My Daughter Is Diligent and Eager to Learn

Upon hearing Xu Bai's mocking words, the Barbarian Chieftain's face contorted into a purplish-red hue.

Indeed, starting today, there will be another spot available for sainthood. This spot was given by myself; now that I'm dead, there will be a spot for sainthood.

The arrival of Eunuch Wei and Liu Yue made it clear to the Barbarian Chieftain that he had no way to escape this time.

Four saints surrounded him.

If he can escape even this, then he can truly be remembered for all time.

But reality is staring us in the face, and there's no escaping it.

The Barbarian Chieftain suddenly turned to look at Xu Bai and said, "I am more suitable to serve as a fighting force than him. My combat strength is stronger than his. If I live and he dies, he will take the blame!"

The "he" here refers, of course, to the Barbarian Tribe Great Shaman.

The Barbarian Tribe Great Shaman's expression changed, and he hurriedly turned his gaze to Xu Bai, his eyes filled with urgency.

He wanted to speak, but couldn't get the words out.

Because the Barbarian Chieftain was right, in terms of combat power, he could only be considered a bottom-tier among all those who had attained sainthood.

My own abilities are better suited to providing support from the sidelines, but when it comes to actually facing the Ghost Market, the Barbarian Chieftain would probably be more useful.

Xu Bai did not answer, but stood calmly to the side.

Seeing Xu Bai's demeanor, the Barbarian Chieftain assumed that Xu Bai had already weighed the pros and cons, and hurriedly continued, "From today onwards, I am willing to be everyone's vanguard. When the Ghost Market invades, I will be the first to rush forward without batting an eye!"

There's no way around it; everyone's afraid of death, especially these two.

If it weren't for the fear of death, why would he have sought refuge in the Ghost Market? Now, a living example is right in front of him. Whether he can live or die depends on Xu Bai's mood. He can only do his best to fight for his own survival.

Xu Bai narrowed his eyes, and seeing the Barbarian Chieftain's eager expression, said, "I don't need a disobedient person. You answered very slowly back then, so there's no need to leave you alive. Make your move!"

After he finished speaking, the first to launch an attack was not Eunuch Wei and Liu Yue, but the Barbarian Tribe Great Shaman.

To demonstrate his loyalty, the Barbarian Tribe Great Shaman was the first to launch an attack.

A powerful surge of emotion erupted from him, enveloping the Barbarian Chieftain in layers.

Although his combat strength ranks at the bottom among all those who have entered sainthood, he is the best candidate to provide support at this moment.

Upon receiving Xu Bai's reply, the Barbarian Chieftain's heart had turned to ashes, but now, in the utter silence, he unleashed a desperate, all-or-nothing spirit.

"To survive, we cannot fight back; we must break out, and the direction of our breakout should be the weakest point!"

The battle was ever-changing, and in the blink of an eye, the Barbarian Chieftain had already devised a plan.

He turned towards Xu Bai, already transforming into a blur, and arrived with a roar.

"Very good. To find the best method at this time is truly impressive!" Xu Bai narrowed his eyes and said, "Stop him."

This was not said to Eunuch Wei and Liu Yue, but to the Barbarian Tribe Great Shaman.

The Barbarian Tribe Great Shaman gritted his teeth. He had been injured while shielding Xu Bai, but Xu Bai's words were like an order, and he dared not disobey in the slightest. He stood firmly in front of Xu Bai.

"You're courting death!" The Barbarian Chieftain said coldly, looking at the Barbarian Tribe Great Shaman blocking his way.

His former comrade had become his enemy, filling him with indescribable anger.

He raised his right hand and unleashed a powerful palm strike.

This palm strike arrived in an instant, carrying unimaginable destructive power, turning the Barbarian Tribe Great Shaman's face pale.

Just then, he heard Xu Bai's voice.

"If I stop you, you might live; if I don't, and I die, you'll definitely die too."

Upon hearing this voice, the Barbarian Tribe Great Shaman's already pale face turned even paler, as white as paper. However, he gritted his teeth and did not retreat a single step. He mustered all his strength and exchanged a palm strike with the Barbarian Chieftain.

He wasn't particularly skilled in combat, and this palm strike sent a violent shock through his body, leaving him severely injured and swaying unsteadily.

Just one more blow and the Barbarian Tribe Great Shaman will ascend to heaven.

At this moment, Eunuch Wei and Liu Yue finally made their move, arriving before the Barbarian Chieftain with incredible speed.

"You think you can run away from us?"

"Ha, just a stray dog, it has no deterrent power whatsoever."

The two of them each said a sentence, and after they finished speaking, the person was already in front of them.

"Boom!"

The two men attacked fiercely, and gray silk threads rose from Eunuch Wei's body, tightly binding the Barbarian Chieftain.

On the other side, Liu Yue's body was surrounded by ancient-looking characters, which, with a gentle wave of Liu Yue hand, were affixed to Eunuch Wei's gray silk thread.

In just a moment, the silk threads and ancient characters burst forth, creating an endless roar.

After the roar, the sky and earth changed color, and Xu Bai and the Barbarian Tribe Great Shaman retreated rapidly, avoiding the aftershocks of the attack.

In the aftermath, the earth perished, the white clouds in the sky were scattered, and nothing grew where it passed, making the already barren land even more desolate.

"Ah!"

Xu Bai could hear terrifying screams and continuous bombardment coming from inside.

The figure continued for nearly a quarter of an hour before the sound gradually disappeared.

Smoke and dust drifted in the air, obscuring visibility.

Upon seeing this, Xu Bai lightly waved his sleeve, and instantly a strong wind arose.

The thick smoke and dust that blotted out the sky vanished instantly with a wave of his sleeve, revealing the situation in the arena.

In the arena, the Barbarian Chieftain was still there, without even any external injuries, standing motionless like a piece of wood.

Meanwhile, Eunuch Wei and Liu Yue approached Xu Bai.

"Is it resolved?" Xu Bai asked.

He looked at the Barbarian Chieftain, who seemed unharmed, and wondered what he meant.

Just then, the Barbarian Chieftain's dull eyes shifted, and he raised his right foot, taking a step forward. It was this action that started with his raised right foot and gradually spread throughout his body, turning him into ashes.

The ashes drifted in the wind and soon disappeared into the boundless sky.

The Barbarian Chieftain is dead!

"In this world, another Supreme Saint has been added to the ranks," Xu Bai said, squinting his eyes with satisfaction.

The Barbarian Tribe Great Shaman quickly flattered, "That's right. With the Prince taking action, who in this world can't be defeated? Any method the Prince uses is the most ingenious method in the world."

At this moment, the Barbarian Tribe Great Shaman was like a lapdog, wagging his tail in front of Xu Bai.

"Killed him?" Eunuch Wei raised his eyelids slightly and asked indifferently.

Upon hearing this, the Barbarian Tribe Great Shaman felt his hair stand on end and couldn't help but shudder. He stammered, "King Xu, you promised me. You are so wise and great, and your strength is so formidable. You cannot break your promise."

He was getting anxious and used every flattering word he knew.

Before, other people said those things to him, and he only knew that he was happy to hear them, but he didn't bother to remember them. Now, however, he is racking his brains to say them.

Xu Bai's lips curled up slightly; this feeling was wonderful.

To be honest, he really disliked this traitor and wanted to kill him with a single blow, but this guy was still of great use to him.

It's the same whether you kill it after you've used it or not.

Forget about credit issues; these two guys tried to harm him before, so there's no way they're going to survive.

"No need to kill him." Xu Bai said with a smile, "Release your soul so I can examine it. Don't worry, I haven't killed you yet, and I absolutely won't make a move."

The Barbarian Tribe Great Shaman seemed very hesitant.

He knew that Xu Bai was proficient in the art of controlling the soul, but Xu Bai at present only had the strength of the first rank of Saint, so he had no way to control him.

However, if he were to release his divine soul, the situation would be different. Once his divine soul was released, it would be like opening a door, allowing Xu Bai to easily achieve his goal.

Seeing the Barbarian Tribe Great Shaman's hesitant expression, Xu Bai frowned and said, "What, you're still unwilling? What you said earlier was all a lie. It seems I'm not the most brilliant and powerful one in your eyes. Then there's no use keeping you around."

At this point, he prepared to wave his hand, signaling Eunuch Wei and Liu Yue to kill the man.

At this moment, the Barbarian Tribe Great Shaman finally regained consciousness.

Yes, I'm in this situation now, and I have no other choice.

Putting everything else aside, with just one word from Xu Bai, he could be gone in an instant.

What are you still hesitating about? Open your soul, and you might live; don't open your soul, and you will definitely die.

He could choose between life and death.

After realizing his mistake, the Barbarian Tribe Great Shaman quickly bowed his head and said, "I am willing to open my soul and ask Your Prince for forgiveness. I was just momentarily bewitched."

He lowered his status to the lowest level, seeking only to survive.

Xu Bai nodded, not dwelling on the other party's hesitation earlier.

The Barbarian Tribe Great Shaman closed his eyes and opened his soul completely.

At this moment, Xu Bai finally used his divine soul power to directly invade the divine soul of the Barbarian Tribe Great Shaman.

The next moment, a powerful divine soul force explored within the soul of the Barbarian Tribe Great Shaman.

The exploration was slow; Xu Bai wanted to explore every possibility.

First, he discovered many of the Barbarian Tribe secrets, but these secrets were no longer important, because there were no Barbarian Tribe left.

After searching for a long time, he finally found the information he was looking for.

Ghost Market!

These two guys actually sided with the Ghost Market, so they must be connected to Ghost Market. Therefore, we can definitely obtain this information.

Xu Bai now understands the current situation: he must destroy the Ghost Market before he can deal with others, such as the Supreme Saint.

He didn't want to keep the Ghost Market any longer; it was just a thorn in his side, and it was better to get rid of it.

After a period of time, Xu Bai digested the information in his soul and then withdrew. After carefully organizing his thoughts, he looked at the Barbarian Tribe Great Shaman who had recovered.

"From this moment on, I am dead. Tell the people of the Ghost Market that I am gone, killed by you. And the price you pay is the Barbarian Chieftain, understand?"

From the information he had just received, he knew that these two guys were ordered by the people of the Ghost Market to kill him.

The reason is simple: the Ghost Market is very difficult now.

Their final battle lured the Chu Emperor here, resulting in a devastating defeat for Ghost Market.

Although they severely injured the Chu Emperor, for them, as long as the Chu Emperor was alive, the battle was a defeat.

That is precisely why their previously assured victory has now been completely reversed.

They had no chance of winning, but they said that the Barbarian Tribe Great Shaman and Barbarian Chieftain should kill Xu Bai. Only after killing Xu Bai would they carry out their final unification and march on the human world.

Nothing else matters. The most important thing is the last piece of information: these guys will only attack the human world if I die. So, isn't the answer simple? If I don't die, I might have to try every possible way to lure them out. But now that I have this Barbarian Tribe Great Shaman, I can just fake my death and easily lure them out.

Once that's been brought out, everything becomes simple.

Xu Bai narrowed his eyes, already starting to plan his next move.

The Barbarian Tribe Great Shaman was a clever man; how could he not understand Xu Bai's meaning?

He knew that this time, the Ghost Market was probably truly doomed, and he also knew which side he should stand on now.

Thinking of this, the Barbarian Tribe Great Shaman praised, "Your Prince is truly wise and mighty! Your plan is flawless, and I am truly impressed!"

The person who had never praised others before seemed a little stiff when he started praising them, and Xu Bai felt somewhat embarrassed listening to it.

"Alright, alright, stop talking and shut your mouth. Just do as I say."

He waved his hand, his face full of impatience.

The Barbarian Tribe Great Shaman also shut his mouth, knowing that Xu Bai didn't like his flattery, so he stopped talking.

Xu Bai looked at Eunuch Wei and said, "I would like to trouble you two to take him back to the Great Chu Kingdom and keep him under strict guard. I must return to the Barbarian Territory immediately."

This guy definitely can't stay with me; he should go to the Great Chu Kingdom so that I can completely control him.

As Xu Bai said this, he subtly gave a wink. Eunuch Wei, who had been in contact with Xu Bai for many years, naturally understood and gave a knowing look.

When this Barbarian Tribe Great Shaman completes this mission, that will be the time of his death.

"You're going back to see your daughter, right?" Liu Yue suddenly asked.

Xu Bai had been hunted down by the First Prime Minister in the past, and they didn't usually have any interaction. Now, upon hearing Liu Yue speak, he nodded.

They were enemies at first, but now they've become allies, so naturally I won't hold back.

After a moment of contemplation, Liu Yue suddenly took out two books from his person and handed them to Xu Bai.

Xu Bai looked puzzled. "What is this?"

"One of the books contains my experience of failing to become a saint. Don't look at me like that. I did fail. Who hasn't failed?" Liu Yue said.

"As for the other book, it's a book for scholars who can cultivate all the way to the Extraordinary Rank 9. I know about your daughter's situation and I'm very interested to see how far she can go."

"I also need a successor. I don't think anyone in the world is good enough. You were fine, but you're already famous. So, I'll give you to my daughter."

Xu Bai was stunned; he hadn't expected this outcome.

But he was naturally happy to have gained a book on his Entering Sainthood Failure Insights and a book that could help him cultivate to the Extraordinary Rank 9.

He could use the lessons he Entering Sainthood Failure Insights, and he could give the book to his daughter—wasn't that a win-win situation? Xu Bai wasn't one to be ignorant of social etiquette, and after receiving the benefits, he clasped his hands in thanks and said, "Thank you."

Liu Yue waved his hand, seemingly unconcerned about everything, and without saying much to Eunuch Wei, turned and left.

Looking at Liu Yue's retreating figure, Eunuch Wei's gaze was deep. "This fellow will be here soon too."

Soon?

Upon hearing these two words, Xu Bai pondered for a moment before saying, "The Exiting Sainthood?"

Eunuch Wei nodded. "The greatest scholar in the world today is very close to that goal. Fortunately, he is a friend, not an enemy."

Since the Chu Emperor ascended to heaven and broke the rules, Chief Mu became the second person to Exiting Sainthood. Now the third is about to arrive, and Xu Bai is also somewhat emotional.

After chatting for a while longer, Xu Bai, deeply concerned for his daughter, took his leave. Eunuch Wei also did not linger, heading towards the Great Chu Kingdom ...

Barbarian Territory.

Royal Palace.

This is the most important place in the entire Barbarian Territory, and the central hub of all the cities.

At this moment, the originally solemn place became unusually joyful.

A small figure was running around in the palace.

Behind this figure were dozens of experts at the Transcendent Realm.

"Hehehe, you can't catch me!"

The figure belonged to a five or six-year-old girl, but she was exceptionally agile, jumping and hopping around on the rooftop.

Upon closer inspection, one would discover that this little girl was actually a master at the Transcendent Realm.

Dozens of experts at the Transcendent Realm were on tenterhooks as the little girl ran and jumped around.

"Princess Ling, Princess Ling, please come down quickly! If anything happens to you, I'll lose my life!"

"Princess Ling, we're really not here to capture you, we're just here to protect you! Don't run away!"

"Watch out, watch out! That tile under your feet is loose!"

Every Transcendent Master's face was covered in sweat; they were terrified that the little girl would fall off the roof.

To be born as a human being is to transcend the mundane!

Such a Transcendent Realm should not have fallen from the roof, but unfortunately, it was this little princess.

From the moment this little princess learned to read, her learning speed was extremely fast, and she grew up extremely fast as well. In a short period of time, she grew into this state. Most importantly, she has the strength of the Transcendent Realm, but she has no cultivation profession.

Such leaping around on the rooftops is entirely due to immense strength; there is no magic involved.

Moreover, the children were very mischievous, and in a short period of time, they had already caused thirty-two disturbances in the palace. Although they were all children's pranks, they still caused everyone a lot of trouble.

They were worried, but no one dared to say anything, after all, the person in front of them was no ordinary person, born into a power at the very top of the world.

His father, Xu Bai, is now Entering Sainthood Expert and the famous King Xu, one of the most supreme people in the world.

With that identity alone, no one would dare to say anything.

Fortunately, although children are mischievous, they don't have any bad intentions. At most, they just play pranks on people, which is in a child's nature.

It won't be annoying; at most, it'll just be a headache.

Xu Ling fled across the rooftop, glancing down at the people below.

With each jump, the anxious look on the faces of those below made her feel happy.

"Stop grabbing me, stop grabbing me! I won't come down. If you catch me and send me to my mother, I'll really get a beating."

As she spoke, she thought back to the time when her mother had hit her with a stick not long ago, and she couldn't help but shudder.

Everyone says that mothers are kind and fathers are strict, but my mother really hit me! As she thought this, Xu Ling rubbed her bottom angrily.

Hmph!

How dare you hit me! I'll turn the entire palace upside down! Let's see if you'll have time to hit me again! In that instant, the brat had this thought.

Moreover, this idea kept growing, making her feel that it was increasingly feasible.

The more she thought about it, the more excited she became, and she was already secretly making plans in her heart.

"Hehe, Uncle Qingfeng is in charge of the Royal Palace Treasury. Let's go and cause a ruckus in the treasury first. Last time I went there, Uncle Qingfeng thought I was cute, but he wasn't wary of me. This time, we must start by causing trouble in the Royal Palace Treasury!"

Having planned out the first step, Xu Ling rolled her eyes, changed direction, and headed towards the Royal Palace Treasury.

At this moment, another figure arrived from another place.

After a long and arduous journey, Xu Bai finally arrived at the Barbarian Territory.

Instead of immediately going to find Chu Ling and his daughter, he went to the Royal Palace Treasury, intending to bring all the books in the Royal Palace Treasury to his daughter to see if she had made up for her shortcomings.

If he could truly learn the skills of those in the industry, it would prove that he had made up for his shortcomings, and Xu Bai would be able to put his mind at ease.

The closer he got to the Royal Palace Treasury, the happier he became.

But before he could even arrive, he suddenly saw a small figure being chased by dozens of Transcendent Realm experts, heading towards the Royal Palace Treasury.

Xu Bai was stunned. He reacted quickly and could see from the cunning features of the figure that he resembled himself.

"Growing so fast? How much power has it absorbed?"

As this thought arose in his mind, he saw Xu Ling land directly on the ground, her short legs carrying her as she ran into the Royal Palace Treasury.

"Looks like this girl is quite eager to learn." Xu Bai thought to himself with a smug smile as he watched Xu Ling land on the ground.

I'm a diligent person myself, always pushing myself to keep up with the pace of life. I never imagined my daughter would be even more diligent and studious than me. She's such a little girl, yet she already knows how to read.

The saying "Like father, like daughter" is indeed true.

The Transcendent Realm expert who was in pursuit suddenly saw someone land in front of the palace, and hurriedly stopped, his face full of vigilance.

They are the little princess's personal guards, so of course we have to be careful.

But at that moment, they saw what this person looked like, and all the grievances they had held in their hearts burst forth.

"Wow!"

"Your Prince, you must stand up for us and do something about the little princess!"

"Even the King of Ling can't control her anymore; she's turned the entire palace upside down!"

"Waaaaah!"

Several experts who had transcended the mortal realm even wiped away tears, which showed how much they had been wronged.

Xu Bai: "?"

It seems my daughter's image of being diligent and studious has been shattered.