I Am Overlord c1-962

by Translator: Pokka; Author: 我本纯洁 (I Am Pure); Licensed From: Migu

  Xiang Shaoyun could sense that Old Urchin was a powerful person, and was thus forced to give a rough introduction of his background.

  Old Urchin laughed, "So you're from the Western Desert as well, also surnamed Xiang. Interesting, really interesting. Young lady, why don't we bring this kid back and fool those geezers first. That way, they won't force you that much anymore."

  "No. He's too weak. Anyone smart will be able to see through this," said the woman.

  "True, only a third-stage Dragon Ascension Realm cultivator. If he was a third-stage Soul Foundation Realm, it would be much better. Too bad, too bad," said Old Urchin after shooting Xiang Shaoyun a glance.

  Xiang Shaoyun was depressed, feeling like he was losing his freedom.

  "Alright. I will deal with that myself. Let him go," said the woman understandingly, seemingly having read Xiang Shaoyun's mind.

  Xiang Shaoyun quickly said, "Thank you, young lady."

  He then turned and left. But at that moment, a group of people suddenly appeared ahead of him, forcing him to stop. They were all mounted on powerful beasts and clad in shining armor. They were all heading in Xiang Shaoyun's direction. A torrential aura crashed forth from them while clouds of sand were left in their wake.

  Old Urchin suddenly shouted, "Ahh, why are these fellows here so fast? Looks like they have been waiting for your return, young lady."

  "Um. They are too kind," answered the woman indifferently.

  There were about 100 newcomers who were arriving quickly. When they saw the woman, they hopped off their mounts, knelt down on one knee, and greeted, "We welcome the young lady's return to the Holy Hall."

  The woman waved her hand. "Rise."

  At her command, they all stood up.

  Next, a tall and sturdy man stepped forth and said, "Young lady, Captain Ning Pengcheng of the squads greets you. Please get on the carriage and allow us to escort you back."

  As he said that, a luxurious carriage pulled by four sturdy desert horses appeared. There were even four maids standing in wait around the carriage, making the scene look even more impressive.

  Chapter 781: An Attendant Doesn't Need to Learn Donkey Driving, Right

  Xiang Shaoyun had a decent background. As someone born in a tier-7 sect, he once lived a glorious life.

  However, with one glance, he could see how extraordinary the horses were. They were at least Demon Emperors, and they could move at high speed. They also looked extremely majestic. Due to their extraordinary bloodline, their breed was the favorite mount of many royalties and nobilities.

  With the sheer number of people in this group and the luxurious carriage, it was obvious how high the woman's status was.

  Old Urchin mocked, "The carriage sure looks bright and neat, but it's far inferior to my donkey carriage."

  The old donkey joined in, "I can send these cute little horses flying with one kick. Young lady, you should just keep using my carriage."

  The mocking of the geezer and the donkey caused the captain's face to turn unsightly, but he did not dare to flare up. He knew about this pair. They had always been unbridled, and he was still not qualified to show off in front of them.

  "Let it be, Grandpa Urchin. You two are tired as well. I'll just use their carriage," the woman alleviated the guards' awkwardness.

  She then boarded the newly arrived carriage. Meanwhile, Xiang Shaoyun was trying to leave stealthily. However, a guard suddenly blocked his path.

  "Brother, I am merely passing by. This has nothing to do with me. Please move aside," said Xiang Shaoyun with a polite smile.

  "Captain, there is someone here. How do we deal with him?" asked the guard without even giving Xiang Shaoyun as much as a glance.

  Before Ning Pengcheng could say anything, the woman said, "Release him. He is merely passing by."

  "Let him go," said Ning Pengcheng with a wave of his hand.

  The guard stepped aside, allowing Xiang Shaoyun to leave.

  At this time, Old Urchin shouted, "Kid, remember that you owe my young lady for the favor she had shown you. Don't forget this!"

  When Xiang Shaoyun heard him, his face turned ghastly as he cursed inwardly, This old fellow is trying to frame me!

  That woman had already said that he was a passerby, but now, the old geezer was claiming that he owed the woman for her favor. Wasn't that the same as telling these guards he had a special relationship with the woman?

  Xiang Shaoyun could see that they were no pushovers, and he could also see how much they treasured the young woman. Perhaps the old geezer's words might implicate him.

  Since obtaining the Light of Wisdom, the depth of Xiang Shaoyun's thinking had increased greatly. He had not imagined that Old Urchin would actually set him up just as he was about to leave. He was forced to quicken his pace, afraid that the guards would turn on him.

  With Xiang Shaoyun's speed, when he tried to leave, he moved at the speed of a regular Sovereign. No Emperor could match his pace. And sure enough, after he left, several people chased after him. They were all Emperors, with one peak Emperor among them. To chase someone with Xiang Shaoyun's cultivation level, this was quite an overkill. However, it wasn't long before they completely lost sight of Xiang Shaoyun.

  "Head, he seems to have vanished," someone reported to the peak Emperor.

  "Continue looking for him. With his strength, he won't be able to flee quickly. He is most definitely hiding underneath the sand," said the peak Emperor.

  They started carpet-searching the area for Xiang Shaoyun. Alas, he was already far away from them. No matter how they searched, they would not be able to find him. These people are indeed harboring bad intentions, thought Xiang Shaoyun after he sensed them with his Nether Soul Domain.

  He did not dare to stay behind and continued leaving at top speed. He was afraid that Old Urchin would also come looking for him, or the group would send some other experts after him. At that time, fleeing would be much harder.

  After fleeing for a long distance and confirming that nobody was behind him, Xiang Shaoyun finally stopped.

  "This is still the Desert of Despair. Apart from bandits, why is there such a group of people? Is the Desert of Despair much more complicated than I'd thought?" Xiang Shaoyun muttered to himself.

  "Kid, you're a frog in a well," an ethereal voice suddenly drifted into Xiang Shaoyun's ears.

  He jumped from fright and scanned his surroundings to find no one. However, he knew who the newcomer was.

  "Senior Urchin, please don't scare a timid person like me," said Xiang Shaoyun with a sullen face.

  Right after saying that, a person mounted on a donkey appeared right in front of him. He even wondered if there was a problem with his vision. Just earlier, he was sure there was no one in front of him. Thus, his reaction was understandable when someone suddenly appeared. He also concluded that Old Urchin was probably far stronger than he had thought.

  "Senior Urchin, do you still need anything?" Xiang Shaoyun asked cautiously.

  "Nothing. I simply couldn't bear to part with you, kid," said Old Urchin as he studied Xiang Shaoyun mockingly.

  "Oh. How can this insignificant kid worry you, senior?" said Xiang Shaoyun, who was starting to have a bad feeling.

  He was sure nothing good would come out of this.

  "Ok. I won't bother beating around the bush. From now on, you're my attendant. Come with me," Old Urchin finally made his intention clear.

  "That's not proper, right?" Xiang Shaoyun replied, his face ghastly.

  "What? You're unwilling?" Old Urchin glared at him.

  "I'm a disciple of Dragon Phoenix Academy—" Xiang Shaoyun tried to explain, but Old Urchin waved his hand and interrupted him. Old Urchin said, "Don't bother using the Dragon Phoenix Academy's name. I'm not scared of them. Even if you're unwilling, you will be my attendant. Old donkey, move out."

  At that command, a crude carriage suddenly appeared behind the old donkey.

  Old Urchin dragged Xiang Shaoyun onto the carriage and push
ed him down before saying, "Here, take my bamboo pole. First, familiarize yourself with the Great Donkey Driving Technique."

  Xiang Shaoyun asked sullenly, "Senior Urchin, an attendant doesn't need to learn donkey driving, right?

  "How can that be? Do you want me to drive you around? I have been driving this old donkey my whole life. It's about time I start enjoying life," said Old Urchin as he went inside the carriage.

  The old donkey was enraged. "What is the meaning of this, Old Urchin? If you dislike me, just let me go! Do you think I like being with an old bastard like you?"

  "Wow, you're angry just because of that? Sure, go, go if you want," said Old Urchin indifferently as he lounged in the carriage.

  "Old Urchin, if you don't make yourself clear, I won't leave!" the old donkey was stubborn.

  "Kid, what are you waiting for? Whip his rear. He will definitely start moving," said Old Urchin as he gave Xiang Shaoyun a kick.

  "You dare?" shouted the old donkey.

  Xiang Shaoyun raised the bamboo pole sullenly, not knowing what to do. He did not dare to provoke either of these two geezers.

  Chapter 782: Holy Earth Hall

  Unable to persuade Old Urchin to change his command, Xiang Shaoyun was forced to softly swing the bamboo pole at the old donkey's rear. Tragedy befell him. Before his bamboo pole could land, the donkey kicked him away.

  The kick was extremely powerful. Even a third-stage Dragon Ascension Realm cultivator like Xiang Shaoyun was sent flying far away. He was in so much pain his tears nearly came out.

  Why am I so unlucky? Xiang Shaoyun howled inwardly.

  "If you're not dead, get your ass back here. I'll teach you the Great Donkey Driving Technique. With that, the old donkey won't kick you anymore," said Old Urchin as he waved his hand.

  An incorporeal power appeared and dragged Xiang Shaoyun back onto the carriage.

  "Come, learn the Great Donkey Driving Technique from me. Mhm ah ya, mhm ah ya, silly donkey, time to move..." Old Urchin started singing.

  When Xiang Shaoyun heard that, he nearly spat blood and fainted from anger. What bullshit Great Donkey Driving Technique was that? To his surprise, the stubborn old donkey actually started moving.

  Xiang Shaoyun felt extremely helpless. He wanted to escape, but he also knew he couldn't do anything before absolute strength. If he wanted to escape, he needed to wait for the opportunity. When the Old Urchin wasn't paying him any attention, he would be able to leave stealthily.

  He refused to believe Old Urchin could see through even his invisibility. Pulling the carriage, the old donkey moved forward. He looked like he was leisurely and moving slowly, but he was actually displaying the shrinking space ability.

  Xiang Shaoyun was completely dumbstruck. Inwardly, he muttered, This old donkey is probably an old demon that has lived an untold number of years.

  "Senior Urchin, where are you going?" probed Xiang Shaoyun.

  Old Urchin completely ignored the question, as if he had fallen asleep. Xiang Shaoyun called out to him a few times, but Old Urchin still remained silent. He had no choice but to shut his mouth.

  After an unknown amount of time, the old donkey stopped, "Old Urchin, we have arrived at the entrance of the Hall."

  Entrance? Where? Xiang Shaoyun wondered inwardly.

  They were still in the Desert of Despair, and before them was still the boundless desert. He did not see anything at all.

  "Um. We have returned yet again," said Old Urchin as he sat up and rubbed his eyes.

  He then left the carriage, and a circular token appeared in his hand. His energy converged on the token as it shone in a certain direction. Next, a miraculous scene appeared.

  The sand suddenly opened up into a crack. As the vast sand rippled aside, stairs connecting to the underground appeared before their vision. A massive stele stood erect, with the words "Holy Earth Hall" carved into it.

  Xiang Shaoyun watched on with disbelief. He had never imagined that there would actually be such a place in the Desert of Despair.

  "Stop staring. Go," said the old donkey as he kicked Xiang Shaoyun toward the stairs.

  Both the old donkey and Old Urchin entered the passage of stairs. The entrance closed behind them, and the desert returned to how it was, as if nothing had happened. Xiang Shaoyun followed Old Urchin and the donkey down the stairs, his mind in a daze. After reaching the bottom, he found that there were people standing guard.

  "Display the Holy Hall Token!" the guard said with an emotionless voice.

  Old Urchin did not waste any time and took out his token.

  The guard pointed at Xiang Shaoyun and asked, "Who is he to you?"

  "Attendant," answered Old Urchin impatiently.

  The guard took out a book and wrote something in it before saying, "Register yourself here."

  "Damn it! I, Old Urchin, am only bringing an attendant back. Do I have to go through so many procedures? Are you tired of living?" Old Urchin shouted, feeling humiliated.

  "This is the rule of the Holy Hall, we can't break it," said the guard coldly.

  "Damn the rules," grumbled Old Urchin furiously. He then looked at Xiang Shaoyun and said, "What are you standing there for? Register yourself."

  Helpless, Xiang Shaoyun picked the pen up and signed his name.

  "A drop of your blood is required as well," said the guard.

  "How about I don't go in," said Xiang Shaoyun gloomily.

  "No!" both Old Urchin and the guard answered at the same time.

  Xiang Shaoyun then gloomily dripped a drop of blood on the book.

  Old Urchin beckoned at him, "Come. The entrance is here."

  Xiang Shaoyun walked over unwillingly, and when he stood beside Old Urchin, an incorporeal power enveloped them and sent them away. When Xiang Shaoyun's vision cleared, he found that the scene before him had changed completely. A city was before him, with endless traffic, presenting the scene of a glorious and flourishing city.

  "Where are we?" Xiang Shaoyun asked blankly.

  He had thought that he would be brought to the territory of a mysterious organization. The place would have a strict classification of ranks and would be guarded by super experts. Ordinary people would not be able to enter.

  But he was seeing something entirely different. This was obviously a populous city. People of all strengths could be seen, and there were even commoners around. This did not look like the secret base of an organization.

  "Stop dreaming and get going. Look for a tavern. Time to get something to drink," said Old Urchin, pulling Xiang Shaoyun back to reality.

  Xiang Shaoyun got on the carriage and said, "Senior donkey, you know this place well. Why don't you lead the way?"

  He had no intention of singing the Great Donkey Driving Technique song. It would be too embarrassing if anyone overheard him. Alas, the old donkey completely ignored him.

  "Senior donkey, come on, move already. Senior Urchin is still waiting to get his drink," urged Xiang Shaoyun.

  The old donkey remained still, as if he had heard nothing.

  "Kid, I told you. Unless you use the Great Donkey Driving Technique, the old donkey won't budge," said Old Urchin.

  "This, I-I failed to remember the song. Why don't you teach me one more time?" said Xiang Shaoyun as he wiped his cold sweat.

  "Are you tired of living? Use the Great Donkey Driving Technique immediately!" berated the furious Old Urchin.

  Xiang Shaoyun shivered and quickly sang, "Mhm ah ya, mhm ah ya, silly donkey, time to move..."

  Chapter 783: Perhaps This Is Love

  The Holy Earth Hall preserved the original architecture style from beyond the borders. Each building was constructed from stones and mud, and they were mostly square-shaped. Wooden buildings were nowhere to be seen. The people here were also dressed in a unique fashion that greatly resembled the outfits of those from Desert Sea Town. More and more, this place resembled a lost desert civilization.

  During the ancient times, before the formation of the Desert o
f Despair, many cities existed in the region. As the desert's environment deteriorated, numerous cities were lost, and the inhabitants were forced to migrate. This caused the extinction of the civilizations in the area.

  Xiang Shaoyun had arrived at this Holy Earth Hall in a completely unexpected manner. He did not know if this place was still within the Desert of Despair, but he knew that it definitely had some relations with the desert's lost civilizations.

  With his head lowered, Xiang Shaoyun sang the Great Donkey Driving Technique song. He could feel the gazes of the pedestrians landing on him, and he blushed in shame. This was the first time he had ever felt so embarrassed.

  A day will come when I make this old bastard drive a donkey carriage for me instead, vowed Xiang Shaoyun inwardly. The old donkey strolled leisurely before finally stopping before a restaurant.

  Xiang Shaoyun raised his head and saw a canvas hanging on the wall with the words "Golden Sand Restaurant" written on it.

  Old Urchin hopped off the carriage in excitement and said, "It has been a long time since I last had any Golden Sand Liquor. I wonder if it still tastes the same."

  He dashed into the restaurant like a gust of wind. Behind him, Xiang Shaoyun slowly followed. But right after he stepped into the restaurant, some noise broke out inside. Then, numerous items flew toward him.

  He quickly grabbed them. At the same time, he heard a woman's voice shouting, "You old bastard, you dare come back? Get lost, or I'll slaughter you right now!"

  "Stinky woman, what did I do? I had only drunk a couple jars of your liquor. Do you need to be so aggressive?" Old Urchin's voice rang out.

  "I'm already patient enough to not greet you with a knife. Pay up the money you owe me for the liquor last time, or I won't let this end!" shouted the furious woman.

  Her voice was akin to the roar of a lion, and even Xiang Shaoyun felt like he was turning deaf from all her shouting. When he looked over, he saw a coarse woman pointing a chair at Old Urchin as if they were mortal enemies.

  On the other hand, Old Urchin looked rather sorry. His head was bruised, and a pile of broken bowls was in front of him. Evidently, Old Urchin had just gone through an intense attack.