Chapter 260

Chapter 260: Let’s Live Together with Me and Qingwan

There were still two days until the Purple Mist Grand Ceremony at Heavenly Profound Gate.

Xia He was alone in the courtyard practicing his boxing techniques.

In these few days, Wu needed to condense Martial True Qi and even attempted to break through into the Golden Body Realm.

Mo Zhu’er had gone to arrange her plans.

Wang Xuan went to notify the other elders, while Qingwan was forbidden from leaving the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers.

So Xia He thought that these few days would be peaceful for him.

“Great boxing skills.”

But someone just didn’t want Xia He to have peace.

A voice that Xia He disliked very much came from outside the courtyard.

Xia He retracted his Fist Stance, stood up, and looked toward the courtyard entrance.

Xia Donghua was clapping his hands and walking towards his own courtyard.

Xia Donghua still looked as annoying as ever.

“Met you, Brother Xu.” Xia Donghua bowed respectfully, looking like a true gentleman.

In reality, he and his master were both fake gentlemen.

As Xia He stared at Xia Donghua, various guesses popped into his mind.

Xia He believed that Xia Donghua had investigated him but wasn’t sure if the person on Three Stone Peak was him, so he sent his son to check.

If it were anyone else, Xia Donghua probably wouldn’t bother sending his son; he’d just find an opportunity to kill them.

But he was different.

After all, his reputation was too great; he couldn’t be killed casually. Otherwise, the names on the Azurecloud List wouldn’t be easily fooled.

Not to mention that he was also favored by Qingwan and Yanhan.

If he died, it would be hard to explain things to Wang Xuan and the Wu Kingdom.

“Do you know a saying?” Xu Ming looked at Xia Donghua and slowly said.

“Oh? This Xia is willing to listen attentively.” Xia Donghua lowered his posture, yet still gave off an air of superiority.

His current demeanor of satisfaction and ease stemmed from his belief that he controlled life and death, producing a sense of superiority.

“The weasel wishes the chicken a happy new year—without good intentions.” Xu Ming slowly said, giving no face to Xia Donghua.

Because there was no need anymore.

In a few more days, they would fight to the death. Why give any face?

“. ” Xia Donghua’s eyebrows twitched.

Despite wanting to stomp Xu Ming underfoot and tear him apart, Xia Donghua still had to maintain a friendly appearance.

“Not in a hurry! Just bear with him!

He won’t be arrogant for long.”

Xia Donghua took a deep breath and consoled himself.

“Brother Xu, what you’re saying isn’t right. Although there has been past resentment between us, familiarity through conflict can lead to understanding. Back then, I was immature, but now I deeply admire Brother Xu.” Xia Donghua smiled.

Xu Ming glanced at Xia Donghua and still had no intention of letting him enter the courtyard. “I don’t think I have any talent worthy of your admiration, Brother Xia. What do you want?”

This person didn’t like beating around the bush.

“Since that’s the case, I’ll come straight to the point. My father, the Sect Leader of Heavenly Profound Gate, after learning about our incident in the White洼Secret Realm, asked me to apologize again. Moreover, my father genuinely admires young talents like Brother Xu, so he wants to invite you for a drink. Would Brother Xu be kind enough to accept?”

Xia Donghua spoke politely.

The politer Xia Donghua spoke, the more uneasy Xu Ming felt.

“The Sect Leader is too polite. But I have some matters today, so I won’t be able to attend.” Xu Ming replied decisively. What a joke.

The opponent was a cultivator of the Immortal Realm, the Sect Leader of Heavenly Profound Gate, possessing numerous treasures. He could easily test him out.

If he went to the main peak of Heavenly Profound Gate, he might die silently.

But here? Come try and kill me forcefully and see how much noise I make. Can you suppress all this noise?

“Brother Xu, although you have grievances against me, my father sincerely invites you.”

Xia Donghua’s implication was “Don’t refuse the wine and end up drinking punishment.”

“It’s my honor to be recognized by the Sect Leader, but I truly have something to attend to recently. Please forgive me.” Xu Ming said firmly.

Xia Donghua stared directly at Xu Ming, his eyes almost unable to hold back.

But Xu Ming also stared directly at Xia Donghua, showing no signs of backing down.

“Summer apprentice, why are you here?”

Just as they were facing off, a voice came from the sky.

They looked up to see Wang Xuan stepping gracefully through the clouds.

“Seen, Uncle.”

“Seen, Senior.”

Xu Ming and Xia Donghua greeted respectfully.

“Why are you here?” Wang Xuan asked.

“Uncle, my father has long heard of Brother Xu’s name and wishes to invite him for a gathering. It’s also my way of apologizing for the incident in the White洼Secret Realm.” Xia Donghua explained.

“But I’m really busy, and Summer Brother seems quite persistent.” Xu Ming added.

“Xu Ming really doesn’t have time these days. I have some matters with him. Tell the Sect Leader another day.” Wang Xuan nodded and directly sided with Xu Ming.

“What matter does Uncle have with Brother Xu?” Xia Donghua asked.

Wang Xuan glared coldly at Xia Donghua, his voice authoritative: “Do I need to tell you what my matters are?”

“Please forgive me, Uncle. It was inappropriate of me.” Xia Donghua realized his words were wrong and quickly corrected himself. “If that’s the case, then it can only be another day.”

Xia Donghua bowed to Xu Ming: “Then Brother Xu, I won’t disturb you further. I hope next time I can invite you for a chat.”

Xu Ming nodded and didn’t confront Xia Donghua: “I won’t see you out.”

“Farewell.”

Xia Donghua turned and left, a shadow of malice flashing in his eyes.

“It seems Xia He already suspects you.” Wang Xuan looked at Xu Ming.

“Indeed.” Xu Ming nodded.

“But fortunately, it’s just suspicion. Xia He will still weigh his options.” Wang Xuan turned around. “Let’s go.”

“Where?” Xu Ming asked.

Wang Xuan naturally said: “Starting today, move to the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers, live together with me and Qingwan.”