43: Chapter High-level meeting, heavy losses

Luo Xiu revealed a look of disdain, then saw the five blood cocoons behind Luyin, each over two meters long, and his expression turned angry.

"This is Master's laboratory, how dare you defile this place?"

As he spoke, Luo Xiu's Aura suddenly surged, showing none of his previous weakness.

Luo Xiu's suffocating pressure filled the laboratory, and a hint of surprise flashed in Luyin's eyes.

"He really is a monster!"

Luyin had long noticed that Luo Xiu's body had been rapidly healing since just now; even without any treatment, he would recover quickly.

She just didn't expect him to be able to act again so quickly, which made her, who was preparing to take the opportunity to make things difficult for him, curse under her breath.

But feeling Luo Xiu's suffocating pressure, Luyin knew she couldn't mess around anymore, because she knew he would definitely dare to make a move.

"This is what Master rewarded me with. If you don't believe me, you can ask Master!"

Hearing this, Luo Xiu stared at Luyin for a while before retracting his Aura.

"I figured you wouldn't dare to lie in Master's name!"

"You, you're okay?"

Yang Shuo looked at Luo Xiu in disbelief; he had looked so weak just moments ago, but now he seemed perfectly fine.

Luo Xiu, however, was unfazed, "It was just a fight with two Martial Generals, what's so surprising about getting a little injured.

The next time I see them, I will definitely twist their heads off."

Saying this, Luo Xiu's eyes flickered, as if this was something difficult to say.

Yang Shuo, however, was so shocked his mouth wouldn't close; this time, he truly understood the terror of Martial General powerhouses.

That feeling of powerlessness made him extremely fearful; if Luo Xiu hadn't intervened, he would definitely have been captured by now.

But Luo Xiu could actually contend with two such powerhouses, and it wasn't hard to tell from his tone that he hadn't won.

But that was completely normal; if he had actually won, that would have been truly bizarre.

"You, you really are a monster!"

"Hmph, if it wasn't for your backbone this time, I wouldn't have saved you."

Luo Xiu glanced at Yang Shuo and prepared to leave, after all, he still needed to go see Li Wuji to report the situation.

After Luo Xiu left, Luyin's eyes shifted, and she revealed a smile towards the solemn-faced Yang Shuo.

"Little older brother~, do you want to quickly increase your strength?"

"You have a way?"

Yang Shuo was happy to hear this, but thinking of her methods, he couldn't help but feel a trace of vigilance.

Luyin continued, "Little older brother, to Cultivate quickly, you probably need the power of lightning, right?"

Yang Shuo nodded. If his cultivation had demon beast cores of the lightning or wind element, or spiritual herbs of these two attributes, he could quickly absorb them and increase his strength.

"There's no free lunch in this world, what do you want me to do?"

"Hehe, we were both created by Master, so naturally, I wouldn't harm you.

As long as you give me some of your flesh and blood, when I develop lightning-element Gu worms, I can provide you with the power of lightning anytime. How about it?"

Luyin's voice was seductive. Yang Shuo was silent for a moment, then directly used lightning to form a blade in his hand and cut off a piece of flesh and blood from his hand.

"Is this enough?"

"Uh, only the ones from your wings are useful."

"Wings?"

Yang Shuo couldn't help but feel a bit troubled. After all, if his wings were injured, his combat power would sharply decrease.

But thinking of the feeling of helplessness from before, he still gritted his teeth, cut off some flesh and blood, and handed it to Luyin.

"If it's not enough, come find me again. Please!"

As things stood, he could only trust her. Luyin then gave Yang Shuo a deep look.

Immediately, she flicked her hand, and several dark green Gu worms flew to his wound, "Don't resist, they will help you recover quickly. You should be back to normal after about ten days of rest."

"Thank you!"

"It's just a transaction. After all, I might still need your flesh and blood later."

"Come get it anytime!"

Downstairs, Luo Xiu arrived in front of Li Wuji and respectfully bowed, "Master!"

Li Wuji looked at Luo Xiu, paused, and then sent a stream of spiritual energy into his body.

This was a trait he obtained from Luyin; he could use spiritual energy to simulate her Gu worms. Li Wuji called them Spirit Gu. What he just released was a healing Gu, which could heal others or himself.

"You lost?"

"This subordinate has failed Master's expectations. I hope Master will punish me!"

Saying this, Luo Xiu immediately knelt on one knee, his face full of self-reproach.

"Victory and defeat are common in war. The strength of the Martial General Realm is indeed extraordinary. When you break through to the Martial General Realm, I believe you can definitely defeat them."

Luo Xiu nodded solemnly, then seemed to think of something before speaking.

"Master, human reinforcements have arrived, three Martial Generals."

Luo Xiu recounted his experience. Originally, he was fighting Zhang Kai and Blood Wolf.

Although he was no match for the two, he could barely contend with them, using the opportunity to temper his body. But suddenly, another Martial General Realm powerhouse appeared.

He also knew Zhang Kai, and the situation changed instantly.

Seeing that the situation was unfavorable, Luo Xiu immediately chose to leave. He was warlike, but not stupid.

Before leaving, Blood Wolf was also preparing to escape, but he wasn't as fast as Luo Xiu, and now it was unknown how he was doing.

Li Wuji nodded upon hearing this. He wasn't surprised by this.

Given Great Xia's reaction speed, there would indeed be reinforcements. Moreover, the Five Cities could now be described as a hell on earth, with corpses everywhere on the streets.

Coupled with the Martial Security Bureau being breached, it is estimated that the Five Cities will undergo a major purge next.

"Just Cultivate honestly during this period, don't go out!"

"Yes!"

"Take this!"

Li Wuji handed a storage ring to Luo Xiu, and Luo Xiu received it with both hands.

"Thank you, Master!"

"Thanking me without even looking?"

"Anything given by Master is a gift to Luo Xiu!"

Luo Xiu said respectfully, but Li Wuji laughed and scolded, "You know how to flatter now?"

"From the bottom of my heart!"

"Alright, there are cultivation resources here. Cultivate diligently during this time and strive to break through to Martial General. By then, you can also go out and develop your own forces."

Luo Xiu was startled, then said with some anxiety on his face, "Master, this subordinate is not in a hurry. It's mainly because those guys can't protect you."

Li Wuji shook his head, "Have you forgotten what I said before? Moreover, with my current strength, no one below the Martial General Realm can hurt me."

Luo Xiu was silent for a moment before nodding heavily, "This subordinate understands!"

He knew that only by improving themselves would Master become stronger and stronger. So, as long as he became stronger quickly enough, Master would not be in danger.

"There are also some Martial Skills inside. Practice them when you have time."

"Yes!"

"Go!"

"This subordinate takes his leave!"

Silence returned to the room, with only the sound of Li Wuji turning pages.

Although these Martial Skills were not very useful to him, there was always benefit in reading and learning more.

While things were peaceful here, the Military Department and the Martial Security Bureau were in chaos.

High-ranking officials from across the Five Cities gathered here to summarize post-war statistics and hold a meeting.