Discussion and Hu Liena's Arrival

Sunset Forest, the Icefire Yin Yang Well!

Lu Yuan sat cross-legged beside the scorching Yang Spring, with a huge furnace in front of him.

With gentle hand gestures, the flames in the furnace danced, sometimes large, sometimes small, always maintaining the perfect temperature.

It has been three days since I last returned to the academy.

Three days ago, after giving Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan the Immortal Herb, Lu Yuan rested for a night and then returned here.

It must be said that the Immortal Herb is indeed exceptionally effective. A single Aromatic Silk Beauty allowed Ning Rongrong's Martial Soul to evolve from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda to the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.

An Earth Dragon Golden Melon also allowed Dugu Yan's Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul to successfully transform into Jade Phosphorous Dragon, and at the same time, Dugu Yan also broke through to level 40.

Yesterday, Dugu Bo took Dugu Yan to hunt for a Soul Ring. Dugu Yan has now broken through to level 42 and become Soul Ancestor, which is a huge improvement.

With his Double Pupils flashing, Lu Yuan looked at the pills that were gradually taking shape in the cauldron. He slowly withdrew the fire, leaving only a little embers to nurture the pills.

Nourished by the lingering flames, the surface of the elixir gradually became smooth and rounded, shimmering with an unusual luster.

A faint fragrance of elixir gradually wafted out, permeating Lu Yuan's nostrils.

"Almost done!" Lu Yuan muttered softly, removed the lid of the cauldron, and gently tapped the cauldron wall. Instantly, the pills inside the cauldron shot out.

Lu Yuan gently waved his hand, collecting all the pills into his hand.

"Still of high quality. It seems that top-grade pills are indeed difficult to refine!" Lu Yuan murmured softly as he placed the pill in his hand into the jade bottle.

This was already the fifth batch of Spirit Enhancement Pill he had refined. The success rate had improved considerably, and he was producing more and more high-quality pills, but he still hadn't managed to produce any top-grade ones. Reaching the top-grade level was truly difficult.

Lu Yuan put away the pills, but Zhu Zhuqing's figure quietly landed beside him.

"How was it? Enjoying the thrill of flying?" Lu Yuan turned to look at Zhu Zhuqing beside him and chuckled softly.

Just three nights ago, Lu Yuan gave Zhu Zhuqing the right leg bone of the Hundred-Thousand-Year Blue Silver Emperor, which moved the girl so much that she served him well that very night.

Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone is naturally extraordinary. After absorbing this Soul Bone, Zhu Zhuqing's physique has been greatly enhanced. According to Lu Yuan's estimation, obtaining a Soul Ring of less than 15,000 years as her fourth ring should not be a problem at all.

As for the Soul Shock of the Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, Lu Yuan can first use his Double Pupils to sweep away the resentment within it. The remaining traces of resentment should not be a problem for Zhu Zhuqing, whose spirit has been tempered by the Life Spirit Crystal.

Therefore, Zhu Zhuqing is almost certain to win this perennial fourth ring.

"The feeling of flying is quite nice, but I have a question!" Zhu Zhuqing said.

"What's your question?" Lu Yuan asked.

"Generally speaking, shouldn't Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone have two skills? But right now, I'm only sensing the flight skill!" Zhu Zhuqing said.

"I thought it was something serious. The second skill of the Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone is 'Wildfire Cannot Burn Out, Spring Breeze Brings New Life,' an extremely powerful restorative skill that can heal the body's injuries on its own. Since you're not injured right now, it's normal that you can't feel it," Lu Yuan said with a slight smile.

"Recover from injuries?" Zhu Zhuqing nodded. "I see!"

"Lu Yuan, you're so good to me!" Zhu Zhuqing suddenly stepped forward and hugged Lu Yuan tightly.

This man was even willing to give her Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone, which shows how much he loved her.

Hearing this, Lu Yuan smiled slightly and said, "Since you know I'm good to you, then you'd better behave yourself from now on, okay? Don't throw tantrums all the time."

"Okay, I understand!" Zhu Zhuqing said softly, burying her head in Lu Yuan's arms.

"I heard that Senior Dugu went out early this morning to gather support?" Zhu Zhuqing asked.

"Indeed, it seems that those pills and Earth Dragon Golden Melon were indeed sent correctly. Dugu Bo is quite enthusiastic about doing things now. He has secretly contacted several families, and there is a high possibility that he will win them over." Lu Yuan smiled slightly.

"Senior Dugu is simply returning the favor. He's a very sentimental person. You've helped him and Dugu Yan so much, and he's repaying you with his actions," Zhu Zhuqing said.

"Indeed, although Senior Dugu has some eccentricities, he is extremely sentimental and a person who values relationships and loyalty. Otherwise, I wouldn't have chosen to recruit him in the first place and made so many promises. It is because I value him that I am willing to do so much."

Lu Yuan said softly.

After all, if Dugu Bo were just a ruthless killer with a strange personality and no humanity whatsoever, Lu Yuan wouldn't have talked to him so much; he would have killed him long ago and taken over the Icefire Yin Yang Well.

But it was precisely because Dugu Bo was loyal and righteous that Lu Yuan was willing to treat him with courtesy.

"Yeah, after all, you're not exactly a good person!" Zhu Zhuqing sighed as she looked at Lu Yuan.

"Did I say I was a good person?" Lu Yuan reached out his right hand and pinched Zhu Zhuqing's cheek hard. Was this girl flirting with him?

"Ouch, that hurts!" Zhu Zhuqing slapped Lu Yuan 'Lu Yuan hand aside, punched him twice in the chest, and then found a comfortable spot to lean against Lu Yuan.

"There aren't that many good people in this world. I can only guarantee that I have a minimum bottom line in my actions," Lu Yuan said with a slight sigh.

Since he chose to help the Spirit Hall achieve the great cause of unifying the continent, it was impossible for him not to have blood on his hands. The saying "one general's success is built on the bones of ten thousand" is not an empty phrase.

Unifying the continent may result in a lot of bloodshed in the short term, but it will benefit future generations, since all golden ages only occur in dynasties that achieve unification.

Moreover, what he is doing now is to reduce sacrifices and bloodshed. As long as Qian Renxue successfully ascends the throne, they will take over the Heaven Dou Empire Blood Blades.

This is perhaps the only commendable aspect of Qian Daoliu 'Qian Renxue infiltration of the Heaven Dou Empire.

Once Heaven Dou is captured, conquering the Star Luo Empire will be much easier.

In Lu Yuan's heart, he hoped that the war would be as short as possible and as quick as possible, because that way fewer people would die.

When the Spirit Hall Empire is established and the continent is unified, the people's living standards will be restored in the shortest possible time. With the help of some effective governance measures, the entire continent will quickly become prosperous.

"Yes, this is a world where the strong prey on the weak!" Zhu Zhuqing nodded gently, her dark childhood experiences making her deeply understand this point.

Hearing Zhu Zhuqing's words, Lu Yuan gently stroked her long, smooth, black hair. His gaze shifted, and not far away, two figures slowly appeared. Looking at the somewhat familiar figure in front of him, Lu Yuan couldn't help but murmur, "Senior Sister!"