Chapter 225 The Snow Empress's 700,000-Year Tribulation! Lu Ming Makes His Move!
Lu Ming shrugged and followed.
The two walked through a long corridor and arrived at a secluded garden behind the Great Soul Arena.
This place is usually deserted, and now it's so quiet that you can only hear the wind rustling through the leaves.
Dugu Yan stopped and turned around, her snake-like eyes fixed on Lu Ming's face.
"Emperor Lu Tian".
She suddenly uttered those three words.
The air seemed to freeze for a moment.
Lu Ming's expression remained unchanged, even showing a hint of a smile.
"What? You miss me that much? You want to call me that even offline?"
That's an admission.
Although Dugu Yan had suspected it before, hearing Lu Ming admit it himself still sent shockwaves through her heart.
That big shot who wields immense influence in the multiverse chat group, who even Pope Bibi Dong suffers setbacks, and who can even bring in beings like the Silver Dragon King.
It really was the fifteen-year-old boy in front of them.
This is insane.
"You...you actually are the group owner."
Dugu Yan's voice trembled slightly.
"What? Doesn't it look like it?"
Lu Ming stepped forward, closing in on Dugu Yan.
Dugu Yan subconsciously took half a step back and leaned against a big tree.
The distance between the two instantly closed, so close that they could smell each other's scent.
"Since you are the group admin, you should know what I said in the group."
Dugu Yan bit her lip, and a blush spread from the base of her neck all the way to behind her ears.
"Hmm? Which one are you talking about?"
Lu Ming pretended to be stupid, propped himself up on the tree trunk with one hand, and held Dugu Yan in his arms.
"Is it about the venom of the blue-phosphorus snake? Or is it a problem with your grandfather's health?"
Stop pretending!
Dugu Yan glared at him, embarrassed and annoyed, but there was no intimidation in her eyes; instead, there was a hint of coquettishness.
"Back then, in order to detoxify, you said you needed to observe the flow of my body's meridians, so you asked me to send... to you those kinds of photos."
"And last time in Sunset Forest, when you helped me suppress the poison, you clearly... you clearly saw me completely naked!"
In the end, Dugu Yan's voice was barely audible, so embarrassed that she wished she could disappear into the ground.
That time in Sunset Forest, she was severely poisoned and happened to run into Lu Ming who was passing by.
Although she didn't know he was the group owner at the time, Lu Ming did use a special method to help her expel the toxins.
However, the process still makes me blush and my heart race when I think about it now.
Moreover, later in the group, that "Emperor Lu" even gave a precise critique of her figure.
Now that the two identities overlap, Dugu Yan was naturally quick to react.
This guy is clearly doing it on purpose!
"That was for healing and saving lives. Doctors have the heart of parents. How can you have such impure thoughts?"
Lu Ming was talking nonsense with a straight face.
"I don't care!"
Dugu Yan grabbed Lu Ming's collar, her usually sharp phoenix eyes now brimming with tears.
"You've seen my body, so you have to take responsibility for me!"
Although Dugu Yan is bold and outspoken, she is an extremely traditional woman at heart.
If a man has seen your body, then you belong to that man.
Besides, this man is so strong and outstanding that even his grandfather speaks highly of him.
Lu Ming looked down at the vicious woman in front of him who dared to love and hate.
It must be said that Dugu Yan was indeed a rare beauty.
That kind of beauty, with a touch of wildness, is completely different from Zhu Zhuqing's aloofness and Xiao Wu's cuteness.
"Take responsibility? Do you know how many female confidantes I have?"
Lu Ming reached out and lifted Dugu Yan's chin, his fingertips gently caressing her delicate skin.
"You saw it just now, three of them."
"So what?"
Dugu Yan raised her chin, looking arrogant.
"That Ning Rongrong is spoiled and pampered, how can she compare to me in serving people? Zhu Zhuqing is a quiet and reserved person, and Xiao Wu is just a child who hasn't grown up."
"It's perfectly normal for the man I, Dugu Yan, have taken a liking to to have three wives and four concubines."
"As long as you have me in your heart, that's enough."
These words exude an overwhelming sense of dominance. No wonder he's into drugs; his possessiveness and aggressiveness are truly impressive.
Lu Ming chuckled to himself.
This girl is quite open-minded.
"Since you've put it that way, wouldn't it make me look like a coward if I refused again?"
Lu Ming took the opportunity to put his arm around Dugu Yan's slender waist, where his hand touched something soft.
Dugu Yan stiffened for a moment, then softened and leaned into Lu Ming's arms.
She wrapped her arms around Lu Ming's neck, her emerald green eyes gleaming with an unusual light.
"Then... shall we take a walk together now?"
Where to?
"Whatever, as long as no one's around."
Dugu Yan's voice carried a hint of allure, a quality inherent in her Azure Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul.
She breathed softly into Lu Ming's ear.
"You fought so hard on stage just now, don't you want to relax a bit?"
Lu Ming felt the initiative of the beauty in his arms, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.
"You asked for this."
He lowered his head and kissed those rosy lips directly.
Dugu Yan let out a soft moan, offering no resistance whatsoever, but instead responding passionately.
Her kiss, like her martial spirit, was both aggressive and addictive.
After a long while, their lips parted.
Dugu Yan leaned on Lu Ming's shoulder, panting, her eyes glazed over.
"You're not allowed to bully me in the group anymore."
She muttered softly, drawing circles on Lu Ming's chest with her finger.
"It depends on your performance."
Lu Ming grinned mischievously and slapped her pert buttocks.
"If you perform well, you can have whatever you want, such as soul bones and immortal herbs."
"If you don't perform well..."
"How about it?"
Dugu Yan raised her head and looked at him defiantly.
"Then we'll use family discipline on you."
Lu Ming leaned close to her ear and whispered a few words.
Dugu Yan's face instantly turned bright red, like a ripe apple, but she couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of saliva.
"rogue!"
Despite her cursing, she tightened her grip on Lu Ming's arm.
The two embraced each other, enjoying a rare moment of peace and quiet in this secluded corner.
A new round of cheers erupted from the stadium not far away.
But all that noise was irrelevant to them at that moment.
Lu Ming looked at Dugu Yan in his arms, pondering in his mind.
Now, apart from a few who are still observing, most of the members in the chat group have already figured things out.
Bibi Dong's side needs more fuel.
As for Qian Renxue...
Thinking of the crown prince who was disguised as a man in the palace, a glint of light flashed in Lu Ming's eyes.
Next time, I should go and meet that "Snow Clear River" prince.
What are you thinking about?
Seeing that Lu Ming was distracted, Dugu Yan pinched his waist in displeasure.
"I'm thinking about how to detoxify your grandfather."
Lu Ming made up an excuse on the spot.
Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan felt a warmth in her heart.
This man, after all, still cares about me.
She tiptoed and gave Lu Ming a kiss on the cheek.
"A reward for you."
That's it?
"So what do you want?"
"Let's get more practical."
Lu Ming laughed loudly, picked up Dugu Yan in one scoop, and walked deeper into the woods.
"Hey! Put me down! Someone will see us!"
"Didn't you just say you wanted to go somewhere where there's no one around?"
"That's not it either... um..."
The sound gradually faded, leaving only the rustling of leaves in the wind, which masked all the beauty.
After straightening his slightly disheveled clothes, Lu Ming walked out of the secluded garden feeling refreshed.
Dugu Yan is indeed an exceptional person.
Whether it's the wildness brought by the martial spirit or the personality of daring to love and hate, it's all unforgettable.
As dusk approached, the Blue Tyrant Academy was brightly lit.
Lu Ming didn't rush back to his dormitory, but instead strolled leisurely along the tree-lined path.
With a thought, the semi-transparent light screen that only he could see unfolded in his sea of consciousness.
Since the last time we wreaked havoc on Poseidon Island and slew the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, the group's activity level has remained consistently high.
As soon as I entered, I saw a message constantly refreshing the screen.
[Ice and Snow Maiden]: @Lord Lu Tiandi, help!
Lu Ming raised an eyebrow.
This ID has been in the group for a while. They don't talk much, and mostly just lurk and grab red envelopes.
[Emperor Lu Tian]: What? Has the sky collapsed?
[Ice and Snow Maiden]: Almost there! I couldn't resist swallowing your "Origin Creation Pill" last time, hoping to break through my bottleneck.
[Ice and Snow Maiden]: The medicine was too potent. Not only did I break through, but I also attracted a heavenly tribulation that lasts for seven hundred thousand years!
[Ice and Snow Maiden]: The power of this lightning tribulation is more than ten times greater than I imagined. I can't withstand it!
The series of messages sent out caused an uproar among the group members who were chatting casually.
[Bunny is the cutest]: Seven hundred thousand years?!
[The Cutest Bunny]: You...you're a soul beast? And a super ferocious beast that's been around for 700,000 years?
Xiao Wu was nestled on her bed in her dorm eating a carrot when she saw this message, and the carrot in her hand fell to the ground.
Her mother was only a 100,000-year-old soul beast, which already made her feel that she was very strong.
What does 700,000 years mean?
Even the legendary Deep Sea Demon Whale King is nothing special, right?
[My cat is white and big]: 700,000 years... This is beyond my comprehension.
[Your Holiness]: Interesting. The Snow Empress of the Far North? I didn't expect you to be in this group too.
Bibi Dong, being the Pope of the Spirit Hall, was well-informed and immediately recognized the other party's identity.
[I have no mother]: A tribulation of 700,000 years, that's basically a death sentence, right? Historical records state that for soul beasts, 100,000 years is a hurdle, and 700,000 years is going against the heavens.
[Ice and Snow Maiden]: Now is not the time for science! The thunderclouds have gathered, and the first bolt of lightning is about to strike! If I die, I won't be able to serve the group leader anymore!
[Ice and Snow Maiden]: @Silver Dragon King, you are also the ruler of all soul beasts, you must have a way, right? Please show me the way!
There was a moment of silence in the group.
Several breaths passed before the avatar with the nickname "Silver Dragon King" flashed once.
[Silver Dragon King]: Difficult.
[Silver Dragon King]: If it were just ordinary trouble, I would have refrained from intervening. But this is a heavenly tribulation, a manifestation of the rules of heaven and earth.
[Silver Dragon King]: If I rashly intervene, my aura will be leaked. Those hypocrites in the God Realm are watching the lower realm. Once they discover my whereabouts, not only will they be unable to save you, but the entire far north will be razed to the ground.
Gu Yuena's words were not an excuse.
She was seriously injured and had been recuperating in the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest, avoiding the investigation of the God Realm Committee.
The tribulation that occurred 700,000 years ago was too great; if she forcibly intervened, it would inevitably invite divine punishment.
[His Holiness the Pope]: Tsk tsk tsk, how grand and dignified you sound.
[Your Holiness]: I think you're scared of being beaten.
[Your Holiness]: When the group owner spanked you last time, why didn't you consider whether the divine realm would find out? Now that they're begging you, you're acting like a coward?
Bibi Dong's words were extremely sarcastic and sarcastic.
Last time, Gu Yuena left the group and then rejoined, and even caused a scene with Lu Ming in the group, but was suppressed by Lu Ming. This incident has long become a laughing stock in the group.
Bibi Dong had always held a grudge against Gu Yuena for mocking her, and now that she had the chance, she naturally wanted to kick her while she was down.
[Silver Dragon King]: Bibi Dong! Do you want to die?!
[Your Holiness]: I am perfectly fine. But you, the mighty Silver Dragon King, only know how to bully a weak woman like me. You're helpless when something really happens?
[Silver Dragon King]: What do you know! This is for the greater good! Those guys in the God Realm have the Asura Sword; if they lock onto it...
[Your Holiness the Pope]: Excuse.
[Silver Dragon King]: You!
Seeing that the two were about to start arguing again, Xue Di was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.
[Ice and Snow Maiden]: Sisters, stop arguing! The lightning is really going to strike!
[Wanting a sweet romance]: How about... I beg the group admin?
[Poison Fairy]: That's right. Emperor Lu dared to crush even the divine sense of the Sea God. A mere Heavenly Tribulation should be no problem for him, right?
[Liu Erlong]: @Lu Tiandi, can you help her? After all, she's a fellow group member, and it wouldn't be good to watch her die.
Lu Ming looked at the messages in the group and a smile appeared on his lips.
These women certainly know how to cause him trouble.
However, a Snow Emperor who is 700,000 years old is an excellent fighting force.
If we can subdue them, they will be a great help in dealing with both the Spirit Hall and the God Realm.
[Emperor Lu Tian]: It's alright to take action.
[Lu Tiandi]: However, I never do business at a loss.
Seeing Lu Ming speak, Xue Di felt like she had grasped at the last straw.
[Ice and Snow Maiden]: As long as the group owner is willing to save me, the Snow Empress's life will be yours from now on! All the resources of the far north, including ten-thousand-year-old Xuanbing marrow, you can have as much as you want!
[Ice and Snow Maiden]: And...and me! I'm also willing to follow the group leader!
To survive, this ruler of the far north ice plains was going all out.
Seeing this, other group members also began to lend a hand.
[Your Holiness]: [Red Envelope] Spirit Hall Treasure Trove - Angelic Gear Fragment *1. Group Owner, saving a life is more meritorious than building a seven-story pagoda; this is just a small token of my appreciation.
[I have no mother]: [Red envelope] Clue to the Heavenly Dou Royal Family Secret - Vast Ocean Universe Cover.
[Want a sweet romance]: [Red Envelope] My sister and I swimsuit photobook (exclusive edition).
[My cat is white and big]: [Red envelope] Handmade dried fish.
In no time, red envelopes were flying everywhere in the group chat.
Although some things are not very useful to Lu Ming right now, his attitude is still very pleasing.
[Emperor Lu Tian]: Alright, I've received them all.
[Lu Tiandi]: @Bingtianxuenu, stand still and do not move or resist.
[Lu Tiandi]: I've arrived.
Lu Ming closed the chat group interface and paused in his tracks.
The next moment, the spatial fluctuations around him surged violently.
Wood Release: Flying Thunder God Technique!
This is a new ability he developed by combining ninjutsu with his mastery of spatial laws.
As long as the group members' locations are known, even thousands of miles apart are only a moment apart.
(End of chapter)