White-Robed Chief
chapter-120

Chapter 120: Limelight

Xiao Tieying scoffed, “Ren Public House has become more and more insolent. This time, if it wasn’t for Third Younger Sister, Second Younger Sister would be in danger. Lu Yurong is really mad!”

“Master, I think that her target is not the Second Lady, the key is our Grandmasters, they sent seven of them. Apparently, they are trying to get rid of our Grandmasters!” The old man Linquan said gravely.

“Well, Third Younger Sister thinks so too,” Xiao Tieying scoffed. “They actually think that we are vulnerable!”

“Master, it’s still not the right time to start a war!” Linquan reminded softly.

“But we still need to teach Lu Yurong a lesson, she is too presumptuous!” said Xiao Tieying.

“This time they suffered a great loss. They lost a Grandmaster and there will be a significant decrease in their strength. Revenge is sweet!” Lin Quan smiled. “Congratulations to Third Lady, for having such a talented subordinate!”

“Humph, this Chu Li!” Xiao Tieying frowned.

“Master is worried?” asked Linquan.

“He is young and lacks composure. Moreover, the duration of which Chu Li has entered the Public House is too short,” Xiao Tieying said somberly. “I don’t feel too assured to trust him.”

“He sacrificed his life to save Second Lady.” Linquan smiled. “His faithfulness is unmistakable, as for being composed, Chu Li is too young so if he is too mature, it is not a good thing as he would be too pessimistic.”

“That might be true too.” Xiao Tieying slowly nodded. “It seems that I am too strict. In the end, he did save Second Younger Sister, I need to reward him properly!”

Linquan smiled. “Lady Xiao Qi must have already rewarded him, Master doesn’t have to take the trouble to reward him.”

“Hai… this Third Younger Sister of mine!” Xiao Tieying said with resignation, “She is beyond my control!”

“Third Lady is just trying to help,” Linquan said. “Lady Xiao Qi is sufficiently talented. Master doesn’t have to burden yourself with everything, letting Third Lady share some of the hardships is fine too.”

“Among us four siblings, Xiao Qi is the most talented in martial arts training. Although Fourth Younger Brother is good too, he is still not at her level. We will be counting on Third Younger Sister in the future but she keeps distracting herself with trivial matters!” Xiao Tieying shook his head and sighed. “No matter how much I persuade her, it is of no use!”

If one wanted to set foot in the Enlightened Mastery’s Boundary, the most vital was one’s comprehension and talent. Xiao Tieying and his Fourth Younger brother’s talent were not bad, but it was far from Xiao Qi’s. They will never reach the Enlightened Mastery’s Boundary but Third Younger Sister had the chance to reach that boundary.

Once she reached the Enlightened Mastery’s Boundary, the Public House would be worry-free. No one would dare to provoke them, even if it was the royal house, they would not dare to touch the Xiao Family. This would be a real advantage for the Public House.

Although Xiao Tieying was tired, doing everything by himself, he was still in the prime of his life, he could withstand it. However, Xiao Qi did not agree with his views and kept distracting herself with trivial matters. He knew that she had good intentions so it made him feel frustrated and at the same time, resigned.

Linquan smiled and shook his head.

The four siblings’ relationships were very good, it may be because the High Duke had always been in Isolated Cultivation and their mother was gone too. Thus, they supported and helped each other, forming a close relationship.

In addition, there were no disputes of personal interest. The eldest son was the successor of the Public House, the youngest son was a martial arts maniac, Second Lady was physically weak and Third Lady had no interest in the secular world. They worked together to pull the Public House up from its weakening state.

“Here it comes!” Xiao Tieying suddenly cried.

In the distance, a yellow dust cloud was forming on the main road. A group of people slowly arrived, it was Xiao Shi, Xiao Qi, and their entourage.

Xiao Tieying rushed forward impatiently.

Xiao Qi’s white robe remained clean without any dust on it, her expression cold, she walked in front of Xiao Tieying and dismounted her horse. She glanced around. “Big Brother, why such a big commotion?”

Xiao Tieying smiled. “You guys did a good job this time. Naturally, I have to give you all a grand welcome!”

Xiao Qi knew what he meant. She just said plainly, “Not really.”

Xiao Shi pulled open the curtains of the carriage, revealing her face that was covered with a white veil, her eyes lustrous. She yelled unhappily, “Big Brother, what are you trying to do by gathering so many people here? Let’s go back to the Public House!”

“Fine, fine. Let’s go back!” Xiao Tieying quickly nodded and asked carefully, “Second Younger Sister, are you fine?”

“Yes, I feel quite good.” Xiao Shi put down the curtains and sat back inside.

Xiao Tieying followed beside the carriage, together with Xiao Qi, his eagle-like eyes swept across Hai Qingshan and Chu Li. His gaze fell on Chu Li for a while.

Chu Li gave him a fist salute.

Xiao Tieying nodded slightly, turned his head back and talked to Xiao Qi.

Xue Ling saw that Chu Li had returned but her facial expression was cold. She had only prepared a few dishes, held a jar of fine wine, and served him more attentively. She did not reveal a happy expression and seemed to feel nothing from his return.

Chu Li swirled the wine gently. The white jade cup reflected the emerald green wine in it and the wine seemed lush and exuberant. He had an impulse to swig it down in one gulp, wanting to drink the lush and vigor together with it.

“Has anything happened in the past few days?” Chu Li asked slowly.

The cool wind blew gently, the bright moon sprinkled down its clear moonlight. The small courtyard was scenic, the bamboo forest in the corner of the west wall produced a soft rustling sound. It sounded like heavenly music.

Xue Ling, in a clean and spotless white gown, had a cold expression. “Nothing major. Oh, right, that friend of Master was in the limelight.”

Chu Li cast a sideways glance at her.

“Sister Zhao Ying,” said Xue Ling.

“What is it?” Chu Li frowned.

Xue Ling said, “Somebody caused trouble in the Leisure Cloud Pub. Sister Zhao Ying came to their aid and broke the legs of a dozen people.”

“Who are those people?” Chu Li scoffed and said petulantly, “Tell me everything in one go!”

“It seems that a group of disciples from the Phoenix Tree Faction came to the Leisure Cloud Pub, they teased the maid of the pub and this angered Sister Zhao Ying. Sister Zhao Ying broke their legs and threw them outside, their screams were very frightening… it is said that the business of Leisure Cloud Pub is more prosperous now!” Xue Ling told him everything in one go.

Chu Li frowned. “Was it really Sister Zhao Ying?”

“Absolutely, I confirmed it!” Xue Ling nodded firmly. “Master do you not believe me?”

Chu Li scoffed, “It seems that a group of fellows went overboard!”

Sister Zhao Ying had a soft character, she was not suited to explore the martial arts world, she would not have taken action that easily. Being able to break someone’s legs in anger, this group of people from the Phoenix Tree Faction must have been befuddled and really have angered Sister Zhao Ying, so she came down hard on them.

“Phoenix Tree Faction can also be considered a big faction, they dared to be so presumptuous in the town, certainly their martial arts are not bad. It is said that there were several Innate Masters and in the end, they were still being beaten by Sister Zhao Ying. Sister Zhao Ying must be very famous now,” said Xue Ling.

Chu Li nodded thoughtfully.

Zhao Ying’s Swallow Reversal swordsmanship was already exquisite, her comprehension on it was deep too and coupled with her Innate Mastery’s Boundary cultivation level, the average Innate Masters would not be able to defeat her.

He gave Xue Ling a sideways glance and smiled. “You are very envious of Sister Zhao Ying, aren’t you?”

“Master, when can I be like Sister Zhao Ying?” Xue Ling stared intensely at him.

“For you to break into the Innate Mastery’s Boundary is much more difficult than Sister Zhao Ying, so just take your time.”

Xue Ling was disappointed. She sighed.

“I will help you in channeling after I finish my meal.” Chu Li swigged down the wine in one gulp.

Xue Ling filled the wine cup for him, her cold face broke into a smile. “Thank you, Master!”

These days, Xue Ling had persevered and trained hard, but the result made her despair. The result of her desperate training these days was not even close to the outcome during Master’s help in one night. The gap between the two of them was too wide, heaven and earth. God was not being fair!

Xue Ling complained and trained hard at the same time. Looking at the tiger painting on the wall, her willpower became firmer and she cultivated with more effort.