Chapter 118: Truly Too Weak

Bai Feiyu was dragged along by the Fourth Princess like a lifeless dog, pulled forward relentlessly.

Along the way, Bai Feiyu glanced around and noticed that hardly anyone was causing trouble. It seemed the young princess’s wish would remain unfulfilled.

Seeing this, Bai Feiyu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Mr. Bai never imagined that one day he would find himself hoping for world peace and fewer conflicts.

After wandering around for quite a long time, the Fourth Princess grew visibly irritated but eventually released Bai Feiyu.

“Since everything is going well now, you can go back. Rest assured, I will honor my promise to you,” she said.

“However, I hope you can achieve some good results in the sect’s grand competition. At your age, your cultivation is still far too weak...”

Hearing this, Bai Feiyu felt a twinge of embarrassment.

Was his cultivation and strength really that weak?

Honestly, for someone his age to have reached the ninth level of the Haoqi Realm was quite impressive, wasn’t it?

Hadn’t that Li Zikun chosen to practice forbidden arts just for power, only to achieve the same ninth level of Haoqi Realm in the end? Yet here he was, looked down upon.

Within the entire Guixu Sect, hardly anyone dared say Bai Feiyu’s cultivation was weak. Only the Fourth Princess of the Zhao Royal Family had the qualification to say such things.

But the Fourth Princess had never truly seen the outside world; she thought everyone grew up like she did—in a gilded cage.

Perhaps one day she would grow up, but clearly, that day was not today.

After Bai Feiyu left, he returned to the inn where his sect brothers were still diligently training, without exception.

Once back, Bai Feiyu immediately collapsed onto his bed and fell into a deep sleep.

After a good rest, he stretched lazily and got up, preparing to go out for a stroll.

If he didn’t meddle in some trivial matters each day, he felt restless.

After all, this was how he cultivated and improved his powers.

“Buzz—”

At that moment, Bai Feiyu’s Jade Communication Talisman suddenly vibrated. He quickly checked it, his face darkening.

The message was from the Fourth Princess.

In the message, she told him she had found an interesting place where they could hunt magical beasts, urging him to come quickly to help. Moreover, it wouldn’t just be the two of them—some of her close friends would be there as well.

Bai Feiyu hesitated briefly. He could hardly refuse the Fourth Princess’s face, so in the end, he made his way to the place mentioned on the talisman.

As he stepped out of the inn, Bai Feiyu could clearly feel the elders casting strange looks his way.

“That brat never practices and is off playing again.”

“Let him be. He’s not the only disciple in Guixu Sect.”

“He’ll suffer in the future. If he wants to have fun now, let him.”

Bai Feiyu wanted to shout out, “I’m actually preparing for the sect competition!” But no one would believe him. If he told the elders that his outings were to improve his strength, he’d probably be beaten up on the spot.

He arrived at the agreed location—a back mountain outside the imperial city.

This was the Zhao Royal Family’s hunting ground, strictly off-limits to non-royals.

The Fourth Princess had arrived early and was waiting with a few companions.

“Hey, Bai Feiyu! Why did it take you so long? We’ve been waiting for ages!” the Fourth Princess said, her tone tinged with displeasure.

Bai Feiyu smiled awkwardly. “Isn’t it hard to find this place? And since you’re royal, the journey is short for you. It’s different for me.”

The Fourth Princess’s friends curiously scrutinized Bai Feiyu.

After all, few could claim to be friends of the Fourth Princess, let alone be invited by her to such a place.

One youth approached with a smile, eyes fixed meaningfully on the princess. “So, this is your friend? He looks rather ordinary.”

“Heh, he’s okay. After all, he comes from a sect, and to have achieved this much is impressive,” she replied. “If he were part of the royal family, his cultivation would be much higher.”

Bai Feiyu smiled faintly but inwardly bristled.

Were these scions of the elite always so rude? What did “rather ordinary” mean?

Sure, this youth possessed the power of the Shackled Realm, but Bai Feiyu, though only at the ninth level of the Haoqi Realm, was a formidable fighter.

In a real battle, no matter the talents or treasures this youth had, he wouldn’t stand a chance.

Yet the youth gave Bai Feiyu a sharp look, his suspicion unmistakable.

He had long harbored feelings for the Fourth Princess, but her indifferent attitude drove him mad.

Now, with the princess inviting a stranger, his jealousy flared.

“I’m Liu Xuan from Tianxuan Palace,” the youth introduced himself, deliberately emphasizing his origins to warn Bai Feiyu to stay away from the princess.

“Oh, Brother Liu, pleased to meet you,” Bai Feiyu replied calmly, neither arrogant nor servile, exuding a calm yet powerful aura.

Liu Xuan’s pride was bruised; he had expected to dominate from the start.

As a member of Tianxuan Palace, he looked down on those from sects.

Now, facing Bai Feiyu’s composed demeanor, especially in front of the Fourth Princess, he felt embarrassed.

Neither Bai Feiyu nor the Fourth Princess realized how much Liu Xuan’s mind was conjuring up.

In truth, Bai Feiyu had no choice but to come today, out of respect for the princess. He had no intention of competing with Liu Xuan.

Besides, the princess seemed only mildly interested in him, not yet fond.

“Let’s go. We’re here to hunt magical beasts. I suggest we split into groups, okay?” Liu Xuan said.

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