Chapter 758: A Foul-Mouthed Wang Dachui, Endless Exclusive Scoop

Situ Yongren's eyebrows twitched wildly.

In that instant, he felt as if his heart had been directly hit.

Having grown up, he had encountered his fair share of arrogant individuals, whether peers or elders.

But this was the first time anyone had dared to utter such outrageous nonsense right in front of him!

Faced with such insulting words and lacking any experience in retorting, Situ Yongren's initial reaction was pure indignation, leaving him at a loss for words.

"You barbarian..."

Situ Yongren's face turned red, and it took him a long time to choke out that sentence.

The four department leaders watching from the sidelines nearly burst out laughing at the kid's remark.

Zhan Bu leader Teng Shanhai couldn't hold back at all and suddenly burst into laughter with a "pfft."

Wang Dachui was not only a lecher but also had a big mouth that had stirred up countless troubles back in the day—something only the older generation knew.

Now, seeing this young man rendered speechless by the retort, it was hilariously entertaining.

Yu Zhiwen couldn't stand it anymore.

After all, this was her senior brother. Though he lacked worldly experience, he was still someone of note. How could he endure such verbal abuse?

But when she glanced back and saw Situ Yongren's deflated expression, and recalled how he had persistently pestered her in the past, Yu Zhiwen ultimately chose to stay silent.

Getting deflated?

Well, maybe it was for the best…

Let Situ Yongren see a bit of the world, so he wouldn't return to Sheng Shen Dian Tang with that same arrogant attitude.

As this thought crossed her mind, Yu Zhiwen felt a twinge of guilt.

She felt like she was becoming a bad person.

Ever since teaming up with Xu Xiaoshou in Bai Ku, that unreliable guy had taught her many things she would never learn in Dao Bu.

Things like fighting fire with fire, evil with evil, an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth…

Well, or to put it more elegantly.

Perhaps… repaying straight with straight?

Yu Zhiwen had even learned to justify her actions righteously.

But clearly, while Yu Zhiwen, now accustomed to ignoring injustices, could let it slide, someone in the group would still speak up.

Rao Yaoyao glared at Wang Dachui with her beautiful eyes and said calmly, "I'll just remind you once—he's Dao Qiongcang's disciple."

There was a sharp click.

Wang Dachui's face, which had been smug with satisfaction, froze instantly.

Teng Shanhai quickly suppressed his laughter and looked away, acting as if he hadn't been mocking anyone.

"You're that flashy old Daoist's disciple?" Wang Dachui suddenly felt uneasy.

He glanced back and forth between Yu Zhiwen and Situ Yongren with a surprised expression, finally understanding why Dao Bu had sent these two young people on this mission.

"Goodbye!"

After a brief pause, Wang Dachui waved his hand and turned to leave, not wanting to offend further.

But he didn't say anything more.

As a senior, he certainly wasn't going to apologize for his words.

However, as he hurried a few steps to stand behind Ye Xiao, the tall figure in the black feathered robe, Wang Dachui poked his head out and said with a sly grin, "Flashy old Daoist's disciple, you'd better watch yourself on this mission. Don't get yourself killed!"

Situ Yongren was stunned.

Using his master's name to intimidate others wasn't his intention.

That would be a sign of weakness.

But what did Wang Dachui mean by that?

Frowning, before Situ Yongren could speak, the usually silent Ye Xiao actually broke his silence: "You're Dao Qiongcang's disciple?"

As soon as he spoke, the other three department leaders all wore expressions of eager anticipation, as if watching a show.

Situ Yongren turned back in surprise.

In that moment, meeting Ye Xiao's face hidden in shadows, devoid of features, he felt an overwhelming wave of chilling, death-like pressure bearing down on him, making it hard to breathe.

"Cough, cough!"

The pressure was too intense.

Situ Yongren coughed and adjusted his breathing rhythm before trying to act.

But before the Dao patterns on his hands could even emerge, Rao Yaoyao turned a cold eye toward Ye Xiao.

"Ye Xiao! Mind your position!"

"Your issues with Dao Qiongcang are between you two. Don't take it out on a junior."

Ye Xiao silently turned his gaze back, staring at Rao Yaoyao for a long time before finally withdrawing his eyes and returning to his usual state.

"Huff!"

The pressure vanished abruptly.

Situ Yongren gasped heavily, a sense of relief washing over him like surviving a disaster.

For a moment, he was deeply shocked.

What kind of grudge did this person have with his master?

How could he be so shameless as to vent his anger on a junior?

And moreover…

The people in these Liu Bu were downright terrifying!

In that instant, Situ Yongren recalled a request he had made in the past when he thought highly of himself.

Since Dao Qiongcang was already the current master of Sheng Shen Dian Tang, he only held the title of Dao Bu leader in name and rarely handled affairs—it was Situ Yongren who managed everything.

So, back then, Situ Yongren had boldly asked for the Dao Bu leader position.

However, his master Dao Qiongcang had outright refused.

The gist was something like:

"Your Tian Ji Shu is well-practiced, but you lack experience in dealing with people."

"As the head of the Liu Bu, a new leader who can't keep the other five in check would only court death."

"Better to leave the position vacant."

Situ Yongren had thought the struggle for the leader position was just competition among peers.

It might be brutal.

But not deadly.

Little did he know.

This leader position was actually tied to disputes from the previous generation?

And furthermore…

If the conditions for a young person to take on a Liu Bu leader role—in other words, to withstand the pressure from the likes of these four eccentrics—were this harsh…

Then, who could possibly rise to it?

Situ Yongren used to think he was close to that level, but now he realized it would take at least ten years or more.

But thinking deeper…

Among the young generation, how had Ling Bu leader Yu Lingdi managed to take the position directly and hold it for so long, earning praise from the other four department leaders?

At that moment, Situ Yongren's expression shifted between dark and light.

He didn't care much about Wang Dachui's uncouth insults; he only minded whether he was the peak figure among the young generation.

If not, Situ Yongren would feel he had let down his master Dao Qiongcang's renowned name!

"Young man…"

At that point, the hunchbacked old man sneaked over again, jumping up to pat Situ Yongren's leg and rubbing his hands as he said, "Hehe, how about we make a deal?"

Situ Yongren looked down, surprised that the old man, after learning his identity, had changed his attitude so seamlessly.

He replied calmly, "Please go ahead, senior."

"You don't blame me for cursing at you earlier, right?" Wang Dachui started with a glare, then said earnestly, "This old man was doing it for your own good. People don't improve without a beating. A genius like you won't wake up unless scolded."

Seeing the other side offering a way out, Situ Yongren quickly took it: "Of course not, senior. Your lesson is right; I was indeed careless just now."

"That's good, that's good…"

Wang Dachui kept rubbing his hands, even getting dirt on them.

He gestured upward and said, "Bend down a bit. I'll tell you a secret, and you just don't mention my bad words to your flashy… uh, your master, okay?"

"Of course not." Situ Yongren assured him immediately, then squatted down and tilted his head.

Wang Dachui leaned in and whispered, "I'm warning you about this trip—I'm not tricking you. Back in the Ten Seats, Ye Xiao snatched three golden seats. It was a sure bet he'd make the list, but in the end, your flashy… um, your master pulled some shady moves behind the scenes, injuring Ye Xiao and forcing him out. Got it?"

His voice was low, but not a whisper technique.

Everyone present had exceptional hearing, so how could they not catch it?

As soon as he said that, everyone was shocked again.

Situ Yongren was so stunned he nearly froze.

Yu Zhiwen stealthily glanced at the tall man shrouded in darkness.

The white- and red-robed commanders around them jumped in surprise, then quickly averted their eyes, not daring to react.

"Three seats?" Situ Yongren couldn't believe it.

The Ten Seats only had ten golden seats total.

Ye Xiao grabbing three was nearly a third!

Someone like that was just a Liu Bu leader?

That was like being obscure in another way!

"It really was three."

Wang Dachui's tone had an element of exaggeration, but he spoke as if it were fact: "Though it was only in the early stages, getting three meant he could at least keep one. So… anyway, the grudge between them is huge! You get it?"

Situ Yongren inhaled sharply.

This was outrageous!

Such a dangerous person, and his master had just sent him here to work together without a second thought?

Wasn't this sending him to his death?

The fame of the Ten Seats echoed across the continent!

So, what his master took wasn't just seats—it was Ye Xiao's future and his "Dao"!

A struggle for the Dao.

A matter of life and death.

At that moment, Situ Yongren's legs felt weak.

When he looked at Ye Xiao again, his gaze had become extremely cautious.

Wang Dachui wasn't satisfied yet and turned the young man's head back, scaring him further: "Kid, just remember one thing: a barking dog never bites."

"Ye Xiao is that kind of person—twisted. In the midst of a mission, he might stab you in the back out of nowhere, and you'd die without knowing how."

The young Situ Yongren was so frightened he looked pale and didn't dare respond.

At this, Rao Yaoyao couldn't take it anymore and scolded, "You're the one barking the most—shut up and get lost! Look at how you've scared him…"

She turned back and said gently, "Situ, some things are best resolved. That's why Ye Xiao ended up in the An Bu. Make your own judgment; don't let others influence you."

"Oh, oh."

Only then did Situ Yongren snap out of it.

So, Wang Dachui wasn't actually afraid of Dao Qiongcang.

He was just using this as an excuse to scare him!

For a moment, Situ Yongren was furious, his teeth itching with anger. But when he turned his head, the hunchbacked old man had already scampered off somewhere.

Situ Yongren couldn't help but mentally curse the old man.

What a villain!

No trace of senior dignity at all. Truly…

Utterly uncouth!

"A barking dog never bites, oh."

Suddenly, a cold, murky voice came from behind, like a snake hissing, sending chills down the spine.

It was clearly Ye Xiao's voice!

Situ Yongren's heart skipped a beat, and he whipped around.

But behind him was only a high-ponytail little girl with a candied hawthorn in her mouth, blinking her big eyes at him.

"Do you want some too?"

Seeing Situ Yongren staring at her after turning around, the little girl suddenly pulled the candied hawthorn from her mouth and offered it, even stretching out a long string of silvery drool.

Situ Yongren's mouth twitched.

He was on the verge of a mental breakdown from these eccentrics.

Anyone else would never guess that this adorable little girl was one of the Liu Bu leaders—Yi Bu leader!

"No, thank you, senior. You enjoy it yourself."

He waved it off and refused.

Situ Yongren retreated to Yu Zhiwen's side, and only by glancing at her flawless, fair face did his heart steady a bit.

"Enjoy…"

The little girl from Yi Bu mumbled with the candied hawthorn in her mouth, pondering the sophisticated word, then bounced away.

"Everyone, do you want some candied hawthorn?"

"It's time for dinner, you know."

Yi Bu pulled out a large handful of candied hawthorns from her pocket and offered them first to Ye Xiao.

Situ Yongren felt like he was being mocked.

It was just a polite phrase, but in the mouths of these crude people, even words felt tainted.

"How could anyone eat that…"

Calming himself, looking at the little girl not far away with her eager face holding out the candied hawthorn, Situ Yongren found the scene absurd.

Someone as cold and sinister as Ye Xiao—how could he eat something as childish as candied hawthorn?

Yet, in the next second, Situ Yongren's worldview was shattered again.

The silent Ye Xiao actually reached out, took the candied hawthorn, and plunged the whole thing into the darkness of his face, devouring it completely.

Situ Yongren: ???

"Wahaha…"

A strange laugh erupted as Wang Dachui jumped back to his side, hopping around. "How about that? Unbelievable, right?"

Situ Yongren turned his head.

Wang Dachui gestured for him to lean down, then whispered again, "Let me tell you another secret—they're lovers, you know."

Situ Yongren was stunned.

This time, even Yu Zhiwen was shocked and turned to look.

"Wahaha, wahaha…"

Wang Dachui slapped his thigh in delight, wiping away tears as he said, "And I'll tell you two young ones another forbidden secret—that little girl from Yi Bu is a boy, oh."

Situ Yongren: ???

Yu Zhiwen: ???

The two of them felt their worldviews completely overturned.

"Wahaha!"

Wang Dachui jumped three feet high in laughter.

He loved seeing expressions like that.

Wiping his red nose and sniffling, he added, "And one last exclusive scoop—Ye Xiao is a woman, oh."

At that, not just Situ Yongren and Yu Zhiwen, but even the white- and red-robed commanders' pupils shrank in shock.

Such a cold, shadowy, and burly An Bu leader…

A woman?

"Enough!"

Rao Yaoyao had had enough of Wang Dachui and stepped forward to kick him away. "Back to business…"

But the Ti Bu leader Wang Dachui, kicked like a ball, came flying back, panting and red-faced. "That was a good kick—do it again!"

Rao Yaoyao's face turned frosty as she drew the Xuan Cang divine sword from her back.

With a "buzz," the night sky rang with sword cries, and space shattered on the spot.

Wang Dachui vanished in a flash, bounding several li away in an instant.

And just then.

A roar echoed from the Ling Que trading site.