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Chapter 73: Ox Demon and Xi Xi's First Encounter, Ox is a Hero
Chapter 73: Ox Demon and Xi Xi's First Encounter, Ox is a Hero
Thunder tore through the night sky, and the flashing light seemed to have a deep blue divine dragon rolling behind the dark clouds.
The rain poured down like pillars, washing away the bloodshed.
Golden Radiance Pavilion.
In a private room, the scent of sandalwood filled the air as a graceful courtesan swayed to the music, her every gesture exuding beauty.
The rich aroma of wine lingered.
Xu Beihu gulped down cup after cup of wine, the liquid trickling down the corners of his mouth.
His chest heaved violently, and his eyes glinted with a hint of redness.
Beside him, Xu Heli drank elegantly, eating meat while his treasured sword, sheathed at his side, lay quietly.
His eyes were fixed on the courtesan's graceful waist, roaming over her exposed jade-like skin.
"Big brother... Are we really going to let the Divine Cult Academy go like this?" Xu Beihu slammed his cup onto the table, a hint of resentment in his eyes.
Xu Heli's enjoyment was interrupted, and he glanced at Xu Beihu with disdain, "We're just sending away Li Che's daughter and that big-headed spirit child. They aren't part of our Xu family, so it doesn't matter if they leave..."
"But this matter is being handled by the Yang family. They definitely won't take only two spirit children... Moreover, they're allowing them to march in so boldly. Aunt Mu won't give up on these children. They'll probably die, right?"
Xu Beihu's voice was hoarse and low.
"Aunt Mu..."
Xu Heli fell silent.
"When we were spirit children, it was Aunt Mu who watched over us and taught us temperament cultivation," Xu Beihu poured himself more wine.
"This is the decision made by the Patriarch. We just have to follow it... Besides, spirit children can be born again, but for us, there's only one chance."
"You should know how difficult it is for me to forge a Divine Foundation, and the success rate is extremely low. I have no other choice."
Xu Heli's expression gradually darkened.
Xu Beihu was well aware of this, and he sighed deeply.
Xu Heli let out a cold laugh, "Don't act like a saint here. You were there when the Patriarch made the decision. If you disagree, why didn't you speak up then?"
"If you have the guts, go and talk to the Patriarch."
"It's a pity about Aunt Mu..."
"But she's old. She's creating opportunities for us younger generations to forge our Divine Foundations..."
"She'll be happy too!"
...
...
Lu Chi led Xi Xi and many clueless children from the Divine Cult Academy, rushing deeper into the academy's mansion.
However, the increasingly terrifying divine aura outside made his eyes fill with a hint of worry.
Could Aunt Mu withstand these divine auras from the Yang family?
Among them were many Temperament River Divine Cultivators, and some were even stronger than Si Mubai in martial arts, with Temperament River cultivation at its peak.
Aunt Mu was old, her vital energy declining, and although her divine aura was profound, it couldn't reach the control of her prime due to her physical body's weakening vital energy. Overall, she was weaker than peak Temperament River cultivators like Si Mubai.
Therefore, Lu Chi could guess that Aunt Mu was holding off the pursuit alone, buying time for these spirit children to escape.
In reality, she was choosing death.
Lu Chi wasn't foolish; coming from the Divine Sect, he saw through the situation more clearly than anyone.
"The Xu family is indeed like most aristocratic families, and this is a flaw in the Grand Jing Dynasty. The Grand Jing Court has bestowed increasing power upon these families, but they will become arrogant and disregard human lives..."
"For the sake of their interests and pursuit of power, they will sacrifice everything..."
Lu Chi exhaled.
However, he didn't turn back to help Aunt Mu, even though she was an old acquaintance of his master.
His primary task now was to protect his junior sister-in-law-to-be.
The safety of his junior sister-in-law was the top priority!
Suddenly, Lu Chi sensed a faint divine fluctuation.
His expression changed abruptly.
He focused his gaze and saw a white divine chess piece shooting out from Xi Xi's body, whom he was holding by the hand.
Then, Lu Chi felt as if his vision was enveloped in darkness!
A towering, majestic, domineering, and powerful figure appeared, like a terrifying mountain to the children.
Two meters tall, with bulging muscles, every large vein pulsating like a dragon, and the mere surge of vital energy was suffocating.
Beneath a cute ox demon mask, a pair of eyes radiated rage and murderous intent.
"This is..."
"Che... Ox Demon!"
"Ox Demon!"
Lu Chi naturally recognized this mask and the imposing figure.
He abruptly stopped in his tracks, his eyes shining with surprise and joy.
He knew the true identity of the Ox Demon—Xi Xi's father!
Moreover, he was incredibly powerful; even Lu Chi, without using the Wrathful Third Prince, might have his head twisted off.
Why was the Ox Demon here?
A Divine Secret Technique?
None of this matters anymore!
None of it matters with the Ox Demon, a notorious killer who doesn't blink an eye when taking lives!
With the Ox Demon here, Xi Xi's safety is guaranteed!
Li Che's sudden appearance startled all the children present, especially the Xu family's children, who stared blankly at Li Che wearing the Ox Demon mask.
They couldn't help but recall their families' descriptions of the Ox Demon.
This was the notorious criminal who dared to kill even government officials and divine catchers, known for his merciless killings and his twisted hobby of twisting off children's heads to use as balls.
At night, their parents would scare them with tales of the Ox Demon if they didn't sleep.
They would say that if they didn't sleep, the Ox Demon would come and twist off their heads.
Fear spread, and the Xu family's children collapsed to the ground, wailing in tears, some even crying so hard that they wet themselves.
Li Che: "..."
Why be afraid of me wearing such a cute Ox Demon mask? I don't eat children!
Xi Xi blinked her sparkling eyes, staring at the Ox Demon with no trace of fear or hesitation, only excitement!
Li Che, seeing Xi Xi safe and sound, finally breathed a sigh of relief.
His gaze shifted to Lu Chi, and he nodded slightly.
With Lu Chi's protection, he could feel a bit more at ease.
"Oxie! You're the great hero my mother told me about!" Xi Xi clenched her little fist, filled with joy.
"I finally get to meet you!"
Li Che was taken aback.
His eyes softened, and a smile tugged at the corners of his lips beneath the mask.
He knew that while rumors of the Ox Demon's evil deeds spread throughout Thunder City, his wife, Zhang Ya, had been telling Xi Xi that the Ox Demon was a great hero.
After all, Zhang Ya was aware of the Ox Demon's true identity.
She didn't want Xi Xi to think her father was an evil man.
Moreover, Zhang Ya also knew that the Ox Demon was a hero!
He was the protector of their little family...
A hero of the highest caliber!
"Oxie, there are monsters and bad guys outside who want to harm Aunt Mu. Can you take me to defeat them?"
Xi Xi stood gracefully, having activated the 'Wrathful Eye Vajra' from the 'Lion Elephant Vajra' Dao Fruit, her body towering at two meters, robust like a mountain, with her vital energy woven like battle armor.
She looked up at Li Che, as if gazing upon a towering mountain.
But she showed no fear.
The Xu family's children around her thought Li Nuanxi had gone crazy.
"Xi Xi, run! He's the Ox Demon, the monster who twists off children's heads to play ball!"
A little boy from the Xu family's Divine Cult Academy, who had a crush on Xi Xi, shouted at her, his voice trembling, while he struggled to muster the courage to face Xi Xi, who stood before the Ox Demon as if she could be swallowed in one bite.
His voice quivered, but his courage was admirable.
The little boy's face turned red, and he felt... this must be the power of love!
Li Che narrowed his eyes.
Beneath the mask, his gaze swept coldly over the little boy.
He seemed to smell the sour stench of unrequited love...
Just a glance...
The brave little boy instantly crumbled, his wailing abruptly stopping as he was scared out of his wits.
Li Che didn't bother to pay him any attention.
He looked down at Xi Xi.
"You're not afraid of me?"
Xi Xi pursed her lips, "Mother said Oxie is a great hero! Mother wouldn't lie to Xi Xi!"
The Ox Demon laughed, "Good..."
"I'll take you to save Aunt Mu."
The Ox Demon spoke gently.
The next moment, his large hand gently picked up Xi Xi and placed her on his broad shoulder.
Xi Xi wasn't scared, and her mouth curved into a wide smile.
Lu Chi, however, wasn't as relaxed, his expression grave.
He took out the wooden sculpture of the Third Prince and clutched it tightly in his hand.
The Yang family had many skilled fighters, but how could one Ox Demon change the outcome of the battle?
There were several experts at the peak of Temperament Cultivation...
Lu Chi felt immense pressure.
How annoying.
If it weren't for wanting to save his master's old flame, he, Lu Chi, would have turned around and left right now.
His childhood had just begun, and he didn't want to die.
"Let's go! Oxie, take me to save Aunt Mu!"
Xi Xi, sitting on the Ox Demon's shoulder, cheered loudly.
The Ox Demon's fingers curved like hooks, and with a swift motion in the air, a small oil-paper umbrella fell into his hand, which he passed to Xi Xi.
"It's raining outside, hold the umbrella to keep off the wind and cold."
Xi Xi obediently took the umbrella.
Oxie was so considerate!
The next moment, the Ox Demon's fingers grasped at the air.
A finely crafted mechanical 'Namo Gatling Wooden Ducks' fell into his hand, and as he spread his divine essence, he controlled one wooden duck after another, flying around him.
Carrying the Namo Gatling, with Xi Xi on his shoulder, they strode towards the Divine Cult Academy.
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