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"Your cultivation is well hidden; I can't see through it at all," Su Mo Li said, feeling somewhat ashamed.
Lu Chen smiled mysteriously and replied, "You are the same. If judged solely by the naked eye, I can't tell what level your Yin Spirit cultivation has reached. However, your Flesh is quite weak. Being this close to me, I could crush your Flesh with a single palm."
The difference between a Qi Master and a Yin God Practitioner lies in close combat versus ranged combat. At the distance between Su Mo Li and Lu Chen right now, Lu Chen could easily eliminate her Flesh because she had never cultivated her Flesh, making her far too weak.
"You wouldn't do that, would you?" Su Mo Li smiled lightly, her smile somewhat strange, leaving Lu Chen feeling perplexed.
"Haha, that's uncertain. After all, I'm not my master; I don't have his sentimentality. Plus, I'm not so easily seduced. I've already had enough of your Su Family's tricks from your sister, Su Wutong."
Lu Chen recalled the scene in the volcano where Su Wutong almost attacked him but was fortunate enough to react in time.
"As far as I know, many successors have indeed reached the capital now, but very few have actually shown themselves. Most are keeping a low profile and hiding their abilities; I wonder if they are waiting for something."
Su Mo Li avoided that topic and shifted her gaze to the successors of various Major Sects.
Lu Chen shook his head; he didn't understand much about this matter. After all, he had just arrived in the capital and hadn't focused too much on it before. However, that didn't mean he would overlook these people.
As for Su Mo Li in front of him, Lu Chen felt a sense of familiarity with her. Upon arriving in the capital, he naturally went to Fengcuilou and met her. There wasn't much hostility between them; it was relatively amicable.
"Have all the successors of the Seven Great Families arrived?" Lu Chen suddenly asked. The Demon King Dynasty and the Seven Great Families were both formidable forces, akin to seven Major Sects; one couldn't underestimate the strength of the Demon King Dynasty.
Su Mo Li shook her head and said, "I'm not very clear either. After all, there are many grudges among the Seven Great Families; they just haven't brought them to light yet. I think you should already know this."
Lu Chen remained silent and licked his tongue. The interactions among the Seven Great Families behind the scenes were indeed no secret.
"I know about the Tu Family, Yuan Family, Sang Family, and our Su Family. Their heirs have all been born; some are individuals, while others are multiple, like the Yuan Family Twin Heroes and the Five Tigers of the Tu Family," Su Mo Li said.
Lu Chen remained silent, still showing no expression. He was already aware of these families that Su Mo Li mentioned.
Moreover, he had already encountered the Five Tigers of the Tu Family, and he had firsthand experience with Sang Tuling from the Sang Family and the Yuan Family Twin Heroes. They didn't seem particularly impressive to him.
"I heard that one of the Yuan Family Twin Heroes, Yuan Jia, was killed in your Central Plains by someone from the Five Element Sect during a decisive battle. This incident has enraged the higher-ups of the Yuan Family, who have been relentlessly investigating this person and are determined to tear him to pieces," Su Mo Li remarked, as if this matter were quite serious. Her delicate brows were furrowed in thought, giving her an air of mystery.
Lu Chen smiled slightly and said, "I know about this matter. The one who killed Yuan Jia in the duel arena was me."
"Ah?" Su Mo Li was taken aback and murmured to herself, "Lu Chen, Lu Chen... right, how could I forget this? It really was you. You have such boldness to dare kill someone from the Yuan Family."
Lu Chen chuckled lightly, seemingly unconcerned. He blinked and said, "The people I kill are all deserving of death. I only kill those who should be killed; I have never and will never harm innocents. How does that compare to you so-called righteous people?"
Upon hearing this, Su Mo Li's face flushed slightly. She did not respond; Lu Chen's words were indeed true. Their Demon King Dynasty and the Seven Great Families appeared to be righteous forces on the surface but had secretly engaged in numerous dirty deeds—too many to count.
"So what if it's the Yuan Family? I heard that Yuan Yi, Yuan Jia's brother, has also come to the capital. Since I'm here anyway, we will inevitably cross paths sooner or later; I won't shy away from a little sparring with them. Besides, if the Demon King Dynasty and the Seven Great Families don't come looking for me, I will eventually seek them out myself—whether it’s in the near future or a long time from now."
Lu Chen's tone was filled with confidence. In order to establish a new national regime for Sun Zizhao, he naturally needed to trouble the Demon King Dynasty and the Seven Great Families; otherwise, Central Plains could be in constant danger with enemies lurking nearby.
"I just remembered—you are Lu Chen from the Five Element Sect, Yin Boqing's only disciple. However, I've heard that your relationship with your master isn't very harmonious. Yin Boqing is quite a genius; our family head has once crossed paths with him and didn't gain any advantage. For quite some time afterward, he couldn't stop thinking about Yin Boqing because he gained unique insights during their encounter," Su Mo Li recalled as she spoke.
"I am no longer his disciple, and he is not my master. A mediocre teacher has no right to instruct disciples; he only leads them astray. Although few know about this matter, I will eventually settle it with him."
Mentioning Yin Boqing made Lu Chen unhappy, and a hint of anger surfaced. Instead of staying in the capital, he preferred to visit the Gate Peak of the Five Element Sect to confront Yin Boqing.
"I have to admit, your reputation is quite impressive. Even I can't help but admire you. You are like a dark horse, continuously creating legends over the past few years. The Yushan Kingdom, Luban Temple, Giant Barbarian Island, Giant Yi Nation, and even the Great Zhou Dynasty all bear your mark. I even heard from the family head that there is a vast kingdom formed entirely by beasts across the Eastern Sea, which is also related to you." Su Mo Li couldn't help but express her astonishment; she hadn't expected this to be so extensive.
Every single event she mentioned was significant. Although Luban Temple and Giant Barbarian Island were only second-tier forces, Lu Chen had managed to stir up chaos among them with his own strength, nearly leading them to destruction. Thus, Lu Chen's fame was evident.
Hearing this, Lu Chen felt slightly surprised. Most of what he had done was beyond his control, and he hadn't expected it to spread so far. Now he was a well-known figure, a rising dark horse.
"It seems you really are impressive. I'm considering whether we should join forces. After all, united we are stronger, and accomplishing tasks becomes easier. Most importantly, it reduces the number of opponents. What do you think?" Su Mo Li said.
Lu Chen nodded and replied, "Sure, I have been thinking along those lines too. However, I can't fully trust your Su Family; your methods are too secretive. I'm afraid you might stab me in the back or use me as a stepping stone."
"How could that be? Although I, Su Mo Li, am just a woman, I keep my word. Ever since you arrived at Fengcuilou, I've noticed that the situation has changed drastically. Various forces are intertwined and scheming against each other. If you don't have reliable allies by your side, you could be devoured at any moment," Su Mo Li said with a pitiful expression that seemed genuine.
Her words were both true and false, creating an air of mystery; fortunately, Lu Chen could still discern the truth.
"Since that's the case, it's settled then. From now on, you will be under my command. I can use my power to assist you in your endeavors, but you must also provide me with help in return. Do you understand?"
Lu Chen lifted Su Mo Li's chin with his hand as if examining a beautiful goldfish, his gesture extremely ambiguous.
Su Mo Li seemed to enjoy this feeling immensely; she liked the way others looked at her with such dazed expressions. Lu Chen was currently doing just that; she felt he was slowly falling into her trap.
In reality, Lu Chen's state was not as such. His Dao Heart was stable, and his true essence was not leaking. Unless he was moved by himself and willing, no one could tempt him.
The reason he actively cooperated with Su Mo Li to form an alliance was that he had his own purpose: he hoped Su Mo Li could provide him with some information about the Seven Great Families.
The Seven Great Families were top secret. Firstly, the Demon King Dynasty was a relatively closed-off country, making it difficult for outsiders to enter. As for gathering information, outsiders had even less chance unless they were insiders.
If Su Mo Li were to gather information about the other six great families, it would certainly be much easier than if Lu Chen did it himself. That was his intention.
Su Mo Li wanted to ally with Lu Chen because she valued his strength and abilities. Joining forces with Lu Chen brought many benefits; he could protect her, and both sides temporarily eliminated a rival, which was undoubtedly a welcome situation.
As for their mutual purposes and intentions, both were clear in their hearts. Although it wasn't explicitly stated, who didn't know? Everyone was a wise person.
They all understood that the other had motives and ambitions, yet they still chose to unite because they each had their own goals and aspirations, which led to this collaboration.
At this point, the entire process became transparent, as if both parties were long-lost friends meeting again. However, the truth was that they had only just met.
"Young Master Lu Chen, you haven't found a place to rest yet, have you? Although this place is humble, I hope it won't be too much of a hardship for you," Su Mo Li said softly.
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