After hearing Lu Yin's question, Hai Qiqi looked at him seriously. "Let me ask you something in return. Who do you think will be stronger a thousand years from now, me or Lan Yu?"
"How would I know?"
"Exactly. How would I know whether you're stronger than Lan Yu was at the Extreme Realm? I'm not the Star Picking Girl. Go ask her."
Lu Yin had completely forgotten about her. He should've asked her when he had the chance.
"By the way, did the Star Picking Girl ever ask you a question?" Hai Qiqi suddenly asked, looking very interested.
Lu Yin pondered for a moment, then looked at Hai Qiqi solemnly. "You guess."
Hai Qiqi silently turned away, her mind racing. "Just you wait."
Talking with Hai Qiqi was easy to get riled up by, but it had eased Lu Yin's mood somewhat. He also knew Kadgar wouldn't do anything to True Yu Star. As long as he didn't take part in the fight for Ore Star, Kadgar's presence wouldn't have any effect. He could only console himself that way.
But that frustration wouldn't go away. He should find a way to secure an Enlightenment Realm Expert as a backer for the Great Yu Empire. For some reason, Lu Yin remembered the insignia he'd seen at Huo Qingshan's home. Once this was over, he should talk to Huo Qingshan. With the cards he held now, he wouldn't fear even a powerful figure backing Huo Qingshan. He wouldn't tolerate an unfamiliar organization operating right under his nose.
Several days later, Ore Star saw the largest battle since the fight for it began. No, it could no longer be called a battle. It was a war, with nearly a thousand participants.
And the fighting was centered around Ore Mountain, because reinforcements for