CHAPTER 150: CHAPTER 143 SACRIFICE

The delegation from Haijing University ended their visit early and returned to Haijing the next day.

Everyone was full of excitement when they arrived, but they left feeling downcast.

Last night, under the watchful eyes of many, Gao Xuan faced three opponents at once and defeated the three strongest swordsmen of Haijing University one by one.

This genius swordsman, emerging out of nowhere, completely subdued the aura of the Haijing University delegation.

Even someone as resilient as Shen Ning couldn’t hide the gloom on her face.

Standing on the bus, Shen Ning gazed deeply and thoughtfully out the window at the campus of Mingjing University.

Fang Yumei, however, was quite composed, seemingly unaffected by yesterday’s defeat.

She said to Shen Ning, "Yesterday’s loss isn’t necessarily a bad thing. We’ve all learned a lesson from it. This year’s university Sword Dao League will surely be a fierce competition. Gao Xuan is so powerful, we need to adjust our strategy..."

Shen Ning bit her silver teeth and said, "There’s still more than a month left. I still have a chance to advance to Level 8. When we meet again in the Sword Dao League, I must give Gao Xuan a surprise!"

Fang Yumei wanted to comfort her, but seeing Shen Ning’s resolute manner, she said nothing more.

It’s always good for a swordsman to have fighting spirit. It would be alarming if Shen Ning simply accepted defeat without any pushback.

Hai Yunfei and Hai Yunxi, feeling somewhat adrift, actually benefited from this profound lesson.

Fang Yumei then thought of Xin Wuyou from Feijing University, a proud and ambitious young girl. What would happen if she encountered Gao Xuan?

"Gao Xuan will surely win."

Fang Yumei came to this conclusion almost without thinking, but she quickly realized why she had made such a judgment.

Was it because Gao Xuan’s swordsmanship was exquisite?

No, it was because Gao Xuan was deep and unfathomable. Even when facing Shen Ning, he seemed as ethereal as a fairy, winning effortlessly and with ease.

If it were her on the stage, she feared she wouldn’t be able to surpass Gao Xuan in swordsmanship.

This young man is invincible in the East Continent! Even on Pegasus Star, there is no peer his age who can compare!

The sudden realization gave Fang Yumei a strange feeling, yet she trusted her intuition completely.

Gao Xuan, with unparalleled talent, should be able to unlock the Celestial Spirit Sword Box!

Fang Yumei suddenly decided to seek out Gao Xuan for a try.

Even if she can’t open it, she loses nothing. After all, it’s not her taking the risk.

Watching the gates of Mingjing University receding, Fang Yumei wore a mysterious smile and whispered to herself, "I will be back soon."

In the bedroom, Gao Xuan, asleep, was awakened by the chirping of the Six-winged Celestial Cicada.

The mysteriously smiling Fang Yumei also appeared in Gao Xuan’s sea of consciousness.

"This old woman?"

Gao Xuan was somewhat baffled. How could Fang Yumei, merely Level 9, provoke such a strong reaction from the Six-winged Celestial Cicada?

Besides, Fang Yumei had no personal vendetta against him. Just because he defeated Shen Ning and the others, would Fang Yumei want to kill him?

It made no logical sense. Fang Yumei probably wasn’t that foolish.

Unable to comprehend the situation, Gao Xuan marked Fang Yumei with a special tag in his mind, watching for any changes.

"You’re awake..."

Bai Yutang, noticing the subtle change in Gao Xuan, lay on his chest and gently said, "What do you want for breakfast?"

Though Bai Yutang had something to do last night, she couldn’t resist coming to Gao Xuan late at night.

Opening her eyes in the morning to see Gao Xuan filled Bai Yutang with immense satisfaction.

She only hoped such days would last longer.

As for the matters of the Blood God Association, she wasn’t too concerned. The headquarters had sent a special envoy, and she would just assist as needed.

She didn’t want to, nor could she manage other things.

Blood Shadow, Wei Yue, Yuanlong Group, the Yan Family—these were not her concerns.

Savoring breakfast with Gao Xuan, Bai Yutang was ready to enjoy a leisurely morning when she received a notice from Red Flame for a meeting.

Reluctantly, Bai Yutang left Gao Xuan and headed to the Zhongyuan Restaurant.

Since Soul-Seeking Hand Cao Xiong went missing at Zhongyuan Hotel, its business had plummeted.

After all, people who stay at upscale hotels are particularly cautious about their safety. No one wants to stay in such an ominous place.

The choice of Xiaobai and Red Flame to stay here was mainly due to Blood Shadow’s previous appearance here.

Plus, it was cost-effective.

Compared to other hotels of the same level, Zhongyuan Hotel saved 40% on expenses.

Bai Yutang was a bit surprised when she heard Xiaobai calculating like this. This pig was craftier than most people!

In the luxurious executive suite where Cao Xiong had stayed, Xiaobai stood on the desk, tapping it with its front hoof, "Deacon Bai, I’ve made an important discovery."

"Please enlighten me, special envoy." Bai Yutang said respectfully.

She felt Xiaobai was quite eerie, always showing utmost respect in front of this creature.

Moreover, Red Flame was also present.

This burly man was full of immense power, his fierce energy seemingly on the verge of exploding his mind.

So much so that his red hair often flew like flames, and his eyes always sparked with the ferocity of a beast ready to devour.

Bai Yutang didn’t know where Red Flame came from, but judging by the aura he emitted, he seemed to be a tenth-level powerhouse.

This made sense since they were searching for Blood Shadow.

Xiaobai’s beady eyes darted around, appearing quite bizarre.

"I found Yan Qingge."

Bai Yutang was a bit stunned. Yan Qingge has always been at the Yuanlong Group; is there any need to emphasize this specially?

Little White Pig appreciated Bai Yutang’s expression, its pig snout widening into a terrifying arc, revealing a mouth full of large teeth: "I discovered a trace of special aura on Yan Qingge."

"Blood Shadow?" Bai Yutang probed.

Little White Pig forcefully tapped its pig hoof on the table: "That’s right. How many tenth-level experts can there be in Mingjing City? Connecting with Yan Qingge, it can only be Blood Shadow."

Normally, a place like Mingjing City shouldn’t have a tenth-level expert.

Only exceptions like Wei Ming can quietly hide in Mingjing City.

These past few days, Little White Pig had strolled around Mingjing City, confident there were no other hidden tenth-level experts there.

The aura on Yan Qingge, without a doubt, came from a tenth-level expert. And, that aura was elusive and unpredictable, very fitting for Blood Shadow’s characteristics.

Bai Yutang asked, "Why would Blood Shadow interact with Yan Qingge?"

Little White Pig stood up with a grand gesture, its forehooves slashing through the air forcefully: "That’s not important; what is important is that Blood Shadow has appeared."

Bai Yutang hurriedly bowed her head to request instructions: "What are the Special Envoy’s orders?"

Little White Pig said, "In the next few days, I will closely monitor Yuanlong Mansion, watching Wei Yue, Wei Ming, Yan Qingge, and Yan Qingfeng. You need to arrange for hackers to monitor all their electronic information..."

Bai Yutang showed a difficult expression. Finding hackers wasn’t an issue, but monitoring someone of Wei Yue’s caliber was too challenging.

Not to mention how high Wei Yue’s network permissions would be, people like him must have a specialized network security department protecting their privacy.

No matter how skilled a hacker is, they can’t be more capable than the opponent’s network security department. If they truly had that skill, they wouldn’t be hackers.

Little White Pig glared unhappily with its beans-sized eyes: "What, can’t you do it?"

Bai Yutang could only say, "Special Envoy, I will do my best."

She emphasized, "The defending side has the initiative in network security, making it very difficult for hackers to infiltrate a company of Yuanlong Group’s level."

Little White Pig was actually aware of this, but seeing Bai Yutang idle all day, just knowing to hang around with a pretty boy, it was also displeased.

It snorted, "This is an order. Remember, don’t mess it up, or I’ll tear you apart and eat you alive!"

Little White Pig’s voice was icy, its eyes sinister and violent, giving Bai Yutang a shiver. This pig wasn’t joking at all.

"I will definitely cooperate fully with the Special Envoy."

Little White Pig saw Bai Yutang’s pale face, feeling inwardly satisfied. I’m busy like a dog, while you enjoy romance every day, how is that fair?

Besides, as followers of the deity, the only thing we should idolize is the great Divine Lord.

The Divine Lord enjoys destruction and bloodshed, romance is something to be destroyed.

Little White Pig suddenly thought of an idea: since Bai Yutang is so fond of Gao Xuan, let her personally offer Gao Xuan in a blood sacrifice. That destruction of beauty will surely please the Divine Lord.

The Master of Destruction is inherently wicked, delighting in destruction, bloodshed, and ruin.

As long as the offering satisfies the Master of Blood, they will bestow power, or even grant various Marvels and other precious items.

Of course, obtaining the response of the Master of Blood is incredibly difficult.

Little White Pig, as a Divine Servant, was familiar with the Master of Blood’s nature. With a quick turn of thought, it had already figured out a way to curry the Divine Lord’s favor.

Even if the sacrifice failed, it would only cost a pretty boy, with no loss to itself.

Of course, with its current clearance, it couldn’t yet make Bai Yutang do such a thing.

No problem, once Luojia arrived at Mingjing City, Bai Yutang and Gao Xuan would be at its mercy.

Little White Pig, having thought up this idea, decided not to trouble Bai Yutang for now. It waved its pig hoof, "You go get to work."

After Bai Yutang left, Little White Pig said to Red Flame, "I think this woman’s ability to handle things is limited, we cannot count on her. You’ll have to endure some hardships."

Red Flame frowned, "You’ve already found the aura; can’t track it?"

Little White Pig said, "The aura is too elusive, impossible to capture."

It paused, then said confidently, "However, as long as that aura appears once more, I can definitely seize the opponent."

Little White Pig suspiciously questioned Red Flame, "Should we face Blood Shadow, can you win?"

Red Flame’s fiery red hair bristled upwards, balls of flame light flickering across his hair, with eyes turned into two masses of crimson flame.

He roared fiercely, "What Blood Shadow, sneaky little thing, I’ll punch his bladder out."

Red Flame glared at Little White Pig, "Don’t you believe me? I can turn you into roast pig first!"

"Take it easy, take it easy..."

Little White Pig hurriedly waved its two pig hooves, "I was just discussing."

On its pig face appeared an obvious fawning grin: "I know you’re powerful, I’ve always admired you. In my heart, you’re second only to the Divine Lord and Lord Luojia."

Red Flame wasn’t satisfied, grabbing Little White Pig, his fiery palm scorching the pig bristles.

Little White Pig cried out in pain, flailing its four hooves, unable to escape Red Flame’s large hand.

Red Flame, with fiery eyes, said to Little White Pig, "Remember, my big brother Ice Sea is the strongest, my second brother Wind Blade is second, I’m third. Understand?"

"I understand, I remember,"

Little White Pig wailed, begging, "Grandfather Red Flame, please spare me."

Red Flame nonchalantly tossed aside Little White Pig, scoffing, "A pig shouldn’t always be clever, it’s damn disgusting!"

Little White Pig writhed in pain on the ground, daring not say anything. After half an hour, the scorch marks on Little White Pig’s body gradually faded, with new skin and fine white bristles growing back.

"How miserable I am, I want to go home..."

Little White Pig lamented in its heart, this world is damn annoying; although all were of the Demon Race, once they turned human, they no longer regarded it as kin. What a bastard...