You Can't Leave

Xiao Bai felt a chill run down his spine, quite startled by the Beguiler's figure.

As a Martial Granduncle, he had to feign composure, slowly turning around.

It was a tall, slender young man with classic makeup and an extremely pale complexion.

He was thin and pallid, with gentle features and an ethereal air.

His eyes were slightly narrowed, radiating a constant, faint gentleness that didn't compete with others, giving off an androgynous, mysterious, and sickly beauty.

Coupled with his strong aura, he was a bit like a Lin Daiyu who could uproot a willow tree.

He was Elder Yuhu's second Core Disciple—

The Onmyoji.

Since it was their first meeting, Xiao Bai asked knowingly:

"Which Disciple are you?"

The white-clad youth respectfully replied:

"Disciple Onmyoji greets Martial Granduncle."

His voice was gentle, yet his aura was no less imposing than an Elder's.

Xiao Bai knew that Elder Yuhu had a Golden Core Peak Cultivation. Did this person have such strength as well?

Without exchanging pleasantries, Xiao Bai directly stated his purpose:

"I need a sword, two sets of Daoist Robes, and some Flying Paper Kites for Mortal use."

The Onmyoji smiled gently, gesturing towards the Pill Pavilion:

"Master has already instructed us. Martial Granduncle, please follow me."

My Demoness Wife is quite considerate! Xiao Bai thought.

This Onmyoji seemed alright too. The initial display of airs was just a test, without any obvious hostility.

The snow continued to fall.

The two slowly walked towards the Pill Pavilion.

The base of the Pill Pavilion tower was surrounded by red plum blossoms, the top covered with a thin layer of snow, and the tower itself was majestic and simple.

It was quaint and antique, yet full of spring vitality.

The Pill Pavilion had a total of nine floors, seven above ground and two below.

Xiao Bai had heard rumors that the two underground floors of the Pill Pavilion were a Forbidden Area, storing Dao Alliance Forbidden Medicine and a large amount of raw materials for manufacturing Forbidden Medicine.

Inside the Pill Pavilion, the first floor was for teaching, and the upper floors were the Pharmacy and the Medical Texts.

The top floor was the Reception Floor.

The Onmyoji led Xiao Bai up the stairs to the top-floor reception room.

Xiao Bai's reception was of a high standard, but he always felt like he was being treated as an outsider, with a sense of detachment.

It was inevitable, being the first time.

The top floor was a large, undivided space, with only a screen placed on the north side.

The walls were lined with floor-to-ceiling casement windows, and in the middle of the long table were placed zithers, Chess, calligraphy, and paintings, all famous products of the Tian Yuan Era.

In addition to these, there was also

A Storage Bag.

An Azure Sword in its scabbard.

A stack of translucent, dark yellow Talisman Paper.

And two sets of Snow Flame Sect Deacon Daoist Robes.

It was a little more than Xiao Bai had asked for...

The Onmyoji said:

"The sword for Martial Granduncle was forged yesterday by Senior Brother Mo of Sword Wielding Peak, engraved with the Mortal Access Seal. Martial Granduncle only needs to perform Blood Binding with it and attach the Spirit Accumulation Talisman to Sword Ride."

Xiao Bai picked up the sword, feeling a little excited, and nodded calmly.

Mortal Access Seal, Blood Binding, and Spirit Accumulation Talisman were all typical methods for using civilian-grade Spiritual Artifacts.

However, because the Spiritual Qi Concentration in the Tian Yuan Era was far inferior to that of the Golden Age, in order to save Spiritual Power consumption, it was limited to use by the Dao Alliance, the military, and Sect Disciples, and was prohibited from flowing into the civilian population.

It was a concept similar to Xiao Bai's previous life's "carbon neutrality."

As a Laborer Disciple, Xiao Bai was not qualified to use Mortal Access Spiritual Artifacts either.

Faced with a large wave of Mortal Access Spiritual Swords, Xiao Bai couldn't wait to perform Blood Binding. Under the guidance of the Onmyoji, he attached the Talisman Paper and basically mastered the use of the Spiritual Sword and the Storage Bag.

"Thank you."

Xiao Bai thanked him politely, but never touched the Deacon Daoist Robes.

The Elder said that Mu Yun would make Daoist Robes for him personally, so how could he accept Deacon Robes as a substitute?

The Onmyoji hurriedly explained, "As for Martial Granduncle's Daoist Robe, Junior Sister Mu Yun made it herself yesterday and is carrying it with her now... The clothes she makes are top-notch and hard to come by. I've been begging for so long and she hasn't made me a single piece."

Xiao Bai didn't understand too well. "I'm her Martial Granduncle."

The Onmyoji laughed, "As the current princess, favored by Master, with great Talent and exquisite craftsmanship, it's normal for her to be a bit willful."

Willful? Xiao Bai was puzzled, "Are there any special requirements?"

The Onmyoji explained, "To get a Daoist Robe made by Junior Sister, you must be someone she truly approves of. She has strong opinions about Master and Martial Granduncle forming a Partnership! Martial Granduncle, it's best to take these two Deacon's Robes with you first. It's good if you can get a Daoist Robe made by Junior Sister, but if you can't, at least you'll have clothes to wear."

Xiao Bai was speechless.

A little Daoist child is actually managing Master, and making her Martial Granduncle a Daoist Robe requires her heartfelt approval?

Who exactly is the Master here?

If I don't make you kneel and sing 'Conquer' today, I'm not your Martial Granduncle!

"How can Deacon's Robes do? Wouldn't that be lowering my status? Where is Mu Yun now? I'm going to meet her!" Xiao Bai said with great momentum.

The Onmyoji truthfully said, "Junior Sister seemed to be here an hour ago, she seemed to go find Little White. She'll be back later. Martial Granduncle, wait here and guide the Pill Pavilion's work."

Guide your sister!

Isn't this putting me on the fire to roast?

"No, I'm going to find her now!" Xiao Bai said impatiently, then suddenly remembered that he seemed to have heard a keyword just now. "By the way, who is Little White?"

The Onmyoji said, "It's a Spiritual Rabbit with exceptional Talent. She just got it a little over a month ago and treasures it very much."

Spiritual Rabbit...

An ominous premonition instantly jumped into his mind.

Xiao Bai felt unwell and hurriedly asked, "Is the rabbit male or female, what color... Has it formed a Partnership?"

The Onmyoji said, "It's a white female rabbit, and it just formed a Partnership not long ago."

Xiao Bai's expression changed, and he quickly picked up the Deacon's Robe on the long table, changing his tone, "I think wearing the Martial Granduncle's Robe is too high-profile. This Deacon's Robe has a nice design. I'll take it and wear it for now. I have something to do, I'll take my leave."

With that, he rushed out the door.

Leaving the Onmyoji with a bewildered expression, muttering to himself.

"Strange, Martial Granduncle just said he wanted to meet Junior Sister, why did he suddenly leave in such a hurry..."

Xiao Bai changed into the Deacon's Robe and slipped out of the Pill Pavilion.

He publicly took out the Azure Sword in the square, attached a Spirit Accumulation Talisman, and prepared to Sword Riding and run away.

Just as he stepped onto the Sword Body, a clear and bright voice like a wind chime, yet suppressed like a sinking ship, fell from the sky--

"You are Xiao Bai?"

It's over!

Xiao Bai gritted his teeth and looked up. A pair of slender and straight legs, tightly wrapped in white silk, stood in the air.

The snow was misty, and what Xiao Bai could see from this angle was actually very limited.

Besides the beautiful legs, the two stacks of Daoist Robes in the Young Girl's hand were also eye-catching.

Confirming the Young Girl's identity... it was Mu Yun!

Seeing Mu Yun personally delivering the Daoist Robes, Xiao Bai felt that she might not know that the Spiritual Rabbit had been eaten by him.

Thinking of this, Xiao Bai quickly tried to save himself, "The clothes made by Senior Sister are very precious and should be reserved for your future Dao Companion. How can I, a Martial Granduncle, be so embarrassed to take what others love? You guys Cultivation well, I won't disturb you, I'm leaving."

With that, Xiao Bai activated the Talisman Paper and prepared to leave via Sword Riding.

...Unfortunately, the sword didn't move.

Not just the sword, but the person couldn't move either.

Snowflakes hung suspended in mid-air.

Vast Spiritual Pressure solidified the air.

Only a cold, restrained female voice descended.

"You cannot leave."