Panda Novel
Chapter 832: 833: Is It Really Xiao Lao Di?
Chapter 832: Chapter 833: Is It Really Xiao Lao Di?
“I damn…”
“Hmm, quite good, bearing a semblance to my old self.”
The old beggar felt so frustrated he wanted to spit blood, but still gritted his teeth and picked up the conversation. He had initially thought that by impersonating the powerful senior known as Xiao Lao Di, he could rest easy. Now, however, it seemed this identity was one everyone wanted to attack.
With Wu Chengjue bearing the name of Xiao Lao Di and causing troubles, if the enemies knew Xiao Lao Di was in the Sword Sect, they would probably come to kill him immediately.
Indeed, this world of cultivation was far too dangerous.
“Now, I hide my name and disguise myself as one of the four great villains, wandering the world without wanting to be discovered or disturbed. I keep a low profile in all things; do you understand my meaning?”
The old beggar continued to speak.
“I understand, senior has important matters to attend to, thus sealing your cultivation level, lying low temporarily is for a greater plan in the future!”
Wu Chengjue nodded and said, his expression very solemn.
“Hmm, your comprehension has always been adequate, understanding this much means I don’t need to explain further.”
“I just want to say that those who understand, understand; those who don’t, I won’t bother explaining. After all, it’s enough that I know. Think it over carefully. Don’t come asking me what’s going on. The interests involved are too great; speaking of them would benefit neither you nor me. It’s better not to know, as the matters are deeply interconnected and involve many things. You’d find it hard to get a clear picture on your own, so I can only say those who understand, understand.”
The old beggar nodded, speaking in a deliberately mystical manner, resembling a true fortune teller.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om
But Wu Chengjue took it very seriously, nodding and even flashing a hint of vigilance in his eyes as he said solemnly, “Don’t worry, senior, I won’t hinder your significant undertakings. Since this Li Xiaobai is acquainted with senior, I won’t trouble him anymore and will take him to the Enforcement Team to register his name later.”
Now, she could confirm beyond a doubt that this elderly man disguised as an old beggar was indeed Xiao Lao Di, for no other reason than that these words were precisely what the senior had said to her when he left her guidance in the past, not a single word different!
She believed this was a secret signal given to her by the senior, an information known only to the two of them. Thus, without any tangible evidence, the senior had proven his identity. Indeed, a senior is still a senior, every move incomparably ingenious.
Others might still be unaware of what had happened, but she had already confirmed his true identity. Old ginger is indeed hotter!
“However, our identities have now been revealed to these disciples, and it’s likely we’ll be exposed to other famous sects in the time to come. In my opinion, the most appropriate course of action would be to silence them unnoticed!”
The cold gleam in Wu Chengjue’s eyes flashed as she spoke, and the disciples she looked at all felt a chill to their bones, their skin tingling as if frost were forming on it.
“Not at all, not at all, rest assured, senior, we keep tight-lipped about what we have seen and heard today, and won’t leak a word outside!”
“No, wrong, I didn’t see anything today at all, what Wu Chengjue, what Xiao Lao Di, I absolutely don’t know!”
“Yes, yes, we didn’t see anything…”
The crowd of exceptional youths was terrified, their hair standing on end as they waved their hands repeatedly, sensing that this woman in the embroidered skirt was not joking, and she indeed intended to silence them.
“Please show mercy, senior, we will persuade our sect not to trouble the Villain’s Guild. Since senior Xiao Lao Di is here incognito, presumably you also desire not to stir up trouble; wouldn’t that be the best of both worlds?”
Wu Mengyao spoke up, her voice crisp and cold, providing considerable reassurance to the worried youths. It had to be said, the boss is indeed the boss, but they did not see that beneath her pale yellow dress, her legs were trembling.
“No need, this old man is not by nature a murderous fiend, how could I possibly trouble the younger generation?”
“Moreover, I have wandered the world for countless springs and autumns, advancing ever further on the path of the invincible. How could I fear those so-called famous sects?”
“Chengjue, you think too small!”
The old beggar waved his hand dismissively, his demeanor full of style.
“The senior’s admonition is right!”
“Please allow the junior to follow by the senior’s side in the future, to protect and serve the senior!”
Wu Chengjue humbly accepted the lesson; in front of the old beggar, she was exceptionally obedient, perhaps this is what is known as the grace of finding a true mentor.
However, the more she behaved this way, the more uneasy Li Xiaobai felt. Despite her respectful appearance, if the old beggar showed even a slight slip, she would likely be torn apart immediately.
“You bear the heavy responsibility of the Enforcement Team; you cannot always be by my side. Withdraw quickly and attend to your duties!”
The old beggar said sternly, in a tone of reprimanding a junior.
Just kidding, he dared not keep this formidable woman by his side. If she were around from morning till night, he would eventually be exposed, and by then, not even feigning death inside a small yellow chicken would solve the problem.
“No worries, in the Enforcement Team, I’m merely a Deputy Helmsman. The Eastern Continent has a Helmsman in charge; there will be no issues.”
“I wish to follow by the senior’s side as I did eight years ago, striving in my cultivation and seeking fortunes!”
“This time, no matter how the senior drives me away, I will not leave.”
Wu Chengjue’s gaze was resolute, and the old beggar’s heart sank, realizing he couldn’t shake her off.
Li Xiaobai exchanged glances with Er Gou and Ji Wuqing, all sensing the peril of the situation.
If this woman insisted on staying, it would be more a curse than a blessing!
“Let’s refer this to the Sect Master later; I hear he is a Semi-Saint, driving this woman away shouldn’t be too troublesome.”
Li Xiaobai muttered to himself, yet what he didn’t know was, at that very moment, the Sect Master he mentioned was watching the situation in the store from the top of the Second Peak.
Second Peak, at the summit.
Elder Sun furrowed his brows and asked, “Why has this mad woman come? Expelling her might harm the nearby disciples. Should the Sect Master intervene?”
“No rush, the events happening here today are quite interesting. I didn’t expect our small Sword Sect, not only has a freak like Li Xiaobai emerged, but also a true god like Senior Xiao Lao Di. Does our Sword Sect possess something that these experts covet?”
The young Sect Master slowly shook his head, murmuring to himself.
“Is that person really Senior Xiao Lao Di? Didn’t we investigate them? They all are native cultivators from the Earth Spirit Realm.”
Elder Sun was clearly skeptical; he had never seen Senior Xiao Lao Di and expressed his doubts.
“That’s also my suspicion, but these two people look exactly alike, not only in appearance but also in demeanor, even their sleazy manners are identical, it’s really hard to believe he’s an imposter.”
“Could he purposely concealed his cultivation level and followed Li Xiaobai to infiltrate our Sword Sect?”
The young Sect Master said.
“Shall we take any action?” Elder Sun asked.
“No need to bother, with Senior Xiao Lao Di here, he’s enough to keep that woman in check, and there won’t be any trouble. Besides, this also provides a good opportunity to test if this person really is Senior Xiao Lao Di; we just need to watch.”