Stranger Danger
Chapter 1314: Leaving After Business Is Done

Chapter 1314: Leaving After Business Is Done

“You think you can restrict me with a mere fishing basket?”

Westwind Inn’s Boss grunted as he suddenly transformed into a giant. Now hundreds of meters tall, he caught the fishing basket with his bare hand and attempted to crush it.

He succeeded, but that was a mistake. Countless fishes, prawns, and other aquatic creatures spilled out of the fishing basket and slammed into his body.

The fishes and baskets were smaller than ants compared to the Boss’ gigantic stature. And yet, it turned out that these ants could shake trees with their strength alone. They pushed back the Boss repeatedly, his feet shaking the ground with every step he took.

The second Westwind Inn’s Boss steadied himself, a slender hand patted him on the shoulder.

Bang!

As if a fly that was struck by a bat, the Boss sailed through the air and crashed into the ground so hard that the earth shook, splashed and rippled like water.

Standing in the air like a graceful celestial, Murong Xianxian brought down her palm once more. The giant splash of earth in the air abruptly fell back to the ground, merging with the swirling soil underneath. Five mountains took form in an instant and landed right on top of the Boss.

Rumble!

The Boss was pinned in place, his limbs crushed by the prodigious weight of the mountains. A cry of pain escaped his lips, but he managed to summon a nine-section whip and sweep away the mountains.

As soon as he broke free, the Boss’ forehead split open and showered everything with light. Then, the world literally flipped upside down.

Heaven and earth twisted; qian and kun swapped places. Murong Xianxian and Tao Youran rose uncontrollably into the nine heavens, while The Boss fell into the Nine Nethers.

They were now millions of kilometers away from each other.

“Magia: Reversing Qian and Kun”

Standing in the middle of the Nine Nethers, Westwind’s Inn Boss shot Ye Qing, Tao Youran, and Murong Xianxian a long, emotionless look before turning around and walking toward the shadows.

His composure did not last long, however. At some point, the Boss realized in shock and fear that he was unable to walk out of that patch of land no matter what.

The Boss could not see, Ye Qing clearly saw Murong Xianxian waving her sleeve gently and putting everything—qian and kun, heaven and earth—into her sleeve.

Not only did she wave the nine heavens or the Nine Nethers into her sleeve, the process was so seamless that even the Boss had no idea what just happened.

After that, Murong Xianxian shook her sleeve slightly and threw everything within it into chaos. Caught completely off guard, the Boss plummeted into the chaos and vanished just like that.

“Let the child play in the playground until he’s satisfied!”

Murong Xianxian smoothed out her sleeve and smiled, bewitching heaven and earth without trying.

“Most impressive, celestial. I can hardly believe what I just saw.”

Tao Youran sounded both shocked and impressed.

“You flatter me. It’s just good enough to take out some rubbish,” Murong Xianxian replied smilingly.

Tao Youran shook his head wryly. Only Murong Xianxian would dare to rate the likes of the Boss of Westwind Inn as rubbish.

He, at least, wasn’t qualified.

The coast seemed clear, so Ye Qing approached Murong Xianxian and asked, “Is it done, big sis?”

“Naturally,” Murong Xianxian said smilingly. “It takes but a short time for those who enter my sleeve to turn into mindless puppets who answer solely to me.”

“Haha! Congratulations, big sis!”

Ye Qing was overjoyed. Now that Westwind Inn’s Boss was taken out, he felt like he could finally breathe again.

To be honest, he was more wary of Westwind Inn’s Boss than Ghost Taisui.

After all, Ghost Taisui’s goal was to capture him alive. Whatever his methods might be, it wouldn’t threaten his life. Westwind Inn’s Boss wanted him dead or alive though, and the man was more well-hidden and dangerous than Ghost Taisui was.

As it turned out, his fears were well-founded. Who would have thought that there were really two Bosses of Westwind? If he hadn’t taken extra precaution and recruited Murong Xianxian’s aid, he would probably be dead already.

Ye Qing saluted Tao Youran next. “Of course, thank you for your aid as well, senior. This junior will not forget this favor.”

Tao Youran said apologetically, “Honestly, you and celestial Murong did most of the work. I wasn’t able to do much at all.”

He was telling the truth. He had come to protect Ye Qing on Feng Qingyou’s request, but his strength wasn’t enough to put it mildly. Ye Qing would already be dead if he wasn’t as well prepared as he was.

Murong Xianxian was the one who did most of the work in killing the two Bosses of Westwind as well. Frankly, he felt like he did not deserve Ye Qing’s thanks at all.

“Nonsense. It is thanks to you that I am standing here completely unharmed.”

Ye Qing thanked him again, “I repeat: This junior will never forget the favor you have done unto him today.”

“You are too kind, young friend. You don’t owe me anything.”

Tao Youran shook his head. “The reason I came here today is to repay Qingyou for her favor. She is the one you should repay the favor to, not me.”

Ye Qing smiled. “This is this, and that is that. I will repay both favors.”

More importantly, Ye Qing really wanted to make the acquaintance of Tao Youran.

“Ah, I see now. You are just as tricky as Qingyou.”

Tao Youran chuckled, seeing through Ye Qing’s true intentions immediately. He did not get angry though. He smiled kindly and said, “Do as you wish then.”

“Well, my business here is done. It’s time I take my leave.”

“May our paths cross once more, celestial Murong!”

Tao Youran saluted Murong Xianxian and prepared to leave.

“Wait. You seem like a worthy one. Would you like to join me in my endeavors?” Murong Xianxian asked.

“Ah... you jest, celestial.”

Tao Youran was caught off guard at first. Then, he turned her down without hesitation, “I’m sorry to disappoint you, celestial, but I have long since gotten used to living a carefree life. I must turn you down.”

Murong Xianxian smiled. “That’s fine. Just know my offer will always stand. You are free to find me if one day you change your mind.”

“Thank you, celestial.”

Tao Youran smiled. “This is where I bid you all goodbye. Until another day, celestial, young friend!”

Tao Youran tossed his fishing rod and caught a passing cloud. Then, he leaped onto the cloud, sat down, and leisurely took off to the distance.

“If freedom lives in one’s heart, then they may ride even the wind and clouds...”

Just like that, Tao Youran was gone.

“Man, senior Tao is such a free and unfettered soul,” Ye Qing said enviously after seeing Tao Youran off.

The world is a cage, and all lives are like straws and dogs under the grave threat that is the great tribulation. How can true freedom exist under such conditions?”

“What do you mean, big sis?” Ye Qing asked in a puzzled voice, though he had a small inkling what she was talking about.

“You’re still too weak. You will know when you have become a Sage.”

Murong Xianxian patted him on the shoulder and said in a strange tone, “Try and become a Sage as soon as possible, okay?”

It sounded both casual and hopeful.

“I’ll do my best.”

Ye Qing rubbed his nose. He had literally just become a Half-Sage. It would be a long time before he could reach the next threshold.

“Anyway, let’s talk about something else. You mentioned that there is something else you need my help with. What is it?” Murong Xianxian changed the subject.

Ye Qing answered, “There are two more enemies that I need your help with, big sis.”