Lu Li had indeed given Li Qiang a headache. Lu Li had been in seclusion in the castle and never stepped out of the castle. He would only go out to hand in the Spring Sun Gold once the month was up.
After handing in the Spring Sun Gold, Lu Li returned to the castle and didn't step out.
Li Qiang could secretly hire many God Spirit slaves in the Valley of Vicissitudes, but Lu Li didn't go into the mine. He couldn't possibly find someone to kill his way into the castle, right?
By then, the people he mobilized would all die, and he would probably be finished as well.
"Hehe, how many people did you kill?
How much Spring Sun Gold did you get? "
On the third month, when Lu Li handed in the Spring Sun Gold, Su Zixi followed him into Lu Li's room and asked curiously.
Lu Li didn't step out for two months, but he was able to hand in the Spring Sun Gold so easily. It meant that he must have obtained plenty of Spring Sun Gold.
The only way to obtain so much Spring Sun Gold so easily was to kill and seize the treasure.
Lu Li didn't answer Su Zixi's question and asked, "Why? Are you lacking Spring Sun Gold?
If so, I can give you some. "
"No need. Hehe!"
Su Zixi let out a leisurely laugh, and his face was filled with evil charm. His hand flashed with radiance, and countless Spring Sun Gold appeared in his hand. He grinned and said, "A few idiots had designs on me, and I killed them. I got a few hundred Spring Sun Gold, which is enough for the mission."
"Oh?"
Lu Li was slightly astonished. He didn't expect Su Zixi to have such powerful combat strength despite looking so frail and small.
However, when he recalled that Su Zixi's great-grandfather was the town elder of the prefecture, he should have imparted plenty of good stuff to Su Zixi. It was understandable that Su Zixi's combat strength was so strong.
Lu Li nodded and said, "I also killed a few idiots and obtained the Spring Sun Gold needed for this year. I might as well cultivate in seclusion in the castle."
"Impressive!"
Su Zixi gave a thumbs up and muttered for a moment before saying, "The men sent by my great-grandfather are already on the move. I reckon that I will leave this place in two months.
I don't know when I will be able to meet Brother Li again. "
"There will always be a chance!" Lu Li pursed his lips and smiled... "Who knows, we might have a chance to fight side by side by side and kill the enemy?
If we can meet again next time, let's drink and chat happily. "
"Alright, it's a promise!"
Su Zixi extended his hand and shook Lu Li's hand tightly before he stood up and bade farewell.
Lu Li continued his seclusion. During this period of time, he had been comprehending the third rank of the Stoneman Divine Sculpture Art, and there were already initial results. He reckoned that he would be able to completely comprehend it in less than two months.
The third stage of the Divine Stoneman Puppet Technique could create many stoneman puppets with combat power comparable to Deities.
However, these puppets should not be too strong. Fortunately, he could condense many of them, which would be of some use.
Time passed quickly, and two months had passed peacefully. Lu Li originally thought that the next few months would be spent leisurely, but he didn't expect something big to happen.
The room's restriction was radiating with light. When Lu Li opened the door and saw Su Zixi, he frowned and asked, "Are you leaving?"
"No …"
Su Zixi smiled bitterly and said, "Blue Flame Manor is in great trouble right now. The Abyss Devils have invaded the manor, and many martial practitioners have been devilized.
My grandfather's men were killed on the way here. I don't think … they will be able to come back anytime soon. "
"Demon?"
The scene of Sha Di killing the devil appeared in Lu Li's mind as he asked with bewilderment, "The devil can enter the Divine World?
Or are there devils lurking in the Divine World itself? "
"There are no devils lurking in the Divine World. Once they appear, the experts will be dispatched to kill them."
Su Zixi explained, "This time, there was a disturbance in the spatial zone. A few devils infiltrated the Divine World, but they were quickly killed. The experts of the Divine World will not allow the devils to do as they please."
"Oh, that's good!"
Hearing that the devils were killed, Lu Li didn't take it to heart. This had nothing to do with him.
Unexpectedly, Su Zixi waved his hand and said, "Let's go. Commander Ye is gathering us at the plaza.
The nearby sects have been demonized by the devils. Commander Ye wants to gather everyone to eliminate the Demon Envoys. "
"Us?"
Lu Li was astonished and asked with bewilderment, "Blue Flame Manor has so many experts. Why is he asking us to go?
We are not from Blue Flame Manor. "
"Logically speaking, we don't have to do anything!"
Su Zixi looked confused as well. He said, "Blue Flame Manor does have a lot of prefecture army. Moreover, there are many experts from the nearby sects.
I don't know the reason, but Commander Ye has given the order. We have to go. Let's go. "
"There's a conspiracy!"
Lu Li instinctively became alert. They were only serving here, which meant that they were working for Blue Flame Manor. However, they were free to do anything. Blue Flame Manor had no right to order them to do anything.
Moreover, most of the Divine Spirits weren't strong. Although there were more than ten thousand of them, they were not as strong as a few hundred prefecture army.
Why would Blue Flame Manor send them to eliminate the Demon Envoys?
There must be something fishy going on.
"Could it be … the triangular-eyed prefecture army's conspiracy?"
Lu Li's eyes flickered as he followed Su Zixi out. There were already thousands of people gathered at the plaza. Countless Divine Spirits were also gathering at the plaza.
The few hundred prefecture army of Blue Flame Manor were all gathered at the plaza. Commander Ye was right there, waiting for everyone to gather.
Lu Li followed Su Zixi and walked towards the crowd. He glanced at the prefecture army standing at the plaza. When he saw the triangular-eyed prefecture army, his heart sank immediately.
The triangular-eyed prefecture army's gaze just happened to sweep over. Although it looked casual, Lu Li could still feel the coldness in his eyes!
Lu Li's mind started spinning. The Demon Envoys entering the Divine Realm definitely had nothing to do with the triangular-eyed prefecture army. He didn't have that much power either.
However, Commander Ye mobilizing the laborers of Blue Flame Manor definitely had something to do with this triangular-eyed prefecture army!
The triangular-eyed prefecture army wanted to use this opportunity to lure him out of Blue Flame Valley. Then, he would find a chance to capture or kill him alive!
"What's wrong, Li Li?"
Li Lu? "Su Zixi noticed Lu Li's awful expression and asked with concern.
"It's nothing!"
Lu Li waved his hand and pretended to be relaxed. He thought … was Yan Tiangang waiting outside?
What if he 'coincidentally' passed by and killed him?
Time passed by slowly. More and more people gathered at the plaza. Commander Ye waved his hand at the prefecture army. Rays of light shone from the prefecture army's hands. Then, void beasts expanded and floated in the air.
"Everyone, listen up!"
Commander Ye's cold voice rang out, "A few days ago, a few Demons descended. Although Blue Flame Manor had sent out a few experts to kill the Demons, a dozen small sects nearby had been demonized.
As a member of Blue Flame Manor, it is my duty to share the Manor Lord's burden. That is why I have gathered everyone to eliminate the Demon Envoys.
Of course … I won't let you work for nothing. Those who go will be exempted from years of labor. We will be the main force. All you need to do is to guard the perimeter and prevent the Demon Envoys from escaping. If you don't want to go … hmph. "
Commander Ye's threat was obvious. As the commander of Blue Flame Manor, no one dared to raise an objection. Of course, there was no good in offending Commander Ye.
"Split up and enter the void beasts!"
The prefecture army spread out and commanded everyone. The triangular-eyed happened to come to Lu Li's side. He pointed his blue spear at everyone and shouted, "Hurry up! Otherwise, the Demon Envoys will escape. It will be even more troublesome to eliminate them in the future."
Lu Li wanted to say that he didn't want to go, but his heart sank when he saw the triangular-eyed pointing his spear at him.
If he said that he didn't want to go and the triangular-eyed prefecture army took the opportunity to kill him, Commander Ye wouldn't say anything even if he didn't like it.