SWNOVELXO Chapter 904 Chapter 905: Old Monkey
904 Chapter 905: Old Monkey
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A blood-red glow descended from the firmament, materializing the List of Villains, with Li Xiaobai's ranking climbing significantly.
List of Villains.
7,000th place: Villain's Guild Gang Leader Li Xiaobai.
A Sin Value of one million wasn't much compared to the entire list, but thankfully, it meant no longer being at the very bottom. Looking ahead, several familiar names came into view.
"6,000th place: Wu Chengjue."
"2,000th place: Ying Diao."
The fact that these two major players were ranked in the thousands caught Li Xiaobai by surprise. It was understandable for Wu Chengjue to have only two or three million in Sin Value, but Ying Diao, after assimilating the entire Minor Ghost World, possessed a whopping ten million in Sin Value. Even so, to only be placed at the 2,000th position was unimaginable; one could barely conceive the terrifying values those at the very top of the list held.
"List of Villains."
"First place: Xueshenzi."
"Second place: Beichen Feng."
"Third place: Xiao Lao Di."
"Fourth place: Wuyan the Slayer Monk."
"Fifth place: Hua Mei Niang."
"..."
To see many familiar names among the top ranks of the list was unexpected; he had never noticed that Beichen Feng and Xiao Lao Di were ranked so highly before. While a high Sin Value didn't necessarily equate to anything definitive, it certainly proved their dominance.
The thought of that old beggar impersonating others and bluffing with their names gave Li Xiaobai an involuntary shiver. Should anyone come looking for him, his life might very well be at risk.
The List of Villains persisted for a moment before vanishing. Li Xiaobai felt a pang of regret, knowing he would have to wait until its next appearance to continue browsing.
Sheathing his sword, he collected the resources spewed out on deck and added them to his purse, his small treasury swole with a substantial sum once again.
"Many thanks to Brother Liu for the assistance. Lin is extremely grateful!"
Standing up, Lin Zhao cupped his fists in thanks, particularly emphasizing the term 'Brother Liu.' Li Xiaobai understood that Lin was aware of him using a pseudonym, since Ming Dao had addressed him as Master Li; Lin's choice not to correct himself was a signal that he would keep the secret.
"It's nothing, just a trifling effort. You all should pick a boat and leave at your leisure. I'll be taking my leave first."
Li Xiaobai waved his hand, appearing nonchalant.
"Isn't Brother Liu leaving with us?"
"The seas stretch out in all directions. Fortunately, I have someone here who can steer a boat,"
Lin Zhao asked, puzzled.
"The Salvation Boat is too slow. I'd rather travel on my own; it's faster."
"Thank you for the discussions and answers yesterday, Lin. We shall meet again if fate wills it."
Li Xiaobai placed his hands behind his back, leaped off the ship, and beneath his feet, a golden light flickered as an ancient war chariot appeared out of nowhere. Before the eyes of the dumbstruck onlookers, he transformed into a golden streak of light, riding through the ocean and stirring up huge waves before disappearing without a trace in an instant.
Aboard the Salvation Boat, the crowd stood with dumbfounded gazes, looking at each other in silent bewilderment.
"Did he just jump down?"
"He's not taking the ship anymore? Is he crossing the sea with his physical body?"
"This is a true big shot. We underestimated him earlier, even mulling over treating him as an equal or trying to recruit him into our team. Looking back, it really was too naive. In his eyes, all of this was probably just a game."
"Who cares? Since Liu Jinshui is a fake name, let's just spread the word about the big shot's glorious deeds when we get back, so everyone knows!"
Lin Zhao wore a bitter expression, leading the group onto another Salvation Boat. They retraced the path back home. They hadn't ventured far from home before beating a retreat. It was inevitable; they nearly faced a total loss before even reaching the Western Continent. If they were to get involved in the chaos of the great tombs there, how could they hope to survive?
Better to play it safe and careful. Upon reflection, going home to lead a carefree but unproductive life didn't seem so bad after all.
At this moment.
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On the surface of the sea.
A golden streak of light parted the waves and swiftly proceeded forward, as a dim, blood-red sun slowly rose, casting the seawater in a deep crimson hue.
This was not the real sun, but rather the power of the Bronze Sword. The sea was pitch-black, making it impossible to discern direction, but the presence of this surrogate sunset allowed one to see quite a few things clearly.
In the distance, the silhouette of a massive island appeared, the dwelling place of the Six-Eared Macaque Ancestor. Li Xiaobai urged the golden chariot beneath him to fly toward the direction of the island.
"The beings on the island are very powerful."
The Bronze Sword carved such a sentence into the void.
"The Six-Eared Macaque Ancestor has a Half-Saint Cultivation Level, of course, it's powerful," Li Xiaobai asserted as a matter of course.
The Bronze Sword continued to tremble, "It is far more formidable than the average Half-Saint. Even from a great distance, I can feel the vigorous Blood Qi inside it, as vast as an endless ocean."
"This time, I am here to visit a friend; I don't think the Monkey King will greet me with rage."
The gigantic outline in the distance gradually became clear, ever-closer, revealing an island akin to the Immortal Realm, silently floating on the sea, shrouded in mist, with birdsong and fragrant flowers, and the faint sound of gurgling water could be heard.
"Squeak, squeak!"
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"Squeak, squeak!"
"Squeak, squeak!"
As Li Xiaobai approached, several monkeys suddenly leaped out from the edge of the island and scratched their ears and cheeks at him, some even picking up stones and hurling them at him.
"Uh... My name is Li Xiaobai, and I've come to visit an old acquaintance named Liuren. I hope the Monkey Kings will grant me passage," Li Xiaobai said to the monkeys with clasped fists and a bow.
"Squeak, squeak!"
The monkeys clearly understood human speech. Upon hearing the term 'Monkey King,' a look of enjoyment appeared on their faces, but they quickly put on serious expressions, glancing around as if guilty of something, obviously fearful that others might overhear.
At the same time, a hint of thoughtful human-like suspicion gleamed in their eyes, as if pondering who Liuren might be.
"She must have arrived on the island recently and possesses the Six-Eared Macaque Bloodline. Has the grand Monkey King ever heard of this person?" Li Xiaobai continued, these monkeys, like the Huo Yun Sword, enjoyed listening to flattery and would practically float to the skies with just a bit of praise.
"Squeak, squeak!"
Upon hearing this, the monkeys suddenly became irate, picking up the stones they carried and furiously pelting them at Li Xiaobai.
[Attribute Points+10000...]
[Attribute Points+10000...]
[Attribute Points+10000...]
These monkeys were not weak, managing to inflict such damage with regular stones. It's no wonder, given that they lived on the island of the Six-Eared Macaque, none of them were ordinary.
Just as Li Xiaobai wanted to reason with the monkeys and straighten things out, a hoarse voice suddenly drifted into his ears.
"The person you are looking for is in seclusion and cannot meet you. Leave quickly!"
"Could the senior be Liuren's ancestor? May I inquire if Liuren is well?" Li Xiaobai asked eagerly.
"With my attentive care, she is naturally doing quite well. The Bloodline Power of the Six-Eared Macaque will shine radiantly within her, and I absolutely won't allow any disturbance from others."
"Kid, I've heard about you. You are quite adept at stirring up storms in the outside world. But let me remind you, don't bring disaster to my domain. If you disrupt our peaceful cultivation, I'll uproot you and your Sword Sect entirely. Now begone!"
The hoarse voice was full of authority. After these words were spoken, Li Xiaobai felt as if his chest had been struck by lightning. His whole body was transformed into a meteor, flying backwards. After spinning through the air, he could only see the hazy outline of the island from afar.
[Attribute Points+1 million...]
Well, this big shot is truly mighty. If they won't let me see Liuren, so be it. I believe the day she leaves her seclusion, she will certainly emerge as a peerless expert.
Li Xiaobai touched his head and his golden chariot turned into a flash of light, heading straight for the Western Continent.