Nan Shuishui Entrusts Her Daughter to Him? Under Cover of Darkness, the Operation Begins

"The second semi-final match: Proud Sword Sect versus Sun Moon Empire Royal Academy!"

As both teams took to the field, the audience's attention gradually shifted. After all, the Sun Moon Empire Royal Team was their own, so their home support rate was naturally incredibly high.

"There's no suspense anymore..." Lu Cheng said calmly.

Although the Proud Sword Sect is quite good, it is naturally difficult for them to win against the Sun Moon Empire Royal Academy, where everyone was on drugs and had lost a lot of potential for this competition.

He had originally planned to beat those guys up for Elder Jing and trample the face of the Sun Moon Empire underfoot, but that Xu Tianran brat was cunning and never gave him the chance from beginning to end.

"Alright, go and get ready." Lu Cheng glanced at the spectator stands.

Xu Tianran stood with his hands behind his back, a sly smile on his face as he sized him up as well.

Their gazes met briefly before shifting away, but both could see the murderous intent in the other's eyes.

Clearly, this competition has been going on for so long, it's time to wrap things up.

No one noticed that, amidst the lively atmosphere and cheers for the final lineup,

The teams from the Body Sect, the Star Luo Empire, the Dou Ling Empire, and Shrek Academy quietly withdrew from the competition.

The final match needs to be moved up.

On his way back to the hotel, Lu Cheng was stopped by two figures.

"So... what does Sect Master Nan mean by entrusting Qiuqiu to... I mean, joining my Body Sect?" Lu Cheng's eyes twitched as he glanced at the pretty girl standing behind Nan Shuishui, her face slightly flushed. The latter, dressed in a light pink dress and with her beautiful pink eyes, looked just like a little princess from a royal family.

"Not bad." The beautiful woman smiled.

"The Earth Dragon Sect is ultimately too shallow; it won't broaden her horizons much. I'd much rather she join the Body Sect and learn what it means to be outmatched and to have a world beyond our understanding."

"..."

A look of surprise flashed across Lu Cheng's eyes.

At this critical juncture, is it time to entrust the orphan to someone else?

Or is it...?

Normally, this act would be seen as a show of loyalty, sending a hostage. But on the eve of their final confrontation with the Sun Moon Empire, suddenly handing Nan Qiuqiu over to them makes it hard not to suspect something. The people of the Earth Dragon Sect also sensed something was amiss.

That makes sense. As the finals approached, Sun Moon Empire gradually stopped putting on an act. Many teams that left the city early had already been captured. Earth Dragon Sect has many friends, so it's normal that he knows something.

But this woman... knows how to seize the moment.

Lu Cheng smiled and said, "Of course, our Body Sect teaches all without discrimination. If Qiuqiu is willing to join, I have no objection."

"However, Master Nan, I think it's still necessary to have a private talk."

"Um... please." Nan Shuishui nodded.

The two arrived at a secluded hotel.

Nan Shuishui, on the other hand, had an ordinary expression. Wearing a pair of light pink brocade shoes, her already graceful and proud figure was perfectly outlined by a pink cheongsam, highlighting her mature beauty.

"Clatter~"

Behind him, Lu Cheng gently locked the door.

At this moment, only two people remained in the room.

Nan Shuishui also sensed something was amiss. A lone man and a lone woman in a room. Even with her Titled Douluo combat power, judging from Lu Cheng's performance in the competition, she was no match for him. Not to mention, his Double Pupils seemed to have a mind-controlling effect.

If I were to actually do something to her...

Nan Shuishui's throat bobbed, unsure whether to retreat or...

She only wanted Qiuqiu to join the Body Sect as a hostage for the future war, and the Body Sect would be safer, but she didn't want to put herself in danger.

Moreover, this young sect leader has a formidable reputation, making him a force to be reckoned with.

"Master Nan, please be seated."

Lu Cheng sat leisurely on the sofa. There was still some time before evening, so he could try to probe Nan Shuishui's thoughts. In the original story, after being detained in Mingdu, she was imprisoned by an elder of the Holy Spirit Cult. Although she did nothing, she was stripped naked and disgraced.

At worst... we can just take them all with us.

Anyway, after this tournament, he couldn't hold back his trump card from the Half Undead Plane anymore.

"I'm not interested in Master Nanmen, but I am very interested in what Master Nanmen knows." Seeing the beauty's coyness, Lu Cheng's eyes twitched, and he rubbed his temples helplessly. Good news doesn't travel far, but bad reputations spread like wildfire.

"What does the young sect leader mean?"

"We will make our move tonight, launching an attack on the Sun Moon Empire's palace. At that time... it will be time to break through. Mingdu has already been surrounded by the Soul Engineer Legion from the Sun Moon Empire. Once tonight is over, there will be no escape." Lu Cheng looked around and saw that the beautiful woman's eyes were full of confusion, which did not seem to be fake. He shook his head, sighed inwardly, and explained.

"What?!" The beautiful woman's pupils contracted sharply, and she stood up, her surging breasts heaving.

"Only Shrek, Body Sect, Star Luo Empire, and Dou Ling are aware of and involved in this matter. If you don't mind, Earth Dragon Sect can also join in," Lu Cheng said calmly.

"Gurgle~" A storm raged in Nan Shuishui's heart. No wonder she hadn't been sleeping well lately. Today, she felt an even stronger urge to send Qiuqiu away.

Indeed, some sects that were once on good terms with each other disappeared without a trace after leaving Mingdu, as if they had vanished into thin air.

The current Mingdu is far more dangerous than Lu Cheng described!

Seeing Lu Cheng's calm expression, Nan Shuishui breath.

"I swear to Nan Shuishui, I will never reveal the slightest secret. All members of the Earth Dragon Sect participating in the competition are willing to obey the Young Sect Master's orders."

Since it concerns everyone's safety, the more people who know, the greater the risk of exposure. Lu Cheng's willingness to lend a hand is already quite generous.

but...

"Uh-huh."

Lu Cheng nodded listlessly, then saw Nan Shuishui grit her teeth, kneel on the ground, and look down to see her fair cleavage and delicate, alluring face. "If Young Master Lu is willing, there's still some time before evening. My body can please you, as long as... as long as it can save Qiuqiu..."

Lu Cheng: "..."

My eye twitched violently. You're insulting my character!!!

Is that correct?

He didn't say anything, like "Madam, you don't want anything bad to happen to your daughter," or anything like that. What's with this "offering yourself" stuff right off the bat?

"Master Nan, are you mistaken about something?"

Lu Cheng's face darkened, and he gritted his teeth.

"Young Master Lu, isn't it because of..." Nan Shuishui was clearly taken aback. After all, Lu Cheng's reputation was that he was a womanizer, and every petal had gotten on him. Ye Guyi in the competition further proved this point.

This young sect leader of the Body Sect is perfect in every way.

The young man is handsome, exceptionally talented, and upright, except for... a slight flirtatious streak.

She really thought...

It wasn't until she stepped out of the hotel room that Nan Qiuqiu realized her chest was slightly exposed. Her pretty face flushed slightly as she tidied herself up for a moment before glancing somewhat complicatedly at the door behind her. Her expression returned to its usual noble and elegant state, and she strode towards the Sun Moon Hotel.

inside the house.

Lu Cheng lay back on the sofa: I'm exhausted.

It seems this title is something I can't shake off for the time being.

I just hope that after he ascends to godhood in the future, this infamous reputation of being from the ditch won't haunt him.

Night falls.

The Mingdu Imperial Palace.

Xu Tianran sat quietly at his desk, flipping through books and volumes, while a maid gently massaged his back. The room was quite peaceful.

However, although the regent appeared to be reviewing documents, his mind was already elsewhere, far beyond the palace.

Tonight will surely be the time for Shrek and his group to launch a counterattack. Indeed, Xu Jiujiu knew they would make a move, and they also guessed that these guys would be unable to hold back in time and would gather together to launch a surprise attack on the Sun Moon Imperial Palace in order to break through and escape.

but...

A beautiful figure appeared in Xu Tianran's eyes. She was so lovely and charming, so intelligent, as if she could read his mind. Every word and action of hers suited his wishes.

If she hadn't defected, she would surely have become his most favored concubine, or even... the Empress!

Am I, the Empress of the mighty Sun Moon Empire, really inferior to that little brat Lu Cheng?

Upon realizing this, even someone as composed and self-disciplined as him faltered, and his expression darkened.

"Boom!"

However, in the next instant, the roar from the outside world completely attracted him. A giant, dark green fist slammed down, but the palace suddenly raised countless layers of light shields, which forcefully blocked the punch from the Limit Douluo. Immediately afterward, the eaves collapsed and the ground shook violently.

"Hahaha, Sun Moon, you Du Busi? Grandpa's right here! Come out and surrender now!"

The sound trembled, sending shivers down the spines of everyone in the palace.

However, soon, accompanied by a series of complex mechanical expansion kit sounds, countless Soul Cannon surged up from the ground, aiming at the huge dark green giant in the sky, and troops hidden in the basements around the palace also poured out.

Xu Tianran slowly stood up, his eyes coldly fixed on the sky.

A cruel smile appeared on his face.

"Since you're here, why not stay?"

"By the way, what about Lu Cheng? I haven't settled the score with him for Father's past."

"Is Your Highness looking for me?" A handsome figure appeared in mid-air, surrounded by flames, with Three-Legged Golden Crow- like figure behind him, exuding unparalleled power and looking at Xu Tianran with a mocking gaze.

"Hehe..." Xu Tianran sneered, looking Lu Cheng up and down, but vaguely felt that something was wrong.

"Okay, that should be it."

Lu Cheng studied the map and glanced at the small courtyard not far away.

He had been here once before, but he hadn't noticed how hidden it was then.

A large, thronged crowd followed closely behind.

Disciples from all the major factions who were participating in the competition also came.

Each person wore a colorful storage soul guide diamond ring on their finger, many of which were clearly high-grade items, most likely freed up from the hands of powerful figures behind them.

"The palace has already made its move." Xu Jiujiu's beautiful eyes were strange, and she glanced at Lu Cheng again. No one knew which of his identities was the real one.

"Should we distract some people?" Long Aotian pondered.

"No need, just charge in and finish this quickly." Lu Cheng glanced indifferently at the Shrek Team following at the back of the group. The three Clear Sky Sect disciples dared not look him in the eye. Xie Huanyue and the others were old classmates, but they were timid and hesitant when they saw him now.

Lan Ruoruo and Lan Susu, however, were particularly enthusiastic about him.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, suppressing these thoughts.

"Later, when I say east, don't go west..."

Lu Cheng looked at the crowd and said softly, "If anyone dares to disobey, don't blame me for killing them on the spot."

"..."

The scene suddenly fell silent.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Nan Qiuqiu was especially excited, nodding her head incessantly, as if she wanted to have "I am a loyal subject" engraved on her forehead.

Lu Cheng glanced at her and almost lost his composure.

He said irritably, "Let's go!"