A Clever Plan

Lu Zhen's consciousness had just returned in the obsidian cultivation chamber.

"Beep."

The Void Terminal on his left wrist suddenly vibrated.

Lu Zhen tapped it open.

The light screen flickered slightly, and the projection of Wei Cang, the manager of the Heavenly Ark Commerce Guild, appeared.

"Little Brother Lu, congratulations!"

Wei Cang's face was glowing red, and even his voice trembled with excitement. "You slaughtered your way through the second round—you've set all of Nine Provinces ablaze!"

"Just luck." Lu Zhen smiled.

"This wasn't luck." Wei Cang took a deep breath. "According to our wager contract, now that you've entered the third round, the contract must be raised another tier."

"However."

"The specifications for this new tier are too high. As a branch manager, I can't make the decision. I've already urgently submitted it to headquarters for approval," Wei Cang said quickly. "Don't worry. It'll come through soon, and we definitely won't shortchange you."

"Understood." Lu Zhen nodded slightly.

The call ended.

Inside the stone chamber, Lu Zhen lowered his head and looked into his arms.

Curled up there was a tiny figure—Gugu Gaga.

At that moment, she lay quietly in Lu Zhen's arms, sleeping deeply.

She had been asleep for a long time.

Ever since she had swallowed that enormous insect nest in the lower realm in one gulp, she had remained in this slumbering state.

She's probably digesting that immense source essence, transforming and evolving. Lu Zhen guessed inwardly.

Enlightenment was no trivial matter.

Once his aura lost control and surged, he might injure the defenseless little one in his arms.

Lu Zhen rose to his feet, moving very gently.

Holding the sleeping Gugu Gaga, he went straight upstairs to the bedroom. He carefully placed the little penguin person on the bed before turning and heading downstairs.

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