Lan Jue frowned. "But I can tell that Mo Xiao really likes you."
Huali shook his head. "It's different. It feels different. I can treat her as a friend and a partner, but I can't treat her as a wife. I will never like her."
"Then why are you still getting married?
Aren't you harming her?
Besides, you said that you have a true love. I can tell that you were serious at that time.
If you marry Mo Xiao, what will happen to your true love? "
Huali smiled. He was really too good-looking. His smile actually made Lan Jue feel a sense of melancholy.
That moving face was really pitiful.
"I have no choice but to get married. Mo Xiao is destined to be the main inheritor of Neptune.
This is the family's responsibility.
I have to complete it.
She will give birth to my child through technological means and give birth to the next generation of Neptune.
And our marriage is just a formality. "
At this point, he paused. "The person I truly love, in fact, doesn't know that I love her.
Do you know what it means to have a secret love? "
Lan Jue was stunned, as if he had heard a fairy tale. "You have a secret love?
You just need to tell her about this condition. Do you think she will not agree? "In his eyes, Huali was the most perfect man in the world.
Huali smiled bitterly and shook his head. "You don't understand."
Lan Jue said, "I will understand if you say it.
What's going on?
Let Big Brother answer your questions. "
Huali said, "I'm too afraid of hurting her. I'm even more afraid that we won't be able to be friends in the future.
She has a lover, so I can't say it.
Maybe this true love will always be buried in the depths of my heart and I will never say it.
Until the day I die.
But do you know, it feels really good to love someone.
All I can do is to never betray her with my body and soul. "
Lan Jue stared at him with her mouth agape. "I didn't know that Ali is such an infatuated man."
Huali smiled. "There are many things that you can't see.
Alright, I'll go back first.
But how are you doing?
When can you break through? "
Lan Jue: "Maybe soon.
You have to work hard. Don't wait for me to break through, and then you won't be my match. "
Huali shrugged her shoulders. "Then why don't we spar tomorrow? I'll abuse you to my heart's content before you break through."
Lan Jue chuckled, "Alright, do you think I'm afraid of you?
Don't think you can bully me just because you're a Paragon.
At that time, it's hard to say who will abuse who. "
"Alright," Huali agreed. "I've got nothing better to do. Let's make it a warm-up match for them tomorrow."
Lan Jue's words weren't baseless. When they'd fought the Terminator, he and Qianlin had used the Harmonious Swords. The Terminator's Harmonious Swords had been a huge blow to them, but how could it not have been the same for them?
Lan Jue could feel Zhou Qianlin fall into a deep slumber as soon as they became one. It was the calm before a breakthrough.
In other words, Zhou Qianlin was on the verge of breaking through to ninth level ninth rank.
At that time, they only needed to settle for a period of time, and they would soon be able to complete the breakthrough.
Early in the morning, Lan Jue awoke from his meditation.
His eyes were gentle and placid, without the slightest sharpness.
If one didn't know him well, they would think that he was just an ordinary person at this moment.
His Taiji cultivation had deepened, and Lan Jue discovered that the more he cultivated his All-Heaven lightning, the calmer it felt.
However, within that calmness, there was an unparalleled aura.
It wasn't just protogenia, it was protogenia.
It was the protogenia of All-Heaven lightning.
Or perhaps it was more accurate to say it was in sync with universal protogenia.
The absorption of the thunder essence was nearing its end. It was only a third of its original size, but the rate at which it was being absorbed was much faster.
Immortal qi was one thing, but the pure thunder element within had completely transformed Lan Jue's Discipline.
Lan Jue was in peak condition, and could be described as a half-step Paragon.
Add to that the power of Captus, his conversation with Huali last night wasn't just for show.
Ding-dong. The doorbell chimed.
Lan Jue's thoughts flickered, and he knew who it was.
He opened the door.
It was the Pharmacist, her face calm.
"You're awake?
Sorry to disturb you so early in the morning. "The Pharmacist walked in with a smile on her face.
She looked as if she were back to normal.
"How was your rest, sister?" Lan Jue asked with a smile.
"Very good," the Pharmacist replied.
"Ah, there's something I need to tell you.
The Major League is trying to congregate as many people as possible on the planets.
There's a shortage of resources.
I want to take advantage of the situation before it gets too bad to buy some herbs.
Otherwise the Hall of Supreme Harmony won't be able to make ends meet.
I'm planning to supply Star Division with some pills as well.
Everyone will have some.
At least we'll have a better chance of survival on the battlefield. "
Lan Jue smiled. "That's a good thing!
Where are you planning to go, sister? "
"The Northern Alliance has a few resource planets that produce the best herbs," the Pharmacist replied.
"I'm going.
I looked around Luo yesterday, but I couldn't find any.
I'm going to go there myself. "
Lan Jue nodded. "I'll probably be here for another two days.
Why don't you come with me when I'm done here? "
The Pharmacist shook her head. "We don't have a lot of time.
You go about your business, I'll be right back.
I've already found a ship.
Once I find the herbs, I'll head straight back to Skyfire. "
Lan Jue nodded. "Alright.
Be careful. "
The Pharmacist smiled, and reached out to ruffle his hair. Her voice was soft and affectionate. "Silly boy, I'm a Paragon now.
I have Occisus to protect me, what's there to worry about?
Don't worry.
I'm going. "
She patted Lan Jue's shoulder, then turned to leave.
She'd only taken a few steps when she stopped. She turned back to look at Lan Jue, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she gave him a small smile and walked away.
Lan Jue watched the Pharmacist's back as she left. He couldn't help but feel a sense of loss.
He knew the pain the Pharmacist was feeling.
Time was the only way to resolve it.
He found Lan Qing for breakfast.
Chu Cheng and Huali arrived.
"Huali, I've already reported the situation to the Eastern Alliance.
The President has already returned to Skyfire. He'll be holding a secret meeting to discuss the situation.
You should also send someone to the Eastern Alliance as soon as possible to discuss the matter in person. After all, this is a serious matter.
The relationship between the Eastern Alliance and the Western Alliance can't be rushed. "
Huali nodded. "That won't be a problem. We've already come up with a plan to get rid of the Western Alliance.
I'll send Mo Xiao over to discuss it in person.
She's my fiancée now, and she has full authority to represent the Hanhai Group. "
"That's good," Lan Qing said. "You can ask her to contact you later."
Huali smiled and nodded. Her eyes fell on Lan Jue. "Today is a good day!
Not only is Ah-Cheng about to break through.
You can even let me deal with a certain someone.
He's never won since I've known him.
It looks like today's the day. "
Lan Jue chuckled. "Don't think you've won. You'll know when we fight!"
Huali's eyes widened. "I didn't know you were so confident!
That's an entire realm of difference. "
A Paragon and an Adept, even by a hair's breadth, were as different as heaven and earth!
Hua Li had a lot of faith in himself.
Chu Cheng didn't show any signs of disappointment. He was calm, and didn't say anything. His eyes, however, glowed with a faint gray light.
He'd prepared well last night.
"A-Cheng, I have a question. Is there a place in Luo City suitable for sparring?
A place that can withstand our strength. "Huali turned to Chu Cheng.
Chu Cheng's voice was smug. "Of course there is. I've already found a place.
It's the Terminator's place.
We're lucky, the Terminator's gone into seclusion somewhere. The place is empty.
He gave me special permission to use that place. "
He lowered his voice to a mysterious whisper. "Did you see it yesterday?
A beam of light rose from somewhere on Luo, piercing the clouds.
I'm guessing that's the Terminator's power. He's about to break through. "
Lan Jue and Lan Qing exchanged a glance. The Terminator was about to break through, but that light didn't belong to him.
A verti-car. A familiar place.
It was indeed the place where Lan Qing, Lan Jue, and the Terminator had sparred yesterday. The roof had been repaired.
Everything looked as it had been in the beginning.
"We'll go first!"
Huali clung to Lan Jue's shoulder eagerly. Her eyes were filled with malice as she rubbed her palms together. "I've waited a long time for this day.
I'll be gentle with you, don't worry. "
Lan Jue shot him a look. Chu Cheng chuckled. "Actually, Ah Jue, I can do it too.
Why don't we do it together, boss?
Why don't you take a break and be our referee? "
Lan Jue looked at Huali, then back at Chu Cheng. "From the looks of it, you're going to pick the soft one?"
Huali smiled, and Chu Cheng puffed out his chest. Neither said a word, but their intentions were clear.
"Come on, Ali.
A-Cheng, you watch first. "Lan Jue didn't show the slightest hint of anger. Instead, she walked to the center of the arena with a smile on her face.
Huali looked at him suspiciously, then back at Chu Cheng. "Why do I have a bad feeling about this?
He's not a Paragon, is he?
But it doesn't feel right. "
"He hasn't broken through. You go." Lan Qing said softly.