Putting Down
"If you seek the great path, you must look to your dreams; immortals often enlighten you, dispelling all sorrows..."
Lu Li softly recited a few lines of the "Butterfly Dream Out of Body Method," but his face was full of bitter smiles: his worries had only grown stronger.
Normally, I should definitely take my father back; it would be the best choice for both of us.
But this inexplicable dream prevented Lu Li from safely bringing his father home.
Cultivator don't dream easily; this is more like a subtle reminder from the unseen world.
"The fact that I had this dream means that all the preparations so far have been done correctly..."
This offered some consolation, and Lu Li a little relieved.
At the same time, the "War of National Defense Commemorative Medal" that he had always kept close to his heart also felt a warmth.
It was so slight it seemed like an illusion, but Lu Li was not one to be mistaken; he immediately knew that the "resonance" had deepened.
"That's good enough. After attending the lady's inauguration ceremony, try to break through to the next level."
"As for whether or not to bring my father home, we'll consider it later."
Lu Li lay back down on the bed, staring blankly at the ceiling.
Unbeknownst to them, the urn flashed with a barely perceptible fluorescence.
If we're talking about sharing the same lineage, what could compare to father and son?
If we're talking about resonance, what could be better than something one's own "spiritual refuge"?
Lu Li had no experience and no mentors to guide him, making the situation increasingly unpredictable.
He lay there for only a short while before dawn broke, and Jessica woke up.
Today was a rare and grand occasion, and the young girl enthusiastically helped Lu Li dress up nicely.
Lu Li already had a good foundation, and with the extraordinary temperament brought about by his cultivation, he was truly dignified, aloof, and extraordinary.
Jessica was extremely satisfied. She dressed in a simple business suit and high heels, completely hiding behind Lu Li's brilliance.
It's better to be early than late. With driver Number 0 in the car, the two arrived at "Constitution Square" more than two hours ahead of schedule.
The inauguration ceremony will be held here, where huge crowds of people and reporters have already gathered.
Lu Li's arrival caused a minor commotion.
Many people pointed and whispered about him, including many cabinet members and high-ranking officials from various departments.
After all, it's hard for someone with a Xia Country face to become a legitimate warlord without attracting attention.
In particular, Ms. Maria personally greeted them with her daughter, all smiles and laughter.
"Welcome, thank you, let's share this glorious moment together."
"It's my pleasure."
After exchanging a few polite words, Lu Li stood to the left of Ms. Maria, as Aurora had arranged.
This is a very important and prominent position; I'll be facing the camera the entire time during my speech.
Some lower- and middle-level officials who were unaware of the situation made a huge fuss.
Lu Li was preoccupied with his own thoughts and didn't bother with it.
Until Teresa came over and stood beside him.
This girl had only been back with her mother for a few days, and she already looked rather haggard.
Lu Li nodded in acknowledgment and said softly, "You don't look well. Why don't you go to the manor and rest for a few days?"
Thank you for your concern.
Teresa was quite pleased and smiled brightly:
"But I can't rest yet, I'm going to visit your hometown the day after tomorrow. I heard you're going too?"
Lu Li nodded.
Teresa moved closer and said:
"I'm really looking forward to this trip, and I'm curious about what kind of land nurtured such an amazing person like you. Give me your passport in a bit; I still need to fill out an entry application form. Although we can use the diplomatic channel, this is, after all, a powerful country, and we need to be cautious..."
The young girl's delicate and pretty face was full of anticipation, her glistening red lips opening and closing repeatedly...
But Lu Li could no longer hear what she was saying.
At that moment, Lu Li suddenly realized that he needed his passport, a visa, and an entry application form to go home.
"Oh right, I'm a foreigner now, I almost forgot."
The military band played the national anthem of Mexico, and the magnificent Franco-style square was filled with crowds of people from different ethnic groups.
Even the woman standing next to him was a foreigner.
Lu Li unconsciously put his arm around Teresa's waist, and Teresa moved closer in return. This scene was captured by countless cameras.
Lu Li sighed softly and made a decision:
I'm not taking my father back, and I'm not going back either. Distance makes the heart grow fonder; let me forever remember the most beautiful aspects of my hometown.
With her worries gone, Lu Li felt a sudden sense of relief, and her mind and body were now in their best state.
Accompanied by several cannon salutes, Ms. Maria began her speech.
At the same time, in Xia Country, far across the Ocean Dollar, many people were also watching this live broadcast.
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Professor Wei Wenqi was watching the inauguration ceremony on his phone, trying to find a familiar figure.
He spotted him immediately, after all, Lu Li was standing right next to the new president.
Wow! It really looks just like it!
Professor Wei couldn't help but exclaim that this young man was practically a carbon copy of the Old Master Lu!
He quickly shared the live stream link to a WeChat group, which was full of fellow villagers.
Qian Ping was the first to respond:
[So similar, and he even runs a private military company. It seems like he inherited his father's genes from a generation before him.]
Everyone chimed in:
A relative of mine said that he spends tens of millions of dollars at a time, bringing missiles and artillery right to his home.
[According to online sources, this guy saved the president several times and even took down a major drug lord.]
[@Wei Wenqi, was your student rescued by Xiao Lu?]
A group of people from all walks of life quickly gathered the information they knew and were increasingly amazed.
As Wei Wenqi was reading the group messages, he was about to turn off the useless live stream when he suddenly saw Lu Li with his arm around a foreign woman's waist!
The group chat immediately erupted in chaos:
[This is the president's daughter! They've become family!]
[This foreign girl even took the initiative to get close to him; Xiao Lu is bringing glory to the country!]
His great-grandfather also had a lover Izumo back in the day.
A group of people were watching the live stream and gossiping when Lu Li suddenly glanced at the camera.
Even through the screen, everyone felt a chill run down their spines.
Wei Wenqi, Qian Ping, and the others clicked their tongues in amazement: What a heavy aura of Killing Intent!
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At this moment, Lu Li was annoyed by the countless inquisitive and curious gazes, so he casually glanced at them a few times.
His life energy level far surpasses that of ordinary people, and he has a history of killing without hesitation. In an instant, he crushes the life magnetic field of ordinary people, creating an oppressive force from a higher being.
For a time, no one dared to look or speak anymore.
But this move offended quite a few people.
They were ashamed of their cowardice, and then secretly cursed Lu Li for being a pervert and domineering man.
Since these flies didn't bother him, Lu Li ignored them and focused only on returning to break through his current level.
However, it was precisely because of the overwhelming hostility around him that he overlooked the gaze of a Star Alliance Country official at the ceremony.
This is the newly appointed head of the Foreign Intelligence Bureau's intelligence station; his gaze, which he inadvertently glanced at, was somewhat cold.
No matter how cold or hostile it is, it's just a bigger bug.
As soon as the ceremony ended, Lu Li let Jessica and Number 0 represent him at the banquet, and then he went straight home.