Three hundred million Origin Stones are enough to create batches of Saint King-level martial artists.

To some extent, this is also one of the factors preventing the Dragon Saint King from running around everywhere.

At the Quasi-Emperor level or the Spirit Emperor level, one truly relies on talent.

Clearly, not everyone possesses this kind of talent.

Cao Feng hadn't expected Zhou Mu to refuse. Just when he thought Zhou Mu was still delaying, Zhou Mu's expression didn't seem fake; he looked somewhat ashamed.

Suddenly, he found himself developing a much stronger liking for Zhou Mu.

So he grinned and said, "Just accept it. This is all I have to offer. Besides, my father said long ago that as long as it can maintain the prestige of my city lord's mansion, he's willing to give up anything."

"You mean you need my protection?"

Seeing that Cao Feng had practically laid his mind on the table, Zhou Mu stopped being mysterious and asked directly.

Cao Feng nodded, feeling somewhat uneasy, and said, "That's what I'm thinking, but I don't know what you think?"

After thinking for a moment, Zhou Mu finally nodded heavily.

As for that illusory protection, isn't it just a matter of him saying a word?

As long as the prestige of Wentian Tower remains, his words will still carry significant weight.

More importantly, wouldn't it be wonderful to exchange this so-called protection for real gold and silver treasures? It's almost a sure-fire way to make money, so Zhou Mu agreed without hesitation.

Seeing that Zhou Mu had agreed, the worried look on Cao Feng's face gradually disappeared, and then a bright smile appeared on his face.

The anxiety that had been hanging over me finally began to subside.

When Zhou Mu returned to the inn, an hour had passed. After he told Lu Shan what had happened, Lu Shan gave a strange smile and thought for a long time before slowly saying, "You really didn't threaten Cao Feng?"

After all, in his view, it was hard to believe that such a priceless treasure could be obtained in exchange for a vague promise.

Anyone with a brain would never do something so foolish; it's obvious they'd be at a disadvantage.

Faced with Lu Shan's questioning, Zhou Mu smiled faintly and said softly, "Do you think Wentian Tower is weak right now?"

Lu Shan thought for a moment and said, "Not weak, but not strong either."

"Why?" Zhou Mu asked.

Lu Shan shook his head without offering any explanation.

He realized that the strength of Wentian Tower was entirely based on the backing of powerful figures, while the tower itself was not strong at all, and even showed signs of being all show and no substance.

If we lose those big shots, the Wentian Tower will probably be completely destroyed by our enemies in less than an hour.

About fifteen minutes later, Zhou Dandan slowly woke up on her sickbed. Her complexion was already a little rosy, and she looked much better, at least more comfortable than before.

Upon seeing Zhou Dandan awaken, Zhou Mu, Zhang Ling'er, and Lu Shan all showed great joy.

Zhou Mu quickly looked over, observing Zhou Dandan's gradually recovering complexion, then glanced at her and asked with concern, "Are you feeling any better?"

Zhou Dandan nodded slightly, then smiled and said, "It's alright, it's alright, but I still feel a bit weak, and I'm afraid I'll need to rest for a while longer."

Zhou Mu, his face full of worry, said, "That Shenyao is dead. Before he died, I didn't make him comfortable; he suffered terribly before he died..."

He paused, his face full of guilt, and said, "I'm sorry... Dandan, I'm sorry... I didn't protect you well."

Aside from repeatedly apologizing, Zhou Mu seemed unable to express his sorrow in any further words.

Faced with her brother Zhou Mu's sincere apology, Zhou Dandan slowly revealed a smile.

But the smile was faint.

He looked very weak, but at least he seemed to be getting better slowly.

She raised her weak hand and gently stroked Zhou Mu's slightly rough face and dark eyes, where clear spring water seemed to flow slowly.

"Brother, I don't blame you. It's all my fault. Why should you apologize, brother..."

Before she could finish speaking, Zhou Mu pursed his lips and said, "From now on, if anyone dares to touch you, I will kill them..."

Zhou Dandan weakly shook her head and said, "Brother..."

...

Demon Realm

frontier.

The vast army, like a raging torrent, swept in, its black ranks displaying an imposing aura.

The overwhelming black aura swept in, and then a vast expanse of black clouds slowly condensed.

Inside the central command tent, Feng Qizi resided in his headquarters. Through the intricately detailed map, his calm demeanor already exuded an aura of authority without anger.

At this moment, he felt no remorse whatsoever.

After all, the order to march the army was not issued by him, but by the Grand Wizard. Even though the Grand Wizard had already been executed after he came out, as the dignified chieftain of the demon race, he should be a man of his word and could not do something like going back on his word.

So he could only accept his mistake.

He comforted himself in this way, but as for whether he could convince others, anyone with a modicum of intelligence would probably see through the pretense.

"Chieftain."

A person slowly emerged from the darkness, and when he stood beside Feng Qizi, his dark pupils glowed green.

"Sky green?"

Feng Qizi looked at the man and said softly.

The man called Tianlu chuckled softly, then knelt down with a thud and bowed, saying, "Your subordinate, former army commander Tianlu, pays respects to the clan chief."

Tianlu was very happy that the clan leader remembered someone as insignificant as himself.

Upon seeing this, Feng Qizi smiled faintly and asked, "What do you want with me?"

From the moment he took office, he issued an order that in any battle, any order should be directed to him. In other words, if anyone had any questions about an order, they could come to him for help.

Clearly, the appearance of the sky green was not accidental.

Upon hearing this, Tian Lu's expression froze instantly. He said, "I have something to say, but I don't know if I should."

Since things have come to this point, it seems that it's no longer a question of whether or not to say it, but rather that it definitely has to be said.

Then, Feng Qizi nodded to him.

Tian Lu said, "I believe that now is not the best time to attack the Nine Provinces Continent."

Upon hearing this, Feng Qizi's expression changed drastically.

God knows the immense guilt and guilt he carried while assembling the army.