Lu Li sat in the seat of honor, listening with great interest.
"As long as you help me seize the Heaven Dou Empire, once I become its next emperor, I will certainly fulfill the terms I mentioned earlier!"
"Furthermore, on top of that, I can let you pick any one treasure from the Heaven Dou Treasury."
Qian Renxue's gaze was resolute. She had seen everything inside the Heaven Dou Treasury.
Most of it looked mysterious but was actually of little use. There were valuable items too, but they were few in number.
More treasures were kept in Xue Ye's private treasury.
Qian Renxue believed the terms she had offered were immensely tempting, and a confident smile curled across her lips.
Lu Li stroked his chin. Looking at the somewhat self-assured Qian Renxue before him, he suddenly found it rather amusing.
What good things could the Heaven Dou Treasury possibly have?
The only worthwhile item was probably the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud.
But that was meant for Tang San in the future. Otherwise, he would be unable to Double Replicate this god-tier opportunity.
"Miss Qian Renxue, you should return. I admit that the terms you've offered are very tempting, but I have no intention of interfering in continental affairs."
"Besides, with your strength, taking the Heaven Dou Empire is only a matter of time. There's no need to go to such lengths to recruit me."
After speaking, Lu Li rose and headed on his own toward the rear door of the main hall, which led directly to the back garden.
The confidence on Qian Renxue's face immediately stiffened when she saw his actions.
She had originally believed that the terms she offered would be enough to move the child before her.
Yet that single refusal had slapped her squarely in the face.
The space before them was compressed by a force until it seemed to reach its limit, then burst apart with a boom.
Dragon One appeared within the rift, his gaze cold as he gestured for Qian Renxue and the other two to leave.
The meaning was obvious: either they left on their own, or they would be sent out.
As for how they would be sent out, that was not something they needed to worry about.
Qian Renxue looked into Dragon One's indifferent eyes and sighed silently to herself.
From his earlier clash with Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin, she had seen that this man's attitude was extremely firm. Once he made up his mind, no matter who stood before him, he would follow his own will.
"Tell me your name. Surely you won't refuse me that?"
It's fine. I, Qian Renxue, am impossible to kill. If one attempt at recruiting him fails, then I'll come more times. If once doesn't work, then ten times. If ten times don't work, then a hundred. If a hundred don't work, then a thousand!
I refuse to believe this child is truly a stone with no interest in anything.
As long as I can guess something that interests him, recruiting him will become far easier!
Lu Li turned back to look at Qian Renxue, then glanced at the pile of gifts on the ground.
"Lu Li."
Even if he did not respect the monk, he could at least respect the gifts.
"Good. I'll remember you, Lu Li."
Qian Renxue repeated the name silently in her heart, then rose and left directly with Pufferfish and She Long.
The moment the two men stepped out of Lu Li's residence, they could no longer hold themselves back.
"The young master is far too arrogant!"
"We bowed and paid him a visit. Fine if he didn't want to agree, but how could he keep the gifts too?"
"Exactly!"
Pufferfish feigned distress from the side.
She Long had carefully selected those gifts, and they were not cheap. More importantly, regardless of whether they were expensive, it was Pufferfish who had paid those Gold Soul Coins!
Qian Renxue did not take either man's complaints to heart. Instead, the corners of her lips lifted slightly.
"Let's go. We'll plan our second visit."
The moment Pufferfish heard that, he stared at Qian Renxue.
Again!?
Before leaving, Qian Renxue looked back at the tightly shut gates.
Lu Li, Lu Li. I, Qian Renxue, will make you willingly work for me.
Recruiting someone backed by a force that possessed a Title Douluo above rank ninety-seven would be useful for far more than just the Heaven Dou Empire.
In the future, she would inevitably contend with her dear older sister for power. The Worship Hall alone might be enough, but to be safe, having another force nearly comparable to the Worship Hall—one that did not include her grandfather Qian Daoliu—would make things more secure.
After Qian Renxue left, Lu Li looked at the gifts on the ground.
Actually, just before Qian Renxue left, he had told her to take those things with her, but she had refused.
As for Pufferfish, he simply did not dare criticize his young master, which was why he claimed that Lu Li had kept them.
"Dragon One, sell these things. Remember, don't haggle. Whatever price they offer, take it."
"Yes, Master!"
Dragon One dropped to one knee and answered respectfully, then rose and carried out Lu Li's instructions.
Meanwhile, at Notting Academy in Notting City, ever since Liu Erlong had settled there, Yu Xiaogang had felt as though he were trapped in a massive furnace every day.
Each day was unbearable for him.
There was no helping it. Liu Erlong now stuck close to Yu Xiaogang every day, especially at night. Once she took off her outer clothes, her fiery figure became even harder for him to endure. Worse still, Liu Erlong loved hugging him while she slept.
Yu Xiaogang sat in his office, looking far more haggard than before.
This can't go on. Erlong can still endure it for now, but if this drags on...
Over the past few nights, Liu Erlong's hands had been very restless in her sleep. Every time, she wanted a fierce and satisfying battle with Yu Xiaogang!
But at the critical moment, Yu Xiaogang always used the reason he had given Liu Erlong the first time he rejected her.
Did Yu Xiaogang want to have a fierce and satisfying battle with Liu Erlong? Of course he did.
Although Liu Erlong did not possess Bibi Dong's noble, aloof aura, her even more exaggerated figure was precisely what set Yu Xiaogang's desires ablaze.
Damn it. I read in ancient texts that people with incomplete bodies weren't interested in that sort of thing. So why, when it comes to me...
Why is it this unbearable?
Gangzi did not understand. Gangzi was confused. Gangzi furiously scratched at his flat little haircut.
I have to find a way to leave this place as soon as possible. Otherwise, Erlong will discover it sooner or later!
At the thought of his helplessness, Gangzi became furious.
If it weren't for that little bastard, would this Grandmaster be in such a passive position? On the very first day, this Grandmaster would have...!
Forget it. Better not think about it. The more I think, the worse I feel.
Just as Yu Xiaogang was deeply pondering how to leave, the tightly shut door was pushed open and Liu Erlong walked in.
Today, Liu Erlong wore a skintight outfit that perfectly accentuated her devilishly alluring figure.
Yu Xiaogang immediately felt Evil Fire surge into his head, but because his little brother was gone, he could only forcefully suppress it.
"Xiao Gang, something has come up at my academy, and I need to go back to handle it. But don't worry, I'll be back within three days at the latest."
Liu Erlong walked to Yu Xiaogang's side, her face full of reluctance as she looked at him.
She truly did not want to be apart from her Brother Xiao Gang for even a single day!
But there was no helping it. For Brother Xiao Gang to take his disciples to an advanced academy in the future, she had to keep Blue Tyrant Academy running properly, so that Brother Xiao Gang could move in directly later with his bags in hand!
The moment Yu Xiaogang heard this, joy welled up in his heart, though his face revealed a trace of reluctance.
"Alright. I'll wait for you. It's only three days."
P.S. Thanks to Xie Long for the tip. Before even getting listed, I got to enjoy a whole yuan!
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