Supreme Ascendant's Grotto-heaven

Hearing this, the smile on Queen Mother of the West's face faded. After a moment of silence, she shook her head slightly. "Struggle for Survival, Struggle for Survival... I pursued it for countless years in this life, only to remain unable to overcome the greater circumstances in the end. My lifespan is nearly exhausted now. All I want is to spend my remaining time in peace and quiet."

Lu Ren's gaze was profound as he asked bluntly, "May I ask how much lifespan you have left, Queen Mother of the West?"

Meeting Lu Ren's gaze, Queen Mother of the West did not conceal anything and answered frankly, "Only three hundred years remain. I imagine the Jade Emperor and Tathagata built the Ascension Platform for the same reason."

Strictly speaking, Queen Mother of the West was an existence on the same level as the Jade Emperor and Tathagata. Though her realm had fallen due to her shattered Dao Fruit, if she were prepared to risk her life and forcibly gather her broken Dao Fruit to ignite it anew for a short time, she could still undergo an ultimate sublimation in an instant, returning her Essence, Qi, and Spirit to their peak. During that time, she would have more than enough power to drag down someone in the same realm with her.

That was why Lu Ren had allowed Queen Mother of the West to live freely within human society instead of driving her away.

Lu Ren nodded slightly. "Since Queen Mother of the West wishes to live an ordinary life, I should not disturb you."

After a pause, he looked around, then reached out and picked up the bouquet of ninety-nine roses. Smiling, he asked, "How much, boss?"

Queen Mother of the West returned his smile. "Thank you for your patronage.