Chapter 601: Setting Off Once More

Chapter 601: Setting Off Once More

Hui dismissed the barrier and stood. He glanced at Bai Xue. Elder Sister, are you ready?

Bai Xue stretched, humming under her breath. As she dropped her arms, she swapped forms, changing to her black-robed black-haired male form. Im ready.

We should set off immediately. If we wait much longer, theyll see through our ploy, Hui said, nodding. He glanced at Bai Xue, then offered him his hand. Come here. Ill disguise you.

Already? Wont disguising me as a kidnapper in the sect Im supposedly kidnapping from cause a fuss? Bai Xue asked.

Elder Brother isnt that the point? Hui asked. He patted his robes, then pulled out a tiny inch of incense. When youre in danger, light this and let the smoke waft over me and yourself. Eight Tiers Palace should expect the kidnappers to use it ah, there isnt much left, though, so well have to ad lib the ending a bit.

Bai Xue nodded. He took the incense and looked it over, giving it a quick sniff, then pulling a face. Phew. I remember that stench. Nasty stuff, that. And where am I kidnapping you off to?

Do you remember where we killed that blood clone, you, me, and Li Xiang? Theres a one-way teleportation formation there. Well have to figure out how to contact the other side, but I suspect that wont be as hard as it seems, Hui said, murmuring the last words almost to himself.

No? Bai Xue asked.

Hui waved his hand. As extensive as their setup was, theres no way they didnt have backups and hidden fighters hiding in the wings. If we successfully pull off our disguise, they should come to us.

Isnt that frightening? Bai Xue asked.

Hui nodded. Of course, of course it is, but its less terrifying than having my children successfully kidnapped or my homeland invaded.

Bai Xue nodded at Hui. That reminds me. Well have to hide the children away if Eight Tiers Palace is meant to believe theyve actually been kidnapped.

Hmm I dont suppose theres any hidden realms opening soon? Hui asked.

Theres always something. Im sure we can find one. Its just, we have to remember to do that. Li Xiang, do you hear me?

I hear you, Li Xiang replied, her voice echoing down the long hallway.

Bai Xue grinned. Shell take care of it.

Hui stood. He stretched, looking around, then put his hand on Bai Xues head and operated the snakeskin technique. Ill model his features after that cultivator I killed the one with the chaos qi technique.

Hmm, I cant believe I never developed one or those.

Something tickled at the back of his mind, and he frowned faintly. Or did I?

Eh, whatever. I have one now, thats what matters!

Huis back struck the wall. Bai Xue slammed his arm up beside Hui, grinning down at him. So? Want to try?

Hui shook his head emphatically. Ehhh, I dont want to, dont want! Elder Brother, I havent even learned your genderswapping technique yet, so dont kabedon me already!

Bai Xue grinned. He tipped Huis chin back. Think of all the wonderful things you could experience all the pleasures you havent yet obtained

Im, Im sure theyre wonderful, but Im, er, Elder Brother, were in the middle of a very important mission right now! Hui said, pushing him away. He scurried out of Bai Xues grasp and vanished into the closet, closing the door behind him. Im busy. Dont come in!

I can teach you whenever. Xiao Hui is so talented, Im sure you can pick it up in no time, Bai Xue chuckled. The closet door groaned slightly as he leaned against it. From inside, Hui could see his shadow, his back to Hui. Any time, Xiao Hui.

Hmm, Hui said. He focused his attention into his core, where the phoenixes danced with the songbirds and ducks. Calling out the phoenixes, he introduced them to his flesh. Consume my body. Destroy it and rebuild!

Flames burst up over his body. In a moment, they swallowed him whole. His flesh aged rapidly, withering and growing old. In a few moments, Hui went from youthful to ancient.

You know, Im offering to teach you the most intimate of my bloodlines secrets. There are cultivators who would kill for the opportunity.

Im quite fine, Elder Brother, Hui croaked, his voice dry and scratchy.

Are you alright in there? Bai Xue asked, suddenly concerned.

Hui opened his mouth to respond, but before he could, the fire consumed him, and he transformed into a pile of ash.

Well. This is inconvenient.

Xiao Hui?

The flames sparked over the ash. A fetal Hui formed from the ash. He tried to speak, but his half-formed lips wouldnt form the words.

Im opening the closet, Bai Xue said, concerned.

No, no, dont open the closet! Ah, my mental speech technique

The closet door opened. Fetal Hui became baby Hui, and slowly grew into toddler Hui, flames still flickering over him.

Bai Xue blinked down at him. He frowned. Xiao Hui, youre entirely too young.

I know. Im working on it, Hui thought, barely resisting the urge to roll his eyes.

Closing the closet, Bai Xue patted the doors. Ill leave you to it, then.

Please do!