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Chapter 136 Li Mengjie: Let's all share the great opportunity to become gods.
Chapter 136 Li Mengjie: Let's all share the great opportunity to become gods.
Damn it! She's clearly the one with the better skill in manipulating elements!
If my cultivation level hadn't been slightly lower and I hadn't been careless at the time, how could I have possibly lost to this guy!
Gu Yue was furious, her chest heaving slightly, but she didn't know how to refute Lu Xingchen's words—after all, she had indeed lost the battle that day.
Calm down, Gu Yue! Calm down!
You still have goals to achieve! Now is not the time to get angry!
Even though she was burning with anger inside, Gu Yue still put on a brave face, but her beautiful face was already flushed, clearly showing that she was quite angry.
If it weren't for the Dragon God Bracelet in his hand, which was the only medium to communicate with the Light Dragon King and obtain the coordinates of the Dragon Tomb, why would she have to swallow her anger like this?
If Lu Xingchen were alone, or dared to walk alone at night, Gu Yue would have already had Di Tian and the ferocious beasts tie him up and take him back to the main camp for her to deal with.
But he wasn't.
For the past month, Lu Xingchen has remained in the villa area of the Spirit Pagoda headquarters, rarely venturing out and never stepping out of the door.
When he occasionally went out, he was always accompanied by Li Mengjie to visit the high-ranking members of the Spirit Pagoda. He was always accompanied by a Super Douluo-level powerhouse, who did not give him even the slightest chance to take advantage of him.
With Di Tian and his group's strength, dealing with one or two Super Douluo would not be difficult, but this is the headquarters of the Spirit Pagoda, a place like a dragon's den and a tiger's lair.
Trying to kidnap someone right under the nose of a Super Douluo would inevitably cause a huge uproar. If it alerted the higher-ups of the Spirit Pagoda, the situation would be dire.
Therefore, Gu Yue could only suppress her temper, abandon her tough methods, and instead adopt a roundabout tactic, trying to invite Lu Xingchen to her base camp through normal communication.
"Just you wait, you wretched human brat. Once you're on my turf, I'll see how I handle you!" Gu Yue gritted her teeth inwardly, her fingers unconsciously clenching and then slowly relaxing.
Since Lu Xingchen has no interest in exploring elemental manipulation, let's try a different approach.
Gu Yue's gaze shifted to the conch shell the boy was playing with in his hand. A faint smile appeared on her lips. When she spoke, her voice had calmed down considerably, carrying a hint of something: "Are you interested in this kind of special item?"
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"Um?"
Lu Xingchen's fingers, which were turning the conch shell, suddenly stopped. He looked up at her, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
There is a play!
Gu Yue was overjoyed; she had finally figured out what this kid liked.
She raised her hand, gently toying with a strand of dark hair hanging in front of her with her slender fingertips, a sweet and soft smile playing on her lips, her tone carrying a hint of seduction: "Actually, I also have quite a few similar special props at home —"
She paused deliberately, looking at Lu Xingchen with a smile, leaving him in suspense.
"Really?"
The boy's eyes lit up instantly, his fingers unconsciously clenching the conch shell, his eyes full of curiosity, but he seemed too embarrassed to ask directly, which made Gu Yue secretly chuckle.
You little brat, just a human cub, I'll crush you!
Gu Yue was extremely pleased with himself, but his face remained calm and composed as he nodded and said, "Of course it's true. My family has a long history and possesses many treasures that are rarely seen in the outside world. I have quite a few conch shells like the one you have, which are derived from soul beasts. They were all obtained from powerful soul beasts deep within the Star Dou."
That's absolutely true.
The accumulation of hundreds of thousands of years in the Star Dou Great Forest is beyond the reach of any worldly force.
The tortoise shells left behind after the fall of powerful members of the Golden Tortoise Clan can be used in medicine, forged into high-level soul tools, and can also be used in special ways to draw upon auspicious power and predict good or bad fortune.
When Di Tiandu underwent his eighth Heavenly Tribulation, the true dragon scales that were struck off by lightning contained pure dragon power, which was infinitely mysterious.
Even the feathers of Bi Ji and the branches of the Demon King, with a little refinement, can become treasures containing the essence of life.
If all else fails, you can suffer a bit at Bear King's hands and pluck a few strands of its Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear fur to make a coat with incredible defensive capabilities.
Which of these items isn't a rare and special tool? Moreover, even if there weren't any readily available, with her abilities, crafting one wouldn't be difficult at all.
Anyway, as long as we can lure this human creature back to our base, the slight cost is nothing to worry about.
All of this was for the Dragon God Bracelet, for the coordinates of the Dragon Tomb!
Seeing Lu Xingchen's hesitant yet expectant expression, Gu Yue offered a way out, speaking gently: "If you are interested in these items, I can give you one as a gift."
"Um?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Xingchen's expectation faded instantly, replaced by a hint of wariness. He quickly shook his head, his tone sincere: "Let's forget it. I don't have anything valuable on me to exchange with you."
Gu Yue chuckled and waved her hand: "You don't need to pay anything. This is just a personal gift to you."
Before Lu Xingchen could refuse, she continued, "Don't be in such a hurry to decline. I'm not giving you this for nothing; I have my reasons."
"Firstly, as I said before, my teacher thinks highly of you and hopes that I can build a good relationship with you. I am doing this to fulfill my teacher's request. Since you are a disciple of the Holy Spirit Douluo, if my family members are in trouble in the future, we will have a way to turn to."
This was half true and half false. Leng Yaozhu did mention that she should befriend Lu Xingchen, but it was just a casual remark. Whether she did it or not was entirely up to her.
Gu Yue paused for a moment, then said, "Secondly, after hearing about you, the elders in my family were very surprised that your martial soul could also control the elements, which is quite similar to mine. They really want to meet you and hope that I can invite you to my home as a guest."
These words were well-reasoned and watertight; no one could find fault with them.
But Lu Xingchen simply looked at her, his eyes clear, and suddenly asked, "And what are your own thoughts?"
"Um?"
Gu Yue was slightly taken aback, clearly not expecting him to ask such a question, and was momentarily speechless.
Lu Xingchen took a half step forward, looking at her earnestly, and said, word by word, "If you're only suppressing your emotions to approach me to please your teacher and elders, then there's no need for that. Like is like, dislike is dislike; why force it?"
"I won't accept the gift. If your family member really gets sick in the future, I will do my best to treat them. If I'm not able to, I will ask Teacher Ya-li for help. So, you don't need to try so hard to please me."
The boy's voice was clear and sincere, without the slightest affectation, striking straight into Gu Yue's heart.
This human cub doesn't seem so bad after all.
Gu Yue's impression of him subtly changed.
In fact, from the very beginning, Gu Yue had a good impression of Lu Xingchen. Being recognized by the Dragon God Bracelet and protected by the Light Dragon King meant that he had gained the respect of the entire dragon race.
Moreover, the pure silver dragon aura emanating from the boy was of the same origin as hers, making her instinctively feel close to him.
Ultimately, as the Silver Dragon King who had transformed and rebuilt his cultivation, she was Lu Xingchen's ancestor in terms of bloodline. From the very beginning, she regarded him as a junior.
She was so angry earlier because during the duel, this kid not only struck her with lightning, but also punched her hard in the left eye, making her lose face and causing her excruciating pain.
Now, she clearly sees his strong interest in special items, and she wants to use this interest to lure him back to the base camp.
The so-called teachers and family elders were just excuses she made up to make the reason for giving gifts seem reasonable.
But the young man in front of her, after hearing her reasons, was not concerned with the tempting treasures, but with whether she was sincere and whether she was forcing herself.
For some reason, a sense of shame quietly rose from the bottom of her heart. Gu Yue felt that she had judged a gentleman by the standards of a petty person.
"Actually, from my personal perspective, I don't dislike you that much."
Gu Yue subconsciously turned her head away, avoiding Lu Xingchen's gaze, her voice barely audible, carrying a hint of awkwardness.
"What did you say? I didn't hear you clearly."
Seeing this, Lu Xingchen deliberately took a step closer, put his ear close to hers, and looked at her with a hint of a smile in his eyes, pretending to be puzzled.
This guy! He definitely did it on purpose!
Gu Yue was instantly embarrassed and annoyed. She reached out and pinched Lu Xingchen's cheek, gently kneading it with a smiling expression: "I mean, you do have some redeeming qualities."
"From a personal perspective, if I could win you over with some small favors, it might be beneficial for my future development. So, how about it? Want to come home with me? I can make the decision so you can pick anything you want from my family's treasure trove."
Yes, it's Gu Yue Ming brand.
Anyway, she didn't have any bad intentions towards Lu Xingchen. Even if she tricked him back to Xingdou, she would at most drug him to make him unconscious, and then try to communicate with the Light Dragon King in the Dragon God Bracelet to get the location of the Dragon Tomb.
From beginning to end, she never intended to hurt him in the slightest.
If it were at the beginning, Gu Yue might have taken advantage of the boy's unconsciousness to secretly stomp on his feet a couple of times, to avenge the punch he threw at her eye socket.
But after their conversation, she could sense that the boy was kind-hearted and had no ill intentions.
As a half-dragon god and the lord of all the ferocious beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest, she wasn't so narrow-minded. Considering Lu Xingchen's sincerity, she could forgive that small grudge.
Of course, those who need to be tricked into coming home will still be tricked! This point will never waver!
Lu Xingchen reached out and slapped away Gu Yue's mischievous little hand, rubbed her slightly reddened cheek, and smiled helplessly: "Going to your house isn't out of the question, but—"
"Om one" 6
Before he could finish speaking, a deep hum suddenly sounded, and the metal door on one side of the hall began to slowly open.
Immediately afterwards, Li Mengjie's hunched figure emerged from behind the door.
Her light swept lightly over Gu Yue without pausing, and she walked straight to Lu Xingchen's side, took his wrist without saying a word, and strode towards the elevator.
"Little Master Xingchen, the old woman's matter has been almost resolved."
Li Mengjie's voice was somewhat urgent, and she walked quickly: "But before leaving, this old woman also made an appointment with the two lords, Purgatory Douluo and Cold Rhyme Douluo. They are both well-known figures who are usually hard to meet."
"This is a good opportunity for me to take you to meet them, so you can get acquainted with them. If you ever run into trouble in the future, you might be able to use this connection to get these two Your Majesties to lend a hand."
She patted Lu Xingchen's hand again, her tone reassuring: "Weren't you worried about missing the start of the semester at Tianhai Academy? Don't worry, as long as we see the Purgatory Douluo tonight, we can set off back to Tianhai City tomorrow afternoon."
As she spoke, Li Mengjie's steps quickened, as if there was something extremely urgent that could not be delayed even for a moment.
Lu Xingchen was gripped by her wrist and had no way to resist. He could only turn his head and give Gu Yue an apologetic look.
The elevator doors slowly opened, and Li Mengjie pulled him into the elevator. Just before the doors closed, he raised his other hand and waved gently in Gu Yue's direction, his voice carrying through the gap: "See you next time, Gu Yue."
"Ding-a-ling" 6
The cold metal door closed completely, obscuring Lu Xingchen's figure and blocking Gu Yue's view.
The lobby fell silent instantly, leaving only Gu Yue standing there blankly, her gaze fixed on the closed elevator door, motionless.
So close! Just a tiny bit more!
That human cub had clearly agreed to go home with her, and her long-planned scheme was about to come to fruition, but why was it so short of success?
A surge of intense anger and resentment instantly shattered the previous calm. Gu Yue clenched her fists and stomped her foot hard on the smooth ground, making a dull thud.
Her delicate features were filled with annoyance and anger, and even the air around her seemed to ripple with subtle elemental fluctuations due to her emotions.
Li Mengjie!
The name crushed deep within her heart, carrying a chilling coldness.
You have ruined my plans; you are now facing certain death!
Meanwhile, in the villa area of the Spirit Pagoda.
Under Li Mengjie's guidance, Lu Xingchen finally met the person he had been longing to see.
A very handsome middle-aged man and a beautiful woman with a gentle temperament.
Purgatory Douluo: Eternal Breeze. One of the councilors of the Spirit Pagoda, a level 99 Limit Douluo, with demigod cultivation.
Han Yun Douluo: Xia Zheng Leng, a level 97 Super Douluo.
These two are both famous figures in the Spirit Pagoda, and it's usually difficult to even meet them. However, Ji Mengjie is also one of the councilors of the Spirit Pagoda, so it's not too difficult for her to contact them.
"Councilor Li, we were quite surprised that you would take the initiative to meet with my wife and me. What is it that you wish to discuss with us?"
"Qian Gu Qing Feng said calmly, Li Mengjie has an eccentric temper and doesn't have many friends in the Spirit Pagoda. At most, she and her husband are just ordinary colleagues."
However, this time they took the initiative to meet with him, claiming that there was a great opportunity, so Qian Gu Qing Feng became interested and took the initiative to meet with him.
"Of course, I have a great opportunity to share with you two, but before that, please allow me to introduce someone." With that, Li Mengjie gently nudged Lu Xingchen in front of her.
"Hmm?" Upon hearing this, Qian Gu Qingfeng and Xia Zheng Leng both looked over with some curiosity.
"Greetings, seniors. I am ————"
Lu Xingchen stepped forward, a calm smile on his face.
The night wind has blown by, and the Spirit Pagoda is destined to be anything but peaceful tonight.