462: Dark Thoughts

Queen Chiluan pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly, and said in a deep voice, "I cannot refuse this condition. The safety of our Serpent-human Clan members is far more important than the candle dragon flame."

"After the great battle ends, regardless of whether our Serpent-human Clan can continue, as long as Peng Yu truly fulfills what she promised earlier, I will hand the candle dragon flame over to you!"

Hearing this, Peng Yu's Face showed intense joy, and she said softly, "It's a deal!"

Queen Chiluan also nodded heavily.

"I do not have the courage to deceive you. Because even with the combined strength of our entire Serpent-human Clan, we would not be a match for Medicine King Valley."

"Since that is the case, please stay with our Serpent-human Clan for a few days! The enemy could attack at any time, and when they do, we will need your help."

After speaking, she turned her head to look at Qing Yi, who was standing nearby.

"Qing Yi, the affairs of the Serpent-human Clan will be left to you for the next few days. I must enter seclusion to attempt a Breakthrough into the Saint Realm. Do not disturb me unless the great battle begins!"

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen and the others were greatly astonished.

Peng Yu was the first to speak, "Your Majesty, do you have confidence in achieving Saint?"

Queen Chiluan shook her head and smiled bitterly, "I can only say I will try. I have been in the Half-Saint Realm for three years. The strength of my Dou Qi is already the same as a true Saint, but I have yet to grasp the Power of Law."

"This time, I will use some special methods. If I can truly Breakthrough to Saint, the Three Great Demon Clans would not dare to take half a step into the Yellow Springs Sand Sea!"

Hearing this, Peng Yu frowned and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, please take care of your health! We still need you to contend against the Three Great Demon Kings!"

Queen Chiluan nodded heavily, saying solemnly, "Don't worry, I know my limits!"

Hearing this, everyone stopped trying to persuade her.

After all, if Queen Chiluan could truly become a Saint, all problems would be easily solved.

Immediately afterward, everyone left the meeting room. Queen Chiluan departed alone to her Cultivation chamber for secluded Cultivation, while the others followed Qing Yi to the residential area.

Qing Yi pointed to the separate courtyards and said with a smile, "Our Serpent-human Clan is lacking in resources, so we can only offer you these conditions. I hope you don't mind. Little Friend Peng Yu and Little Friend Zi Chen will each have a courtyard. If I'm not mistaken, Little Friend Lu Dazhuang and Little Friend Yun Li must be Dao Companions, right? The largest courtyard can be used by you two."

Yun Li's pretty Face flushed red, and she quickly shook her head vigorously, saying rapidly, "No need, Senior Sister Qing Yi, I also need to enter secluded Cultivation to prepare for the great battle. We should sleep separately!"

Before Qing Yi could reply, Lu Xingchen smiled and said, "Don't listen to her, Senior Sister Qing Yi. The great battle is imminent, and I want to relax one last time. Tonight, I plan to do loving things with Miss Yun Li."

Silence. All five people present fell silent.

Silence was the Cambridge of this evening.

Yun Li's Face, which had only been slightly red moments ago, suddenly became completely flushed, as if blood would drip from her.

She immediately bared her fangs and brandished her claws, pouncing toward Lu Xingchen.

"Lu Dazhuang, you bastard, I'm going to fight you!"

Even in such a fit of rage, she did not forget to hide Lu Xingchen's true identity; she truly cared about him.

Lu Xingchen quickly grabbed her claws and flashed a fawning smile: "Miss Yun Li, don't get agitated. There are still so many people around. Give me some Face!"

In terms of raw strength, Yun Li could not match Lu Xingchen. She could only withdraw her claws, roaring angrily, "Did you give me any Face?"

Lu Xingchen maintained his fawning expression.

"Let's go inside first. I'll explain everything to you slowly!"

Yun Li stamped her small foot, quickly spread her Dou Qi Wings, and rushed into the courtyard at her fastest flying speed.

She was completely humiliated and didn't want to stay there for another second!

Qing Yi looked thoughtfully at Lu Xingchen, wondering in her heart, "Are young people nowadays playing such complicated games?"

But her expression remained unchanged, and she said with a smile, "The accommodations have been arranged for you. I will go handle the affairs of the Serpent-human Clan now. Goodbye, little friends!"

With that, she turned and left the area.

Peng Yu's Face also turned crimson. She glared fiercely at Lu Xingchen and trotted away.

Lu Xingchen scratched his head, feeling somewhat confused.

He was joking with Miss Yun Li, so shouldn't Peng Yu, an outsider, be laughing? Why was she so furious?

But that wasn't the point. Whatever Peng Yu was thinking had nothing to do with him. The most pressing matter was appeasing Yun Li!

Zi Chen patted Lu Xingchen's shoulder, gave him a thumbs-up, and said with a smile, "Big Strong One Brother, you are truly awesome! Good luck!"

After speaking, he walked toward one of the courtyards, laughing heartily.

Lu Xingchen waved his hand and said softly, "Go ahead and laugh at me all you want! After tonight, I doubt you'll be able to smile."

With that, he chased after Yun Li.

Opening the courtyard gate, Yun Li stood holding the tianxing bow, having used the String Twisting Archery Technique to aim a feathered arrow at Lu Xingchen.

"Lu Xingchen, you had better give me a satisfactory explanation, or my feathered arrow will show no mercy!"

Although Yun Li was very angry, she understood Lu Xingchen. He was always a reasonable and sensible good man; he wouldn't say such embarrassing things without reason.

He must have had another plan in mind.

Therefore, Yun Li did not immediately shoot the feathered arrow but gave Lu Xingchen a chance to explain.

Lu Xingchen quickly raised both hands and said with a wry smile, "Miss Yun Li, don't be rash! I deliberately said that just now for Senior Qing Yi to hear. The goal was to lower her guard."

Hearing this, most of Yun Li's anger dissipated. She put down the tianxing bow and asked confusedly, "Aren't we here to help the Serpent-human Clan? Why does it sound like you are planning to deal with Senior Qing Yi?"

Lu Xingchen said solemnly, "I will help the Serpent-human Clan, but I must get my hands on the candle dragon flame tonight!"

Hearing this, Yun Li was greatly astonished.

"What? You're going to steal it? Didn't Miss Peng Yu promise you that she would fairly distribute the candle dragon flame with you after the great battle ended?"

Lu Xingchen shook his head and said in a deep voice, "Fair distribution? There is only one flower of candle dragon flame. How can it be distributed? Peng Yu is the leader of this great battle, and she has paid the greatest price. Queen Chiluan said she would give the candle dragon flame to Peng Yu, not to 'us'."

"I cannot gamble the ownership of the candle dragon flame on Peng Yu's credibility. All 208 Martial Venerables are her followers. If she truly turns against us then, we won't be able to do anything to Peng Yu!"

Hearing this, Yun Li was stunned for a moment, then said weakly, "But didn't you promise Peng Yu earlier that you would fight the enemy alongside her? Going back on your word now is too unscrupulous. And you also know that Peng Yu is the leader, right?"

"If the candle dragon flame is truly stolen by you, Queen Chiluan will definitely fall out with Peng Yu. Lu Xingchen, your thinking is too dark!"