"What is the secret of being called king?"

  Li Luo and Jiang Qing'e looked at each other in dismay, although both of them were extremely talented, but the title of king was still somewhat distant and unfamiliar to them.

  Of course, it's not just them, for anyone in this great era, being called a king is enough to make one feel like looking up at a high mountain.

  Since the establishment of Da Xia, there have been few powerful rulers in history who can be counted on one's fingers.

  Nowadays, the openly acknowledged strong masters are probably only the principal of Shengxuan Xingxue Academy who rarely shows up...

  Although Li Luo and Jiang Qingwa did not know how many obstacles there would be on the road to becoming king, they could imagine that the secret of Li Taixuan and Dan Tai Lan's ascension to the throne would be very attractive.

  Perhaps it was because of this that the mysterious black hand targeted them and the Luo Lan Fu.

  This is getting interesting. Not only did Old Man and Old Woman come from outside the Great Xia, but they also possess such a rare treasure. Their journey doesn't seem to be simple.

  Li Luo felt that his own parents probably had many secrets too.

  "Is there any special reason why Uncle Biao chose to tell us these secrets at this time?" Jiang Qing'e asked calmly.

  "Still Qing'e is sharp and clever."

  Niu Biao smiled slightly, but his smile was somewhat heavy. He said slowly: "The guardian array of Luolan Mansion has probably been figured out by that mysterious black hand over the years. Due to the unstable situation in Luolan Mansion in recent years, I speculate that half a year later, the array will usher in its weakest phase."

  "That mysterious black hand will probably not let go of this opportunity... At that time, they may make a move, directly rushing into the Luolan Department headquarters, finding the location of the underground palace, erasing Li Taixuan, and taking away the 'Divine Innate Material'."

  "To be honest, once things have reached that point, I'm afraid I won't be able to stop it."

  Li Luo, Jiang Qing'e's face changed instantly. Half a year later, the Guardian Array would enter its weak period? If that was true, wouldn't Luolan Manor become extremely dangerous at that time?

  "So for the next six months, I hope you can stabilize or expand Luolan Prefecture as much as possible. That way, when the time comes, we will be able to respond more calmly." said Niu Biao.

  Li Luo and Jiang Qing'e exchanged a glance, both seeing the weight in each other's eyes. They had thought they still had time, but now it seemed that this time was truly too pressing.

  Half a year...

  It's really breathtaking.

  However, no matter how urgent this matter is, it must be done. After all, if other powerful nobles were to break into the underground palace at that time, extinguish the primal flame and snatch away the "Divine Material", that would be a consequence they could not accept.

  "Uncle Biao, you don't have to worry too much. Although the mysterious black hand is unknown in origin, over the years they have only been secretly observing from the shadows, which means they also have many concerns and scruples. Once they take drastic action, they will inevitably expose themselves. At that time, I think the Holy Xuan Star Academy, Golden Dragon Treasure House, Wang Ting and other top powers of Daxia will also be aware..."

  "Although it is unknown whether these top forces are aware of the existence of 'Divine Innate Objects', if the situation becomes even more chaotic because of this, it may not necessarily be a bad thing for us." Jiang Qing'e said calmly.

  Niu Bibo nodded, Jiang Qing'e's words made some sense. The mysterious black hand was powerful and must have had more than one strong Marquis inside. In the past few years, they had never launched a full-scale attack on Luolan Prefecture, but that didn't mean they didn't want to hide the secrets of Luolan Prefecture.

  "Of course, no matter what, we can't place our hopes outside, expanding the Luolan government is our top priority." Jiang Qing'e added.

  Li Luo and Niu Biao both agree.

  After telling Li Luo and Jiang Qingwa all these secrets, Niu Biao seemed to be much more relaxed.

  Li Luo smiled and said: "Biao Shu, you should have told me about this kind of thing earlier."

  Niu Biao couldn't help but laugh: "Even if the Lord of the Ministry of Works had known earlier, what could he have done?"

  Li Luo's smile faltered, his eyes filled with resentment. Isn't this just saying that he was too weak in the past and completely useless?

  Niu Biao's gaze suddenly stopped on Li Luo's body, looking him up and down.

  Li Luo felt a bit uneasy under his gaze and asked: "Uncle Biao, what are you looking at?"

  Niu Bibo looked at him and slowly said: "Although the matter of Luolan Fu is urgent, but the issue of your lifespan as the young master of Shao Fu also needs to be taken care of."

  Li Luo stared at Niu Biao in shock, how did he know about his own lifespan problem?!

  Before, Niu Biao had vaguely mentioned that he was fake, and I had some guesses, but in the end, I didn't dare to confirm. Now, Niu Biao has obviously directly clarified it.

  "What's going on with your lifespan?!" Meanwhile, Jiang Qing'e was stunned for a moment, her absolutely beautiful face showing some confusion. Then, her suspicious gaze stopped at Li Luo's face, and her complexion began to gradually become extremely cold.

  "What's wrong with Lǐ Luó's lifespan?!" Her eyes were filled with sharpness and scrutiny, her voice sounded calm but contained a shocking wave.

  "You don't know? He didn't tell you?" Niu Biao rubbed his shiny head, then flashed a goofy apologetic smile at Li Luo.

  "Did I just let it slip..."

  Li Luochong rushed up to him with a smile that looked more painful than crying: "Biao Shu, you can shut your mouth now."

  He seriously suspects that the other party is intentional!

  "Li Luo, tell me clearly!" Jiang Qing'e said angrily.

  Li Luo said in a low voice: "Actually, it's nothing... When I solved the problem of Kong Xiang before, I paid a small price, and now I only have five years of life left."

  Boom!

  Suddenly, a stunning aura burst out from Jiang Qing'e's body, and the dazzling aura flowed on her delicate skin like flames.

  This is because of too much emotional fluctuation, leading to loss of control over one's strength.

  Jiang Qing'e clenched her silver teeth, her golden eyes staring at Li Luo in extreme shock and anger, she simply couldn't believe what she had just heard.

  Five years of life?!

  Li Luo only has five years of life left?!

  Li Luo saw her so flustered and hastily said, "Don't worry, it's only temporary. As long as I can enter the rank of Marquis within five years, the lost lifespan can be made up for!"

  The words seemed to have some effect, as the light on Jiang Qing'e's body gradually converged, but her stunning face was still icy cold: "Five years of being a marquis?"

  Five years later, Li Luo was twenty-three years old. At this age, he wanted to be enfeoffed as a marquis, which seemed unheard of in the Great Xia Dynasty. After all, even Li Taixuan and Dantai Lian had not achieved this back then.

  Jiang Qing'e herself might be able to break this record, but after all, she possesses the Ninth-Rank Radiant Appearance.

  Li Luo may have dual attributes, but whether he can achieve this accomplishment is truly unknown...

  Li Luo hastily nodded and said: "Don't worry, I'll definitely be able to do it within five years! Moreover, this is an unavoidable thing. To dissolve the Void Phase, one can only pay such a price."

  Jiang Qing'ao fell silent for a moment, finally taking a deep breath. The matter had already been done and couldn't be changed, so she could only accept it. However, she still turned her head away with a cold face, not wanting to pay attention to Li Luo anymore.

  Obviously got angry.

  She was angry because Li Luo had been keeping such an important thing from her all along.

  Li Luo could only awkwardly smile and then cast a resentful glance at Niu Biao, "Uncle Biao, we have no grudges or grievances, why are you doing this to me?"

  Facing Li Luo's gaze, Niu Bibo chuckled twice and then turned around and left.

  Li Luo and Jiang Qing'e followed him, eventually leaving the underground palace. However, when they emerged from the underground palace, it was not in the backyard, but in a secluded corridor somewhere in Luolan Prefecture.

  "Today's secret, you two keep it in your hearts, don't let anyone else know, and as for how to consolidate and expand the Luolan government, that's what you two will worry about."

  "Come on!" Niu Biao waved his hand and then left with a swing of his shiny head.

  Looking at his departing figure, Li Luo glanced at Jiang Qing'e who had been silent beside him and carefully said: "Sister Qing'e, don't be angry anymore?"

  Jiang Qing'e turned around and walked forward, at the same time a calm voice came: "Let's go, follow me to the training room."

  Li Luo's body trembled and his legs went soft, but he still managed to put on a resolute expression and followed after him.

  ...

  Training room.

  Li Luo put on his protective gear, holding a wooden sword, with a sorrowful expression, looking forward, only to see that Jiang Qing'e was also wearing protective gear, her slender and delicate body, stretching out perfect curves.

  His face was just too cold.

  It seems that this is really going to be a fight to vent... However, Li Luo also understands that Jiang Qing'e is in extreme shock at this time. If being beaten can make Jiang Qing'e feel better, he thinks it's quite cost-effective.

  Wow!

  With preparations made, Jiang Qing'e's slender figure suddenly burst out, her wooden sword directly piercing the air. Li Luo only saw a flash before her figure appeared right in front of him.

  The wooden sword chopped down!

  It's too fast, can't block it at all!

  Li Luogan simply didn't bother with these useless efforts, closed his eyes and waited for the beating, like a salted fish.

  Bang!

  After holding his breath, the strong wind came, but when Li Luo gritted his teeth and endured it, he found that the strong wind suddenly weakened and finally gently landed on his shoulders.

  He opened his eyes with some confusion and saw Jiang Qing'e standing in front of him.

  She held a wooden sword, and the wooden sword fell on Li Luo's shoulder.

  At such a close distance, Li Luo could feel that Jiang Qing'e's body seemed to be trembling slightly, and the golden eyes that were usually calm and composed were rippling with fear.

  It's heart-wrenching.

  Li Luoxin sighed softly and said, "Qing'e sister, I've worried you."

  Jiang Qing'e leaned in close, her smooth forehead gently touching Li Luo's, their eyes seemingly stuck together, reflecting each other's faces.

  Her golden eyes slowly closed, and she said softly: "Li Luo, promise me, you must do it, otherwise, I will be very disappointed."

  Li Luo understood her meaning, which was to make him definitely achieve the title of Marquis within five years.

  A soft smile appeared on his face, and he nodded slightly.

  "Don't worry, I'll get it done."

  "This is my promise to you."

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