While the player is in Battle Through the Heavens, the system is in The Great Ruler.

Chapter 129 Do you like it?
Soon after,

Lu Yu walked out of the quiet room. In the courtyard, there were only Little Fairy Doctor and Qing Lin.

In addition to these, there is Xiao Yan.

As for Cai Lin, before he went into seclusion, he had already arranged for her to assist Wu Ya in annexing the defeated Black Corner Domain forces.

Zi Yan was summoned away by Elder Su Qian, and it's unclear what she did there.

"Brother Lu..."

Seeing Lu Yu emerge from seclusion, Xiao Yan quickly stood up and gratefully cupped his hands in greeting.

Lu Yu waved his hand casually and said with a smile, "No need for that, it's just a small favor."

"I have completely sealed Han Feng's cultivation at the peak of Dou Ling. Unless a Dou Zong expert comes to his aid, he will have difficulty recovering within the next twenty years."

He took a sip of the tea that Qinglin offered him, the aroma lingering on his lips and teeth, and then said, "If I remember correctly, there are only six months left until your three-year agreement with Nalan Yanran, right?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's eyes flashed with surprise. He hadn't expected Lu Yu to remember such a small matter so clearly.

"Now that the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower has reopened, the inner courtyard's cultivation has returned to normal."

Lu Yu put down his teacup, his fingertips gently tracing the rim. "With your talent, half a year is enough time to break through to the Dou Ling realm. Before you go to the appointment, you can take care of Han Feng, both to clean up your master's mess and to warm up for the three-year agreement."

Xiao Yan took a deep breath, solemnly clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Brother Lu, I will remember your great kindness. If you ever need my help in the future..."

"okay."

Lu Yu interrupted him with a smile, patted Xiao Yan's shoulder, and said, "Since we're brothers, why say such formal things?"

Qing Lin stepped forward at the opportune moment and poured Xiao Yan a cup of tea. Little Fairy Doctor also brought over several plates of delicate pastries and placed them on the stone table.

"correct."

Lu Yu suddenly remembered something, put down his teacup and asked, "Is that copper piece still there? Let me see it again."

Xiao Yan quickly took out the ancient bronze piece from his storage ring and handed it to Lu Yu with both hands. The surface of the bronze piece was covered with the marks of time, and some peculiar patterns were faintly visible.

Lu Yu took the bronze piece, and slowly released his soul power, which had already broken through to the late stage of the mortal realm, to carefully examine every inch of the bronze piece.

In his perception, a profound sense of life and death flowed across the bronze plate, causing the several strange flames within his body to tremble slightly, conveying a desire to devour them.

After a moment, Lu Yu thoughtfully put down the copper plate and slowly said, "It shouldn't be a fake. If one hadn't truly come into contact with the Yin-Yang Twin Flames, it would be impossible to imitate such a realistic aura."

He paused, his brow furrowing slightly, and said, "But after all, it's a relic left behind by a Dou Zun; the risks shouldn't be underestimated..."

"How about this."

Lu Yu looked at Xiao Yan and said seriously, "Once your cultivation improves further and you break through to the Dou Ling realm, I will take you to explore this ruin."

"Otherwise, with your current strength as a Great Battle Master, even with my protection, it would still be too dangerous if we encountered a formation or mechanism that could temporarily separate us."

"or……"

He added, "It's not too late to go after you've completed your three-year commitment. Going there now would not be a wise move."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan nodded thoughtfully and said, "Brother Lu's consideration is not without reason. In the end, one still has to rely on oneself. I have decided to explore this ruin myself, so I won't trouble Brother Lu."

"However, to prevent the Yunlan Sect from resorting to desperate measures during the three-year agreement, I would like to ask Brother Lu to accompany me."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu laughed heartily and said, "Isn't this what we agreed on a long time ago? We'll attack the Yunlan Sect in three years and show them what we're made of!"

Xiao Yan shook his head with a wry smile and said, "Back then, I was young and arrogant, and I spoke recklessly. Later, after careful consideration, I realized that winning or losing might not necessarily be a good thing."

His voice lowered as he continued, "If I win, the Yunlan Sect, as the number one sect in the Jia Ma Empire, will certainly not let this go."

"If I lose, I will naturally become a laughing stock, and it will only bring shame to my family..."

"Haha, young man, full of vigor, what's wrong with saying a few boastful words? Who hasn't been young before?"

Lu Yu laughed loudly, patted Xiao Yan on the shoulder and said, "Isn't this my strength? If the Yunlan Sect dares to disregard its reputation, then we'll see whether it's the Yunlan Sect that's domineering, or my fists that are more powerful..."

"Even without me, you are Xiao Yan, the youngest genius in Wutan City, and the successor of a peak eighth-grade alchemist. You still can't defeat a small Yunlan Sect?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan touched the tip of his nose somewhat embarrassedly and said, "Brother Lu, that's going too far..."

"Ok?"

Lu Yu raised an eyebrow and patted Xiao Yan's shoulder heavily. "When did you become so timid? I'll personally design a cultivation plan for you over the next three months."

"If you train with me for a while, I guarantee I'll crush those so-called geniuses on the inner court's top rankings."

"You'll see how outstanding your talent is then." Xiao Yan took a deep breath, feeling the immense pressure of the Dou Zong aura emanating from Lu Yu. He looked down at his calloused hands, the Dou Qi of a Great Dou Master slowly flowing through his meridians.

"Brother Lu..."

He suddenly raised his head, the bitterness in his eyes gradually turning into determination, "When have I, Xiao Yan, ever truly feared the gap between us?"

His knuckles clenched unconsciously, his nails digging deep into his palms. The slight stinging pain only intensified the fire in his eyes.

"Three months, right?"

Xiao Yan suddenly grinned, revealing his gleaming white teeth, "Then please, Brother Lu... train me to death!"

……

Soon after,

After Xiao Yan left, Lu Yu looked at Little Fairy Doctor, who was tidying up nearby, his eyes full of tenderness, and said softly, "Fairy, come here."

With light steps, her skirt swaying slightly, Little Fairy Doctor walked up to Lu Yu in the blink of an eye and asked softly, "Brother Lu, is there something you need?"

Lu Yu's lips curled up slightly, and a ball of deep blue flame suddenly rose from his palm. He said, "I have a gift for you."

"This..." Little Fairy Doctor opened her mouth slightly, her eyes filled with disbelief, "Brother Lu, you're going to give me the Sea Heart Flame?"

"good."

Lu Yu smiled gently, pushed the Sea Heart Flame towards her, and said slowly, "Now that I have four different flames, the Sea Heart Flame is no longer of much use to me. It would be more suitable for you."

Now, he has the Floating Pagoda Fire and the Fallen Heart Flame to use for tempering the Floating Pagoda, and the Netherworld Heart Demon Fire to cultivate the Heavenly Fire Forging God.

As for the Earth Core Flame, it had been with him since he was weak, and he really couldn't bear to abandon it now that it had evolved to this point.

In terms of power, the Sea Heart Flame is now inferior to the other four flames. Moreover, it has already been refined by Han Feng once. Even if I refine it, my cultivation will not increase much. It would be better to give it to Xian'er.

Little Fairy Doctor quickly shook her head, resolutely refusing to accept: "Brother Lu, this is too precious..."

Lu Yu smiled and said, "Xian'er, do you think I lack a different kind of fire? It's not like the more the better. A different kind of fire like the Sea Heart Flame is useless to me. You can keep it."

"Once I find a higher-grade strange fire in the future, I definitely won't hold back with you..."

After listening, Little Fairy Doctor nodded gently and carefully accepted the Sea Heart Flame. She could feel the powerful energy contained within the strange fire, and her fingers trembled slightly involuntarily.

Lu Yu gently stroked her hair and said with a smile, "Silly girl, you've been with me for so long, why are you still being so formal?"

Little Fairy Doctor blushed, but did not refute him. She just gave him a coquettish look.

Lu Yu keenly noticed that the tips of her fingers holding the Sea Heart Flame were trembling slightly.

He chuckled softly, then wrapped his other arm around her slender waist and pulled her closer to him: "What? Don't you like it?"

Little Fairy Doctor's body stiffened slightly, but she still obediently leaned against his chest. Lu Yu could clearly feel her accelerated heartbeat and the warmth of her body transmitted through her clothes.

"Brother Lu..."

She suddenly spoke, her voice so soft it was almost inaudible, "Do you...like me?"

Lu Yu's expression hardened, and he paused in his actions. He stepped back slightly, carefully examining her flushed face: "Why are you suddenly asking this?"

Little Fairy Doctor mustered her courage and looked him straight in the eyes: "I just... want to know."

"After all, you're so amazing now..."

"Perhaps... there's no need for us to cultivate together anymore..."

Before he could finish speaking, Lu Yu suddenly leaned down and gently kissed her smooth forehead. The kiss was tender yet firm, carrying an undeniable meaning.

"Silly girl, since Qingshan Town, when have I ever said I didn't like it?"

Little Fairy Doctor suddenly opened her eyes wide, and the next second, she suddenly broke into a bright smile, like the brightest sunshine in spring.

She tiptoed, quickly gave Lu Yu a light peck on the lips, and then turned and ran.

"I'm going to refine the strange fire!" Her voice was full of undisguised joy, and her skirt drew a cheerful arc in the air.

Lu Yu stood there, stunned, his fingertips gently touching her lips, still warm from her touch. Watching her cheerful departing figure, his gaze softened.

“So that’s why…” he murmured, a smile unconsciously creeping onto his lips, “This silly girl has been worried about this all along.”

……

(End of this chapter)