143: Chapter 143: At least you won't kill me now!

The sensation of spatial displacement vanished instantly, and his feet touched solid ground.

Lu Jing steadied his mind and his gaze swept rapidly across his surroundings.

He discovered that he was in a strange space.

The light here was soft, not from the sun, but originating from the surroundings and the pale green halo above that flowed like water ripples, emanating a rich aura of life.

The most eye-catching part was above.

It was not an ordinary dome, but a scene like an inverted lake!

The pale green lake water, containing immense life energy, was supported by some invisible force, silently flowing and rotating above their heads, forming a huge vortex, yet strangely, it did not drip down.

Through the clear lake water, one could even faintly see the deeper lake water above, as well as the huge shadows occasionally swimming past.

This place was like being at the very bottom of a lake, yet perfectly wrapped and hidden by an independent spatial bubble.

"Star Dou Great Forest... the bottom of the Lake of Life?" Lu Jing instantly formed a judgment in his heart.

With such rich and pure life energy, such a unique structure, and combined with the direction and distance the silver-haired woman traveled while tearing through space, this place could only be the legendary core forbidden area of the Star Dou Great Forest—the Lake of Life.

And to be able to create such a stable, hidden, independent space at the bottom of this lake, even capable of blocking a God King's investigation, the only one with such means was likely that person.

He withdrew his gaze and looked at the woman in front of him.

Silver Dragon King had already turned around, facing him directly.

She was still barefoot, her flawless jade feet exposed, and her long silver hair, like flowing moonlight, was draped behind her, with the tips falling to her waist.

The simple silver dress perfectly clung to her tall, graceful, and curvaceous body, outlining a breathtaking silhouette under the soft light of the space.

Beneath the skirt hem, a pair of long, straight jade legs, as if carved from mutton-fat jade, were naturally exposed, the skin so delicate it seemed to shimmer with a faint luster, leaving one dazzled.

Her face, at such close range, appeared even more breathtaking.

Her features were as exquisite as the Creator's most perfect masterpiece, combined together to form a beauty that transcended the mundane, bordering on dreamlike.

Especially those amethyst-like eyes, deep and mysterious, seeming to contain endless wisdom and the vicissitudes of time, yet pure and untainted by a single impurity.

At this moment, those beautiful eyes were calmly gazing at Lu Jing, carrying a sense of condescending scrutiny and inquiry.

However, Lu Jing keenly noticed that beneath this stunning beauty and nobility, there was a faint, almost imperceptible pallor on Silver Dragon King's face.

Between her brows, there was also a hint of faint, lingering weakness, as if she had not fully recovered from a serious injury, or perhaps as if she had overexerted herself.

This did not diminish her charm at all; instead, it added a heartbreaking sense of fragility to her cold and noble temperament, along with a strong desire to take her into one's arms and cherish her carefully.

This contradictory temperament fused wonderfully within her, forming a fatal attraction.

It had to be admitted that Silver Dragon King's appearance could be said to be leading by a wide margin.

Even Snow Empress and Wang Donger, as well as Qian Renxue, were inferior to her.

Silver Dragon King did not seem to care about Lu Jing's scrutiny, or rather, she simply did not care at all.

She merely parted her red lips slightly, and that ethereal, melodious voice, which seemed capable of cleansing the soul, rang out in this quiet space, carrying a hint of playfulness:

"Human boy, being brought to such a completely strange, isolated place, and one that is my territory... you seem, not very afraid?"

Her tone was very flat, just like asking about the weather today, but the composure and sense of oppression contained within it, stemming from absolute power and control, spread silently.

In this space she had personally created and completely isolated from the outside world, she was the absolute master.

Hearing this, Lu Jing slowly raised his head, his gaze meeting those deep purple eyes.

To Silver Dragon King's surprise, in his black eyes, there was none of the panic, fear, or forced composure she had expected; instead, there was a near-clear calmness, and even... a hint of curiosity about the surrounding environment?

He tilted his head slightly, the corners of his mouth curling into a very faint arc, carrying a touch of self-deprecation and insight, and asked in return:

"Afraid? What should I be afraid of?"

Without waiting for Silver Dragon King to answer, he answered his own question, analyzing in a calm tone: "Afraid that you will kill me? Perhaps. Facing a powerhouse whose strength is unfathomable and who can take my life with a single thought, to say I have no fear would be self-deception."

He paused, his gaze becoming sharper, as if trying to see through Silver Dragon King's thoughts: "However, at the very least, you won't now, or rather, not for the time being."

"Oh?" A glimmer of interest flashed in Silver Dragon King's purple eyes, and she seemed interested in Lu Jing's words, asking: "What makes you say that?"

"Very simple."

Lu Jing's tone became more determined as he replied: "If you really wanted to kill me immediately, in the Sunset Forest, the moment you appeared, you could have done it as easily as crushing an ant. Why go through all the trouble of tearing through space and bringing me to this secret place?"

He took a half-step forward. Although his movements were still vaguely restricted by invisible spatial power, his back was straight, and there was no retreat in his eyes: "You brought me here simply because I still have value to you. You want to see if you can get any useful benefits from me. For example, information about the Ice and Fire Dragon King, the secret of the Destruction inheritance I carry, the reason for my relationship with the Snow Empress, or perhaps... other things you are interested in."

Lu Jing looked directly at Silver Dragon King, as if stating a simple fact: "If you confirm that I have something you need, or if I can provide useful information, you might choose to use me, or... consider some form of cooperation. After all, forcibly coercing a successor of a Divinity might not be the best choice. And if, after investigation, you find me useless, of no value to you, or even a potential threat..."

He shrugged, his tone flat: "Only then would you have the intent to kill. I guess I'm not wrong, right, Silver Dragon King... Senior Silver Dragon King?"

He clearly uttered that last title, which exploded like a thunderclap in the quiet space.

Upon hearing Lu Jing's clear, coherent, and core-piercing analysis, especially that last title, Silver Dragon King's amethyst eyes, which had always been as calm as a deep pool, constricted almost imperceptibly!

On her stunningly beautiful face, that playful smile froze instantly, replaced by a fleeting, extremely rare look of surprise!