Heavenly Spring Realm
The once-peaceful space suddenly began to shatter like a mirror, countless fine cracks spreading swiftly across it like a spiderweb.
Everyone froze on the spot and looked up at the sky.
Nine enormous dragons came tearing through the air, each radiating a pressure that struck terror into the heart. They drew a palace, moving slowly across the sky.
Only when the cloud carriage gradually receded and vanished from sight
did someone speak, as if waking from a dream. "That came from the Upper Realm, didn't it?"
"Judging by the direction... it seems to be heading for the Lu Clan."
"An important figure from the Upper Realm has descended!"
"It looks like the Lu Clan is about to soar into the heavens."
Afterward, everyone hurried back to their respective clans to report the matter.
In just half a day, news that an important figure from the Upper Realm had descended swept across the entire Heavenly Spring Realm like a gale.
Upon hearing the news, the various clans set out for the Lu Clan.
They knew that even the slightest connection to the honored figure from the Upper Realm would bring endless benefits.
Lu Clan
The members of the Lu Clan waited outside with utmost respect, the atmosphere solemn.
Before long, the cloud carriage came to a steady stop in midair, and a figure slowly emerged from the palace.
Everyone hurriedly bowed. "Young master!"
Nan Xunran descended slowly from the sky, Jiang Ruxi close behind him.
His expression was indifferent. After giving a slight nod, he walked inside and sat down at his leisure.
He then leaned lazily against the back of the chair, propping his head on one hand and turning his face slightly to the side. His whole bearing radiated an aloofness that placed him above everyone else.
He slowly surveyed the crowd, his gaze calm yet seemingly able to see through everything.
For a time, silence reigned all around; no one dared make a sound.
Lu Mingzhou quietly nudged a woman in the crowd and said softly, "Jing'er, go pour the young master a cup of tea."
Lu Mingzhou was filled with astonishment. What powerful cultivation! Even without deliberately releasing his pressure, the trace of his presence that escaped inadvertently was enough to make Lu Mingzhou's hands and feet go cold.
Lu Jingyi's heart was filled with bitterness. She recalled her father's earlier words: "For the sake of the Lu Clan, you must spend more time with the young master."
"In front of that young master, it seems we truly have nothing else to offer except beauty."
She had never imagined she would sink to the point of having to use her beauty to seduce someone.
Utterly unwilling, Lu Jingyi stepped forward.
Nan Xunran glanced at her indifferently, then looked at Jiang Ruxi beside him.
Jiang Ruxi understood and immediately stepped forward to block Lu Jingyi. "Master doesn't need it."
She then added coldly, "It's written all over your face."
Lu Jingyi was taken aback, then turned to look at Nan Xunran.
Nan Xunran sat there quietly, his gaze never once falling on her.
Lu Jingyi thought to herself that this young master truly seemed very different from other people.
Whenever she went out before, she could always clearly feel those men's gazes clinging to her.
Now, her gaze fell on Nan Xunran's face, and she couldn't help thinking that if it were him, it might not be so bad.
Lu Jingyi bowed gracefully and said softly, "I'm sorry, young master. Jingyi was discourteous."
Nan Xunran's gaze drifted to her—or, more precisely, to the space above her head.
[Daughter of Heaven's Mandate: Lu Jingyi]
[Heaven's Mandate Points: 1673]
At that moment, the system's voice sounded in his sea of consciousness. "Host, you may choose to erase or bind her."
Nan Xunran thought, Bind her?
"That's right. After binding her, increases in her cultivation, the fortuitous encounters she obtains, and increases in her luck will all increase your Kill Points."
Nan Xunran raised an eyebrow and asked, "How do I bind her?"
"Once her favorability reaches 100, you can bind her."
[Daughter of Heaven's Mandate Lu Jingyi's current favorability: 15]
Hearing this, Nan Xunran said indifferently, "Let her come over."
Jiang Ruxi was briefly taken aback, but quickly recovered and stepped aside.
Lu Jingyi came forward with light, graceful steps. She bent slightly and slowly poured Nan Xunran a cup of tea.
Nan Xunran reached out with his slender fingers, took the cup, and sipped it gently.
The members of the Lu Clan had been watching everything nervously. Seeing this, they all breathed a quiet sigh of relief.
Just then, a guard rushed in and reported urgently, "Clan head! Many people from other clans have come to the gate. They say they wish to see the young master."
Hearing this, Lu Mingzhou immediately turned to Nan Xunran.
Nan Xunran's expression remained calm. "I won't see them."
Lu Mingzhou hurriedly replied, "Did you hear that? Go give them the answer!"
The guard quickly nodded his assent, then hurried away.
Nan Xunran slowly rose to his feet, his robes swaying gently with the movement. "Where is the room?" he asked calmly.
Lu Jingyi hurriedly replied, "I'll take you there."
Nan Xunran nodded slightly and strode straight out, Jiang Ruxi close behind him. Seeing this, Lu Jingyi hurried to follow.
Before long, Lu Jingyi pointed to a room and said, "Young master, here."
Nan Xunran walked into the room, then casually took a bottle of pills from his robes and handed it to Lu Jingyi, saying only two words: "Thank you."
A look of astonishment appeared on Lu Jingyi's face. "Breakthrough Pills?!" she cried.
In the Heavenly Spring Realm, a single Breakthrough Pill was enough to sell for a sky-high price, yet Nan Xunran had given her a whole bottle so casually.