Lu Li cherished the half a month. He didn't go out at all and spent all his time studying the Dragon Wrestling Skill. If he could make the final step in half a month, then he and Hou San would have a better chance of survival.
Lu Li was only one step away. Sometimes, this step was like a moat. If he could not make it, he could not. This kind of bottleneck was the most troublesome.
For example, many warriors were stuck at the peak of several tribulations and could not make the breakthrough. They would be stuck there for the rest of their lives, which was frustrating.
Half a month passed by quickly. What disappointed Lu Li was that he still could not make the final step of the Dragon Wrestling Skill.
He could not use the Dragon Wrestling Skill until he had mastered it.
This was what upset Lu Li the most. It would be great if he could multiply his strength.
Lu Li went out as soon as the time was up. The warriors were gathering at the plaza and Hou San was among them.
Commander Cao and the other commander, Commander Long, had been waiting here for a long time. Commander Long was older, and his expression was old-fashioned and solemn.
He and Commander Cao were polite. They cupped their fists and saluted to Lu Li.
"Greetings, commander!"
The warriors, on the other hand, were enthusiastic. They all got down on one knee.
This commander's reputation was flourishing, but many soldiers had never seen him before.
All of Commander Cao's subordinates had seen Lu Li and he had saved their lives.
They respected Lu Li even more.
"Rise!"
Lu Li waved his hand calmly. To the warriors, he was more dignified. They would not be used to a big shot smiling at them.
"Where is Deputy Commander?
Have you sent someone to invite him? "
Lu Li turned to Commander Cao. He was here. Why was Meng Li not here yet?
Did he want them to wait for another four hours?
What would happen to his dignity then?
"I have sent someone to invite him!"
Commander Cao nodded. His attitude was very respectful, but there was a strange expression in the depths of his eyes. It was hard to tell what it was.
"Then let's wait!"
Lu Li waved his hand and stood on the side in silence. He even closed his eyes as if he was resting.
Even though his eyes were closed, he was secretly activating the trace of the Great Dao. His senses were much sharper.
He felt many people were looking at him. Many warriors were sneaking glances at him. But they were all filled with admiration and enthusiasm. There was no hostility.
"Eh?"
Commander Cao threw Lu Li a glance and then looked away. Even though it was just a glance, Lu Li sensed something special from Commander Cao's eyes.
Killing intent!
Just now, Lu Li already felt something was off. Now, he could sense it clearly. If it were not for the Trace of the Great Path, he might not be able to sense it so clearly.
A man would not show killing intent for no reason, not to mention that Lu Li once saved his life.
Even though Li was disrespectful to Commander Cao before, it was not worth killing intent.
What was going on?
Lu Li did not know. But since Commander Cao dared to show his killing intent in front of so many people, it meant that Commander Cao had made up his mind to kill Lu Li.
Lu Li felt worse and worse as he connected the dots. Why did Commander Cao want to kill him?
He was not afraid of a peak third tribulation, but he did not know the cause of the matter, which made him feel inexplicably uneasy.
Time went by bit by bit. Lu Li became more and more agitated because Meng Li still hadn't come after waiting for an hour. This made him extremely angry.
Time moved on. Lu Li was getting agitated. Meng Li had been waiting for an hour, but Lu Li didn't open his eyes. Meng Li squinted.
Meng Li was late. After the time for three incense sticks to burn, Lu Li didn't open his eyes. Meng Li looked at him from the distance and squinted …
"Killing intent!"
Lu Li sensed it. It was weak but it was real. Like Commander Cao, it was well hidden. But under the effect of the Trace of Dao, there was nowhere to hide.
"Good!"
Lu Li laughed out of anger. This was a trap. It was not aimed at the elixir, but at him and Hou San. Meng Li and Commander Cao wanted to kill him.
"Ha, ha, ha!"
Meng Li walked over in strides. He cupped his fists and said, "Commander, please forgive me. I was delayed. Sorry to keep you waiting. Shall we go?"
Lu Li opened his eyes. Coldness could be seen in his eyes. He looked at Meng Li and said, "Commander Meng, can you tell me what was delayed?"
Meng Li was surprised. Lu Li waited for him at the Residence of Patriarchs for more than four hours without saying a word.
In addition to Lu Li, even Patriarch Yang didn't dare to say a word. Why was he so serious this time?
Wasn't it better for everyone to be clear about some things?
Why did he have to wear it?
Why did he have to be so formal?
Meng Li didn't even think that Lu Li would ask him something so he didn't know how to answer.
He was embarrassed. He thought about it and said, "Commander, Patriarch Yang was looking for me. That is why I was delayed. How about I ask him to come and explain?"
Since Lu Li was looking for trouble, Meng Li didn't mind embarrassing him in front of so many warriors.
He could easily ask Patriarch Yang to come. How could Lu Li argue with Patriarch Yang?
Lu Li asked coldly, "Commander Meng, can you tell me why Patriarch Yang is looking for you?
Tell me first. I will ask someone to confirm later. "
"Eh..."
Meng Li's expressions changed. If so, he would be exposed. By then, he would not be able to step down.
His eyes grew cold. What the hell was wrong with Lu Li? He wouldn't let Meng Li go.
Did Lu Li really think he was somebody?
Meng Li snorted. He decided not to give face to Lu Li. He said coldly, "Commander, are you looking for trouble with me for no reason?"
"What a joke!"
Lu Li laughed out loud and shouted with awe-inspiring righteousness, "Meng Li, the Mansion of Patriarchs has already set the time to set off. Thousands of us are here. We have been waiting for you here for more than an hour, and you are late.
That is fine. What is more — you found some excuses to deceive the higher-ups. You even used the power of a patriarch to suppress us. Do you really think this is your home?
A country has its laws and an army has its discipline. You have violated the rules. What is your punishment? "
Lu Li used to be an emperor as well. He had led an empire and managed many people.
What was more, he had killed many people. When he was angry, he would be very powerful and scary.
Meng Li moved his lips. He wanted to refute but he didn't know what to say. There were so many warriors here. He was late and he didn't have a good reason.
He had a distinguished status in the Hell Palace but the Hell Palace was not his home. The Hell Palace had strict rules. Not even Su Yueqin dared to mess around, let alone Meng Li. Otherwise, she would be punished by the Hall of Penalty.
Commander Cao was getting impatient. He said, "Commander, these are trivial matters. Just let it go. Don't delay the departure of the army."
"Yes, yes!"
Another commander nodded and said, "Trivial matters. There is no need to get serious. Let's go, shall we?"
"What are trivial matters?
What are they? "