Based on Li Tianming's experience with many women, when An Ning deliberately said something like that, he absolutely could not wholeheartedly agree.
So he put on a solemn face, waved his hand, shook his head, and refused. "Lady An Ning, I want to rely on myself!"
Sure enough, An Ning was quite satisfied with his answer. She had no desire to continue this topic. Instead, she glanced at the changes in the Imperial Prison's darkness and said, "Let's leave quickly."
"Alright." Li Tianming steadied his breathing, consolidating his realm as an eighth-rank Chaos Eonic God after breaking through two levels in succession. Without question, he had grown tremendously this time. As for his combat strength... since An Ning had become stronger too, there was naturally no way to test it.
Fortunately, the third banquet of the Divine Emperor Feast was approaching. He would soon have no shortage of opponents.
After both of them had broken through two levels, he and An Ning left the Shattered Star Cavern and headed for a nearby Imperial Prison Gate.
As they left, Li Tianming thought of the only concern he had besides his gains this time. Looking at the orange-haired, fiery yet cold and regal woman beside him, he said, "Lady An Ning, regarding the mark from the Star Soul Blaze King, once you're out, you must have your mother investigate it thoroughly. You absolutely must take it seriously!"
An Ning sensed the concern in his words and lowered her head. "I know. Don't worry. Of course I care about my own safety."
"But you blocked disasters for me twice just now. I couldn't tell that you cared all that much about yourself," Li Tianming said.
"That was an instinctive action in a moment of urgency. It doesn't count!" An Ning said with a