Chapter 612: Manager Pei Hao's Intentions

"Greetings, Young Mansion Master, Young Lady."

At this moment, Lu Qing and Lv Guan also rose with somewhat awkward expressions, then bowed to Li Luo and Jiang Jiang Qinge, explaining at the same time: "We also heard that Manager Pei Hao invited you here, which is why we came."

Today's Li Luo was, after all, the rightful Young Mansion Master. If it had been a year ago, they might not have been so polite to him, because back then Li Luo was only an Empty Phase. Although he had the status, being an Empty Phase limited his future achievements, so naturally there was no need to pay him too much attention.

But now things were different. this Young Mansion Master of the Empty Phase had already broken free from his former shackles and begun to shine.

In this short year, how much change Li Luo had brought to the Luo Lan Mansion, these Pavilion Masters understood best in their hearts. Even in the minds of some people in the Luo Lan Mansion, the weight of Li Luo as Young Mansion Master had begun to surpass even Jiang Jiang Qinge.

So when facing Li Luo now, they felt a little uneasy. Given the talent and potential Li Luo and Jiang Jiang Qinge had displayed, they felt that if the two of them could weather the Luo Lan Mansion's current crisis, perhaps the Luo Lan Mansion would regain its glory and prosperity in their hands.

Facing their explanation, a gentle smile surfaced on Li Luo's face. He waved his hand and said: "I trust the two of you in your loyalty to the Luo Lan Mansion."

"All Realms, First Cause"

Although these words were not his true thoughts, as a qualified and mature Young Mansion Master, Li Luo naturally could not show anger and rebuke the two at this moment. That would only push them toward Pei Hao's side, so he appeared very gentle.

Jiang Jiang Qinge swept a casual glance at the two of them and said: "Just sit aside. Today, we are here to find Pei Hao."

"Yes, Young Lady."

The two hurriedly agreed. Jiang Jiang Qinge's authority in the Luo Lan Mansion was considerable. After all, when the Luo Lan Mansion was in turmoil, it was she who single-handedly stabilized it. Moreover, the talent and potential she herself displayed were enough to make every Pavilion Master within the Luo Lan Mansion fear her.

"Since the two of you are here, why not hear my thoughts on this matter?" At this moment, Pei Hao also suppressed the emotions in his heart, then revealed a smile and said.

"No need to hear your thoughts. They're definitely foul beyond words." Li Luo sighed.

"Young Mansion Master, there's no need to resist me so much. In fact, we share the same goal, which is to maintain the Luo Lan Mansion. On the day of the Mansion Sacrifice, if our two sides fight among ourselves, it will only benefit outsiders." Pei Hao said with a faint smile.

"Sorry, but in my eyes, you are also an outsider." Li Luo shook his head and retorted.

Pei Hao's smile finally sank. However, before he could speak, Li Luo had already waved his hand and said: "But since we're already here, I do want to hear what nonsense you can come up with."

Pei Hao's eyelids drooped slightly as he slowed his tone and said: "Young Mansion Master surely doesn't want our two sides to tear each other's faces apart at the Luo Lan Mansion's Mansion Sacrifice a month from now, right? So I have a suggestion that can avoid conflict between us and prevent outsiders from taking advantage."

"The suggestion is simple. From now on, the Luo Lan Mansion will continue the positions of the two Mansion Masters of the previous generation as a precedent. I and Young Pavilion Master you will each hold one seat, joining hands to govern the Luo Lan Mansion. When the time comes, we will turn hostility into friendship, and under our combined efforts, the Luo Lan Mansion will surely regain its former strength."

"Young Pavilion Master, this suggestion is already a concession on my part. I hope you can consider it seriously for the future of the Luo Lan Mansion."

A contemplative look appeared on Li Luo's face as he said slowly: "Two Mansion Masters standing side by side is indeed quite a good suggestion."

Upon hearing this, a smile immediately surfaced at the corner of Pei Hao's mouth. Elder Mo Chen and the three Pavilion Masters who had thrown in their lot with Pei Hao also smiled along.

Yuan Qing, Lei Zhang, and the others looked at Li Luo in astonishment. If Pei Hao were truly allowed to become a real Mansion Master, he would have a legitimate reason to intervene in the many affairs of the Luo Lan Mansion. Although this might indeed avoid the conflict at the Mansion Sacrifice, it would plant an even greater calamity for the future.

Why would the Young Mansion Master agree?

However, just as they were feeling doubtful in their hearts, Li Luo spoke again unhurriedly: "But those two Mansion Masters should be held by Sister Jiang Qinge and me. What business is it of yours, you ungrateful wolf Pei Hao?"

Pei Hao's smile instantly stiffened, then the corner of his mouth twitched slightly, his gaze gradually turning sinister.

Clearly, Li Luo had been deliberately toying with him just now.

Sure enough, Li Luo looked at him with contempt and laughed: "Pei Hao, oh Pei Hao, what do you think you are, to even dream of laying your hands on the Luo Lan Mansion? Let me tell you, don't try to threaten me with these words. I value the Luo Lan Mansion only because it is a little of my parents' life's work. However, that's all it is. In the eyes of our family, if the Luo Lan Mansion is truly gone, then so be it. In the future, we will have plenty of time and ability to rebuild it."

"Pei Hao, I know you value the Luo Lan Mansion greatly, but sorry... actually, we don't value it as much as you do. If you want to play, play however you like. I will accompany you to the end."

Li Luo shook his head gently, his gaze toward Pei Hao carrying a hint of pity.

The rooftop became extremely quiet at this moment. The air seemed to stop flowing. Whether it was Yuan Qing, Lei Zhang, or Mo Chen, Lu Qing, Lv Guan, and the others, they all stared at Li Luo dumbfounded. They truly hadn't expected Li Luo to be able to utter such sharp, piercing words.

They all understood that every one of those words cut into Pei Hao's most painful spot like a knife.

Their gazes turned to Pei Hao, and indeed they saw the latter's face slowly twist at this moment. His eyes were filled with the coldness of a venomous snake, fixed dead on Li Luo, as if about to devour him. A terrifying aura rose from within his body.

There is nothing more painful than having something one cherishes above all else treated with contempt by another.

However, facing Pei Hao's oppressive gaze, Li Luo merely wore a faint smile, completely unafraid, and said casually: "It seems I was a bit too harsh, wounding that perpetually inferior heart of yours."

Bang!

Pei Hao slammed his palm down, and the table beside him instantly exploded. Powerful phase power gushed out, directly grinding the table fragments into powder.

However, just as he was about to speak, Jiang Jiang Qinge beside Li Luo had already stepped forward half a pace. Her golden eyes stared coldly at Pei Hao as she said: "Pei Hao, I don't like verbal sparring, so I'll say only one thing. I don't want to see you at the Mansion Sacrifice, so I hope you go die today."

The instant her words fell, tremendous and astonishing light phase power suddenly erupted from within her body, and a powerful pressure swept across the entire scene.

With a flick of her slender hand, a sword light burning with light flames had already whistled out. In a fierce and domineering posture, it directly pierced through the void and slashed toward Pei Hao.

Jiang Jiang Qinge's strike was far too decisive. So much so that even Yuan Qing and the others hadn't yet come to their senses when the domineering sword light had already descended upon Pei Hao.

However, Pei Hao himself, facing Jiang Jiang Qinge's sudden strike, did not move an inch. His expression was slightly gloomy.

Hum!

The sword light burning with light flames suddenly froze when it was still an inch or so from Pei Hao's face. This was because everyone saw an ice shield form before Pei Hao, emitting an extremely biting cold air. As it rose, it even froze the light flames burning on the sword light.

The sword light ultimately turned into ice shards and shattered.

This sudden change caused Jiang Jiang Qinge's eyes to narrow slightly, and then her gaze shifted toward the screen behind Pei Hao.

"Hehe, after not seeing each other for a few years, Young Lady Jiang Qinge's light phase power is truly becoming more and more domineering."

At the same time, a burst of laughter came from behind the screen, and immediately after, a figure slowly walked out.

All gazes were cast toward him.

The newcomer was a man with somewhat graying hair. His face was gaunt, frost spreading across his features, causing his entire body to emanate a terrifying cold air. As he walked out, a frightening phase power pressure spread slowly outward with him as the source.

Everyone present changed color slightly. Someone cried out in horror: "Da Tian Xiang Jing?!"

Yuan Qing's gaze also turned toward that man, his pupils contracting sharply: "Xu Xu Tianling?! You've broken through to the Da Tian Xiang Jing?!"

Li Luo heard this name, and his gaze shifted slightly.

Because this Xu Xu Tianling was precisely the chief among the three Grand Protectors of the Luo Lan Mansion.