The Villain's Counterattack

"Brother Hou, you are so kind, I'm afraid you don't just want to have a drink with me?" Xu Ziling absolutely did not think that Hou Xibai's enthusiasm was due to his own charm or martial arts skills. You must know that he had fought against Shi Feixuan in Luoyang City before and was not at a disadvantage. He even had the upper hand, which gave Yingui Sect's Kankan an opportunity to hurt Shi Feixuan, which made Hou Xibai heartbroken.

Although Kankan tried her best to show mercy, it was not easy for a peak Grandmaster to defeat a half-step Grandmaster. Although she did not seriously injure Shi Feixuan, she was left in the mud and lost face. In the end, she had to pretend to be injured and retreat.

Shi Feixuan pretended to be injured, which naturally made Hou Xibai feel even more distressed. He became more and more displeased with Xu Ziling, but he had to admit that Xu Ziling was really good in all aspects. As he got to know him more and more, his recognition of him gradually increased, and now he really couldn't beat him.

Not long ago, Hou Xibai learned that the so-called Xiaoyaozi was actually his senior brother Yang Xuyan, and Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling were his registered disciples. Hou Xibai's attitude changed drastically, and he truly regarded him as his own. He even took the initiative to act as Xu Ziling's guide, responsible for his food, clothing, housing and transportation in Chengdu City.

The Huajian Sect is also an outlier among the demonic sects. Hou Xibai has been traveling among wealthy and famous families for many years and is rarely excluded. He even traveled along the Yangtze River arm in arm with Shi Feixuan, as if the friendship between the Huajian Sect and Cihang Jingzhai was a tradition, and there was no sign of incongruity at all.

Hearing Xu Ziling's question, Hou Xibai raised his wine glass slightly and chuckled, "I was instructed by your master, Grandmaster Xiaoyaozi, to entertain Ziling and provide him with food, clothing, shelter, and transportation in Chengdu. Even if you go to challenge the Heavenly Monarch Xi Ying, I will accompany you and prevent others from interfering. As for coming here late at night and disturbing Ziling's enlightenment, it's all because of Feixuan."

Hearing Hou Xibai mention Shi Feixuan, Xu Ziling couldn't help but narrow his eyes and looked at him deeply. Hou Xibai shrugged and said, "Ziling, don't look at me like that. Although my Huajian Sect is a holy sect, our style of doing things is very different from other sects. We can enter the world. Although we are a holy sect, we are not a gangster. Feixuan values ​​us very much."

Xu Ziling chuckled when he heard that, thinking that what she values ​​is probably not you, Hou Xibai, but the reputation of the Huajian Sect, or the identity of being a disciple of the Grand Master Xie Wang Shi Zhixuan.

Xu Ziling didn't know if it was okay, so he said nonchalantly, "I wonder what Master Fairy wants Brother Hou to convey? Although I come from a humble background, I'm not completely without a master. I have a master behind me, so it's impossible for me to betray the Tao and join Buddhism."

Hou Xibai shook his head slightly and said, "Fei Xuan is not the kind of person who would force others to do things against their will. She is already on her way to Chengdu. If I can't make Zi Ling change his mind, she will come forward and explain it to you in detail."

Xu Ziling laughed bitterly upon hearing this, and pointed at the gloating Hou Xibai with a playful smile, saying, "Brother Hou, this is a threat, absolutely a threat."

Hou Xibai shrugged slightly and said, "Fei Xuan was born in Cihang Jingzhai, a Buddhist holy place. She is a legitimate saint. Naturally, her behavior is strongly influenced by Buddhism. Cihang Jingzhai is the leader of the righteous path, so naturally there are some... I hope Ziling understands."

Even without Hou Xibai saying anything, Xu Ziling could guess something. He said with a smile, "It seems that it was not Brother Hou's intention for the Fairy Master to pass on the message."

Hou Xibai opened the folding fan in his hand, and half of the portrait of Shi Feixuan on it caught Xu Ziling's eyes. "Whatever Feixuan wants to do, even if I don't agree with it, I will help her. That's all."

"That's all!" Xu Ziling laughed and toasted Hou Xibai. After they had eaten and drunk their fill, they asked what the fairy master who was flirting with Li Shimin was trying to do.

"Fei Xuan wants to ask Ziling to persuade Mr. Kou to give up his current foundation and devote all his energy to helping Li Shimin conquer the world." Hou Xibai's words left Xu Ziling speechless, his eyes fixed on Hou Xibai.

The latter shrugged helplessly and said, "Don't look at me like that. It's no secret that Cihang Jingzhai chose the second son of Li Tang as the future ruler of the world. Feixuan worked tirelessly for him, and I was also very unhappy to see it. But after all, she is the Saint of Cihang Jingzhai, and it is difficult to disobey the master's order."

Xu Ziling casually asked, "If one day your master asked you to deal with Master Fairy, what would you choose?"

Hou Xibai's expression suddenly straightened as he said, "If Master Shi gave such an order, I might actually take action, but I would definitely not hurt Feixuan."

Xu Ziling chuckled and said disdainfully, "Although Brother Hou's martial arts are good, he may not be a match for Master Fairy."

After all, this young disciple has successfully been promoted to a grandmaster after experiencing setbacks again and again. Although he may not be able to beat his two brothers, nor is he a match for his senior sister Dugu Feng, he is not necessarily inferior to his senior sisters Shang Xiuxun and Shan Wanjing. Hou Xibai, the direct descendant of the Huajian School, may not be her opponent.

Although Xu Ziling also realized that he had successfully become a grandmaster, there was still a huge gap between grandmasters. At least a simple grandmaster of the Huajian Sect would not be a match for the grandmaster of Cihang Jingzhai, and as a grandmaster of the Xiaoyao Sect who had practiced the Changsheng Jue, his strength was definitely above both of them.

Two strong men are needed to assist a weak man?

Xu Ziling didn't know how to describe Shi Feixuan. He initially had a good impression of Li Shimin, but after learning about his schemes, his impression of him dropped significantly. Even after learning that he was pursuing his senior sister Shan Wanjing for personal gain, the little good impression he had of him diminished day by day.

Hou Xibai sighed softly, "Fei Xuan said that for the sake of the people of the world, we need a wise ruler to restore order. Li Shimin was carefully selected by Cihang Jingzhai and is the most outstanding disciple of the four major clans, the Li clan. He is young and strong, with extraordinary abilities. He has been invincible on the battlefield and has rarely been defeated. He is the best person to pacify the world."

Xu Ziling curled his lips in disdain and said, "Do you believe this?"

Hou Xibai shrugged and said, "It doesn't matter whether I believe it or not. What matters is that Feixuan said so. I believe everything she says, whether I believe it or not."

Upon hearing this, Xu Ziling couldn't help but give a thumbs-up to this Huajian Sect prodigal son, praising him, "It was no accident that your master was able to marry the Saintess Bi Xiuxin of Cihang Jingzhai. As expected, like master, like disciple. Brother Hou is deeply in love with the Fairy Master, and I've learned my lesson!"

"So, next, Brother Hou, are you going to fight me for three hundred rounds, then complain to Master Fairy with a bruised face and claim credit?" Xu Ziling teased. Hou Xibai quickly waved his hand and said, "Ziling, don't make a fuss. A bruised face and a bruised face are not in line with the style of a Huajian disciple. If a fight is indeed necessary."

At this point, Hou Xibai said seriously, "Master, you taught me a book. Reading is worse than practicing. Ziling, take a quick look at it, and after you've thoroughly comprehended it, I want you to fight me. I can go all out, but Ziling can only use the newly comprehended Five Hundred Arhat Fist."

Xu Ziling: ...

Boy Hou, why do all I see on your face is gloating? You are definitely not avenging a personal vendetta. You are using chicken feathers as a sword. You want to beat me up to avenge your sweetheart, the Fairy. Luoyang City himself was forced to fight her back then, okay? And he was already merciful back then. Don't you be ungrateful, otherwise don't blame me for taking your Master Xianzi home and beating her up.

Hou Xibai: As long as I can draw Feixuan completely, my martial arts skills will surely be perfected. By then, it will be impossible for me to become a grandmaster, but it is not impossible to become a senior grandmaster, or even a peak grandmaster.

For Feixuan, I am willing to do anything as long as it doesn't disfigure me, even if it means sacrificing my innocence to her!