BXBX NOVEL Chapter 109: 2) Who is courting trouble?
That's why the wise hermit once said; never do backside like animal... But wise hermits forget humans are animals too.
We are nothing but mammals.
"You!!! How dare you talk to Grandmaster Tia like that!?" a young admirer and lackey of Tia, came forward and grabbed the color of his cloth.
Xian Tian looked at the boy and frowned.
What the fuck are you listing for? He is disrespectful to you, kill him.
The Dragon said with an interested voice.
However, Xian Tian kept his cool and lightly punched his abdomen, sending him flying away.
Bang! ( punch )
Boom! ( impact )
Wooosh! ( he is flying )
Thud! ( impact on wall )
Drrrrr! ( walls cracking and dust rising )
"Y-You! HOW DARE YOU ATTACK ME! YOU ARE COURTING DEATH LITTLE BOY!" He hissed licking the blood on the corner of his lips.
"Attack you? You were the one who came at me..." Xian Tian responded, his anger boiling looking at the hypocrisy of this brat.
The boy gritted his teeth, while he looked at Tia's disappointed look. He felt ashamed being brutally face-slapped in front of his idol.
"Y-You, let's have a duel... You and me 1v1 right here, right now..." The boy uttered his voice full of rage and humiliation.
Hehe! He is challenging you, kill him. Have some respect and stop ants from messing with you.
Tia was about to stop this nonsense, she had already raised her arm but she suddenly stopped and lowered her arm.
It was a good opportunity to test the strength of this Xian Tian who is very famous even outside.
"Duel with you? You aren't even strong... Hmph! Scram!" Xian Tian felt how stupid this person in front of him was.
The boy was barely in the True Qi cultivation realm and wanted to challenge the Peak True Qi cultivation, not to mention Xian Tian even has a domain.
This brat was outside his league.
"Hehe! What happened scared?" The Boy provoked not knowing he was a lamb provoking the mighty lion.
Listing to this crap, Xian Tian smiled a little.
Senior Rat had told him to live in peace with humans but it seems other parties aren't that peaceful and need to be taught the lesson hardway.
"Hmmm!!!" He chuckled amused at his bravery. "Sure, I accept your challenge."
The boy's eyes lit up in excitement as Xian Tian accepted his challenge, eager to prove his strength to lady Tia.
They moved to an empty spot in the courtyard, gaining the attention of other cultivators who were watching the spectacle unfold.
Such sight in the early morning? It was a good sign.
...
In the empty place,
"You can have the first move," Xian Tian said, a small smile on his face as he adjusted his stance.
Swish!
The boy, filled with overconfidence, let out a yell and charged recklessly. He swung his arm, attempting to hit Xian Tian fiercely.
Swoosh!
With swift reflexes, Xian Tian lightly evaded the boy's attack. He could easily defend himself without much effort, allowing the young man to continue his assault, asserting his dominance.
"Y-You... You only know how to run like a mouse,"
The boy, consumed by anger at Xian Tian's nonchalance, became even more aggressive.
Baam! Baam!
Bang! Bang!
He unleashed swift jabs and wild kicks one after the other, hoping to land at least one hit.
Xian Tian still stood firm, his body moving fluidly to avoid each attack. He casually dodged or deflected the boy's blows, his expression giving no indication of exertion.
Frustrated, the boy's moves began to become erratic and sloppy. He was exerting all his strength and energy, but Xian Tian remained calm and composed, easily defending himself and not even attacking back as if he was trying to send a deep psychological message.
Seeing the boy's attacks growing wilder, Xian Tian decided it was time to end the farce. He sidestepped a particularly forceful punch and swiftly grabbed the boy's arm, pulling him off balance.
Using the boy's momentum, Xian Tian tossed him to the ground with a soft thud, not exerting too much strength as to cause any serious injury.
He then stood over him, looking down with a slight smile.
The boy lay there dazed and defeated, staring up at Xian Tian with a mix of humiliation and anger.
The onlookers were silent, shocked at how one-sided the battle was.
Xian Tian spoke loudly, making sure everyone heard his words. "Next time, think before you challenge someone you can't handle,"
The boy slowly got up, his face reddening with embarrassment and anger.
He wanted to retaliate but the intense gazes of other cultivators made him swallow his pride and back down, mumbling under his breath.
'Damn it! Damn it! Damnnnnn it!'
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Tak! Tak!
Xian Tian dusted his hands and turned to walk away. He had taught this brat a lesson, hoping it would humble him in the future.
Hmmm! You should have taught him a good lesson, you didn't even beat him but... It is what it is.
The Dragon chuckled in his mind, enjoying the show.
Tia, seeing the aftermath of the battle, felt a mix of both annoyance and relief. She approached Xian Tian and scolded him. "Could you have shown a bit more restraint? You didn't need to use such force..."
Xian Tian shrugged, a mischievous smile on his face. "He started it. I was just teaching him a lesson. Besides, I didn't even use my full strength. He's lucky I didn't teach him a more severe lesson,"
The Dragon in his mind snickered, secretly agreeing with Xian Tian.
Tia sighed, knowing she couldn't argue against his nonchalance.
"Yeah, I know he's an idiot but next time don't be so rough. He's young and hotheaded, it's part of growing up."
Xian Tian smiled and nodded, seemingly accepting her words.
But the Dragon in his mind had already planned a new prank.
"I'll keep that in mind, Senior Rat," Xian Tian said, his voice dripping with feigned seriousness.
Tia gave him a skeptical look, sensing his sarcastic tone. "You better. It's not just for his sake. You could get into trouble if you keep making enemies... That brat is the son of a powerful man and my disciple,"
Xian Tian nodded again, but his mind was already elsewhere.
The Dragon was excitedly suggesting new ways to provoke the stubborn boy.
Xian Tian tried to listen to the lecture, but it was hard to resist the dragon's suggestions.
Suddenly, the Dragon whispered.
How about this? What if kiss this bitch name Tia and grab her ass, in front of that boy.
It was a good suggestion but Xian Tian didn't dare.
Xian Tian's lips twitched, a smirk forming on his face.
'You're evil, you know that? I like it,'
The Dragon snickered inside his mind.
You know I always love stirring up trouble. And this plan is too good to say no to.
However, Xian Tian shook his head and kept his cool.
Tia sighed, sensing Xian Tian's mischievous demeanor. She couldn't tell if he was really listening or not. "I'm serious, young one," she reprimanded.
"Sigh! I need your help decoding that Karmic Veda..." She let out.
Hearing this, Xian Tian nodded his head.
"Follow me... Let's head somewhere private," Tia said looking at Xian Tian straight into his eyes.
Be wary of her, she is planning something sinister! From the looks of it, she is contracted to the devouring dragon, she might be thinking of devouring your soul.
Once she devours your souls, she will also inherit your formless origin and can have wildlife.
Hehe! It seems she has already figured out your formless origin all thanks to her dragon!
Don't get me wrong but she is thinking of killing you.
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Xian Tian followed Tia behind a bamboo screen, the soft glow of the early morning light filtering through the translucent leaves.
He felt the Senior Dragon's constant warning about Tia's possible intentions, and his senses remained on high alert.
Inside the covered area, the Karmic Veda was laid out on a table, its complex characters and diagrams radiating a mysterious aura.
"So, you need my help with deciphering this, right?" Xian Tian asked, breaking the silence between them.
Tia nodded, her eyes fixated on the intricate patterns of the Tomb's page. "Yes, this Karmic Veda. It holds secrets I've yet to unravel. I've studied it for days, but its true meaning remains elusive..."
Xian Tian noticed a hint of frustration in her voice, her fingers tracing the lines of the scroll with a mix of fascination and determination.
He came closer to the table, observing the symbols and trying to sense any unusual energy or patterns.
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Tia had a devouring dragon... A rare dragon but not an actual dragon species.
Devouring dragon, doesn't actually possess dragon bloodline, this is another reason why Tia has come here.
And once Xian Tian helps....