Douluo Continent: Starting with the Tiger Emperor Template

Shangguan Weier immediately straightened her back, the alluring look on her face fading away, replaced by an unprecedented solemnity.

She knew the weight of this question. Everything Lu Ren had just shown, as well as his own existence and Ye Guyi's, were trump cards that absolutely could not be revealed.

If even one member of the Ordinary Alliance were to let slip what happened today, the consequences would be far more severe than simply offering an apology.

It's not just a question of whether Lu Ren can trust them, but whether they are trustworthy at all.

If the Ordinary Alliance leaks the information...

I'm afraid Lu Ren will come knocking on the door the very next day and remove the entire Ordinary Alliance from the Mingdu list.

"Don't worry, young friend Lu Ren. Everyone in this private room today is a trusted confidant I personally selected, and they are absolutely tight-lipped."

"Not a single word of what happened today will leave this door. If any leaks occur, I, Shangguan Wei'er, will personally deal with this matter."

She paused, then added:

"Furthermore, any information related to the Xishui Alliance today will be shared with you immediately by the Pingfan Alliance. This is the Pingfan Alliance's sincerity."

Lu Ren raised an eyebrow, raised his hand, and casually pointed his index finger at the level nine soul master standing behind Shangguan Wei'er.

"Including him?"

Shangguan Weier turned around and looked in the direction he was pointing, then nodded without hesitation.

"Including him."

The ninth-level soul master's expression stiffened slightly, but he quickly regained his composure.

He stepped forward, clasped his hands in a respectful bow to Lu Ren, his posture upright and his tone solemn:

"I swear on my martial spirit that I will never reveal a single word of what happened today to anyone. If I break this oath, my martial spirit will be shattered and my cultivation will be completely destroyed."

He wasn't stupid. This young man in front of him could ignore even his mental pressure and could unleash a power that made him instinctively feel a deadly danger.

Such a person is either a direct disciple of a reclusive sect or an even more terrifying being.

Neither possibility is something he can afford to offend.

But Lu Ren's gaze remained fixed on his face. His clear eyes narrowed slightly, and although the smile on his lips was still there, it sent a chill down Xu's spine.

"I hope you'll remember your promise today when facing pressure from the royal family. Otherwise..."

Lu Ren didn't finish his sentence; he just looked at the other person, letting silence fill in the rest for him.

That silence carried more weight than any threat, because everyone present knew he wasn't bluffing...

A fine layer of sweat appeared on the forehead of the ninth-level Soul Master. He was a Title Douluo, a ninth-level Soul Master, and a respected figure wherever he went.

He should have had absolute confidence in dealing with a fifteen-year-old boy; if it were anyone else, he would have slapped them long ago.

But at this moment, the hairs on the back of his neck stood on end. The instinctive fear of being targeted by a natural enemy reminded him of the first time he stepped into the Soul Beast Forest when he was young, when he was targeted by a ten-thousand-year-old Soul Beast.

He swallowed hard, his voice becoming even more serious than before:

"I swear on my life that I will never break my promise."

Lu Ren nodded, shifting his gaze away from his face.

The invisible pressure dissipated, and the level nine soul master breathed a sigh of relief, noticing that a small patch of his back was soaked with cold sweat.

Lu Ren glanced at Ye Guyi, who had just finished purifying the two evil soul masters and was standing up from the ground.

"Not bad." Lu Ren looked at the holy light around her that had not yet completely subsided. "You've already reached level fifty. These two Soul Saints have indeed greatly improved your cultivation."

He turned around and walked towards the door of the private room.

"Let's go, we need to go on our next journey."

Lu Ren walked towards the door, Ji Juechen followed closely behind, and Ye Guyi was stunned for a moment before quickly following.

The blonde girl's steps were still somewhat hesitant. She had just emerged from the immersive state of purification, and her brain had not yet fully processed the fact that "she has changed employers."

But her body reacted faster than her brain, and by the time she realized what was happening, she had already walked several steps behind Lu Ren.

"Alliance Leader Shangguan, there's no need to see me off."

Lu Ren waved his hand without turning his head.

"Take care, young friend Lu Ren..." Shangguan Wei'er's sweet voice came from behind, like a melting candy stretching into threads in the air, "Come for tea again another day when you have time. The tea here is much better than what you can find elsewhere."

Lu Ren walked to the door of the private room, then suddenly paused.

He didn't turn around, but merely turned his face slightly, the profile of his face appearing exceptionally cold and stern in the dim light of the corridor.

"Oh, right, there's one more thing."

"In a few days, Xu Tianran's men may come to investigate you. You'd better be prepared."

As soon as he finished speaking, he stepped out of the private room and disappeared into the shadows of the corridor.

Ji Juechen and Ye Guyi followed behind him, one on each side, and the three figures were quickly swallowed up by the darkness of the underground passage.

The private room was silent for a full three seconds.

"what?"

Shangguan Wei'er was stunned.

She stood there blankly, but her heart was in turmoil.

Xu Tianran...

Xu Tianran?!

Isn't that the most outstanding crown prince of the Sun Moon Empire?

In terms of talent and skill, Xu Tianran stands out among all the princes.

It can be said that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, once the old emperor passes away, the next emperor of the Sun Moon Empire will be this Crown Prince.

No wonder Lu Ren said that the Ordinary Alliance couldn't protect Ye Guyi.

If Xu Tianran, the Crown Prince of the Empire and the future Emperor of the Sun and Moon, is truly the backer of the Xi Shui Alliance, then Shangguan Wei'er's connections are simply not enough.

The high-ranking officials and dignitaries she knew didn't dare to utter a sound in front of Xu Tianran, let alone speak up for her.

Upon realizing this, Shangguan Weier suddenly felt a wave of fear.

When Lu Ren said "you can't protect Ye Guyi" just now, she was secretly resentful, feeling that he was underestimating her connections and influence.

Looking back now, Lu Ren's words weren't sarcastic, but rather a statement of fact.

If Lu Ren hadn't taken Ye Guyi away, what could Shangguan Weier have done when Xu Tianran's people came knocking on her door?

Hand over Ye Guyi?

Or was it because of Ye Guyi that she turned against the Crown Prince?

Either way, the outcome would be unbearable for her.

"Thank you for the reminder, young friend Lu Ren."

She took a deep breath and solemnly thanked him in the direction where Lu Ren had disappeared.

She had latched onto this powerful figure perfectly; Lu Ren was not only incredibly strong, but also possessed far more intelligence than she had ever imagined.

Xu Tianran has ties with evil spirit masters. How many people in the entire Ming Dynasty know this level of information?

Lu Ren blurted it out casually. If he wasn't just talking off the cuff, it meant that his intelligence network had already infiltrated the core power structure of the Sun Moon Empire.

What kind of person is this...?

I'm really curious about which powerful faction he belongs to, that he could achieve such a feat.

Shangguan Wei'er slowly sat back in the main seat and said solemnly:

"You all heard that, right? Not a single word of what happened today is to be spread. Also, everyone's leave is canceled, and we're on level three alert. And... you stay here; I need to trouble you with a favor."

She turned her head and looked at the level nine soul master beside her.