62: Chapter 62 Saving His Wife?

Xiang Tian pondered for a moment.

He looked up at Li Guang and said, "Hmm... I agree."

"Great!" A joyful smile appeared on Li Guang's face.

He hurriedly introduced himself, "My name is Ouyang Tianyang, and I am the captain of the Sunshine Squad."

Li Guang took the opportunity to introduce the team members one by one: "This is the vice-captain, Ouyang Guangyuan, and these are..."

Many people in the squad looked at Xiang Tian with disdainful eyes.

A few others were more active, proactively winking at Xiang Tian.

Xiang Tian didn't care about this at all.

His purpose for joining the squad was simple.

As long as he could get enough Spirit Beast inner cores, it would be fine.

Over the next five days.

Xiang Tian followed the Sunshine Squad to hunt Spirit Beasts in the third-tier Spirit Beast area.

Bai Yu was undoubtedly the biggest beneficiary.

Relying on a steady stream of third and fourth-tier Spirit Beast inner cores.

Her cultivation was forcibly raised by two levels, and her aura became increasingly powerful.

That evening, the two of them sat under the shade of a tree to rest.

Bai Yu leaned against Xiang Tian's shoulder.

She wrinkled her small brow and complained, "Master, the relationships within the Human Race are way too complicated!"

"Oh? What have you noticed now?" Xiang Tian asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Some people are clearly full of hostility toward you, Master, yet they still force a smile to please you;"

"And that vice-captain Ouyang Guangyuan, every time he looks at me, his eyes are weird, as if I stole something from him." Bai Yu pouted, looking puzzled.

Xiang Tian gave a light laugh: "This is normal. When interests are involved, the human heart is just like this."

He paused, his eyes becoming deep, "And I always feel that their team hunting for Spirit Beasts might not be as simple as just hunting Spirit Beasts."

Just then.

Ouyang Tianyang walked over quickly.

His tone was urgent: "Xiang Tian, we need to set off to assemble at the center of the forest."

"What are we going to the center of the forest for?" Xiang Tian stood up and asked.

"The ranking for the Secret Realm Core Disciples doesn't just depend on Spirit Beasts; there's also a squad competition," Ouyang Tianyang explained.

"All the various squads will gather at the central square. The top-ranking squads can receive extra rewards of Family resources."

He looked at Xiang Tian with a sincere expression, "I'm here to ask for your opinion. After all, your cultivation is only in the Supernatural Realm. The competition is dangerous, and in case Bai Yu doesn't have time to protect you..."

"Of course I'm going," Xiang Tian interrupted him.

"How could I miss such a good opportunity?"

His cultivation hadn't progressed at all these past few days precisely because he hadn't encountered anyone he could 'slap in the face.'

The squad competition was exactly the right time to show off his skills,

which could both intimidate those who looked down on him,

and perhaps even trigger System tasks. It was killing two birds with one stone.

"And Bai Yu's strength isn't bad within your squad, is it?" Xiang Tian added.

"That's true." Ouyang Tianyang nodded.

Bai Yu's current strength...

...could indeed be ranked in the top three of the squad. "Since your mind is made up, then we'll set off now."

The group of people didn't linger and headed straight for the center of the forest.

After walking for about two hours, the sound of an argument suddenly came from ahead.

A group of about twenty people was surrounding two women.

The leader was none other than that burly man, Ouyang Batian, who wanted to take Ouyang Huamei as a concubine.

"Ouyang Ling, I can let you go, but Ouyang Huamei must come with me today!" Ouyang Batian's tone was overbearing.

His eyes stared greedily at Ouyang Huamei.

"Ouyang Batian, I am definitely protecting Sister Huamei today!" Ouyang Ling held a long sword.

She stood in front of Ouyang Huamei with a determined expression.

"Hmph! I'm giving you face, aren't I?" Ouyang Batian's face darkened.

"I'm showing you leniency for the sake of the Seventh Elder, so don't refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit!"

"You dare try to touch her?" Ouyang Ling's eyes turned cold.

"Sister Huamei is Xiang Tian's woman. If you dare to insult her, you will have to bear Xiang Tian's wrath!"

As soon as these words came out, the people of the Sunshine Squad all looked at Xiang Tian together, their expressions varied.

There was curiosity, banter, and a bit of a sense of watching a show.

"What are you looking at me for?" Xiang Tian looked innocent.

"Xiang Tian, this is your woman. We'll back you up, go and rescue her!" Ouyang Tianyang patted his shoulder.

"You are the Fifth Master's nephew; Ouyang Batian won't dare do anything to you!"

Xiang Tian was helpless; it seemed he couldn't avoid this muddy water.

Besides, although Ouyang Ling and Ouyang Huamei were trouble,

he couldn't just stand by and watch them be bullied by Ouyang Batian.

"Ahem!" He cleared his throat.

He slowly walked toward the crowd. "Ouyang Batian, what kind of skill is it to bully two weak women?"

Squeezing into the crowd, the moment Ouyang Huamei saw Xiang Tian,

her eyes immediately lit up, and she was uncontrollably excited: "Xiang Tian, are you here to save me?"

Xiang Tian did not respond.

He was truly afraid that if this woman got too excited,

she would want to engage in Dual Cultivation with him right then and there.

"Xiang Tian, I advise you not to mind other people's business!" Ouyang Batian's face was gloomy.

His gaze toward Xiang Tian was full of hostility. "This is a private matter between me and Ouyang Huamei. It has nothing to do with you!"

He naturally knew Xiang Tian's identity.

But it hadn't reached the point of being wary.

Even with the Fifth Master's backing,

he was still just an outsider with a different surname.

"My person, I will naturally take care of," Xiang Tian said in a flat tone.

He turned to look at Bai Yu, "Bai Yu, someone wants to bully your master's... friend. What do you say we should do?"

"Beat them down, of course!" Bai Yu's eyes turned sharp, and her figure flashed into the crowd.

Before Ouyang Batian could react, a palm struck his chest.

*Bang!*

Ouyang Batian's massive body flew backward.

He crashed onto the ground and spat out a mouthful of blood.

The surrounding people were all stunned: "Holy crap! Ouyang Batian is actually this weak?"

"It's not that he's weak, it's that this Fox Demon is too strong!" Someone pointed at the obvious fox ears on top of Bai Yu's head,

their tone shocked.

Xiang Tian stepped forward.

Looking at Ouyang Batian, who was struggling to crawl up,

he said indifferently: "Seeing as you are also a Disciple of the Ouyang Family, I'll spare you once today. If you dare to pester Miss Huamei again, you won't be so lucky next time."

As soon as he finished speaking, he felt two soft masses pressed against his back.

Ouyang Huamei hugged him tightly from behind: "Xiang Tian, this must be destiny! You've saved me once again!"

"Miss Huamei, let go first." Xiang Tian's whole body stiffened.

"I won't let go!" Ouyang Huamei pressed her cheek against his back.

"I've never felt this kind of security before. Xiang Tian, I'd rather be your maidservant than Ouyang Batian's concubine!"

Ouyang Ling watched this scene from the side, her expression complex.

Eventually, she spoke up: "It's good for Sister Huamei to follow you; she won't have to suffer this kind of bullying anymore."

Although Xiang Tian had done something excessive to her before,

compared to Ouyang Batian, he was indeed more than a little bit better.

"Congratulations, Master, on gaining another female confidante!" Bai Yu leaned in next to Xiang Tian, teasing with a raised eyebrow.

"Who told you she's my confidante?" Xiang Tian feigned seriousness.

"Miss Huamei, please be rational." He forcibly pried Ouyang Huamei's hands away.

He turned to leave, but the ambiguous looks from the people around him made him feel uncomfortable all over.

"Ahem!" Ouyang Tianyang stepped forward at the right time to smooth things over.

"It's getting late today. We'll rest here and continue our journey to the central square tomorrow."

Everyone quickly agreed and began setting up tents and lighting campfires.

Xiang Tian was pulled by Ouyang Huamei and Bai Yu to sit by the campfire, one on each side.

The two women gripped his arms tightly, their heads resting on his shoulders in an intimate posture.

This scene was watched with great interest by the surrounding squad members.

Many were still low-voicedly teasing him.

And not far away, Ouyang Ling,

though sitting in a separate corner,

would occasionally steal glances at Xiang Tian.

The night passed without further incident.

The next morning.

Xiang Tian and his group set out again on the path toward the center of the Secret Realm.

Along the way,

Ouyang Huamei had completely let go of her inhibitions.

She stuck by Xiang Tian's side all day long.

One moment she was handing him water, the next she was wiping his sweat.

The people of the Sunshine Squad also grew accustomed to it,

naturally regarding her as Xiang Tian's woman.

Xiang Tian refused multiple times,

only to be met with Ouyang Huamei's tearful eyes: "If you don't want me, I'll just stay in the Secret Realm alone and grow old in solitude."

These words made him completely lose his temper.

He even wondered if Ouyang Huamei knew he had a System,

which was why she was so persistent? After all, by following someone with a System,

there would surely be no shortage of cultivation resources in the future.

With no more words along the way, the group soon arrived at the square in the center of the Secret Realm.

By this time, the square was already crowded with people.

Various hunting squads were gathering here.

A rough look showed there were at least a hundred squads, with no fewer than several thousand people.

The various squads were wary of each other, their eyes full of competitive intent.

"It looks like everyone has arrived." Ouyang Tianyang scanned the square.

"Tianyang, you kid finally showed up!" A young man dressed in green robes walked over quickly.

He cupped his fists toward Ouyang Tianyang.

"Brother Yunshan, didn't we just make it here in the nick of time?" Ouyang Tianyang replied with a smile.

"The formal competition isn't until tomorrow, what's the rush?"

Ouyang Yunshan patted his shoulder.

His gaze inadvertently swept over Xiang Tian and the Bai Yu and Ouyang Huamei beside him.

Then he lowered his voice and said, "Hurry up and get your team settled. We captains need to go discuss the competition rules. It's a major matter, so you can't be absent."

"Alright, I'll arrange it now." Li Guang nodded.

He turned to vice-captain Guangyuan and said, "Guangyuan, I'm leaving the team to you. Settle them well and don't cause trouble."