Xu Bai Was Not Welcome

At this point, Eunuch Wei's expression became somewhat troubled and awkward, as if he were talking about something difficult to mention.

Xu Bai was a discerning person, and anyone with eyes could see that something was wrong.

If even Eunuch Wei could make such an expression, then something big must have happened, and there's a lot more to it than meets the eye.

Thinking of this, Xu Bai's eyes flickered slightly, and he revealed a mysterious smile.

"Could it be related to me? No way, no way..."

This remark was meant as a joke, and it was just something Xu Bai used to lighten the mood, because the atmosphere was so awkward that he could have carved out a house out of it.

But sometimes, he felt that things were just so strange; what was meant to be a joke would somehow come true.

Eunuch Wei fell silent, but his expression suggested that it was indeed true.

Xu Bai's lips twitched slightly. "Could it really be related to me? I don't think I've ever been to the Ancient Moon Sword Sect, yet I can cause trouble from afar?"

Eunuch Wei shrugged. "It is indeed related to you. This matter is very complicated. In short, the Sect Leader the Ancient Moon Sword Sect has not been in a good mood lately, and the reason for his bad mood is also related to you."

Xu Bai stumbled back two steps.

Impossible, absolutely impossible! Who is the Sect Leader of the Ancient Moon Sword Sect? She is the wife of Rising Dusk King, and also Chu Yu's mother.

Considering all the complicated relationships involved, I should be a junior whom the other party greatly admires. How could I possibly feel so heavy-hearted because of myself?

Think about it. You have a very good relationship with Rising Dusk King, not to mention with Chu Yu. How come things turned so bad once you arrived at the Ancient Moon Sword Sect?

"It's strange, isn't it? At first, our family was also very strange." Eunuch Wei seemed to really like the teacup in his hand, and took another sip. "We don't know what happened here either. All we know is that when you went to the Ruins, Chu Yu's mother ran to the Border Pass and punched the Prince twice before running away. It seemed like there was some kind of conflict between the couple."

"That has nothing to do with me, right?" Xu Bai said speechlessly. "I've never even met her. Could it be that she admires my talent, and that admiration has turned into hatred?"

Seeing Xu Bai's exaggerated expression, Eunuch Wei rubbed his temples in exasperation. "It's said to be related to you. After she left, Rising Dusk King kept gritting his teeth and calling your name. Anyway, you'll have to go to the Border Pass first to see what the Prince has to say."

Xu Bai understood.

So it seems we won't be able to go this time either.

Most importantly, he didn't even know what he had done. It seemed like he hadn't done anything, but he had inexplicably offended Chu Yu's mother.

"Then I'll leave?" Xu Bai pointed to the door.

Eunuch Wei said, "The one who tied the knot must untie it. Let's see what the situation is. If it doesn't work, come back to us and we'll try to find a solution for you."

Xu Bai understood, and he didn't linger there any longer, because he really needed to wipe out that force, so he had to hurry.

As for the exact reason why the Sect Leader of the Ancient Moon Sword Sect was in a bad mood, and even how it was related to him, Xu Bai would only find out after he arrived.

The journey from the Great Chu Kingdom's palace to the border was long, but Xu Bai's full-speed flight shortened the time considerably.

When he once again set foot on the Border Pass and arrived at Rising Dusk King's military camp, he saw that every soldier in the camp was very strange, and the strange thing was their expressions.

They were all trying to suppress their laughter, as if they had seen the funniest joke in the world, but the key was that they couldn't laugh.

Holding it in like that, with that half-smile, actually makes people feel really strange.

Especially after Xu Bai arrived, the way these people looked at him became even stranger, as if they were audience members watching a wonderful play.

Although he didn't know what was going on, no one stopped him, so he decided to arrest one person first.

Thinking of this, he didn't stop and grabbed a soldier who was about to leave.

The soldiers were dejected, looking like they had suffered a misfortune.

Especially when he saw his companion's smile, he felt even more unlucky and could only turn around and force a smile.

"Your King Xu, I have other matters to attend to. We've run out of firewood in the kitchen, and the meal isn't ready yet. Otherwise, everyone will go hungry today."

It's a terrible reason, a really bad reason. Even an idiot would think it's awful.

Xu Bai narrowed his eyes slightly. "Skipping one or two meals won't kill you, and it can even strengthen everyone's will. What I'm more interested in is what exactly happened."

The soldiers were stunned.

What do you mean by skipping one or two meals a day to toughen up people's will? Haven't you heard the saying, "A poor general doesn't starve his soldiers"?

The soldiers felt that the thought process of this King Xu was a bit strange, especially his current appearance, which made him even more eccentric.

Of course, he also heard what the other person said, and immediately shut his mouth tightly, as if it had been sewn shut, unable to utter a single word.

"Oh ho, you're pretty stubborn." Xu Bai said with a smile, "I like stubborn people the most."

The soldier remained silent, but pointed to a spot where Rising Dusk King's Camp Tent was located. The meaning was clear: you could ask him anything there; he wouldn't say anything.

They were all on his own people. Xu Bai had only said a few words casually. He couldn't possibly torture them, much less use soul control. So when he saw that the soldiers wouldn't talk, he let them go.

However, he has now obtained some information that this place is indeed related to him.

After releasing the soldiers, Xu Bai did not linger and went to the Camp Tent.

The Camp Tent door was closed, and before he could even raise his hand to knock, he heard the voice of Rising Dusk King coming from inside.

"Come in."

The voice was very muffled and somewhat hoarse.

Xu Bai didn't bother with formalities and simply pushed the door open.

After going inside, I closed the door behind me, and only then did I have time to look around at the scene inside.

The furnishings inside were very similar to what I had seen before, but there was an incongruous person standing not far away.

Rising Dusk King's expression was very serious, showing no emotion whatsoever. But this serious expression, combined with Rising Dusk King's unlucky look, made everything seem quite absurd.

"Your Prince, you've really had a run of bad luck. Why do you look like you've swallowed a fly?" Xu Bai said with a slightly teasing tone.

As is customary, if Xu Bai makes a joke at this time, Rising Dusk King will inevitably follow suit, and the two will engage in mutual flattery for quite some time.

But this time, after Xu Bai said those words, Rising Dusk King actually nodded and admitted it, without any intention of arguing with Xu Bai.

"Sigh..." Rising Dusk King touched his face, recalling the time he was hit before, his tone filled with nostalgia. "Sigh... It's been so long since she hit me, and when she suddenly hit me, I felt quite comfortable."

"Hiss..." Xu Bai gasped and took two steps back, his gaze toward Rising Dusk King becoming strange.

Good heavens, it's unbelievable that a master Entering Sainthood Expert would have such a peculiar hobby.

Rising Dusk King asked curiously, "Is this strange? When I was not yet powerful, I was not strong. She was already very strong at that time. It is normal for me to be beaten. Hitting is a sign of affection, scolding is a sign of love. It is perfectly normal for husband and wife to fight and bicker."

Xu Bai chuckled and said, "That's true, but there's no need to make it so obvious."

Rising Dusk King pursed his lips, meaning that Xu Bai still didn't understand.

Seeing this, Xu Bai said that he really didn't want to understand.

Who would want to get involved with such strange attributes!

I'm a perfectly normal person!

No normal person would like that, right? Rising Dusk King saw Xu Bai's rejecting look, he realized for the first time that there was still some chasm between them.

After letting out a silent sigh, Rising Dusk King glanced at Xu Bai, his expression gradually becoming serious.

He wanted to return to his former self, after all, he used to be this serious and unsmiling.

However, what he didn't expect was that since Xu Bai learned about his special attributes, his image in Xu Bai's eyes had completely collapsed.

"What brings you here to see me this time? And could you please stop making that face? It's making me uneasy."

What was Xu Bai's expression like? It was that really weird expression.

It looks so good that you just want to kick it in the face.

If it weren't for Rising Dusk King's good self-control, I really would have liked to go up and kick him.

Xu Bai coughed, rubbed his face vigorously to smooth out his expression, and then explained what had happened and his purpose.

We need to focus on important matters; we can think about these things later.

This time, it was Rising Dusk King a strange expression.

Before Xu Bai, Rising Dusk King was first surprised, then his expression became complicated, and soon it turned into an expression similar to gloating.

This expression is like there's a huge pit in front of you, but someone is about to jump in. Not only does he not stop them, he even wants them to jump in because he himself has fallen into that pit before.

Xu Bai felt his hair stand on end instantly. "Still angry?"

Whose anger is it? It's naturally from that person from the Ancient Moon Sword Sect.

Rising Dusk King exhaled through his nose. "What do you think?"

Xu Bai grinned. "To be honest, I really don't know why this has anything to do with me. I've never even seen it..."

Rising Dusk King was overjoyed, his mouth practically stretched to his ears. He patted Xu Bai's shoulder forcefully, striking a very magnanimous pose. "You'll see when you get there..."

Xu Bai shook his head. "I have a feeling there's a huge pitfall ahead, I'm not going."

Rising Dusk King withdrew his hand. "You'll fall into this pit sooner or later. If you explain it clearly, then there won't be any problems. If you don't explain it clearly, the pit will only get bigger and bigger until you can't avoid it anymore and you'll fall in automatically."

Xu Bai said speechlessly, "Then you have to tell me what kind of pit it is. If I don't even know what the pit is, how am I supposed to bury it?"

That's what they say, and that's the logic, but if you don't even know what a pit is, how can you possibly fill it?

Rising Dusk King Shengyou chuckled, "Don't worry, just go. I can't explain this to you. As long as you fill this hole, you'll get your share of the benefits."

"Don't you love martial arts manuals the most? The Ancient Moon Sword Sect has a lot of them."

Xu Bai's eyes lit up, but quickly returned to normal, his face full of rejection.

No matter what you say, he absolutely will not go until this matter is made clear first.

"Are there really that many secret manuals? If this hole is filled, can I really get them all?"

Finally, he added, though his face still showed refusal, he couldn't resist his curiosity.

Rising Dusk King said matter-of-factly, "There must be a lot. It's an ancient heritage, and even now it's considered one of the world's top powers. Just think about how many secret manuals there are. If he were willing to give them all to you, you would definitely become rich."

His appearance, coupled with the Rising Dusk King was rubbing his hands while speaking, gave him an extremely lewd impression.

Xu Bai pondered for a moment and said, "Then shall I give it a try?"

Rising Dusk King: "Let's give it a try."

Xu Bai didn't say anything more, said goodbye, and turned to leave.

Although he seemed reluctant just now, if there are many secret techniques, it's not impossible.

Ah, it smells so good.

Thinking of those progress bars, he felt he had no reason to refuse.

"Wait!" Before Xu Bai could even leave the Camp Tent, Rising Dusk King stopped him again.

Xu Bai turned around. "Is there anything else?"

Rising Dusk King leaned closer to Xu Bai and said, "I'm thinking, if you can explain this matter clearly and cover up the pit, you can talk to my wife. As for hitting me, you can do it secretly. Although I like it, it's done in front of so many people. Do it secretly in the future."

Xu Bai felt that if he could make an expression right now, it would definitely be a petrified expression.

Why does it seem like the higher your strength, the weirder these attributes become? Oh well, at least I'm a fairly normal person, and I'm well-liked in the martial arts world.

Look, as long as you make a trip in the martial arts world, everyone will give you face. Isn't that a sign of being loved and respected?

Xu Bai nodded, waved, and left.

Before leaving, he also found out the location of the Ancient Music Sword Sect. Without lingering, he took to the air after leaving the Camp Tent and headed towards the Ancient Moon Sword Sect.

The journey from the Border Pass to the Ancient Moon Sword Sect wasn't actually that far, since the Ancient Moon Sword Sect Leader and the Rising Dusk King were husband and wife, and the two lived very close to each other.

Xu Bai arrived in no time.

There are many powerful forces in the world, such as Academy, the ten major Buddhists, and many Daoist Sect.

The Ancient Moon Sword Sect is also a top-tier power. After experiencing so many ups and downs, it still stands firm in this world without wavering. Its foundation should not be underestimated.

In the martial arts world, the Ancient Moon Sword Sect is very popular.

Besides their exceptional skills, their disciples are also known for their upright and incorruptible character, which are all signs of their popularity. However, what makes them most popular is their legacy.

—Ancient Moon Flying Sword Art.

The phrase "taking the enemy's head from a thousand miles away" perfectly describes the legacy of the Ancient Moon Sword Sect.

Of course, this also describes their great strength and powerful lineage.

The most crucial point is that they use swords.

Who doesn't dream of the martial arts world? Most newcomers to the martial arts world are drawn to swords, which have always been a symbol.

In the past, many people liked to carry a long stick and wreak havoc in the rapeseed flowers, fantasizing that they were chivalrous swordsmen.

Although he ultimately could not escape his parents' clutches and painfully admitted his mistakes amidst screams and cries, it would not erase the sword's supreme status in everyone's hearts.

Therefore, considering all these factors, the reputation of the Ancient Moon Sword Sect in the martial arts world was truly unparalleled.

When Xu Bai stood at the entrance of the Ancient Moon Sword Sect, as usual, no one stopped him.

There wasn't even an announcement! Looking at the excited looks and whispers from the sword sect disciples beside him, Xu Bai couldn't help but sigh, sometimes having a status is really useful.

Of course, that's assuming he didn't hear these guys' comments.

"Oh, it's finally here. This is going to be a good show."

"Do you guys think he'll be kicked out by the Sect Leader?"

"Probably not, after all he is King Xu, but the Sect Leader will be very angry."

"That's right, that's right. Ever since the Sect Leader came back, he hasn't gotten over his anger."

Hearing these conversations, Xu Bai silently turned his head, then shifted his feet and used the Bewitching Shadow Great Art to appear in front of a disciple.

The disciple was still whispering when suddenly his vision blurred and he saw a face full of murderous intent. Instantly, he felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar, and his legs went weak.

"Come here." Xu Bai acted very enthusiastically, grabbing the disciple's arm and forcibly dragging him in front of him, with the expression of a helpful person.

"I'll give you a chance to organize your thoughts and tell me what happened, otherwise... I'll find a pond and throw you in."

This statement is perfectly normal.

But after he finished speaking, the disciple showed a look of horror.

It has to be said that a look of fear is quite normal, but what followed was not right.

"No! Please don't! Don't throw me into the pond. I don't want to be fished out by Senior Brother Qin."

Xu Bai: "..."

Well, Qin Feng has really become famous here.

"I won't throw you into the pond. Tell me, what exactly happened?" Xu Bai said speechlessly.

The disciples of the Ancient Moon Sword Sect looked blank and said in bewilderment, "We don't know. All we know is that after our Sect Leader Rising Dusk King, he came back and kept gritting his teeth and chanting your name, as if he hated you a lot."

Xu Bai: "(_)"

Well, I didn't find out anything.

Given Chu Yu's relationship with Rising Dusk King, it seems rather impolite for him to use the divine soul technique here.

When the other disciples saw Xu Bai looking at them, they all shook their heads, indicating that they didn't know, and their faces turned pale.

They all added a final sentence, roughly meaning that they really didn't want to be lured away by Senior Brother Qin Feng.

Xu Bai didn't get any useful information, so he ignored them and continued walking up the mountain path.

The mountain road was neatly and smoothly constructed, and the higher Xu Bai went, the closer he got to his destination.

Soon, a platform appeared ahead, surrounded by buildings built against the mountainside, which looked extremely grand.

On the platform, disciples of the Ancient Moon Sword Sect came and went in an endless stream.

As soon as Xu Bai stepped onto the platform, before he could react, he bumped into someone.

Wearing a straw raincoat and bamboo hat, paired with straw sandals, he carried a bamboo basket in his left hand, a fishing rod in his right hand, and a long sword on his back.

This incongruous attire was particularly eye-catching in the Ancient Moon Sword Sect, so Xu Bai noticed it at first glance.

"Brother Qin, are you going fishing again?" Xu Bai asked with a smile as he walked up.

Qin Feng, dressed as a fisherman, quickly retreated when he saw Xu Bai approaching. He then pretended not to know him and chose another path to slip away.

Xu Bai raised an eyebrow, took a step back, and blocked the way again. "Old friend, why do you act like you're meeting a stranger, Brother Qin?"

Qin Feng looked up at the sky. "Brother Xu, we're just going fishing. We don't know anything about this. Don't ask us. We really don't know anything."

I don't know, but when someone says they don't know, that's when they know the most.

Xu Bai quickly grabbed Qin Feng and found a secluded corner, curiously asking why the Sect Leader of the Ancient Moon Sword Sect disliked him.

Qin Feng maintained his expression, his eyes fixed on the sky, as if afraid to utter a single word.

But that expression told Xu Bai that Qin Feng definitely knew something.

It might be difficult to use divine soul and violent means against other people, but it would be very simple against Qin Feng.

The easiest way to deal with a fisherman is to fish.

Xu Bai said, "I have a fishing secret that can help you catch big fish."

Qin Feng remained unmoved. "Brother Xu, there are plenty of ways to fish in this World City. I know my own situation very well. You don't need to fool me."

Xu Bai stroked his chin, it seemed this thing still couldn't tempt Qin Feng.

But this is not a big problem at all; he has other methods.

"I know a place where there are lots of fish."

Qin Feng was still looking up at the sky, not wanting to talk to Xu Bai, but his expression stiffened slightly after Xu Bai said those words.

Then, like a puppet, its head, which had been tilted back, slowly returned to its upright position in a particularly stiff posture...

"Is that true, Brother Xu? I feel that we are completely open and honest with each other. Since you want to know, I will tell you."

Xu Bai: "..."

When Xu Bai emerged from the hidden corner, Qin Feng had already left happily.

As he left, he held Xu Bai's hand and thanked him repeatedly.

Of course, since it was Xu Bai's first time visiting the Ancient Music Sword Sect, he didn't know where to find plenty of fish.

He heartlessly lied to Qin Feng, but those things don't matter. What matters is that he now knows the reason.

Xu Bai took a deep breath, slowly lifted his foot, and walked towards the largest building...