Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 864 Bao'an Hall Strikes

Xiao Bai tilted her head slightly, the jade hairpin in her hair swaying gently, her eyes full of doubt: "The sect leader clearly said before that he wouldn't interfere."

"Hey~~~" Xu Xuan drawled, with a "you're too naive" expression on his face, and reached out to rub Xiao Bai's head. "Then you've underestimated the patriarch's awareness."

He stood with his hands behind his back, and his figure in the moonlight resembled that of a righteous person: "We are all part of Yongzhou, so we should naturally unite against the common enemy."

"Although the items in the Dragon Return Tower are all top-quality treasures, their origins are still questionable."

"Without this heartfelt kindness, the shop owner wouldn't have provided us with so many treasures and pills."

After saying this, he solemnly clasped his hands in a salute towards Baoqingfang, his sleeves fluttering in the night wind, displaying the demeanor of a chivalrous hero.

Xiao Bai blinked. Although she was a simple snake and admired Xu Xuan, she still felt that something was off about what he said.

Those treasures were clearly obtained by someone through a combination of coaxing and deception.
but
She glanced at Xu Xuan's eyes, which shone brightly in the moonlight, and nodded gently: "Hanwen must have his reasons for doing this." Her voice was soft, filled with unwavering trust.

In the shadows, a hairpin flashed wildly: "Good news, the love tribulation is halfway complete."

Xiaoqing stood there, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes, hesitant to speak.

"Are you scared?" Xu Xuan's words hit the nail on the head, instantly provoking Xiao Qing to bristle. Her snake eyes narrowed, and she glared at him with bared teeth.

So what if what you said is right? Should you just say it if it's right?

Okay, she just doesn't dare to go back.

Although she never intended to betray him, three days of absence was tantamount to desertion in the Snake Mother's eyes. The Snake already feared her master's ruthless methods, and now, after being awakened by Xu Xuan's words, she felt an indescribable and complex mix of emotions welling up inside her.

Going back now? That's practically suicide!

Seeing her like this, Xu Xuan sighed and patted her shoulder: "It's alright, you went back to save your people."

Seeing Xiaoqing's blank expression, he patiently explained:
“The Grand Preceptor’s disciple died in Yongzhou, and he will surely come to avenge him.”

"It will inevitably be a war to the death."

“Our three top experts from Baoan Hall are the best helpers; she can’t refuse them.”

Xiaoqing's mind didn't quite catch on for a moment, and she frowned, saying, "If the Imperial Advisor is here for revenge, why not just kill the three of us? Why target the snake clan?"

Xu Xuan sighed, looking helpless. This child looks clever, but why hasn't he figured things out yet?
"They came here to catch snakes; revenge was just a side thing."

Besides, with me here, are you worried that the Grand Tutor won't target the Snake Clan?
Some things can't be said too explicitly. So I could only coax you, saying, "Just go and let them know. If there's any danger, run immediately. This gear is more than enough to protect you."

Xiaoqing looked down at her own attire.

As the saying goes, clothes make the man, and gold makes the Buddha. Wearing this outfit gives you an instant boost of security.

Besides, I'm not trying to cheat my master.
Xiaoqing bit her lip. This was indeed a golden opportunity to eliminate the Imperial Advisor. Although this human was annoying, his methods were truly remarkable.

"Oh, right," Xu Xuan added before leaving, "be a little more arrogant when you go back this time. The more arrogant you are, the safer you'll be."

Xiaoqing: "???"

Although she didn't understand why, she still transformed into a streak of blue light and soared away.

Looking in the direction she disappeared, Xiaobai said worriedly, "Hanwen, I'm worried about Xiaoqing."

Recalling her master's chilling methods, she couldn't help but shudder.

“No, it won’t happen,” Xu Xuan said confidently. “Xiao Qing will handle this very well.”

He looked toward Yongzhou City, a profound light flashing in his eyes.

The devilish hand manipulated the chessboard once again, deciding to speed up the process.

The waters of Yongzhou are becoming increasingly turbulent.

At this moment, the Taiyin Zhenren sat upright on the Xuan Tie Throne, his fingertips caressing a shattered life tablet.

The two characters "Xuanhe" on the plaque have faded and lost their luster; this is the natal talisman of his personally taught disciple.

"Dead?" he whispered, his voice hoarse like sandpaper scraping. "Or did he die at the hands of the snake demon?"

Surprisingly, a smile slowly appeared on that wrinkled old face. "Good riddance!" he suddenly burst into laughter, the sound echoing in the empty hall. "A truly worthwhile death!"

With a flick of his sleeve, the bells and drums outside the hall immediately resounded!

Order troops!

Go!

In just half a day, the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion deployed its elite forces:

Three hundred black-armored guards, wielding demon-slaying blades, exuded murderous intent; seventy-two sorcerers, holding talismans, performed the ritual steps; and twelve personal disciples, each wielding their own weapons, surrounded the carriage of the Taiyin True Man like stars surrounding the moon.

"On this trip to Yongzhou," the Taiyin Master narrowed his eyes, his withered fingers tapping lightly on the armrest, "if we can wipe out that swarm of long worms in one fell swoop."

He could almost see himself reaching the pinnacle of human existence and regaining the emperor's trust.

What conspiracy? What slow and steady approach?
In the face of absolute power, everything else is a joke!
The imperial carriage soared into the air, advancing towards Yongzhou like a dark cloud pressing down on the city. Wherever it passed, the people fell silent in fear, and birds and beasts scattered and fled.

In this battle, he wants to crush his opponent!
The situation on the snake mother's side is much more complicated.

She paced restlessly back and forth on her throne deep within the cave, her scales scraping against the stone seat with a piercing sound. Suddenly, a violent surge of magical energy emanated from the outer edge of the cave, startling her so much that her serpentine eyes shrank sharply.

"How dare you! You actually come knocking on our door?!"

Enraged, he laughed, about to make his move himself, when a streak of azure light burst into the cave with unstoppable force. Upon closer inspection, it was none other than Xiao Qing, who had been missing for many days!
Xiaoqing was still struggling with how to face her master.

Being inexplicably included in "Bao'an Hall" was, at best, a part-time job, and at worst, treason. The closer he got to the snake pit, the more uneasy he felt, and he unconsciously slowed his pace.

However, the small snakes guarding the gate didn't give her a chance to think!

"traitor!"

"You dare come back to die!"

Several incompletely transformed snake demons lunged forward, baring their fangs and spitting out poisonous mist, brandishing crude magical artifacts.

This has really stirred up a hornet's nest!

Xiaoqing had initially yielded a couple of moves, but her opponent became increasingly aggressive, each move aimed to kill. She was instantly enraged: "Does he really think I'm so good-natured?!"

The Azure Cloud Armor shone brightly, dispelling the poisonous mist upon contact; the twin swords were drawn, their cold light slicing through crude magical artifacts like tofu; with a stomp of the Wave-Treading Cloud Boots, his figure moved like a ghost among the demons.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Those fellow disciples who could once hold their own against her are now nothing but chickens and dogs, beaten to a pulp by her.

One foolish person tried to launch a sneak attack, but she lashed out with her Dragon Tendon Binding Demon Ribbon, forcing him to reveal his true form as a small snake trembling in fear.

The more they played, the more excited they became!
The more they play, the more confident they become!
The triumphant return of the king is the most exciting plot in a wish-fulfillment novel.

Fortune changes every three days, but I, the Little Green King, am back!
This is why Xu Xuan insisted on having Xiaoqing return to deliver the message.

Xiao Bai is too humane and always tries to be patient and restrained when things happen; while Xiao Qing is unruly and can perfectly execute "arrogant" commands.

When Xiaoqing fought her way to her master, her boiling demon blood gradually calmed down.

Standing in the center of the cave's main hall, looking at the Serpent Mother seated high on her throne, he suddenly realized that things had gotten out of hand.

"Master." Xiaoqing forced a bow, her voice trembling involuntarily. Despite being dressed in divine armor, her knees still felt a little weak from years of accumulated power.

The Serpent Queen sat coiled on her throne, her crimson serpent eyes slightly narrowed.

She originally planned to capture the traitor directly and drain his power with the Taiyin True Scripture. However, when she saw Xiaoqing's radiant magical artifacts, her killing intent froze.

The Azure Cloud Armor exuded the oppressive aura of the dragon race; the twin swords, one male and one female, breathed in and out the energies of Yin and Yang; the Wave-Treading and Cloud-Ascending Boots were entwined with clouds and mist; most eye-catching of all was the dragon sinew binding the demon ribbon, which seemed to have a restraining effect.

For centuries, the snake den had kept its inhabitants captive for cultivation, leaving it dirt poor. Its most prized possession was a hairpin, which the white snake had stolen.

Now this little apprentice has been out wandering around for a few days, and surprisingly...
"Don't call me master." The Snake Mother spoke in a sinister tone, her voice like a venomous snake crawling across ice. "You followed the White Snake to serve the Imperial Advisor, and now you want to use my head to curry favor?"

(End of this chapter)