Chapter 209

Chapter 209: Bro, I’m Broke Recently

Throughout the realms, except for cultivators training in secret realms or mini-worlds, everyone witnessed the floating azure list in the sky. At Heavenly Profound Gate, most disciples stared at the ranking, their eyes wide with disbelief as they looked at Xu Ming who had climbed to second place on the Azurecloud List after defeating Senior Brother Chen.

Yue Building was similarly astonished. She had brought Xu Ming to Heavenly Profound Gate to protect Uncle Qin’s reputation but never expected that Master Xu would not only prove his strength but also rise to second place. This was absurd!

She’d heard that Uncle Qin had a childhood friend named Xuenuo, the sole disciple of the leader of Ten Thousand Sword Sect, rumored to be the future guide of the Sword Dao. My goodness! How should one describe this? Birds of a feather flock together? Genius attracts genius?

“This second place has some water in it,” muttered Xu Ming, shaking his head nonchalantly.

The previous battle… he should have lost. But due to dignity issues, Chen Yun, being a rank higher, barely won and couldn’t accept it, so he admitted defeat.

The surrounding Heavenly Profound Gate disciples heard Xu Ming’s words and frowned. Indeed, if Senior Brother Chen fought with true strength, Xu Ming would lose. But Chen Yun was a rank higher and barely triumphed over Xu Ming while he was injured. What kind of “water” is in this second place? Still, no one thought Xu Ming was gloating.

Because they felt Xu Ming didn’t care about the ranking at all.

Speaking of which…

Could Xu Ming challenge the first place on the Azurecloud List in a few years?

But this thought only flashed through their minds.

Impossible! The first-place cultivator on the Azurecloud List—impossible for anyone to beat him. That man was truly heaven’s favorite!

“Let’s go.”

Xu Ming turned around and spoke to Yue Building. At this point, no one would dare to bother him anymore.

“Huh? Oh!”

Yue Building summoned a flying boat, taking Shen Shengsheng aboard before picking up Xu Ming and heading toward Liefeng Peak.

After arriving at Liefeng Peak, Yue Building directly led Xu Ming to visit Xia Donghua.

“Master Xu, you’re not going to do anything to Senior Brother Xia, are you?” Yue Building asked worriedly.

Xu Ming turned his head: “Why would Miss Yue say that?”

Yue Building uneasily replied: “Because Master Xu and Senior Brother Xia had an issue in White洼Secret Realm, listen, no matter what, Senior Brother Xia is the son of the sect leader. If he doesn’t make things difficult for us, we should still give him some face, at least superficially.”

Xu Ming nodded with a smile: “Thank you for your reminder, Miss Yue. Don’t worry, I know my limits; I wouldn’t act recklessly.”

“Good that Master Xu understands.” Yue Building relaxed slightly.

Soon, Yue Building and Xu Ming arrived at the courtyard where Xia Donghua lived. By then, many disciples had gathered, curious to see what Xu Ming wanted with Senior Brother Xia.

“Wow? Brother Xu! Long time no see! Why didn’t you let me know you were coming? I could’ve picked you up!” Xia Donghua, already aware of Xu Ming’s arrival, greeted him warmly like a long-lost friend. Yue Building and other onlookers were surprised, thinking that Xia Brother and Master Xu must have a good relationship.

And just as Yue Building was confused, Xu Ming stepped into the courtyard, lifted his leg, and kicked Xia Donghua directly in the body.

Xia Donghua was kicked ten meters away, leaving a long trail on the ground.

Yue Building, others: “???”

Xia Donghua stood up, inwardly wanting to slice Xu Ming into a thousand pieces, but outwardly pretending to be shocked, surprised, and wronged: “Brother Xu, why did you kick me out of nowhere?”

“What do you think I’m doing?” Xu Ming approached and kicked Xia Donghua again. “We met briefly in White洼Secret Realm and became friends. When I faced so much criticism, why didn’t you explain on my behalf? When I was bullied by the disciples of Heavenly Profound Gate, you just stood there doing nothing?”

As he said this, Xu Ming kicked him again.

“Ahhh…” Xia Donghua quickly shouted, “Brother Xu, it’s a misunderstanding! I was meditating and didn’t know what was happening outside! Moreover, I only learned about those rumors about you recently. After returning from White洼Secret Realm, I’ve been in seclusion!”

“So how about the fifty superior spirit stones you owe me? And when you were stopped by the girls in the White洼Secret Realm’s Qinglou, I pulled you out. You promised to give me five top-grade spirit fruits upon return. Where are the fruits?”

Xu Ming continued.

Xia Donghua wanted to scream: “When did I owe you fifty superior spirit stones? And when did I ever go to the Qinglou in White洼Secret Realm? It’s full of snakes and lizards, none of them transformed, how could anyone go there?”

But now, Xia Donghua could only hastily say: “I’ve been in seclusion! Everything is prepared, and I was just thinking of delivering them to you in Wu Kingdom’s Wudu. I didn’t expect you to come here!”

“Really?” Xu Ming questioned.

“Of course really!” Xia Donghua nodded rapidly. “Have I ever lied to Brother Xu?”

Xu Ming seriously stared at Xia Donghua, then laughed loudly, helping him up and even patting off the footprints on Xia Donghua’s clothes: “Sorry sorry! I thought Brother Xia betrayed me. Turns out it was all a misunderstanding. Just now was a bit rude. Please forgive me, Brother Xia.”

Xia Donghua gritted his teeth but maintained a friendly facade: “Brother Xu’s temper needs to be controlled.”

“Indeed,” Xu Ming seemed very receptive to advice. “After several matches, I’m quite tired. Days are long; I’ll rest at Guest Peak. Brother Xia can find me anytime for a drink.”

“Certainly, certainly,” Xia Donghua bowed politely. “Brother Xu, please rest well.”

“Alright, I’ll leave first. Make sure to deliver those items to my residence. Bro, I’m broke recently.”

“Brother Xu, rest assured.”

“Farewell.”

“Go slowly.”

Xu Ming turned and left.

After Xu Ming departed, the other disciples still didn’t understand what happened but, without further entertainment, gradually dispersed.

“Xu Ming!”

When everyone left, Xia Donghua slammed his fist onto the stone table, instantly turning it into powder.