Lu Shaolin flew above the nine-story tower and slowly released a trace of his aura.
The moment it spread, the windows on the ninth floor flew open, and Zi Qingyan, dressed in a sky-blue court lady's gown, slowly flew out.
"Rain Emperor!"
Zi Qingyan broke into a smile and dipped slightly in greeting.
"Emperor Zi."
Lu Shaolin cupped his hands in return.
"Rain Emperor, please come inside for a chat."
Zi Qingyan made an inviting gesture toward the interior of the tower.
"No. I came this time to give you something."
Lu Shaolin smiled and reached into the System Space, taking out a Water Law Crystal Core.
"This is?"
Zi Qingyan looked at the crystal core in Lu Shaolin's hand and asked in confusion.
"This is a Water Law Crystal Core. It contains a large amount of water-type Rule Power and can be directly absorbed, greatly shortening the time needed to comprehend Rule Power."
Lu Shaolin explained with a smile.
"This is far too valuable!"
Zi Qingyan shook her head and politely declined.
"You overstate it, Emperor Zi. I gave Emperor Cang a Flame Rule Core as well. Other than you, no one can use this water-type Rule Core. None of the laws I cultivate are Water Law."
With a flick of his wrist, Lu Shaolin tossed the crystal core over.
"Rain Emperor..."
Zi Qingyan hurriedly caught it, but before she could say more, Lu Shaolin had vanished from before her eyes.
"Just accept it, Emperor Zi. Before long, our Human Race may face a great war. Every bit of increased strength counts!"
Lu Shaolin's voice suddenly sounded beside her ear.
Zi Qingyan froze slightly, then her expression abruptly changed. Clutching the crystal core tightly, she turned and returned to the tower.
After leaving Jadewater Palace, Lu Shaolin went