The Legendary Master’s Wife - Chap 171

Chapter 171: Disharmony

Ling Xiao was naturally deserving of the Oscar with his deviousness. He didn’t say ‘my efforts’. Instead he said, ‘everyone’s efforts’. If one were to just look at one spot and miss the big picture, it was devious. This way, everyone’s attention would naturally go in the direction of “because of Lei Ju’s error, the plan failed’.

Lei Ju realized that the looks Elder Wang and a few others were giving him were turning strange, so he immediately yelled out agitatedly, “I see that you are clearly trying to use this as an excuse to change the topic, so you can keep that level six magic herb to yourself.”

“Didn’t I say that I didn’t dig out that stalk of magic herb? Even if I did dig it out, doesn’t that mean that it belongs to me?” Ling Xiao asked indifferently in reply.

“You’re finally showing your true face. Sure enough, that stalk of magic herb was stolen by you,” Lei Ju accused him angrily.

You XiaoMo finally couldn’t take it any longer, “Lei-shixiong, your words are rather too much. At that time, we have discussed it clearly. You want the demon beast. We want the magic herb. But because of your mistake, not only the Black Leopard was not caught, there wasn’t even enough time to dig up the magic herb. And now you are accusing Ling-shixiong of keeping the magic herb for himself. Could it be that you think the fault doesn’t lie with you? Or are you trying to shift everyone’s attention so that no one would question your actions?”

Why did he have the feeling that Lei Ju’s brain was nothing but mush?

He himself let the demon beast escape and now he wanted to snatch their magic herb. Unbelievably shameless. He didn’t believe that after saying it so clearly, the others would still side with him.

Lei Ju was shamed to anger, yelling furiously at him, “Is this a place for you to talk? Merely a puny mage and yet you dare to interrupt our discussion?”

You XiaoMo shrugged his shoulders innocently, “Who asked Lei-shixiong to keep harping on the magic herb? Even an idiot can see that you are trying to divert attention, simply not daring to accept the blame for the plan’s failure.” He looked at Lei Ju as if to say that he was the one who was a coward!

Lei Ju glared at him furiously and spat out the words ferociously, “Shut up!”

However, his manner instead confirmed You XiaoMo’s accusations. Lei Ju was so anxious to point the blame at Ling Xiao because he really had that in mind. Not even having the courage to accept responsibility, this kind of person was undoubtedly a coward!

Although no one said anything, it was clear that they already agreed with You XiaoMo’s words.

“Alright, let’s not fight over a little thing. No matter who is to blame, this matter is already over, so let’s not bring it up again. Next, we still want to continue looking for magic herbs and demon beasts.” In the end, Elder Wang was again the one who became the peacemaker. Although his words seemed to be for the benefit of everyone, it could also be taken as absolving Lei Ju of any blame. The shrewd ones could tell with one glance that he was partial to Lei Ju.

“That’s right, ah. We are all disciples of the same sect,” the other Elder immediately chimed in.

Ling Xiao’s eyes were full of amusement as he glanced at the two of them, “No need. Let’s go our separate ways. I don’t want to have the same thing happen again, not getting the magic herb and still having to pay with our lives.”

Lei Ju flared up instantly, “What are you trying to say?”

Ling Xiao laughed and said, “What I’m trying to say, you should already understand. I have no interest in working with someone who can turn around at any time and slander someone. I have no confidence in your character.”

“Lin-shizi, you’re going overboard. Before, Lei Ju was careless, that’s all. There is no need to haggle over every ounce,” Elder Wang said with a frown.

Ling Xiao shrugged. Fixing on him his gaze full of amusement, he said, “Elder Wang, the next time you want to favor Lei Ju, remember to not be too obvious, lest the other disciples suspect that you don’t have the integrity to be impartial.”

But I doubt you can have a next time…

Elder Wang’s face darkens, “Lin-shizi, is this how you talk to your Elders?”

He was an Elder of seven-star Star level yet getting accused by a two-star Star level brat. Do you really think we are still in the Tian Xin Sect? The Paradise Realm was a place where strength was crucial.

Ling Xiao doesn’t bother with him and walked to You XiaoMo’s side, “Xiao Shidi, let’s go.”

You XiaoMo wanted to leave long ago. He felt that he would probably start to have difficulties breathing if he had to stay with them a second longer. Now that Ling Xiao was finally thinking like this, he was even more eager to leave.

“Wait for me, Xiao-ge. I also want to go with you.” Tang YunQi rushed up suddenly from behind, grabbing Ling Xiao’s arm with one hand while looking anxiously and expectantly at Ling Xiao.

Ling Xiao pulled his arm away and was just about to speak when Lei Ju’s voice was heard, dripping with poison.

“Tang-shimei, I advise you to not follow him. With his two-star Star level strength, he won’t make it in the Paradise Realm. I’m afraid he would be dead before he can even find a stalk of magic herb. It’s better to follow Elder Wang. At the least, he can guarantee that you will live. Furthermore, there is already a parasite by his side. If there is any danger, he would definitely choose to save the parasite.”

Ling Xiao gave him a meaningful look before speaking to Tang YunQi, “Tang-shimei, what Lei Ju said is not wrong. My strength is not high. If you follow me, I won’t be able to save you from danger. Therefore, you should follow them. After all, if you were to die in the Paradise Realm, they still must face the wrath of your father when they go back. So, they won’t dare to let anything happen to you. You should not worry and follow them. Just be like Lei Ju and hide behind Elder Wang and that’ll do.”

Of course, that would only be valid if they were still alive.

Tang YunQi was very close to him so she could see his expression clearly when he said those words. His indifference when talking about her life, especially when he spoke about her ‘death’, the smile on his lips seemed to be very sincere.

Tang YunQi let go of his hand in shock and stared dumbly as he left with You XiaoMo. How could Xiao-Shixiong become so terrifying? That expression – was it really that of Xiao-ge?

Lei Ju was originally very pleased with himself, but when he heard the last sentence, his whole face became distorted.

Damn Ling Xiao, still so defiant when death is at hand. I can’t wait to see if you are able to leave the Paradise Realm one month from now.

You XiaoMo couldn’t understand all along why Ling Xiao wanted to go with them.

Later, when he decided to just go along with the flow, Ling Xiao instead wanted to separate from them. On top of that, it was in such a lay-down-one’s-cards fashion, as if he were making sure of something. This made him even more confused.

…….

“Ling-shixiong, what is it that you’re planning?” Now that it was finally just the two of them, You XiaoMo couldn’t suppress it any longer and just blurted it out.

Ling Xiao turned his head around. The smile on his handsome face changed into his usual devilish expression from before, “Xiao Shidi, are you very curious over why I did what I did?”

You XiaoMo cast a sidelong glance at him. Do you have to ask?!

Ling Xiao laughed while saying, “Actually, it’s nothing. I just wanted to verify something, that’s all.”

You XiaoMo asked, “Verify what?”

Ling Xiao said, “The time the palace will open, and if they really knew about the palace.”

You XiaoMo continued asking, “And the result? Do you have the answer?”

Ling Xiao said, “Yes.”

You XiaoMo insisted, “…and the answer is?”

Does he want me to ask every question?

Ling Xiao beamed as he said, “They don’t look the least bit hurried, so I surmise that the opening of the palace would be in the latter half of the month. The exact timing, we would have to look for another opportunity to figure it out. As for whether they know about the palace, there is no need for me to answer.”

There really was no need for him to answer. It was clear from the behavior of Elder Wang, Lei Ju, and the others. When Ling Xiao wanted to leave, no one urged him to stay. Obviously, they wanted Ling Xiao to leave early on. The reason most probably had to do with the palace. Since Tang Fan didn’t tell Ling Xiao about the palace, he didn’t want him to find out about it.

If Ling Xiao and he were to stick with them, Elder Wang would have to finally find an opportunity to shake them off. Rather than waiting for that time to come, it would be better to lose them early on to avoid unforeseen circumstances.

So, with both sides wanting to get rid the other, it was bound to happen. Where water flows, a canal is formed.

“Then what are we going to do from now on?” You XiaoMo asked.

“Next, we are of course going to find that place on the map. Oh, if we had known earlier, we should have sucked up Xing ShiYi’s and Ye Dan’s memory. Maybe we could have learned something useful,” Ling Xiao said rather regretfully.

Urgh! You XiaoMo subconsciously recalled what happened in the ice cave, the scene where the demon Elder Jiang was sucked dry. On top of that, all the bloody scenes that took place in these past two days. Can’t do it, I can’t think about it anymore. Otherwise, I won’t be able to take it anymore!

However, You XiaoMo was now very curious. At that time, did Ling Xiao really eat up Elder Jiang? Although the scene wasn’t very bloody, it was extremely strange.

“Ling-shixiong, you can’t be like those demons, right, eating up those people, right?” You XiaoMo felt that this kind of thing would probably happen again soon, so he wanted to make sure.

Ling Xiao’s answer was to knock him on the forehead, “Such disgusting people, you think I will eat them? If I want to eat…” Saying those words, he suddenly eyed him from head to toe and smiled while saying, “it would be someone like you, white and tender, the taste would definitely be not bad.”

You XiaoMo was silent for a while before rubbing his arms vigorously. Goosebumps were forming all over his arms.

Ling Xiao licked his lips deliberately as if he couldn’t wait to taste it.

You XiaoMo remained quiet.

Why did he suddenly feel that he was looking at something very obscene? His eyes seemed to be glued to Ling Xiao’s tongue. He then saw the corner of Ling Xiao’s lips rise upwards as he moved closer towards him…