Chapter 354: Seven Colors

Chapter 354: Seven Colors

Lu Xubo returned, but this time, five sword lights followed him in almost every color of the rainbow. He burst through her window in a flurry of flower petals. Five others materialized behind him, three women and two men. Aside from Lu Xubo, none of the other five created flower petals as they arrived.

Flower petals danced across Li Xiangs table. Her lip twitched. She reached out and plucked them up, piling them in a corner.

Are we finally making our move against Chen Xigui? one of the girls asked. She wore purple robes and a beguiling expression.

Ive been waiting, a hot-headed female cultivator in orange added, clenching her fist.

But first, we kill his beloved to prevent him from regaining his strength, a slender snake-faced man in green added, raising thin brows.

Kill his beloved? What kind of savage do you think our Li Xiang is? Lu Xubo argued, throwing his hand out. As he got worked up, flower petals began to materialize around him.

Li Xiangs brow twitched.

Er, everyone, please, Hui tried.

The cultivators turned to Hui, some of them staring openly as if theyd only just noticed him.

Who is this? a burly man in red asked, glaring at Hui with open aggression.

A woman in indigo nodded. Indeed. I wish to know who this eyesoreahem, fellow cultivator in our dear Li Xiangs house is.Updated from novelb(i)n.c(o)m

A friend, Li Xiang said stiffly.

A friend? Lu Xubo instantly relaxed.

The girl in purple shook her head. Lu Xubo, how many of us does Li Xiang call friend? Hes still a threat.

Lu Xubo stiffened again. Gravely, he nodded. Youre right.

I everyone, please. Disregard this small cultivator. Im no one worth concerning yourself with, Hui said, waving his hands.

Is he a new comrade? the cultivator in green asked sinisterly.

Yes, Li Xiang said.

Then we should give him a Daoist name, the girl in indigo declared. She nodded at Hui. Aside from Lu Xubo, the lout, the rest of us have adopted Daoist names to hide our names, to prevent Chen Xigui from targeting our families or sects. Im Indigo Mountain. Over there are Purple Butterfly, Red Tiger, Green Flute, and Orange Flame. You wear blue, so you can be Blue Dog.

Er Id prefer if I must be called something, then call me Blue, er Blue Talisman, Hui said. Ugh, Id rather use an ordinary name. This whole mess somehow feels so cringey.

Blue Talisman it is, Indigo Mountain declared.

Though Im fine if you use my name, Hui said.

Which is? Purple Butterfly prompted, giving him a suspicious look.

Hui opened his mouth, then hesitated. Do I use my real name, Xiaoer, that is, Weiheng Hui? But that name is wanted, and has money on its head. True, they havent turned in Li Xiang, but Li Xiangs charisma is indescribable. I cant compare to her. Even if theyd die rather than turn in Li Xiang, I cant rely on them having the same attitude toward me.

Then, do I use a fake name? But, ultimately whats the difference between that and going by a Daoist name? It might be a bit less embarrassing, but is that worth the effort? I

Call me Blue Talisman, Hui decided at last, nodding.

Orange Flame rolled her eyes. As if we care so much about your name.

Li Xiang sat up, straightening her back. Instantly, the room fell silent. He and I will go to meet his beloved. Theres something we need to ascertain before we strike. In the meantime, the rest of you prepare to attack Chen Xigui. The time is nearly upon us. In the moments before he returns to his previous form, he ought to be at his weakest, and that shall be when we strike.

Wouldnt he most expect an attack in that moment? Purple Butterfly pointed out, frowning.

Li Xiang nodded, her unchanging expression revealing that she didnt care.

Yes! Hui said, standing upright.

Weiheng Hui is my sectmate, one of the few to survive our sects extermination. If you trust me to hate All-Heavens Sect, then you can equally trust him to share that hatred. Beyond that, is it not valuable to partner with the strong? Li Xiang reasoned.

This but hes a monster, willing to do anything to accomplish his goals. I hear he nearly wiped out a small sect some time ago, and no one even knows why, Orange Flame pointed out.

DestroyI didnt destroy any sects! Hui protested, choking on his words. These rumors truly, too much!

Master, the Fu Clan, Ying Lin reminded him gently.

Okay, okay, Ibut that was for a worthy cause. And really, Fu Renyis the one who destroyed it, him and Bai Xue. I helped, thats all, Hui said.

I hear he works with mysterious and dangerous arts, Green Flute murmured, pinching his chin.

Those are merely labels people apply to things they dislike, Hui replied, waving his hand.

He admits it, Green Flute said.

What about that innocent spirit beast trader? I heard Weiheng Hui fed her to his pet ghoul, Lu Xubo said.

Innocent! Ha, Hui laughed. Hmm, howd they find out about that? One of her roughs must have escaped. I suppose I did pass out for a bit. Ill have to keep my eyes open.

Master didnt feed Song Weilai to his jiangshi! Ying Lin protested.

Ying Lin, shh, Hui said. Jiangshi are more powerful than ghouls. It wouldve been better to leave it as a ghoul in their heads!

Pouting, Ying Lin crossed her arms. Under her breath, she muttered, A few of her goons, though

The six-color squad stared.

Look, look, itsJin Xian is a problem, yes, I acknowledge that. I only use her on those who really deserve to be eaten, Hui said, waving his hand.

Jin Xian? Indigo Mountain asked.

She never mind, Hui said. In any case, everything has been blown out of proportion. The Fu Clan was actively devouring young girls life force, and even killing their own cultivatorsFu Renyi had become demonic, and needed to be put down. Song Weilai stole my spirit beast and kidnapped Bao Huli that is, the lover of a friend of mine. Was I supposed to watch her walk away? As for the rest its all less impressive than it sounds.

The six-color squad murmured amongst themselves. At last, Red Tiger let out a frustrated roar and pushed the others aside. None of this matters. Do you hate All-Heavens Sect?

Hui nodded.

Will you fight alongside us to take down Chen Xigui?

Yes.

Red Tiger threw up his hands. Then what are we still talking for? Have none of us ever done things that might be questionable to others? Have none of us ever acted willfully according to our own sense of righteousness? Its simply that the stories of this Weiheng Hui are exaggerated, because hes drawn the ire of All-Heavens Sect.

Elder Brother is correct, Hui said, nodding.

What of the rumor that he cannot die? Green Flute whispered, barely loud enough to be heard.

Untrue, absolutely untrue! Hui insisted, shaking his head emphatically.

Yeah, thats right. If anyones going to die, its definitely Master! Ying Lin agreed, nodding.

Hui kept shaking his head, pressing his lips together in concern. What a dangerous rumor! Compared to the other rumors, this is the most dangerous of all! I absolutely have to disguise my true identity from now on, or else this small cultivators body will definitely be tortured far more often in the future! I dont like pain, I absolutely do not! If I want to continue to fake-die in peace, then I must absolutely disguise myself!

Green Flutes eyes squinted as he smiled, and yet Hui felt no warmth from the smile. Hmm I wonder if its true?

I just said it isnt! Stop listening to rumors, Elder Brother! Hui cried silently. He rubbed his neck, suddenly feeling exposed, somehow.