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Because they didn't have to attend the long night meeting, they resolved the Dragon Emperor's initial resurrection in the shortest possible time.

Therefore, Lü Buyi had a rare period of complete free time in recent years.

There are eight days left before Ji Mingyang attends his class reunion, the next stage of the main storyline.

In the original work, these eight days were glossed over with a single, calm sentence, but in reality, they became a time for Lü Buyi to enjoy life.

He was just like an ordinary person, going out alone every day, occasionally playing games, and answering Ji Mingyang's ambiguous questions on QQ.

One of the heads of the thirty-three Holy Blood Families under the ruling authority, the decision-maker and sword-bearer of the Far East region, and the contemporary Taiyin Divine Child...

In this process, each of his identities brought Lü Buyi unimaginable power, while also placing many heavy responsibilities on his shoulders.

Aside from the various tasks within the governing council and his training time, he rarely had any free time.

So he was actually somewhat relieved by the Dragon Emperor's resurrection.

After all, this likely prevented him from dying from overwork like his grandfather and father.

This calm lasted until he summoned Jiang Liyue on the seventh day.

"So extravagant..."

Jiang Liyue, who was directly transported from the Penglai Islands to the Sea Capital by Lü Buyi's teleportation technique, said this as her first words.

It's not surprising that she would say such a thing. For Qi cultivators like her, only by cultivating in seclusion can they improve their cultivation level, and only by remaining untouched by worldly affairs can they live a long life.

Therefore, she naturally didn't like the various things in Ronghua Courtyard.

Lu Buyi, however, was indifferent to her condemnation.

He had just finished playing a game with Ji Mingyang, and with the main storyline approaching, he was thinking about what reason he should use to bring Ji Mingyang to the Glory Courtyard at the class reunion.

After all, according to the original work, in the past few days, the Snake Princess had already revealed the news that Ji Mingyang was the son of the Sun God to several parties in order to muddy the waters.

The fierce competition and bidding war for Ji Mingyang took place shortly after the class reunion at the auction of the Oriental Pearl.

However, Yin Qing has now arrived at Ji Mingyang's side ahead of time.

To prevent other social security bureau personnel from contacting Ji Mingyang in advance, which could cause problems with the Oriental Pearl auction plot.

Lü Buyi felt that it would be better for Ji Mingyang to stay by his side tomorrow and the day after.

"Forget it, why think of so many reasons—I'll just say I'll treat him to a meal, that'll be fine."

After much deliberation, and finding none of the overly formal reasons satisfactory, Lü Buyi decided that a simple reason—to invite him to a meal—would be better.

"That's settled then..."

After stretching, Lü Buyi muttered to himself.

Hearing his mutterings, the Taoist nun, feeling ignored, frowned.

"Are you even listening to me?" Jiang Liyue stared coldly at Lü Buyi in the study.

Lu Buyi looked up; of course he had heard it, but he didn't care about what was said.

"If I said I heard you, but I just didn't really want to talk to you, would you be angry?"

The moment those words were spoken, Lü Buyi knew the answer.

The slight rise and fall of Jiang Liyue's chest said it all.

As it turns out, even a Qi cultivator who has cultivated for hundreds of years and is free from desires will involuntarily feel anger when treated this way by the person they love.

"Can't you say something that won't make others think you're terrible and annoying?" Jiang Liyue walked closer and looked down at Lü Buyi, who was sitting there.

"At least not with you—you know, making you angry is one of the few things that can make me feel a little relaxed amidst my usual busyness."

Lu Buyi exchanged a glance with her and responded in this way.

Then, observing the slight change in Jiang Liyue's expression, he asked in return:

Did that lie I just told make you happy?

Jiang Liyue's cold noodles, which had just begun to cool down, froze again—

In contrast, Lü Buyi found it quite amusing.

To be fair, teasing Jiang Liyue is indeed a way for him to relax.

However, he couldn't just answer Jiang Liyue like that, otherwise, given her personality, she would most likely act a little out of line.

"Is there anything else? If not, please go to the room I arranged for you and get used to it."

"I have other things to do."

After observing the taciturn and somewhat agitated Jiang Liyue for a while, Lü Buyi felt that he had exhausted his amusement and then began to shoo her away.

The study was quiet for a while, and about 5 minutes later, Lü Buyi looked up again.

What came into view was Jiang Liyue, who was motionless, and the look in her eyes that seemed to want to devour him.

"Why are you still here? Didn't I tell you that I already had Kong Qing arrange accommodations for you?"

Lu Buyi asked with considerable doubt.

Do you think my time is cheap?

Jiang Liyue countered with a question, and then went on to explain why she hadn't stormed out.

"Although I have come here as you wished, I have no intention of staying by your side for long."

"Who is the person you want me to teach?"

"Bring the person here quickly. The person you've chosen will learn the most basic part of the Penglai Qi Refining Technique. An afternoon should be enough."

Jiang Liyue's meaning was clear: she didn't want to stay here for too long.

Lu Buyi, of course, did not agree; it was too early to teach Ji Mingyang now.

The most suitable time would be at least after the Oriental Pearl auction, when the power of the sun is at its peak before awakening.

"The time isn't right yet—wait a few more days."

"If that's the case, why didn't you just have me come back in a few days?"

"Because I was bored, and suddenly wanted to see how angry you would be because of my decision."

"you……"

Jiang Liyue didn't know how to rebuke Lü Buyi for his answer. Although his words were almost unreasonable, they left her speechless.

"Then at least tell me, who do you want me to teach?"

Jiang Liyue changed the subject, asking again, "Whose power do you want to stabilize using the Penglai Qi Cultivation Technique?"

"Guess?" Lü Buyi did not give a direct answer.

Jiang Liyue is not stupid. Considering the instability of her power and the fact that Lü Buyi actually used "Eight-Sided Exquisite", she can tell that...

She naturally already had some guesses.

"Is it the sun?" Jiang Liyue lowered her head, standing only inches away from Lü Buyi.

"How clever." Lü Buyi snapped his fingers, praising the white-robed Daoist nun, a rare occurrence for him.

"Male or female?" Jiang Liyue frowned again.

Actually, neither of these two things is good news for her.

If the sun were a woman, then she would be destined to be Lü Buyi's wife, and it would be their mission to give birth to the Yin-Yang Divine Child together.

But if the sun is a man, then he is destined to be Lü Buyi's nemesis. When the two of them reach the fifth energy level, their fate is to determine the Yin-Yang Divine Child, one living and one dying.

The former would take her place, and she was afraid that Lü Buyi wouldn't be able to bring himself to do it to the latter...

Therefore, when Lü Buyi told her that he wanted her to teach the Taiyang Penglai Qi Refining Technique, Jiang Liyue felt inexplicably resistant.

When Lü Buyi said that the sun in this era was male, she was both relieved and somewhat puzzled.

"I won't ask how you found him—"

"In the future, the Son of the Sun God will be your mortal enemy... Helping him consolidate his power, are you insane?"

This unspoken concern made Lü Buyi smile, and he reached out and pinched the nun's cheek under her displeased gaze.

"Because he is my friend, I am doing what a friend should do."

Under Jiang Liyue's astonished gaze, Lü Buyi remained as calm as ever as he spoke.

"Whether the sun is strong or weak in the future, it doesn't matter to me, it doesn't matter at all—"

"Because I am the strongest Taiyin God Child in history."