Chapter 1727: Borrowing A Seed

Zhen Linshuang's sudden request took everyone by surprise. All of the bigwigs present were completely shocked. Even Lu Qing'er couldn't help but give Zhen Linshuang a strange look. Although her emotions were frozen, she wasn't completely unfeeling; it was more so that she was mostly indifferent to everything, not a complete block of ice. If it were in the past, with her personality, she would definitely have rebuked Chieftain Zhen angrily. However, she merely watched calmly.

"Chieftain Zhen, don't you think your request is a little too outlandish?" said Li Luo after he collected himself. This arrogant and tyrannical dragon had actually brought up the topic of borrowing his seed, and in front of a bunch of people.

Zhen Linshuang didn't seem to care as she replied, "There's nothing ridiculous about this. Strengthening and ensuring the continuation of the bloodline is the most important thing to the Dragon Race."

Li Luo coughed dryly. "Even matters related to the bloodline still boil down to affection and consent."

Zhen Linshuang frowned slightly as she raised her chin proudly and said in a disdainful tone, "Who needs your affection and consent? All you need to do is pass your bloodline on. The rest has nothing to do with you. You'll also get to walk away with two portions of upper ninth-grade spirit liquids and purifying lights. You humans don't need to impose your hypocritical morals upon us. In my opinion, as long as the Dragon Race can give birth to someone with a perfect Heavenly Dragon bloodline, then any price is worth it."

She then glared at Li Luo and snorted coldly. "You don't need to act so haughtily. If you didn't have the Dragon Ancestor's Physique and the Heavenly Dragon bloodline, I wouldn't even bother with your seed."

Li Luo was speechless. How was he acting haughtily? However, he also could tell that the Dragon Race and humans had fundamental differences in their morals. It wouldn't sit right with him if he simply left a descendant behind and walked away. This wasn't just an emotional matter—the child would not be under his control. Who could guarantee that some sort of issue wouldn't arise in the future? What if an enemy wished to use the child to blackmail him? It would bring about a great amount of trouble.

Li Luo shrugged, no longer planning to discuss this outlandish matter with Zhen Linshuang any further. "Chieftain Zhen, that is too much. Please don't bring that topic up again."

Seeing him reject her offer so quickly caused Zhen Linshuang to burst out in anger. "Too much? Was what you did to me on the Dragon's Abyss altar not too much?"

Everyone turned towards Li Luo. He felt a little awkward as even Lu Qing'er looked over. "The situation was dire and that was the best solution I had. It's not as exaggerated as she makes it sound," he explained.

Lu Qing'er nodded and said, "I don't need you to explain to me. I was merely curious." Her tone was indifferent and one couldn't even hear any intonations.

Li Luo grumbled, "Qing'er, your Frozen Emotions make you sound so callous."

She was completely indifferent to his complaint, so she did not answer.

Zhen Linshuang gritted her teeth and tried to make a final bargain. "Li Luo, if you're unhappy with that amount, I can increase it to three portions of upper ninth-grade spirit liquids and purifying lights. Those are the last treasures of the Dragon Race, so it's impossible to offer more."

Three portions of upper ninth-grade spirit liquids and purifying lights? Qi Huang and Lu Taiyi both had strange expressions. Even individuals of their stature couldn't scoff at treasures with that much value. Never had they seen someone offer so much to buy someone's seed. Their horizons had been broadened forever, as a single upper ninth-grade spirit liquid and purifying light was already capable of moving their hearts. Meanwhile, Zhen Linshuang was willing to dole out three portions, exhausting the final treasures of the Dragon Race. From a certain perspective, she had indeed demonstrated sufficient sincerity.

The corners of Li Luo's lips twitched slightly. Zhen Linshuang had not given up and was trying to offer even more spirit liquids and purifying lights to change his mind? Three portions was indeed a massive sum.

As Li Luo was sighing over Zhen Linshuang's offer, Lu Qing'er's nonchalant voice rang out. "Uncle Ancestor Taiyi, why don't we talk about our goal now as well? If we take too long, Li Luo might not be able to leave."

Li Luo was a little taken aback by these words as he glanced at the two of them. "You came here to talk to me?"

Lu Taiyi grinned as he responded, "It looks like we've almost forgotten why we were here due to the commotion... Indeed, we did come here to talk to you, Federation Chief Li Luo. We wish to invite you to come to Golden Dragon Mountain."

"What do you want me to do there?" Li Luo asked suspiciously.

Lu Taiyi glanced at Lu Qing'er, then he nodded as he explained, "Qing'er's Permafrost Sacred Seed has evolved into an acquired Genesis Seed, but it hasn't reached the state of perfection. Golden Dragon Mountain's Heavenly Emperor has mentioned that your Absolute Resonance Halo possesses the Greater Void Resonance Flame, which can help her complete the evolution and make it perfect. All we want you to do is use your Greater Void Resonance Flame, and we will do the rest. In exchange, Golden Dragon Mountain is willing to give two portions of-"

Lu Qing'er interrupted him at this point. "Three portions of upper ninth-grade spirit liquids and purifying lights."

𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

Lu Taiyi was taken aback as he turned to look at Lu Qing'er's expression, which was as cold as snow, before smacking his lips without saying anything else.

"Qing'er has helped me out countless times. Now that she needs my help, there's no need for the spirit liquids and purifying lights," Li Luo responded with a grin.

Lu Qing'er lowered her eyes slightly, whereas Lu Taiyi beamed happily. "Federation Chief Li Luo, if you do not wish to accept any compensation, then we cannot request your help. After all, the Golden Dragon Bank always insists on clear payment and delivery, never accepting favors."

Li Luo bitterly scratched his head and asked Lu Qing'er, "Are we not friends?"

"Those are the rules. If you wish to help us for free, the Golden Dragon Bank thanks you," Lu Qing'er said.

Li Luo then asked, "After helping your acquired Genesis Seed reach perfection, will the sealing of your emotions become even more severe? If that is the case, how could I bring myself to do that?"

She fell silent for a few moments before looking directly into his eyes, saying, "Li Luo, you don't need to feel apologetic for my current state. This has nothing to do with you, and I'm very satisfied with how I am now. I do not wish to change. If you really regard me as a friend, you should respect my choices instead of trying to change them."

Li Luo could feel the calmness and solemnity in her words. Obviously after sealing her emotions, her ability to think with unprecedented rationality had reached new heights, which included dealing with him. He fell silent as he pondered over his decision before nodding in agreement. "If that is your choice, then I'll naturally support it."

He then turned towards Qi Huang. "Federation Chief Qi Huang, since there is still some time before the Spiritual Resonance Cave opens, I'll pay a visit to Golden Dragon Mountain."

Qi Huang nodded.

"Chieftain Zhen, it seems I'm unworthy of the upper ninth-grade spirit liquids and purifying lights that belong to the Dragon Race. I'm afraid I can't accept your deal," Li Luo said with a smile.

Zhen Linshuang raised her eyebrows, her expression frosty. She had noticed that Li Luo had an unusual relationship with Golden Dragon Mountain's Lu Qing'er. "You can scram, then. The Dragon Race doesn't welcome you," she coldly stated. Now that the deal had fallen through, she was infuriated.

Li Luo was used to this attitude from her. "Chieftain Zhen, I'll have to ask you to take care of Senior Hongyou and my Heavenly Wolf." Given their current conditions, it was best for them to stay here as they were familiar with this place.

"Li Hongyou is the Dragon Race's Priestess. You don't need to tell us that," Zhen Linshuang icily snorted.

Li Luo then turned back to Lu Taiyi and Lu Qing'er. "Since the time is tight, let's go now."

Lu Taiyi smiled and nodded before waving his sleeve and causing the silverish frost sword energy to surge, creating a passage through the void. After which, the energy enveloped the trio, causing them to vanish.