Temptation

The only reason Li Changqing had said those things to Gu Yuena was that he wanted her body.

He believed that once Gu Yuena broke through to Dou Ancestor, she would have used up everything she had been relying on.

Her cultivation speed would surely plummet then. Comparing it with how fast she had progressed before, she would inevitably feel the difference.

Perhaps Gu Yuena would then give his offer serious thought.

Of course, if Gu Yuena was too proud to agree, that was fine too. He did not need her in particular. He was just curious what it felt like to be a Dragon Knight.

After leaving the Snake-People Tribe, Li Changqing returned straight to the Magic Beast Mountain Range and the lakeshore beside the Amethyst Winged Lion King's cave.

The moment the Amethyst Winged Lion King saw him return, he lowered his head and hurried over.

His tail wagged furiously, his eyes narrowed, and his face was full of fawning delight. With both ears flattened, he looked like a dog seeing his master after a long absence.

"Master, you're finally back! I thought that human woman had tricked you and killed you. If you hadn't returned soon, I was going to storm that Cloud Mist Sect and avenge you."

The Amethyst Winged Lion King sounded utterly sincere, as though he had truly meant every word.

But the truth was otherwise. He had not worried about Li Changqing at all. He had spent the whole time eating and drinking as usual, still the ruler of the Magic Beast Mountain Range. The only difference was that he could no longer get pills from Li Changqing.

If he had truly been worried, he might not have grown haggard and gaunt, but he certainly would not have looked as hale and hearty