Chapter 536: The Mantises Ambushing the Cicadas (1)
pression on Daoist逍遙, seemed to have guessed it, and said coldly, "I just want you to do one thing from today onward. You cannot take your last name as 'Joyful' anymore!"“...Xiaoyao looked at the youn...Chapter 536: The Cicada Captured by the Mantis, Part 1
In Xianyao's life, HeiXue is currently just a passing acquaintance. How could her circumstances affect him
However, if HeiXue truly lets go of everything and wants to be with Xianyao, Xianyao wouldn't oppose it; he might even marry her.
What Why would he marry her Isn’t this obvious She already surpasses his standards by far. He thinks that’s quite satisfactory—does he need to bring a goddess home Besides, to some people, HeiXue is indeed a goddess.
To ask what Xianyao's criteria for marriage are It's simple: two conditions—female and alive!
As long as someone meets these basic requirements, Xianyao would consider it. Other conditions can be added later, but only when there's a choice. A lowly servant like him doesn’t have the luxury of choosing; just being acceptable is enough.
HeiXue not only meets these standards but also has many enviable qualities. Therefore, naturally, Xianyao wouldn't mind if HeiXue had that intention.
At present, however, HeiXue hasn’t shown such intentions yet; thus, Xianyao merely smiles and continues to gaze at the night scenery quietly.
Gradually, it seems as though Xianyao enters a state of meditation. Even though HeiXue can see him sitting next to her, she feels his absence, as if he has blended into the environment.
This surprises HeiXue but doesn't shock her; she's witnessed this state before. It’s a halfway meditative and enlightened condition.
In this condition, Xianyao sometimes enters enlightenment or remains in it, constantly in a state of cultivation. Although entering enlightenment isn’t guaranteed, achieving such a state is not easy; everyone desires to reach it at least as an opportunity.
If anyone knew about Xianyao frequently entering this state, they would be utterly astonished...
Initially, HeiXue didn't believe this could happen but got used to it later. In her heart, Xianyao is a special existence; anything unusual might happen with him.
No one knows if Xianyao will enter enlightenment this time. Watching him intently, she gradually becomes engrossed in the moment and forgets everything else but Xianyao.
To be honest, HeiXue would make an excellent wife if she could let go of certain things. She's beautiful, capable, and likely a good mother...
"Eh, someone’s coming!"
Just as HeiXue was lost in thought, Xianyao suddenly snapped out of his state, which would make others lament that he didn't cherish it. Even if someone were to approach, there's no need for him to wake up; only when he’s disturbed by them.
Now, not only is Xianyao unaffected, but the person hasn’t even arrived yet, and their target isn’t him, so Xianyao has wasted this state. Of course, it doesn't matter much to him since he can enter it anytime.
"What" HeiXue looked around in confusion, finding no one approaching. She suspected that perhaps Xianyao was confused while in his meditative state.
"Someone is coming from the front," Xianyao said, looking ahead.
"From the front Are you crazy We're on a cliff; there’s nothing but air and abyss. How could anyone come" HeiXue asked.
"HeiXue, don't you remember that mechanism used by your group when leaving the Tang Dynasty palace" Xianyao countered. She should know better since it's not just birds capable of flight.
"I know; mechanisms are indeed wondrous, but they require preparation. Where would someone find such a flying contraption on short notice" HeiXue replied. Back then, she had prepared significantly for that mechanism, which isn't something easily found unless by luck.
At this moment, HeiXue didn’t consider smaller mechanisms; an attack here needed substantial force to face people like Li Yihun.
Though not absolute top-notch experts, they aren’t easy targets either. A couple of individuals wouldn't make a difference; only someone at the later Saint stage or higher might be effective, but such figures likely won’t involve themselves in this matter.
HeiXue didn’t think it serious enough to warrant concern. In fact, for something as valuable as this, even God realm experts could be mobilized, but currently, the information is still confidential; those privy to it are protecting the secret since spreading it would attract more adversaries.
"Actually, a flying mechanism isn't necessary. Just with the mountain breeze here, anyone with some technique can land precisely," Xianyao said, looking ahead.
"Flying Heaven Wings might be a bit difficult here, the altitude is the highest and it's far from other places. Moreover, this mountain wind doesn't follow any rules; sometimes blowing upwards, sometimes downwards, sometimes eastwards, and sometimes westwards, which makes controlling it even harder," Black Snow shook her head. There was indeed wind here but because of the peculiar terrain, the rules governing the wind were quite chaotic.
Using Flying Heaven Wings to approach this place isn't something that can be done by someone with just average skills; they might not know where they would end up being blown to.
"There is a kind of spring mechanism that allows Flying Heaven Wings to ascend to very high places. Once reaching a certain height, the wind becomes quite regular and it's also less likely for them to be spotted," Leisurely Cloud said. Although no one would carry this kind of device around, people from outside have already prepared accordingly.
This point was soon confirmed; small black spots appeared in the sky, not too many in number, just five or six. In the night sky, they weren't very noticeable and if it weren’t for Leisurely Cloud pointing them out, Black Snow might not even notice them.
Indeed, if they were obvious, how could they achieve a surprise attack But then again, how did Leisurely Cloud discover them in the first place; even now it's barely visible, and before that it was almost imperceptible. How could anyone spot them
However, at this moment, the issue to be concerned about wasn’t that. Those people came for Li Yihun and company. Although whether they live or die is not their concern, getting entangled by association wouldn't be good.
"What should we do now Should we hide" Black Snow asked.
"No need to bother, anyway we aren’t with them; there are only the two of us here. We can say we just happened to pass through; many people pass by this place and it's not just us. Moreover, they've already seen us, if we leave now that would only make them more suspicious," Leisurely Cloud said calmly, without any sense of tension.
"What They saw us" Black Snow was surprised, they were so far away; even if they could see, wouldn't it be blurry
"Yes, I'm sure they've seen me, otherwise I wouldn’t have this feeling," Leisurely Cloud nodded. He discovered those people because he had a sense of being watched.
"From so far away, there’s no way they can see clearly."
"Not necessarily; if it's someone with good eyesight and strength, they could still spot us. Even without seeing directly, one might be able to sense something," Leisurely Cloud shook his head.
There are times when you don't need to see clearly to identify a person, sometimes perception can also work.
"Perception is understandable but eyesight from that distance is impossible."
"Not necessarily; right now I can make them clear for you," Leisurely Cloud said with a smile.
"How"
"Use this!" Leisurely Cloud took out something.
"A千裡眼 Of course, I could see that. How did I forget about this," Black Snow shouted when she saw the item and secretly scolded herself for being foolish not to think of it earlier.
"See now, are you convinced now They even have Flying Heaven Wings; a little thing like千裡眼 is also something they can possess," said Leisurely Cloud.
"Hmm, I'm looking... Oh there are six people, looks like some of them are women. That woman seems to notice me..." Black Snow used the千裡眼 and saw what was on the other side while noticing that someone over there seemed to be watching her too.
At this point, Black Snow could be sure that they should be able to see her because one of the women held a千裡眼 and was staring back at her.
"Your千裡eye is really clear; I can even see her expression. She seems surprised and worried. I think she's thinking we found them out, which will complicate their mission. She must be assuming that we’ll tell others," Black Snow said smilingly. There wasn’t any particular worry because she knew right now there shouldn't be a problem since they wouldn't get entangled.
Having千裡eyes isn’t unusual and won’t arouse suspicion. After discovering them, if no further actions were taken such as reporting it, that means the two of them aren't sentries nor are they being pursued by others.
Hence at this time, for them to remain here without moving or telling anyone else was already an implicit explanation.
No one would suspect them to be putting on a show. Right now even if it were staged, it wouldn’t achieve such precision; they weren't missing opportunities either. If Li Yihun and company knew this situation right now, some defensive measures could have been taken to prevent the six people from reaching the village.
Although just now they were far away, but coming here didn’t take much time for those flying in the sky; those six rapidly landed near Leisurely Cloud's pavilion. At which point it seems to have attracted Li Yihun and company’s attention too.
If Li Yihun and company hadn't noticed by now, they would’ve been caught earlier already; such things wouldn’t be happening (To Be Continued...). sniffed disdainfully.“… What do you mean Don't believe me Whatever, this is your ignorance. I forgive you. If I join the match, let's see what godlike ball skills are!"Xianyun decided to join in on t...