Su Xi looked at the situation before her, feeling a deep sense of helplessness.
She had just wasted so much time, only to end up in this predicament, getting caught in the crossfire once again.
Su Xi was certain she hadn't checked the almanac before leaving home, which explained her terrible luck.
The胖子 (Pàngzi - Fatty) led a group of people, looking at Wu Tian and sneering, "How have you become so useless, this kid? What kind of pathetic state are you in now?"
Wu Tian looked at the 胖子 before him, his face contorted with anger. "Is this all your doing?"
Because of this 胖子, not only had he lost so many people, but he had also almost offended someone he shouldn't have.
It was utterly soul-crushing.
The 胖子 chuckled upon hearing Wu Tian's words. "You're only realizing it now? Are you that slow?"
His plan wasn't exactly flawless. Anyone with a bit of a brain wouldn't have been fooled.
But it seemed Wu Tian had been indulging in too much comfort for too long, completely losing his ability to think. He couldn't see through something so simple.
Su Xi, overhearing their conversation, felt utterly bewildered.
Couldn't they speak clearly? She had no idea what these two were talking about.
Wu Tian felt an unspeakable rage hearing the 胖子's words.
Everything the Dragon Tiger Gate had painstakingly built was now, in the end, destroyed by his own hands.
"I'll kill you!" Wu Tian roared and charged at the 胖子.
Even though he knew clearly now that he had used up all his skills and would surely be no match for the 胖子 in a fight.
But since he had nothing left to lose, he had no qualms.
Acting sooner was the only way to resolve the current problem.
Wu Tian made no wasted movements. His hands began to dance in the air, seemingly erratically, but in reality, he was casting an extremely potent spell.
The 胖子 watched Wu Tian's movements, his nonchalant expression replaced with seriousness.
He had initially thought Wu Tian, having expended so much magic power, would be unable to cast the Dragon Tiger Gate's secret technique, the Heavenly Thunder Art.
But seeing Wu Tian's current hand movements, he immediately understood that things were not that simple.
"Weng~~~"
As Wu Tian's hands moved, the sky instantly turned pitch black.
Following that, streaks of lightning appeared, like giant dragons soaring through the dark clouds.
"Heavenly Thunder Art - Break!"
With Wu Tian's shout, the lightning in the sky descended, aimed at the 胖子.
Even before the lightning struck, it emitted a crackling sound, locking onto the 胖子, leaving him no chance to escape.
The 胖子 knew he couldn't dodge, so he didn't even try. Instead, he prepared to withstand the blow.
The Heavenly Thunder Art was powerful, but it required a significant amount of magic power. Wu Tian, having expended so much, surely couldn't unleash its full might.
A bolt of lightning as thick as a baby's arm descended towards the 胖子.
The 胖子 began to chant an ancient incantation, and then a gray light appeared in his hands. As the light emerged, a barrier materialized before him.
With the appearance of this barrier, it collided with the bolt of lightning.
"Boom."
A powerful impact sound. The gray light managed to block the lightning.
What?
Wu Tian's eyes widened in surprise as the 胖子 actually blocked his Heavenly Thunder Art.
His most potent move had failed. If this continued, he would surely be at a disadvantage.
Understanding this, Wu Tian immediately decided to flee.
The 胖子, having blocked the thunder, sensed Wu Tian's attack weakening and immediately understood his intentions.
However, after preparing for so long, he couldn't possibly let Wu Tian escape.
Otherwise, cutting down weeds without removing the roots would see them grow back with the spring breeze.
Therefore, for his own safety, he absolutely could not let Wu Tian escape.
He gave a look, and instantly the surrounding men formed a circle, blocking everyone.
As they formed their encirclement, they began to chant.
With their chanting, a giant net appeared above their heads.
This golden net continuously emitted a radiant glow and a sharp aura. Although no one was close, it was beyond doubt that anyone who approached would be injured.
Seeing this scene, Su Xi's forehead instantly broke out in a cold sweat.
She was merely an observer, but seeing the 胖子's intentions, it was clear he wasn't planning to let her off the hook.
If that was the case, then he couldn't blame her.
"Attack," she said.
Su Xi didn't know what dangers awaited if the giant net fully closed, but she had no desire to find out.
The most important thing for her now was to escape.
Although the 胖子 had seen Su Xi and the others long ago, he paid them no mind.
In his eyes, Su Xi and the others were just insignificant pawns, not worth worrying about.
Therefore, upon hearing Su Xi and the others wanted to resist, he not only felt no concern but even displayed a mocking smile.
Some things, one could only understand after experiencing them firsthand.
Su Xi took out her Meteor God Sword and directly slashed at the giant net above.
"Weng~"
As the Meteor God Sword sliced through, the giant net above instantly split into two halves.
???
Seeing this, everyone's faces showed disbelief.
Why?
Why could Su Xi destroy the formation so easily?
Wu Tian watched Su Xi's actions with a smile.
As expected, his prediction was correct.
Su Xi and the others were not ordinary people. Now that the 胖子 had provoked them, he was simply courting death.
After Su Xi shattered the giant net, Lin Qing and the others attacked swiftly.
Though the men brought by the 胖子 were formidable, they were no match for Lin Qing.
Screams echoed throughout the room, and then silence fell.
???
The 胖子 couldn't believe it.
He had clearly held the advantage moments ago, how had the situation reversed so quickly?
Su Xi dealt with all the extraneous people, then formed a siege around the 胖子.
"Who are you?" For the first time, the 胖子 sensed something was amiss.
Su Xi and the others were definitely not people he had arranged. Who were they, to be able to defeat them so effortlessly?
Su Xi smiled. "If you want to know, you'll have to pay a price."
She was very curious now about how to better perceive the spiritual energy between heaven and earth without being detected.
Therefore, she needed to hear the methods of other sects to find a solution.
"What price?" The 胖子 looked at Su Xi, not knowing what she wanted.
Su Xi didn't hide her intentions and stated her request.
Upon hearing that Su Xi wanted the spiritual energy perception techniques of his sect, the 胖子 was stunned.
Why?
His sect was considered a major one, why should it listen to Su Xi?
Who was Su Xi, to have such an arrogant tone?
Seeing the 胖子's attitude, Su Xi knew that if he wasn't taught a lesson, he wouldn't be obedient.
If that was the case, there was no need to keep him around nicely.
Understanding this, Su Xi immediately acted.
Before the 胖子 could even react to what was happening, he was already surrounded by Su Xi and her companions.
Although the 胖子 wanted to retaliate, in Su Xi's hands, he couldn't unleash any attacks.
Every time he managed to muster some magical power, it was instantly dispersed.
In the end, without a single effective attack, the 胖子 became a bloody mess, falling to the ground, unable to move.
"Wuwuwu~"
The 胖子's teeth were loose, and he couldn't speak a complete sentence.
Su Xi frowned upon hearing his words.
What was wrong with this person? Why wasn't he speaking properly?
Was he faking it?
Perhaps a beating would cure him.
The 胖子 sensed the change in Su Xi's gaze and felt a chill of fear.
Although Su Xi and the others hadn't used any magical power to hit him, every blow had landed on his vulnerable spots. Every strike caused him immense pain.
A pain that seeped into his very bones, an agony he would never forget.
"Shua shua shua!"
Soon, the 胖子 wrote many words.
"I'm willing to take you to the library, please don't hit me anymore," the 胖子 pleaded, not wanting to be beaten further.
Su Xi nodded upon hearing his words. "If you had been cooperative earlier, I wouldn't have had to act."
With a sigh, Su Xi decided not to continue beating the 胖子.
After all, while beating someone might be satisfying, regaining her strength was far more appealing.
The 胖子, having received Su Xi's consent, let out a long sigh of relief.
Then, ignoring Wu Tian's gaze, he turned and led Su Xi and the others outside.
As they walked outside, Wu Tian thought for a moment and followed them.
"???"
Su Xi looked at Wu Tian, wondering what he intended.
She was only going to the library; what did he want by following her?
Wu Tian looked at Su Xi and immediately knelt on the ground.
"Master."
???
Upon hearing Wu Tian's words, Su Xi's forehead instantly broke out in a cold sweat.
Had she misheard? This person wanted to become her disciple?
Wu Tian knew Su Xi didn't believe him, and spoke even more resolutely, "Master, I truly wish to become your disciple."
Everything that had happened had solidified his conviction; he understood that things were not as simple as they seemed. Su Xi must be a powerful person, which was why she was so formidable.
"What is your motive?" Su Xi didn't believe she possessed such powerful charisma and looked at Wu Tian, waiting for his explanation. After all, she didn't want to be taken advantage of until she understood their intentions.
Wu Tian knew that if he didn't speak the truth, he wouldn't gain her trust.
Therefore, he had no intention of lying now and was prepared to frankly state his purpose.