The farce finally ended with the beautiful woman fleeing in disarray.
This poor, beautiful woman would likely be haunted by this incident for the rest of her life.
The "burly man" she fancied turned out to be a "girly muscle-beast"!
Hehehe, so disappointing!
The "girly muscle-beast," watching the beautiful woman's hasty retreat, was displeased. She whined to the "reserved young man" beside her.
"Brother Xiaoyao, that older sister just now was so annoying. I'm clearly a girl, but she called me 'young master.' It truly infuriates me!"
The "reserved young man" was speechless, his forehead creased with exasperation.
This...
It's truly not anyone else's fault!
You can only blame yourself for being so robust and mighty!
Never mind the beautiful woman; even the "reserved young man" himself felt like calling the "girly muscle-beast" a "hero"!
At this moment, the "eccentric young man," who enjoyed watching the show, sidled up. With a wicked smile, he said to the "girly muscle-beast."
"Sister Ling'er, you are naturally beautiful. You and my third senior brother are a perfect match. Don't listen to those fools. I have high hopes for you two!"
The "girly muscle-beast" beamed upon hearing this.
She let out a boisterous "chuckle."
"Wahahaha... I think so too!"
The "reserved young man" was utterly exasperated. He shot the "eccentric young man" a displeased glare and said coldly.
"The senior asked you to follow and help, not to cause trouble!"
The "eccentric young man" was unconcerned. He grinned playfully and said to the "reserved young man."
"Oh, third senior brother, why do you still call him senior? We should call him master!"
The "reserved young man's" expression grew colder. He said irritably.
"I don't have someone as shameless as you. Our agreement with the senior is to retrieve the three Innate Stars. Only then will he accept us as disciples! Calling him master now is too soon!"
That's right!
This group of four were none other than the "Star Seeking Four," who had departed from the "Yun Family Immortal Mansion" and journeyed to the "Imperial City" in search of the last three "Innate Stars" of the "Eastern Star Chart."
The "reserved young man" was the genius disciple Hao Ren had taken a liking to, Li Xiaoyao, referred to as "Brother Xiaoyao."
The "eccentric young man" was a super prodigy from the "Abyss," Ye Qiye, who shamelessly insisted on becoming Hao Ren's disciple.
The "girly muscle-beast" was none other than "Sister Ling'er," who shared a "destined love" with Li Xiaoyao.
And the last one, the "Crazy Beggar"... well, he was the "Crazy Beggar."
This fellow was originally the Sect Master of the "Nuclear Explosion Sect."
He mastered the "Great Divine Ability of Nuclear Explosion." At the mere "Nascent Soul Great Perfection realm," he could obliterate a "Soul Splitting Ancestor."
The most perverted thing was that the "Crazy Beggar" had ten thousand different personalities within him.
Each personality could be considered an independent entity.
According to the rules of the "Great Divine Ability of Nuclear Explosion," each of the "Crazy Beggar's" personalities could independently unleash a "Great Nuclear Explosion" once.
In other words, the "Crazy Beggar" was equivalent to ten thousand "nuclear bomb clusters."
If he wished, he could, single-handedly, blow this "world" sky-high.
However, fortunately, the "Crazy Beggar's" cultivation had damaged his brain, and he was becoming increasingly insane. He had completely forgotten the "nuclear explosion password."
Without the "nuclear explosion password" to activate it, the "Crazy Beggar" was incapable of unleashing the "Great Divine Ability of Nuclear Explosion."
In a sense, this protected this "world" from destruction.
Despite his madness, the "Crazy Beggar" was not foolish.
Ever since witnessing Hao Ren's "power" and "Brother Xiaoyao's" wondrous swordsmanship, he had resolved to join Hao Ren's lineage.
Hao Ren knew the "Crazy Beggar's" true nature and naturally couldn't accept him as a disciple.
He was primarily worried that the "Crazy Beggar's" madness would be contagious.
Seeing that his hope of becoming Hao Ren's disciple was dashed, the "Crazy Beggar" had a flash of inspiration and devised a "curveball" strategy.
Since the senior was unwilling to accept me as a disciple, I'll become "Brother Xiaoyao's" disciple and thus a disciple of the senior's disciple. This way, I'll still be considered a disciple of the senior's lineage.
Wakalalala, I'm so clever!
The brilliant "Crazy Beggar" then became attached to "Brother Xiaoyao," sticking to him like a piece of gum, impossible to shake off!
This time, when Li Xiaoyao and Ye Qiye came to the "Imperial City" to search for "Innate Stars," the "Crazy Beggar" also tagged along.
...
"Not early, not early at all!"
Ye Qiye said to Li Xiaoyao with a playful grin.
"Third senior brother, don't worry! With me here, those three Innate Stars will surely be within our grasp and won't slip away!"
Li Xiaoyao couldn't be bothered with Ye Qiye's prattling.
After spending time together on this journey, Li Xiaoyao had a clear understanding of Ye Qiye's character.
This guy was unreliable, extremely unreliable!
He could talk a great game, but often faltered at crucial moments.
Li Xiaoyao cut to the chase, getting straight to the point.
"You just need to tell me where those three Innate Stars are now."
Ye Qiye's smile faltered slightly upon hearing this. He scratched his head sheepishly.
"Well, third senior brother, there's been a slight hiccup. Before, when I sensed them, the three Innate Stars were in the Imperial City. However, after I sensed them again recently, I found that the three Innate Stars have already left..."
"What? The three Innate Stars are not in the Imperial City?"
Li Xiaoyao was enraged upon hearing this.
He was furious, truly furious!
After all his hard work, traveling thousands of miles to the "Imperial City," he had expected to find the three "Innate Stars," complete his mission, and achieve his ultimate life's aspiration of becoming the senior's disciple!
But now, it had all turned to naught!
The three "Innate Stars" were not even in the "Imperial City"!
Unacceptable!
*Clang!*
A sword's resonant hum, like a dragon's roar, echoed.
Li Xiaoyao's killing intent surged uncontrollably. The "Xiaoyao Immortal Sword" was on the verge of bursting from his body and striking Ye Qiye.
"Ye Qiye, you'd better give me a reasonable explanation! Otherwise, I can't guarantee I won't use my sword on you!"
Oh, my goodness!
Upon hearing the words "use my sword," Ye Qiye's face turned pale, and his body trembled violently.
It wasn't that Ye Qiye was a coward, but Li Xiaoyao's threat was truly "awe-inspiring."
After all, the "Sword Comes Sword Intent" created by "Li Xiaoyao" was accomplished under the senior's guidance. It possessed the power to "challenge across major realms" and was capable of slaying "Soul Splitting Ancestors."
Although Ye Qiye considered himself extraordinary, he also feared "Sword Comes"!
Ye Qiye quickly shouted.
"Third senior brother, listen to my explanation..."