I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, So I’ll Max Out My Defense

Chapter 491: 492
Having left the small world, Li Xiaobai felt somewhat dazed. He had thought he would need to take it one step at a time, but to his surprise, everything had been arranged for him.

Indeed, Elder Tong was terrifying, setting her own stage, casting her own net, and catching her own fish, all without showing a single flaw.

All Li Xiaobai needed to do was to honestly play the part of a chess piece and cause confusion.

However, this was exactly what Li Xiaobai wanted, to cause trouble without reserve to scrape together enough Attribute Points. If things went south, he could immediately flee and, once the Eastern Sea was calm, return to open his shop.

After sending Li Xiaobai to the Zong Family’s area, Liuren left.

Master Rong acted quickly. As soon as he saw off Li Xiaobai, he spread the news that the Vice Leader of the Eastern Sea had brought back a young prodigy to Aolai Country.

The same day nearly the entire city was plastered with notices, recounting Li Xiaobai’s legendary experiences and how the Vice Leader had visited him thrice to invite him to Aolai Country, hoping that the young geniuses of all races would seize this opportunity.

…

In a secluded corner of Aolai Country, Li Xiaobai stood in front of a notice board, reading the proclamation in silence.

“The legend of the Immortal Spirit Continent, the number one young prodigy of the Immortal Spirit Continent, Li Xiaobai, moved freely among the major powers of Central Province as a cultivator at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, as if entering a land with nary a soul.”

“The Vice Leader of the Eastern Sea visited the premier battlefield of the frontier thrice and in the end…”

This information was too high-profile, and Li Xiaobai felt like he had been set up. Even without stirring up trouble, this message alone was enough to garner hostility from many, he had to admit that Master Rong was not only an Elder Tong but also dark-hearted.

But since he was here, he would settle in. From this moment, this place would be his starting point.

“Big brother, are you Li Xiaobai?”

While he was deep in thought, a child’s immature voice suddenly came from behind him.

“Smack!”

A small wooden sword hit Li Xiaobai’s back.

[Attribute Points +20…]

The power was a bit weak.

“Indeed, I am Li Xiaobai. Young brother, do you know me?”

Li Xiaobai quickly turned around, his face filled with confusion as he looked at the child behind him, not understanding why the other had suddenly attacked him. It was a boy, about eleven or twelve years old, dressed in coarse hemp clothes, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, his eyes shining with the light of rumors.

“The person in the portrait looks exactly like you. Are you really as formidable as what’s written there?”

The boy didn’t take the bait, continuing to ask on his own.

“Of course, I have traveled across the Mainland, and I am an existence that walks on the road of unrivaled strength!”

Li Xiaobai said proudly with his hands behind his back, already having a plan in mind. He intended to intimidate the little brat first, then inquire about nearby conditions, and find the location of the Zong Family.

For someone like him, a great master, to hoodwink a little kid should be a piece of cake, right?

However, the child didn’t seem intimidated by Li Xiaobai’s demeanor at all. With eyes wide, he defiantly retorted in a babyish voice, “That’s absurd, how could you possibly be the strongest expert of the younger generation? The title of ultimate prodigy only suits my Sister Ya Ya!”

Li Xiaobai was speechless. The kid was quite proud, but no matter how fierce he tried to appear, his childish face only looked like that of a well-behaved child.

He silently chided himself for being silly, taking a child’s word so seriously.

“If you say so, I guess that settles it. I’ll be on my way.”

Li Xiaobai waved his hand, ready to leave, as he still had tasks at hand and was not in the mood to entangle with this little brat any longer.

“Heh, I think you’re just scared!”

“Everything written on this portrait is just an exaggeration; you’re just a weakling that can’t even compare to my sister Ya Ya’s toes!”

The child continued to scold in a milky voice.

Li Xiaobai’s forehead was lined with black veins, not expecting that the first one to antagonize him from the portrait would be a little brat, and he had no interest in finding out who this Sister Ya Ya was that the child was making a fuss about. As a master, he should at least have that much generosity.

“Kid, you can mess around with food, but words should not be carelessly spoken, understand?”

“Some words, if spoken, can lead to death!”

Li Xiaobai said, his face expressionless and his tone chilling.

The child was frightened, taking two steps back but still defiantly glaring with wide eyes: “Do you dare to have a match with me, let us have a good fight and see who is better!”

I’m freaking…

Li Xiaobai was baffled inside. Troublesome people come out from remote places, isn’t that what this situation is all about?

It is easier to deal with the King of the Underworld than these little demons. Facing such a tiny tot, he truly had no good solution. Not to accept the challenge would mean continuous pestering, but to accept the fight would be to bully a child, wouldn’t it?

“In the Aolai Country of the Eastern Sea, private fighting is prohibited. Young man, your thoughts are very dangerous. Be careful or the people from the Punishment Hall will catch you and dunk you in a pig cage.”

Li Xiaobai said fiercely, finding the child annoying.

“Hmph, you are just scared. I am the genius Sister Ya Ya’s brother. If you’re really that great, then join me in the arena and let’s see who is better. We’ll stop when we’ve made our point, how about that?”

The little brat held his head up high with a scornful look.

Li Xiaobai was at his wits’ end; where did this annoying little brat jump out from, spouting such arrogant nonsense?

“Little brother, I’m not interested in bullying you. Hurry off quickly; I have more important things to attend to,” Li Xiaobai said nonchalantly, lifting his foot to walk away, no longer paying attention to the kid.

“Heh, if you dare not fight me, I’ll just follow you, letting everyone know that the so-called strongest young prodigy is just a scaredy-cat. The only true young genius on the Immortal Spirit Continent is Sister Ya Ya!”

The persistent little brat followed closely behind, convinced in his heart that Li Xiaobai wasn’t all that capable.

Because Sister Ya Ya had once told him that real powerhouses never boast about their capabilities. Li Xiaobai, with all his grandstanding and self-promotion, was definitely nothing but a half-baked fighter.

How dare he claim to be a legend of the Immortal Spirit Continent—such shameless arrogance was unheard of!

“Heh, suit yourself.”

Li Xiaobai felt quite depressed. He still had no clue about the task Master Rong had assigned him, and he had no time to tangle with a little pest. In his eyes, Aolai Country was just a vast net, waiting for the right moment to catch all his adversaries.

“I just don’t know if I’m included among these adversaries.”

Li Xiaobai pondered, still remembering the captivating eyes of Huahuo and Master Rong’s unfathomable demeanor, unable to guess their true intentions.

The temptation from Huazi was too great; it was hard to ensure that they wouldn’t make a sudden move. He had to be ready for anything.

If the Great Family Head acted dishonorably, he would run away immediately.

With the inexhaustible supply of talismans in the shop aiding his escape, his skills in fleeing were certainly the best in the world.