Lu Li's identity was easy to find out. If he had stayed quietly at the Di Long Tribe, nobody would have known who he was.
Once he rose to prominence, he would arouse the suspicion of some big forces. Lu Li's identity could be found out easily.
Years ago, Lu Renhuang made a scene at the Bai Emperor Mountain at the Thousand-island Lake because of Ming Yu. He almost killed the Old Man of Heaven Prison.
Even though the Bai Family blocked off the information, such a big event could not be kept under wraps.
Some families had received the news.
When Ming Yu knelt down at the Blood Evil Island and called him Young Master, many people had suspected Lu Li's identity.
Even though Ming Yu left and never came to the Blood Evil Island, he showed up again not long ago.
The Ghost Mask could not protect him from the detection of Noble Lord Realm warriors.
Therefore, Zi Huanyu who knew the inside story didn't do anything. Du Heng and Qi Tianhe, on the other hand, thought that they had Du Zheng to back them up so they had nothing to worry about.
The King of the Heaven Cold Kingdom was killed by the Old Man of Heaven Prison. Ye Li would do something even if he knew Lu Li's identity.
What made Du Heng feel ridiculous was that Du Zheng came out in the end to support Lu Li.
He wanted to send a signal to everyone — he was on Lu Li's side. Anyone who dared to offend Lu Li would be his enemy!
Every scheme must have some kind of benefit. Otherwise, the one who planned it would be a psycho.
Du Zheng was not a psycho. He wanted to gain something.
Previously, people had speculated that he had something to do with Du Heng and wanted to help Du Heng unify the Northern Desert. Now, he was on the opposite side of Du Heng.
Therefore, this speculation was wrong.
After Du Zheng made his stance clear, the fight was already over. Du Zheng set up a shocking scheme and went around in circles. What benefit did he gain?
There was nothing!
The only benefit he could gain was Lu Li's friendship.
If Du Zheng stood on Du Heng's side, then Lu Li's side would suffer a crushing defeat. On the other hand … Lu Li would win!
The huge gap between a crushing defeat and a great victory would have a great impact on Lu Li. Lu Li's affection towards Du Zheng would increase infinitely …
Why would Du Zheng fawn over Lu Li?
It was easy to understand. Lu Li was a disciple of the immediate Lu Family. Lu Li's father, Lu Renhuang, was enough for Du Zheng to pay a huge price to befriend Lu Li.
That was why Zi Huanyu had his doubts. Madam Yan had the same doubts as well.
Only Du Heng, Du Ziling, Zi Lian, Ye Yuhan, and the others were stunned. They could not understand why Du Zheng would do this.
As the person in charge, Lu Li couldn't figure it out either. But since someone had extended an olive branch, it would be impolite of him to turn it down.
He quickly smiled and cupped his hands. "How can I not appreciate Chief Steward Du's hospitality?
However … can you wait for a moment and allow me to settle the matters here first? "
"Alright!"
Du Zheng nodded and said with a smile, "Young Master Lu, please go ahead. I'll be waiting for you at the auction house."
After saying that, Du Zheng glanced at Du Heng and Zi Huanyu coldly, then flew towards the Heaven Prison City in the golden chariot and soon disappeared from the city.
"Whoosh ~"
The hint from Du Zheng's glance was very clear. Du Heng's body cut through the sky, grabbing Du Ziling with one hand and flying south without looking back.
"Run —"
Nobody dared to stay any longer since Du Heng had run away. Many warriors of the Eternal Realm and Fate Wheel Realm scattered to all directions and fled.
Powerful warriors of the Eternal Realm of the families flew to the Iron-armored Ships and took their young masters and young ladies with them.
A powerful warrior of the Eternal Realm that was guarding Ye Li took him and flew away.
There were people running away everywhere. It was a mess.
"Young Master!"
Ye Cha looked at Lu Li, asking if he should go after them. Lu Li shook his head after some thoughts.
He was here to save people, not to kill them. How many could Ye Cha and the others kill when so many people were running away?
"Young Master Lu, I am Zi Huanyu, the Chief Patriarch of the Zi Family!"
Zi Huanyu and the young masters and young ladies of the Heaven Martial Kingdom didn't leave right away. Zi Huanyu cupped his fists and said, "I meant what I said. Thank you for saving my little Lian at the Tomb of Dragon King.
The Zi Family also hopes to make friends with you. If you have the chance, go to the Heaven Martial City and have fun. The Zi Family will welcome you with open arms. "
Zi Huanyu didn't do anything just now. Lu Li had a good impression of him. What was more, Zi Lian had put in a good word for Lu Li at the Yu Emperor City.
Lu Li looked at Zi Huanyu and Zi Lian, cupped his fists and said, "Thank you, Chief Patriarch and Lady Lian. I will visit you when I have time."
"Then we will leave now!"
Zi Huanyu waved his hand. The Iron-armored Ship flew away in a ray of light.
Zi Lian gave Lu Li a meaningful look. A smile appeared on her face but she sighed inside.
The Bai Emperor Mountain that was so noisy a moment ago quieted down. What was left was the devastated battlefield and dozens of corpses.
"Whoosh ~"
Ye Cha made a gesture to Ye Xiao. Ye Xiao flew down and brought out the patriarch of the Cyan Phoenix Race.
That patriarch was covered in blood and some of his bones were broken. But he was still alive.
Ye Cha knew very well that this patriarch would not die. Otherwise, he wouldn't sit around and do nothing. Ye Cha was confident in the defensive means of the Cyan Phoenix Race.
Ye Cha took out an Iron-armored Ship and they all boarded it.
Lu Li looked around and said to Madam Yan, "Madam, you take care of the rest."
Madam Yan was still thinking about what Du Zheng was up to. She was alarmed by Lu Li's words. She nodded and said, "Young Master Lu, I cannot thank you enough. I can take care of the rest."
Du Heng ran away, Qi Tianhe escaped with injuries, Ye Li was taken away because he was badly wounded. Zi Huanyu would not get involved in the battle at the Thousand-island Lake.
The most important thing was that Du Zheng had chosen a side. The outcome was set.
The armies of the three kingdoms would retreat soon and they wouldn't dare to attack again for a while.
Lu Li turned the tide and settled the chaos at the Thousand-island Lake.
"Clan Leader Ye, Yu Huashen, come with me to the auction house. Ming Yu, help Madam Yan to stabilize the situation."
Lu Li ordered again. He still didn't trust Du Zheng so he couldn't go alone.
After all, Du Zheng was acting strangely. At least, Ye Cha and Yu Huashen would be safe.
Ye Cha grabbed Lu Li with one hand and Yu Huashen followed him. The three of them rushed towards the Heaven Prison City.
Ming Yu and the others landed and stood outside the outdoor pavilion. Ye Xiao was healing the Patriarch of the Cyan Phoenix Race while the other two Patriarchs stood there in silence.
"We won?"
Bai Xiashuang still felt like she was dreaming. Soon, she shouted with joy.
Cheers came from the Bai Emperor Mountain as well. Many people were shouting Lu Li's name.
For them, Lu Li was their savior, the new guardian of the Thousand-island Lake.
Madam Yan and Bai Qiuxue looked at each other. They didn't look too happy. Instead, they had strange expressions …
Both of them had a suspicion that Du Zheng had set up this trap to befriend Lu Li.
In other words, Du Zheng had set up a trap to kill the Old Man of Heaven Prison and Bai Xi in order to befriend Lu Li.
Even though this had nothing to do with Lu Li directly, it was highly possible that the Old Man of Heaven Prison and Bai Xi died because of Lu Li.
Du Zheng wanted to give the entire Thousand-island Lake to Lu Li, a generous gift.
If Lu Li wanted to become the master of the Thousand-island Lake, the Old Man of Heaven Prison and Bai Xi must die!
Madam Yan and Bai Qiuxue should be grateful to Lu Li for saving the Bai Family and the Thousand-island Lake.