Upon hearing that another elder of the Dragon Clan had arrived, Liu Yu and the others assumed that the elder had come for Ling Jun's sake and that his request to see him was purely out of courtesy. Without much thought, they agreed.
However, after everyone understood the other party's purpose, they were all stunned and froze.
After a long while, Liu Ying finally spoke with some uncertainty: "Senior, you said that the Dragon Clan wants us to help investigate the Qi Yuan Secret Realm?"
The Qi Yuan Secret Realm, the one that's been making headlines outside, is a secret realm that requires Golden Dragon Blood to enter.
Upon hearing this, Long Peng first nodded affirmatively, then reminded him, "There is also the matter of forming an alliance with your sect."
The members of the Liuyue Sect exchanged bewildered glances once again: an alliance?
Finally, Liu Yu was the first to regain his senses and went straight to the point: "As far as I know, the Dragon Clan has never allied with any force in the Great Vault Realm. I wonder why this is the case?"
Upon hearing this, Long Peng did not hide anything: "Firstly, it's for the sake of our little ancestor; secondly, it's because we trust the Liuyue Sect. We believe that the Liuyue Sect is no worse than the Western Continent."
This evaluation is, to be honest, quite high. Some of the Liuyue Sect members felt dizzy upon hearing it.
After thinking for a moment, Liu Yu, as the sect leader, continued, "I wonder what kind of alliance the noble family intends to form?" This indicated that they were interested.
Instantly, Long Peng's eyes lit up, and without hesitation, he described in detail most of the plans that the Dragon Clan had previously devised.
Overall, the members of the Flowing Moon Sect were quite tempted by the alliance terms, since forming an alliance with the Dragon Clan would be more beneficial than harmful to them.
Having considered this point, almost everyone in the Liuyue Sect nodded to Liu Yu in unison, casting their votes in favor.
Liu Yu carefully considered the matter in his mind and, after confirming that there were no problems, he agreed without putting on airs.
However, based on the specific circumstances of the Liuyue Sect, they also offered many suggestions for revisions to certain details of the alliance.
Before Long Peng arrived, he had already received a promise from the Dragon Clan Chief that the area could be opened to the maximum extent.
Furthermore, the rules proposed by Liuyue Sect were all reasonable and justifiable, and there was no sign of insatiable greed.
Thus, with both sides willing, the alliance was finalized almost on the spot, proceeding with remarkable ease.
Then, the two sides had an in-depth discussion on how to cooperate next, and finalized that the Liuyue Sect would send a team to go to the Qiyuan Secret Realm to investigate together with the Dragon Clan.
As for the candidates, Liu Yu already had a general idea in mind. If nothing unexpected happened, Shushu and Luli would be going out to work again.
After all, Liu Yu had great faith in Shushu's good luck.
Most importantly, he had a feeling that Shushu and Lu Liqu were the most suitable match.
Thinking of this, Liu Yu immediately spoke to Long Peng, and after receiving his nod, he quickly sent a telepathic message to both Shushu and Lu Li, instructing them to come to the main hall immediately.
The senior and junior disciples were still taking advantage of the situation, and happened to be listening to the lecture among a group of youngsters. When they received the telepathic message, they subconsciously glanced at each other.
Meeting each other's eyes, the senior and junior disciples understood; they had both addressed each other.
Then, just as they had come, the two of them arrived quietly and left quietly.
Throughout the entire process, apart from the head beast, Shu Chi, glancing at them once, almost no one in the entire courtyard—or rather, no beast—blindly looked at them.
The two moved very quickly, and soon they arrived at the main hall.
Seeing Long Peng at the head of the table, the senior and junior disciples didn't ask any questions. Just like Liu Yu and the others had guessed, they assumed that he had come for Ling Jun.
After understanding the cause and effect, the two of them were stunned for a moment.
Without hesitation, the two agreed to the matter and immediately set a departure time with Long Peng: tomorrow.
There was no other way; they needed to get there as soon as possible and find out what was going on before the main force arrived.
Otherwise, if they arrive too late, by the time the main force gets there, any clues they might have will have been trampled to pieces.
After agreeing on the general itinerary, the senior and junior disciples took the opportunity to say goodbye, as they were planning to go to the sect affairs hall to exchange for some equipment.
Meanwhile, in Ganquan City, Lan Bai, having received a message from his subordinates, returned to the city lord's mansion. He showed his token to the guards at the city gate and then, as if familiar with the place, went to the backyard.
At the same old place, Lan Bai first bowed to Lan Qian at the head of the table before presenting the identity information of Shushu and Lu Li.
Upon learning that the two were actually Liu Yu's eldest and youngest disciples, Lan Qian smiled enigmatically: "What a coincidence, Liu Yu."
I don’t know if it was just my imagination, but when she called out the name 'Liu Yu,' there was a strange emotion in her voice, like love, or like hate.
Lan Bai and his maid Lan Yi seemed unsurprised, their expressions remaining unchanged.
A moment later, Lan Qian came to her senses again, looked at Lan Bai, and said in a ruthless tone: "Keep a close eye on them. As soon as they come down the mountain, capture them for me and send them back."
Lan Bai respectfully accepted the order: "Yes." After replying, Lan Bai hesitated for a moment: "Should we capture those dragons?"
Lan Qian glanced at him and said, "What do you think?"
This meant they were going to capture them too. Lan Bai understood, and at the same time, he was thinking about which people to send. He didn't have many capable men under his command, and he was willing but unable to do so.
Lan Qian, who was seated at the head of the table, also understood the concerns and hesitation in his eyes. After thinking for a moment, she took out a small jade bottle from her storage ring and threw it to Lan Bai: "Take it."
Lan Bai caught it almost instinctively, and then looked at Lan Qian with a questioning look in his eyes.
Lan Qian said coldly, "Spirit-Sealing Powder."
Upon hearing this, Lan Bai's face immediately lit up with joy. He carefully put away the small jade bottle before respectfully thanking him, "Thank you for your reward, Master. I will definitely capture him alive."
Lan Qian offered no comment, but instead dismissed them, saying, "Alright, you may leave."
Lan Bai paused, then respectfully accepted the order: "Yes, Your subordinate takes his leave."
After replying, he glanced at Lan Qian at the head of the table one last time before turning to leave. In that instant, a hint of love and reluctance appeared in his eyes, but it was quickly masked by his resolute determination.
Only after he was out of sight did Lan Qian speak again: "Lan Yi, do you think he can succeed?"
The woman in blue dared not utter a discouraging word and immediately affirmed, "Madam, I believe we will definitely succeed." After all, she had the Spirit-Suppressing Powder.
Lan Qian thought the same thing, a look of madness flashing across her face, and she immediately ordered, "Lan Yi, go and make preparations, I am going back to Lan Song Sect."
She wanted to go back and wait and see if Liu Yu could eventually find out everything, and whether he would plead with the Blue Pine Sect for the sake of his disciple.
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