Chapter 572: Do Not Disturb Me

The next day, the sun shone brightly!

Xu Que did not go to the Bronze Ancient Hall again; he knew many people were still lingering there, pondering how to get inside.

To avoid trouble, Xu Que headed east, slowed his pace, and truly experienced the long-lost life of a mortal!

However, this life lasted only two days before being broken.

There were still too many Cultivators in this area; many powerful ones had given up wasting time here, but those of lower realms still wanted to try their luck!

With so many people, it naturally became lively; someone built an Ancient City and set up an Inn, and both Cultivators and mortals flocked there to do business.

After Xu Que and Er Gouzi entered the Ancient City, they surprisingly drew little attention.

Someone glanced at him and Er Gouzi, sneered with disdain: "A man-and-dog combination? I thought Young Master Xu had appeared, giving me a fright! Turns out it's just a mortal!"

Xu Que ignored him, carried a faint smile, and whispered a reminder to Er Gouzi that this was best, telling him not to speak and reveal himself!

They arrived at an Inn where several Qi Refining Stage Cultivators sat, boasting wildly; besides the Bronze Ancient Hall, their topics naturally revolved around Xu Que.

Xu Que, wanting to inquire about the outside situation, took Er Gouzi, sat low-key in a corner, and ordered only a pot of tea.

Soon, he clearly heard what that group was discussing.

"Hey, where do you think that lad is hiding? Could he already be dead?"

"Hard to say; now all major Factions are searching for him, and the entire Eastern Wasteland has issued a warrant for his arrest; he probably won't survive!"

"Not just that! I heard the Southern Continent, the Western Desert, and the Northern Sea are also searching for him!"

"Have to admit, that lad is truly a Ruthless Person!"

"Xiaoyao Tower hates him to the bone; they announced publicly that anyone providing his whereabouts can join Xiaoyao Tower! If they kill him, they can directly become a Hall Master!"

"Damn, Xiaoyao Tower's stake is huge! But the Three Great Families aren't simple either; they offered a high bounty of five million Top-grade Spirit Stones to seek his whereabouts!"

"Haha, five million Top-grade Spirit Stones? Now everyone knows that lad has twenty million Top-grade Spirit Stones on him; everyone wants to kill him!"

The group burst into loud laughter.

Xu Que also curled his lips; he had expected this situation and knew he was surely an enemy to the whole world.

However, just then, a Qi Refining Stage Cultivator rushed over, sat mysteriously among that group, and said nervously: "Latest news, coming from Xiaoyao Tower: that Xu Que likely crippled his own cultivation and is hiding to cultivate!"

"What, really? Then don't we also have a chance..." The other Qi Refining Stage Cultivators' eyes lit up, becoming quite excited.

Dealing with an Infant Transformation Stage cultivator, they certainly couldn't; they could only discuss it privately.

But dealing with a mortal who crippled his own cultivation? That would be too simple!

Many Qi Refining Stage cultivators were restless, let alone those above them in the Foundation Establishment Stage and Golden Core Stage!

Once this news spread, Xu Que truly became an enemy to the whole world; even Qi Refining Stage cultivators wouldn't let him go!

"Hmm? What's going on, how did this leak? Is it that Demoness..." Er Gouzi was instantly startled and whispered.

Xu Que also frowned; logically, besides Er Gouzi, only Jing Ning knew he intended to cripple his cultivation.

Er Gouzi had been with him the whole time and certainly didn't slip up, but Jing Ning, that smart woman, should also be incapable of slipping up...

"This news is absolutely true; back then, that Xu Que left together with the Holy Maiden of the Extreme Joy Sect; someone happened to pass by, heard Xu Que say it himself, and then the Holy Maiden of the Extreme Joy Sect left in a huff; there might be an unspeakable intimate relationship between the two!" At this moment, a Qi Refining Stage Cultivator whispered.

"Such coincidence? Really or fake?" Someone questioned.

That Cultivator smiled: "Originally, that person never spoke out, privately sought others, and searched everywhere for Xu Que's whereabouts, but for months found nothing, so he sold the news to Xiaoyao Tower and received a substantial reward! Now Xiaoyao Tower is publicizing the news, wanting to leave that Xu Que with no way out!"

"Haha, looks like this will be interesting! Just find a man-and-dog combination, and it might be that Xu Que!" Someone joked.

But as soon as those words were spoken, the entire Inn suddenly fell silent.

The next moment, countless cold gazes swept toward Xu Que and Er Gouzi in the Inn's corner!

"Damn, this is a bit awkward!" Er Gouzi's mouth trembled instantly, cursing softly.

Xu Que remained calm and indifferent; although he hadn't expected his words back then to be overheard, his lips still carried a smile!

As if no one else existed, he picked up the teacup, took a slight sip, and smiled faintly: "Everyone, don't misunderstand; I am not Xu Que! I am Ding Yizhen, Deputy Mayor of Jingzhou City, Han Dong Province, the incarnation of Secretary Dakang. Pursued by my enemy Hou Liangping, I had to flee here; now I want to return to retrieve my hidden stolen funds and prepare to rise again, but I am short fifty yuan for the plane ticket fuel fee; I hope everyone can help; WeChat transfer is also fine; I, Ding, will surely repay you heavily in the future; on behalf of Secretary Dakang, thank you all!"

Ding Yizhen? The incarnation of Secretary Dakang?

Everyone in the Inn was completely confused, having no idea what this lad was talking about.

Yet the group had already stood up in unison, cautiously surrounding them.

Xiaoyao Tower and the several Families had distributed Xu Que's portrait everywhere; although not everyone had seen him, the combination of him and Er Gouzi inevitably drew everyone's attention and suspicion.

Some even recognized Xu Que, turned directly, and left the Inn; obviously, they still feared Xu Que might not have crippled his cultivation yet, so they rushed to report him!

"It's over, kid, stop pretending; we've been exposed!" Er Gouzi looked utterly dejected, but his eyes kept rolling, clearly thinking of a way to escape alone.

Xu Que was unusually calm; what did it matter if he had no cultivation? As long as his Dao Body remained, he had nothing to fear!

Besides, he hadn't truly comprehended the Dao Rhyme yet; killing wouldn't matter!

"Whoosh!"

Suddenly, a figure appeared at the Inn entrance; he was burly, his face covered with black cloth, and his body radiated a mighty aura, instantly causing everyone present to react.

"This... this is the aura of the Infant Transformation Stage!" Some Cultivators lost color in their faces and retreated with immense trepidation.

However, that figure ignored everyone; after his gaze fell on Xu Que, he whispered via Sound Transmission: "Young Master Xu, I was entrusted by Saintess Liu to specially escort you away!"

After speaking, he leaned against the side of the door, voluntarily clearing the way to show he was not lying.

At the same time, he warned the people in the Inn that whoever dared to attack Xu Que would not be spared by him!

Xu Que paused for a moment, then curled his lips: "Where is she?"

The masked man continued via Sound Transmission: "Two months ago, the Southern Continent Secret Realm Trial already opened; the Saintess and people from all major Factions have already rushed there; however, many powerful ones still linger here; you should leave as soon as possible!"

"Hmm!" Xu Que nodded; whether what this masked man said was true or false didn't matter; anyway, if he wanted to leave, no one would stop him!

After calmly taking a sip of tea, Xu Que stood up and said: "Everyone, please go back and tell Xiaoyao Tower and other Factions: I, Xu Que, have committed killings and feel ashamed; now I have seen through everything, so I crippled my cultivation and wish to quietly be a mortal; I hope no one disturbs my peaceful life!"

Saying this, he stepped toward the Inn entrance; passing the masked man, he paused slightly and smiled: "I didn't bring money; please pay the bill for me; thank you!"

"Yes!"

The masked man nodded; his tone conveyed respect for Xu Que, with no intention of attacking, while his gaze coldly stared at the others in the Inn; the meaning was clear: he was indeed here to escort Xu Que!

The crowd helplessly sighed; compared to that masked man, they were nothing but ants, able only to watch Xu Que depart with their own eyes.

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