Chapter 600: Chapter 601: Give You a Fifty Percent Discount
 

“Li… Young Master Li, what is the meaning of this?”

Situ Guixiong was somewhat baffled, looking at the brick in Li Xiaobai’s hand with a bad premonition rising in his heart.

“Facing such pressure, even Brother Situ must be somewhat fatigued in dealing with it, right? I am here to offer warmth. This is the mini version of Tangneng First-class, its effects need no further elaboration from me, right?”

Li Xiaobai asked with a beaming smile.

“What can a mere overseas cultivator understand? Is Brother Situ someone you can speculate about?”

“Indeed, sir, you are underestimating the cultivators of Aolai Country. We, the major clans, are not like those minor family disciples lacking any backbone at all. You’ve picked the wrong person.”

“That’s right, we cultivators can’t be corrupted by wealth, can’t be swayed by poverty, can’t be subdued by force—we don’t need your charity!”

“Just get lost!”

Before Situ Guixiong could speak, the group of geniuses around him glared angrily at Li Xiaobai. Everything he did in the arena was seen by them, and they deeply scorned the cultivators who conducted trade with him.

Anyone who could sit with Situ Guixiong was from the prominent clans within Aolai Country, with superior family backgrounds, ample heritage, and cultivation levels that were a cut above the rest. At this moment, they had not yet been pushed to a desperate situation, slightly at ease with the massive support of elixirs.

“One shouldn’t speak like that. Everyone, please look, the incense candle has only burned down halfway. There is a more challenging road ahead waiting for everyone. At this time, we should be united and pull through the crisis together. You all contribute spirit stones, I contribute resources—it could be quite a fine tale indeed.”

Li Xiaobai earnestly persuaded, having no good feelings for these nepotistic heirs in his heart, but spirit stones were innocent, and in business, nothing is unworthy of consideration.

Moreover, maybe in a few hours, these people might turn into skeletons; one should be kind to those facing death.

“I appreciate Young Master Li’s intention, but my Situ Household is unbending. We will not accept anyone’s charity. The teachings of our elders since childhood won’t allow me to do such a thing. Young Master, you’ve mistaken your target,” said Situ Guixiong, with a fleeting flash of eagerness in his eyes before he subdued it, speaking indifferently.

Although he really wanted it, there were so many watchful eyes around him. As a pillar among the younger generation of disciples, he could not afford to tarnish his image.

“Really don’t want it?”

Li Xiaobai asked with a doubtful expression. It seemed that Situ Guixiong’s concern for his image was quite substantial.

“I, Situ Guixiong, even if I were to be crushed to death on this arena today, shattered to pieces, will not accept the slightest bit of charity. Young Master Li, please leave,” said Situ Guixiong as he closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and spoke slowly.

“So it is like that, I was presumptuous. Since that’s the case, I’ll come back and ask again later,” said Li Xiaobai, smiling lightly and turning to leave.

Looking at the expressions of Situ Guixiong and the other clan heirs, it was clear that they had not been driven to desperation. He would wait for a while and seek other wealthy patrons first.

“Li Xiaobai, what are you doing? Who gave you permission to sell resources in the arena?” the Great Elder asked with an angry countenance and an icy tone from below the stage.

The increasing pressure aimed not only to temper the disciples but also to weed out the unqualified ones. However, Li Xiaobai’s actions had allowed people who should have been eliminated to have a resurgence, staying on the platform and severely disrupting his plan.

“I am doing this for the development of the younger generation in Aolai Country. Cultivating under the Great Elder’s tempering is a great benefit for our foundations. The Great Elder wouldn’t want to see his own cultivators waste this opportunity, right?”

“Moreover, which rule in the grand competition prohibits selling resources to other cultivators? This is a legitimate transaction, a mutual aid between the chosen ones. As cultivators, only by standing together can we overcome the difficulties!”

Li Xiaobai spoke indifferently.

As he spoke, he continued to trade with the cultivators around him.

Many disciples, driven to desperation, could not care for much else and directly offered Spirit Stones to obtain bathhouse services to stabilize their teetering forms.

This scene made the Great Elder’s gaze grow even more furious.

“Ridiculous talk, utter nonsense. Your actions are disrupting the balance of the platform trials. Where do you place me in this? Do you even consider me in your eyes?”

The Great Elder was thoroughly enraged, fuming with anger. He had never before seen such a disobedient junior cultivator. Such behaviour was causing chaos and affecting the progress of the competition.

“You’re already old as wood, why should I consider you?”

“If you’re not satisfied, then exert some strength. This little pressure is merely tickling me.”

Li Xiaobai chuckled lightly and provoked further.

“You’ve got guts! I want to see what cultivation level you possess to dare to spout such nonsense in front of the two heads of the household and all the family heads!”

The Great Elder was completely inflamed with fury, his hands rapidly gesturing in the void. A surge of Spiritual Power, wrapped in the force of the Primodial Spirit Power, descended with supreme authority, shattering the platform surface and sending pebbles flying in an instant.

“Pfft!”

Blood spurted from the mouths of many disciples simultaneously, their bodies wobbling, almost toppling over.

“Damn it, that guy is provoking the Great Elder again!”

“Don’t let your guard down. The Great Elder has been angered; he might increase the pressure again!”

“We shouldn’t have let this plague god onto the stage. What was a low-end match has turned into a nightmare difficulty!”

The elite disciples’ eyes were filled with resentment. Barely half the time had passed, and the pressure had already been raised to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage realm. At this rate, even with treasure to aid, they wouldn’t make it through safely and would still face the fate of being eliminated.

Li Xiaobai also got a shock, having not expected the Great Elder to explode so suddenly. He accelerated his movements, smoothly and swiftly trading with the cultivators who were about to collapse.

Minutes later, the pale complexions of most disciples returned to a healthy flush, with the aid of Premium Soup Product, they could hold on a little longer.

Li Xiaobai walked to the other corner of the platform, where Long Xue was seated. The woman had abandoned her usual gentle and elegant demeanor; her face was covered in frost, screaming ‘keep away,’ and there were no other disciples around her.

However, there was also a unique charm to it, somewhat like an ice queen. It had to be said, even when angry, a beauty is still incomparably stunning.

“Ahem, Immortal Long, how do you find the pressure? Any signs of spiritual power deficiency? I’ve come to provide some warmth.”

Li Xiaobai sneaked up to her and whispered.

“Young Master Li, do you often do this sort of thing?”

Long Xue stared at him with a smile that was not a smile and asked.

“No no no, I just see everyone suffering so much under this pressure. I wanted to ease their pain, and it’s only right to charge a little fee.”

“If Immortal Long needs it, I can give you a fifty percent discount, how about that?”