An unbreakable bond of cause and effect?
Mu Fusheng's expression changed from astonishment to horror, and then from horror to terror.
In those brief two breaths, Mu Fusheng's expression shifted several times...
With a smile playing on her lips, Jiu Bailu rested her elbows on the stone table, revealing her gleaming white forearms, and looked at Mu Fusheng with her chin propped up, saying, "Is it really that terrifying? Am I some kind of monster?"
Mu Fusheng nodded subconsciously and said, "That's even more terrifying than a flood or a ferocious beast..."
"But how do you know that? Even top experts can't fathom the Dao of Cause and Effect. We've only met a few times, how can you be so sure?" Mu Fusheng frowned and asked.
Jiu Bailu pointed to her eyes and said with a faint smile, "Because of my constitution, my eyes are different from others."
As she spoke, the golden light deep within Jiu Bailu's pupils began to spread, gradually covering the entire pupil and turning it golden!
Mu Fusheng was slightly taken aback when he looked into those eyes.
"My eyes can see some cause and effect," Jiu Bailu said. "However, with my current level, what I see is very rough, and I can't tell what this causal line is about. But what I do know is that we are not enemies."
Upon hearing this, Mu Fusheng's heart was filled with a stormy sea.
In this world, there are actually people who can see the Dao of Cause and Effect.
Furthermore, as their strength increases, their pupils will also improve.
Is it possible for Jiu Bailu to understand cause and effect once he reaches a certain level?
"Is this why you've set your sights on me?" Mu Fusheng asked.
Jiu Bailu nodded without hesitation, "That's right. I initially paid attention to you because Xiao Jiu... that is, the Crown Prince, told me that among you, your strength is the most unpredictable. That's why I waited for you outside the Azure Dragon Courtyard. I never expected that we would be connected by karma."
"However... you acted quite well in the main hall."
Seeing Jiu Bailu's mocking gaze, Mu Fusheng tensed all his muscles in an instant and changed his stance, so that he could escape as quickly as possible or unleash his strongest power in an instant.
"My eyes can not only see cause and effect, but also perceive more strength than ordinary people," Jiu Bailu said proudly. "However, your strength is hidden too deeply. I can only grasp the first few layers. As for the deeper strength you hide, I really cannot determine how strong it is."
At this point, Jiu Bailu poured the brewed tea into a cup and gestured for him to drink.
As Mu Fusheng took his seat, Jiu Bailu continued with a smile, "However, a strength that even my Golden Pupils of Fate cannot fully see through must be quite terrifying."
Mu Fusheng sipped his fragrant tea and said helplessly, "Then all my acting was for nothing."
Jiu Bailu laughed, "At least we fooled the others, didn't we?"
"I see." Mu Fusheng suddenly thought of something, put down his teacup, and looked at Jiu Bailu seriously, "Since you've realized that our causal relationship isn't hostile, how about we make a deal?"
As Jiu Bailu sipped her tea, she smiled and said, "Tell me, and I'll see if I agree or not."
Let's try not to see each other in the future.
Even if we meet, don't act like we're related in front of others; act like you don't know me.
"And you absolutely must not mention me in front of anyone else."
"Is it okay?" Mu Fusheng looked at Jiu Bailu with anticipation.
Jiu Bailu put down her teacup, smiled at Mu Fusheng, and said, "Regardless of whether I agree with the first point or not, as long as there is a cause and effect between us, we will inevitably meet under some circumstances."
"The second one, I can't do that. As for the third one... don't mention it in front of strangers?"
Mu Fusheng: "... What's the difference between this and a rejection?"
Jiu Bailu: "Then I'll take that as a refusal."
Mu Fusheng: "That would be exhausting for me. Wouldn't all your suitors be lining up every day to challenge me, shouting that they wanted to tear me to pieces?"
Jiu Bailu: "Wouldn't this be a perfect incentive for you to cultivate diligently?"
Looking at Jiu Bailu's mesmerizing big eyes, Mu Fusheng really wanted to strangle her right then and there.
But after thinking about it, I decided against it.
He could only sigh helplessly.
"Okay, let's get serious."
Mu Fusheng asked in surprise, "Weren't you just being serious before?"
"I mean, the military exercises!" Jiu Bailu rolled her eyes and said, "Try to help the Crown Prince as much as possible. Although he is very cunning and calculating, he is definitely not a bad person."
Mu Fusheng asked, "Who is the Crown Prince to you?"
Jiu Bailu said calmly, "My only relative, my younger brother."
Mu Fusheng then realized what was happening.
No wonder Jiu Bailu seems detached from worldly affairs, is so devoted to helping the Crown Prince.
Mu Fusheng waved his hand and said, "Alright, I'll do my best. Is there anything else you want to say? I'll be going now."
Jiu Bailu laughed and said, "Aren't you going to finish your tea?"
They even drink tea...
After hearing these words, Mu Fusheng wished he would never set foot here again in his life!
They vanished in the blink of an eye, as if their feet were oiled.
Seeing this, Jiu Bailu couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle, "Interesting."
The military exercises have been underway for seven days.
Since neither Mu Fusheng nor his companions needed to participate in the first and second phases, they watched both phases from the observation area.
We also managed to gather some intelligence on the strength of the various legions.
Overall, other legions don't need to worry too much.
What we really need to pay attention to are the two top-tier legions under the First Prince: the Torch Dragon Army and the Reverse Scale Army.
The Scarlet Dragon Army under the Third Prince.
As for the Fifth Prince's army, it is not a cause for concern.
These three legions are extremely powerful.
It can be said that any legion they randomly selected would be several times stronger than the Azure Dragon Army under the Crown Prince's command.
Each of these three legions is led by a powerhouse at the Early Ancestor Realm.
The Torch Dragon Army also has a Mid-Stage Ancestor Realm expert.
As for the Azure Dragon Army, it only has one member at the Early Ancestor Realm, and its overall strength is also slightly inferior.
However, due to the presence of foreign players, this gap may widen further.
For example, the eldest prince invited four outsiders who were at the Half-Step Ancestor Realm.
The Third Prince's Scarlet Dragon Army consisted of Cang Ming from the Canghua Mountain Villa and another Half-Step Ancestor Realm expert.
As for the Xuanming Holy Son, he was merely an observer.
After all, the Black Tortoise Divine Dynasty was an enemy of the Nine Dragons Divine Dynasty, so they could only watch and not participate.
The other external forces were mostly vassal forces of the Nine Dragons Divine Dynasty, with the exception of the Chaotic Spirit Academy.
The third phase will begin tomorrow, with a journey to the Nine Dragons Mountain Range.
During these few days, Mu Fusheng not only gathered intelligence but also continuously carved talismans.
On the last day, the Crown Prince also brought Mu Fusheng and the other two to the Azure Dragon Army.