After receiving yet another pile of heavenly treasures from Meng Lai—enough to cultivate them to the Origin Emperor realm—Xiaoye and Youya, the two demon cultivators, took their leave with mixed joy and worry.
Li Zhōujūn watched from the side, deeply moved.
No wonder Meng Lai looked down on the Seven-Colored Sea-Burning Flame. He was practically a walking treasure vault!
Meng Lai watched the two demon cultivators leave, then said to Li Zhōujūn with some amusement, "Brother Li, these two are rather interesting. Although they say 'robbery' every other word, their robbery isn't that kind of robbery—it's more like begging. Their hearts aren't bad, either. When they encounter someone down on their luck, they'll even lend a hand."
Li Zhōujūn nodded. "You can tell. There's not a trace of baleful intent on them. However, they're both second-rank Origin Kings. Even with sufficient cultivation resources, breaking through to the Origin Emperor realm within three hundred years will still be difficult."
Meng Lai smiled. "I never really intended to punish them. I just wanted to put some pressure on them so they'd have the motivation to improve instead of becoming desireless after obtaining so many heavenly treasures."
Li Zhōujūn smiled. "Brother Meng is a good person."
Meng Lai grinned. "Of course! Of course!"
Li Zhōujūn smiled and nodded.
Meng Lai was indeed a good person.
Of course, he had his flaws as well—he cared far too much about his image.
But no one was perfect. It was understandable.
Meng Lai suddenly thought of something and said to Li Zhōujūn with a smile, "If my junior sister found out that I'd become sworn brothers with the Azure Emperor she reveres, she'd probably worship me even more!"
Li Zhōujūn smiled. "Wouldn't that be wonderful?"
"Of course it would!" Meng Lai nodded firmly. "If she found