Li Xiao Could Actually See Through a Saint's Thoughts?

"What? Zhao Gongming, Qiongxiao, and Bixiao would all die, while you would be suppressed beneath Qilin Cliff? This..."

Tongtian Cult Master was so shocked that he stood there dumbfounded. His body swayed, and he nearly fell headfirst from his cloud couch.

Yunxiao choked with sobs, tears welling in her eyes as she looked at Tongtian Cult Master anxiously. "Master, wh-what should we do? This..."

Tongtian Cult Master's eyes flickered with sharp light as he looked at Yunxiao. "Yunxiao, don't panic yet. With your master here, I certainly won't let anything happen to you siblings. Take these talismans with you for now, just in case!"

As he spoke, Tongtian Cult Master reached out and made a grasping motion through the air, drawing over four talismans inscribed with strange runes. He supported them with his mana and handed them to Yunxiao.

Yunxiao accepted the talismans, calming down slightly. She cupped her hands toward Tongtian Cult Master. "Thank you, Master!"

Tongtian Cult Master closed his eyes and began to calculate.

However, there was still an entire tribulation before the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation, and the Witch-Demon Tribulation had yet to erupt. The heavenly secrets were utterly obscure; even Tongtian Cult Master could discern nothing.

After a long while, Tongtian Cult Master opened his eyes, his brows tightly furrowed. Looking at Yunxiao, he said, "Yunxiao, don't worry. First, we must understand the cause and effect behind this matter. How about this? Go to Fifth Peak more often in the coming days and spend time with Li Xiao. See whether you can hear any useful information. Then your master can prescribe the right remedy and help you overcome this calamity!"

"Yes, Master!"

Yunxiao cupped her hands toward Tongtian Cult Master, then withdrew.

Within Biyou Palace, Tongtian Cult Master reclined atop his cloud couch. Azure light flickered around him, while sharp radiance surged in his eyes like two incomparably keen swords, shooting straight toward Mount Kunlun. He muttered, "Hmph, Qilin Cliff... Could the calamity of Yunxiao and her siblings be connected to the Chan Sect?"

On the other side, after leaving Biyou Palace, Yunxiao glanced at Fifth Peak. After hesitating for a moment, she rode a cloud toward Three Immortal Island.

When she arrived at Three Immortal Island, Zhao Gongming and the others came forward to greet her.

Seeing Yunxiao's unsightly expression, Zhao Gongming frowned deeply. "Sister, did something happen? Why do you look so terrible?"

Yunxiao took a deep breath and looked at Zhao Gongming, Qiongxiao, and Bixiao. "Brother, Sisters, Master calculated that we will face a calamity and told us to act with caution. These are protective talismans Master gave us. You must keep them close at all times!"

After all, Li Xiao's matter was far too bizarre, and Tongtian Cult Master had forbidden Yunxiao from spreading it. Thus, Yunxiao attributed everything to Tongtian Cult Master.

Zhao Gongming and the others accepted the talismans and carefully tucked them away.

Bixiao could not help asking, "Eldest Sister, what calamity are we facing exactly?"

Yunxiao shook her head slightly. "I'm not entirely sure either. Master didn't say, but Master said..."

"What did Master say?"

Qiongxiao hurriedly asked.

Yunxiao looked at Zhao Gongming and her two sisters. After hesitating, she said, "Master said that this calamity will bring bloodshed upon us, so we must be extremely careful. However, the key to resolving it lies with Senior Brother Li Xiao!"

"Senior brother Li Xiao? Th-that waste can help us resolve our calamity?"

Bixiao rolled her eyes and curled her lips.

"Third Sister, you may not speak of Senior Brother Li Xiao like that. Master said Senior Brother Li Xiao possesses great talent and is a truly wise man who hides his wisdom. Moreover, if we wish to break this calamity, we need Senior Brother Li Xiao's help!"

Yunxiao lightly rebuked Bixiao.

"Oh, got it!"

Bixiao stuck out her cute little tongue.

"Yunxiao, is that why you went to Fifth Peak?"

Zhao Gongming asked.

"Mm!"

Yunxiao nodded.

Only then did Zhao Gongming, Qiongxiao, and Bixiao come to a realization.

Yunxiao looked at the three of them. "Brother, sisters, let's pay fifth senior brother a visit!"

"Sounds good!"

Zhao Gongming nodded.

"But brother, eldest sister, could Master have calculated wrongly? Fifth senior brother only has that little cultivation. How could he possibly break our calamity? This..."

Bixiao was straightforward by nature and spoke with some disdain.

"Third Sister, do not speak recklessly. Master is a Saint. How could he calculate wrongly?"

Yunxiao said helplessly.

"Oh!"

Bixiao answered.

Immediately, the Zhao siblings left Three Immortal Island and rode clouds straight toward Golden Ao Island.

Upon arriving at Golden Ao Island, they headed directly for Fifth Peak.

"Is fifth senior brother within his grotto?"

Zhao Gongming cupped his hands toward Fifth Grotto.

"Huh? Junior Brother Gongming, Junior Sisters, why have you come back again?"

Li Xiao walked out, utterly bewildered.

"Um... fifth senior brother, we had nothing to do, so we came to drink and discuss the Dao with you!"

Zhao Gongming grinned.

Discuss the Dao?

What Dao could you possibly discuss with me?

In everyone else's eyes, I'm a textbook waste!

What are these Zhao siblings up to?

Li Xiao grew even more confused.

But since they had already come to his door, Li Xiao could hardly drive them away. He extended one hand in invitation. "Then, Junior Brother Gongming, Junior Sisters, please come in!"

"Fifth senior brother, please!"

Zhao Gongming and the others hurriedly said.

After exchanging courtesies, they entered Fifth Grotto and took their seats.

With a wave of his hand, Zhao Gongming summoned a jar of fine wine and laughed. "I heard that fifth senior brother can hold his liquor well. Come, let's drink three hundred cups to our hearts' content. We won't leave until we're drunk today..."

As he spoke, Zhao Gongming filled a large bowl to the brim for Li Xiao.

Well then!

Unwarranted kindness conceals either treachery or theft!

Li Xiao was even more bewildered.

Still, when it came to drinking, Li Xiao feared no one. He immediately laughed heartily. "Come, bottoms up!"

With that, he drained the bowl in one gulp.

Zhao Gongming laughed loudly as well, picked up a large bowl of wine, and emptied it in one gulp.

Zhao Gongming's plan was simple: get Li Xiao drunk, then make him spill the truth and see whether he could draw out any useful information!

But Zhao Gongming had clearly miscalculated!

Li Xiao might not have been good at anything else, but during all those years he had spent loafing around on Golden Ao Island, he had done nothing but drink and sleep. Whatever was comfortable, whatever felt good, he did it.

Thus, Li Xiao was a true old drunkard!

Before Li Xiao had even begun to enjoy himself, Zhao Gongming toppled onto the table and fell into a deep sleep.

"That's it?"

Li Xiao rolled his eyes and downed another cup.

The Three Xiao sisters were immensely embarrassed.

Chapter 11: Li Xiao Could Actually See Through a Saint's Thoughts?

Just then, a flash of purple light passed through Li Xiao's eyes.

Li Xiao had used his Great Dao Divine Eyes to see Zhao Gongming's opportunity.

Oh ho, Zhao Gongming really is pitiful. This time, he'll gain a treasure only to lose it again—drawing water with a bamboo basket, all that work for nothing!

At the same time, Yunxiao once again heard Li Xiao's inner thoughts.

"Uh? Gain it only to lose it again?"

Yunxiao's beautiful face twitched violently.

Forget it. I took Zhao Gongming's opportunity and obtained his twenty-four Sea-Calming Divine Pearls, so I'll help him out. Another day, I'll go to Master and ask him for the Supreme Clarity Treasure Bead. That bead combines offense and defense, and perhaps it will benefit Zhao Gongming in the future!

Then Yunxiao heard Li Xiao's inner thoughts again.

"Uh? Fifth senior brother actually stole brother's opportunity..."

Yunxiao's pretty face darkened as she looked at Li Xiao resentfully.

Li Xiao did not understand why Yunxiao was looking at him that way.

After that, Li Xiao and the Three Xiao sisters began chatting casually.

Relying on the joking banter from his previous life, and occasionally tossing out a risqué joke or two, he made the Three Xiao sisters giggle nonstop, their pretty faces flushing red.

After chatting for a while, the Three Xiao sisters quickly grew familiar with Li Xiao.

They discovered that Li Xiao was a very interesting person!

After an unknown amount of time, Zhao Gongming slowly woke up. He glanced at the Three Xiao sisters, his old face reddening as he gave an awkward laugh. "Um... fifth senior brother, sisters, this humble Taoist still has some matters to attend to today, so I'll take my leave first!"

As he spoke, Zhao Gongming fled Fifth Grotto as though escaping for his life.

It turned out that Zhao Gongming had intended to get Li Xiao drunk and coax information out of him. Who would have thought that he himself would get drunk first? It was truly embarrassing, and he had no face left to show the Three Xiao sisters, so he found an excuse to slip away.

"Fifth senior brother, then we'll take our leave as well!"

Yunxiao rose to her feet and cupped her hands toward Li Xiao.

Qiongxiao and Bixiao also stood and cupped their hands toward Li Xiao.

Immediately, the Three Xiao sisters departed.