Chapter 348: Lihuang’s Invitation

Chapter 348: Chapter 348: Lihuang’s Invitation

From within the Flame Storm blocking Xing Gang, a delicate giggle echoed, following his enraged roar.

"Make an enemy of your White Wilderness? Xing Gang, what you just said is laughable. Since when have we of the Red Wilderness ever been on good terms with you?"

Just as Flame Sacrifice Fire Dance had said, the Red Wilderness and White Wilderness had always been enemies. Others might not be willing to offend the White Wilderness for Yi Xiaoyao, but the Red Wilderness People had no such concerns.

"Flame Sacrifice Fire Dance, even if that’s true, Sunken Spirit Island hasn’t opened yet! Do you really want to fight us to a bloody stalemate and let everyone else get the upper hand? Stop this at once!"

Xing Gang continued to bellow, for while his Vajra Body feared no blade, Flame was his biggest weakness.

Flame Sacrifice Fire Dance clearly understood this as well. The Flame Storm dissipated in an instant, revealing Xing Gang, his body already burned crimson.

"Hmph! I’m protecting Yi Xiaoyao today, and that’s that!" Flame Sacrifice Fire Dance sneered at Xing Gang.

Xing Gang’s eyes narrowed, his expression turning ugly. Just as he’d said, he wasn’t willing to fight the Red Wilderness People to a stalemate over someone so insignificant.

But Yi Xiaoyao had shamed the White Wilderness, and that couldn’t just be forgotten.

At this thought, Xing Gang glared at Yi Xiaoyao with a cold light in his eyes. "Kid, hiding behind a woman isn’t a sign of strength. She might protect you now, but if I run into you again, your fate will be even worse!"

"I’ll be waiting."

Yi Xiaoyao gave a faint, unconcerned smile. A flash of red light appeared before him, and a graceful figure landed in his path.

"Hey. I’m inviting you to join our Red Wilderness team."

Yi Xiaoyao was taken aback for a moment, then looked up at the speaker.

Up close, the fiery red figure before him was a stunning sight.

The girl standing before Yi Xiaoyao was tall and had fair skin

Hearing the invitation, Yi Xiaoyao began to consider it, but her next words made his brow furrow.

"But you can’t bring her!"

Flame Sacrifice Fire Dance extended a long, pale finger and pointed it at Yun Mengling.

The surrounding crowd all wore odd expressions as they watched, as if wondering how they would choose if faced with the same situation.

On one side was a little fairy; on the other, a little Demon and a guarantee of safety.

Though it was a difficult choice, most people would likely choose the latter.

Just then, a light chuckle came from the crowd. "I could invite that young lady to join my team. That way, both of you could enter Sunken Spirit Island and remain relatively safe."

The voice, of course, belonged to Ce Mu. Everyone understood that his offer to invite Yun Mengling, whose Cultivation was relatively low, was not a kind gesture. He was clearly planning to steal another man’s love.

"Thank you for your help, but I can’t accept your invitation."

The moment Yi Xiaoyao heard the second part of Flame Sacrifice Fire Dance’s offer, he stopped considering it entirely and rejected her invitation without a second thought.

As for Ce Mu, Yi Xiaoyao and Yun Mengling paid him no mind, not even sparing him a glance.

Hearing this, Yun Mengling was visibly touched, but she also shot a hostile glance toward Flame Sacrifice Fire Dance.

"You!" Flame Sacrifice Fire Dance’s delicate eyebrows shot up. "The two of you alone won’t be safe on Sunken Spirit Island! Making her leave is for her own good."

"I’m sorry, but Ling’Er and I will face whatever comes together," Yi Xiaoyao replied, still smiling faintly.

"You’re impossible! I guess I wasted my time saving you!"

Pouting in anger, Flame Sacrifice Fire Dance spun around and stomped back to her team.

Yi Xiaoyao chuckled. "I won’t let your help be for nothing. If you need me later, I’ll be there."

"You’d better worry about yourself!"

Fire Dance rolled her eyes and ignored him.

Meanwhile, having been coldly rebuffed yet again, Ce Mu frowned and turned to the man beside him. "Chi, didn’t you say you could help me get that girl over here? Fine. I agree to your terms."

The smile playing on Chi Xiao’s lips widened. He had been waiting for Ce Mu to finally break.

Just as Yi Xiaoyao was talking with Yun Mengling, he heard a friendly laugh. "I am Chi Xiao of Lihuang. I presume you know our own Chong Li, Xiaoyao?"

Yi Xiaoyao looked up to see Chi Xiao smiling at him.

"Before, Uncle Chong Li specifically instructed me to look out for you if I ran into you, Xiaoyao. It’s just that I only now realized you were the one he was talking about. I hope you’ll forgive my oversight," Chi Xiao continued with a smile.

Yi Xiaoyao’s eyes narrowed. He didn’t seem pleased by Chi Xiao’s friendly overture.

Yi Xiaoyao knew Chi Xiao’s words were half-truths. The instructions from Chong Li were real, but the claim that he’d only just recognized Yi Xiaoyao was a lie.

Chi Xiao had likely recognized him long ago but chose not to follow Chong Li’s instructions and help, obviously unwilling to antagonize the White Wilderness.

Therefore, Yi Xiaoyao felt no goodwill toward the man, merely nodding faintly. "So you’re from Senior Chong Li’s clan."

Chi Xiao didn’t seem to mind in the slightest, his smile unwavering. "To make up for my earlier oversight, I would like to invite you and your girlfriend, Xiaoyao, to join our Lihuang team."

Yi Xiaoyao paused. ’If Chi Xiao was unwilling to offend the White Wilderness to save him, isn’t inviting him now just as much of an offense?’

Combined with his willingness to let Yun Mengling join, Yi Xiaoyao couldn’t quite figure out Chi Xiao’s angle.

However, Yi Xiaoyao also understood that once Sunken Spirit Island opened, it would be extremely dangerous for him and Yun Mengling to go it alone.

He wasn’t fully confident he could handle any of the other teams they might encounter, let alone protect Yun Mengling at the same time.

Given the circumstances, the best choice was to accept Chi Xiao’s invitation and join the Lihuang team.

Yi Xiaoyao put his suspicions about Chi Xiao aside for the time being. He would simply deal with problems as they arose.

"In that case, Ling’Er and I thank you for your kindness, Chi."

Yi Xiaoyao smiled and nodded to Chi Xiao, then led Yun Mengling by the hand toward the Lihuang team.

Since Xuanhuang and Lihuang were allies, their two teams were gathered together. When Ce Mu saw Yun Mengling walking toward them, a faint, knowing smile finally touched his lips.

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(Got stuck in traffic after work and came home late. Sorry for the late Chapter!)