Although they had long been mentally prepared, the four subordinate city lords were still startled by E Kuai's extravagant offer. They wished they could immediately suggest that he remove the rule barring city lords from participating in the tournament.
"Hehe, Fellow Daoist Zhu need not worry. There happens to be another cluster of Sulfur Flame Blood Cloud in the treasury. Nothing will change regarding what I promised you before."
Seeing Zhu Yan's expression shift slightly, E Kuai immediately chuckled and reassured him.
"Many thanks for City Lord's consideration. That Sulfur Flame Blood Cloud is truly too important to Zhu."
Zhu Yan cupped his hands in thanks.
"Then does that mean Fellow Daoist Zhu will break through the heavenly barrier after the tournament? Truly cause for celebration!"
Fu Jian's gaze shifted as he offered his congratulations in a slightly sour tone.
"Hehe, Xuan City will soon gain another Da Luo Mystic Scholar. Whether we are dealing with those scale beasts or the thieves of Puppet City, things will become much easier."
Qin Yuan appeared exceedingly cordial, though no one knew what he was truly thinking.
Luo Hong secretly watched Zhu Yan, who had become the center of everyone's discussion, and recalled their earlier conversation.
Zhu Yan had clearly stated that he would remain in Ji Lin Kong Jing from now on and would not return to the Demon Domain with Luo Hong.
Clearly, he intended to avoid this succession struggle by doing so.
Still too naive. Every succession struggle affects the entire Demon Domain. Ji Lin Kong Jing is also within the Demon Domain, so how could it possibly stay out of it?
By now, Puppet City's contingent should have already set out. I wonder where they have reached.
As he watched the first round of mystic battles about to begin