SPMT : Chapter 99 – The Babies Remain Calm

Xiao Jingting prepared the supplies and placed the three babies in the car, ready to set off. Xiao Xiaojin lay on Xiao Xiaodong’s lap, holding a milk bottle. Xiao Xiaodong hugged Xiao Xiaojin with one hand and held the milk bottle with the other, drinking beast milk vigorously. 

Seeing Xiao Xiaodong hugging the milk bottle, his cheeks bulging, Xiao Jingting suddenly found it amusing. He thought to himself: “Finally, my son shows a bit of childishness. That’s more like it. Being serious all the time makes him look like a little old man, which in turn makes me seem immature.”

Seeing Xu Mu’an coming out, Xiao Jingting asked, “Are you ready? If you are, get in the car.” 

Xu Mu’an hesitated for a moment and said, “Or, I can drive.” 

Xiao Jingting raised an eyebrow. Judging from the fact that they had been watched for the past few days, their journey wouldn’t be smooth. Did Xu Mu’an suggest driving because he didn’t trust Xiao Jingting’s ability? 

Xiao Jingting felt embarrassed and said, “You just go in and take care of the children.” 

Xu Mu’an looked at Xiao Jingting suspiciously. Xiao Jingting, feeling a bit annoyed, said, “Why are you looking at me like that? My cultivation is higher than yours.” Okay, his talent in battle might be a bit lacking, but everyone needs an adaptation period, and he’s quite powerful now. 

Xu Mu’an nodded earnestly and said, “Yes, your strength is higher.” 

Xiao Jingting waved his hand and said, “You just go in and take care of the children; I can handle it.” Hearing this, Xu Mu’an nodded and got into the car.

Xiao Jingting drove the double-dragon horses out of Bifeng City. Inside the car, Xu Mu’an looked at the three little ones, feeling a bit worried. 

“Mom, Are you very worried?” Xiao Xiaodong asked. 

Xu Mu’an shook his head and said, “Not really.” Xu Mu’an thought that since only a few cultivators at the fourth level of Qi Condensation were sent to monitor them, the people behind them couldn’t have much higher cultivation.

Xiao Xiaodong looked at Xu Mu’an and asked, “Father, will Father get lost if he drives?” 

Xu Mu’an: “… That’s actually possible!”

…

“Brother Pei, are you sure Xiao Jingting still has fifteen spirit stones?” a man dressed in black with a scar on his face asked. 

Pei Song nodded and said, “Probably.” 

Mo Bei glanced coldly at Pei Song and said, “We agreed on fifteen spirit stones, and I want eight.” 

Pei Song nodded and said, “I know, I know.” 

“It’s been almost half a year since Xiao Jingting got those fifteen spirit stones. Are you sure he still has them?” Seeing Pei Song’s prompt agreement, Mo Bei asked suspiciously. 

Pei Song frowned and said, “Even if he doesn’t have spirit stones on him, he made a lot of money selling elixirs recently.” 

Mo Bei thought for a moment and found it reasonable. He said, “Okay.”

“Later, I’ll hold off Xiao Jingting, and you deal with Xu Mu’an. Xu Mu’an is at the sixth level of Qi Condensation and is said to have some skills, so he might be a bit tricky. You can target the few kids around him; Xu Mu’an will surely be distracted.” Pei Song suggested. 

Mo Bei smiled coldly and said, “Don’t worry, just a sixth-level Qi Condensation cultivator. Several seventh-level cultivators have died at my hands. Are you afraid I can’t handle a sixth-level cultivator and his kids?” Pei Song glanced at Mo Bei and wanted to advise him to be cautious. 

However, seeing Mo Bei’s expression, he was afraid Mo Bei would think he underestimated him, so he swallowed the words he wanted to say.

“Why haven’t they arrived yet? Could it be that they didn’t take this road?” Mo Bei asked. 

Pei Song shook his head and said, “I don’t know! There should only be this road.” 

Little did the two know, Xiao Jingting took a detour, so they arrived much later than expected. Xiao Jingting entered the mountains, feeling the aura of cultivators, and slowed down. 

Probably realizing they had been discovered, Pei Song no longer hoped that Xiao Jingting would fall into the trap they had set up in advance.

Dozens of wind blades flew towards Xiao Jingting. He waved his hand, summoned five spirit swords, and attacked where the wind blades were coming from. 

These five spirit swords were a set Xiao Jingting had purchased at a high price. They required a high level of soul power from the user. Xiao Jingting’s soul power was robust, making him adept at using this artifact. 

Pei Song threw out several talismans at Xiao Jingting, who recalled the spirit swords for defense, easily blocking Pei Song’s attacks.

Pei Song originally thought Xiao Jingting’s strength came from elixirs and his combat abilities would be lacking. But after exchanging blows, he realized it wasn’t the case. Xiao Jingting had decided to show off in front of Xu Mu’an, so he attacked fiercely. With robust soul power and one level higher cultivation than Pei Song, Xiao Jingting easily suppressed him. 

Forced to retreat step by step, Pei Song shouted, “Brother Mo, come help me.” After a few moves, Pei Song realized Xiao Jingting wasn’t at the seventh level of Qi Condensation as he thought but at the eighth level. He was shocked.

The black-faced strong man ignored Pei Song and launched an attack on the people in the carriage.

Mo Bei originally disdained to do anything to the child, but his eyesight was no worse than that of Pei Song. As soon as he saw that Pei Song was at a disadvantage, he knew that Xiao Jingting was not simple, and immediately wanted to capture the children and threaten Xiao Jingting.

A fiery red whip rolled out, and Xu Muan waved the whip, blocking Mo Bei’s attack.

When Mo Bei saw Xu Muan, he immediately became furious, “Pei Song, you bastard.”

Mo Bei was filled with anger. When Pei Song came to see him, he said that Xiao Jingting was at the seventh level of Qi training and Xu Muan was at the sixth level. Both of them had relied on elixirs to improve their cultivation, and they also brought three little ones with them. Oil bottle, if the two of them take action, they will definitely be able to capture it. However, in fact, Xiao Jingting is at the eighth level of Qi training and Xu Muan is at the seventh level.

Mo Bei was annoyed that Pei Song was confused and wanted to rob someone, but he didn’t even know the other person’s basic situation.

Xiao Jingting’s eyes narrowed when he saw Mo Bei attacking the carriage, and his attack became even more fierce.

Xiao Jingting knew that his wife was a capable fighter, and would not necessarily suffer if he was beaten with a sword and a spear. However, the other party was obviously not a gentleman, and was always looking for opportunities to attack the carriage to distract Xu Muan.

“Brother Xiao, this is a misunderstanding, why don’t we just let it go.” Pei Song said as his spiritual power was nearly exhausted.

Xiao Jingting sneered. Giving up? The other party kept coming to his door.

Xiao Jingting was too lazy to pay attention to Pei Song’s words, and threw out five talismans and detonated them all.

“Brother Mo, save me.” Pei Song said in shock.

Mo Bei was entangled by Xu Mu’an and couldn’t move at all.

Xiao Jingting took advantage and used talismans to kill Pei Song. Seeing Pei Song’s death, Mo Bei immediately wanted to retreat, but Xiao Jingting stopped him. Xiao Jingting had recognized Pei Song’s identity and didn’t want to risk exposure and possible retaliation from Pei Song’s backers. This was naturally impossible to let Mo Bei leave.

…

Bifeng Academy.

“Tian Senior Brother, why did the prices of the elixirs in your shop go up again?”

Tian Fei sighed and said helplessly, “Xiao Jingting is gone, so there’s one less elixir for sale. Rarity increases value; naturally, prices go up.” 

The Strong Yang Pill in Tian Fei’s shop had excellent effects, and many cultivators couldn’t forget it after using it, causing the price of the elixir to rise continuously.

“Why did Xiao Jingting leave?” A male cultivator asked regretfully. Tian Fei folded his fan, tapped his forehead, and said, “Although the Strong Yang Pill is good, constantly refining it won’t lead to much progress. Xiao Brother has great ambitions and wouldn’t keep refining it forever.”

“Brother Tian has good vision and must have made a lot of money.” A slim man beside Tian Fei chuckled. The slim man, named Song Li, looked handsome and refined but was actually lecherous and a frequent customer at Tian Fei’s shop. Tian Fei chuckled modestly and said, “Just a small profit, not much.”

Song Li snorted and said, “Still saying it’s not much; look at how happy you are.” Tian Fei: “…”

“By the way, haven’t seen Pei Song around!” Song Li said strangely. 

Tian Fei shrugged and said, “If he’s not here, he’s not here. Maybe he’s gone out for training. Isn’t that common?” Tian Fei said seriously, but those who knew about Tian Fei’s relentless pursuit of Pei Song exchanged knowing glances.

Song Li shook his head and said, “It’s strange. Although it’s not unusual to go out for training, Pei Song going out at this time seems odd.” 

Tian Fei, curious, asked, “What’s odd about it?” 

“Pei Song has been pursuing Chen Xue for a while now. It seems Chen Xue has recently shown some interest, and Pei Song seems to have promised to give her something. But now he’s missing,” Song Li said. 

Tian Fei turned his eyes and said, “Isn’t that strange? If Chen Xue is interested, Pei Song might have lost interest.” 

Song Li was puzzled, “Is that so? But he hasn’t succeeded yet.”

Tian Fei shrugged and said with a faint smile, “If she’s showing interest, it’s almost done.” 

Song Li nodded and said, “Okay.”

…

Night fell, and Xiao Jingting and Xu Mu’an found a place to rest. 

“How are the babies?” Xiao Jingting asked.

 “They’re all asleep, sleeping soundly,” Xu Mu’an replied. 

Xiao Jingting shook his head and said, “They’re surprisingly calm!” After dealing with Pei Song and Mo Bei, Xiao Jingting glanced at the three sleeping kids in the carriage.

Xiao Fan and Xiao Jin were both holding milk bottles, drinking eagerly, as if determined to finish them. Xiao Dong slept in the middle, seeming to protect Xiao Jin.

“In a few days, we should reach Star City,” Xiao Jingting said. 

Xu Mu’an nodded and said, “Yes!” 

“I wonder if we can find a place there,” Xiao Jingting said. 

“Regardless of whether we can find one, since we’ve come, we have to try,” Xu Mu’an said confidently. Along the way, Xiao Jingting sold quite a few elixirs after hearing about Star City. He also swept through several gambling stone shops and exchanged for about two thousand spirit jades.