Chapter 1294: The Spiritual Treasure in Hand

When Li Luo returned once more, both the Dragon Fang Guard and the Dragon Blood Guard fell silent. Even Li Zhihuo found it hard to suppress his emotions, so much so that his gaze grew somewhat dazed, drifting along with Li Luo's footsteps.

Because no one had expected that in just a few short minutes, Li Luo would almost pull off an empty-handed scheme, directly netting a whopping eighty thousand dragon essence back!

That was eighty thousand dragon essence!

Even for a guard commander like Li Zhihuo or Li Foluo, a year of hard work might not earn that much.

So Li Luo's speed of earning dragon essence had even startled the two of them.

It seemed that in the history of the Five Heavenly Dragon Guards, such an outrageous player had never appeared.

Jiang Qing and Li Hongyou, after the initial shock, gradually calmed down. The former's eyes glimmered with a hint of a smile as she watched Li Luo striding in arrogantly. This guy's train of thought really was sometimes wildly imaginative. At the very least, she truly hadn't expected that this Star Fall Platform on the Boundary River would contain such a huge business opportunity.

This was far faster than her painstakingly carrying out those dangerous missions to earn it.

Li Hongyou's gaze also brightened. Although she hadn't accepted Li Zhihuo's lure, that didn't mean she had no interest in that "Jade Lotus True Spirit Liquid." On the contrary, if she could use it to forge a Nine-Pillar Marquis Platform, then the offensive power against Li Hongque would surely become even fiercer.

It's just that sixty thousand dragon essence completely blocked off her idea, so she sensibly gave up.

Yet now, Li Luo had given her a glimpse of hope again.

Under the gazes of the two women, Li Luo walked straight up to Li Zhihuo, who was still in a daze, and smiled, extending his hand: "Commander Li Zhihuo, dragon essence in one hand, Jade Lotus True Spirit Liquid in the other?"

Li Zhihuo's face was hideously ugly, and Li Hongque beside him was so angry her chest was trembling.

None of them had expected that Li Luo could actually produce sixty thousand dragon essence.

If this were the case, then this "Jade Lotus True Spirit Liquid" would really fall into Li Hongyou's hands?

For a moment, regret welled up in Li Zhihuo's heart. If he had known, he wouldn't have used this item as the wager. Now, it had truly become aiding the enemy.

Moreover, the sixty thousand dragon essence Li Luo paid wouldn't fall into their hands either, but would enter the Heavenly Dragon Treasury.

Li Zhihuo really wanted to turn around and leave right then, but he understood that if he truly did so, he would become a laughingstock among the Five Guards. After all, tens of thousands of people were watching right now.

That would utterly destroy the identity and prestige he had painstakingly built.

So, after a brief internal struggle, Li Zhihuo could only darken his face and take out the "Jade Lotus True Spirit Liquid."

Then at this moment, a treasury manager who had long been paying attention to the scene stepped forward, first transferring sixty thousand dragon essence from Li Luo's side, then handing the "Jade Lotus True Spirit Liquid" over.

Li Luo took it with a beaming smile, then directly handed it to Li Hongyou: "Senior Sister Hongyou, this is for you."

Many people around watched enviously. To casually give away sixty thousand dragon essence like that was simply outrageously wealthy. If Jiang Qing hadn't been standing nearby, they would have even suspected the two had some special relationship.

Li Hongyou stared at the "Jade Lotus True Spirit Liquid" for several breaths, then she didn't say any coy words, just nodded lightly and reached out to take it.

This was Li Luo's kind intention; there was no need for her to refuse. Moreover, if she could smoothly break through to the Marquis Realm, she would be able to give Li Luo greater assistance.

"Thank you," she said softly.

Li Luo waved his hand and laughed: "We should thank Commander Li Zhihuo. If they hadn't found such a top-grade foundation-establishing spiritual treasure that suits you, we'd have all the dragon essence in the world and it still wouldn't help."

Hearing Li Luo's laughter, Li Zhihuo's face grew even darker. He knew the other was mocking him.

"Commander Li Luo certainly has good tricks, to actually come up with such a method to earn dragon essence. But your method is using the collective power of the Dragon Fang Guard for personal gain, which for the Dragon Fang Guard is probably not a good thing." Li Zhihuo was indeed worthy of being a guard commander, immediately speaking in a barbed, insinuating tone.

To refine star beads, Li Luo and Jiang Qing were certainly the main force, but due to their strength, they also had to borrow the power of the Dragon Fang Guard. So those who would be worn out weren't just the two of them, but also the Dragon Fang Guard members who provided the formation power for them.

This Li Zhihuo was quite sharp-minded; this counterattack point was also rather cunning and vicious.

Hearing this, Li Luo smiled faintly, then looked at Li Foluo and said: "Commander, for the remaining twenty thousand dragon essence, I plan to distribute them later to the Dragon Fang Guard members who took action with us. Consider it earning them a little extra income. Is that alright?"

Li Foluo glanced at him and said: "You rascal, you really do leave no loose ends."

Still, it did show a certain generosity.

Twenty thousand dragon essence given away without blinking, not keeping a single bit for himself—this kind of boldness wasn't something an ordinary person could manage.

And as Li Luo's words fell, cheers immediately rose from the Dragon Fang Guard members behind, along with shouts of thanks to Commander Li Luo.

For the Dragon Fang Guard members, although following Li Luo to refine star beads for three more guards would surely be extremely exhausting, being able to earn some dragon essence was an unexpected bonus.

Li Luo responded heartily: "This could be a long-term business. If everyone trusts me, the benefits going forward will surely be even greater. I won't let anyone down."

After enjoying the benefits of this star bead refinement, the other guards would surely be hooked, so going forward, this business should continue every month. And over a year, how big a business would that be?

Even if Li Luo and Jiang Qing took the lion's share, the remainder would be no small sum for the Dragon Fang Guard members.

So, after figuring this out, the eyes of many Dragon Fang Guard members lit up.

Even Li Foluo cleared his throat and said: "If you need me to step in later, I can come help out too."

He suddenly realized at this moment that if Li Luo kept doing this long-term, Li Luo might become the wealthiest person in the Five Heavenly Dragon Guards.

"Absolutely, we share the meat together." Li Luo patted Li Foluo's shoulder, very forthright.

The entire plaza was in an uproar of joy. Everyone was happy, except the Dragon Blood Guard.

The Dragon Blood Guard members were very uncomfortable, because the reason their Dragon Blood Guard was the strongest of the five was that they could always refine the most star beads on the Star Fall Platform of the Boundary River. But now, with Li Luo starting to help the other three guards, those three guards would gradually catch up, so their usual sense of superiority would be greatly diminished.

This was practically changing the landscape of the Five Guards.

And seeing the stiff relationship between Li Luo and Li Zhihuo, Li Luo definitely wouldn't help their Dragon Blood Guard refine star beads. This forced them to watch helplessly as the other three guards enjoyed this benefit.

This made the Dragon Blood Guard members feel a bit displeased. If Li Zhihuo and Li Hongque hadn't targeted Li Luo and Li Hongyou, perhaps they could have talked with Li Luo about this refinement business.

After all, thirty thousand dragon essence wasn't something they couldn't afford.

But now, it was completely over.

So, although they didn't dare show any dissatisfaction or resentment on their faces, in their hearts they inevitably felt that Li Zhihuo's actions this time had been somewhat lacking in consideration.

Li Zhihuo noticed a hint of dissatisfaction in the gazes of some Dragon Blood Guard members, and his face grew even gloomier. This time he had truly tried to steal a chicken only to lose the rice, and it had even damaged his prestige within the Dragon Blood Guard.

"Commander Li Luo, then I hope that on the Star Fall Platform of the Boundary River three days from now, you truly have enough strength to refine star beads for four guards. Don't end up unable to complete it and have to return the dragon essence you've already pocketed."

"If that's the case, I'll have to report it upward, saying you resorted to trickery and defrauded the treasury."

Li Zhihuo finally dropped a gloomy remark, then no longer wished to linger, and directly swept his sleeve and turned to leave.

The Dragon Blood Guard members also slinked away after him.

Watching Li Zhihuo and the others leave, Li Foluo frowned slightly and asked Li Luo: "Are you really confident? Refining star beads for four guards is an extremely strength-consuming task. Before, you were already somewhat exhausted just refining star beads for the Dragon Fang Guard. Helping three more guards—can you really handle it?"

At this moment, the members of the other three guards were all full of anticipation. But if Li Luo failed to meet the requirements, that anticipation would turn into disappointment. So the higher Li Luo was lifted up now, the harder he would fall then.

Meeting Li Foluo's worried gaze, Li Luo smiled.

"You'll find out in three days when we try it."