"Brother Li, please do something..." Hu Mei'er sat in Li Xian's lap, whining coquettishly.
Li Xian had a round nose and large eyes, a broad forehead, and an oily sheen on his face. He was short and stout, and now his stubby hands — one wrapped around Hu Mei'er's slender waist, the other resting on her leg.
Li Xian's cultivation was at Fourth Transformation, High Stage! But he rarely engaged in combat. He made his living through trade, and was one of the Demonic Path's most infamous profiteers, with a vast network of contacts.
Now, cradling Hu Mei'er in his arms, he wore a lecherous grin. "Mei'er, your body is boneless, your delicate skin like jade. After just a few days apart, you've become even more beautiful."
Hu Mei'er rolled her eyes and scolded playfully, "Brother Li, I'm trying to have a serious talk with you. Those Black and White Duo offended me, and I'm already your woman now — you have to stand up for me!"
"Mm-hmm..." Li Xian hummed absentmindedly while his fingers roamed over Hu Mei'er's body.
Hu Mei'er let out two soft gasps, a blush rising to her cheeks. Combined with her glistening eyes, she was incredibly alluring.
But in her heart, she was as clear and cold as ice.
She tried to persuade him a couple more times, but Li Xian just kept humming noncommittally, never agreeing, and instead took every chance to grope her.
Hu Mei'er pushed Li Xian away and stood on the ground, her face a picture of sorrow. "Brother Li, at least give me a straight answer! I'm begging you like this — won't you show me a little pity?"
"Oh, my sweet, my little darling. It's not that your Brother Li doesn't want to help — it's just that those Black and White Duo are quite a handful. They're both mid-tier Gu Masters, and I'm all alone here." Li Xian spread his hands in a helpless gesture.
Hu Mei'er snorted. "Fine. Then I'll lower my standards — I only need you to deal with that Little Beast King. That Fang Zheng is the most hateful one! As for Bai Ningbing, you can leave her be for now."
"Well then..." Li Xian hesitated.
"Brother Li!" Hu Mei'er sensed an opening and threw herself into his arms again, breathing sweetly into his fat ear.
Li Xian immediately felt a surge of desire rising from his lower abdomen.
His eyes grew hazy. "Fine. Since you're asking, Mei'er, your Brother Li will help you vent this frustration. However..."
His tone shifted slightly. "In another day or two, the Three Kings' Legacy will open again. This is a critical moment, and nothing can go wrong. After the Legacy, Brother Li will teach that Little Beast King a lesson. How does that sound?"
The opening of the Three Kings' Legacy was imminent, and everyone had their eyes on it.
Hu Mei'er pursed her lips. Given Li Xian's evasiveness, she couldn't say much more.
After a while more of intimate whispering and nuzzling, Hu Mei'er took her leave.
Though Li Xian tried his best to keep her, Hu Mei'er was resolute, and in the end he had no choice but to see her out of his cave dwelling.
He stood at the entrance, watching her figure recede into the distance until she vanished into the mountain forest.
"Hmph, that little enchantress!" Li Xian turned back into his cave, the lecherous expression on his face completely gone, replaced by a look of wariness and gloom.
"Trying to sow discord and use me as a weapon against the Little Beast King? That little enchantress really thinks she's perfected her seduction arts. How laughable!" A cold smile played at Li Xian's lips. "Dealing with the Black and White Duo? Of course I have ways. But when has Li Xian ever made a bad deal? Heh."
"That Little Beast King Fang Zheng is no simple matter. He appears rough and overbearing, but in truth, his mind is sharp and meticulous. Challenging three Demonic Path Gu Masters in succession right before the Three Kings' Legacy opens — this must have been a long-premeditated plan!"
What had the Gu Masters come from every corner of the land to gather at Three Fork Mountain for?
Wasn't it all for the Three Kings' Legacy!
Fang Yuan's arrogance had brought him no trouble. All these days, only he had gone looking for trouble with others — and why?
Because everyone was fixated on the Three Kings' Legacy, secretly preparing and putting in their efforts. Who would want to engage in a bloody fight with the madman that was the Little Beast King at such a critical moment, and miss out on this golden opportunity?
No one!
"That Little Beast King exploited this very mentality to build his reputation without restraint. In two days, when the Three Kings' Legacy opens, who would want to waste effort fruitlessly trying to stop him from entering?" Li Xian shook his head, already seeing the future.
Ever since Fang Yuan had killed Xue Sansi, even he had grown wary of the Little Beast King.
Before, when Fang Yuan had crushed the Brow-furrowed Tyrant and Fei Li, Li Xian hadn't paid much attention. But after Fang Yuan had publicly broken his agreement and seized the momentum to kill the Flying Tiger, only then did Li Xian realize just how troublesome Fang Yuan was!
Why?
The Righteous Path, when selecting people, typically divided talent into four grades.
The first grade was talent with virtue. Both talented and virtuous — the highest tier, capable of shouldering responsibilities independently.
The second grade was virtue without talent. Lacking talent but possessing virtue. With filial piety, they'd obey their parents. With loyalty, they'd follow their leader. With integrity, they'd never break their word. Using such people was reassuring — at least they wouldn't cause major blunders. Besides, much talent could be cultivated through experience.
The third grade was talent without virtue. Talented but lacking moral integrity. They could handle a position capably, but those above them would never feel at ease, always fearing the day they might be betrayed.
The fourth grade was neither talent nor virtue. No ability, no moral compass. No value in using them, and even if used, one couldn't feel safe.
In the Demonic Path, what kind of person was the most dangerous?