Unable to Do Anything About Gangzi

Lu Li sat in the seat of honor, listening with great interest.

"As long as you can help me seize the Heaven Dou Empire, once I become the next emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire, I will definitely fulfill the conditions I mentioned before!"

"Furthermore, on top of the original terms, I can let you freely choose 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 as well, but they were ultimately few in number.

Most of the good things were in Xue Ye's private treasury.

Qian Renxue believed that the terms she had offered were immensely tempting, and a confident smile appeared at the corner of her lips.

Lu Li rubbed his chin. Looking at the somewhat self-assured Qian Renxue before him, he suddenly found it rather amusing.

What good things could possibly be in the Heaven Dou Treasury?

The only truly good item was probably the Vast Sea Universe Shroud.

But that item was meant for Tang San in the future. Otherwise, he would have no way to Double Replication this god-tier opportunity.

"Miss Qian Renxue, you should head back. I admit that the terms you proposed are very tempting, but I have no intention of getting involved in the continent's affairs."

"Besides, with your strength, taking the Heaven Dou Empire is merely a matter of time. There is no need to go to such lengths to recruit me."

After saying that, Lu Li rose and walked toward the rear door of the main hall on his own. It led directly to the back garden.

When Qian Renxue saw Lu Li's actions, the confident expression on her face immediately stiffened.

She had originally thought that the conditions she offered would be enough to move the child before her.

Yet that single refusal had slapped her hard across the face.

The space before them was compressed by a force, then seemed to reach its limit before bursting apart.

Dragon One appeared from within the space, his eyes cold as he made a gesture inviting 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 none of their concern.

Qian Renxue looked at Dragon One's indifferent eyes and sighed soundlessly in her heart.

From his earlier confrontation with Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin, she could tell that this man's attitude was extremely firm. Once he had made up his mind, no matter who stood before him, he would follow his own intentions.

"Tell me your name. Surely you will not refuse me even that?"

It was fine. She, Qian Renxue, was impossible to kill. If one attempt at recruiting him failed, she would come more times. If once was not enough, then ten times. If ten was not enough, then a hundred. If a hundred was not enough, then a thousand!

She refused to believe that this child was really a stone-hearted block of iron, uninterested in everything.

As long as she could figure out something that interested him, recruiting him would definitely become much easier!

Lu Li turned back to glance at Qian Renxue, then at the pile of gifts on the ground.

"Lu Li."

Even if he did not care about the monk, he still had to care about the gifts.

"Good. I will remember you, Lu Li."

Qian Renxue silently repeated the name in her heart, then rose and left directly with Stingray and She Long.

The moment the two men left Lu Li's residence, they could no longer hold themselves back.

"The young master was way too arrogant!"

"We bowed and paid him a respectful visit. It would have been one thing if he was unwilling, but how could he even keep the gifts?"

"Exactly!"

Stingray pretended to look distressed from the side.

Those gifts had been carefully selected by She Long, and they had not been cheap. More importantly, cheap or not, the Gold Soul Coins had come out of Stingray's pocket!

Qian Renxue did not take either of their complaints to heart. Instead, the corners of her lips curled upward slightly.

"Let's go. We will return and plan the second visit."

The moment Stingray heard this, he looked at Qian Renxue.

Again!?

Before leaving, Qian Renxue looked back at the tightly shut gates.

"Lu Li, Lu Li. I, Qian Renxue, will definitely make you willingly work for me."

Recruiting someone backed by a force with a Title Douluo above Rank 97 would not merely be useful within the Heaven Dou Empire.

In the future, she would inevitably fight her dear elder sister for power. The Hall of Consecrates alone might be enough, but to be safe, having another force comparable to the Hall of Consecrates—one that did not include her grandfather Qian Daoliu—would be more reliable.

After Qian Renxue left, Lu Li glanced at the gifts on the ground.

Actually, when Qian Renxue was leaving just now, he had told her to take the items away, but Qian Renxue had refused.

As for Stingray, he simply did not dare speak ill of his own young master, which was why he claimed that Lu Li had kept them.

"Dragon One, sell these things. Remember, do not haggle. Whatever price they offer is the price."

"Yes, Master!"

Dragon One dropped to one knee and answered respectfully, then got up and went to do as Lu Li had instructed.

Meanwhile, at Notting Academy in Notting City, ever since Liu Erlong settled down in Notting City, Yu Xiaogang had felt as though he were trapped in a massive furnace every day.

Every day had become unbearable for him.

There was no helping it. Liu Erlong now clung to Yu Xiaogang every day, especially at night. Once she took off her outer clothes, her fiery figure became even harder for Yu Xiaogang to endure. Worse still, Liu Erlong loved hugging him while she slept.

Yu Xiaogang sat in his office, looking much more haggard than before.

"This cannot go on. Second Dragon may still be able to endure it now, but after a long time, it will inevitably..."

Over the past few nights, Liu Erlong's hands had been extremely restless in her sleep. Every time, she wanted to have a vigorous battle with Yu Xiaogang!

But at the crucial moment, Yu Xiaogang always rejected Liu Erlong using the same reason he had used the first time.

Did Yu Xiaogang want to have a vigorous battle with Liu Erlong? Of course he did.

Although Liu Erlong did not possess Bibi Dong's noble, icy aura, her even more exaggerated figure was also the key reason Yu Xiaogang burned with desire.

"Damn it. I read in ancient books that people with mutilated bodies were not interested in that sort of thing. So why, when it comes to me..."

"Does it hurt this much?"

Gangzi did not understand. Gangzi was confused. Gangzi frantically scratched at his little flat-top haircut.

"I must find a way to leave this place as soon as possible. Otherwise, Second Dragon will discover it sooner or later!"

The moment he thought of his helplessness, Gangzi was filled with rage.

"If it were not 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 it feels."

Just as Yu Xiaogang was deep in thought over how to leave, the tightly closed door was pushed open, and Liu Erlong walked in.

Today, Liu Erlong wore a tight-fitting outfit that perfectly accentuated her devilish, soul-stirring figure.

Yu Xiaogang immediately felt a surge of Evil Fire rise within him, but because his little brother was gone, he could only forcefully suppress it.

"Xiaogang, there is something at my Academy that needs me to return and handle it. But do not worry, I will be back within three days at the latest."

Liu Erlong walked to Yu Xiaogang's side, looking at him with a reluctant expression.

She truly did not want to be apart from her Brother Xiaogang for even a single day!

But there was no helping it. For Brother Xiaogang's future, so that he could bring his disciples to an advanced Academy, she had to keep Blue Tyrant Academy running properly, making it convenient for Brother Xiaogang to move in directly later!

The moment Yu Xiaogang heard this, joy surged through his heart, though his face showed a trace of reluctance.

"Alright, I will wait for you. It is only three days."

P.S. Thanks to Xie Long for the tip. I got to enjoy a whole yuan before even getting premium!