Published at 11th of June 2026 6:12 am

Chapter 4430: Three of Us 3

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It’s not a direct confrontation between Xu Xiaoshou and Dao Qiongcang, two dirty people, causing mutual suspicion and jealousy; instead, a buffer variable is introduced, a person who believes in faith and righteousness, to avoid the possibility that Dao Qiongcang might harbor thoughts of "The cunning rabbit dies, the hunting dog is cooked; when birds are gone, bows are hidden" after warming up.

One plus one plus one, it’s greater than three!

The brilliance of this plan is exquisite, it’s brilliant beyond measure!

Bazhun’an’s gaze towards Xu Xiaoshou became remarkably intriguing; He always believed in the benefits of "calculation," and today Xu Xiaoshou made it happen, calculating against Dao Qiongcang!

If Dao Qiongcang isn’t foolish, he should be able to see that three people together have benefits not just a thousand times higher than he acting alone.

Because under such circumstances, it also equals Dao Qiongcang simultaneously possessing Xu Xiaoshou and Bazhun’an as his left and right arms.

Even in his dreams, he would laugh out loud; losing Rao Gou and gaining Xu Ba, how could it not be a blessing?

Bazhun’an would also laugh out loud, not only Xu Xiaoshou, but he also would have a Dao Qiongcang, sincerely at his service?

Xu Xiaoshou laughed even louder, Eight is the sword and Dao is the brain, a hands-off boss, won’t that be soon?

"Lord Shou!!!"

A passionate and ripping voice suddenly exploded from Xu Xiaoshou’s throat; if Dao Qiongcang had a human form, he should be jumping by now.

He couldn’t suppress the excitement upon hearing it, as if emotions were fabricated:

"Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant!"

"I can cultivate the Ancient Sword Technique, of course, I can!"

"To be honest, I have already cultivated the Ancient Sword Technique, previously abandoning it because I feared Bazhun’an would use Dao to suppress me, given he never trusted me."

"But this time, with Lord Shou’s assurance, how could I not cultivate the Ancient Sword Technique, not only will I cultivate it, but I also want to cultivate Sword Me, I ask you two gentlemen to teach me!"

Xu Xiaoshou’s lips twitched, Elder Dao the Flamboyant is rather abstract.

Yet he admired his own wild fantasies this day.

No need to worry if Dao Qiongcang is pretending.

If hypocrisy can last a lifetime, then he is truly a good man.

Moreover, Dao Qiongcang wants everything hidden within the three-person group, which is an attractive prospect, surely Elder Dao’s heart will move.

"But I do have a request."

Dao Qiongcang suddenly calmed down, "After all, Lord Shou mentioned this plan eventually wrongs me, and Xiao Qi happened to mention, we all are Zero Ancestral Gods, worried not about scarcity but about imbalance."

Oh ho!

Turns out Xiao Qi plays a role here, huh?

So, from beginning to end, Elder Dao the Flamboyant was planning to enter this game, left hand Hidden Bitter, right hand Qingju?

Xu Xiaoshou isn’t afraid of Dao Qiongcang making a big demand; what he’s afraid of is him holding back, secretly planning a big backstab, so he nodded immediately:

"Speak."

Dao Qiongcang had his thoughts ready, without a hint of sluggishness: "You two can’t limit my freedom."

Xu Xiaoshou thought of how Bazhun’an invited him to join Saint Servant in White Cave, offering absolute freedom.

If Bazhun’an can accommodate, why not him?

"Agreed."

"And because I am too weak, if I truly encounter any troubles in direct combat, when I ask for aid, please assist as much as possible." Dao Qiongcang sincerely added.

Xu Xiaoshou chuckled: "When have I not helped you?"

Dao Qiongcang didn’t answer but seemed to have an intangible gaze, looking at Bazhun’an.

Bazhun’an chuckled silently, pointed at Xu Xiaoshou, and said freely:

"What Lord Shou means is what Bazhun’an means."

"Compliment received, Passive Points, +1."

Upon hearing this, Xu Xiaoshou couldn’t help but grin.

Why are you, oh wow, how come after going through the realm you learned these flattering things?

Firmly pressing his lips.

This Eighth, no compliment is ever without ulterior motives!

"Is there anything else?"

"Nothing more." Dao Qiongcang couldn’t hide his joy, "Lord Shou, speaking from the heart, after paying the friendship fee, I’ve waited for your words for half a year."

"Compliment received, Passive Points, +1."

Dao Qiongcang’s compliments were ironically not joyous.

Xu Xiaoshou didn’t engage further, having finished the topic, he looked towards Bazhun’an.

Old Eight only came as a projection, about to leave soon, and before departing, he clearly had words to say to him, just as he himself had something important to discuss.

"Yes!"

Dao Qiongcang was startled, suddenly screamed again: "Sorry, there was one very important thing I forgot, if you two cannot agree, then it’s better to kill me."

Bazhun’an’s eyebrows furrowed.

Xu Xiaoshou also lost his polite tone: "Do you believe I might really kill you?"

"Apologies, but this matter I must say, even if it’s risking death, Lord Shou, give me a chance."

"Speak!"

Elder Dao the Flamboyant considered carefully, cautiously said: "Lord Shou, Lord Ba, is our complex relationship going to be kept secret or announced to the world?"

?

Bazhun’an’s face darkened, almost turned to leave.

At this moment, Xu Xiaoshou regretted proposing "strive to cultivate the Ancient Sword Technique", just as he was about to burst in anger.

"This is very important!" Dao Qiongcang took the lead.

Xu Xiaoshou took a deep breath, picked up on Elder Dao the Flamboyant’s subtext, squinting his eyes said: "For now, it’s concealed."

Bazhun’an’s expression shifted, indicating he understood something.

Elder Dao the Flamboyant chuckled and then seriously spoke again: "Then within our complex relationship, how long do Lord Shou and Lord Ba intend to maintain it?"

?

Bazhun’an felt a faint headache coming.

Xu Xiaoshou, however, began to seriously consider this question, even as Dao Qiongcang appeared casual, "At least, until after meeting Nu."

Nu...

Bazhun’an’s mind flashed through a journey through the realm, a name often praised by Ancestral Gods and Venerable Extremes from all directions.

Dao Qiongcang replied with an "Mm": "Then my final request is that among the three of us, none shall be missing; even adding one is unacceptable."

Xu Xiaoshou’s eyebrow shot up, without speaking.

Dao Qiongcang spoke again: "None shall be missing, understood? Adding one is unacceptable meaning..."

A pause, he spoke seriously:

"Ugly words first, I can’t accept Godhood, Cao Yihan, Yu Zhiwen, Yue Gongnu or anyone trying to intervene directly or indirectly in our relationship."

"Also, using direct methods or whispering tactics to let you be influenced by emotions or deprived of critical thinking to affect my judgment."

"This, the two of you can agree to?"

Dao Qiongcang possesses a trillion Heavenly Mechanism Brains, incapable of calculating emotional variables; he tried deriving outcomes based on emotions, only resulting in unsatisfactory developments.

He can accept rational thinking, but cannot predict when normal people like Xu Xiaoshou and Bazhun’an might falter, thus he’s preemptively preventing it.

Smart people don’t need

Xu Xiaoshou looked at Bazhun’an, Bazhun’an looked back, and their eyes met, understanding each other’s intent.

"Agreed."

"Great!!"

Dao Qiongcang was thoroughly relieved, his words becoming more affectionate: "Then from now on, we are inseparable friends, exchanging freely, aren’t we, my Xu and Little Eight~"

The words made Xu Xiaoshou feel his face burning.

He is in a friendship with Dao Qiongcang, never expected this person to act coquettishly at Bazhun’an as well, an eye-opener!

"Such a good ’trio’ relationship will resonate throughout the Heavenly Realm; I think it’s time we give ourselves a name, how do you two feel?" Elder Dao the Flamboyant even started considering naming.

He assumed Bazhun’an might not last and scatter prematurely.

Xu Xiaoshou underestimated people, Old Eight had long been baptized by Elder Dao the Flamboyant’s antics, unaffected, even echoing:

"Lord Shou, that’s exactly what I came to discuss with you."

Huh?

You’re also considering a nickname for our trio?

Very quickly, Xu Xiaoshou realized his thoughts deviated; Bazhun’an came earnestly for serious business:

"The mission of Saint Servant is complete, there’s no need for its existence anymore."

"Lord Shou, I’ve prepared a sword cognitive voice message, entrusted to you to deliver to all members, announcing the formal disbandment of Saint Servant from now on."

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