It Was Time to Honor the Agreement

As soon as Lu Li emerged, the dark crack behind him rapidly faded, as if it were about to disappear.

The "Changbai Spiritual Realm" can only be maintained by the fragments of the Kunlun Mirror. Now that the fragments have been returned to their original owner, it naturally cannot sustain itself any longer.

It will not fall apart, but will instead disappear into Dark Matter and return to nothingness.

This scene is strikingly similar to the transformation between reality and illusion in the "mental space" of the Sea of Consciousness during a breakthrough Manifestation.

Taking advantage of this rare opportunity, Lu Li quickly focused his mind and activated a wide-ranging "Sense Transmission," connecting with the ladies, the cat-eared girl, and the two Daoist priests.

While helping them gain insights, I also shared my understanding of Dark Matter and my experience with the "mental space."

Upon comparing the two, Li Yuanzhong immediately understood, and the future seemed bright.

He even considered breaking through to Manifestation intervention... but then immediately stopped himself.

It's not the right time yet. We need to wait until Lu Li has fully matured and is free from worries before we can take the risk.

The others also gained a lot, and having witnessed the battle between grandmasters before, they learned a great deal even though they didn't participate this time.

At this moment, all eyes in the arena were focused on Lu Li.

A mere 20-year-old Manifestation True Lord, with such terrifying strength, is truly a prodigy of our time, with limitless potential!

A group of people wanted to come over, greet her, and become acquainted with her, but they were also wary of the Dragon Girl's power.

Such powerful intelligent life forms would certainly not leave behind only beautiful legends; the fear of dragons is ingrained in the bones of people from other worlds.

But some people didn't care. A frail old figure walked over; it was Nan Jinping.

Before the weary old man could speak, Lu Li took the initiative to say:

"Eunuch Hua has already gone to Izumo by ship, and I haven't seen him."

"Well..."

Nan Jinping sighed deeply, opened her mouth but remained silent.

It seems my old friend wants to be loyal to the Jin Dynasty.

To outsiders, he might seem stubborn and inflexible, but at his age, how could he easily sever ties with the past?

Xia Weiyin advised from the side, "At least your life is safe. We can figure out a solution later if anything else happens."

Nan Jinping nodded and didn't say anything more.

At that moment, Jiang Shixiang, Qiu Yan, and their group arrived.

Qiu Yan her hands in a fist salute and asked, "May I ask, True Lord Lu, have you seen my Old Ancestor? Why hasn't he come out yet?"

Qiu Ying is currently imprisoned in the Kunlun Mirror; to avoid trouble, we should wait a couple of days before killing her.

Lu Li calmly replied, "He's probably enjoying the spiritual spring."

The Spirit Spring is sealed right next to Qiu Ying, so this isn't just a lie; it naturally carries a degree of honesty.

Everyone assumed that Qiu Ying would have the last laugh; the Immortal Sect True Lord had many tricks up his sleeve and a powerful backer, so it was only to be expected.

Qiu Yan silently observed Lu Li's eyes...

He seemed calm and composed, with no resentment on his face, nor did he appear to have been in a fierce battle. It was clear that he had withdrawn voluntarily.

In this way, things didn't get too tense, so it can be considered a satisfactory outcome.

"Thank you for informing me True Lord Lu."

Qiu Yan quickly cupped her hands and said, "My Huashan Sect and the Dragon Gate Sect have a long history together. We should visit each other more often in the future."

"That's absolutely right!"

Jiang Shixiang, beaming, warmly replied:

"Your True Lord should visit Jinmen more often. The entire Jinmen is proud to have produced such a prodigy as you."

The Governor's words were somewhat sycophantic, but they did remind some people who hadn't quite grasped the situation.

Today's battle has destroyed Jinting and the faction of the Governor of the Two Rivers, completely wiping out the political landscape. The world situation has changed dramatically in an instant.

The most pressing issue right now is—what will happen to the territory of the Governor of the Two Rivers?

If we can gain True Lord Lu's support, we will surely reap enormous benefits. Moreover, we are not fighting alone; we have two Grandmaster by our side!

Upon realizing this, everyone disregarded their reserve and rushed forward to greet them.

"On behalf of the Governor of Huguang, I congratulate True Lord Lu on his Spirit Refinement Manifestation. I will soon present you with a token of my appreciation; please do not find it offensive."

"The Governor of Fujian and Zhejiang sends his greetings to the True Lord. My master has prepared a portion of Azure Pearl Powder, which is said to have miraculous beautifying effects!"

Amidst the commotion, Lu Li remained indifferent, though inwardly he was somewhat impatient.

Dealing with these people is a complete waste of time; I'd be better off using that time to process what I've learned on this trip.

The Dragon Girl's impatience was clearly visible on her face.

She waved her hand, unleashing a hurricane-like burst of Qi Energy that sent a group of brokers flying a great distance, before turning to Lu Li and saying:

"Little one, it's time for you to keep your promise."

Upon hearing this, Lu Li's three wives' expressions changed immediately. The two cat-eared girls were also very worried.

3 ÷ 200 is no lucky break; such a frequency could be deadly! Especially with a real dragon!

Misfortune and fortune are intertwined. This time, Lu Li gained tremendous benefits without much effort, but the real danger lies here.

Lu Li, used to being defiant towards women, was now full of confidence and proudly clasped his hands in a fist salute, saying:

"I will keep my promise. Now, please give me your orders!"

"Okay, let's go to my house."

The Dragon Girl turned and walked north, heading directly towards the "Heavenly Pool".

Lu Li followed, and the women, worried about him, also went along.

Fearing the Dragon Girl's displeasure, they dared only lag far behind.

Fortunately, the Dragon Girl didn't say anything. Instead, she reached out Xing Ru, patting her little head.

Xing Ru looked conflicted, but her body language was trying its best to please her, intending to see if she could help later.

The atmosphere on the road was a bit strange. Xiao Cha transmitted her voice:

[We're practically sending Lu Li sold, exchanging our bodies for the protection of a Martial Saint.]

Don't say such harsh things.

Xia Weiyin said, "[A gentleman helps others achieve their goals, and the human and dragon races have always been harmonious. Now that the Dragon Girl's flowering season has arrived, considering the overall relationship between the two races, such a small sacrifice is worthwhile.]"

Wan Qing smiled and said, "[Sister Xia, as expected of someone from a prestigious family, truly has a silver tongue. I admire you!]"

Seeing that she was still smiling, Xiao Cha asked, "Why aren't you worried?"

Wan Qing explained, "[Our husband is no ordinary man. He's hooked up with Su Qing, a Female Grandmaster. She's incredibly capable, so there's nothing to worry about.]"

Xia Weijun was shocked: [Su Qing? Qinglong's wife!]

Xiao Cha was also somewhat incredulous: [Really?]

[I previously merged with my lover and heard their telepathic communication; it can't be wrong.]

Wan Qing was somewhat jealous, so she betrayed Lu Li completely:

[They probably hooked up while investigating the drug manufacturing plant. Back then, Lu Li had just undergone a blood transfusion and was two major realms below him. Now he's also crossing two major realms, so he can just grit his teeth and get through it.]

Xiao Cha chimed in, equally indignant. "[It's a good opportunity for the Dragon Girl to teach this lecher a lesson; he deserves it!]"

In an instant, the three of them lost all their worries and were no longer too concerned that the Dragon Girl would harm Lu Li.

Their Spiritual Sense were all incredibly sharp, and they detected no malice in the Dragon Girl whatsoever.

On the contrary, I felt that she was somewhat naive, like a young girl who had never experienced the world, but she possessed terrifying power.

The group moved very quickly, arriving at Tianchi in just a few minutes.