The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

Chapter 1287 - 1286: On the Self-Cultivation of an Actor

Tang Rao has decent stamina; going back and forth a few times to Lion Mountain is no problem for him at all."Taking a break already? You know someone ahead is competing with us for the Seven-colored Dragon. No way, we need to keep moving forward."

Tang Rao's suggestion was rejected. The only thing on Hei Mao's mind right now is to climb the mountain and find the Seven-colored Dragon.

"Keep moving forward?"

But going up now, knowing the lion is with the Seven-colored Dragon, isn't that courting death?

"Keep moving forward."

These words came straight from Hei Mao. Working with Hei Mao feels like collaborating with a brainless person. In the Shamate Trio, Hei Mao looks the smartest, but after spending time with him, Tang Rao finds out this man has too many slick thoughts, yet never seems to bring them out of the house.

What could Tang Rao do when faced with such a peculiar person? He was quite desperate.

"No, I can't. My stomach hurts. I can't take another step. If I climb the mountain hurting like this, I'll be risking my life. Why don't you go ahead, and I'll follow slowly?"

You go ahead and send yourself to your death; I'll catch up once I've taken it easy.

Tang Rao wanted to see how the folks ahead were doing and if they could become allies, using the opportunity to deal with Hei Mao.

If Hei Mao and Tang Rao stuck together, Tang Rao couldn't seize the chance to collaborate with the people behind.

"Look at you, alright then, I'll go first. Anyways, don't think you can leave the Demon Beast territory alone. Rest up and come find me soon."

Hei Mao believed Tang Rao's words. As soon as he was past the flatlands, Tang Rao settled at a spot, pulled out a heap of food, sipped a drink, hummed a tune, looking as if he was on a honeymoon up the mountain.

A team ahead of Tang Rao wasn't far, also taking a rest on the flatlands. They drank water, ate food, and some even meditated due to the mountain's rich Immortal Energy, taking the opportunity to improve themselves.

Such an inspirational team! Tang Rao felt like interrupting their cultivation.

"Brother Liu, do you really think that thing is here? Could it be a rumor, a legend left over from years ago?"

A few people gathered in a circle, making it less likely for Demon Beasts to attack during a rest.

One of them posed a question to another.

"No way, what the ancestors left behind must be correct. The Seven-colored Dragon should be at Lion Mountain this year. We've thought about it for so many years; we must capture the dragon."

Liu Yu's words gave a shot of confidence to all present.

No matter how Tang Rao listened, he felt the group ahead looked familiar. He dropped the bottle and moved closer. Wasn't the person talking Liu Yu?

"Liu Yu, how come you're here too?"

Running into an old acquaintance, Tang Rao abandoned the half-eaten chicken leg to greet him, not inappropriate at all.

"Boss, boss, have you done with the matters of Kao Shan Sect? What are you doing inside Lion Mountain?"

In front of outsiders, Liu Yu even respectfully called Tang Rao "boss." This shout of "boss" made Tang Rao feel quite honored.

"I initially wanted to collect some natural treasures down there, refine some Elixir Pills for your father and the others. But then someone looking for the Seven-colored Dragon insisted on kidnapping me, threatening to take me along to find the dragon, or else he'd kill me. So I had no option but to follow him up the mountain for a look, better than getting killed directly, right?"

Tang Rao's expression seemed quite genuine, not at all like someone scheming.

"Boss, did you say you got kidnapped up here?"

These words were hard for Liu Yu to believe.

"Yeah, I got kidnapped up here. There was nothing I could do about it. He went ahead, and I'll have to continue up soon to fulfill the folly."

Liu Yu, amused by Tang Rao, burst into laughter.

Someone dared to bring Tang Rao here? Others might not know Tang Rao's prowess, but Liu Yu knew it; he'd seen Tang Rao dealing with people spectacularly, and felt Tang Rao's slyness himself, just like his own brother being toyed around by Tang Rao.

"Boss, are you really going up? Why not join us? We're also searching for the Seven-colored Dragon. I spotted that guy up there earlier, and though he's in disguise, he can't hide that sleazy aura."

Liu Yu had recognized Hei Mao earlier but didn't want to invite Hei Mao for a chat about life.

"Of course I'm going up. That guy's insincere; killing him is easy, but if I really end Hei Mao's life, wouldn't Tang Rao lose the thrill afterward?"

Tang Rao enjoys the thrill and adventure. Being a boss is habitual for him, so could no one satisfy his desire to play a sidekick?

"True, that guy's entertaining. Boss, if you want to play, why not invite our brothers along? We could all play together. What do you think?"

Liu Yu's group was also stronger than Tang Rao, yet they were humble. Whether it was due to Liu Yu's respect for Tang Rao or another reason, they had a good attitude towards him.

"I think it's a great idea. Let's play a kidnapping game."

Tang Rao shared his plan quietly with Liu Yu, who did little else but stifle his laughter.

"It's not great; we already foresee the results. What else is there to say?"

The men with Liu Yu were also doubtful about Tang Rao's plan, shaking their heads, thinking there was no challenge for them.

At this point, Tang Rao refused to admit defeat. He pitched his idea as if in a roadshow, brainwashing Liu Yu and the others: "Don't you find it thrilling to put a bird in a cage, slowly torturing it till it can't fly? Think about how exciting it is to watch someone die in despair?"

Liu Yu shook his head first, then nodded. Whatever the boss said, how could the little brothers question? Shouldn't they support him fully?

"Should we go up now, or wait until he's climbed a bit before heading up?"

Liu Yu asked, and the men around him burst into laughter.

"Brother Liu, how come you can't see clearly at this critical moment?"

Liu Yu indeed failed to see the reason.

He merely asked whether to go up now or later. Was there anything wrong?

"Forget it, even if explained, he wouldn't understand. Come on, let's go."

Tang Rao handed each a bottle of wine, and the six of them merrily traveled while drinking, enjoying life fully.

"We're almost there now. Quickly tie me up, and say you're exchanging me for all his stuff."

The talent for acting was innate since childhood, though not all stages moved Tang Rao.

At this moment, he hoped to be the protagonist.

Performing a kidnapping scene in front of outsiders was a first for Tang Rao.

"Yep, tie it like this."