The astonishment caused by Lu Ming's three-year agreement was not only felt by the beautiful Daoist nun, but even by the prince in red. He was momentarily stunned, his beautiful eyes with crimson pupils gazing silently at the young man before him.
Three years? It seems like a long time, but on the path of supernatural powers, it is only a very short time.
Especially for a Divine Ability Grandmaster, it might just be a few periods of seclusion to comprehend supernatural abilities.
For many mediocre talents, what can they accomplish in three years? Perhaps they can barely condense three Divine Ability Dharma Mark. What can such a small improvement amount to? In the eyes of Divine Ability Grandmaster, it's no different from an ant growing a little bigger.
What if it's a prodigy?
I'm sorry, Your Highness in Red, who came from the Imperial Domain, has seen mostly spirited young prodigies, but in the end, only a handful of these prodigies can become Divine Ability Grandmaster, let alone achieve it in just three years.
Such achievements are truly rare, even in the entire Great Shang Kingdom.
Could a boy from the Third-Tier Divine Ability Hall, and from a place like Qingyuan Market, really achieve this?
Neither His Highness nor the beautiful Daoist nun actually believed it.
Even though the young man before them seemed somewhat different, having managed to cultivate the Sun-Shining Golden Flame Banner to the Perfection Realm in just half a year, it still fell far short of his boastful words.
"Has this kid gone mad?"
Han Yanzhi stared at Lu Ming as if she had seen a ghost, then whispered to Qin Xiao.
Becoming Divine Ability Grandmaster in three years? This kid has little knowledge, but his tone is incredibly arrogant.
Did he know that among the geniuses in the world who possess High-Grade Divine Ability Bone, only one or two out of a hundred can reach the realm of Divine Ability Grandmaster after decades of arduous cultivation? And if one wants to become Divine Ability Grandmaster in such a short time as three years, one's own talent must at least reach the "superior grade of alienation", or even surpass the heavenly grade of alienation!
Even so, many opportunities are still needed.
Qin Xiao didn't comment, but five words popped into his mind.
Ignorance breeds fearlessness.
Clearly, he didn't believe a word of Lu Ming's boastful words.
This was nothing more than a low-level trick by the kid to gain His Highness's protection. But it's normal; for people from impoverished rural areas, cheating and swindling are commonplace for survival.
While everyone else either mocked or glared at Lu Ming's words, Zhou Fuling stared blankly at the boy's calm face. The flame in his eyes was still so arrogant and persistent, burning her heart a little.
Having known each other for so long, she knew that Lu Ming was not the type to boast.
She clearly remembered the first time she met Lu Ming in this yamen half a year ago. At that time, he had just opened his bones, and the Thunderfire Hall, which had just experienced Zhang Yue's betrayal, was at its most precarious moment. Everyone thought that Lu Ming would decline along with the Thunderfire Hall and disappear from Qingyuan Market. But this young man walked out of the predicament step by step, and some miracles happened to him that even Zhou Fuling, who had seen many geniuses from the Imperial Domain, would sometimes be amazed by.
At first, she approached Lu Ming simply out of boredom. But as they got to know each other better, she discovered some of the boy's admirable qualities and developed an interest in investing in and supporting him. As she put it, this was the joy of nurturing someone!
But as she continued to nurture him, Zhou Fuling noticed that she was investing more and more in him, and as these investments deepened, she inexplicably began to pay more attention to him and have higher expectations of him.
So while others were secretly mocking Lu Ming's arrogance in making this three-year promise, she felt that he was very bright and dazzling at that moment.
Zhou Fuling gazed gently at the boy with bright eyes, and asked curiously in a low voice, "Why exactly three years?"
You could have given it a little more time; that would have reduced the pressure considerably.
Lu Ming blinked and said seriously, "I have a special feeling that three years will be my lucky number."
Zhou Fuling rolled her eyes at him, annoyed. At a time like this, he was still being mischievous. What a naughty junior brother.
However, she felt that since others didn't believe him, she, as his senior, couldn't let the young man down.
While a young person's arrogance and ambition certainly need to be tempered by trials and tribulations before they can soar through the clouds and stand shoulder to shoulder with the sun, moon, and stars, they also need a gentle touch of care so that when they are exhausted, they can generate even more motivation to move forward.
Then the girl, whose figure was exceptionally graceful and whose face was bright and beautiful, softened her voice at this moment, unusually setting aside her pride, and said softly, "They don't believe me, but I believe you."
Lu Ming was slightly touched and smiled brightly, "Thank you, Senior Sister."
Looking at the smile on the boy's face, Zhou Fuling's heart beat faster, and she quickly looked away.
As the two exchanged glances, the prince in red glanced at them and said calmly, " Fuling, what do you think?"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Fuling's eyes flickered slightly, then she became serious, adopting a thoughtful demeanor as if considering things from His Highness's perspective, and analyzed, "Your Highness, it's only a three-year protection period. With your extraordinary abilities and power, the Great Golden Crow Hall wouldn't dare to disrespect you. Moreover, by giving up some face, you'll gain the goodwill and favor of a future Divine Ability Grandmaster. This is not a bad deal!"
"You think highly of him?" His Highness asked with a smile.
Zhou Fuling hesitated for a moment, but still bravely nodded vigorously.
His Highness's smile vanished, and he said expressionlessly, "But I feel it's not worth it."
Zhou Fuling was somewhat annoyed and couldn't help but step forward, saying, "So disrespectful?"
But then he realized this was in public, not in private, so he could only mutter, "You'll regret this!"
His Highness found it amusing, but finally turned his gaze back to Lu Ming, pondered for a moment, and said, "Under normal circumstances, I probably wouldn't grant your request, after all, your value is far less than that of the Great Golden Crow Hall. However, as Aunt Shu said, you are now linked to a plan I sought in the Sacred Ruins, so your value has increased."
Lu Ming wasn't offended by the value the princess mentioned; on the contrary, he felt it was more realistic. If she had readily agreed, Lu Ming would have had to carefully consider whether she would actually put in the effort.
"So Your Highness agrees?" Lu Ming asked with a look of surprise on his face.
His Highness nodded slightly and said, "If that Divine Ability Grandmaster from the Great Golden Crow Hall arrives at that time, I will negotiate with him. Although the Great Golden Crow Hall is a tyrant in the Great Luo Domain, I have my own ways to make them submit once."
"But remember, it'll be at most three years."
Whether Lu Ming can live up to his grand promises is not important to His Highness. After all, this is just a transaction. If Lu Ming cannot fulfill his promises, that is a problem he needs to consider himself.
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
Lu Ming felt a great weight lifted off his shoulders. He solemnly clasped his hands in thanks to the prince in red. The heavy weight that had been weighing on his heart, causing him sleepless nights and loss of appetite, finally settled down at this moment.
This was the goal he had been striving for over the past six months. Only with the protection of this prince could he grow up with peace of mind without worrying about any changes happening at home.
As for the three-year agreement, he knew that probably no one would believe it. Neither His Highness nor that beautiful Daoist nun showed it on their faces, but in their hearts they simply laughed off his grand words.
Perhaps the only one present who still had some doubts was Zhou Fuling.
But none of that matters. Whether they believe it or not is none of Lu Ming's business. All he needs to do is believe it himself.
To achieve this, High-Grade Divine Ability Bone is certainly not enough, but he is not a superior-grade one, but Sub-Heaven-Grade Divine Ability Bone that has condensed seven streams of Glazed Heavenly Light! He believes that in the near future, with the help of the Fire Lotus Mark, he will completely transform into a true Heaven-Grade Divine Ability Bone!
Moreover, this is still not the limit!
So how far he will go in the future, who can say for sure?
It is often said that one should not underestimate the young, because young people have infinite possibilities. Even if some possibilities seem extremely slim, they are not impossible.
His Highness nodded slightly, then looked at everyone present and said gently, " The Black Rain Season in Qingyuan Market will arrive in about a month, and when the Black Rain Season breaks out, that will be the time for us to set off into the Sacred Ruins."
"This Sacred Ruins holds many opportunities, and I will not restrict you in any way. As for whether you can obtain them, that depends on your individual abilities."
"Furthermore, regarding the 'spirit banners' you cultivate, we previously only provided you with the refining method; now, we can also provide you with the activation method."
Upon hearing this, Lu Ming's eyes lit up. He had long coveted the method of activating the Sun-Shining Golden Flame Banner. He could sense the power contained in this spiritual banner, and if he could activate it, it would greatly enhance his combat strength.
With a flick of her red sleeve, the prince sent several streaks of light flying toward the crowd. Lu Ming caught them, and the streaks of light transformed into a Divine Ability Jade in his hand, engraved with many obscure and complex light patterns.
It's likely that the Divine Ability Jade in Lu Ming's hand contains the method to activate the Sun-Shining Golden Flame Banner.
Lu Ming put away the Divine Ability Jade, then looked at the Divine Ability Jade in the hands of others with some envy. Now that he had successfully cultivated the other three banners, it would be best to know the activation method of these three banners in order to be prepared for any eventuality.
However, he couldn't very well ask for it in front of His Highness, otherwise it would inevitably arouse suspicion among the crowd. After all, these four banners were in conflict, and Lu Ming cultivated the Sun-Shining Golden Flame Banner. What did he mean by asking for the activation methods of the other three banners?
Lu Ming has already made a great splash today, and he has achieved his goal. There is no need for him to continue to show off.
"It seems I can only turn back to my senior sister and pull some strings. She seems to have an extremely close relationship with His Highness. Perhaps I can get the activation methods for the other three banners from her." Lu Ming withdrew his gaze and muttered to himself.
After making some arrangements, His Highness said no more, and everyone understood and began to leave, no longer wanting to disturb him.
Lu Ming also bowed and took his leave.
Seeing this, Zhou Fuling followed him and offered to see him off.
" Fuling, wait a moment."
But His Highness glanced at her and spoke calmly, forcing Zhou Fuling to stop. She could only say to Lu Ming, "You go first, I'll come find you later."
Lu Ming smiled and nodded, then turned and left.
Zhou Fuling watched his figure disappear outside the courtyard gate before turning around, revealing a bright and beautiful smile. She walked into the stone pavilion, then swaggered out and put her arm around the slender waist of the prince in red, saying casually, " A Xi, what do you want with me?"