Chapter 1827: Chapter 1854: Li Xiaobai, You Son of a Bitch
Li Xiaobai wanted to sneak away.
Shangguan Dong definitely has a backup plan. He doesn’t believe this old man who killed Monk Changsheng and smoothly inherited the Law of Order has no means to deal with the [Peach Blossom Spring Record].
Both sides are delaying, but in the end, it’s Li Xiaobai who stands to lose the most.
Is this old village chief still thinking about the dual kill?
"The old village chief isn’t taking action because he’s mindful of the village’s taboo, right?"
"It seems that as the village head, you are also bound by customs. But it doesn’t matter, you will eventually make a move."
The Piper was sure Shangguan Dong couldn’t act freely, becoming even more reckless, letting the surrounding cosmic beings find a safe foothold, while he freely paced the courtyard.
"For you, it should also be a stalemate."
Shangguan Dong sipped his tea leisurely and said.
"For the time being, my plot has just begun. It’s about a foolish king assassinated by a hero for abducting a village girl. Now, I am the king; village chief, guess who the village girl I abducted is?"
The Piper said with a malevolent smile.
Through the eyes scattered around the village, he had long known that the village chief has a granddaughter. Now, his cosmic beings were bringing Fang Hua over.
"You will pay for your robber-like actions; the village is not a lawless place."
Shangguan Dong was calm, neither hurried nor slow; with the Law of Order watching, the villagers will not be put in danger.
Even if there is danger, it would be very rare, and he doesn’t care.
"I heard the village chief has a granddaughter."
The Piper clapped his hands, and several guards brought Fang Hua into the courtyard.
This little girl conformed to the plot, becoming the village girl abducted in the story. Soon, she would have to serve the Piper.
All of this was without coercion; it was a spontaneous action as a story character, hence the Law of Order did not intervene.
The Piper further probed for the limits of the Law of Order.
"Fang..."
Shangguan Dong’s expression suddenly changed, caught off guard within his own affairs, instinctively wanting to call Fang Hua, but Li Xiaobai, quick as a flash, covered his mouth in time.
"Village chief, your granddaughter has turned into a plot character, if you call her now, you would also match the story, becoming the grandfather of the abducted girl in this tale."
"Speak cautiously, he’s luring you in."
Li Xiaobai whispered.
Shangguan Dong closed his mouth immediately, mimicking the Piper’s strategy, who was also casually digging a pit for him; a seasoned intriguer indeed.
"Li Xiaobai, if you hadn’t stopped him, by now he’d have fallen into the trap; it’s clear why the organization hunts you and why Three Inch Golden Lotus failed, you’re a talent."
"But the story will unfold; this village chief absolutely cannot watch his granddaughter succumb, the moment he attacks me is when I will achieve victory."
The Piper laughed wickedly.
Beside him, Fang Hua’s eyes were hollow and lifeless, slowly disrobing; several guards moved a bed into the room, everyone’s actions triggered Shangguan Dong’s heart.
The safety zone inside the monastery had been thoroughly grasped by the Piper, continuing to wait was futile; these fellows would not make a mistake anytime soon.
"Piper, what’s your name?"
Shangguan Dong stood up, evenly sprinkled the tea onto the ground, and asked indifferently.
"My name is Jiang Que, I understand the meaning of pouring out the tea; it’s a dismissal order. Once, a villager disposed of my subordinates this way."
The Piper, along with his cosmic beings, swaggered out of the monastery, laughing even more unscrupulously.
"Old village chief, you think the longer it drags on, the worse it is for me; not knowing the more it drags, the deeper my grip on the village becomes. In just fifteen minutes, over three hundred cosmic beings have been folded here—thanks to their messages before death, I have essentially grasped the village’s taboos."
"You missed the best opportunity to kill me; your cards have been exposed to me."
The Piper was confidently victorious; he wouldn’t violate the taboos again. That behind-the-scenes hand’s power was indeed terrifying, but as long as the rules are followed, it won’t attack.
"No, you missed a chance to escape; you touched the old man’s granddaughter, changing the nature of things."
Shangguan Dong approached the Piper, extending a finger, upon which a hint of white light gradually grew brilliant until it formed a dazzling sphere. It was so radiant that people couldn’t open their eyes.
"Your name is Jiang Que, isn’t it? According to Jade Lotus Village law conventions, in three counts, the old man will judge you; within three seconds, based on your answer, the judgment will be rendered."
"Immediately release all the villagers of Jade Lotus Village, don’t leak anything about the village to the outside world, and never set foot in this village again."
Shangguan Dong’s steps became exceptionally powerful.
Every step he took made the earth tremble.
The dazzling white light spread from his finger, enveloped his whole body, surged into his eyes, and burst forth with terrifying power.
"You’re bluffing me!"
"This village is already in my pocket, old man, don’t struggle!"
The Piper was panicked for a second but quickly regained his composure. He was certain the village chief couldn’t act freely. He had gathered intelligence from the villagers; everyone in the village must strictly adhere to the rules.
Shangguan Dong was neither happy nor sad: "Three!"
The Piper laughed wickedly: "If you have the guts, try it now; surrender, and your granddaughter still has a way out!"
Shangguan Dong: "Two!"
The Piper: "I don’t believe you can act!"
Shangguan Dong: "One!"
The Piper: "What’s here is merely a being from a story; you can destroy it, but you too will face judgment from that dark hand!"
"Time’s up; answer concluded, this is your final statement."
Shangguan Dong pressed his hands together, his entire aged body slowly floated in the air, scorching brilliant light illuminated everything. At this moment, all people could see in front of them was blinding white light, and in their ears echoing that old, dignified voice.
"Law!"
"Activate!"
Jade Lotus Village plunged into a pure white world.
Li Xiaobai was enveloped by this light; he felt warm all over, very comfortable, but saw nothing and lost his sense of direction, not daring to move recklessly.
At the monastery entrance, the Piper sensed danger, wanted to run, but his body was suspended in mid-air, unable to move.
He watched helplessly as the few beings closest to Shangguan Dong turned to dust under the white light and felt an intense sense of crisis.
"Although abandoning the Piper is a pity, there’s no choice now, self-preservation comes first. Didn’t expect this old guy has hidden strength, seems capturing his granddaughter pushed him hard."
"Once I return, I’ll regroup and come back to kill!"
The Piper’s eyes flashed a trace of purple light, and that half of Jiang Que’s Divine Soul hiding in his mind prepared to escape.
But the next moment, he was stunned; the Divine Soul had somehow fused with the Piper’s flesh, fixed within this shell, unable to escape.
"What’s going on?"
"Why is my Divine Soul fixed to the flesh, who did it?"
"Could it be..."
The Piper panicked, seemingly realized something, couldn’t help but curse: "Li Xiaobai, I &**!!!"