Who Brought Him into the Cultivation World?

Chapter 690: Chapter 632: The Old Daoist Outsmarts Su Xiaoxiao

Pay back?

Su Xiaoxiao appeared slightly taken aback at this moment.

I just discussed such a serious matter with you, and now you’re asking me to pay back "money"?

Yes, after Su Xiaoxiao earnestly analyzed everything, Han Yu couldn’t hold back and finally brought up the Inquiry Stone matter.

"Senior, you see, things are tight now, could I settle the sixty Inquiry Stones?"

Han Yu spoke somewhat sheepishly; after all, demanding payment after less than half a month is a bit rude.

But he recently obtained some divine techniques and urgently needs to strengthen himself.

And his strength should get a little boost too.

Su Xiaoxiao listened to his nonsense, showing a peculiar expression.

Are you kidding me?

When did Inquiry Stones become connected to whether or not you have enough money?

Then, he couldn’t help but picture Han Yu scheming for Inquiry Stones from the Central Continent.

Instantly, he forgave him.

"You really went to great lengths for Central Continent."

Su Xiaoxiao gave him a look of appreciation; such people deserve to become strong.

Han Yu realized there must be some misunderstanding, and quite a significant one at that.

But he didn’t want to explain; having a misunderstanding is nice, especially a beautiful one like this.

However, Su Xiaoxiao’s next words soon made him feel not so beautiful.

"Unfortunately, I can’t right now."

Su Xiaoxiao sighed; he didn’t want to avoid paying, but he couldn’t return now. His senior had already arrived and was in the small cave heaven.

If he returns, he might not be able to leave easily.

Furthermore, with that many Inquiry Stones owed, his senior likely wouldn’t let him off easily.

He was thinking of making something of a name here to appease Mu Zili.

Going back now would be like throwing a dumpling to... oops, it would be like falling into a trap.

The old Taoist was initially enjoying the conversation until he heard about the sixty Inquiry Stones and suddenly widened his eyes.

"You spendthrift, daring to owe someone sixty Inquiry Stones just like that!"

Hearing the old Taoist scold him, Su Xiaoxiao became more determined not to return.

As for the debt, dragging it out is fine; as long as he doesn’t die, the debt can’t rot.

Han Yu, needing them urgently, couldn’t afford to drag this out; he unhappily glanced at the old Taoist.

That rotten old fellow is really something; he doesn’t blink when losing two hundred fifty stones, but when his disciple reasonably owes sixty, he messes around.

But the old Taoist’s next words brought him a pleasant surprise.

"If I had Inquiry Stones in my hand, would you still gamble?"

Han Yu definitely wouldn’t dare gamble on debt again; afraid of playing against the old Taoist and not being able to stop.

But if the old Taoist plays with current holdings, then why not gamble?

"Gamble, as long as it’s not in debt."

Han Yu readily agreed.

Then the old Taoist’s subsequent actions were quite outrageous.

"You!"

He pointed at Wang Xingzhi on Liu Zongyuan’s back, suddenly speaking.

"You two go back and ask Mu Zili for a hundred Inquiry Stones..."

The first part was fine, but the latter half scared Su Xiaoxiao white-faced.

"Just say Su Xiaoxiao owes them outside."

Su Xiaoxiao urgently stopped him, this is ruinous!

Sixty Inquiry Stones could probably get Mu Zili to skin him; imagining what could happen with a hundred is unthinkable.

"Don’t be afraid, the youngest is always favored; your senior biting the bullet can still manage."

The old Taoist comforted him from the side. If this works out, he could extract forty stones for gambling, though it means a little grievance for Su Xiaoxiao.

Yes, it can’t be just a little grievance; going forward, it’ll always be Su Xiaoxiao who took a hundred stones.

Su Xiaoxiao shook his head like a rattle; how many Inquiry Stones are a hundred?

Naturally, a lot.

But truthfully, Mu Zili could grit their teeth and manage it.

"Yet I know, Senior would grit their teeth and break my legs too."

He was indeed brought up by Mu Zili as a substitute for the old Taoist, but his teaching was always a mix of carrot and stick; the senior is genuinely good, but equally merciless in discipline.

He might not be afraid of the old Taoist, but he is genuinely respectful and fearful of Mu Zili.

"Regardless, you owe sixty; sixty and a hundred are the same."

The old Taoist softly comforted him.

Su Xiaoxiao shook his head furiously.

"What did you swear when you joined? To always listen to your master’s words."

The old Taoist couldn’t help but bring up past matters.

Su Xiaoxiao hurriedly added, "No, at that time my senior added, only when they consider it proper must I listen to my master."

The old Taoist’s face turned black instantly; the distant memory returned, realizing that back then the second disciple had indeed intervened.

Seeing Su Xiaoxiao immune to both persuasion and coercion, the old Taoist sighed helplessly.

"Then it’s not the master’s fault..."

Finally, as Su Xiaoxiao trembled with anger, Liu Zongyuan delicately carried Wang Xingzhi away.

The old Taoist’s unexpected trick turned out to be derived from Mu Zili.

Before leaving, Mu Zili had instructed him to bring Su Xiaoxiao along once he arrived.

Of course, the old Taoist slightly embellished this into sending him back.

Thus, the old Taoist offered Su Xiaoxiao two choices.

Either owe a hundred Inquiry Stones.

Or go back to Mu Zili.

Is this something a proper master would do?

Anyway, Han Yu could only imagine how much Mu Zili must suffer dealing with this master-disciple pair.

Su Xiaoxiao was also somewhat shameless, keen to leave once the plan was set.

Firstly, the old Taoist might take him back anytime.

Secondly, the old Taoist might trick him again at any moment.

Rather than staying by the old Taoist’s side, it’s better to go play with Yama Hall.

"Wait a minute."

Before leaving, the old Taoist grabbed Su Xiaoxiao once more.

Thinking it was another extortion attempt, Su Xiaoxiao looked bitter, but contrary to his expectations, the old Taoist handed over a jade slip.

It’s a jade writing composed of five jade plaques, which faintly contains powerful energy.

"Your senior’s skills are all here; in danger, it equals your senior’s full-force attack, hold onto it and don’t die out there."

Su Xiaoxiao, deeply touched, suddenly asked.

"Isn’t this something my senior secretly equipped you with for protection?"

Intuitively, it felt plausible.

The old Taoist’s face turned slightly red, angrily retorting.

"Nonsense, the master is a Divine Dao Realm cultivator; would need that? It’s for you."

Su Xiaoxiao quietly muttered to himself, "But you also said there’s a difference in strength even among Divine Dao Realm cultivators."

The old Taoist feigned anger, ready to hit, as Su Xiaoxiao hurriedly tore open the Celestial Chasm, fleeing with others.

Han Yu suddenly tried to stop him, but it was too late.

What does he mean by leaving these ten extra burdens?

The remaining ten people looked at each other, confused if they were being neglected.

"Just leave them with the old Taoist, and let’s go."

The Artifact Spirit abruptly reminded.

Han Yu had a sudden realization; there was still the old Taoist, handing them over works too.

Only the old Taoist spoke quicker than him, effectively closing off the discussion.

"I’ll tag along with you for now, when the Inquiry Stones arrive, you’ll gamble with me."

Whoa!

Really want to refuse, but how to refuse?