Chapter 23: How to Deal with Xiao Xiaoxian?
2013-02-09 Author: Gu Zhenren
The fleeting prosperity is like a dream, and success or failure is all in vain.
This is how Xiao Xiaoxian felt now.
“I lost, I really lost to you.” He muttered, his eyes gradually regaining focus. “Fine, a loss is a loss. From today onwards, you are the sect leader of the Divine Thief Gate. This is the Sect Leader Ring.”
He seemed to have lost all his fighting spirit, his energy drained, yet he also seemed to have genuinely exhaled, the burden lifted.
With a very complex expression, he took out the Sect Leader Ring and handed it to Chu Yun.
Chu Yun had already dispelled his Five Virtues True Body and was now expressionless. He took the Sect Leader Ring and wore it on his left thumb.
“How many years has it been, the Divine Thief Gate finally has a sect leader. Hahahaha…” Xiao Xiaoxian, half crying and half laughing, stared blankly at Chu Yun for a long moment before suddenly, with all his might, enduring the severe pain, he prostrated himself.
He was severely injured, his ribs were broken, and his arm bones were all shattered. As he prostrated himself like this, such strenuous movement caused a sweetness in his mouth.
The moment he opened his mouth, he spat out a mouthful of blood.
“Xiao, Xiao Xiaoxian pays his respects to the Sect Leader!” he spoke with difficulty, blood flowing from his seven orifices, showing his submission to Chu Yun.
“You are quite principled,” Chu Yun nodded, showing no surprise. During the fight, Xi Jian had also been shouting wildly. Chu Yun, being sharp-minded, had already guessed the truth of the matter.
He was troubled about how to deal with this Xiao Xiaoxian.
He also didn’t know that Xi Jian, Xiao Xiaoxian, was actually the inheritor of the Divine Thief Gate. However, despite his bad reputation, among the Four Great Lecherous Fiends, he was the only one who was clean and had no real history of violent acts. It was just that his behavior was truly hateful.
Upon seeing a woman, from ancient old women hundreds of years old to infant girls as young as one or two, he would flirt with them. Often, a single word, or even a glance, would make people feel the urge to beat him up.
Therefore, being called “Western Scum” was truly the epitome of scum, a complete disgrace.
However, to Chu Yun now, his jokes and scolding were merely a facade. He buried his deep emotions deep within his heart. This was his belonging, love, and loyalty to the Divine Thief Gate…
This was a genuine outpouring of emotion, something that could not be faked. Chu Yun, with his vast experience, sighed inwardly at this scene of Xi Jian.
Deep down, Chu Yun did not wish to kill this Western Scum. He was loyal to the Divine Thief Gate, otherwise, after violating the sect rules and stealing the inheritance, he wouldn’t have developed a hidden ailment.
He had stolen the Sect Leader Ring and could have established his own sect. But he still came to fight Chu Yun. During the fight, he had Sky Crane, and if he had wanted to escape, Chu Yun wouldn’t have been able to stop him. Yet, he fought until the very end, until the victor was decided.
Especially considering his exceptional talent, no less than Chu Yun’s. At only 17 years old, he had formed a mature tactical system, was full of Spirit, and already possessed the combat power of a Tribulation Demon.
The battle with Xiao Xiaoxian was one of Chu Yun’s hardest. He was almost always at a disadvantage, once being completely overwhelmed by Xiao Xiaoxian’s elusive movements. He had fought with all his might, relying on Moon Rabbit, Blissful Joy Ship, Five Virtues True Body, and Precious Light Dust Wiping Art, to narrowly win in the end.
Undoubtedly, Xiao Xiaoxian was a rare gem, a beautiful piece of jade. To kill him would truly be a pity.
However, to make him use himself, Chu Yun had reservations.
After all, it was he who had defeated him and taken the position of sect leader. It was impossible for this matter not to leave a lingering concern in his mind.
People’s hearts are also fickle, especially Xiao Xiaoxian, such an outstanding and talented individual with a proud bone and spirit. Could he truly submit to Chu Yun?
There were variables in this, anything was possible. If he were to let him go, wouldn’t it be like releasing a tiger back into the mountains and leaving future trouble?
Moreover, the demonic creatures he possessed, such as the Treasure Seeking Mouse, Sky Crane, Star Picking Glove, and others, were all rare and powerful demonic creatures. Chu Yun was quite tempted by these.
After a moment of contemplation, the divine light that had been flashing in Chu Yun’s eyes gradually calmed down. He commanded in a tone devoid of any fluctuation, “Very well, Xiao Xiaoxian, since you acknowledge me as the sect leader, you should obey the sect leader’s orders. I am now ordering you to voluntarily relinquish your contracts and transfer all these demonic creatures to me. Are you willing?”
Xiao Xiaoxian’s body trembled upon hearing this.
He blinked and showed a bitter smile. Although he knew his loyalty to the Divine Thief Gate, it seemed Little Tyrant did not believe him.
Transferring all the demonic creatures in his possession to him would be like crippling himself. Without any value, would he still spare him?
No. Chu Yun wanted to get rid of him!
“I never imagined that my ambition to conquer the world would finally end today. So be it! These items were all obtained through the inheritance. According to reason, they indeed belong to the sect leader!” Xiao Xiaoxian’s thoughts raced. He understood that Chu Yun intended to eliminate him. But he didn’t explain anything, instead silently dissolving the contracts and presenting the demonic creatures in his possession.
First was the Treasure Seeking Mouse, a Supreme grade demonic beast and a Peak Spirit Monster, possessing an innate sense for treasures. It could counter most demonic creatures, and even Drunken Snow Saber and Lishan Dragon Eye Flower Branch had almost fallen prey to it.
Next was the Sky Crane. This demonic beast could travel through the void. Even with only the cultivation of a Peak Great Demon, it had shone brightly in the recent battle, playing a crucial role. With it, one could traverse space; whether for escape or sneak attacks, one could do so without a trace, leaving enemies helpless.
Then there was the Eight Directions Sky Searching Mirror, a Supreme grade Peak Spirit Monster Soldier. It was a reconnaissance-type demonic soldier with powerful accompanying Cultivation Methods. Even Chu Yun’s Colorless Rainbow Demon, which possessed complete Cultivation Method assistance and included the Little Zi Zai Formless Art, was still illuminated by it.
Next was the Dark Crossing Shuttle. With it, Chu Yun’s speed would increase severalfold. After Chu Yun subdued these Spirit Monsters, the excess Spirit in his body was now filled with the images of Spirit Monsters, seven to eight out of ten.
He had originally absorbed the Spirit from Mad Confucian General, thus his Spirit had reached the Hegemon level, capable of subduing at least a hundred ordinary Spirit Monsters. However, Chu Yun’s demonic creatures were either Upper grade or Supreme grade, placing a heavy burden on his Spirit.
Later, he also signed contracts with the Immortal Consorts. Although they were only alliance contracts, the Immortal Consorts were very special. their Spirit was of the heavenly maiden standard, and their Spirit could rival that of a hundred-thousand-year-old Tribulation Demon. Therefore, a large portion of his Spirit was used to support them.
By now, Chu Yun’s Spirit could only support seventeen or eighteen ordinary Spirit Monsters. As for Tribulation Demons, there was no hope.
Even by using Precious Light Dust Wiping Art to seal the cultivation of the Star Picking Glove, its Spirit could not be reduced. Precious Light Dust Wiping Art also had its limitations.
Perhaps sensing Chu Yun’s trouble, Xiao Xiaoxian suddenly spoke, “This pair of Star Picking Gloves is actually the treasure of our Divine Thief Gate, passed down from the founding ancestor. Sect Leader, you need not worry. Even if it becomes ownerless, it will guard by your side until you one day have enough Spirit to control it.”
He smiled bitterly, knowing that he was sure to die. In this moment before his death, he felt a sense of liberation, dispelling the hidden ailment that had long burdened his heart, and felt a sense of ease.
“If Little Tyrant were to hold the position of sect leader, you would definitely do better than me. At 16, you have already defeated me. Being hailed as the foremost talent of this generation is truly well-deserved. Moreover, you have the Shu Family as your backing, which is far more powerful than me. The Sect Leader Ring has indeed chosen a good master.”
“Alas, in my current state, can it be considered a contribution to the Divine Thief Gate? If I meet my master in the afterlife, I can at least offer an explanation? It’s a pity I won’t see the day the Divine Thief Gate flourishes and regains its might. But you must also be careful, this time, inheritors from Yan King Sword Mansion, Nine Nether City, and Ku Tuo Temple have come for trials. Their strength is no less than mine. If you encounter them, if absolutely necessary, you can temporarily retreat…”
As the saying goes, a dying man speaks the truth. Xiao Xiaoxian earnestly offered a piece of advice, a dying wish. His words were filled with dejection, relief, and sighs, yet also with hope and unease for the Divine Thief Gate.
“Oh, right.” He suddenly remembered something. “I almost forgot. These are the treasures I stole from Iron Mountain Prime Minister and Heavenly Fiend. Among them is a pass token. It’s probably the key for Heavenly Fiend to open the hall’s protective array.”
He then presented these items with both hands.
Chu Yun was overjoyed, finding exactly what he wanted among them: “Heavenly Healing Pill, Heaven Burst Pill, haha, I never imagined these things would all return to my hands.”
“Heaven Burst Pill?” Xiao Xiaoxian was stunned upon hearing this, and he shook his head with a bitter smile. “I never imagined I had a bottle of Heaven Burst Pill on me. In my next life, I’ll definitely examine things more carefully when I steal.”
If Xiao Xiaoxian had used the Heaven Burst Pill, the outcome of the battle would have been different. But facts were facts, and everything had become a foregone conclusion.
“Next life? You still want to be a member of the Divine Thief Gate? Heh, you wish. You haven’t even finished this life, and you’re already thinking about the next?” Chu Yun laughed heartily.
“Sect Leader, you…” Xiao Xiaoxian’s expression was astonished.
“You must think I’m going to kill you?” Chu Yun shook his head and smiled. “You think too little of my magnanimity. Besides, keeping you as a fighter is indeed good. Killing you would be a waste.”
“Fighter… Can I ask you not to be so direct, Sect Leader?” Xiao Xiaoxian could only force a smile, feeling a sense of loss in his heart. Now that he had lost all his demonic creatures, even as a fighter, he would need time to accumulate them again.
“Keep these demonic creatures for now. This is a lease contract, I will teach it to you.” To Xiao Xiaoxian’s astonished gaze, Chu Yun returned all the demonic creatures he had obtained from him.
“Lease contract?”
“Precisely. This is a special kind of contract. The true owners of these demonic creatures are me. You can control them and cultivate them for me. But as long as I have a thought, they will break free from your control and return to me. I could even suddenly issue a command to fight, and even though you were their former master, they would fiercely attack and kill you,” Chu Yun said frankly. The lease contract was something he had obtained from the Ten Thousand Beasts King’s inheritance, and it fit the current situation perfectly.
This way, all problems were resolved.
He could both preserve Xiao Xiaoxian’s powerful combat strength and possess various demonic creatures. Furthermore, keeping these demonic creatures by Xiao Xiaoxian’s side would prevent his rebellion, while saving himself effort, allowing Xiao Xiaoxian to cultivate them on his behalf.
“You, you…” Xiao Xiaoxian understood everything and stared at Chu Yun, unable to speak for a long time.
His face had been ashen, his spirit crushed, and he had lost all will to fight. But now, Chu Yun was giving him an opportunity to regain his strength and start anew.
Could he refuse?
He couldn’t refuse, whether it was Chu Yun’s status as sect leader, the ambition reawakening in his heart, or his feelings and expectations for the Divine Thief Gate…
“This is truly changing the wind and rain with a flip of the hand. Sect Leader, I have truly witnessed your power.” Xiao Xiaoxian sighed deeply, his expression extremely complicated.
