Green Barbarian's Resolve
"Lord Lu Man Barbarian, the Heavenly Snake Mansion's reputation in the Northwest Continent is certainly renowned, something I already knew when I was cultivating at the Jia Nan Academy. Back then, my teacher, Elder Huo, who was in charge of the Alchemy Department, explained to me that apart from the prosperous Middle Continent, there weren't many forces in the Northwest Continent that could rival the Heavenly Snake Mansion. Therefore, Lin Ming completely agree with what Lord Lu Man Barbarian has said." Lin Ming calmly spoke as Lu Man Lin Ming looked at him.
On the surface, Lin Ming's words acknowledged that the Heavenly Snake Mansion was indeed a top-tier power in the Northwest Continent, but the deeper implication was that the Heavenly Snake Mansion could only be considered a top-tier power in the Northwest Continent; in the prosperous Middle Continent, it wouldn't even be considered one.
Furthermore, Lin Ming mentioned in his speech that when he was cultivating at the Jia Nan Academy, he heard it from his teacher, Elder Huo of the Alchemy Department. This indicates that he was merely relaying what he said, not expressing his own opinion. Since Elder Huo said it, those people basically already know the specific situation of your Heavenly Snake Mansion, so you don't need to boast to me about how powerful your Heavenly Snake Mansion is.
Another point is that Lin Ming's words indicate that he, Lin Ming, is not solely based on the Mittel Family of the Jia Ma Empire. The Elder Huo of the Jia Nan Academy Alchemy Department is his teacher.
The Dean of Jia Nan Academy is Dou Venerate expert, so in terms of power, I, Lin Ming, am not at all afraid of your Heavenly Snake Mansion.
Everyone knows the nature of the Jia Nan Academy; it's an academy that graduates many outstanding students every year. After so many years, some of these graduates have undoubtedly become powerful figures. Therefore, if someone were to go to war with the Jia Nan Academy, no one can guarantee that these individuals wouldn't come to the aid of their alma mater.
Alchemist are highly valued in any organization. As the head of the Jia Nan Academy Alchemy Department, Elder Huo is essentially the one who manages all the Alchemist at the Jia Nan Academy.
A person like that is someone who, if you offend him, is tantamount to offending Jia Nan Academy. And as Lin Ming 'Elder Huo most valued disciple, if something happens to Lin Ming, do you think Elder Huo would just let it go? Absolutely not.
Alchemist in the Dou Qi Continent are likened to a hornet's nest. This is because if you offend Alchemist, they will gather many people to seek revenge. It is also because they are fiercely protective and vengeful, just like hornets. If you dare to touch them, they will hunt you down even if it takes thousands of miles.
One more thing: since Lin Ming mentioned that his teacher was Elder Huo from the Jia Nan Academy Alchemy Department, this obviously means that Lin Ming himself is also Alchemist. Alchemist only take on Alchemist as apprentices.
Jia Nan Academy has an extremely wide range of admissions, so the students who are admitted are all geniuses from different places.
With so many geniuses coming from so many places, and Lin Ming still managing to win over Elder Huo of the Alchemy Department as his disciple amidst such competition, one can imagine just how outstanding Lin Ming's talent is.
For someone with such a background and exceptional talent, there are only two options: either eliminate them before they grow to power, or at least avoid making enemies with them.
There are currently two Dou Emperor Expert present, and this is within the Jia Ma Empire. If a battle really breaks out, the one from the Misty Cloud Sect will probably arrive soon. In that case, facing three Dou Emperors and some Dou Wang present, there would be no way they could kill Lin Ming.
Furthermore, judging from the way Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils interacts with Lin Ming now, it's clear that they are extremely close. If Lin Ming were killed, Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils would not only refuse to join the Heavenly Snake Mansion, but would likely seek revenge against the Heavenly Snake Mansion for Lin Ming's death.
The Heavenly Snake Mansion knows all too well just how terrifying the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils is. After all, the Heavenly Snake Mansion only achieved its glory under the leadership of a previous owner of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils.
It is thanks to the lingering influence of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils that the Heavenly Snake Mansion possesses its current status as a top power in the Northwest Continent. That is why the Heavenly Snake Mansion is searching everywhere for the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils to join its Heavenly Snake Mansion.
Therefore, Lu Man would never do anything to provoke the owner of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils. After all, her mission was to bring the owner of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils back to the Heavenly Snake Mansion for training. If people found out that she had encountered the person with the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils, and not only failed to bring them back, but also instilled in them an irreconcilable hatred for the Heavenly Snake Mansion, one could imagine that the people of the Heavenly Snake Mansion would definitely cripple Lu Man's cultivation and immediately hand Lu Man over to the owner of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils for their disposal. Even if this couldn't reconcile with the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils, it would at least lessen her hatred for the Heavenly Snake Mansion.
Since the owner of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils cannot be provoked, Lin Ming absolutely cannot be killed. Even if he must be killed, it must be done openly so that the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils cannot find out. Therefore, regardless of whether one has the ability to kill Lin Ming, he cannot be killed now.
Since Lin Ming, a man with both potential and powerful connections, cannot be killed, it can only be considered a good friend. Now, however, one must take away the people around him. If one were to put oneself in his shoes, for someone to take away someone from their side, one would have to offer them truly excellent opportunities for development before they would willingly follow without causing animosity.
For Lu Man, who possesses the Dou Emperor cultivation, he has experienced many things, so he quickly figured out all the pros and cons.
So, a moment after Lin Ming finished speaking, Lu Man smiled at Lin Ming and said, "No wonder Young Master Lin looks so extraordinary. So you are Elder Huo's disciple from the Jia Nan Academy. My apologies for not recognizing you!"
After speaking politely, Lu Man continued to say to Lin Ming, "Young Master Lin, since you are Elder Huo's esteemed disciple, you must be aware of the special qualities of this Little Girl beside you. Regarding her upbringing, I can say that even within the Middle Continent, our Heavenly Snake Mansion is undoubtedly the most knowledgeable about her physique. Therefore, if Young Master Lin truly care for this Little Girl, you should have her join our Heavenly Snake Mansion. This way, her potential can be fully developed instead of being wasted. Of course, I also know that one wouldn't trust someone who asks to hand over their family without reason. Therefore, I, Lu Man, swear on my future cultivation and potential that as long as I, Lu Man, live, I will never allow this Little Girl to be bullied. If I break this oath, may my Lu Man shatter, my cultivation destroyed, and be beyond repair."