Chapter: 501
Stare…
The golden-haired girl looked at the white-haired old man sitting on the cushion with blood-red eyes. Her expression was mysterious and unreadable.
The white-haired old man was not intimidated. Having been in a high position for a long time, he was accustomed to using his aura to pressure his conversation partners. He found it novel that this method was being used on him for once.
The two had been in a standoff for nearly an hour. During this time, Xuan had not said a word, and the old man had not made any movements.
The atmosphere in the temple became extremely solemn, the air seemed to have stopped flowing, making it difficult to breathe.
This girl is indeed extraordinary. So steady and courageous, not to be underestimated. The old man made a judgment in his heart. He had been unreservedly exerting his aura to pressure the girl, yet she could meet his gaze unflinchingly and even hold her own.
This calm demeanor made the old man think.
Although he couldn’t sense the girl’s strength, the priests claimed she was a deity. Could this girl truly be the Divine Bird deity that those priests believed in?
But she didn’t seem like one. She was too young, too small, with no divine aura at all. It was hard to believe she was a deity.
As the old man pondered, Xuan was getting restless.
It wasn’t that Xuan was overwhelmed by the old man’s aura. Rather, as a little girl, Xuan was naturally very active. Sitting still with the old man for over an hour was truly unbearable for her.
It felt like ants were crawling on her. Xuan blinked. If it weren’t for Leticia’s request, she definitely wouldn’t have been able to sit still for so long.
“Those priests say you are a deity,” the old man finally spoke. He seemed to know that continuing this stalemate would be pointless. Looking at the girl, she intended to outlast him forever.
This girl had nothing else to do, but he was different. The Ospreys Tribe had many affairs and could not spend too much time here.
Under the pressure of reality, the old man had to speak first, and at such times, the one who spoke first would be at a disadvantage.
The old man had initially intended to force Xuan to speak first. However, Xuan’s resilience was much greater than he had imagined. She could maintain eye contact with him for such a long time without changing her expression, forcing him to make this move of showing weakness.
Hearing the old man’s question, Xuan’s lips curved slightly, revealing a strange, inscrutable smile. “Whether I am or not, you will have your own judgment.”
With Leticia’s quiet reminder, Xuan’s answer was that of a pure riddle-speaker.
“I will have my own judgment?” The old man narrowed his eyes. He didn’t answer yes or no but said, “I have my own judgment?”
What was she trying to tell him?
If this girl were a deity, she should have directly answered “yes” at this point.
But if this girl were not a deity but a liar, her expression was so calm, without any of the embarrassment of a liar being exposed.
Strange, very strange. The old man felt that the mist surrounding the girl in front of him was getting thicker and thicker.
He couldn’t see through this little girl. His sharp eagle eyes were useless today. He couldn’t glean any information from the girl’s face, not a single bit.
“What are you here to do?”
“To do what needs to be done,” Xuan replied in an ethereal voice.
“What needs to be done?” What needs to be done?
The old man felt a twinge of annoyance. This kind of riddle-speaker who didn’t speak human language was truly hateful. Couldn’t she just speak properly and state her purpose and conditions directly? Everyone’s time was so precious, who had the time to guess her riddles?
But he couldn’t say that now. If he did, his image as an elder would collapse, and he would never be able to hold his head up when interacting with this girl in the future.
This was a competition of prestige, and based on the current situation, Xuan’s prestige was clearly a notch above the old man’s.
Although Xuan looked like the old man’s granddaughter, the power contained within this small body was not to be underestimated, making the old man’s heart palpitate.
“Do you need our assistance?”
“It’s better for you not to interfere.”
“It’s better for us not to interfere in this matter?” The old man frowned. This statement was interesting.
The superficial meaning was naturally that what the girl was about to do had little to do with the Ospreys Tribe, and as long as the Ospreys Tribe remained a spectator, they would not be affected.
The deeper meaning should be a warning not to interfere, otherwise, what would happen could not be guaranteed by this girl.
Her tone and attitude were like a deity’s. The old man sighed deeply and spoke his final word, “I am just the patriarch of the Ospreys Tribe, and I only want to know about the affairs of the Ospreys Tribe.”
“This matter has little to do with you. Just be a spectator.” Xuan stood up from the cushion. A terrifying pressure emanated from her small body, and bird calls filled with divinity echoed in the temple.
A golden divine bird appeared behind Xuan, staring at the greatly changed expression of the old man with its merciless blood-red eyes, as if warning the old man not to play any tricks.
Be a spectator, just stand still honestly.
Otherwise, Xuan could not guarantee that this tribe would not turn into ashes under the wrath of the gods.
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After saying this, Xuan turned and walked towards the back hall of the temple. As she left, the terrifying power that had been lingering in the main hall slowly dissipated, giving the pale old man a chance to breathe.
Too terrifying! This girl’s strength was far greater than he had imagined!
Recalling the terrifying pressure he had felt moments ago, the old man’s heart could not stop pounding. His strength was considered powerful in the Ospreys Tribe. Although his combat power had declined with time, his innate realm was still very high.
But before the aura unleashed by that girl, he was as powerless as an infant. If the girl had wished, she could have killed him with just a glance?
The entire Ospreys Tribe might have been as insignificant as ants in the eyes of this girl. Such a powerful being could only be called a deity.
He never expected those priests to actually have a deity. It was truly unexpected.
“But she doesn’t seem interested in the Ospreys Tribe… It’s true, for such a powerful being, what use is worldly power?”
In front of such a powerful being, his so-called power was nothing but a ridiculous game of make-believe. If she wanted, she could destroy him and his territory with a single slap.
This was a deity indeed, this was a powerful being.
Sitting there, the old man let out a bitter laugh. He regretted his previous naive thoughts. What had made him like this, nearly sending himself into an abyss? Fortunately, this deity had no interest in him, otherwise…
Standing up and patting his clothes, the old man’s footsteps were no longer as steady as when he arrived. They were uneven, as if he might fall at any moment.
What he didn’t know was that in the back hall, just separated by a wall, Xuan, who had looked so mysterious moments ago, was already high-fiving Leticia in celebration.
“We tricked him! Little Xuan did a great job!” Leticia spun Xuan around twice, her face beaming with a brilliant smile. This deception had gone too smoothly. They had dealt with the patriarch of the Ospreys Tribe effortlessly.
Indeed, acting like a riddle-speaker could enhance one’s prestige. In the previous few questions and answers, Xuan’s image had become very grand in the old man’s mind. Then, at the last moment, by revealing her powerful strength, she instantly won over the old man.
At least for a short period, this old man would not have any major impact on their plan.
Leticia didn’t need any help from the patriarch. As long as he didn’t interfere with their actions, it was fine for him to be a bystander.
Although, even if the patriarch interfered, it wouldn’t make much of a difference. Leticia had enough power to handle everything.
“Hehe.” Although she didn’t know why Leticia was so happy, Xuan still wore a happy expression. If Leticia was happy, she would be happy, because she would be able to eat delicious food later.
This was her conclusion after spending so much time with Leticia. As long as Leticia was happy, she could eat delicious food.
As expected, after spinning Xuan around twice, Leticia put her down and, as if by magic, took out three lollipops from her pocket and handed them to Xuan.
These three lollipops were of different colors. They were fruit-flavored lollipops that Leticia had developed in the past few days, with more flavors than the previous ones, specifically for Xuan to try.
Not only were they delicious, but they could also enhance one’s mental strength after consumption, making the effects quite extraordinary.
“Thank you, sister!” Xuan joyfully accepted the lollipops from Leticia, unwrapped them, and began to lick them. “Delicious!”
The fruity sweetness made Xuan’s eyes light up. She loved this new flavor!
“Is it over? The patriarch looked a bit strange when he left. Did you brainwash him?” Linglong asked as she walked in from outside the door.
Seeing Linglong enter, Leticia took another lollipop from her pocket and threw it to Linglong.
With quick reflexes, Linglong caught the small item tossed by Leticia. Staring at the lollipop in her hand, wrapped in a pretty wrapper, Linglong’s face was filled with confusion.
What is this?
She looked up at Xuan, who was holding a lollipop in her mouth with an expression of enjoyment, and suddenly realized. It was something to eat.
Thinking this, she was about to stuff the lollipop, wrapper and all, into her mouth, but Leticia quickly stopped her.
“Peel off the outer paper. This thing cannot be eaten.”
“Oh, like this. It’s quite troublesome.” After peeling off the wrapper, Linglong put the orange lollipop into her mouth. “So sweet, my teeth are about to fall out.”
Unlike Xuan’s expression of enjoyment, Linglong’s expression was contorted, as if she were grimacing. The sweetness of this lollipop was too strong, making her, a girl who didn’t particularly like sweet flavors, unable to bear it.
“It seems the concentration is too high. Xuan’s physique is different from yours. The sweetness that is just right for her is already beyond your limit.” Leticia rested her chin on her hand, with a thoughtful expression. “Don’t worry about your teeth. This lollipop is pure mental energy. Eating it can slightly improve your mental power.”
These lollipops were more like potions than snacks. However, potions required various materials to be combined in the correct proportions, while these lollipops did not. Their composition was pure, easily absorbed mental energy.
For people like Linglong and Xuan, who had moderate mental strength, these lollipops were quite beneficial, but for Leticia and Bai Ling, they were merely snacks.
“I’ll adjust the mental energy concentration lower later. As for this one, you’ll have to bear with it for now.”
“It’s okay. Anything that can enhance mental power is rare! I’m grateful you gave me this, Leticia!” Linglong replied with a muffled voice, holding the lollipop.
Upon hearing that the lollipop could enhance mental power, Linglong immediately forgot about the excessive sweetness. Even if it tasted like extreme chili or had the flavor of eight-treasure soup, she would still eat it with tears in her eyes!
Others had to cultivate diligently or find rare heavenly treasures to increase their mental power. She could enhance her mental power by eating lollipops. What more could she ask for?
“Digest it properly after eating. Your physique is not comparable to Xuan’s; she is special.”
“I know, I know. Don’t worry about this, Leticia!”
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“Patriarch, are we really not going to interfere with those priests’ matters?” Still in the large tent of the Ospreys Tribe, a venerable Ospreys beastman asked the elder sitting at the head.
“Don’t bother. This is not something we can meddle in. That girl is a deity. Even if she isn’t, she possesses the power to destroy our entire tribe.” The old man nodded, his face grim.
These words of weakness caused the beastmen in the tent to start whispering. They didn’t know what their patriarch had said to the girl in the temple, but judging from the outcome, this exchange was likely a complete defeat for the patriarch.
Although the patriarch’s strength was no longer at its peak, his years of experience still earned the trust of the tribe’s experts. Now that he had made such a judgment, these experts couldn’t help but feel apprehensive.
How could their tribe’s many masters be so easily destroyed? Even if the experts from the Royal Tent came out in full force, could they still defeat the Ospreys Tribe?
“Don’t try any funny business. If I find out you’re up to anything extra, don’t blame me for being merciless!” The old man slammed the table fiercely, putting an end to the discussion.
