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Chapter 73: The First Encounter between the Ox Demon and Xixi, a Hero of Epic Proportions
Chapter 73: The First Encounter between the Ox Demon and Xixi, a Hero of Epic Proportions
Thunder tore through the night sky, and shimmering light seemed to reveal a deep blue divine dragon rolling behind the dark clouds.
The pouring rain fell like pillars, washing away the mortal realm and the bloodshed.
Golden Radiance Pavilion.
In a private room, the fragrance of sandalwood filled the air as a graceful courtesan swayed to the melody of silk and bamboo, her every gesture exuding beauty.
The rich aroma of wine permeated the room.
Xu Beihu gulped down cup after cup of wine, the liquid trickling down the corners of his mouth.
His chest heaved violently, and a hint of redness appeared in his eyes.
Beside him, Xu He Li drank elegantly, eating meat and drinking wine, while the precious sword he wore close to his body lay quietly on the table.
His eyes were fixed on the courtesan's graceful waist, wandering over the exposed jade-like skin.
"Big brother... Are we really going to let the Divine Cultivation Academy leave just like this?"
Xu Beihu slammed his wine cup down on the table, a hint of resentment in his eyes.
Xu He Li's enjoyment was interrupted, and he glanced at him with a sidelong look, "We're just sending off Li Che's daughter and that big-headed divine 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 just take away two divine children... Moreover, just letting them march in so arrogantly, Mu Granny... Won't she give up on these children? She'll probably die, right?"
Xu Beihu's voice was hoarse and low.
"Mu Granny..."
Xu He Li fell silent.
"Back then... when we were still divine children, it was Mu Granny who watched over us and taught us cultivation..." Xu Beihu poured himself more wine.
"This is a decision made by the Elder Patriarch. We just have to follow through... Besides, divine children can be born again, but for us, this opportunity only comes once."
"You should know how difficult it is for me to forge the Divine Foundation, and the success rate is extremely low... I have no other choice."
Xu He Li's expression gradually darkened.
Xu Beihu was well aware of this, and he sighed heavily.
Xu He Li let out a cold laugh, "Don't act like a good person here. The Elder Patriarch made the decision, and you were there too. If you disagree, why didn't you speak up then?"
"If you have the guts, go and talk to the Elder Patriarch yourself."
"It's a pity about Mu Granny..."
"But she's already old. She created this opportunity for us, the younger generation, to forge the Divine Foundation..."
"She would be very happy too!"
...
...
Lu Chi, holding Xixi's hand, led the many confused children of the Divine Cultivation Academy towards the depths of the academy's mansion.
But the increasingly terrifying divine auras outside made his eyes fill with a hint of worry.
Could Mu Granny withstand these divine cultivators from the Yang family?
Among them were many River of Cultivation cultivators, and even some who had reached the peak of cultivation, rivaling Shi Mubai in their understanding of the martial path and control over their qi.
Mu Granny was old, her blood and energy were declining, and although her divine nature was profound, due to the deterioration of her physical body, she couldn't achieve the same level of control as in her prime. Overall, she was weaker than Shi Mubai, a cultivator at the peak of his cultivation.
Therefore, Lu Chi could guess that Mu Granny was staying behind to buy time for the divine children, sacrificing herself to give them a chance to escape.
In reality, she was choosing death.
Lu Chi wasn't foolish. Coming from the Divine Sect, he saw through things more clearly than anyone else.
"The Xu family is indeed no different from most noble families. This is the flaw of the Great Jing Dynasty. The court has granted noble families more power, but these families have become indifferent to human life..."
"For the sake of profit and power, they would sacrifice everything..."
Lu Chi exhaled.
He didn't turn back to help Mu Granny, even though she was his master's old friend.
But his top priority now was to protect his future sister-in-law, who hadn't yet entered the family.
His sister-in-law's safety was the utmost importance!
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 Xixi's body, which he was holding by the hand.
Then, Lu Chi felt darkness engulfing his vision!
A towering, majestic, domineering, and powerful figure appeared before them.
Standing at a height of two meters, his muscles bulged, and every thick tendon trembled like a dragon, exuding a suffocating aura.
Beneath a cute ox mask was a pair of eyes radiating 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 filled with joy.
He knew the true identity of the Ox Demon! It was Xixi's father!
Moreover, he was incredibly powerful. Even Lu Chi, without using the Wrathful Third Prince, might have his head twisted off.
How did the Ox Demon appear here?
A divine secret technique?
None of this matters!
None of this matters, for the Ox Demon is a vile and ruthless killer, one who would not blink an eye at taking a life!
With the Ox Demon here, Xixi's safety is guaranteed!
Li Che's sudden appearance startled all the children present, especially those from the Xu family, who stared at Li Che wearing the Ox Demon mask with wide-eyed wonder.
They couldn't help but recall what their family members had said about the Ox Demon.
This was a notorious criminal who dared to kill even the divine law enforcers, and it was said that he would twist off children's heads and use them as balls to kick! During the night, when they refused to sleep, their parents would use the Ox Demon to scare them.
If they didn't sleep, the Ox Demon would come and twist off their heads and kick them away!
Fear spread among the Xu family children, and they collapsed to the ground, wailing in tears. Some even cried 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!
Xixi blinked her sparkling eyes, staring at the Ox Demon, her eyes filled with excitement and not a trace of fear.
Li Che, seeing that Xixi was safe and sound, heaved a sigh of relief.
His gaze shifted to Lu Chi, and he nodded slightly.
With Lu Chi's protection, he felt a bit more at ease.
"Niu Niu! You're the great hero Niu Niu that Mother told me about!" Xixi clenched her tiny fist, overjoyed.
"I finally get to see 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 Thunderstrike City, his wife, Zhang Ya, had been telling Xixi 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 Xixi to think of her father as a villain.
Moreover, Zhang Ya also knew that the Ox Demon was a hero!
A hero who protected their small family...
A great hero indeed!
"Niu Niu, there are monsters and bullies outside who want to harm Granny. Can you take me to defeat them?"
Xixi stood before Li Che, who had activated the 'Wrathful Eye Vajra' Dao Fruit, his body towering at two meters tall, robust as a mountain, his vital energy woven like armor.
She looked up at him as if gazing upon a lofty mountain.
But she felt no fear.
The Xu family children around her thought that Li Wanxi had gone crazy.
"Xixi, run! He's the Ox Demon, the one who twists off children's heads and uses them as balls!"
A young boy from the Xu Family Divine Cultivation Academy, who had a crush on Xixi, shouted at her while peeing in his pants, mustering the courage to speak to Xixi, who stood before the Ox Demon as if she could be swallowed in one bite.
His voice trembled, but he was brave.
The boy's face turned red, and he felt... this might be the power of love!
Li Che narrowed his eyes.
Beneath the mask, his eyes swept coldly over the boy.
He seemed to have smelled the sour stench of unrequited love...
The boy who had mustered the courage crumbled, shattering into pieces, and his wailing abruptly stopped as he fainted from sheer terror.
Li Che didn't bother to pay him any attention.
He looked down at Xixi.
"You're not afraid of me?"
Xixi pursed her lips: "Mother said Niu Niu is a great hero! Mother wouldn't lie to me!"
The Ox Demon smiled: "Good..."
"I'll take you to save Granny."
The Ox Demon spoke gently.
The next moment, his large hand gently picked up Xixi and placed her on his broad shoulder.
Xixi wasn't afraid, and she giggled happily.
Lu Chi, however, wasn't as relaxed. His expression was grave.
He took out the Three-Eyed Ox Demon wood carving and clutched it tightly in his hand.
The Yang Clan had many skilled fighters, and one Ox Demon... how could he possibly change the tide of battle?
There were even several experts at the peak of cultivation.
Lu Chi felt immense pressure.
How annoying.
If it weren't for the need to save his old flame's grandmother, he would have turned around and left immediately.
His childhood had just begun, and he had no intention of dying.
"Let's go! Niu Niu, take me to save Granny!"
Xixi, sitting on the Ox Demon's shoulder, cheered loudly.
The Ox Demon's fingers curved like hooks, and he swiftly drew a line in the air. The next moment, an oil paper umbrella fell into his hand, which he handed to Xixi.
"It's raining outside, hold the umbrella, and don't catch a cold."
Xixi obediently took the umbrella.
Niu Niu... so gentle!
The next moment, the Ox Demon's fingers grasped the air.
The exquisite mechanism, 'Divine Gatling Wood Duck,' fell into his hand, and his divine aura spread, controlling one wooden raven after another, which fluttered around the Ox Demon.
Carrying the Divine Gatling, with Xixi on his shoulder, they strode out of the Divine Cultivation Academy.
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