Chapter 317: Chapter 317: Granting Their Wish
"Senior Sister, I... previously checked your injuries, but I canât heal them," Chen Xiao silently deliberated for quite a while before deciding to be honest with Leng Baiyu.
"I know." Leng Baiyu smiled bitterly, "Damage to the essence is not something that can be restored so easily. But at this point, worrying is futile; perhaps the master has a solution," she mentioned softly.
As she spoke,
she tossed a thumb-sized box over, "This is the item you wanted."
Chen Xiao tightly grasped the box and opened it, revealing a dazzling pearl inside.
The small pearl inside emitted a faint moon-white radiance mixed with azure hues, resembling condensations of a beautyâs tears.
Mermaidâs Tears!!!
The sixth rare treasure he needed!
Chen Xiao was thrilled.
Pausing for a moment, he curiously asked, "Senior Sister, youâve drifted over thousands of miles at sea, where did you keep this? Werenât you unconscious on the sea?"
Thinking of certain images, Leng Baiyuâs cold and proud face rarely showed a blush. Pretending to be calm, she said, "Donât ask, I have my ways."
"If you want it, just take it; if not, toss it into the sea."
"I do want it! How could I refuse a gift fought for with Senior Sisterâs life?"
Chen Xiao chuckled and pocketed the Mermaidâs Tears, bringing them to his nose for a sniff.
Perhaps due to the box being soaked in seawater for too long, it retained a faint salty and fishy scent...
Chen Xiaoâs expression turned odd. Could it be the smell of the ocean?
Leng Baiyu said flatly, "This time, due to personal matters, Iâve been injured and lost my cultivation. And soon, the Hundred Countries Military Battle will be held in the Capital City. As a former participant, I canât compete now."
"Therefore, I want you to take my place, attend the Hundred Countries Military Battle, and bring glory to our nation!"
At her words, Chen Xiao was taken aback, hesitating for a few seconds before nodding.
After all, it was because of him that Leng Baiyu found herself in this situation.
If he didnât help, it would be unjustifiable.
"But I heard the Hundred Countries Military Battle is only open to War Department, Dragon Soul, and special forces members. How can someone like me, without status, compete on your behalf?!"
"Thatâs a minor issue." Leng Baiyu smiled nonchalantly, "As for status, isnât that just a matter of having hands? Iâll arrange an honorary instructor status with Dragon Soul for you someday."
"Itâs not just us; other countries do the same thing."
"Status is arbitrary."
"However, age canât be faked; generally, they test bone age."
"As for strength, Iâm not worried. With your prowess, you can effortlessly crush them."
Chen Xiao nodded, "Sure! Senior Sister, you handle the arrangements, Iâll just focus on fighting."
Leng Baiyuâs face showed a faint smile, then she walked to his side and stayed shoulder to shoulder with him, her deep gaze looking into the distance, "Little Junior Brother, do you remember when you were six?"
"Six?" Chen Xiao hesitated momentarily.
"Yes, I was only eight that year." Leng Baiyuâs eyes held a trace of remembrance, "I accidentally fell off a cliff going up the mountain, and it was you who carried me back up the cliff despite it all."
"Back then, you promised to not only protect Senior Sister now but also in the future."
"In a blink of an eye, itâs been over ten years."
"Youâre no longer that tiny child; your strength has surpassed mine and you can protect me."
Leng Baiyuâs voice was filled with emotion.
Chen Xiao laughed, "Senior Sister, why suddenly so sentimental?"
Leng Baiyu sighed, "Itâs just a lament for how quickly time flies..."
"Now, among the seven main medicines, you have gathered six. Only the last one, Glazed Glass Bodhi Heart, remains. Once you acquire it, youâll be able to fully control your special physique."
"Before that, donât go dying amidst womenâs charms, wasting my efforts."
Having said that, Leng Baiyu stepped inside.
Chen Xiao felt embarrassed being admonished like that by Leng Baiyu, feeling a bit ashamed.
Also, did she have a hint of jealousy?
Was Leng Baiyu jealous?
But this Senior Sister always devoted herself to martial arts, indifferent to romance. Itâs impossible for jealousy to appear in her, especially jealousy towards this little junior brother.
Perhaps heâs overthinking it.
Dying amidst womenâs charms?
That underestimates him.
To test Leng Baiyuâs words, that night, he sought out Lu Rugao.
As it turned out, he should not die amidst womenâs charms.
On the contrary, Lu Rugao was overwhelmed, even using her limbs and gifted tongue to plead for mercy in the end.
Chen Xiao contentedly embraced his beloved falling asleep.
The next night, Chen Xiao and the others had already entered the Shen Zhou Sea Domain.
"This ship will also dock at Fragrant City." Ye Hongyi stated, "Once weâre in Fragrant City, letâs pass through customs into the Shen Zhou Territory."
Fragrant City?
Chen Xiaoâs expression grew peculiar.
Who knows how things are with the Li Family now.
Are they still searching the whole city for him?
If they are... entering Fragrant City without caution might lead to trouble.
He summarized the trouble he caused in Fragrant City to Leng Baiyu.
"No problem." Leng Baiyu chuckled coldly, "I just happen to need to settle scores with the Li Family!"
This time, Li Jiaming took those guysâ money, setting a trap to bring her into the sea, making him an accomplice. With her personality, sheâs unlikely to let it be!
As they approached Divine Land, their phones gradually regained network connectivity.
Chen Xiaoâs phone showed numerous messages.
All from Luo Qingli and the others, expressing concern for his safety.
Chen Xiaoâs heart softened as he replied to them one by one.
Meanwhile, Ye Hongyi, with a grim face, approached Chen Xiao, "Little Junior Brother, I have something to tell you."
"Senior Sister, go ahead."
"You better prepare yourself mentally." Ye Hongyi exhaled deeply.
Chen Xiaoâs heart sank, sensing that something was amiss, "Whatâs happened?"
Ye Hongyi said, "My informant in Fragrant City just sent me a message: the Li Family is still searching the entire city for you, seeking revenge!"
"They captured a family of three from Zhonghai Li Family, torturing them to vent their frustration, and even threatened to kill them all if you donât appear today!"
Li Kani and her family have been implicated and captured by the Fragrant City Li Family?
A terrifying killing intent erupted from Chen Xiao, "They seek death!"
Ye Hongyi was also very angry, "I heard theyâre hanging at the Li Familyâs gate, being tortured and exposed to the sun for two days, now mere shadows of themselves."
"Their goal is to draw you out!"
"Then Iâll fulfill their wish!" Chen Xiaoâs tone was chillingly cold; evidently, sparing the Li Family before was far too merciful. He should have sent them to their graves directly!