Chapter 628: Bai Xiaoxiao: Do You Really Have to Say It Like That?

Big Head couldn't figure it out—this was the first time he'd run into a situation like this.

But there was no more time to think about it right now.

Watching the fist rocket straight toward the Momentary Longevity Flower, Big Head immediately chose to meet it head-on.

This was the treasure his old father had handed him; if it got damaged, he'd inevitably get nagged once he returned.

What surprised Big Head, though, was that this Dharma Corpse wasn't as terrifying as he'd imagined.

Although its consciousness was extremely clear, its movements were still affected.

It was a very strange feeling.

As if... this Dharma Corpse was just a marionette, and the real controller was someone else.

Of course, Big Head knew this was just his baseless speculation—after all, so far there'd been no sign whatsoever that the other party was being controlled.

And under the influence of the Momentary Longevity Flower, the Dharma Corpse's movements became extremely slow; even though the distance between it and the red umbrella wasn't far, it still couldn't reach the treasure.

Watching the figure wearing that comical Big Head mask wander shakily up to it, the Dharma Corpse couldn't help groaning inwardly.

It was just a pitiful wretch who liked to torture and kill the sick and weak—how had it ended up in something like this?!

It was all that Zhao Yan's fault! If not for that guy, it would never have shown up in such a dangerous place!

And more critically, once it was pinned down by this unknown divine ability, it couldn't use the Bird and Beast Body at all—not even struggle in the slightest.

'Is my Nirvana life about to end here?'

Thinking this, despair welled up in the Dharma Corpse's heart.

The next instant, a violent explosion blasted it fiercely away.

Plop—

Along with the sound of impact, a charred corpse landed in front of the group of Dharma Seekers on the scene.

"..."

Seeing the Dharma Corpse they'd been chasing for so long killed so easily, the crowd instinctively turned their eyes to Big Head.

What was this guy's background? His strength was absurdly exaggerated!

But before they could figure out what was going on, the seemingly thoroughly dead Dharma Corpse suddenly twitched, then—under everyone's horrified gazes—stiffly straightened up.

Seeing this, Big Head froze on the spot: "Holy crap... it didn't even die?!"

He was certain the Dharma Corpse had died under his attack; after all, that nauseating aura on its body had already vanished.

"I've never heard of a Dharma Corpse playing dead twice... could it be an innate divine ability?"

Big Head could only speculate along those lines.

Recalling that earlier hunch, his heart gave a sudden jolt.

Was someone really controlling this Dharma Corpse from behind?! Was it that powerful Dharma Corpse outside the town?!

And while he was thinking, the Dharma Corpse had already charged at him.

Seeing the faint crimson tinge between its brows, Big Head became even more certain of this guess.

"Be careful—there might be more enemies."

Hearing this, the other Dharma Seekers present couldn't help being stunned, but they quickly began scanning their surroundings with tense expressions.

After briefly warning the others, Big Head shifted his attention to the Dharma Corpse that had already charged up to him.

After his initial unease, he'd already noticed something off.

He kept feeling the controller behind the scenes seemed rather green; after all, the Dharma Corpse had shown plenty of openings since appearing, and its combat skills were terrifyingly bad.

Of course, the other party might also be doing it on purpose, just to lure him in.

Unable to determine which it was, Big Head could only heighten his vigilance and brace himself.

And then the Dharma Corpse was torn into eight pieces by him with absurd ease.

Staring at the chunks on the ground before him that twitched briefly before finally losing all signs of life, Big Head fell silent for a moment.

"..."

That's it? It's dead?

And here he'd thought it might be some kind of trap.

Just as he was thinking this, a slightly hurried shout suddenly came from not far away.

"Senior, behind you!"

Hearing this, Big Head spun around sharply and saw a thin figure wearing a solemn bronze mask watching him quietly.

Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately pushed off the ground and retreated.

But what puzzled Big Head was that the figure that had appeared behind him at some unknown point didn't choose to attack, but let him pull away.

This person was naturally Bai Xiaoxiao.

Looking at the group of Dharma Seekers standing on guard not far away, her face hidden behind the mask couldn't help showing a touch of awkwardness.

'Is it really okay for me to just come out like this? I don't think I'm a match for them...'

What the girl could rely on now was only the Borrowed Origin True Eyes and her body, strengthened after resurrection.

And to hide her identity, she couldn't use the former.

As for the latter, although it could bully ordinary people and some beginner Dharma Seekers, taking on that Big Head was clearly unrealistic.

【Don't worry. Do as I say, and you won't end up fighting them.】

【And even if you do, isn't that what I'm here for?】

Hearing the voice in her heart, Bai Xiaoxiao immediately relaxed, then couldn't help asking:

'What about little brother Haoguang and Uncle Zhao...'

【Gao Haoguang won't have any problems, but Zhao Yan will die.】

'...'

Upon hearing this, the girl's first reaction was to want to plead for mercy.

However, after recalling her current state, she swallowed those words back down.

Perhaps from the very beginning, the one behind her had come precisely for this outcome.

Just as Bai Xiaoxiao couldn't help letting her thoughts run wild, a voice pulled her back to reality.

"So it was you controlling that fa-corpse from behind just now?"

Datou looked at the thin, silent figure in the distance, and alarm bells instantly rang in his heart.

'Holy crap! Datou actually can't sense his aura at all'

As this thought flashed through his mind, he subconsciously tightened his grip on the red umbrella in his hand.

To be honest, Datou didn't want to make an enemy of such a powerful figure, but who could blame him when the fa-corpse the other party controlled had just attacked him.

As for saying it was to protect the group of fa-seekers behind him and the townspeople.

Nonsense!

Anyway, Datou wouldn't admit it.

Facing his inquiry, Bai Xiaoxiao, following the instructions of the one behind her, spoke up: "I didn't expect the dignified Young Island Master of Penglai Island to actually be so leisurely. I wonder what Hai Zhengfeng would think if he knew your conduct."

Upon hearing this, Datou's body instantly stiffened, then said in a very dry tone: "Ho-holy crap Peng... Penglai Island's Young Island Master? Datou doesn't know what you're talking about."

"And who is Hai-Hai Zhengfeng? Datou doesn't know him."

Seeing his performance, the expressions of the other fa-seekers present instantly turned strange, after all this Senior Datou's behavior could completely be called a self-confession.

It's just that Penglai Island—

So he came from this fa-seeker faction, and was even the Young Island Master, no wonder his strength was so exaggerated.

One must know that Penglai Island is a top-tier major faction in the fa-seeking world, and is also extremely famous among the mortal world, completely not something that the Laoshanfa Society, the Five Elements Gate, or even the Sanzhenfa Sect could compare to.

Just as everyone was thinking this, Bai Xiaoxiao spoke again.

Only this time, her target was the master and disciple trio.

"Sanzhenfa Sect. This Seat really didn't expect you to actually have connections with Penglai Island. Originally, having not heard any news of you all these years, This Seat even thought you had already been wiped out."

The self-address "This Seat" was something Li Ang had strongly demanded be added.

Regarding this, Bai Xiaoxiao was somewhat resistant at first, after all for a village girl this was truly a bit shameful.

Seeing her so reluctant, Li Ang didn't force her, and instead provided some other lines.

For example, something like "Peak of immortals, proud of the world, with me An Xiaobai there is heaven!".

And also "Even if I carry the Abyss, needing one hand to hold up the Primordial Imperial City, I, Xiaobai, am still invincible in the world!".

If you don't like the xuanhuan version, there are also two-dimensional versions, fantasy versions...

Then Bai Xiaoxiao willingly accepted the first proposal.

Regarding this, Li Ang was slightly regretful, but didn't continue to persuade, anyway in the future this little girl would have plenty of chances to say these words.

And after hearing Bai Xiaoxiao's words, everyone present instantly turned their gazes toward the bewildered master and disciple trio.

Originally they had thought this Sanzhenfa Sect was some obscure minor sect, but now after experiencing a series of events, they had already realized this was probably some hidden major faction.

After all, what minor faction could have such powerful fa-seekers outside the town, and also have connections with Penglai Island.

But they knew their own situation best—the master and disciple trio completely didn't know that their own sect actually had any intersection with a top fa-seeker faction like Penglai Island.

Not caring what everyone was thinking inside, Bai Xiaoxiao continued: "Relax, This Seat wouldn't bother to make a move against you weaklings."

"As long as you don't think about interfering with that battle outside the town, This Seat can ensure you remain safe and sound."