in2ebook Chapter 113 Showy Operation
Chapter 113 Showy Operation
Even if Chu Wenqing was unwilling, the Hidden Yin Serpent had already started counting impatiently.
"Ten, nine, eight, seven..."
As it counted, the Hidden Serpent already imagined the terrified expressions on everyone's faces when it came out. Its lips curled up, revealing a dense array of sharp teeth, and its expression was sinister and terrifying.
Especially that brat who dared to talk back to it! It'll torture him slowly later, tear open his chest, and make him watch himself being eaten piece by piece while he's still alive! Hahahaha!
Just then, Chu Wenqing's tense voice suddenly rang out from outside the forest, "Wait, wait! There's something wrong with how you're counting!"
The Hidden Serpent was taken aback. "What's wrong?"
"Hey, you don't even know this?"
Amidst the horrified gazes of the others, Chu Wenqing sighed, stood up abruptly, and while calmly drawing his sword, transmitted his voice to those around him.
"I'll try to stall that monster for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, and then you can take the opportunity to slowly retreat from here. I'll handle this monster."
Everyone's eyes widened immediately, and their gazes toward Chu Wenqing held a mixture of joy, disbelief, and admiration.
This young man actually sacrificed himself to face that terrifying monster alone in order to save them! What a compassionate heart he possesses! This young man is a rare and truly virtuous person!
Actually, they're overthinking it.
Chu Wenqing's main reason for letting them leave was so he could throw talismans undisturbed and physically suppress the demonic beasts. Of course, he also wanted to save their lives; after all, he wasn't some villain who would abandon someone to die.
The next moment, Chu Wenqing continued, "Your method of counting is so outdated! People don't count like this anymore when they play hide-and-seek outside! It's all changed!"
The crowd, who had just been immersed in emotion, were stunned.
Although they stopped playing hide-and-seek when they grew up, didn't they still count from ten to one when playing hide-and-seek? What's changed?
The Hidden Serpent frowned slightly.
Ever since the Cloud Realm closed automatically, these demonic beasts have been trapped inside, completely isolated from the world. Over a thousand years have passed; the counting method for hide-and-seek has changed, which doesn't seem surprising...
In order for the game to continue, it had no choice but to ask, "So how do we count now?"
"Hey, I'll teach you, it's very simple. Listen carefully."
随后，楚文青深吸了一口气，张口就快速的数起数来，“10、9.9、9.8、9.7、9.6、9.5、9.4、9.3、9.2、9.1、9、8.9、8.8、8.7……”
The speed and fluency showed that he had read those numbers countless times!
Everyone was confused.
What kind of new numbers are these? Why have they never heard of them before?! There are even dots between the numbers!
Not only these people, but the Hidden Yin Serpent was also bewildered.
Of course, its confusion stemmed from something different than the others. While the others were bewildered by this new way of counting, the Hidden Serpent simply couldn't understand it at all!
After all, it's a demon beast. Even if it has some intelligence, it's still not as intelligent as a human! It can understand simple things, but it can't figure out anything more complicated!
What the heck?! It only counts from ten to one! When did ten become nine instead of nine?! And what comes after nine point nine again...?
Chu Wenqing started counting rapidly, reaching five in one breath. Then he stopped, let out a sigh of relief, and raised his eyebrows smugly.
You little brat! So what if you can count from ten to one? Try counting with the decimal point in mind! Even if you don't confuse that monster, you'll keep it busy for quite a while!
As expected of him, his slick moves are top-notch!
Chu Wenqing then asked, "Did you understand? The way we count now is by adding a decimal point after the whole number. This is the latest and trendiest way of counting! Not only ordinary people, but even cultivators have been counting like this for a long time!"
Everyone: No! We didn't! Don't talk nonsense!
The Hidden Serpent fell silent.
Understand?
Haha, it would be a miracle if it understood anything! Understand my ass! It's totally confused!
What are these humans doing all day long? Why are they researching things that are so incomprehensible to beasts?!
Chu Wenqing, unaware of the Hidden Yin Serpent's frustration, urged, "Alright, I've taught you how to count. You can begin now."
"..."
"Huh? Why aren't you counting anymore?"
Hidden Serpent: "..." Could it say it didn't even know how to count?!
Chu Wenqing seemed to finally realize what was happening, covering her mouth and exclaiming in an exaggerated tone, "No way, no way? You can't even count such a simple number? Oh my god!"
The tone was incredibly obsequious.
I'm so angry! I want to kill someone!
The Hidden Serpent would never admit it couldn't do it, so it gritted its teeth and retorted, "Who said I can't? I've known it for a long time! It's just that... my throat hurts! That's why I couldn't count for a moment!"
"Oh~ I see."
Chu Wenqing seemed convinced and nodded. "Is your throat feeling better now? Can you count now?"
The Hidden Serpent fell silent again.
It wanted to count, but it couldn't!
For the first time, the Hidden Serpent regretted playing hide-and-seek! Regret! I should have just chased after them instead of counting!
Chu Wenqing knew that he couldn't push such a vicious beast too far, so he relented and suggested, "Since your throat is sore, why don't I count for you?"
Upon hearing of this wonderful opportunity, the Hidden Serpent readily agreed, "Alright! Come on!"
"Then you have to follow the rules. You have to close your eyes and wait until I finish counting, and you can't move around."
"Of course!" These people can't escape anyway!
"Okay, then find a tree to lie down under, close your eyes, and I'll start counting." With that, Chu Wenqing took the opportunity to wave to the others, signaling that they could quietly retreat.
“10、9.9、9.8、9.7、9.5……”
The crowd looked at Chu Wenqing with tears of gratitude, bowed to him in thanks, and then quietly moved their bodies to retreat.
It wasn't that they didn't want to help, but even if they all went together, it would be like throwing an egg against a rock! They couldn't defeat the monster! This young man had made such a sacrifice to save them; they absolutely couldn't blindly rush in and hold him back, thus betraying his kindness!
If they can leave safely, they will definitely tell the whole world about the boy's heroic deeds.
Thinking of this, someone remembered to ask Chu Wenqing's name and quietly asked, "May I ask your honorable name, fellow Daoist?"
Without much thought, the boy slowly counted while using his sword energy to slash across the ground, revealing the words "Lingxiao Sect Chu Wenqing" in large characters.
Everyone was shocked.
Lingxiao Sect's Chu Wenqing!
Is the Lingxiao Sect the one that's dirt poor and full of strange people?! And Chu Wenqing, is he the guy who secretly roasted chicken in the back mountain of the Tianyi Sect and almost burned down the whole mountain? Or is he the guy who likes to strip other people naked when he's drunk?
Everyone looked Chu Wenqing up and down. Although the boy's face and body were covered in green juice, his eyes were clear and his temperament was clean. He was completely unrelated to the Chu Wenqing in the rumors!
This boy in front of me is clearly so kind (even though he has a mouth), so how could he possibly do the kind of sick behavior that's rumored?! Someone must be jealous of him and deliberately trying to smear him! Yes, that must be it!
Everyone clenched their fists and made a silent vow in their hearts.
They couldn't let a good person be misunderstood like this! If they could leave the secret realm, they would definitely tell the world about the good deeds the boy had done and clear his name!
And so, without Chu Wenqing's knowledge, his reputation finally began to improve slightly. And after that, he would have some blind fans willing to dedicate their lives to clearing his "stigma"!