I told you to change your skills, and you changed them into a nuclear explosion immortal?

It's normal for someone to be waiting for him outside the instance.

But Lu Yun didn't expect that these people would actually dare to stop him.

However, he only thought about it for a moment before stopping.

Seeing Lu Yun stop, Zhao Qi quickly composed himself, summoned his mount, and flew up.

Seeing this, the others quickly followed.

Although these mounts were trembling with fear and dared not approach, at least they could communicate at eye level.

Zhao Qi looked at the enormous dragon and realized that their mounts were nothing compared to it; the difference was too great.

However, as the head of one of the ten major families, he quickly grasped the persona.

"Student Lu, thank you for your contributions to the Dragon Kingdom. The opening of this epic dungeon is a qualitative leap for our Dragon Kingdom."

Seeing that Lu Yun just smiled and didn't say anything, Zhao Qi felt somewhat displeased.

"Lu, we're both pretty pressed for time, so I'll get straight to the point."

"My Zhao family would like to invite you to join us. To this end, I can arrange for you to be given the position of Zhao family's Foreign Affairs Elder, with a monthly salary of 5000 million gold coins. You will also enjoy the same resources and assistance as Zhao Qing."

"Furthermore, once the dungeon opens, I'll arrange for you to lead the team to achieve the first kill. After clearing it, you'll receive a 20/80 split of the rewards—20% for you and 80% for your clan."

In his view, this condition was already very favorable, and at least one orphan from a remote mountain village would absolutely not be able to resist such a temptation.

You should know that the monthly salary alone is enough for a small family's profits for three years, and he also promised to help him get the first kill and give him a 20% reward.

He simply couldn't refuse this condition, nor was he able to refuse it.

Seeing Zhao Qi's polite demeanor but condescending attitude, Lu Yun glanced at Zhao Qing, who was sighing with a grim expression, and couldn't help but smile.

Zhao Qi interpreted his expression as a sign that he had succeeded.

He inwardly scoffed at how ignorant people from small places were, but outwardly he still smiled gently.

"Don't worry, if you are wholeheartedly devoted to the Zhao family, once you pass our family's review, we can allow you to marry a woman from one of our branches. In that case, you and I will be family."

Lu Yun almost laughed and looked at the people next to Zhao Qi.

"And you?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Qi and the others felt a surge of disdain. In their view, Lu Yun was simply trying to raise the price and wait for a better offer.

But he clearly miscalculated. Even if the competition among the ten major families is fierce, they can still maintain a united front on important matters. How could he possibly gain an advantage?

"My Chen family can offer similar terms. Of course, if you think it's too little, we can add another 200 million to your monthly salary."

"Our Zhou family is too."

As these elders spoke up one after another, apart from Qi Sheng's slightly unnatural expression because the Qi family wasn't present, the faces of the remaining Zhao Qing and the others grew increasingly grim.

However, after looking around, Lu Yun spotted an old acquaintance.

Wen Liangyu.

He was standing next to a girl who was smiling at him.

However, when he looked at Zhao Qi and the others, his smile clearly carried a hint of mockery and strangeness.

"How about it, Lu Yun? Joining our Zhao family has many benefits, definitely much better than fighting alone."

"I think..."

Lu Yun pondered for a moment, then shook his head.

"Not very good."

Upon hearing this, the smiles on Zhao Qi and the others froze, and they looked noticeably less pleased.

Zhao Qi said with a half-smile.

"Lu, if you feel the conditions aren't enough, you can make suggestions. If they are, it's not out of the question."

"No need, I'm used to being lazy."

He could just leave, but if he did, these people would keep bothering him like flies. It would be better to make things clear today and save himself trouble later.

Seeing Lu Yun's nonchalant expression, Zhao Qi and the others were furious. They had never been rejected by anyone before, and no one dared to reject them.

This kid, I've already swallowed my pride and offered him generous terms, and he still doesn't know what's good for him.

Perhaps it's because they come from a small town, haven't seen the world, and don't understand the stakes involved?

Zhao Qi decided to give him one last chance.

"Student Lu, you may not be aware of your current situation."

Zhao Qi said with a sullen face and a hint of disdain in his eyes.

"World announcements cannot hide your name, so the whole world knows that you have completed the world quest and unlocked a large-scale raid."

"For others, their attention is naturally focused on the raid, but for many high-ranking members, the rewards from your world quests are their real goal."

"Don't forget, this isn't just something the Chinese know; the whole world knows. In other words, it's not just within our country; many powerful organizations and forces abroad are also watching you."

"But if you join my Zhao family, we can naturally help you handle these pressures."

At this point, Zhao Qi, fearing that he still didn't understand, spoke even more bluntly with a half-smile.

"In this world, connections matter. If you don't have a strong backer, you'll be guilty of possessing a treasure."

"I believe you can distinguish between interests and consequences."

it's over...

Upon hearing this, Lu Yun didn't react much, but Zhao Qing and the others turned pale and lowered their heads to cover their faces.

It's not that they don't want to offer advice, but rather that their words carry little weight and they have no real influence.

To outsiders, they are all high and mighty, but within the family, they are just number three and have no real say.

Besides, being juniors, no one would listen to them, much less believe them, even if they spoke.

So, this time it's really over, there's probably no room for reconciliation whatsoever...

"Are you done talking?"

Upon hearing Lu Yun's extremely calm words, Zhao Qing's expression changed, and she quickly raised her head to look at Lu Yun with a pleading expression.

Seeing this, Lu Yun smiled and said.

"Although I'm not very familiar with Zhao Qing and the others, they've been kind to Qingmeng and quite polite to me, so I'm staying to listen to what you have to say as a way of giving them face."

"But I'll say it again: I'm used to being lazy and don't like being managed by others. If there's nothing else, I'm leaving."

"Wait a moment."

Zhao Qi's face darkened, and he subconsciously reached out his hand.

"Lu Yun, if you think my offer is too low, you can ask for a higher price. Isn't it a bit disrespectful to us like this?"

Zhao Qing's face turned pale, and she quickly spoke up.

"Second Uncle?! You..."

"Shut up!"

Zhao Qi interrupted Zhao Qing without turning her head, and looked at Lu Yun with a very ugly expression.

"You do have some strength, but you're ultimately just one person. Are you sure you want to go against the ten great families?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Yun couldn't help but sigh.

"Is this what it means to be a noble lord? You can only obey, you can't disobey."

Zhao Qi sneered.

"If you admit your mistake now and join my Zhao family, I can forgive you because you're young, inexperienced, and immature. But if..."

"What if?"

At this moment, a calm yet indifferent voice suddenly rang out, causing Zhao Qi's expression to change instantly.

next second.

As a spatial portal appeared beside Lu Yun, Qi Zhaolin, dressed in the special official uniform of the Dragon Office, walked out with his hands behind his back.

Upon seeing Qi Zhaolin appear in this outfit, Zhao Qi and the others' expressions changed again.

"Qi Lao Er, what are you doing here?"

Qi Zhaolin looked at him expressionlessly.

"I won't argue with you calling me 'Second Brother Qi' at family meetings, but how should you address me in public?"