BXBX NOVEL Chapter 137 - 137: 131: Haobo the Wind Shepherd [Seeking first order!]
Chapter 137 - 137: 131: Haobo the Wind Shepherd [Seeking first order!]
He shivered slightly, but the person across from him reassured, “Don’t worry. It’s just a gust of cold air. It will dissipate naturally in a few days. There’s nothing to worry about.”
Zhao Erbao wanted to weep but had no tears. This was a definitely a dreadful restriction, regardless of what was said!
Recalling his prior experience in the Illusory Realm, he shivered again and quickly expressed his position, “Senior, rest assured. From now on, whatever you say, I will do. I will not defy!”
Li Fan smiled and didn’t respond.
He didn’t lie. What had just been injected into Zhao Erbao was indeed just a chill produced by the Blue Flame Spirit.
It had no particular function, but it was enough to intimidate people.
The threats from others were far less terrifying than the uncertainties and fears in one’s own mind.
Of course, he couldn’t solely rely on intimidating Zhao Erbao. Necessary countermeasures were needed.
The Formless Killing Machine had already locked him down in secret – there was no escaping.
Carrots and sticks—both were necessary.
Li Fan said to Zhao Erbao, “I don’t need you to do anything else. As before, you should fully devote to searching for ancient artifacts of the unknown civilization. Every once in a while, I will check your progress. Once the Dao rhyme successfully condenses, you can also comprehend it together with me.” As he spoke, Li Fan handed over a one-way communication spirit symbol.
Upon hearing these words, Zhao Erbao was overjoyed. He hurriedly took the spirit symbol, expressing his loyalty again.
“Go meet the young girl with the Spirit-treasure Body.” Li Fan commanded indifferently.
After a day and a bit, the two men returned to Moonlit Island.
It was night time now. The Yin sisters were chatting in a room at Tianbao Building.
Li Fan appeared in front of them with Zhao Erbao abruptly.
Hints of murderous intent radiated from him, locking onto them.
He looked at them expressionlessly and asked, “Are you two willing to work for
The sudden figures startled the two sisters. Just as they were about to scream, they found they couldn’t make a sound.
Instantly, they understood the identity of the two figures before them.
The legendary Immortal Teachers.
The older sister, Yin Yueting, went pale in an instant, but she knew she had no choice.
Just as she was about to reply, she felt her younger sister gently nudge her right calf. She relaxed a little and blurted out, “Master Immortal, we are willing to serve by your side.”
Li Fan shook his head. He knew the girl had misunderstood.
He gestured for Zhao Erbao to explain.
Zhao Erbao imposed a magnificent air of an Immortal Teacher and explained what had happened.
“You need to mobilize the power of the Tianbao Building and work with me to fully collect antiques.”
Seeing that her special physique had been exposed, Yin Yueting pursed her lips and responded respectfully.
Yin Yuzhen, on the other hand, kept her head low, staring curiously at Li Fan from time to time, seemingly unafraid.
Unfortunately, Li Fan had hidden his figure, so she could never see him clearly.
Li Fan glanced at the three people before him, each with varying expressions, and gave his final instructions.
He said to Zhao Erbao, “There are no Cultivators stationed on Moonlit Island. You will stay here to help Tianbao Building expand and improve search efficiency.”
“Of course, be careful not to attract the attention of other Cultivators.”
“If you are unlucky and encounter an unbeatable Cultivator, save your own life first. I will handle the rest.”
Zhao Erbao nodded seriously, “Senior has thought of everything.”
Li Fan added, “Although these two girls are mortals, you should not bully them.
Collecting antiques requires their full efforts.”
“I wouldn’t dare, I wouldn’t dare,” Zhao Erbao repeatedly assured.
A hint of joy appeared on Yin Yueting’s face. She quickly knelt down with her sister, promising to do their utmost.
Nodding, Li Fan quietly left for Ten Thousand Immortals Island.
As far as Li Fan was concerned, the search for Dao rhymes was merely a subplot in his cultivation life.
He made arrangements casually, waiting to see the outcome.
What Li Fan was more concerned with were the two inexplicable spiritual senses in succession that led him to the existence of those mighty beings above Unity-Path.
Was it a coincidence, or was there some inevitability?
If it was a coincidence, then so be it.
But if not, the implications would be unsettling to contemplate.
“The Immortal Sovereigns have gone to great lengths to hide their forms, yet the mysterious guidance of Heaven and Earth strives to point to them.”
“When gods fight, mortals suffer.”
“However, the opportunities are quite real…”
Li Fan did not believe that Heaven and Earth would not have any resistance against the Immortal Sovereigns who defied the Principle of Heaven and Earth.
Even a chicken destined for slaughter would let out a few cries before death, let alone the grand Dao of Heaven and Earth.
“There is a possibility that not every Cultivator gets the same guidance.”
“There may be some secret that I don’t know.”
When he returned to Ten Thousand Immortals Island, Li Fan started reading the Array Jade Scroll again.
The work of collecting Dao Rhyme Antiques, under the joint efforts of Zhao
Erbao and Yin Yueting, was progressing in an orderly manner.
Time flew by.
In the blink of an eye, nineteen years had passed.
During this time, there were no major incidents in the Misthaven Ocean.
Only one intriguing event caught the attention of many Cultivators, serving as a topic of casual conversation.
The protagonist of the event was none other than Zhang Haobo.
Li Fan learned about the story during a break from his closed-door practice, overhearing a group of Cultivators discussing it.
“Zhang Haobo is really something now. He goes wherever there is a wind disaster. The storm is often scattered before it even forms thanks to his sword light.”
“Indeed, the mortals of the Misthaven Ocean who have suffered from wind disasters even made shrines and lit incense for him.”
“Zhang Haobo? I seem to remember him. Isn’t he the one who was practicing swordplay with a dozen puppets at that Cave Mansion?”
“Now that you mention it, I remember. But he was just in the Energy Refining
Stage then. Just a few years have passed, and he’s become so powerful already?”
“Exactly, he’s already reached the Final Stage Foundation Establishment by now. His Wind Slashing Sword Art is intimidating. Ordinary Foundation
Establishment Cultivators wouldn’t last a few rounds against him.”
“I closed-door for just a while, and he’s already at the Final Stage Foundation Establishment? Why?”
“Well, geniuses simply can’t be measured by ordinary standards. It seems like he’s using wind disasters to practice his sword.”
“You’re all talking about old news. Here’s the latest: he’s not just fighting winds anymore.”
“Oh? What’s he doing now?”
“You may not believe it, but right now, he’s… shepherding wind!”
“Shepherding wind? What does that mean?”
The Cultivators looked at each other, all puzzled.
“Heh heh. You all know what grazing is, don’t you?”
“No… really?”
There was an outcry among the Cultivators.
“Shepherding wind?” Li Fan’s eyes glazed over.
“Zhang Haobo, what’s his game?”
The Heaven and Earth’s Perception technique activated, and his view instantly changed..