269: Return

Lu Li's Sea of Consciousness has been expanded by the Kunlun Mirror to the size of a reservoir.

Within the chaos, thoughts flickered like starlight, shining brightly like countless stars in the sky; the interior of the Sea of Consciousness truly resembled the universe.

The Kunlun Mirror, unusually peaceful, drifted quietly in the very center.

Lu Li and grabbed at the courtyard, sending six heavy stone locks, each weighing a thousand pounds, and the Cadillac flying into the air.

"With a force of ten thousand jin, that's the limit of Embryonic Breathing."

Lu Li had a plan in mind, so he slowly lowered the heavy objects down.

Now that all the prerequisites for [Astral Projection] have been met, it's time to begin the breakthrough.

However, I need to return to Blue Star to find something to "entrust my soul to" in order to... enter my dreams.

The "Butterfly Dream Out of Body Method" taught by Li Yuanzhong, as the name suggests, involves creating a realistic dream.

Driven by intense inner conflict, the Divine Soul breaks free from its shackles and leaps out!

Dreams must possess strong emotions, and most importantly, resonance.

This requires a suitable "object of spiritual sustenance".

Things left behind by Cultivator don't necessarily have to be from cultivators; ordinary people's belongings can also contain stirring emotions.

Of course, if one can be of the same lineage as the practitioner, it will definitely achieve twice the result with half the effort.

Lu Li already had an idea about this item...

Just as I was pondering this, I suddenly heard familiar footsteps. It was Xiao Cha returning.

"Prince Qing has obtained the demon infant's corpse; he'll surely use it for filthy things!"

The girl explained the whole story in a flurry of voices, clearly indignant:

"I wonder how they're going to deal with Old President Nan, they're really incompetent! Sister Xia is in seclusion breaking through to the Thoughtless Meditation, so she can't help at all..."

Lu Li asked, "What is the cultivation level of that Ling Gui?"

Xiao Cha said, "He is the chief clerk of the Divine Heart General Association, Spirit Refinement and Blood Transformation in Martial Arts."

"They're not difficult to deal with."

Lu Li said:

"I will also advance to the [Out-of-Body] realm, at which point I can eliminate this person. However, I need to go back for a few days to make preparations."

His desire to break through was only natural, Xiao Cha repeatedly instructed:

"Then take it easy, don't rush. Only advance when you're absolutely certain."

Both girls had read "The Butterfly Dream Out of Body Method" and knew that the consequence of failing to break through was the loss of consciousness and becoming a vegetable.

Lu Li nodded and said, "Don't worry, I'm quite good at it after all this risking my life."

Breaking through the Embryonic Breathing and refining the spinal cord were both life-threatening processes in exchange for power, and Lu Li had already adapted to them.

However, there are still risks involved, so I need to make proper arrangements for the two girls so that they can live a worry-free life if something happens to me.

Lu Li smiled and said, "I'll help you cleanse your spinal cord before I go back, and while I'm at it, I'll try to transfer spiritual energy to other parts of your body."

Hearing this, Xiao Cha pulled him into the house:

"That's exactly what I was thinking of telling you. With the help of the spiritual energy, I'll be able to advance to the next realm and undergo a blood transfusion in a day or two. After the transfusion, having children will be difficult, so let's hurry up and try a few more times to see if I can get pregnant~"

The more powerful a creature is, the less likely it is to leave offspring.

Xiao Cha wanted to try to conceive at the last minute, hoping to arrive late.

Lu Li adopted a nonchalant attitude towards this, leaving it to fate.

He himself is still a child, so he's not particularly fond of children, but he enjoys the process.

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The two of them were busy making cream puffs and cleansing their spinal cords, proving that another kind of connection could also transmit spiritual energy.

The next morning, Xiao Cha lost her front tooth and entered the stage of losing her baby teeth.

Next, all you need to do is get your new teeth, and you'll be a proper Blood Exchange martial artist.

Xiao Cha was excited, but she didn't want the man to see her exposed lips, so she pursed them tightly.

If we had to make a comparison, Blood Exchange martial artist is equivalent to a department-level cadre, which is definitely a significant amount of power.

In this way, Lu Li can focus on his breakthrough.

"I have to go. If anything happens, contact me via Wan Qing's flying sword or this Tiger Doll."

"Okay, you go ahead."

Xiao Cha calmly helped Lu Li get dressed, but she couldn't help feeling worried inside.

After hesitating for a moment, she whispered, "If you come back safe and sound, I'll let you sleep with me in the same bed."

"Huh? I didn't hear you?"

"It's nothing, you can just get lost now~"

Xiao Cha was certain the other person had heard her, so she made a face and pushed Lu Li out of the room.

Lu Li smiled, his mood instantly improving, and went to say goodbye to Wan Qing.

Wan Qing is sorting through the books she brought back, using this opportunity to fully adapt to sensing the outside world with her mind.

However, when the girl releases her inner energy, her pupils turn red.

She was beautiful and intelligent, and knew Lu Li's temperament well. At this moment, she said softly:

"When my lord returns safely, I will definitely take good care of you with Xiao Cha, and make sure you are happy every day."

Hearing this, Lu Li felt a little embarrassed.

This is so encouraging; what kind of image does he really have in the girl's eyes...?

Ultimately, it's a good thing, and it comes from a kind heart.

Lu Li hugged the girl and said, "It's settled then. Wan Qing, when I come back, I'm going to be with you for the rest of my life."

"I will wait for you."

Wan Qing took the initiative to look up and kiss Lu Li.

Lu Li the spiritual energy of a unit to cross over, then returned to his room triumphantly and activated [Cross-Realm].

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On the outskirts of Mexico, at the Shenlong Company's warehouse, Lu Li returned alone.

The warehouse was well-organized, with multiple rocket launchers and howitzers polished to a shine and neatly arranged.

Number 0 and A'da, leading seven puppets, came forward, bowed, and roared, "Master!"

Penetrating wounds heal slowly; Number 0's chest wound was only half healed, and he was also carrying that machine gun.

Lu Li infused the other party with two [Meditative Entry] techniques to accelerate their Divine Soul recovery, and then said:

"Put the machine gun down, I'll buy you a better one."

Number 0 discarded the chain gun, and the wound on his chest slowly healed with the help of his Divine Soul.

Machine guns and souls are other things Lu Li needs to do upon returning this time.

The machine gun's power is concentrated on one point, making it more effective at damaging superhumans than an explosion. Spraying water, on the other hand, has a higher hit rate.

As for souls... Cultivator aren't like cabbages. In the destruction of the Jiu Shan Sect, besides the sect leader's Divine Soul at the Embryonic Breathing level and two at the Thoughtless Meditation level.

The rest is insignificant and cannot make up for the loss of three puppets being destroyed and Number 0 being seriously injured.

Furthermore, since a puppet needs to be left to guard the warehouse containing tens of millions of dollars worth of weapons, there is an even greater urgent need to replenish souls.

No matter how many things there are, we have to take them one step at a time.

Leaving Guard No. 5 behind, Lu Li led the other puppets onto the Hind helicopter and flew towards the manor.

I called Jessica on the way, and she answered immediately.

[Lu Li! You're finally back! Tomorrow is the lady's inauguration ceremony, I was so worried you'd forgotten!]

Ms. Maria had already taken over the country, but her inauguration ceremony was on June 1st, which was considered a very important formality.

"I didn't forget, that's why I'm back."

Lu Li said:

"Contact Northern Industries to purchase 20 of their most powerful machine guns—the Avenger type, the same kind used on the A-10 attack aircraft —and convert them to manual mode."

Okay, I'll contact them right away.

"I need this as an urgent order; I want to see the product within three days."

[Understood]

Jessica didn't ask any questions and immediately went to make the purchases according to Lu Li's requirements, which was very convenient.

Back at the manor, Lu Li to his room and pulled out a suitcase containing his father's ashes.

My great-grandfather's medal is also in there.