At this moment, the vortex entrance to the Ye Emperor Mausoleum was rapidly disappearing.
Li Tianming, Bai Shijiu, Blooddrop, and the people from the Military Governor's Manor emerged from the Ye Emperor Mausoleum one after another. As the mausoleum's inheritance came to an end, the surrounding yellow sand and misty barriers were also dispersing and thinning.
"Dark Matter Demon..."
Bai Shijiu held the Ye Emperor Mausoleum in his hand, pondering. Then he looked at Li Tianming and asked, "Brother Li, do you also believe that dark matter and dark energy possess a will of their own?"
Li Tianming shook his head. "My understanding of such matters is shallow indeed. I've never sensed anything myself... But since Ancestor Ye Emperor had such a feeling, there must have been a reason for it."
"Mm." Bai Shijiu fell silent for a moment, then nodded. "Rather strange."
After saying that, he cupped his hands toward Li Tianming. "Then I'll take this Ye Emperor Lotus as a gift from Brother Li."
"Absolutely not." Li Tianming hurriedly said, "This was passed down by Ancestor Ye Emperor to Your Highness. It has nothing to do with me."
Calling it a gift meant owing a personal favor, one that had to be repaid. Li Tianming had never intended for him to repay anything. After all, many words were merely courtesies; if he did not know how to refuse, he would instead seem tactless.
Bai Shijiu did not insist much either. He merely smiled and said, "Fine, then. Still, if you run into any trouble in the future, you can come find me."
Li Tianming smiled as well. "Certainly."
Bai Shijiu glanced once more at the group from the Military Governor's Manor behind Li Tianming, then said, "In that case, I won't disturb you all as you continue treasure-hunting.