiers will block water, and earth will cover up. I’ve already dealt with the Eastern Sea Mermaid’s Essence. Without evidence, if they dare to arrest people carelessly, we’ll make it known to the public!”

Li Xiaobai said slowly. Although his defensive power may not be able to withstand a Half-step Human Immortal, he wouldn’t be killed in one strike either. As long as the Sea Clan made a move, they’d go public immediately.

When the time comes, I’ll have Old Beggar come over for a rescue. With the Upper Realm cultivation technique and the ability to manipulate Immortal Spirit Qi, it shouldn’t be too difficult for him, and he should also soon return to his peak strength.

“The deployment of Immortal Spirit Qi is imminent; this time, we probably won’t get a chance, and it all depends on little junior brother.”

Lin Yin spoke, still with that gloomy demeanor. Perhaps because Li Xiaobai had surpassed him, he had become even more silent.

“No worries, the Second Vice Leader went to find the altar. If he can really open the channel to the Upper Realm, we don’t need Immortal Spirit Qi to reach it.”

Li Xiaobai consoled, his goals had shifted beyond the Immortal Spirit Continent after witnessing the existence beyond the altar.

Everyone nodded; indeed, if the channel to the Upper Realm is successfully established, Lower Realm cultivators wouldn’t need to break through the void anymore.

It was at this moment, the grand doors of the hall were suddenly kicked open.

A thunderous roar echoed, startling Li Xiaobai, who abruptly sat up from the pool.

“Who is being presumptuous out there?”

“It’s me.”

The cool female voice drifted in, and everyone felt a blur before their eyes as a treasured blue figure appeared before them, her face as cold as frost, and a faint murderous aura shimmering in her eyes.

It was none other than Master Rong, the Vice Leader.

Li Xiaobai’s heart tightened, and a bad premonition suddenly surged.

“Yo, where did this young lady come from? She’s quite pretty. Little junior brother, where did you rack up such romantic debts?”

Liu Jinshui had no filter and his words made Li Xiaobai break out in a cold sweat. He quickly covered Liu’s mouth and asked with a smile plastered on his face:

“So it’s the Vice Leader herself. Everything within Aolai Country is going smoothly, and the situation will be stirred up within the next couple of days. May I ask why the Vice Leader has suddenly graced us with a visit today?”

As soon as these words were spoken, the bathhouse fell eerily silent, as quiet as death.

The Vice Leader of Aolai Country!

This woman before them was the Vice Leader of Aolai Country!

The highest authority in Aolai Country, the ultimate mastermind behind the recent series of events, had personally come knocking?

And judging by the situation, it seemed the visitor bore ill will?

“Heh, Li Xiaobai, we respect you as a once-in-a-century prodigy and thus entrusted you with an important task, but how have you performed?”

“Oppressing the residents of our Aolai Country, is this what you call stirring up conflict?”

“Your methods are a bit too crude, aren’t they? Now the shops opened by the three great families have tarnished reputations. How are you going to take responsibility for this?”

Master Rong did not explain anything nor engage in pleasantries, opting instead to launch into a barrage of questions.

Li Xiaobai was completely baffled, not understanding what was going on at all.

“What do you mean by these words, Vice Leader?”

“When have I ever harmed the residents of Aolai Country? That’s absolutely absurd!”

“Heh, quite the actor, aren’t you?”

Two terrifying cold glints shot from Master Rong’s eyes as she recounted in detail the events that had occurred in Aolai Country the day before, her face twisted in anger, as if she was about to tear Li Xiaobai into pieces.

“The one distributing Huazi while wearing masks has to be you all, right?”

“No, Senior Rong, there must be some misunderstanding. How could we possibly engage in such lowly acts?”

Li Xiaobai’s face suddenly changed, realizing that someone was framing him, playing dirty games behind his back, and it seemed they had succeeded?

“Over fifty villages, the testimonies of all the afflicted villagers are shockingly consistent—it was your doing!”

“Look at this, is this the behavior of humans? Is this acceptable?”

“Shame on you! Shame!”

“Even rabbits know not to eat the grass around their burrows. Six people, seizing a few dilapidated villages—for what, a mere handful of coins?”

“You even committed acts of indecency with wives and daughters in front of their husbands and forced others to watch. Disgusting, even beasts know to turn off the light!”

“For such things, you could have spent some money, even if just a scoopful – it wouldn’t have cost much, even done in secrecy. You’re nothing but bandits, worse than bandits. Yet you hope to promote Huazi and have the cultivators of Aolai Country think fondly of you?”

“Just one word, disgusting!”

“Don’t think I wouldn’t dare to touch you just because the Vice Leader sent you. I’m giving you three days to clean up the mess you’ve made. If you can resolve it perfectly within three days, I’ll let you go. If not, then I’ll have to take care of it myself!”

Master Rong’s expression was icy cold, her eyes full of rage. Without waiting for Li Xiaobai to explain further, she slammed the door and left abruptly.

Leaving everyone in the bathhouse looking at each other, faces filled with confusion.