Chapter 781: A Draw

When Li Luo led the Fifth Banner out of the Sha Demon Cave, the other banners of the Azure Void Banner immediately surrounded them.

"Banner Leader Li Luo, how did it go?"

The banner leaders of the Second, Third, and Fourth Banners all spoke up to ask; this time, the Fifth Banner had encountered the First Banner of the Holy Scale Banner led by Lu Lu Qingmei, which was extremely unlucky. They had no other thoughts, merely expressing concern.

"Does this result need to be explained? Do you still expect us to defeat Lu Lu Qingmei?" Li Luo joked with a smile.

Everyone laughed, their expressions relatively relaxed; after all, facing the First Banner of the Holy Scale Banner led by Lu Lu Qingmei, let alone Li Luo, even Deng Deng Fengxian would likely have been defeated by her hand.

Precisely because the opponent was too powerful, with no hope held at all, naturally there was no burden.

In everyone's eyes, even if Li Luo and his group lost, it was only to be expected; they could say Li Luo was unlucky, but no one would think Li Luo lacked ability.

Even Zhong Ling, who had not joined them later, merely watched with cold eyes.

At this moment, Li Jingtang and Li Li Fengyi also walked over; the former patted Li Luo's shoulder and said sympathetically, "It's fine; everyone has unlucky moments. Meeting Wu Chi Lu Lu Qingmei, even Li Li Qingfeng would have a headache."

Li Li Fengyi said mockingly, "Did she thoroughly crush you?"

Li Luo was speechless; he did not mention that Lu Lu Qingmei, seeing his good performance, had also compensated him with a "Divine Sha Pill," for in his view, there was truly nothing to boast about. Instead, this "Divine Sha Pill" would inspire him; in the future, one day, he hoped to defeat Lu Lu Qingmei in a direct confrontation.

It was not a petty revenge, but rather a desire to give her the kind of battle she expected: a hearty, unrestrained fight.

While they were speaking on their side, the light screen on the mountain wall had already begun to reveal the battle results of this banner conflict.

Then Li Luo heard some sounds of surprise and doubt coming from the Azure Void Banner side.

Li Li Fengyi also turned her head to look at the light screen on the mountain wall, then her gaze fixed on the Azure Void Banner's Fifth Banner; immediately, she said with some astonishment, "Little Brother, how is this match a draw?"

Hearing this, Li Luo also looked over in surprise, and indeed saw that at the result of the duel with the First Banner of the Holy Scale Banner, the words "Draw" were displayed.

Actually, they had left the field first...

"Banner Leader, it must be Lu Lu Qingmei's doing. The Sha Demon Cave possesses intelligence; if one is the last to leave, she has the right to choose the final result," Zhao Zhao Yanzhi said.

Li Luo was slightly stunned; what did Lu Lu Qingmei mean by this?

Although in the previous engagement, he indeed had other means, since he still had two hidden Nine Turn Techniques, he understood that even if he exposed these hidden Nine Turn Techniques, he definitely could not defeat Lu Lu Qingmei, for the gap in strength between the two sides was truly too great.

But dragging the time until the incense stick burned out was something he could achieve.

Could it be that Lu Lu Qingmei noticed?

What is this woman thinking?

Li Luo could not figure it out no matter how much he thought.

"Why would Lu Lu Qingmei decide on a draw?" Li Li Fengyi asked directly, her eyes full of confusion.

Li Luo pondered, "Could it be she covets my looks?"

Everyone nearby paused, then couldn't help but roll their eyes.

"Your appearance does indeed add points, and perhaps it might work on other girls, but unfortunately, for Lu Lu Qingmei, your looks are probably about the same as this person beside you," Li Li Fengyi pouted, then pointed at Mu Bi nearby.

Mu Bi immediately felt offended; am I that bad?

Hearing this, Li Luo also laughed, then extended his hand; a Divine Sha Pill appeared in his palm. He said, "In the battle just now, we indeed lost; that is an unquestionable fact. However, Lu Lu Qingmei gave us some favorable conditions; perhaps she didn't want to bully people. When leaving last, she also gave me a 'Divine Sha Pill'."

Li Jingtang, Li Li Fengyi, and others, hearing this, all became interested.

"You actually managed to win a Divine Sha Pill from Lu Lu Qingmei? That's quite capable," Li Li Fengyi sized up Li Luo and said curiously.

"Given Lu Lu Qingmei's personality, she only respects those on par with her and those with potential she recognizes. It seems in your previous engagement with her, she saw some outstanding aspects of yours," Li Jingtang analyzed.

"I feel she is helping you build your reputation. After all, many people thought you would be crushed by Lu Lu Qingmei, but this unexpected draw changes everything. So I believe the engagement between you two will attract widespread interest."

Li Luo shrugged noncommittally; he had little interest in Lu Lu Qingmei's motives, and he did not take pride in this single Divine Sha Pill, for a loss is a loss; even if that incense stick truly burned out completely, he would not consider it a victory.

Afterwards, Li Jingtang and Li Li Fengyi wanted to invite him to gather, but Li Luo refused, because he had more important matters: to immediately return and consolidate, to comprehend the spiritual inspiration from the previous battle.

That so-called... Li Di San Jing of Dual-Phase Power.

This was the most important gain from this cultivation session in the Sha Demon Cave.

However, although Li Luo himself did not care much about this so-called draw, as Li Jingtang said, the other banners were stirred by it.

Deng Deng Fengxian of the Jin Guang Banner watched Li Luo leave; a strange expression flashed in his eyes. The Fifth Banner of the Azure Void Banner led by Li Luo had clearly entered the field first; logically, Lu Lu Qingmei should have achieved a crushing victory, yet this final draw was truly intriguing.

"It seems this Li Luo is more capable than expected; otherwise, with Lu Lu Qingmei's judgment, she would not have given him any special treatment."

"The details of the engagement in that battle must be investigated; let's see what exactly this Li Luo did to earn Lu Lu Qingmei's regard."

Dragon Blood Vein, Sha Demon Peak.

"Tsk, what is that brute-force woman Lu Lu Qingmei doing? Drawing with the Fifth Banner of the Azure Void Banner? Isn't she afraid of losing face?" Li Li Hongli looked at the result just released, her willow brows immediately arched, and she sneered.

She felt somewhat displeased; in the past, whenever she clashed with Lu Lu Qingmei, she lost more than she won. Now Lu Lu Qingmei gave that Li Luo a draw, which made her feel insulted as well.

"I heard that Li Luo is quite good-looking. Could this brute-force woman who only knows how to fight have fallen for him?" she mocked.

"Don't you know Lu Lu Qingmei's personality?" Li Li Qingfeng smiled slightly, staring at the result on the light screen, and said, "She has absolutely no interest in such things. Moreover, based on my understanding of her, she must have felt some outstanding qualities in Li Luo during this battle. Of course, this outstanding quality must be strength or potential..."

"Her strength and the overall power of the First Banner of the Holy Scale Banner both surpass Li Luo and the Fifth Banner of the Azure Void Banner. This engagement was unequal, so after securing victory, she felt the win was unbecoming, which is why she decided on a draw."

"In other words, Lu Lu Qingmei thinks that if Li Luo or the Fifth Banner of the Azure Void Banner had been slightly stronger, the outcome of this battle would have been undecided."

Li Li Qingfeng tapped the table lightly with his finger and said slowly, "It seems Lu Lu Qingmei holds him in high regard."

"Go investigate the details of this battle. Being highly regarded by Lu Lu Qingmei indicates this Li Luo is not weak in ability. We cannot be too arrogant, lest we capsize in a gutter in the future."

Li Li Hongli was noncommittal about this, but since Li Li Qingfeng had already made a decision, she naturally would give him face and not contradict him.

"It is said that Li Luo advanced the contest for the Great Banner Leader of the Azure Void Banner early; in less than half a month, he will compete with Zhong Ling, the Banner Leader of the First Banner of the Azure Void Banner, for the position of Great Banner Leader."

"I am curious what abilities Li Luo will reveal in this match. Without the support of banner power, he is merely at the Sha Palace Realm."

Li Li Hongli smiled faintly and said, "Perhaps he will be directly exposed in his true form."

Li Li Qingfeng smiled.

"Then let us wait and see."

"He has returned to the Dragon Tooth Vein for some time; whether he is a mule or a horse, it is time for him to reveal himself."