Probing

Lu Qing'an smiled meaningfully and looked at Dao Lord Xuexiao with a meaningful expression, "You old rascal, you're getting better and better at reading people's expressions. Not bad, not bad."

"Oh dear, please don't tease me like that. I admit I did something wrong before, and I apologize to you again!" Dao Lord Xuexiao looked slightly embarrassed, but still forced himself to adopt a humble posture.

After learning that Lu Qing'an was Peak Eternal Realm expert who had mastered the Rule of Cause and Effect, his thoughts completely changed, and he had to cling tightly to Lu Qing'an as his powerful ally.

If we can truly latch onto Lu Qing'an's coattails, what need is there for any inheritance?

Even a small gift from the Peak Eternal Realm expert who has mastered the Rule of Cause and Effect is far better than that person's inheritance!

That's why Li Wensong received the inheritance from that person Lu Qing'an casually bestowed upon him, precisely because he was Lu Qing'an's pawn!

"Alright, then I won't hold your offense against me that day. Drink this cup of tea, and from now on, we're family."

Lu Qing'an smiled calmly; he was happy to have another Peak Eternal Realm expert who could completely obey him.

After all, this old guy's strength shouldn't be underestimated!

Dao Lord Xuexiao nodded quickly and drank the tea in one gulp.

"Me too!" the Lava Sage shouted at this moment, and before Lu Qing'an could speak, he drank the tea in front of him in one gulp.

Lu Qing'an glanced at the Lava Sage, shook his head and smiled, "Alright, alright, from now on, you two are on our side."

The two exchanged a glance, and both could see an intense gleam of excitement flashing in each other's eyes.

What a true friend!

Awesome!!!

Lian Jie swallowed hard, then gently scratched her head.

"You still remember me, don't you?" he asked in a slightly shy voice.

Lu Qing'an shifted his gaze to Lian Jie, looking at the beauty with a calm smile, "Of course, I have a pretty good impression of intelligent people."

Lian Jie is quite clever; when she sensed something was wrong, she ran away. That was a good move; at least she understood the situation and was more likely to make the right decision.

It's quite good that he has such subordinates.

"I also did something offensive to you that day, I hope you won't hold it against me," Lian Jie said.

"It's alright. People like us are all seeking our own interests when we're out there. I'm a broad-minded person and I like smart people. We have no grudges against each other. From today onwards, let's just get along well."

After hearing Lu Qing'an's words, Lian Jie smiled and nodded, and then followed the example of Dao Lord Xuexiao and the other person, picking up the teacup on the table and drinking it all in one gulp.

After finishing his conversation with the three, Lu Qing'an finally turned to Li Muchen.

"Fellow Daoist Li, we've finally met."

Li Muchen took a deep breath, a gentle smile appearing on his face. He cupped his hands slightly towards Lu Qing'an and said with a smile, "I have long admired you, Fellow Daoist, and now that I see you, you are indeed quite different. Moreover, I have heard from Brother Song... Brother Song about your situation, and I am gradually able to accept it, but I am still a little unaccustomed to it. It may take some time to fully adapt."

Li Muchen's words shocked many people present.

Zhang Shundao stared wide-eyed at Li Muchen.

You old codger, all talk and no action.

You said you couldn't accept it, but now look what's happened! You're calling Li Wensong "Brother Song" right here, even faster than I am!

You really surprised me!

Li Wensong chuckled; everything was under control!

When Lu Qing'an saw Li Muchen address Li Wensong in that way, he secretly took a breath.

Li Wensong is truly amazing!!

That's incredibly misleading!

How could someone at the Early Eternal Realm, like you, be called Brother Song by one of the top Peak Eternal Realm experts in the Nine Directions and Ten Domains?!

"Hmm, it's alright, you'll get used to it gradually." Lu Qing'an smiled calmly, acting as if she already knew everything.

"Well, also, I do have a question I'd like to ask you, fellow Daoist." Li Muchen thought for a moment, then looked at Lu Qing'an again, a deep, dark glint in his eyes.

He had largely accepted that Lu Qing'an was a Peak Eternal Realm expert who had mastered the Rule of Cause and Effect, but to be on the safe side, it would be better to verify it again.

The way to verify this is simple: see if Lu Qing'an knows what he wants and can give him what he wants!

"Okay, go ahead and ask." Lu Qing'an really wanted to avoid answering Li Muchen's question, but in order to better recruit Li Muchen as his subordinate, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and see what Li Muchen was asking. If he didn't know the answer, he would try to bluff his way out of it; if he really couldn't answer, he would stall and answer it next time.

Anyway, with Li Wensong here, I believe Li Wensong will help him find an excuse!

"I roughly understand the underlying logic behind your use of us pawns, fellow Daoist. If I'm not mistaken, you should know what I truly desire, right?" Li Muchen asked, gazing intently at Lu Qing'an.

The others were also watching Lu Qing'an at this moment.

Upon hearing the word "chess piece," Lu Qing'an glanced at Li Wensong and the others, speechless.

I have no idea what chess pieces are, nor do I know what strategy I'm devising. It's all just Li Wensong's wild imagination.

Not to mention I know what you want. If I could know what you want, wouldn't I have mind-reading abilities?

Xiao Qingyi also glanced at Lu Qing'an at this moment.

Do you really know what he wants?

"You don't need to ask that. There's only one thing I can tell you: what you want, you'll get it soon."

Lu Qing'an decisively used deceptive words to get away with it.

He used that phrase very well.

Before long, the specific meaning of this word will be different in everyone's eyes.

For some, "not long" is actually "a long time"; for others, "not long" is actually "not long"!

Li Muchen was stunned for a moment. He hadn't gotten an answer, but it was as if he had!

Will I get it in no time?!

If that's the case, then he can wait a bit!

Lu Qing'an abruptly changed the subject, looking at Zhang Shundao.

"Fellow Daoist, is there anything you wish to say to me?"

In light of Li Muchen's words, Zhang Shundao decided to take back what he had just wanted to say. He then smiled at Lu Qing'an and thought of the question he wanted to ask.

"Fellow Daoist, there's something I'd like to know: when will your Eternal Night Sect become one of the top ten powers in the Nine Directions and Ten Domains?"

He had made a bet with his senior brother that the Eternal Night Sect could surpass the Celestial Master's Mansion Daoist Sanctuary within a hundred years.

Lu Qing'an heard a question he could answer, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

"Within a hundred years!"

In his mind, elevating the Eternal Night Sect to one of the top powers in the Nine Directions and Ten Domains was no longer difficult. After all, they now had abundant resources and manpower, especially with the talent of Li Wensong, making the issue of capable and strong personnel completely resolved!

So he suspects it could happen within fifty years, let alone within a hundred years!

However, to be on the safe side, let's talk about within the last hundred years!

However, it was precisely these words of his that made Zhang Shundao admire him to the point of complete awe!

Good heavens, is this Peak Eternal Realm expert who has mastered the Rule of Cause and Effect?!

Could it be that they already had my bet with my senior brother under their control?!

That's awesome!!!!!!!!!