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Chapter 85: Chapter 85: The True Self, Ji Wuqing
"It was the effect of that elixir just now, this silly goose actually has such good stuff; I should consider turning him into my personal cash cow."
"Why did I speak my thoughts out loud? What was that elixir just now?"
The Pudong Rooster looked utterly confused.
"Woof, what an insolent chicken you are, daring to call yourself 'the honored one' in front of Lord Ergouzi!" Ergouzi bristled.
Li Xiaobai was somewhat perplexed. The evil elixir had gone down the Pudong Rooster's throat, yet it seemed to exhibit no unusual behavior, which was very different from Ergouzi's eagerness to do good deeds originally.
"Cluck cluck, I am the Undying Phoenix Ji Wuqing, you mangy dog dare to bark in front of me, don't you know how to write the word 'death'?"
The Pudong Rooster's demeanor was arrogant, not even considering Ergouzi worth noticing.
"Woof, I, Lord Nicholas Ergouzi, am a superpower unparalleled in history, a pathetic chicken like you dares to be insolent in front of me!"
Ergouzi immediately exploded, unable to tolerate a chicken more arrogant than itself.
"Ji Wuqing?"
"Is that your name?"
Li Xiaobai found it very curious that a mount produced by the System actually had its own name.
"Call me Lord Ji," Ji Wuqing glanced at Li Xiaobai indifferently, bowing his head to attentively groom his feathers.
"Woof, kid, this damn chicken is too arrogant, let's stew it," Ergouzi bared its teeth, an ill-intentioned smile on its face.
"Little chicken, what else do you remember?" Li Xiaobai ignored Ergouzi and continued to ask.
"Call me Lord Ji. Since my birth, I have never tasted defeat. I have contended with the sun, battled the Three-legged Golden Crow, slain deities across the heavens, and now I regard life and death with indifference, concealing my talents and renown, only wishing to be a quiet Undying Phoenix," Ji Wuqing stood proudly, speaking with detachment.
Li Xiaobai was speechless, finding that this chicken too had an unreliable air about it—could it be that after consuming the Good-Evil Pills, all of them became unreliable?
"Woof, you blathering chicken, spouting complete nonsense. As someone versed in history and legend, I, Lord Ergouzi, can assert you are but a weakling, stop spouting such nonsense here!"
"Mounts should have the self-awareness of mounts, hurry up and get bigger, let Lord Ergouzi ride you!"
"Cluck cluck, you lousy dog, you lack manners!"
Ji Wuqing's eyes blazed with fire as he pecked at Ergouzi.
"Woof, you dare peck at Lord Ergouzi!"
Ergouzi was instantly infuriated, pouncing to tussle with Ji Wuqing. For a moment, feathers and fur flew in the front passenger seat.
The two were evenly matched, a clear case of two scrappy fighters.
Li Xiaobai shook his head and casually turned on the car's music.
"Quick, use the nunchucks, hoo-ha-hai!"
"Quick, use the nunchucks, hoo-ha-hai..."
With the music playing, the entire car resounded with an adrenaline-pumping song.
Both chicken and dog fought even more fiercely, feathers and fur swirling through the air, their clamor unceasing.
Above them, the cultivators grew even more excited; they had never heard this music before. Its melody and lyrics were strange and unfathomable, yet somehow delightful, stirring up intense fervor.
Boss Ye was truly a divine figure!
"Woof, there are not many in this world who can fight to a draw with me. As a chicken, you're not half bad," Ergouzi panted.
"Cluck cluck, I have never seen such a skilled fighter in my life. You are worthy to be my adversary, Lord!"
Ji Wuqing lowered his head to straighten his ruffled feathers, his small chest heaving dramatically. The fight left him feeling a bit drained.
"Sit tight, no more fighting!"
Li Xiaobai focused on driving, looking at the scenery outside the window. This forest was the very one that Situ Yanyu had taken him through before. The truck had gone deep into the woods, and to turn back to the main road would be time-consuming. So he simply decided to drive straight through the forest.
The shortest distance between two points is a straight line, which could save some time as well.
"Roar!"
Ergouzi and Ji Wuqing quieted down as the roars of beasts nearby reached their ears.
"Boss Ye, you've taken the wrong path. This area is frequently roamed by Demonic Beasts. We should return to the main road as soon as possible!"
"Yes, Boss Ye, this way is really too dangerous."
"I've already seen several Demonic Beasts in the distance..."
"Not right, that fierce tiger in front is pouncing over!"
The cultivators appeared very panicked, continuously calling out to Li Xiaobai.
The back of the truck was open, and everyone was exposed. If the Demonic Beasts caught up, they would likely become their prey.
"Relax, it's just some Demonic Beasts, nothing to be afraid of."
Li Xiaobai said indifferently. He had naturally seen the tiger blocking the way, and he knew that the heavy-duty truck wasn't famous for nothing. For that creature, attempting to stop it was nothing but a death wish.
He turned the steering wheel, shifted gears, and floored the accelerator. The truck roared forward.
The blocking tiger showed no fear. The windshield was transparent, and it had already seen Li Xiaobai through the glass.
The tiger silently calculated the distance, then its hind legs forcefully sprang up, leaping into the air. It planned to break through the windshield to get to the driver's seat and devour Li Xiaobai.
Unfortunately, wishes are beautiful, reality is cruel. The windshield was a bullet-proof reinforced toughened glass. Not just a Demonic Beast, even Magic Treasures and Spiritual Artifacts would not be able to break through.
The tiger smashed onto the windshield with a plop, blood splattered and its body instantly went limp, rolling off to the side of the road.
[Attribute Points +100...]
Hiss!
So even hitting something with his mount counted towards his Attribute Points? Was there such a good thing?
Li Xiaobai's eyes gleamed. He steered the wheel with one hand and floored the accelerator. The truck sped wildly.
The truck took sharp rights and veered around obstacles, with the front getting banged up repeatedly. Dust billowed in the forest as the surrounding Demonic Beasts fled in terror, not daring to deal with such a massive opponent.
The people on the truck were scared out of their wits, with continuous bumps raising their hearts to their throats. They didn't know what was wrong with Li Xiaobai's driving. It was too aggressive.
However, fortunately the truck was sturdy, and after a round of collisions it was still speeding wildly without any issues.
[Attribute Points +100...]
[Attribute Points +50...]
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The System panel in front of him kept ticking, and Li Xiaobai was excited. He had found another way to level up. Damage to the mount also counted as his Attribute Points, which was much more comfortable than going into battle himself.
It seems that even becoming a road killer could be an option!
Taking the shortest route, the truck bulldozed straight through and quickly emerged from the forest, returning to the main road.
"Woof, that scared the hell out of me. Kid, how do you drive? Don't you watch the road?"
Ergouzi was startled and very annoyed.
Ji Wuqing was also frightened, with their heart jumping wildly as the tiger had scared them half to death with its direct attack.
"Didn't you see that I took the shortest route?"
Li Xiaobai said calmly. The numbers on the dashboard were slowly returning to zero; the Spirit Stones they had put in were running out. Indeed, this thing really burned through resources.
He slowly pulled the truck over to the side of the main road, taking out Spirit Stones to refuel.
Just then, several familiar shouts came: "I am a Disciple of Ancient Moon City's Xia Family. The Family Head has always been on good terms with your leader. Please give us some convenience."