Chapter 884

Crimson fire roared; even standing outside the fire dome, Li Luo and the others could feel the terrifying power contained within. This flame ultimately fell upon Li Li Lingjing. In that instant, Li Luo and the two standing outside seemed to see Li Li Lingjing's snow-white skin melting.

Li Li Lingjing's body trembled violently at this moment, presumably enduring extreme pain. The crimson fire scorched her body, and within it lurked sharp sword qi that brushed through flesh and blood inch by inch, bringing torture that ordinary people could hardly bear.

This scene made Li Luo and the two standing outside the fire dome look exceptionally solemn.

Li Li Jingzhe held the fire dome in his palm, glanced at the figure within, and said indifferently, "Although I have suppressed this 'Dragon Fire Sword Qi' to the lowest degree, the power contained within is still extremely terrifying for her. However, this little girl has an excellent temperament; she can actually grit her teeth and persist. It is no wonder she could maintain a shred of clarity despite years of erosion by the Erosion Spirit True Demon. She is a promising seedling."

"If she can withstand this tribulation, her future achievement might be the highest in the Western Xiling Li Clan."

There was a rare hint of praise in his words.

Hearing Li Li Jingzhe's evaluation, Li Feng's old face could not help but show joy, but immediately he became somewhat worried, after all, no one knew whether Li Li Lingjing could withstand it.

The power released by this 'Nine Dragon Fire Sword Dome' even made him feel a chill of fear. Li Li Lingjing has only just recovered; no one knows how long she can hold on.

Li Li Rouyun, standing aside, looked at the slender figure undergoing torture inside the fire dome with a heart full of pain. Her eyes were slightly red, and at the same time, she prayed in her heart that Li Li Lingjing could survive this tribulation.

"Her first time should last for one shichen. You two should go outside and wait first." Li Li Jingzhe looked at Li Feng and Li Li Rouyun and said.

Upon hearing this, the two immediately bowed and responded, then withdrew from the lake courtyard.

After the two withdrew, Li Li Jingzhe showed a strange smile to Li Luo and said, "I see you want to protect this Li Li Lingjing?"

"Judging from the intelligence of this mission, she actually calculated you once. This little girl has a resilient will, deep schemes, and knows how to endure. Her future achievement is likely not low."

Li Luo fell silent for a moment and said, "At the beginning, it was because of some good karma with her that I endured her calculation. But later, it was because I valued her talent. After all, she is one of our Longya Pulse's people. If managed properly in the future, she could be a mainstay of the Longya Pulse. If we simply sit by and let her be destroyed, it would indeed be a pity."

Li Li Jingzhe nodded and said, "She indeed has great potential. In the past, she possessed the Void Ninth Rank Black Snake Phase. When I probed her just now, I found her phase had advanced, reaching the Lower Ninth Rank. I think it must be that she turned the gains from that 'Erosion Spirit True Demon' into her own benefit this time due to misfortune turning into fortune, causing her phase to successfully advance."

"Lower Ninth Rank, Black Snake Phase."

Li Luo's eyes showed astonishment as he said, "These years of confusion exchanged for a Lower Ninth Rank; it is not a bad deal."

A true Ninth Rank Phase, even now in the Outer Shenzhou, Li Luo had only seen one among his peers, Qin Yi. This shows that even within the Inner Shenzhou, the Ninth Rank Phase is quite rare.

"With her ability, once her strength is fully restored, it will not be difficult for her to reclaim the glory she lost over these years. Among the young people in the Five Guards of the Heavenly Dragon, very few can match her." Li Li Jingzhe said.

Immediately, a smile suddenly appeared on Li Li Jingzhe's face. He stared at Li Luo and said, "This little girl is not bad, and you have done her a favor. If you can make her fall for you, it would not be a bad result. With her potential and talent, she is quite worthy of your status. Besides, this would give me more legitimate reasons to help her."

Li Luo's expression instantly froze as he said, "Grandfather, you are overthinking it. I have no such thoughts!"

"I have a fiancée. Whether in appearance, temperament, or talent and potential, she is a cut above Cousin Li Lingjing!"

Li Li Jingzhe obviously did not quite believe it: "A place like the Outer Shenzhou can still produce such a person?"

Li Luo helplessly said, "These things are actually not important; the key is feelings!"

Li Li Jingzhe thought for a moment and said, "You are the direct grandson of the Pulse Master of our Longya Pulse. This status is far higher than that of princes and royal descendants in some Wang Chao kingdoms. They can have three thousand beauties in their harem; having a few more concubines is considered normal for you. Just consider it as branching out our lineage."

Li Luo was speechless and unwilling to say more on this matter. Instead, he took out five Dragon Teeth and said, "Grandfather, there is one small matter to trouble you. During this journey into the Dark Domain, I also obtained five Dragon Teeth. I would like to ask you to help me refine the 'Dragon Tooth Spirit Marrow'."

Li Li Jingzhe glanced at those five mottled Dragon Teeth and said, "Where did you pick up this junk?"

Upon hearing this, Li Luo immediately froze. The Dragon Teeth he had worked so hard to snatch from Zhao Zhao Jingyu only earned him the evaluation of 'junk' from Li Li Jingzhe.

But this was normal. What status did Li Li Jingzhe hold? He had seen too many heavenly treasures and earthly wonders. Although these few Dragon Teeth were quite valuable to Li Luo, they could not catch Li Li Jingzhe's eye.

"Not all Dragon Teeth can be refined into 'Dragon Tooth Spirit Marrow'. Your success rate is probably not high either." However, Li Li Jingzhe still took them and said.

"I also have a Mi Fa here." Li Luo took out the refinement Mi Fa that Li Li Lingjing had given him.

Li Li Jingzhe took it, glanced at it, and said, "This refinement Mi Fa is indeed quite unique, but it is also quite useless."

Li Luo felt deeply struck. He had made a deal with Li Li Lingjing for this, so he immediately protested: "How is it useless?"

"The fact that it requires a Wang-level expert to act alone lowers its value too much. A single drop of finished 'Dragon Tooth Spirit Marrow' is only around thirty million. Do you know what the cost is to hire a Wang-level expert to act?" Li Li Jingzhe said.

Li Luo was stunned. Here, because he had Li Li Jingzhe, a Wang-level expert who could be requested at any time, he hadn't actually considered how to hire a Wang-level expert to help... As for that cost, given the status of a Wang-level expert, it would surely not be less than thirty million, right? Moreover, which Wang-level expert would bend down to help for just thirty million?

So with that money, wouldn't it be more convenient to just buy finished 'Dragon Tooth Spirit Marrow'?

Thinking of this, Li Luo immediately gave the slender figure inside the fire dome a resentful look. Although the Mi Fa the other party gave was almost tailor-made for him, it felt like a loss no matter how he thought about it.

At present, there was only hope that the 'Dragon Tooth Spirit Marrow' refined by Li Li Jingzhe from the Dragon Teeth using this Mi Fa would exceed one drop. Only then would it perhaps be worth the cost.

Although Li Li Jingzhe mocked Li Luo, he still nodded and agreed to his request. After all, these Dragon Teeth and the Mi Fa were obtained by Li Luo through his own efforts, which did not violate his principles of conduct, so he would naturally do his best to help.

"I will refine it for you as soon as possible. After all, you should also prepare for the 'Dragon Head Contest'. It is said that the Great Flag Masters of the other four pulses have recently been cultivating hard. Li Li Qingfeng, Lu Lu Qingmei, and others might be brewing an assault on the Tian Zhu Jing." Li Li Jingzhe said.

Upon hearing this, Li Luo was slightly startled. Li Li Qingfeng and the others had already started preparing to assault the Tian Zhu Jing? It seemed that while he was progressing, these top geniuses had not slowed their pace either.

"It seems I cannot relax either." Li Luo sighed. He originally had a significant level gap with Li Li Qingfeng and others. Although he had finally caught up and approached them, Li Li Qingfeng and the others still held the advantage. For Li Luo to obtain this Dragon Head position, he would inevitably face many fierce battles.

"Now that you have cultivated the 'Three Lights Glazed Body', you are considered to stand at the peak of the Sha Body Realm. You can start considering the condensation of Sha Gang. I happen to have a good place here for you to practice well." A smile appeared on Li Li Jingzhe's cold and stern face.

"What good place?" Li Luo was stunned, then asked curiously.

Li Li Jingzhe's gaze turned to the fire dome held in his hand.

Seeing his gaze, Li Luo immediately fell silent, then forced a laugh and said, "There's no need for this, right? I am only in the Sha Body Realm, far inferior to Cousin Li Lingjing. I won't be able to withstand it!"

Li Li Jingzhe said indifferently, "If it were just an ordinary Glazed Sha Body, indeed you could not withstand it. But with the Three Lights Glazed Body protecting you, you might barely be able to hold on."

Li Luo ran away immediately: "Grandfather, let's wait until next time."

Watching Li Luo turn and run, Li Li Jingzhe smiled slightly. The fire dome in his hand flashed out, instantly appearing above Li Luo, and finally, amidst his screams, directly covered his figure inside.

Li Li Jingzhe stared into the fire dome and muttered to himself, "Others beg for such benefits, yet you, boy, still try to run..."

"Moreover, sending you in now to suffer together with that little girl can deepen the bond a bit. Why not?"