Seeing the two people who had just entered slowly walk over with steady footsteps, the great hall of Kunlun was silent for a moment. Lu Chen looked at Old Ma, while True Lord Tian Lan turned his head to look at Lu Chen.
Lu Chen could feel True Lord Tian Lan's gaze on him. He didn't even need to look at the damn baldy's eyes to feel the astonishment, surprise, and even a bit of mockery in his eyes.
He knew what this damn baldy was thinking. He knew that right now, True Lord Tian Lan wanted to preserve some dignity for himself, as well as maintain some dignity in front of Xue Ying and the others. That was why he wasn't laughing to his heart's content. Although it was soundless, he seemed to be able to hear that laughter. The most inexplicable thing was that Lu Chen actually guessed that this damn baldy probably knew that Lu Chen could understand his thoughts, so he was pretending to laugh in his heart.
This was an inexplicable intuition that didn't make any sense. However, when Lu Chen silently turned his head to look at True Lord Tian Lan, and saw this damn baldy's unprecedentedly serious expression as well as the light that constantly flickered in his eyes, Lu Chen knew that his guess was probably correct.
This feeling of telepathy was really embarrassing to the point of wanting to die.
Xue Ying brought Old Ma to the front. True Lord Tian Lan's sleeves moved slightly as he looked at the two of them. Xue Ying stepped forward to greet them, and Old Ma knelt down as well. True Lord Tian Lan's expression didn't change, as if he had suddenly forgotten that he had called Xue Ying over for an urgent matter. He only nodded lightly and said, "You've come."
Xue Ying solemnly bowed to True Lord Tian Lan, then stood up and said with a respectful expression, "My Lord, I have a guess as to why you summoned me here in the middle of the night. However, before you speak, I also have an urgent matter to report."
True Lord Tian Lan nodded and said, "No problem, you go first."
Xue Ying stepped to the side, revealing Old Ma's figure. She then said, "Fuyunji's former Shadow Patrol Inspector Ma Xiaoyun has something to report to you."
Both True Lord Tian Lan and Lu Chen could tell that Xue Ying had deliberately emphasized the first five words in her simple words. She was probably emphasizing her identity. Supreme Lord Tianlan couldn't help glancing at Lu Chen out of the corner of his eye. Lu Chen stood aside expressionlessly, looking as unresponsive as a wooden man.
Perfected Lord Tian Lan's eyes flickered with a faint smile. "Go ahead."
Without saying a word, Old Ma took two steps forward on his knees. Suddenly, he reached into his bosom and took out a box. He presented it to Supreme Lord Tian Lan with both hands and said loudly, "My Lord, by chance, I have recently obtained one of the four fragments of the Devil Sect's legendary Tree of God — the Tree of God's Branch. I dare not covet such a precious treasure, so I have specially come to offer it to you!"
His words were resolute and full of vigor, showing his loyalty. Supreme Lord Tian Lan seemed to be moved. He nodded and said, "There's such a thing?"
Old Ma said, "Yes, the treasure is in this box. Please have a look, my Lord."
Supreme Lord Tian Lan casually waved his hand and the box in Old Ma's hand flew into his. After weighing it in his hand, Supreme Lord Tian Lan opened the lid. At that moment, a green light shone out from the box. It flowed and swayed, carrying a strange aura of life. It was a spiritual power that almost no living creature in the world could possess. Legend had it that only the four fragments of the Devil Sect possessed it.
It was the aura of the Tree of God.
Lu Chen recognized that it was the real Tree of God's Branch, and so did Supreme Lord Tian Lan. At that moment, even with his calmness, he couldn't help but smile happily. He nodded and said, "Good, good, good. Little Ma, you have made a great contribution."
Old Ma kowtowed and then stood up silently. He walked to Xue Ying and stood behind her. He lowered his head and lowered his arms, staring at the ground. Lu Chen looked at his old friend with a complicated expression. After a while, he sighed softly.
Seeing Supreme Lord Tian Lan smiling and playing with the Tree of God necklace in his hand, Xue Ying also walked forward and said with a smile, "My Lord, are you satisfied with this treasure?"
Supreme Lord Tian Lan smiled and said, "Very good."
Xue Ying smiled and pointed at Old Ma. She said, "Please tell me, how should I reward this person?"
Supreme Lord Tian Lan chuckled. His eyes flickered as he glanced at Lu Chen. His expression didn't change as he said generously, "This item is of great use to me. Little Ma, you have done well and made a great contribution. How about this, from today onwards, Ma Xiaoyun will be promoted to Deputy Hall Master of Fuyunji. He will assist Xue Ying in managing the affairs of the Shadow. This can be considered his old profession. "
Xue Ying was slightly startled. She then smiled and nodded in agreement. Old Ma had already knelt down to express his thanks.
After a short delay and a few more words, Xue Ying and Old Ma stood up and left. Supreme Lord Tian Lan didn't ask them to stay. However, before Xue Ying left, she turned around and asked Supreme Lord Tian Lan, "My Lord, you said that you called me over for an urgent matter. I wonder if I still have …"
She didn't finish her sentence, but there was a questioning look in her eyes and expression. Supreme Lord Tian Lan laughed and waved his hand. He said, "What urgent matter? It's fine, it's fine. You can go."
Xue Ying smiled like a flower. She nodded in agreement. Then, she left the hall with Old Ma. Before she left, she seemed to deliberately look at Lu Chen. There was a meaningful look in her eyes.
Lu Chen was speechless. He only clenched his fists that were hidden in his sleeves.
…
After Xue Ying and Old Ma left, only Supreme Lord Tian Lan and Lu Chen were left in the hall of Kunlun. The atmosphere returned to a somewhat awkward silence. Supreme Lord Tian Lan looked at Lu Chen. He didn't say anything. Instead, he clicked his tongue from time to time.
Lu Chen couldn't take it anymore. He glared at him and scolded, "What are you clucking at? Look at your gloating face!"
Supreme Lord Tian Lan laughed and pointed at Lu Chen. "Are you a good-for-nothing? You don't have many capable subordinates. Now, your most trusted one has run away?"
Lu Chen was about to retort. Suddenly, he felt a chill in his heart. Although he said it as if he was joking, was there any truth in it?
Supreme Lord Tian Lan laughed for a while. Then, he said in a softer voice, "I believe you also know that I can't refuse my reward just now."
Lu Chen nodded slightly. He didn't have any objection to this. As the leader of a powerful force, he could act arbitrarily and be domineering. However, he couldn't act recklessly when it came to rewards.
No matter what he thought in private, Old Ma had given him such an important treasure. It was of great significance to Supreme Lord Tian Lan. He might even be able to continue his secret plan without having to deal with another Divine Transformation Stage Perfected Cultivator. This alone was worth the position of a Deputy Hall Master in Fuyunji.
"But why?" Supreme Lord Tian Lan looked at Lu Chen with a faint smile. "Did you fall out with Ma Xiaoyun recently?"
"No." Lu Chen sighed and answered gloomily. Then, he asked himself in his heart,
"Why is that?"
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