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“Awesome!”

Li Xiaobai praised, it seemed that after putting on quite a show, he would still get some bonus benefits, which was pretty nice.

“Senior Brother Zhao is a True Disciple, of course he’s incredible, bumpkin, hurry up and keep up!”

Wanying urged.

The group continued to follow Zhao Hao deeper into the Formation.

“This third Formation is a high-level Illusion Array that can evoke the desires in one’s heart. It’s said that there are fragments of Flesh Mountain placed inside that can influence the minds of cultivators to a certain extent. If one’s inner strength is not sufficient, they might undergo a drastic change in personality and become nothing but a violent killing machine.”

Zhao Hao explained casually, with apparent ease.

“Senior Brother Zhao is truly amazing, you know so much!”

Wanying acted like a little fangirl, which gave Li Xiaobai the creeps. This woman clearly wanted to snag a rich husband, yet she pretended to be ignorant of everything, with quite the heavy scheming.

“Hehe, it’s nothing. Even if I weren’t leading the way, Hui’er would surely find his way out of the Formation, just not as effortlessly as now.”

Zhao Hao chuckled.

Tian Hui remained expressionless and said nothing.

The group still made their way through the twists and turns inside the Formation, but this time, they didn’t walk straight out. Zhao Hao stopped at a certain spot.

“Senior Brother Zhao, what’s the matter?”

Wanying asked.

“There’s a block of Flesh Mountain ahead obstructing the way. We need to move it aside to continue forward. It’s the only obstacle on our path, but I’m needed to lead the way through this Formation, so it’s really inconvenient for me to move it.”

Zhao Hao spoke slowly, his gaze inadvertently sweeping over Li Xiaobai, clearly intending for Li Xiaobai to step up and move the Flesh Mountain.

Wanying instantly got the hint, “Bumpkin, it’s your turn to take the stage, go and move that block of Flesh Mountain, so everyone can pass through smoothly!”

“Wanying, we invited him here to help, it’s not reasonable to ask him to do this. I’ll move the Flesh Mountain, you all go ahead and leave.”

Tian Hui’s tone was rather cold as she spoke, knowing full well that Zhao Hao was up to no good. He wouldn’t have kindly brought Li Xiaobai along without an ulterior motive. The Flesh Mountain could greatly affect one’s mind, and if he were to really move it, he’d likely fall deep into the Formation.

At best, he would end up grievously injured; at worst, his Primordial Spirit might be harmed. Either way, it was due to her that he had come along, and using someone like a disposable pawn was absolutely unacceptable.

“No, no, let me do it. This whole way, I’ve just been along for the ride without really contributing.”

Li Xiaobai scratched his head and smiled naively.

He was well aware of Zhao Hao’s intentions, which were clearly to use him as cannon fodder, but it didn’t matter. The Flesh Mountain could even add some Attribute Points for him, and besides, at this point, they had already left most of the other cultivators far behind, so he could start making his own moves.

“Hui’er, you see, Brother Da Bai has already agreed, let’s not argue about it. Let Brother Da Bai have a chance to shine too!”

Zhao Hao said with a smile, a glint of coldness flashing in his eyes. He hadn’t expected things to go so smoothly. This big and seemingly foolish cultivator appeared dumb but turned out to be an actual fool, agreeing to it without hesitation.

The Flesh Mountain within this Formation was not like those provided by the sect for disciples to cultivate with, something he himself was reluctant to touch lightly.

Hehe, it’s better this way. Cannon fodder should look the part of cannon fodder.

“Yeah, Sister Tian Hui, let him do it. He has been carried the whole way, it’s time he did some work!”

Wanying’s eyes held a mocking glint, as she had wanted to ditch Li Xiaobai early on, viewing him as nothing but a burden, without a trace of the dignity of a cultivator.

Tian Hui was at a loss for words, the man’s genuine simplicity exceeded her expectations. She wanted to stop him, but Li Xiaobai had already stepped forward, leading her to just nod in silence, holding back any further comment.

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Li Xiaobai lit a Huazi cigarette and silently walked in front of the Flesh Mountain. The bulk of the Flesh Mountain was not small, several people hugging it together probably couldn’t encompass it.

A disgusting and pungent fishy smell hit him, causing the Attribute Points on the System panel to fluctuate wildly.

[Attribute Point +2…]

[Attribute Point +3…]

[Attribute Point +3…]

This was an effect of the Flesh Mountain that influenced the mind. This was a continuous attack, and as long as he stood beside it, his Attribute Points would increase, though such a level of Flesh Mountain did not greatly amplify the Attribute Points.

Only the gigantic composite Flesh Mountains he had encountered in the Tianbei Secret Realm could bring a massive amount of Attribute Points, but their power was terrifying, and they couldn’t be affected if one’s cultivation wasn’t at the Mahayana Realm.

In his thoughts, Li Xiaobai reached out and pushed the Flesh Mountain, but it did not budge.

Apart from his extraordinary defensive power, he was comparable to an ordinary person in other aspects. To move the Flesh Mountain, he would need the aid of the shop’s power.

He flipped his wrist, took out a vacuum, which could absorb everything, equipped with its own storage space.

He inserted a Spirit Stone and started the vacuum, and in an instant, the enormous Flesh Mountain before him was sucked into the vacuum and disappeared before his eyes.

At the same time,

The people behind him saw that the path in front had cleared up considerably, knowing that Li Xiaobai had succeeded.

“It seems that bumpkin is somewhat useful after all. Let’s hurry up!”

Wanying said, pulling Tian Hui and walking forward.

“Wait, Brother Da Bai is still in the Formation. Without us leading the way, he’ll be trapped inside to death.”

Tian Hui spoke.

“Hui’er, Brother Da Bai has moved the Flesh Mountain. Perhaps he has already gone out ahead of us by now. There’s only one way out, so let’s wait for him outside,”

Zhao Hao said with a laugh, inwardly dismissive. Close contact with the Flesh Mountain would undoubtedly have corroded one’s sensibilities; this man was lucky to have made it this far. The fact that he could exert a bit of his final use was considered valuable.

“Yeah, Sister Tian Hui, look, there’s no sign of the bumpkin at all in front. He must have gone out first. Let’s go ahead.”

Wanying also persuaded her, pulling her out of the Illusion Array forcibly.

Tian Hui knew that the man’s chances were slim and silently chanted in her heart, ‘Li Dabai, after getting out, I will look for your family and take good care of them, to settle this causality.’

Stepping out of the third Formation, they were greeted by the bright daylight once again. Surveying their surroundings, they were stunned.

At this moment, the naive and simple, slightly silly fellow was smiling and waving at them.

“Thanks to you guys, I was able to pass through three challenges effortlessly. You guys are truly my lucky stars!”

Li Xiaobai laughed heartily.

“You… weren’t you moving the Flesh Mountain? How come you…”

Zhao Hao was shocked, almost incoherent. In his mind, the Flesh Mountain was not easy to deal with. Even if he had gone himself, he might have been affected, so how could this silly fellow have come out unscathed?

Tian Hui’s eyes were also filled with a continuous flash of amazement, as if she was truly seeing him for the first time, and in that instant, Li Xiaobai took on a mysterious veil in her eyes.

Upon thinking carefully, throughout their journey, it was always they themselves who showed their strengths, while Li Dabai had never revealed his cultivation level. Now it seemed that this man was anything but simple!