I Don't Want to Get Hurt, So I'll Max Out My Defense-Chapter 1055 - 156 Money Talks

Chapter 1055: Chapter 156 Money Talks

“It is Han Meng, the paragon amongst the Earth Immortal Realm, indeed money can make even ghosts grind out the flour, even he has come!”

“Han Meng is affiliated with the eldest young master’s line, naturally, he isn’t afraid of the second young master’s minions. As long as no life is taken, he can beat anyone however he pleases.”

The cultivators whispered among themselves as they watched the man step out from the crowd. They were familiar with him: a powerful Earth Immortal of the Icy Frost Sect, ranked around fifteen on the Earth Immortal List, second only to that mysteriously appearing member of the Villian’s Guild.

Han Meng was known for his bravery on normal days, overcoming challenges and growing stronger when faced with the strong. Unexpectedly, even such a tough man had bent his knees for a hundred thousand high-quality Immortal Stones. Although anyone would be tempted by such an amount, once he had set his sights on it, nobody else would have a share.

“You… you can’t touch me!”

“Han Meng, you’re a cultivator of the eldest young master’s lineage, how could you help this bastard against me!”

“If the eldest young master hears about this, he won’t let you off easily!”

Han Xing’s expression changed numerous times, never expecting Li Xiaobai to play this move, and even less that a disciple would actually want to earn those Immortal Stones.

“If the eldest young master knew I earned him a hundred thousand high-quality Immortal Stones, he would probably be very pleased. Han Xing, you should be happy. At the very least, in the eyes of the third young master, you are worth a hundred thousand high-quality Immortal Stones.”

Han Meng said gravely as he quickly stepped forward and slapped Han Xing down to the ground. Then, without further discussion, he picked him up and his muscles bulged like prison bars as he suddenly exerted his strength.

With a thunderous boom, a deep pit was smashed into the ground’s surface.

Han Xing’s head was upside down, buried into the ground with only his feet sticking out, twitching slightly.

“The petty villain has been punished; now, do these hundred thousand high-quality Immortal Stones belong to me?”

Han Meng turned to Li Xiaobai, cupping his fists as he asked.

“They are gone. You did a good job, the hundred thousand high-quality Immortal Stones, they are yours.”

“How about following me from now on? There’ll be plenty of Immortal Stones.”

Li Xiaobai said cheerfully.

“Thank you for your kind offer, Third Young Master, but there’s one thing I’d like you to remember. I, Han Meng, am a cultivator of the eldest young master’s lineage. The only reason I helped today was to seize the opportunity to teach the second young master a lesson, to make him restrain himself a bit. The Immortal Stones were just a convenient gain. My master’s line wouldn’t stoop to being enforcers over mere Immortal Stones.”

Han Meng spoke indifferently.

Li Xiaobai laughed, “Oh? Such commendable integrity?”

“Of course, we cultivators hold loyalty and righteousness in high regard, it’s all about reputation. Helping you does not mean I have second thoughts about my own young master. There are many complicated matters in the world, and Immortal Stones can’t solve everything. If the third young master really thinks money can solve it all, then you are gravely mistaken and bound to be criticized.”

Han Meng said calmly, with a composed demeanor.

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“In that case, there’s another matter this young master would like to trouble you with.”

Li Xiaobai said.

“What is it?”

“I now wish to return to my dwelling, but I’m not inclined to go myself. I wonder if Brother Han Meng would be so kind to escort me there?”

“Do you take me for a servant?”

Han Meng’s gaze narrowed slightly, showing a hint of a dangerous aura. He thought that Third Young Master Han was deliberately trying to embarrass and insult him.

If he thought he could disrespect him just because he took the Immortal Stones, he would be greatly mistaken. With the protection of his relationship with the eldest young master, anyone disrespectful would suffer, especially this third young master born of a concubine.

“Not at all, not at all, I thought as fellow disciples we should naturally assist each other. It seems Brother Han Meng is not willing to help this young master.”

“Hmm, there seems to be another fifty thousand high-quality Immortal Stones here, wonder when they dropped. Well, since they’ve fallen, it must be fate. Consider them yours as well.”

Li Xiaobai first shook his head in a sigh and then pointed to the storage bag at his feet, his face full of surprise.

“Another fifty thousand?”

Upon hearing this, Han Meng was taken aback and looked closely, indeed Li Xiaobai had a Storage Bag lying quietly at his feet.

“Third Young Master Han speaks truly. When traveling abroad, one still supports and makes good connections with strangers. As the saying goes, ‘With more friends come more paths,’ let alone within the sect. As the young master, us Sect Disciples supporting you is only right.”

“Now that the young master is tired, I would like to relieve him of his work and lead the young master to his cave residence for rest!”

Han Meng walked over to Li Xiaobai, naturally bent down to pick up the Storage Bag, and put it into his own pouch in one smooth, silky movement, without any hint of awkwardness or discomfort.

The watching Disciples were dumbfounded. Goodness me, this guy’s got no shame, I thought he was a good guy, but he started brown-nosing in an instant?

Is this really the power of money?

“Young man shows promise.”

Li Xiaobai had a satisfied look on his face and nodded. This Han Meng was rough yet subtly shrewd; it was men like him, firm yet flexibile, who could survive longer in the Cultivation World. Unlike Han Xing, who relied on others’ power and would probably be torn into pieces by his enemies once he lost his protector’s cover.

“Clang!”

A sword cry rang out, and a Great Treasured Sword filled with a fierce iron-willed aura grew large against the wind, turning into a huge flying sword dozens of meters long, hovering in the void.

“Third Young Master, please board the sword.”

Han Meng bowed and respectfully invited.

“Hmm, quite good. You are the perfect example of filial piety and respect for elders, and you understand loyalty and righteousness. You truly deserve to be an outstanding disciple of Icy Frost Sect with a limitless future. I’ll mention you to my father and get you promoted. Youth merely lacks opportunity.”

Li Xiaobai made all sorts of grand promises as he led the Huo family and the others leisurely onto the flying sword.

“Third Young Master, you understand me!”

“Thank you, Third Young Master, for your guidance!”

Han Meng said with some excitement. If the other party could really put in good words for him with the Sect Leader, rising through the ranks within Icy Frost Sect and achieving a meteoric career were not impossible. If his cultivation level could catch up, he might be able to sit on an equal footing with the young masters. Wouldn’t he be able to strut around then?

“It’s a small matter, let’s go, lead the way.”

Li Xiaobai chuckled and waved his hand, completely at ease, exuding the demeanor of a superior person.

“Yes!”

Han Meng initiated the Seal Spell and accelerated the flying sword, a deep blue light streaking across the sky and heading off into the distance, leaving behind the bewildered disciples in the chaotic wind.

“Damn, so that is what Brother Han Meng is like?”

“I misjudged him. Just a moment ago, he spoke so passionately and righteously, and then the moment someone drops fifty thousand top-grade Immortal Stones, he’s immediately sucking up?”

“My eyes are opened!”

“Brother Han Meng is so lucky, I want to suck up too…”

“Hehe, brother, to be honest, I want to as well…”

The cultivators watched the flying sword disappear into the horizon, full of envy, jealousy, and resentment. There were many among them stronger than Han Xing; if only they had been a bit braver earlier, they could be currying favor with Third Young Master Han right now.

…

Elsewhere.

On the flying sword, Li Xiaobai sat cross-legged, resting with eyes closed, exuding an air of calmness. The Huo Family members beside him were stunned and frightened by his prowess. This Li Xiaobai was too impressive. Without shedding a drop of blood, he had resolved the issue with Han Xing, and with just a few words, he solved the problem of being unfamiliar with his surroundings by having Han Meng personally lead them to Han Buzhu’s cave residence. They couldn’t hold a candle to his composure and cool-headedness.

It was mainly the power of Immortal Stones; today they realized what it meant for money to pave the way.

“With money, one can make even ghosts grind the mill. Young Master Li is truly divine!”