Chapter 47 - Bai Xiaochun leaves the Sect
When the first ray of dawn fell on earth, Bai Xiaochun felt his identity token vibrate. He let out a long sigh as he turned around and glanced at the cabin where he had lived for the past two years.
“I must be careful during this journey and not lose this small life of mine……” Bai Xiaochun had a troubled look on his face as he put seven-eight layers of leather clothing as well as Zhang Fatso One’s big black pot on his back. Physically, he was small and skinny, so this attire of his made him look like a ball.
Bai Xiaochun left the Scented Cloud Mountain with a heavy heart, heading toward the South Bank’s gate. Along the way, many disciples saw Bai Xiaochun and were stunned by his attire.
Bai Xiaochun had a depressed look on his face. If he met acquaintances, he would wave his hand, bidding them farewell. As he slowly approached the South Bank’s gate from the side, he discovered two people already waiting there. One of them was a youngster who was meditating with his legs crossed, whereas the other was a girl. Seeing her figure from behind, Bai Xiaochun felt that she looked familiar. This lady was currently impatiently pacing back and forth near the gate.
“Du Lingfei?” Bai Xiaochun was stunned.
Du Lingfei also saw Bai Xiaochun and was stunned for a moment, especially when she noticed Bai Xiaochun’s attire, after which, she could only frown.
“The last person on the mission to investigate Senior Hou’s disappearance is you?”
“It is indeed me. What a coincidence……” Bai Xiaochun dryly coughed and averted his gaze towards the youngster at Du Lingfei’s side, as if it was a random gesture. This youngster was expressionless but there was a certain menacing aura surrounding him. When Bai Xiaochun looked at him, the youngster opened his eyes and glanced at Bai Xiaochun with a vague smile.
Something stirred in Bai Xiaochun’s heart. Before he had arrived, Bai Xiaochun had already analysed how Qian Dajin could act during this mission. One of the easiest way was to find a person from the Sect who was similarly executing this mission and once they had left the Sect, this person would secretly dispose of Bai Xiaochun. This way, it would be known to neither God nor a soul.
In this moment, regardless of whether it was Du Lingfei or this youngster, Bai Xiaochun was equally suspicious. Naturally, he wouldn’t let such thoughts show on his face, he even smiled at that youngster.
“This young one’s name is Bai Xiaochun, and who might this Senior Brother be……”
“Green Peak Mountain’s Feng Yan.” The youngster similarly smiled as he spoke.
“So it is Senior Feng. One look at Senior Feng and I can tell that you are definitely not an ordinary senior. This is my first time executing a mission outside the Sect and I hope Senior Feng will offer guidance along the way.” Bai Xiaochun quickly cupped his fist in greeting with an expression suggesting that he was already aware of the other party’s cultivation which was at the seventh level of Qi Condensation.
“Well said, well said.” There was a hint of scorn that flashed past Feng Yan’s eyes. The only reason why he was participating in this mission was because an inner sect disciple, Qian Dajin, had promised him something extremely tempting. Only then did he agree to kill this Bai Xiaochun during the mission’s execution.
This was a very easy task for the youngster, to the point that he did not even need to personally dispose of Bai Xiaochun. Just by giving Bai Xiaochun a slight shove, he could make it look like Bai Xiaochun had died from an accident.
The only thing that he had to be careful of was to not let Du Lingfei notice. However, it was clear to him that Du Lingfei being involved in this mission was also part of Qian Dajin’s plan.
Du Lingfei frowned. She would have never thought that she would actually meet that hateful fellow in front of her when she was going out to execute a mission. This mission was not forced onto her by others, but one that she herself had taken the initiative to accept. After all, even though this mission was somewhat dangerous, overall, it was still easy and worth a lot of Contribution Points.
She had been stuck at the peak of the fifth level of Qi Cultivation for a very long time and wanted to obtain enough Contribution Points to exchange for another Soaring Cloud Incense and break through to the next level. At the thought of the Soaring Cloud Incense, her animosity toward Bai Xiaochun increased.
“He is as cowardly as a mouse!” Seeing Bai Xiaochun look her way, Du Lingfei loathed him even more from the bottom of her heart, especially since the other party’s getup made him look like a ball from head to toe. He was even carrying a big black pot on his back. No matter how you looked at him, it was an appearance of one who feared death to the extreme.
Du Lingfei scoffed coldly and ignored Bai Xiaochun as she cupped her hands, greeting Feng Yan.
“Senior Feng, everyone is accounted for. Please take out the Wind Rider. The earlier we finish the mission, the faster we will be able to return.”
Feng Yan smiled and used his right hand to pat his storage pouch. A white ray shot against the wind. It then quickly turned into a white boat about two zhang long in mid-air.
(ED note: one zhang is approximately 3.58 meters, or 3.64 yards)
Bursts of fluctuating spiritual energy spread out from the top of this boat, forming an imposing pressure.
“Senior Feng, what is this?” After seeing this, Bai Xiaochun sized the boat up with excitement. This was the first time that he had seen such a thing, especially with regards to the fact that this boat was floating in mid-air. With a single look at the boat, Bai Xiaochun could tell that it was meant for transportation, making him feel even more amazed.
Du Lingfei had a look of contempt in her eyes, whereas Feng Yan, who was standing aside, smiled.
“This thing is a Wind Rider. When going out to execute missions, or if going to a faraway place, the Sect would offer this kind of boat for rent. It’s very convenient to operate as it does not consume much Qi when controlling it. Its only downside is that it consumes a lot of Spirit Stones.” As Feng Yan was speaking, he jumped up and landed inside the boat.
Du Lingfei followed closely behind him, and Bai Xiaochun also quickly jumped onto the boat. This boat was not big and there was not much space inside, but it was more than enough to fit three people. Bai Xiaochun sat at the back, and as he touched here and looked there, he found this object even more impressive.
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