126: Persuade, decide

Luofeng Hotel.

This hotel was named after the city, which naturally symbolized its immense strength.

In the past, the guests entertained at the Luofeng Hotel were all Martial Artists.

Ordinary non-Martial Artist wage earners simply could not afford to consume there.

It was now nearing evening, the Peak time for business.

Dozens of Martial Artists, who usually held noble statuses, were all sitting together in the lobby, watching the live broadcast on the screen.

"Sigh, these remaining candidates are really too weak."

"They aren't even worth a single hair of Li Canglan."

"Nonsense, that is someone with high hopes of becoming the Base City Zhuangyuan; how can these people compare?"

As the level of excitement dropped, these people naturally started to let their minds wander.

When one of them picked up some spirit tea to drink, his peripheral vision suddenly caught three people walking in through the door.

"Holy crap, isn't that Martial Arts School Master Guan and Elder He?"

His shout instantly attracted the attention of the other Martial Artists.

In an instant, the three of them—Li Canglan and the others—were treated like rare animals in a zoo.

Whether they were customers or hotel staff, they all rushed up in a hurry.

Some came for the statuses of Guan Zhenyue and He Qianxun.

Others came for Li Canglan.

"Holy crap, it really is Martial Arts School Master Guan and Elder He!"

"Isn't that the new Zhuangyuan walking behind them?"

"Hiss, could it be that Student Li has a connection with Martial Arts School Master Guan?"

"Student Li, can you give me an autograph?"

"I'll cover Student Li's meal; no one fight me for it!"

"With Martial Arts School Master Guan and Elder He here, is it your turn to show off?"

"I am willing to sponsor Student Li with ten million in Cultivation funds!"

Dozens of Martial Artists, who usually held noble statuses, were arguing incessantly in order to build a good relationship with Li Canglan.

For a moment, there were very few people around Guan Zhenyue and He Qianxun instead.

Li Canglan was not very used to the polite pleasantries and small talk of strangers.

Fortunately, Guan Zhenyue and He Qianxun had sufficiently high status.

After having the hotel owner prepare a private room, the three of them went straight to the third floor.

The other Martial Artists were left behind, not daring to say anything.

In Luofeng City, besides the Demon Suppression Envoys of the Demon Suppression Division, who would dare to claim their status was higher than those two?

Inside the private room.

After three rounds of drinks.

It was mainly the two of them chatting, with Li Canglan offering toasts from time to time.

A Martial Artist's Physique was extraordinary; drinking ordinary alcohol only served to quench their thirst.

Feeling that the two of them had finished chatting, Li Canglan finally brought up his own thoughts.

Hearing that Li Canglan wanted to take Keer to risk danger, He Qianxun immediately frowned and gave a low shout.

"You are being reckless!"

"Even if you have become a Martial Artist, if the Qian family really wants to make a move on you, it wouldn't be difficult for them to find a Two-Star Martial Artist or even a Three-Star Martial Artist!"

"Or do you think your title as Zhuangyuan can save your life when you encounter danger?"

"If there were no conflicts of stance, you, as the unprecedented Zhuangyuan of Luofeng City, could indeed become an honored guest of any faction!"

"But once the Qian family discovers your relationship with Keer, it will be a situation of life-and-death struggle for the sake of the Qian family's safety!"

No matter what Li Canglan said, He Qianxun refused to budge.

He valued Li Canglan because he valued a Genius of the future of the Human Race.

In reality, the time they had spent in contact was not as long as the time He Qianxun had spent with Keer.

Although Keer was also an Ability User with a certain ability to protect herself.

But truly facing a Two-star or even a Three-Star Martial Artist was no different than throwing an egg against a rock.

He could not just watch as Li Canglan took Keer to take risks!

Li Canglan also knew that Uncle He was worried about him.

Having no other choice, he quickly gave Guan Zhenyue a wink.

Guan Zhenyue blinked; he didn't dare to lecture Old He at this time.

Old He's son and daughter-in-law had died in a rash mission back then.

Although Old He said that dying while executing a mission was an honor.

But as an old friend, Guan Zhenyue naturally knew that this had always been a thorn in his heart.

And that mission was to infiltrate a stronghold suspected of belonging to the Descent Faction.

When the net was finally closed, they couldn't even find the bodies of Old He's son and daughter-in-law.

No one dared to bring it up, nor dared to imagine.

What unimaginable torture Old He's son and daughter-in-law had suffered before they died.

Therefore, in the eyes of some, the Descent Faction might just be a difference in ideology.

But in Old He's eyes, any group from the Descent Faction was an enemy to be fought to the death!

If it were before, if there was a chance to wipe out the Qian family, even if it meant Old He had to die, he would definitely be willing.

But clearly, Old He had already begun to treat Li Canglan and the others as his own Juniors.

He could not bear to see a Junior die in front of him again.

Li Canglan inwardly complained that Uncle Guan was truly unreliable.

It was just a pity that he had forgotten to fight in that Four-City Martial Arts School League for Uncle Guan a while ago.

He was already somewhat in the wrong.

Li Canglan thought for a moment and did not expose his trump cards.

Instead, he slightly released his suppressed aura.

"Canglan, your control over your Qi and blood is so weak..."

He Qianxun had just wanted to lecture Li Canglan a couple of times.

When he suddenly discovered that this aura was clearly much stronger than that of a One-Star Martial Artist!

Guan Zhenyue had just taken a sip of wine and accidentally choked, coughing repeatedly.

"Cough, cough, when did you Breakthrough to a Two-Star Martial Artist?"

Li Canglan smiled knowingly.

"Previously, when I was in the wilderness, I encountered a large patch of overgrown lei ling flower..."

Hearing this, He Qianxun couldn't help but shake his head and sigh.

"Sure enough, a Genius is not only exceptionally gifted, but also cannot lack Opportunity."

He knew that Li Canglan could directly devour energy related to the lightning element, or even the wind element.

If he encountered a Heaven And Earth Treasure in the wilderness, it was truly possible to achieve a leap in his Realm.

"Uncle He, you should be relieved now, right?"

Li Canglan smiled and said.

Even so, He Qianxun still had some worries in his heart.

Li Canglan's strength had reached the Two-star level; even at the Peak of the Two-star, no one could take him down in a short period of time.

He Qianxun was very certain of this.

But if the Qian family was driven to desperation.

And dispatched a Three-Star Martial Artist, or even if the old master of the Qian family took action himself.

He was afraid they could instantly kill Li Canglan!

"Old He, Canglan is someone with great Luck."

Guan Zhenyue also spoke up at the right moment.

"Even if the Qian family wants to kill Canglan, it won't be that simple."

Li Canglan quietly gave Guan Zhenyue a thumbs up.

"That's right, Uncle He. Since the Qian family has been doing this for so many years, they certainly won't leave behind too many clues."

"The longer we drag it out, the more innocent commoners will likely die at the hands of the Qian family!"

"Furthermore, I estimate that the Qian family probably has a secret human trafficking channel in their hands!"

Originally, He Qianxun was still hesitating, but upon hearing the term 'human trafficking'.

He instinctively narrowed his eyes, and an aura of terrifying cold light emanated from his whole body.

Even Li Canglan, who had reached the Three-Star Martial Artist level, felt a bone-chilling cold.

If it hadn't been for the fact that he had already relied on his talent to reach a B-grade Ice Element talent during this period of time.

He was afraid that just this burst of aura alone would have made him unable to even raise the desire to resist.

"Uncle He must also be a Five-Star Martial Master!"