Chapter 204: Does He Have Injuries on Him?

Chapter 204: Does He Have Injuries on Him?

"What else do you think? Do you think this is a new outfit invented by your master? A beggar outfit?" Bai Cangming's voice was so loud that it made the heads of the nearby servants buzz.

"You did say you went down the mountain; I received your message in Haiyue City. It's been so long, and you only show up now. Moreover, when you reached the Northern Desert, you didn't even say hello. How were we supposed to know you were there?" Xiao Yue ground her teeth and said.

This Bai Cangming, no one knew how old he was. He was like an old monster, unpredictable in both temperament and abilities. His medical skills were superb, unfathomable. In short, there was nothing in this world that he didn't know, and nothing he couldn't accomplish.

No one could trace his origins, nor did anyone know how he became the tyrant of Cangming Mountain and the revered White Dean.

"I went to find you guys, but you were living in that stinky house, crowded together like that. Do you think someone of my stature would stay in such a place?" Bai Cangming asked.

"So you lived in a cave instead? In the den of the Iron Devourer?" Ci Xin asked.

"Yes, the Iron Devourer's den is quite nice. It's made of bamboo, with bamboo leaves as padding. It's very comfortable!"

After finishing his explanation, Bai Cangming walked up to Little Xi'er and said, "So, was it you, girl, who caused that landslide and earthquake?"

Ruo Xi Baby looked at the old man.

"The mist is so thick that it's impossible to tell where he comes from. It seems he's really a cultivation expert!"

"Alright, how are you going to compensate me? How are you going to make up for it?" Bai Cangming had a bit of a rogue's charm.

"Hmph, I don't even know what those words mean!" Ruo Xi Baby shook her head, stretched, then simply turned away and fell asleep.

"Hey hey hey! Little girl, how did you fall asleep?" Bai Cangming reached out to poke the little girl.

"Hmm?" The next moment, several hands grabbed him at the same time.

Xiao Yin was not happy: "Dean Bai, you are a person of great prestige. Watch your behavior!"

Xiao Yue: "Old monster, if you dare to bully my daughter, I'll disrespect my master!"

Master Jing'en: "Amituofo..."

Ci Xin leaned back, avoiding Bai Cangming's hand, then tilted his head and looked at Bai Cangming. "Dean, do you want me to expose all your secrets?"

The entire courtyard fell silent.

Secrets?!

"Iron Devourer has just been contracted by me. Give it back." Bai Cangming reached out to grab the Iron Devourer.

"Hmm?" Ruo Xi Baby furrowed her little brows.

"Too noisy, this old man. Little Heart, help me beat him up." Ruo Xi Baby was unhappy.

"Are you sure, Little Xi'er?" Ci Xin looked at the "old beggar" in front of him; he might not be a match for this guy.

"The monk has talismans on him. The two of you together should be enough. He seems to be injured, likely because his closed-door cultivation failed!" Ruo Xi Baby told Little Heart.

"I see!" Originally, he didn't dare to act rashly, but now, he was going to make his move!

"Dean, are you really going to fight a baby over this?" Xiao Yue asked.

"It was originally mine!" Bai Cangming reached out.

"Hey, little sister, you think he's hurt or something? No wonder he came out of his retreat so fast; turns out, he failed to advance!" Ci Xin became interested and handed Xier over to Xiao Yin. "Protect Xier and the little cat, okay?"

Immediately, he turned around and launched an attack on Bai Cangming.

Xiao Yue also disregarded everything and raised her hand to join the fight.

Thus, the three of them, master and disciples, fought from the ground to the roof, then from the roof to the streets, and onto the gatehouses.

In the Prime Minister's mansion, everyone looked at each other, and then all eyes turned to Xiao Yin.

Xiao Yin helplessly smiled and shook his head. "Let's go. We'll wait in the main hall."

"Yes, yes, after soaking in the hot springs for so long, you do get hungry. Come, Your Majesty, we've set up some food and drinks. Let's eat first," Lin BuHuai said, glancing at Xiao Yin's arms. "The little princess's rice paste is almost ready. Hurry and feed her; we can't let the child go hungry."

By the time Xiao Yue and Ci Xin got back, half the damage had already been repaired.

"Dean Bai, please calm down." Seeing the still dirty old man landing in the courtyard, Lin BuHuai helplessly stepped forward, bowing. "I've always admired your reputation, Dean. I was hoping to host you properly. We've already prepared everything. How about we clean up and fill our stomachs first?"

"Hmm, that's true. I'm hungry. You two little buggers have made great strides in your skills recently. Just wait until I'm full, and I'll deal with you!" Bai Cangming said, patting the dust off his clothes.

"Would you like to take a bath first? I've had the servants prepare a tub with hot water in the room," Lin BuHuai added.

"Alright, I'll go wash up. And prepare a plate of plum sauce with the roast chicken. Without the plum sauce, the roast chicken gets too greasy. I'm not like that little brat who can eat all day without getting full!" Bai Cangming said.

Ruo Xi Baby was really hungry, and when her mother finally found her, she was fast asleep, probably exhausted from being so hungry.

"She ate a whole bowl of rice paste; she was really hungry. And that little Iron Devourer sure knows how to eat! It devoured a whole bowl of ribs, crunching away," Dong Ju said.

"If this little guy can protect Xier well, we’ll make sure it gets all the meat it wants," Xiao Yue said.

"By the way, Princess, I've always heard that Dean Bai is a very strange eccentric. Does he teach his students like this on the mountain? If all his disciples are educated this way, wouldn't they all turn out to be abnormal?" Dong Ju added.

"Look, how many from Cangming Mountain are normal?" Xiao Yue smiled and said.

"That's true, oh... Princess, aren't you also... his disciple?" Dong Ju was about to say, his last disciple.

"Except for me—I turned out just fine!" Xiao Yue finished, stood up, and went out to find something to eat.

"So handsome!"

"I didn't expect it; he's so handsome!"

Outside, whispering voices reached her ears, and Xiao Yue turned her head, raising her eyebrows.

There, a long robe with a faint pattern of moon-white bamboo, the glossy satin shimmering beautifully under the sun, casting a milky glow.

Looking up, the person had ink-black long hair, sword-like eyebrows, and star-like eyes, with a clean and smooth complexion. The entire person exuded a sense of steadiness and grandeur, yet was as warm and gentle as jade.

"Who... is this?" On the other side, Lin Guodong walked over, then softly exclaimed, "Could it be Dean Bai Cangming?"