With Lu Li's arrival, the tables were turned. In the time for two incense sticks to burn, most of the Fire Beasts were killed and so were the Fire Ants. The rest of the Fire Beasts were nothing to worry about.
The rest of the warriors worked together to kill the Fire Fairies. Even though many of them were injured, it was not a problem. After the time for two incense sticks to burn, the Fire Fairies were all killed.
"Phew, phew!"
Many of them sat on the ground, not behaving like young masters. Many of them were injured. Some young ladies' robes were torn. They shyly went into their interspatial artifacts to clean up their wounds and put on new clothes.
Lu Li didn't have any blood on him and he didn't need to rest. He looked around and frowned.
He wanted to go back to the city by himself. But it seemed that if he left, less than half of them could make it back to the Heaven River City.
None of them could make it back if something bad happened to them.
Lu Li was unwilling to help this group of people. His face showed that he was in a dilemma.
Yuan Lingyun had been paying attention to him. She was a smart girl. She understood Lu Li's expression at once. She walked over, bowed and said, "Thank you, Divine Son, for saving our lives. We are grateful. Please, Divine Son, be a good man and lead us back to the Heaven River City."
Yuan Lingyun's words attracted many people's attention. They looked over and were alarmed to see Lu Li's emotionless face.
Lu Li didn't seem to be willing to lead them back.
But it was understandable. They had been treating Lu Li badly before. It was already precious that Lu Li was willing to help them. How could they expect him to escort them back?
This was a little too much for him to handle.
Seeing that Lu Li didn't say anything, Yuan Lingyun winked at the others.
Several young ladies understood at once. They walked over to Lu Li.
A young lady whose robe was stained with blood looked at Lu Li with a pitiful look and said, "Divine Son, you are a generous man. Please save us. If you don't take us with you, we will all die."
"Yes, Divine Son, we were wrong in the past. We know we are wrong.
You have to save us. Without you, we definitely won't be able to survive. "
"Divine Son, when we return this time, we will definitely report your contributions to the Hall of Elders. We will all support you in the future."
Several young masters walked over and said to Lu Li in a solemn tone. They were all very humble, looking like a bunch of poor kids.
Lu Li was still expressionless. These people were disciples of big families. They were sophisticated and good at acting.
At this moment, he looked so pitiful. After saying all the nice things, he would probably turn around and curse in his heart after he was safe.
Seeing that Lu Li still didn't say anything, Yuan Lingyun made up her mind. She bent her knees and was about to kneel down. Lu Li was so perceptive.
He immediately grabbed Yuan Lingyun's shoulder and looked at her indifferently, "Alright, there's no need to do this. I'll take you back."
"Thank you, Divine Son!"
Yuan Lingyun's face revealed a joyful expression, and a few young ladies' faces flushed red. The young masters let out a long sigh of relief.
Tan Long and the other two had disappeared for a few days, and it seemed likely that they would not be able to return. Yuan Lingyun and the others would not be able to make it back to Tianhe City.
"Recuperate and heal your wounds here. We will depart in half a day!"
Lu Li waved his hand. He flew to a nearby hill and sat down with his legs crossed to cultivate.
The young masters and young ladies sprang into action. Lu Li's calmness and strength had given them a backbone. They could relax.
They had plenty of elixirs with them. They found a place to sit and tend to their wounds.
Yuan Lingyun asked two people to patrol nearby and then flew over to Lu Li.
Yuan Lingyun was not injured and there was no blood on her. Lu Li smelled her fragrance when she got closer. He didn't open his eyes and continued to sit with his legs crossed.
Yuan Lingyun stood next to Lu Li. She thought it was impolite to look down at Lu Li like this. She took out a cattail hassock and sat down. She looked at Lu Li from the side and asked, "Divine Son, have you seen Tan Long, Ning Ao and Hu Qianjun?"
"Yes!"
Lu Li answered casually. Yuan Lingyun's heart was weighed down. She asked with a changed expression, "Are they … okay?"
"They are okay!"
Lu Li opened his eyes. He took out a Memory Crystal and threw it over. Yuan Lingyun was taken aback. Then she poured in divine energy and began to check with psychic power.
A moment later, she looked even worse. She took a deep breath, gazed into Lu Li's eyes and said with sincerity, "The three of them have only themselves to blame. Master is right to choose you as the Chosen One. You are much more powerful than us. We are like flowers in a greenhouse. We cannot withstand the storm. You are the real powerful warrior.
Well … from now on, I will give up on the idea of being a Divine Lady and focus on cultivation. I will fight for the position of a patriarch. "
"Eh?"
Lu Li looked at Yuan Lingyun with surprise. He stared into her eyes for a while, but he still couldn't tell if she was sincere or not.
This girl had a high EQ and she was good at pretending. Who could tell if she was telling the truth or not?
Lu Li thought about it and said, "You should fight for what you should. I will not be the Divine Son for long. The other three will lose their reputations at the Palace of Rakshasa after this.
Once I abdicate, the position of Divine Lady will be yours. You must work hard.
Your realm is high and your soul attainments are strong. But you need to improve your abilities in actual fights.
Forget that you are a goddess that everyone admires. Think of yourself as a warrior. Practice and you will achieve more in the future. "
Lu Li's words came from the bottom of his heart. His words were sincere and Yuan Lingyun could feel his sincerity.
She didn't understand why Lu Li said he would not be able to hold the position for long.
Wasn't the Divine Son good?
It was a position that many people yearned for.
She looked up at Lu Li, his dark and glowing eyes. Her heart trembled. Everything Lu Li said was true.
Somehow, she could tell — one day, Lu Li would go to a faraway place. He didn't have a sense of belonging here. Just like before, he didn't fit in with the others.
He didn't belong here and he didn't like it. He had no other choice but to stay here.
Her eyes suddenly turned as if she had thought of something. She suddenly sent a voice transmission and asked, "Divine Son, have you been implanted with the Mysterious Heaven Talisman?"
Lu Li said nothing. He just glanced at Yuan Lingyun. Yuan Lingyun understood everything as soon as they made eye contact.
She remembered what she found out about Lu Li — Lu Li betrayed the Palace of Hell, took Su Yueqin and Meng Li hostage, was hunted down and was attacked by four forces at the Palace of Hell. When he was at the brink of despair, Luo Feiyan showed up and brought him back to the Palace of Rakshasa.
"No wonder he doesn't want to be the Divine Son. He was forced!"
Yuan Lingyun's heart was touched. Lu Li had always been out of place, like a lone wolf, and this was the reason.
Her eyes grew softer. After the time for one incense stick to burn, she said, "Divine Son, in the future, if you need anything, just tell me. I will do my best."
Yuan Lingyun had thought it through. She had to find a way to help Lu Li leave. Only when Lu Li left could she really have the chance to become a Divine Lady.