Chapter 86: 76. My goodness! She wears black silk to please me? (Begging for first order!)_2
At this moment, a flippant laugh echoed from outside the hall.
Everyone in the hall frowned and looked towards the sound.
A youth, as handsome as a painted figure and appearing like a god descended, walked leisurely into the hall.
Here came the dedicated villain!
Lin Xiao felt a pang of embarrassment in his heart; he was completely forcing himself to continue the act! It was hopeless. According to the original story, Lin Xiao was utterly unreliable when it came to serious matters. For this Five Branches Conference, he had arrived late simply because he couldn't be bothered to get out of bed. This perfectly set the stage for his upcoming confrontation with Ye Chen.
Lin Xiao gave an awkward laugh, making a token gesture of respect towards the Chairmen and Elders.
DING!
"Congratulations, Host, for successfully embodying the villain's persona!"
"You have received a random reward: Taihao Demon Suppression Mirror x1 (Heaven Rank Mid-grade Spirit Tool, primarily for defense and control, offering extremely strong protection against the attacks of evil spirits, demons, and monsters.)"
...
Seems like I've maintained the character pretty well. Lin Xiao sighed in relief as he heard the system prompt in his ear. Restoring the plot hadn't been going well recently, but today was finally a good start.
"Lin Xiao! How audacious!"
Before the Chairmen could speak, a cold, stern voice rang out, "How dare you arrive late for such an important occasion! Do you have any regard for the Elders and Chairmen?"
The one speaking was the Chief Disciple of Tiandang Peak, Lin Xiao's nemesis, Ye Chen!
Well, well, you certainly didn't disappoint. Lin Xiao sneered internally, perfectly mimicking the demeanor described in the original novel. He placed his hands on his hips and said, "Ye Chen! Is this any place for you to speak?"
"This Chief Disciple was indeed late, and that is my failing! But it is up to the Elders to reprimand me! Who do you think you are, some kind of songstress?!"
"I've put up with you for long enough! Let's take this outside, one-on-one! You really think I'm afraid of you? Come on, let's duel!"
"You're such a hopeless, spineless loser!"
With his nose in the air, spewing venomous words, he stunned everyone into dead silence!
This wasn't really Lin Xiao courting death or being deliberately venomous! There really was a scene like this in the original novel! He was exactly this kind of character—reckless and oblivious to danger, all because he relied on his awesome Master! But then again... It really is satisfying to run your mouth off. Once you start, you can't stop!
Lin Xiao even felt a little unsatisfied, as if he hadn't said enough.
He glanced out of the corner of his eye and could clearly see the Elders' expressions turning visibly displeased!
But... why are Master and Martial Uncle Su still smiling? Heavens!
Looking at the two great beauties on the high platform, each with her own distinct charm and a smile on her lips, Lin Xiao was rather bewildered!
Endure! I must endure! This guy is spouting such nonsense on an occasion like this; the Elders will surely punish him severely!
Ye Chen was trembling with rage but forcibly suppressed his anger.
However, what he didn't expect was that the next second, a calm female voice came from the high platform, "AHEM AHEM. Elders, please excuse us. My Xiao'er takes after me; he's always been a person of strong temperament. His tardiness this time was indeed quite offensive. I, on his behalf, apologize to everyone here."
"Furthermore, um... I will be sure to discipline him thoroughly once we return!"
The speaker was, naturally, the publicly acknowledged disciple lover, Chairman of Divine Phoenix Peak – Xiao Hongling!
Damn it! Damn it all! How does an ant like Lin Xiao deserve such a powerful and protective Master! And she's even the number one beauty in the world! Damn you, heavens! Open your eyes and see! Who the hell is the true Son of Destiny here?!
Ye Chen gritted his teeth, his eyes nearly spitting fire.
Now that this Fairy Hongling had spoken, the Elders looked at each other. Although their faces showed indignation, they ultimately chose to remain silent.
Indeed, Fairy Hongling had made her stance so abundantly clear! Her message was clear: My disciple caused trouble, and I will handle him myself. No one else is to interfere!
What could they do about it?
After all, Taiwu True Monarch, the leader of the Six Holy Beings, had said that this Chief Xiao was the greatest foundation of the Qinglan Sect!
"AHEM AHEM AHEM. Alright, alright, it's just a trivial interlude," another beautiful Chairman, Su Mei, said with a charming smile, smoothing things over. "An important matter is at hand. Let's quickly proceed with drawing lots."
"Very well. Since none of the other Chairmen are making a move, I shall be the first to draw a lot."
Su Mei swayed her enchantingly seductive and voluptuous figure, ripe with mature charm, as she walked to the center of the hall.
She first smiled gently at Lin Xiao beside her, then walked directly towards the specially made lot-drawing box.
Damn, Martial Uncle Su's figure is absolutely top-tier! It makes all those 'billions' I 'invested' in her during my student days in my past life totally worth it. Those flesh-colored stockings in my storage space... I think they've found their owner.
Lin Xiao was lost in thought for a second, then fixed his gaze on the lot-drawing box.
According to prior agreement, there were a total of five lots in the box. Three of them were marked with the character "Dao."
The Chairman who drew a "Dao" lot would need to send their own chief disciple to Canglan City to eliminate demons and defend the righteous path.
According to the original plot, Ye Chen actually joined Phoenix Caw Peak. So, when Su Mei drew the 'Dao' lot, Zhu Wanning was supposed to lead the team, with Ye Chen accompanying as a member. But now that Ye Chen is already the Chief Disciple of Tiandang Peak, I wonder if things will change?
As he was mulling this over, the result was revealed.
"Alas, as you can all see, I drew 'Nothing.' It seems my Wanning will have to stay on the mountain and focus on preparing for the Five Branches Martial Gathering."
Su Mei shook her head, her expression seeming quite regretful.