I Don't Want to Get Hurt, So I'll Max Out My Defense-Chapter 1052 - 1053: The Human Skin Mask Shows Its Power

Chapter 1052 -1053: The Human Skin Mask Shows Its Power

Southern Continent.

On the seashore, the large ship slowly sailed to a stop at the dock.

“Ladies and gentlemen, we have arrived!”

The old goat stopped the ship and called out to everyone in a loud voice.

“Old Brother Goat has really been a big help on this trip; reliable as always.”

“Young Master Li, Old Brother Goat, being alive and arriving in the Southern Continent, we won’t forget your kindness. We will definitely keep today’s events a secret. If fate allows, we’ll meet again!”

“Farewell!”

The cultivators couldn’t wait to disembark, even though they had docked, they didn’t dare to delay on the ship any longer. This ship had left them with too many terrifying memories. If possible, they would rather not board Old Goat’s ship again.

“This trip did bring quite a few inconveniences to the ship, a small token as compensation.”

Li Xiaobai tossed a storage bag towards Old Goat and said indifferently.

“Thank you, Young Master!”

Old Goat’s face lit up with joy as he caught the storage bag and quickly glanced inside. His eyes rolled back, and he nearly fainted on the spot.

“Holy shit!”

“One… ten thousand high-grade Immortal Stones!”

“Young Master is so generous, my path is not alone!”

Old Goat screamed in surprise, his hands trembling as he held the storage bag that contained a staggering ten thousand high-grade Immortal Stones.

For him, ten thousand high-grade Immortal Stones were a huge sum of money.

“It’s for the ship’s repairs; fix it up.”

Li Xiaobai chuckled, not because he was stingy and only gave ten thousand high-grade Immortal Stones, but because, with Old Goat’s cultivation level and knowledge, giving too much would actually bring him trouble.

An innocent man gets into trouble because of his wealth; no need for further explanation.

Wealth is tricky waters; it’s yours only if you can manage it, or it might bring peril to your life.

“Thank you, Young Master!”

Old Goat kowtowed immediately, full of gratitude.

“Get up, your ship is quite nice.”

Li Xiaobai waved his hand dismissively. For him, a mere ten thousand high-grade Immortal Stones were nothing.

After bidding farewell to Old Goat, Li Xiaobai and the group from the Huo Family disembarked and went ashore.

The cultivators scattered in all directions, quickly fleeing far away. Even though Li Xiaobai looked friendly, they didn’t dare to stay for long. His terrifying level was beyond their imaginations.

Playing with a powerhouse of this level, they could easily find themselves in deep trouble without realizing it. It’s better to keep a distance; after all, distance makes the heart grow fonder, doesn’t it?

On the shore.

Similar to the coastlines of the Eastern Continent, it was also overcrowded. Cultivators set up stalls along the roadside in small groups, buying and selling all sorts of materials from the Demonic Beasts of the Sea Clan, creating a lively atmosphere.

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People have always lived off the land or sea, no matter where they are, with ships frequently coming and going. Vessels continually docked and departed from the port, all part of the throngs headed to Ice Dragon Island to participate in the martial contest for marriage.

“Young Master Li, that mountain with the temple complex is the location of the Icy Frost Sect. The surging spring is a unique spectacle of the Icy Frost Sect known as Zhuo Dao Spring. It’s specifically used by the Icy Frost Sect’s members for their physical cultivation. Legend has it that the spring water was consecrated by the sect leaders over generations with powerful mana. On the surface, it seems like ordinary spring water, but in reality, it’s filled with Immortal Yuan Power inside. Delving into its depths is akin to bearing the weight of Mount Tai on your shoulders. Cultivating cultivation techniques and martial skills within it can efficiently purge impurities from one’s body.”

Uncle Huo pointed to the cluster of buildings in the distance and explained.

Li Xiaobai followed the direction of Uncle Huo’s finger and could indeed make out the faint outline of the temple complex among the mists of the mountains. In its very center, a fountain of water shot up to the sky, conspicuously high, visible even from a great distance, underscoring its impressive stature.

“The water crashes down much like a waterfall, presumably using gravity to temper the cultivators’ bodies, pressing out impurities while simultaneously sharpening their cultivation techniques and solidifying their Immortal Yuan Power. It’s no wonder a large sect would have such thorough foundational practices for its disciples.”

Li Xiaobai nodded repeatedly, his eyes filled with admiration. He had seen a number of similar methods for refining a cultivator’s body, such as the Linglong Pagoda inside the Dragon Palace of the Eastern Sea on the Immortal Spirit Continent or the Sword Peak of the Sword Sect, all of which shared the same subtle intricacies as this spring.

“As expected of a large sect, possessing such vision and breadth is naturally indispensable, with a considerable emphasis on the basic cultivation of their disciples.”

Uncle Huo said with a smile.

“Young Master Li, what are your plans next? Will you head directly to Ice Dragon Island leaving Icy Frost Sect, or will you seek fortune amid peril?”

“Of course, I’ll seek fortune amid peril. As the saying goes, ‘a burglar would hardly leave empty-handed.’ I probably won’t have much interaction with the Icy Frost Sect in the future, so I might as well plunder Han Buzhu’s resources within the sect while I have the chance.”

Li Xiaobai took out the Human Skin Mask and put it on immediately, transforming his entire appearance and demeanor in an instant.

The mask fit perfectly on his face, with a hundred percent compatibility as if it were tailored for Li Xiaobai. His complexion paled, his inverted-triangle eyes gleaming with a crimson ferocity, and his face exuded an inescapable, sinister charm.

The effect of this Human Skin Mask was explosively potent, with the released demonic allure even surpassing Han Buzhu himself, and the malevolent glint in its eyes was something the previous Han Buzhu lacked.

In a word, with this Human Skin Mask on, Li Xiaobai became an enhanced version of Han Buzhu, with all outwardly admirable traits magnified and even a subtle change in disposition, exuding a more masculine charm.

The young members of the Huo Family were stupefied; it was their first realization that such a detested antagonist could also appear so dashing.

Li Xiaobai’s face curved into a sly smile, “What do you think, can this face deceive the heavens and cross the sea?”

“Hisss!”

Seeing Li Xiaobai’s transformation akin to a metamorphosis, Uncle Huo sharply inhaled. He had only sensed something extraordinary from the mask at first glance, but had not expected it to be this extraordinary. Once worn, it changed not only one’s appearance to match Han Buzhu’s but subtly even one’s aura.

With their similar slender body types, he was the spitting image of another Han Buzhu!

And he looked even more menacing and ruthless.

“Young Master Li is truly talented to have obtained such a Heaven and Earth Treasure. Such a high-grade mask would probably fool even a Semi-Saint or even a Saint Realm powerhouse at first glance, right?”

Uncle Huo was inwardly astounded, realizing he had truly opened his eyes following Li Xiaobai. He could scarcely believe that such miraculous treasures existed in the world, and that someone as young as Li Xiaobai could be so formidable.

If this youth didn’t die an untimely death, he was destined to reign as king over all!

“It’s identical, unbelievably so!”

“No, Young Master Li, you’re even more charismatic than Han Buzhu!”

The younger members of the Huo Family exclaimed, unable to help themselves.

Li Xiaobai’s smile remained undiminished, “Good, then follow me up the mountain and into the Icy Frost Sect!”

The group made their way through the various roadside stalls, moving mightily toward the direction of the sect. However, as they passed an inconspicuous stall, a startled exclamation brought everyone to a halt.

“Elder Han, you’ve returned?”