Chapter 342: Chapter 342: Just Like My Apprentice
"Er, Wu, Feng, you two might want to brace yourselves," Yuan Qifeng said leisurely. Since they were all from the same Sect, he felt it necessary to give them a heads-up.
As for whether they would flee for their lives or resort to licking Lao Huang’s backside, that depended on whether this group had any sense.
However, his words struck Wu Mo and the others as a prediction they would lose the bet, and they were disgruntled.
Wu Mo said with disdain, "Senior Brother, just take care of yourself."
Yuan Qifeng was speechless. He finally understood how Bai Yisheng had felt earlier, as if he had eaten shit.He had intended to offer them friendly advice, and yet...
So be it!
He said no more.
Bai Yisheng, standing beside him, also looked like he wanted to say something but stopped himself.
As for the people behind him, each of them held back their laughter, as they knew better than anyone that Zi Ji could indeed drive away the Ancient Ferocious Beasts.
"Everyone, please move up there to watch. I’m afraid you won’t see clearly from here and might accuse us of reneging on the bet," Guang Xiaoyu said, pointing to a certain high mountain.
"Very well!" Wu Mo glanced back at Qinglian and then followed Guang Xiaoyu.
「In the mountains.」
Zi Ji led Lao Huang, searching for a long time without finding any trace of the Ancient Ferocious Beast. She frowned deeply. Fortunately, at that moment, Guang Xiaoyu’s voice transmission gave her the exact location.
After hesitating for a moment, she headed in the direction Guang Xiaoyu had indicated.
And sure enough...
From a distance, she saw the immensely tall Ancient Giant. It was resting with its eyes closed but was suddenly awakened by a familiar fluctuation of qi.
It snapped its eyes open and saw Zi Ji and Lao Huang not far away.
The Ancient Giant leaped to its feet immediately.
That Spiritual Beast again!
Damn it!
Whose little girl is this?
It began to panic.
Zi Ji chuckled. "Hey, Little Giant, don’t run away!"
Damn it! the Ancient Giant thought. It rolled its eyes and cursed as it fled, "I @#%...!"
Not run? Was it waiting to die?
It felt deeply wronged. After all, it was an Ancient Ferocious Beast, its fearsome reputation known far and wide, yet now it was being chased by a little girl.
Above the high mountain, the scene remained serene and silent.
At this moment, Feng Yuhan couldn’t help but laugh. "It’s been quite a while. Could it be that your little junior sister has been eaten by the beast?"
Guang Xiaoyu’s expression remained calm as she replied, "You little girl, you look pleasant enough, but your words are so sharp and spiteful, and you’re two-faced—just like that disciple of mine."
"Oh, my."
Feng Yuhan’s smile grew even wider. "Such big talk! For someone so young, you’re quite the boaster. Did you grow up eating garlic?"
"That’s right! And a disciple? You have a disciple?"
"So young, and you dare take on disciples? Aren’t you afraid of leading them astray?" the others retorted, the unconcealed mirth in their expressions intense.
Wu Mo also spoke up. "May I ask who your disciple is?"
"Probably some six or seven-year-old brat she tricked."
"Exactly."
"Only a child that young would be fooled by her. Poor kid!" Their words were casual but dripping with sarcasm.
Not far away, Bai Yisheng’s group frowned.
Guang Xiaoyu just smiled and didn’t bother to explain.
A few more minutes passed.
Feng Yuhan laughed heartily. "Give it up! Your little junior sister has definitely been eaten by the Ancient Ferocious Beast by now."
However, hardly had these words been spoken when a violent tremor suddenly came from the distant mountains. No, it wasn’t just one; a series of tremors followed.
The earth quaked and mountains swayed, accompanied by thunderous rumbles.
The group stared in shock.
It drew nearer. Closer and closer came the Ancient Giant, immensely tall, its form robust and majestic. A single roar from it could shatter the firmament.
A single swipe of its paw could easily obliterate powerful Lords.
It was because of its existence that the disciples of Fairy Valley had long hesitated to enter this area or attempt to take the Creation Green Lotus.
But now, this terrifying Ancient Giant was actually running—uh, it actually looked like it was being chased, its face a mask of terror.
Then, everyone heard Zi Ji’s voice, "Little Giant, don’t be afraid! Come home with me!"
Wu Mo’s mouth fell slightly open.
Feng Yuhan was dumbstruck.
Bai Yisheng and the others were no longer surprised; they just wondered if Wu Mo and his companions would end up licking Lao Huang’s backside.
Guang Xiaoyu broke into a smile and shouted, "Little Junior Sister, go for it!"
Before arriving, she had heard of Zi Ji’s exploits: chasing Ancient Giants, pursuing the Sky Swallowing Python. That was why she had been so sure of the outcome of this bet.
Added to that, their opponents were disciples of Fairy Valley, renowned as the unluckiest Sect in all the Nine Heavens.
For a moment, Guang Xiaoyu felt a playful urge. The Creation Green Lotus itself wasn’t her main concern...
"Senior Sister, help me stop it!" Zi Ji called out to them, her expression a bit anxious. "It’s running too fast, I can’t catch up!"
Guang Xiaoyu chuckled. "No rush, take your time chasing it."
The fleeing Ancient Giant heard the exchange between the two girls, and its heart trembled. Damn it all, she has backup!
These women of the Human Clan are truly outrageous!
In its haste, it glanced up at the mountain and spotted Guang Xiaoyu.
Suddenly, the Ancient Giant froze.
So familiar.
Why does she seem so familiar?
It felt as though it had seen this little girl somewhere before.
By the time it snapped back to reality, Zi Ji and Lao Huang were nearly upon it. It gritted its teeth and sprinted away with renewed speed.
Zi Ji cried out, "Little Giant!"
The chase continued for another full hour, but alas, in the end, Zi Ji still couldn’t catch up. She returned, dejected.
"Senior Sister, I couldn’t catch up," she said helplessly. "Little Giant runs so fast!"
"It doesn’t matter. When Senior Brother arrives, he can subdue it," Guang Xiaoyu said with a smile.
"Hmm?" Hearing this, Zi Ji suddenly grew excited. "You came back with Senior Brother, didn’t you?"
Guang Xiaoyu nodded.
Zi Ji’s smile blossomed. "I knew Senior Brother wouldn’t die."
They chatted briefly.
Guang Xiaoyu said no more, then turned her gaze to Wu Mo, who wore a constipated expression. She narrowed her eyes. "To tell you the truth, the Ancient Giant and the Sky Swallowing Python fled this area entirely thanks to the efforts of my little junior sister. Now, what do you have to say?"
Wu Mo’s face turned ashen. He was so shocked he didn’t know what to say.
Feng Yuhan, who had been so bitingly sarcastic earlier, now looked as if she’d eaten shit, her face grim, hands clenched, and utterly silent.
"Little Junior Sister, bring Lao Huang over," Guang Xiaoyu’s tone shifted, her smile vanishing as her expression became serious. "It’s time for you all to fulfill your promise."
The group was left breathless.
At this moment, Bai Yisheng sighed. "Miss, where one can forgive, one should forgive. Isn’t this going too far?"
"Heh." Guang Xiaoyu looked up. "I told them before: they could choose reasoning or resort to force. They chose reasoning. Fine. In that case, we’ll use reason. And now... reason is clearly on my side. Don’t you agree?"
"Can we change the demand?" Bai Yisheng pleaded, unable to bear the thought.
"No!" she rejected outright.
MOO!
Lao Huang rolled its eyes, protesting this unreasonable demand, but Guang Xiaoyu simply ignored it.
Zi Ji also felt a pang of sympathy. "Senior Sister, can’t we just forget about it?"
"No negotiations," Guang Xiaoyu said sternly. "Little Junior Sister, you should be grateful you’re still alive."
The only correct thing Wu Mo and his group did was not attacking Zi Ji immediately—though it’s not certain they could have killed her anyway.
But what if it had been a different, powerful enemy?
Besides, they were Fairy Valley disciples. Guang Xiaoyu didn’t want to start a massacre, but a lesson was definitely in order.
This was firstly for Zi Ji’s sake. In the long years of cultivation ahead, she would encounter many such situations. Guang Xiaoyu had to teach her how to survive.
How to deal with powerful foes.
She couldn’t just face them with kindness, only to suffer losses or even risk a tragic death.