The great hall of the Devil Palace was dark red. The floor was covered with a thick layer of red carpet. Through the edge of the carpet, one could see the fire burning under the floor.
The entire hall was heated with heavy charcoal at all times to ensure that the temperature in the hall was suitable.
Lu Sheng sat on the black throne at the very top, and scanned the Prime Devil Sect's upper echelons that had gathered below.
Elder Stone, the Devil King who'd been dug out from the stone seal, had now become the true Prime Devil Sect's Master General. He stood at the side with his head lowered. No one knew when he'd changed his appearance, but he no longer had a hunchback. On the outside, he looked no different from the white-haired old storyteller in the tavern.
It was said that he had disguised himself recently and went to restaurants to tell stories and sell his wares.
Lu Sheng found it hard to imagine that with this guy's fiery temper, he could actually suppress his temper and tell stories for others.
Sitting opposite Elder Stone was King Shadow. This guy had blond hair and blue eyes, and looked like a westerner on Earth. Sensing Lu Sheng's gaze, Xu Feila smiled at him.
Lu Sheng nodded in return. The King of Shadows had contributed greatly to the Prime Devil Sect, especially during the period of expansion. This one had contributed a lot to the sect.
Then there was Duanmu Wan, and the other Weapon Masters who joined later. However, Lu Sheng only paid attention to these three. The rest of the Divine Weapon Masters were not people he trusted. Only these three had their bodies under his control at all times. Because of the secret art, he could let them handle many personal matters.
"Alright, since everyone's here, we can begin the regular meeting." Lu Sheng paused. "The other policies remain the same. How's the situation over at the Yin Capital?"
Currently, all eyes in the Great Yin were focused on two places. One was the Yin Capital, and the other was the largest Gate of Flesh and Blood that had opened in the Devil World.
These two places were the key points that could affect the entire situation.
"I've always been in charge of the Yin Capital. Recently, Yuanguang Yuan of the Yuanguang Family made a request, hoping that we can support the guards there again. Miss Yingying can't do it alone. The Yuanguang Family's infighting is getting serious," King Shadow Xu Feila said.
"Support again? What can she trade for it? "Elder Shi asked.
"She's about to become the Yuanguang Family's Outer World Vice Deacon. When she stabilizes her position, she'll be able to influence at least a third of the Yuanguang Family's various Outer World resources. Yuanguang Yuan promised that after she took the throne, the Prime Devil Sect would be allowed to freely enter and reside in all the Outer Realms she passed through. In addition, half of the resources under her jurisdiction will be allocated to the Prime Devil Sect, "Xu Feila explained.
Participating in the mining of resources was indeed generous. How many Outer Worlds did the Yuanguang Family discover every year? The minerals they offered were worth much more than an ordinary piece of land in the Great Yin.
"All of Yuanguang Yuan's power is provided by us, so we're not afraid of her going back on her word … but we can't bet everything on her alone," Elder Shi added.
"Duanmu Wan, you'll be in charge of this. Xu Feila, pay attention to the situation of the Devil Army in the surroundings. Also, how's the gathering of information on the Divine Weapons? "Lu Sheng continued to ask.
"There's some progress. There are a total of four Divine Weapons that have appeared recently near our sect and within our borders. We've already arranged for people to move out personally once their whereabouts are exposed. We must eliminate all obstacles and take them directly," Xu Feila answered.
Lu Sheng pondered for a moment, then asked about the situation of the three sects. The Prime Devil Sect was only a fringe force, after all. Compared to the old three sects and the three great families, their strength and influence were far inferior. Every move of the three sects would affect the Prime Devil Sect to a certain extent.
During the discussion in the great hall, the people who went to the Lu Manor quickly returned.
Lu Sheng emphasized the strategy he'd set before, and asked about the progress of each mission. He only dismissed them after more than two hours. After the meeting ended, Duanmu Wan stayed behind of her own accord.
"Sect Master, Lu Ran is here," Duanmu Wan whispered through voice transmission.
Lu Sheng nodded slightly.
"Bring her up."
Xu Feila and Elder Shi had just walked out of the hall, and naturally heard the two's voice transmission. However, this was the Lu Manor's internal affairs, and it was not their place to ask. However, both of them were very concerned about Lu Ran. A person who they couldn't figure out was definitely not a simple character.
The two of them exchanged glances. Without lingering, they leaped onto the black cloud and flew away.
In the empty great hall, three Prime Devil Sect disciples quickly led a pretty girl with delicate features, who looked very innocent, onto the carpet.
Lu Sheng sized up the girl below him with rapt attention. Just as Duanmu Wan said, he could not sense anything from her. She had the Spiritual Essence of an ordinary person, the constitution of an ordinary person, and the spirit of an ordinary person.
"You're Lu Ran?" he asked softly.
The girl crossed her arms defensively and lowered her head, not looking at Lu Sheng. When she heard the voice, her reaction was slow for half a beat before she came back to her senses and nodded.
"… I am …"
Among all the girls Lu Sheng had seen, Lu Ran was not the prettiest, but she definitely looked the weakest.
"Why did you appear in the forest where Old Mistress is traveling?" he asked directly.
Lu Ran was silent for a while.
"… I don't remember …" Her expression was calm. It didn't seem like she was faking it, but more like she really didn't remember.
Lu Sheng's brows furrowed slightly. He couldn't sense anything wrong with this girl, but that was the biggest problem.
What he showed now was that he was a rising Divine Lord of the Thousand Sun Sect, and the Prime Devil Sect was also an extremely young Divine Lord force. There weren't many forces like this in the Great Yin, but they were definitely not few either. Every Divine Lord had a force like this behind them.
Lu Sheng believed that as long as he didn't reveal his true strength, outsiders would only see him as a Divine Lord of the Thousand Sun Sect with a Random Divine Weapon.
Under such circumstances, no one would scheme against him no matter what.
"Forget it. You can leave now. Stay with Old Mistress. Since you've entered the Lu Manor, you're a member of the Lu Family. You must obey the family rules." Lu Sheng couldn't see anything wrong with her, so he waved his hand and dismissed her.
Lu Ran was brought out of the basilica in a daze. Someone stuffed an exquisite and beautiful black crystal ring into her hand as compensation for being summoned here.
She was then brought onto the flying ship back to the Autumn Moon County.
"Whoosh."
The three sails were blown by the wind, making a flapping sound.
Lu Ran stood at the side of the ship, and looked down at the vast and barren forest outside the Prime Devil Sect. A hint of coldness flashed across her pink eyes. She had a completely different temperament compared to her previous ignorance.
'My cultivation base is temporarily sealed. I didn't expect to accidentally fall into the Thousand Sun Sect's territory. This Divine Lord Lu Sheng seems to be quite meticulous. 'A voice that was completely different from Lu Ran's echoed in her mind.
"This place doesn't receive much attention from the Three Sects and Three Families. The outside world is in chaos, and the Yin Capital is at its peak. This place, on the other hand, is peaceful and stable. However, with your status, you still can't let your guard down. You must be careful." Another old man's voice echoed in her mind.
"Of course I know. Unfortunately, if Third Uncle was willing to support me … Jiajun and I wouldn't have ended up like this. "The woman closed her eyes to hide the waves of emotions in her heart.
"Now that things have come to this, don't think too much. Miss, you should find His Highness as soon as possible and see if you can salvage the situation. Otherwise, when those people come after us … "The man sighed helplessly.
Among the royal family, they were the most cruel and heartless. However, the one he was loyal to was someone who valued relationships and dared to love and hate.
"I know." Lu Ran's expression was slightly cold. "Is the Spiritual Essence purified? I'll be leaving here in five days. "
"No! Miss, you can't teleport multiple times in your current condition. Otherwise, it'll cause irreparable damage to your foundation! "The man was shocked.
"Do I need you to interrupt me?" The woman's voice was cold.
"But …"
"Go do it," the woman interrupted him.
The man instantly fell silent, as if he didn't dare to speak.
Lu Ran opened her eyes coldly, and stared at the scenery below her. She had been extremely noble since she was born. Now that she had fallen to such a state, she was extremely aggrieved.
Now that she was forced to disguise herself and seek shelter in the Lu Manor, she pretended to have lost all her memories, and used an extremely special secret treasure to hide her spirit and aura. Such an action was already a great humiliation to her.
Although the Old Madam of the Lu Manor had saved her by chance, whether it was by chance or not, she was still indebted to someone else.
If she dragged others down with her, it would be repaying kindness with enmity. Even she herself would feel disdain for doing such a thing.
Hence, when she heard that there were pursuers following her, she decisively set a time and requested to leave immediately.
The flying ship returned to Autumn Moon County, and landed on an empty field outside the Lu Manor. Lu Ran returned to her original weak appearance.
Outside the field, the two little fellows who had been waiting for a long time rushed over.
"Sister Ran Ran!" Lu Ning pounced and rushed into Lu Ran's arms.
Mu Jueqing watched this scene helplessly from the side. Ever since Lu Ran came to the Lu Manor, for some reason, she and Lu Ning hit it off very well.
Or in other words, Lu Ning liked Lu Ran very much.
Even her mother, Chen Yunxi, was a little jealous when she found out about her liking for Lu Ran.
Lu Ran was proficient in the four arts of zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Her poems and songs were all extraordinary. Lu Ning, who did not like to learn miscellaneous knowledge, was willing to restrain his temper under her supervision, and obediently sat down to study history and poetry. Everyone in the Lu Manor was amazed when they saw this.
"Little Ning, I'm only going to see your father. It's not like I'm not coming back. What are you worried about? "Lu Ran said gently.
"My father … I'm worried because I'm going to see my father …" Lu Ning could not help but mutter.
Lu Ran was slightly confused, but she did not ask. She immediately asked about Lu Ning's homework for the day.
She had been in the Lu Manor for more than a month. Every time she saw the arrogant Lu Ning, who went around causing trouble and fighting, she would always think of her poor child, Jiaye.
When Jiaye was young, he was also this fat and disobedient. Their temperaments were actually sixty to seventy percent similar.
Every time Lu Ran saw Lu Ning, she could not help but think of her child who died young. Especially when she was alone, she could not help but think of her old feelings.
"Homework is a piece of cake." Lu Ning waved his hand. "But Sister Ran Ran, can you not see my father anymore … Even if you do, try not to …" He suddenly looked a little nervous, and said softly.
"Why?" Lu Ran was slightly confused.
Lu Ning's little face fell slightly. "I don't want anything to happen to you …" He seemed to have remembered something, and his emotions fell.
Lu Ran was slightly stunned. Then, she smiled gently and reached out to pinch Lu Ning's pig ears.
"Don't worry, I'll be fine." Who was she?! Even if she had fallen to this state, she was not someone who could be easily suppressed by a few normal Divine Lords!
There was a hint of certainty in her words, and it made Lu Ning feel a little more at ease.
The two of them spoke softly, and the wind was strong. Even Mu Jueqing, who was more than ten meters away, could only hear a little.
"Oh yeah … Do you still remember the breathing technique I taught you?" Lu Ran suddenly asked softly.
"Yes!" Lu Ning quickly nodded. "Yes. I feel warm all over after I practice it. It's so comfortable. "
Lu Ran smiled.
"Practice it well, Ning Ning. Don't let anyone know. Even if your father asks, don't tell him. Understand? This is a little secret between us, alright? "
"Don't worry. I, Lu Ning, am a man. Once I say it, no one can go back on it!" Lu Ning patted his chest, which was full of flesh.
As she looked at the simple and adorable Lu Ning, a hint of surprise flashed across Lu Ran's face. She extended a hand and gently caressed Lu Ning's forehead.
'They really look alike …'
Her eyes were slightly dazed. 'If Jiaye is still alive, maybe …'
Lu Ning looked at her, puzzled. When he saw that Lu Ran did not respond and seemed to be in a daze, he buried his head in her arms and rubbed it against her towering chest. His piggy face was filled with enjoyment.
"Much more bouncy than my mother!" He exclaimed as he rubbed against her.
"Pfft."
Lu Ran could not help but laugh. She flicked his forehead hard.
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