Lu Zheng watched and heard them exchange conversation, as though he suddenly disappeared.

  However, he was instantly pulled by the contents of the conversation.

  He closed his eyes for a while and thought of his friends… friends who were murdered brutally by the Scorching Blade Clan.

  He smiled.

  I almost forgot about them. Yeah, they were one of the main reasons I came back to take revenge, too. And still will be. He thought.

  Unknown to him, the Ocean’s Heart Qi technique boosted his qi for a bit permanently.

  He opened his eyes and realized Xia was now staring at him with eyes filled with madness.

  It was only then Lu Zheng finally noticed her eyes. He thought… It’s shaped and bright like a moon. Have I gone crazy?

  “You are not,” said Ravyn.

  Finally… Lu Zheng thought. After all, Ravyn was finally willing to communicate with him after being silent for a while.

  “Really?” Lu Zheng immediately asked in his mind.

  “Mhm.” Ravyn confirmed. “It seems they are more powerful than we believe. That old man is only one realm away from my rank. That girl is in an Adept rank, but she’s way more powerful compared to that white tiger cub. Obviously, it’s from the martial arts difference. Furthermore, she really does possess a talent. It’s bright from her eyes.”

  “Bright from her eyes…” Lu Zheng contemplated.

  His eyes suddenly widened.

  He said, almost shouting, “It might be because of their meridians! Some talented cultivators, especially coming from the prestigious clan, inherited their ancestor’s bloodline and possessed a special meridian that boosted their cultivation.

  Their power would even more soar once they reached the Adept rank since their qi would turn based on the specialized elemental qi their bloodline possessed. Indeed, you are right, Ravyn. To compare her now with the white tiger cub is a crime!

  I mean, she’s from the Central Plain!”

  Ravyn replied, “Mhm. From the qi that old man radiated, it seems it’s the element of the moon. They are more powerful in the night, then, especially when the moon hangs in the middle. Well, you can stop thinking about running away from them now, doofus.

  Even I can't even think of a way to help you escape.”

  “So, that’s why you were silent earlier.” Lu Zheng was filled with gratitude. “Thank you, Ravyn. Alright, don’t worry, my fate is in their hands. As long as I have their interest, I will be able to live long.”

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  “I don’t think so,” replied Ravyn.

  Lu Zheng was startled. His heart skipped a beat.

  “Hey! What are you staring at?!” Xia was infuriated.

  Lu Zheng’s hair stood on ends. He realized if he would not respond to her, Ravyn's words might come true.

  He immediately replied, “I-I’m sorry.”

  If he had to cast aside his pride to survive long enough, he would not hesitate to do so.

  Xia snorted. She said, “I still don’t consider you as my friends and will certainly not in the future, either. If you can’t act like my rival for the next… let’s say, three months. We will discard you and kill you!”

  Lu Zheng’s eyes widened. His heart raced from the foreboding feeling.

  So this is what Ravyn means. He thought.

  He continued thinking. Without killing anyone, I won’t be able to level up. I am not talented, either. The Partial Domain was not executed by me, it was Ravyn. For him to possess me again, I might have to exhaust more extra points.

  But it’s completely empty!

  Will I really live long enough, more than three months?

  Lu Zheng considered his future already. After all, he would not be able to refuse Xia’s offer… or more like an order.

  He had to find a way out—to live long enough past three months.

  As his mind was thinking profusely, three seconds had already passed.

  Xia, having been growing impatient of his lackadaisical response, even seeing him falling into a daze, was enraged.

  She shouted, “UNDERSTAND?!”

  Lu Zheng was taken aback, having his consciousness pulled into the reality. His mind turned blank as he nodded vigorously.

  “Yes. Yes,” he said, still nodding.

  Xia was satisfied. She cooled down a bit. She turned to Elder Ming and said, “Is that okay, Elder Ming? If I have to befriend someone, a stranger, then it’s better to be a girl!”

  Elder Ming nodded and said, “Well, we tried giving you a girl for you to be friends with. Unfortunately… you’ve faced betrayal. That’s why I’m thinking of letting this young man befriend you. As long as no romantic feelings are involved, then give it a try.”

  Xia was taken aback. Her eyes widened. She almost fell from her seat and glanced at Lu Zheng.

  Her face twisted in disgust and said, “Him? Romantic feelings? Who? For Him?”

  She suddenly tried to vomit something in front of him but only saliva came out and was spit out.

  She wiped the saliva on the side of her lips and said, “Disgusting. Disgusting. If this guy won’t be able to satisfy me for the next three months, I’ll cut him into many pieces!”

  Lu Zheng was surprised. He stared at her with eyes reflecting bizarreness.

  She saw his reaction and was taken aback. She then noticed in her peripheral vision that Elder Ming was staring at her intensely.

  When she slid her gaze to him, she was shocked. She then tried to recall her words and her face contorted into anger. She growled, breathing heavily, staring at Lu Zheng.

  Lu Zheng was flabbergasted. He was now deeply horrified. He did not understand what happened.

  He thought. I simply stare at you after saying those strange words. Why are you pinning the blame on me now?

  Xia growled, saying, “How dare you twist my words into something lustful, you peasant. You, who was born into this low-waste land! You, who are ignorant about anything… Everything! You are humiliating me now, huh?!

  After I help you fully recover? Even though you made us wait for the whole day and night?! This is how you are trying to repay me?”

  HUH??!!! Lu Zheng’s mind screamed with questions.

  However, he focused more on different things.

  I slept the whole day and night. That explains why the moon seems to have returned to its previous position! And by the way, it indeed seems my body has fully recovered, even though I thought I would be bedridden for a week!

  “And you have the audacity to think of something else and fall into a daze?!”

  “W-What?” Lu Zheng was even more horrified when he saw her clench her fists tightly and slowly stood up.

  He was only thankful she did not grab the sword beside her.

  Even then, he had a bad idea about what happe

  ned next, seeing her slowly walking towards his direction.