144: Uncle He was seriously injured, Nantian Sect

"City Lord, this is too valuable!"

One hundred thousand square meters!

Compared to the space ring Zhang Nanbo gave him, what kind of trash was the 100-square-meter, 1,000-cubic-meter space bracelet in his hand?

After all, he had confiscated that from an Ability User named Zhu Yufang.

The gap was just too large, wasn't it?

Although Zhu Yufang's strength was lacking, she was still an Ability User.

Did she really have so little presence?

"This is what you deserve."

Zhang Nanbo pushed the space ring toward Li Canglan.

"This is just an ordinary space ring; it cannot provide any bonuses to a Martial Artist."

"A powerful space ring, while possessing storage functions, can also amplify a Martial Artist's abilities."

"However, I only have one such amplification ring on me."

"If you need it, I can find a way to secure one for you."

This was the first time Li Canglan had heard of an amplification ring.

On the Martial Artist forums, he had never heard anyone mention anything like that.

Now it seemed that it was likely because the folks on the forum weren't strong enough to come into contact with things at this level.

"In that case, Canglan thanks the City Lord in advance."

Li Canglan didn't stand on ceremony and cupped his hands in thanks.

Zhang Nanbo curled his lips.

Other Geniuses would usually be polite and exchange pleasantries.

Why didn't this guy even go through the motions?

However, he reckoned that with the contributions Li Canglan had made in this battle, getting a ring shouldn't be particularly difficult.

After relaxing, Zhang Nanbo thought of his own regressed strength and couldn't help but feel worried.

Luofeng City would likely become the only satellite city with only one Peak Martial Master sitting in command.

Once danger was encountered, relying solely on Chen Anmin might not be enough to handle it.

At times like this, he had to pin his hopes on a Five-Star Martial Master making a Breakthrough soon, or the Base City sending a Peak Martial Master to take command.

Zhang Nanbo wasn't worried about losing his position as City Lord or being sidelined; he cared about the safety of Luofeng City.

As for Li Canglan, he could only be a backup option.

Li Canglan was only eighteen; even if he was incredibly gifted, it was impossible for him to reach the Realm of a Peak Martial Master in a short time.

With matters settled, everyone went home.

Citizens whose houses were undamaged could return home to reunite with their separated families.

Most of the temporary housing had been destroyed in the battle.

The remaining temporary housing could only accommodate a portion of the displaced citizens.

The rest of the citizens were called upon by the officials to return to the shelters, waiting for the Base City's rescue team to arrive and take some of them to the Base City.

Li Canglan naturally didn't need to worry about the housing issue.

As long as he wanted, whether it was the Patrol Guard, the Demon Suppression Division, or the City Lord's Mansion, they would all save a room for him.

But Li Canglan was still used to the environment of the Martial Arts Pavilion.

Returning to the Martial Arts Pavilion, he saw Uncle He resting under Keer's care.

Although Uncle He looked about the same as usual, Li Canglan had now reached the Peak of the Three-Star Realm.

If he could cross one more threshold, he would barely be considered to be in the same major rank as Uncle He once was—that of a Martial Master.

He could clearly feel the dissipation of Qi and blood from Uncle He!

Whether it was a Martial Artist, a Martial Master, or a Grandmaster, one's strength lay in their own Qi and blood.

Whether releasing a Martial Skill or engaging in close-quarters combat, it was all about mobilizing Qi and blood to coordinate with oneself.

Therefore, for them, this was clearly because Uncle He could no longer maintain his Qi and blood, and had been forced to do so.

"Uncle He, what happened?"

Li Canglan felt worried, his tone hurried.

"So it's Canglan."

He Qianxun smiled forcefully and coughed twice.

"It... it's nothing. That Qian Sihai's strength was indeed much stronger than I imagined."

If Qian Sihai's armor hadn't been so strong, He Qianxun would have had energy to spare after killing him.

But precisely because of that armor's defensive power, He Qianxun hadn't held back at all when attacking, even exceeding the limit he could safely utilize.

That was why he had ended up like this.

"This is all my fault."

Li Canglan's heart was filled with self-reproach.

He had anticipated that if Qian Sihai escaped, he would definitely try to use other candidates from the big exam as hostages to threaten the officials in order to flee.

That was why he had asked Uncle He to rush over as soon as he discovered Qian Sihai was escaping.

If he had known, he should have troubled Uncle Guan to make this trip!

"Uncle He, wait here for me, I'm going to find the City Lord!"

After saying that, Li Canglan rushed out of the Martial Arts Pavilion and hailed a car, heading towards the City Lord's Mansion.

"Driver, please drive a bit faster!"

Li Canglan was anxious.

If he had known earlier, he should have asked for the City Lord's contact information.

At least he could have saved some time.

"Young man, don't be so agitated."

The driver was a thin, middle-aged man, and a flash of murderous intent flickered in his eyes.

Li Canglan was currently in a state of anxiety and didn't notice this fleeting murderous intent at all.

"Young man, I heard you led the team that wiped out Qian Sihai?"

The driver's sudden attempt to strike up a conversation made Li Canglan pause.

"How do you know?"

If he remembered correctly, to avoid being targeted by others from the Descent Faction, the City Lord had specifically instructed other departments not to reveal Li Canglan's information.

Only when reporting the merits to the higher-ups would Li Canglan's identity be pointed out.

How could an ordinary driver know?

Li Canglan's heart instinctively raised a sense of vigilance.

"You must have already witnessed the Holy Lord's great power."

The thin middle-aged man chuckled, pointing outside the car window at the terrifying arm spectacle in the night sky.

"This is just an insignificant Demon General under the Holy Lord."

"It crossed through many Realms to get here, yet it was still able to nearly destroy Luofeng City."

"If not for a Grandmaster stepping in, Luofeng City would have been destroyed long ago."

"Human power is simply too weak compared to it."

"I can give you another chance—as long as you are willing to join our Nantian Gate Sect, you can have endless resources and money!"

Li Canglan's performance in the big exam had been broadcasted live throughout the city.

The Nantian Gate Sect naturally wanted to recruit such a person into their ranks.

The addition of a top-tier Genius could very likely allow the Nantian Gate Sect to stand out in one fell swoop and become an existence that stood above the other Descent Faction members!

There were also competitive relationships within the Descent Faction.

"Nantian Gate Sect?"

Hearing this term, Li Canglan couldn't help but frown.

"That's right, Qian Sihai was just a deacon of our Nantian Gate Sect."

The thin middle-aged man smiled faintly.

"With your talent, surpassing Qian Sihai is only a matter of time."

"You're right."

Li Canglan nodded.

"But what I lack most right now is time!"

The middle-aged man's heart stirred, thinking that Li Canglan had been persuaded by him.

Then, he lost consciousness.