It was not one patriarch who received Lu Li, but two.
Dragon Ni Yun showed Lu Li to a side chamber. Even though it was only a side chamber, it was luxurious and magnificent. Lu Li could feel the pressure in the room, suffocating him.
Two old men were sitting in the room. Both of them were wearing luxurious robes and were dignified. Just by sitting there, Lu Li felt two mountains were pressing down on him.
"Lu Li, this is our Patriarch Rain and Patriarch Shan!"
Dragon Ni Yun first bowed with respect and then introduced them to Lu Li. He sent a message to Lu Li, "Patriarch Shan is our Ninth Patriarch. He might have just arrived."
Lu Li bowed with respect and said, "Greetings, Patriarch Rain and Patriarch Shan!"
The two patriarchs were both at the peak of the Fifth Tribulation. After releasing the Dragon Reverse Blood Seal, they would be as powerful as Lords of the Sixth Tribulation. Even in the Third Heaven, they would be the best.
While Lu Li was observing the two, they were observing him as well. Patriarch Ping had sent a message back and gave them a brief description of Lu Li. The two patriarchs were very interested in Lu Li.
Patriarch Rain stroked his beard, waved his hand to let Dragon Ni Yun go and said, "My friend, you are welcome. I heard that you are the successor of Emperor Zi?"
Lu Li didn't hide anything. He told the truth, "Not really. Before Emperor Zi's remnant soul disappeared, he didn't accept me as his protégé.
However, I obtained the Purple Emperor's body and comprehended the Purple Emperor's Spinning Dragon Technique. I also have a good relationship with the Purple Emperor's subordinate, the King of Thousand Transformations. I also have a good relationship with the Yin Clan. I can be considered half a successor.
"The Dragon Battling Spell is a heaven-defying art. You were able to learn it, and you have a close relationship with the Yin Family. You can indeed be counted as half an inheritor." Master Rain nodded slightly, then said, "Can you show me that bead?"
Lu Li took out the yellow bead and threw it over. Patriarch Rain took it over and poured divine energy into it. The bead glowed and some obscure patterns appeared on it.
"Just as I thought!"
Master Rain and Master Shan looked at each other, a hint of surprise in their eyes. Master Rain thought for a while and asked, "This bead was given to you by the Yin Family?"
"No!"
At this moment, Lu Li dared not to hide anything. He said, "Patriarch Heping said I was from the Yin Family. I was afraid that Patriarch Ping would not receive me.
Actually, I brought this bead from a plane in the Second Heaven. The person who gave it to me is called the Great Demon King. She's a woman, and she's the strongest person in our plane. I wonder if the two elders have heard of her? "
"Level Two?
Great Demon King?
A woman? "
The two elders looked at each other with confusion in their eyes. Master Rain thought for a while and said, "How about this? My friend Lu, you stay here for a while. We will be right back!"
Lu Li nodded and sat down. Patriarch Rain asked a maid to serve tea and then left with Patriarch Shan.
Lu Li sat quietly by himself. It seemed that the two patriarchs didn't know about the Great Demon King. Should he ask a Great Patriarch or a Family Patriarch?
Lu Li waited for an hour before Patriarch Rain and Patriarch Shan came over. They looked more solemn. Seeing that Lu Li was about to stand up, Patriarch Rain waved his hand and said, "Lu Li, you don't have to be so polite. The person who asked you to come here is related to a patriarch of our family that has just passed away. You are on our side."
"A patriarch that has passed away?"
Lu Li frowned. How old was Patriarch Rain's patriarch? How could the Great Demon King be related to a patriarch of their family?
Then the Great Demon King must be old as well.
Judging from Patriarch Rain's tone, this patriarch might be a powerful warrior of the Lord Realm. How could the Great Demon King be related to a powerful warrior of the Lord Realm?
Since he was related to a Lord-ranked powerhouse, was the Great Demon King also a warrior of the same rank?
Lu Li could not figure it out. He could not tell how powerful the Great Demon King was. He nodded and said, "The Great Demon King asked me to trade half of the scripture with you. I wonder …"
"No problem!"
Patriarch Rain said frankly, "Before our patriarch passed away, he said that if anyone has this bead, he must give the half of the scripture to that person.
I don't think it's necessary. You can take the half of the scripture back with you. This is the will of our patriarch and we cannot disobey it. "
"Buzzing ~"
Patriarch Rain shook his hand and threw the bead to Lu Li. Lu Li caught the bead and took a look. There was indeed half a volume of Ancient Scripture in it. The Ancient Scripture looked similar to the page he had. They should be of the same origin.
Lu Li was relieved that he had finished his business with the Great Demon King. Now, there was only Lu Ling to deal with.
He stood up, cupped his fists and said, "Patriarch Rain, Patriarch Shan, I have a favor to ask."
Patriarch Rain didn't change his expressions. He waved his hand and said, "Go ahead."
Lu Li took out Lu Ling's portrait and walked over with respect. He handed it to Patriarch Rain and asked, "Have you seen this person?"
Patriarch Rain and Patriarch Shan glanced over. They raised their eyebrows. Even though it was just a flash, it could not escape Lu Li's attention.
Lu Li was delighted. They must have known Lu Ling or else they wouldn't have reacted like this.
They thought about it for a while and their expressions returned to normal. Patriarch Rain looked up at Lu Li and asked, "Lu, why do you want to know about this person?"
Patriarch Rain's words were not biased and he didn't reveal anything. Lu Li thought about it and said, "This person is related to me. She once saved my life.
I heard that she is at the Dragon Rebel Valley so I want to meet her and thank her in person. "
"Saved your life?"
Master Rain and Master Shan exchanged a look, both showing a confused expression. Master Rain then asked, "Where did this man save you?"
This question caught Lu Li's attention. Lu Li thought quickly and said, "At the Zi Yang Land."
Master Rain and Master Shan looked at each other again. Their faces darkened. Almost without hesitation, Master Rain said, "I have seen this man once, but he is not from the Dragon Rebel Clan."
"Eh …"
Lu Li sensed that Patriarch Rain's tone had changed and he was saying that Lu Ling was not from the Dragon Rebel Race. Lu Li's heart was weighed down.
He had a feeling that Patriarch Rain … was lying!
Patriarch Rain and Patriarch Shan's expressions and their words later told Lu Li that Patriarch Rain was lying and Lu Ling was definitely at the Dragon Rebel Valley.
If Lu Ling was in the Dragon Rebel Valley, why would Patriarch Rain lie?
Lu Li began to think about it. Patriarch Rain's attitude changed because he said he had met Lu Ling at the Zi Yang Land?
Patriarch Rain thought he was lying?
That was to say, Patriarch Rain knew Lu Ling very well. He believed that Lu Ling had never been at the Zi Yang Land and would not save anyone there.
Lu Li could infer several things from this. Lu Ling was very important at the Dragon Rebel Valley?
Patriarch Rain and the others thought highly of Lu Ling?
Also … Lu Ling could not get in touch with outsiders?
That was why Patriarch Rain wanted to protect her?
Dragon Rebel Cloud said he had met Lu Ling once and at the back of the mountain?
Had Lu Ling been under the protection of the Dragon Rebel Race at the back of the mountain?
Or … was Lu Ling trapped at the back of the mountain?
Many thoughts flashed across Lu Li's mind. Either way, Lu Li knew things were getting tricky. Patriarch Rain's attitude had changed. It would be hard to turn the situation around.
No matter how hard it was, Lu Li could not give up!
He bowed and said, "Patriarch Rain, Patriarch Shan, I don't mean anything special. I just want to see this lady.
I only have this much strength, and I can't do anything in the Dragon Rebel Valley. Elders, please give me this opportunity for the sake of the Great Demon King. "
Lu Li's attitude was sincere and he had spoken. Patriarch Rain and Patriarch Shan looked at each other again. Their expressions didn't change for the better.