Eavesdropping on Inner Voices, Yunxiao Draws Her Sword Against Dingguang Immortal at the Start

"What? Zhao Gongming, Qiongxiao, and Bixiao will all die, and you will be crushed under Qilin Cliff? This..."

Tongtian Cult Master was so shocked his jaw dropped. He stumbled, almost falling off his cloud bed.

Yunxiao choked back sobs, tears welling in her eyes as she looked at Tongtian Cult Master. "Teacher," she pleaded urgently, "what... what can we do? This..."

A sharp light flickered in Tongtian Cult Master's eyes as he looked at Yunxiao. "Yunxiao, don't worry for now. With your Teacher here, I will certainly not let any of you siblings be in danger. How about this, take these talismans with you, just in case!"

As he spoke, Tongtian Cult Master reached out and grabbed four talismans, shimmering with strange runes, from the air. He levitated them with his magic power and handed them to Yunxiao.

Yunxiao took the talismans, feeling a little calmer. She cupped her hands at Tongtian Cult Master. "Thank you, Teacher!"

Tongtian Cult Master closed his eyes and began to divine.

However, the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation was still a tribulation away, and the Witch-Demon Tribulation had not yet erupted. The heavenly secrets were completely blurred, and even Tongtian Cult Master could not discern much.

After a long while, Tongtian Cult Master opened his eyes, his brow furrowed. He looked at Yunxiao and said, "Yunxiao, don't rush. First, we need to understand the cause and effect of this matter. How about this: you should visit Fifth Peak often these days and interact with Li Xiao. See if you can hear any more useful information. That way, I can prescribe the right medicine and help you overcome this calamity!"

"Yes, Teacher!"

Yunxiao cupped her hands at Tongtian Cult Master and then withdrew.

In Biyou Palace, Tongtian Cult Master reclined on his cloud bed, a green light flickering around him. The light in his eyes surged like two extremely sharp swords, piercing towards Kunlun Mountain. He muttered, "Hmph, Qilin Cliff. Could the calamity of Yunxiao and her siblings be related to the Heavenly Origin Sect?"

Meanwhile, Yunxiao left Biyou Palace. She glanced at Fifth Peak, hesitated for a moment, and then flew towards Three Immortal Island.

Upon arriving at Three Immortal Island, Zhao Gongming and the others came to greet her.

Seeing Yunxiao's distressed expression, Zhao Gongming frowned deeply. "Sister," he asked, "did something happen? Why do you look so upset?"

Yunxiao took a deep breath and looked at Zhao Gongming, Qiongxiao, and Bixiao. "Brother, two sisters," she said, "Teacher divined that we will face a calamity and told us to be careful. These are protective talismans Teacher gave us. You must keep them with you!"

After all, Li Xiao's matter was too strange, and Tongtian Cult Master had forbidden Yunxiao from spreading it. Therefore, Yunxiao attributed the warning to Tongtian Cult Master.

Zhao Gongming and the others took the talismans and hid them close to their bodies.

Bixiao couldn't help but ask, "Eldest Sister, what calamity are we facing?"

Yunxiao shook her head slightly. "I'm not too clear about that either. Teacher didn't say, but Teacher did say..."

"What did Teacher say?" Qiongxiao asked urgently.

Yunxiao looked at Zhao Gongming and her two sisters, hesitated, and then said, "Teacher said that this calamity will involve bloodshed, so we must be extremely careful. However, to break this calamity, it should depend on Senior Brother Li Xiao!"

"Senior Brother Li Xiao? That... that good-for-nothing can help us break the calamity?" Bixiao rolled her eyes and pouted.

"Third Sister, you mustn't speak of Senior Brother Li Xiao like that. Teacher said Senior Brother Li Xiao has great talent and is wise despite his apparent foolishness. Moreover, if we want to break this calamity, we need Senior Brother Li Xiao's help!" Yunxiao chided Bixiao.

"Oh, I understand!" Bixiao stuck out her cute little tongue.

"Sister Yunxiao, this is also why you went to Fifth Peak, isn't it?" Zhao Gongming asked.

"En!" Yunxiao nodded.

Zhao Gongming, Qiongxiao, and Bixiao finally understood.

Yunxiao looked at the three of them. "Brother, two sisters, why don't we go visit Fifth Senior Brother!"

"That's a good idea!" Zhao Gongming agreed.

"No, Brother, Eldest Sister, did Teacher miscalculate? Fifth Senior Brother only has that much cultivation. How can he break our calamity? This..." Bixiao spoke her mind frankly, with a hint of disdain.

"Third Sister, do not speak carelessly. Teacher is a Saint. How could he miscalculate?" Yunxiao said, speechless.

"Oh!" Bixiao replied.

Immediately, the Zhao siblings left Three Immortal Island and flew directly towards Golden Ao Island.

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

"Is Fifth Senior Brother in his grotto-heaven?" Zhao Gongming cupped his hands towards Fifth Grotto.

"Huh? Junior Brother Gongming, three Junior Sisters, why have you returned?" Li Xiao walked out, looking utterly bewildered.

"Uh... uh, Fifth Senior Brother, we were just bored, so we came to find you for a drink and a discussion of the Tao!"

Zhao Gongming grinned.

Discussing the Dao?

What kind of Dao would I discuss with him!

In the eyes of outsiders, I'm a typical good-for-nothing!

What's the trick with these Zhao siblings?

Li Xiao was even more confused.

But since they had already come to his door, Li Xiao didn't feel it was right to turn them away. He extended a hand, making a gesture to invite them in, and said, "Then Junior Brother Gongming, and the three Junior Sisters, please come in!"

"Fifth Senior Brother, please!"

Zhao Gongming and the others said hurriedly.

The group exchanged pleasantries and entered the Fifth Grotto, taking their seats.

Zhao Gongming beckoned, bringing out a jar of fine wine, and laughed heartily, "I've heard Fifth Senior Brother has a good tolerance for alcohol. Come, let's drink three hundred cups together. We won't leave until we're drunk..."

As he spoke, Zhao Gongming poured Li Xiao a large bowl brimming with wine.

Fine!

No good deed goes unpunished!

Li Xiao was even more bewildered.

But when it came to drinking, Li Xiao had never feared anyone. He immediately laughed heartily, "Come, cheers!"

Saying that, he drained the bowl in one gulp.

Zhao Gongming also laughed heartily, picked up a large bowl of wine, and drank it in one go.

Zhao Gongming's plan was none other than to get Li Xiao drunk and then get him to spill the beans while intoxicated, hoping to extract some useful information!

But Zhao Gongming's wishful thinking had clearly gone awry!

If nothing else, during his years as a salted fish on Golden Ao Island, Li Xiao had either been drinking or sleeping. In short, he had done whatever felt comfortable and satisfying.

Therefore, Li Xiao was a seasoned drinker!

Before Li Xiao had even finished drinking to his heart's content, Zhao Gongming had already face-planted on the table, fast asleep.

"That's it?"

Li Xiao rolled his eyes and downed another cup.

The Three Xiao sisters were extremely embarrassed.

Chapter 11: Li Xiao Can Actually See Through the Thoughts of Saints?

Just then, a purple light flashed through Li Xiao's eyes.

It was Li Xiao using his Great Dao Divine Eyes to see Zhao Gongming's fortune.

Oh dear, this Zhao Gongming is truly unfortunate. He gained his treasure only to lose it again, all his efforts were in vain!

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

"Uh? Gained and then lost?"

Yunxiao's pretty face twitched fiercely.

Forget it. Since I've taken Zhao Gongming's fortune and obtained his twenty-four Sea-Calming Divine Pearls, I'll help him out. I'll go to Teacher later and ask him for the Supreme Clarity Treasure Bead. That Supreme Clarity Treasure Bead is effective for both offense and defense, and might be beneficial to Zhao Gongming in the future!

Then, Yunxiao heard Li Xiao's thoughts again.

"Uh? Fifth Senior Brother actually took Brother's fortune..."

Yunxiao's pretty face darkened, and she looked at Li Xiao with a face full of resentment.

Li Xiao didn't understand why Yunxiao was looking at him like that.

Afterward, Li Xiao and the Three Xiao sisters chatted idly.

Relying on his past life's wit and humor, and occasionally throwing in a few risqué jokes for the Three Xiao sisters, he made them giggle, their pretty faces blushing.

After a period of casual conversation, the Three Xiao sisters quickly became familiar with Li Xiao.

They found Li Xiao to be 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 blushing, and chuckled awkwardly, "Um... um Fifth Senior Brother, three Junior Sisters, this humble Taoist has some matters to attend to today, so I shall take my leave!"

Saying that, Zhao Gongming fled the Fifth Grotto as if escaping, making a quick exit.

It turned out that Zhao Gongming had intended to get Li Xiao drunk and pry information out of him. Who would have thought he would get drunk himself first? It was truly embarrassing, and he couldn't face the Three Xiao sisters, so he made an excuse to slip away.

"Fifth Senior Brother, we shall take our leave as well!"

Yunxiao stood up and cupped her hands at Li Xiao.

Qiongxiao and Bixiao also stood up and cupped their hands at Li Xiao.

Immediately, the Three Xiao sisters departed.