Lu Yuan was naturally a little reluctant to leave after returning for a few days, but he still had to prioritize important matters.
The Fellows also expressed his understanding of Lu Yuan's decision to leave. After all, strength reigned supreme in the Douluo Continent. With strength came the right to speak. He was already in his sixties, and he understood this better than anyone else.
Therefore, even though he was reluctant to let Lu Yuan leave so soon, the Fellows still chose to support him. He just kept reminding Lu Yuan to be careful.
Lu Yuan was naturally very touched by the Fellows' concern. He promised the Fellows that he would take good care of himself and Hu Lena. As long as he had time, he would come back to see him.
After bidding farewell to the Fellows, the three of them sat in a carriage and headed towards the Seonra Empire.
Notting City was located at the border between the Seonra Empire and the Heaven Dou Empire. It was actually quite close to the Seonra Empire.
However, the Temple of Life had appeared in a small city not far from Star Luo City, Senyue City. Therefore, Lu Yuan and the others still needed a certain amount of time to arrive.
"Grandpa Golden Crocodile, if I remember correctly, Senyue City shouldn't be far from Star Luo City. It's the territory of the Seonra Empire's Zhu family, right?" Lu Yuan asked the Golden Crocodile as they sat in the carriage.
"Yes!" The Golden Crocodile nodded. His voice came from outside the carriage. "The ruins were first discovered by the Zhu family. At that time, the Zhu family wanted to monopolize it. Later, another organization in the Seonra Empire called the Zither Sect discovered it and spread the news. Therefore, the entire Seonra Empire knew about it."
"Our spies in the Seonra Empire sent the news back to the Martial Soul Palace."
"It was also because of our Martial Soul Palace's strong request that the Seonra Empire was forced to open the ruins to all the sects and soul masters in the Seonra Empire. This was also the reason for this operation."
Lu Yuan nodded. Without the pressure of a powerful force, how could the Seonra Empire open an ancient ruin to the outside world?
"If I'm not wrong, the Zhu family may have already tried to explore the ruins before the news spread. After the news spread, the royal family of the Seonra Empire must have also explored the ruins. Otherwise, there wouldn't be a saying that only those under the age of 20 could enter. I think this news may have been obtained at the cost of human lives," Lu Yuan said.
"That's right!" Golden Crocodile nodded and said, "I really can't hide anything from you."
"According to the information from the spies, all those over the age of 20 who entered the ruins died on the spot. Although those under the age of 20 did not obtain anything, they returned safely."
Hu Lena looked at Lu Yuan with stars in her eyes.
Junior Brother's appearance just now was really too charming. It was as if his entire body was emitting light. Ah, this old lady's maiden heart!
Junior Brother like this, I love, love!
Lu Yuan naturally did not notice Hu Lena's gaze. At this moment, he was still analyzing, "Those over the age of 20 may have triggered some kind of restriction. Perhaps the entrance of the ruins has some method to check one's skeletal age. Those over the age of 20 may have been killed on the spot, and those under the age of 20 may have returned safely. Perhaps …"
"Perhaps what?" Hu Lena asked.
"Perhaps the ruins are not dangerous. Or perhaps even if one dies in the ruins, they may be revived outside," Lu Yuan said. The Golden Crocodile and Hu Lena were both shocked.
"That's impossible!" Golden Crocodile asked.
"That's not necessarily true!" Lu Yuan smiled faintly. He knew that it was the relic of the Goddess of Life. The Goddess of Life was the kindest of people and was full of respect for life. Her relic would naturally not be too dangerous, and she would not necessarily take the lives of those who entered the relic.
As for those over the age of 20 who died on the spot upon entering, Lu Yuan suspected that it was not the Goddess of Life's doing. It was very likely that someone had set up a restriction to prevent those who did not meet the requirements of the Goddess of Life from forcibly entering. It was to prevent some old farts from oppressing others with their age advantage. This would lose the meaning of the ruins selection.
As for who set up this restriction, Lu Yuan also had some guesses. After all, the Goddess of Life was not alone. She also had a husband called Destruction. With this person's temperament, it was normal for her to set up a restriction to kill a few people.
The Golden Crocodile was silent. Although Lu Yuan's words were a little absurd, the Golden Crocodile had a feeling that perhaps Lu Yuan was not wrong.
Hu Lena did not express her opinion. Although she also felt that Lu Yuan's words were a little shocking, since Lu Yuan said it, Hu Lena felt that it must be reasonable. After all, Lu Yuan had never been a person who spoke without thinking.
Hu Lena loved Lu Yuan very, very much. When it came to understanding Lu Yuan, there might not be anyone who understood him better than her, not even Chihiro Snow.
After all, they had slept on the same bed for three years. Ever since she knew that she might have fallen in love with Lu Yuan, Hu Lena spent the rest of her time on Lu Yuan other than cultivating her soul power.
She cared about Lu Yuan's hobbies and analyzed Lu Yuan's personality. Almost all of Lu Yuan's preferences were recorded in Hu Lena's heart.
Therefore, since Lu Yuan was certain, Hu Lena naturally expressed her support.
"Junior brother, I believe in you!" Hu Lena grabbed Lu Yuan's hand with a determined look in her eyes.
Looking at Hu Lena's smiling face, Lu Yuan smiled and kissed Hu Lena's red lips gently. He pulled Hu Lena into his arms.
Without mentioning anything else, Hu Lena's unreserved trust in him really moved him.
Lying in Lu Yuan's arms, Hu Lena's face revealed a blissful smile.
To her, no matter what dangers there were in the ruins or what opportunities there were, she didn't care. As long as she could be with her junior brother, she was very happy.
.....
Riding a carriage, especially a long-distance carriage, was a very tiring thing.
Half a month had passed since Lu Yuan and the rest set off from Notting City and arrived at Star Luo City.
In this half a month, Lu Yuan and the rest ate and slept in the open. In order to rush for time, they sometimes started to rush before the sun rose. After half a month, even with Lu Yuan's physique, he couldn't help but feel a little tired.
Hu Lena was even more so. She was lying in Lu Yuan's arms and sleeping soundly!
Suddenly, the carriage stopped.
"Why did we stop, Grandpa Golden Crocodile?" Lu Yuan asked.
"We are already outside Star Luo City, and Platinum Bishop Osfor has personally come to welcome us. Obuchi, do you want to meet him?" Golden Crocodile said.
Lu Yuan shook his head and said, "No need. My identity can't be exposed yet. There are too many people here. Let's go directly to Star Luo Martial Spirit Temple. We'll talk when we get there."
His identity was more sensitive, so it was better not to expose it for the time being. Otherwise, it would have a negative impact on his future actions.
The Golden Alligator Douluo nodded.
As for whether Osfor would be angry if he didn't see them, Golden Crocodile couldn't be bothered to care about that.
They had the Second Consecrator of Consecration Hall and two disciples of the Pope. How could a mere Platinum Bishop have a higher status?
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