"Um?"
"Who is this?"
"Here comes another spoiler. However, we have been here for such a long time. Your Excellency wants to pick the fruit as soon as you come. Isn't it a bit too advantageous?"
"Hmph, if you want to intervene, you have to see if you have the strength!"
There were seven Taoist masters besieging the three-headed skeleton demon.
These seven people all master a law.
However, there is no spiritual law that is mastered.
Spiritual laws are very rare, and it is difficult to even encounter spiritual demons, let alone master spiritual laws.
But just because they haven't mastered the spiritual laws doesn't mean they don't need the skeleton demon.
Maybe they would exchange the skeleton sky fairy blood for some other sky fairy blood.
Or maybe they are trying to master the second law.
In short, as long as it is a heavenly demon, it is extremely precious.
No Taoist master would dislike the sky demon too much.
Even if you don't need it, you can still exchange it for the blood of the Sky Fairy that you need.
All the laws of the seven powerful masters are shaking, forming a huge "area".
Anyone who wants to enter this area must be able to break the many law blockades.
Only then are you qualified to "intervene".
Lu Changsheng just smiled slightly.
"fire."
"boom".
Suddenly, the flame law instantly released flames in Lu Changsheng's brain.
The flames surged and turned into a fire dragon.
It hit hard on the seven sealing laws.
"Boom."
The Seventh Avenue Basic Master was shocked.
Their brains were shaking violently, and even the blockade of the Seven Laws was torn open in an instant.
There was absolutely no obstruction at all, it seemed very easy.
"What? This breaks the seal of the Seven Laws?"
"This law of fire is terrifying. The aura is so powerful??"
"Being able to break through the blockade of the Seven Laws at once, although the Seven Laws are not all-out, is definitely not something that ordinary Taoist masters can do. Even if he has mastered a kind of flame law, looking at his aura, his The progress of the Law of Fire is not very high, and it is probably just understood, how can it be so powerful?"
"Having just mastered the law, he is only in the 'primary stage' of the law and can have such power. How strong is his brain?"
The Seven Great Dao Foundation masters were silent.
The strength of a law comes first from the law itself. Some rare laws are indeed very strong.
Either it is very profound in understanding the law, or even reaching perfection.
Lu Changsheng has just understood the Law of Fire, and the progress is only 4%, and he is still far away from the perfection of the law.
Whether the law is powerful or not may also be related to the brains of the Taoist warriors themselves.
If the brain itself is very strong, then the power of the law that is perceived will also increase.
The same law of fire, but if someone has a strong brain, then the power of the law of fire will naturally be stronger!
This is the case for Lu Changsheng now.
His brain foundation is too strong, stronger than that of any other Taoist master.
Therefore, the power of his Fire Law is naturally very terrifying.
Lu Changsheng released the law of fire and directly opened a hole.
Then he took a step forward and entered the area blocked by the Seven Avenues Basic Powerful Law.
"Your Excellency is qualified to participate in this three-headed skull demon!"
One of the Taoist masters said with a solemn expression.
The power of the law is so strong, this is not a weak person.
There is a saying that the brain becomes stronger step by step.
This means that the brain is the foundation of a Taoist warrior.
Once the brain is strong, it will be much stronger even if it comprehends the laws.
Therefore, the solid foundation that Lu Changsheng laid in the brain when he was in Shenzang is now being "harvested" and gradually taking effect.
Lu Changsheng ignored these Taoist warriors.
His eyes immediately fell on the three-headed skeleton demon.
Although the three-headed skeleton demon was suppressed, its mental impact was mighty, attacking in all directions at all times.
This is also the reason why Seventh Avenue Basic Warriors can only suppress but not kill.
Mental shock!
Even if the Seventh Avenue Basic Warriors have ways to deal with the mental shock, they can only barely withstand it.
As for how much combat power is left to deal with the three-headed skeleton demon after resisting, it is difficult to say.
At least, the seven powerful men of the seven avenues have not been able to take down the three-headed skeleton demon.
This shows how terrifying the mental impact of these three-headed skeleton demons is.
Lu Changsheng also suffered a mental shock.
With the blessing of his brain, his flame law was able to withstand almost half of the mental impact.
This shows that the law can indeed resist some mental shocks.
The stronger the law, the more it can withstand the mental impact.
But even the remaining mental shock is actually very powerful.
Lu Changsheng almost did it without thinking.
"cut!"
Suddenly, the golden heart sword in the brain flew out instantly, directly cutting off the mental impact of the skeleton demon.
The golden heart sword even penetrated into the body of the three-headed skeleton demon.
"Roar……"
The three-headed skeleton demon actually roared in pain.
Obviously, Lu Changsheng's golden heart sword was not without any effect.
On the contrary, the golden heart sword had a huge effect, affecting the three-headed skeleton demon at once.
But this is just the beginning.
Lu Changsheng displayed the Law of Flame, and it fell down instantly like a mountain bearing down on top, covering the body of the three-headed skeletal demon.
The three-headed skull demon is really powerful.
Being suppressed by Lu Changsheng's flame law, he looked on the verge of collapse, but he still persisted.
However, it was only a matter of time before they were suppressed by Lu Changsheng.
"Roar……"
Suddenly, there were bursts of roaring sounds in the distance.
Immediately afterwards, huge skeleton monsters appeared one after another.
They emerged from the ground one after another, like sleeping undead.
These are skeleton monsters.
Usually sleeps underground.
The skeleton monster will only appear after some particularly big changes occur.
When the seven Daoji warriors saw this scene, their expressions changed instantly.
"No, the skeleton demon has awakened."
"Skeleton demons usually sleep underground, how can they wake up?"
"It was these three-headed skeleton demons that awakened the demons? But we have blocked the three-headed skeleton demons with laws. How could they awaken the skeleton demons?"
"Could it be that at the moment when our laws were torn apart, the three-headed skeleton demon seized the opportunity and used the gap in the torn laws to awaken the skeleton demon?"
"That's probably it..."
For a moment, all seven people's eyes fell on Lu Changsheng.
Lu Changsheng's eyes turned cold.
"Since the seven of you can't suppress the three-headed skeleton demon for so long together, then let me do it!"
"I can suppress the three-headed skeleton demon by myself!"
"Besides, what if the Skeleton Demon wakes up?"
Lu Changsheng's brain suddenly spread.
"Buzz".
The fire burned brightly.
Directly ignited the newly awakened skeleton demon.
This is the law of fire, and it is simply too easy to deal with these skeleton demons.
It can even be called a "nemesis".
Lu Changsheng's law of fire just restrained these skeleton monsters in Skull Mountain.
One head, two heads, three heads...
One after another, these skeleton demons were covered by Lu Changsheng's law of fire, and their bodies quickly burned with blazing flames.
This is not an ordinary flame, but a flame released by the law of flame.
According to the Immortal Way, it belongs to the category of innate spiritual fire.
The Skeleton Demon cannot be extinguished on its own.
As a result, the skeleton demon that had just woken up from the underground was burning in the sea of fire, and was burned to ashes in the blink of an eye.
Although these demons are not heavenly demons, they are still comparable to Taoist masters.
As a result, even the flames released by Lu Changsheng's casual Fire Law couldn't be blocked.
The flames released by Lu Changsheng instantly turned into a sea of fire.
No skeleton demon can stop it.
He single-handedly defeated countless skeleton monsters.
Seeing this scene, everyone was shocked.
"His laws are truly terrifying."
"How can the law of fire be so powerful? He single-handedly suppressed the skeleton demons in the entire Skeleton Mountain. How can a law be so strong?"
"It's not as simple as just one law. It should be that his law of fire restrains the skeleton demon in Skull Mountain. In addition, his brain should be very powerful, so his law of fire is also very powerful."
"But the three-headed skeleton demon will not be suppressed that easily."
Seeing Lu Changsheng showing off his might.
The sea of fire that covered the sky and the sun burned one skeleton demon after another. Gu Nian couldn't believe his eyes.
Gu Nian naturally knew exactly what happened to Lu Changsheng.
How could he suppress the entire Skeleton Mountain by himself?
However, the fact was right in front of him, and he couldn't help but not believe it.
Perhaps, this is the power of mastering the law!
The Seven Great Dao Foundation Powerhouses are all extremely vigilant now.
Lu Changsheng was so powerful that they felt even more pressure.
After all, they were competing with Lu Changsheng for the three-headed skeleton demon.
"Lu Mou wants these three skull demons."
"Which one of you wants to fight for it?"
Lu Changsheng's eyes swept over the seven powerful people one by one.
Just now, Lu Changsheng suppressed many skeleton demons at once, and made the entire Skeleton Mountain surrender with his own strength.
With such power, even the powerful Seventh Avenue Foundation couldn't help but feel shocked.
Even if they mastered the law, they still had no advantage at all against such a powerful Lu Changsheng.
"Do you want to devour the three-headed skull demon by yourself?"
"Hmph, the three-headed skeleton demon is not an ordinary skeleton demon. Their mental impact is very terrifying. Without the suppression of our Seventh Avenue Basic Powerful Law, can you alone deal with the three-headed skeleton demon?"
"Since you are confident enough to deal with the three-headed skeleton demon alone, as you wish, then we will no longer suppress the three-headed skeleton demon!"
The seven powerful people reached a consensus in an instant.
They don't want to think about internal strife.
They don't want to start fighting and killing each other without suppressing the three-headed skeleton demon.
That makes no sense and will only make the three-headed skull demon easier.
However, they don't want to give up on the three-headed skull demon easily, so what should they do?
We can only give up temporarily!
Let Lu Changsheng deal with the three-headed skeleton demon alone.
Once Lu Changsheng couldn't deal with him, they would take action again.
When the time comes, the eight great masters will divide up the three-headed skeleton demon, and there will be no need to fight with each other, lest they get the advantage of the three-headed skeleton demon in vain.
"receive".
The powerful masters of the Seven Great Paths immediately accepted the rules.
Without the suppression of the seven laws, the three-headed skeleton demon immediately broke out.
Lu Changsheng's law of fire could no longer suppress the three-headed skeleton demon.
"Roar……"
The three-headed skeleton demon roared angrily.
A series of terrifying mental shock waves continued to sweep towards Lu Changsheng.
Even if Lu Changsheng has the Law of Flame supported by his brain, even if he still has the Heart Sword Mantra, even if Lu Changsheng's mental will is extremely firm.
However, it was somewhat unable to withstand the wave after wave of attacks from the three-headed skeleton demon.
"He can't bear it anymore."
"Even with his powerful fire laws, it is impossible to withstand the mental impact of the three-headed skeleton demon."
"Even our seven powerful masters of the Seven Paths can use the law together to barely suppress the three-headed skeleton demon. That's the seven laws! He alone wants to suppress the three-headed skeleton demon with just one law? I'm talking nonsense!"
"Get ready. He probably asked for help. We must not let the three-headed skeleton demon escape."
These seven great masters are all waiting for Lu Changsheng to make a fool of himself.
As long as Lu Changsheng couldn't deal with the three-headed skeleton demon, then they would have to take action.
When the time comes, we will still carve up the three-headed skeleton demon with strength.
As for domination?
Totally impossible!
No one here has the ability to dominate the three-headed skull demon.
"Oops, Lu Changsheng is in danger!"
Gu Nian was also staring at Lu Changsheng and the three-headed skull demon.
He has spiritual mysteries.
It is true that he is not afraid of the skeleton demon, but when it comes to the skeleton demon, Gu Nian has not mastered the rules, but he is far behind.
Once he gets close, not only will he not be able to help Lu Changsheng, but he will even become a burden to Lu Changsheng and distract him.
Therefore, Gu Nian could only endure it and did not step forward rashly.
Everyone's eyes fell on Lu Changsheng.
Can Lu Changsheng resist the three-headed skull demon?
After all, it was Lu Changsheng who kept claiming to dominate the three-headed skull demon.
Lu Changsheng's face was very calm.
He naturally felt that the three-headed skull demon had indeed broken through the suppression of his flame law.
A simple law of fire cannot suppress the three-headed skeleton demon.
Thinking of this, Lu Changsheng didn't hesitate at all.
"Divinity, Fen Kong!"
"boom".
As Lu Changsheng's words fell.
In his brain, the flames boiled instantly.
The void is twisting.
The flames are burning.
An astonishing aura rushed from Lu Changsheng.
Especially the terrifying momentum emanating from the brain.
The monstrous flames seemed to burn everything.
"Is this... divine magic?"
"What a terrifying magic. This is one of the top magics, Fen Kong!"
"Moreover, even the Burning Sky Divine Technique shouldn't be so terrifying, right? Unless its Divine Technique Burning Sky has been perfected..."
The Seven Great Dao Basic Powerhouses all opened their mouths.
The ultimate flame magic in the perfection realm!
Coupled with the law of fire under the blessing of a powerful brain, who can stop the two superimposed?
Lu Changsheng could clearly feel that the power of the flames increased tenfold or even dozens of times.
Terrifying flames swept through.
The three-headed skeleton demon screamed, and then there was no more movement.
died!
With just one blow, the skeleton demon was burned to death by Fen Kong.
However, Lu Changsheng also immediately stopped the magical technique of burning the sky.
If this continues, the bodies of the three-headed skeleton demon will be burned to ashes.
He still needs three drops of Skeleton Sky Fairy blood.
Therefore, Lu Changsheng kept the corpses of the three skeleton demons, extracted three drops of skeleton demon blood from them, put them into different bottles, and put them away directly.
The seven-level master could only watch helplessly as Lu Changsheng collected three drops of the blood of the heavenly demon.
They didn't say anything to stop it.
Not even any movement.
Just stared at Lu Changsheng quietly.
The entire Skull Mountain suddenly fell into deathly silence.
"boom".
Only then did some ordinary Taoist warriors around them react.
They witnessed such an incredible scene.
I was still immersed in shock just now, but now I have completely recovered.
For a moment, the mood was extremely intense.
"who is he?"
"Incredible, really incredible! Such a powerful law of fire, the top flame magic of the Perfection Realm. This person is definitely not an unknown person, but it seems that the entire third level of the ancient domain has never heard of this person."
"Just now he seemed to know Gu Nian from the Ancient Territory Sect, and Gu Nian also called him 'Lu Changsheng'."
"Wait a minute, Lu Changsheng? Isn't he the Lu Changsheng I know? It seems that he is indeed a disciple of the Ancient Realm Tianzong."
"Are you talking about Lu Changsheng of the Ancient Domain Tianzong who dominated the Immortal Dao and Martial Dao for a generation and ranked first in both rankings? But isn't Lu Changsheng the Divine Treasure? Even if the Dao Foundation is cast, it has only been so long now and it is impossible to understand the law of fire. "
"Yes, I have indeed heard of Lu Changsheng. He is a truly top genius and a man of unparalleled magnificence. But no matter how talented he is, he cannot master the law of fire in such a short period of time."
"However, he seems to be the Lu Changsheng we know..."
"Lu Changsheng mastered a law when he first entered Daoji, and it was the unparalleled fire law. Moreover, there is also the fire magic, and he has cultivated it to a perfect state. It is really incredible..."
Some people guessed Lu Changsheng's identity.
However, those who guessed Lu Changsheng's identity not only did not stop talking, but became even more enthusiastic.
Lu Changsheng!
This is a person who is famous throughout the ancient domain.
Overwhelm the Immortal and Martial Arts Generation!
No. 1 on both lists!
Even the grace shown when the god was hiding.
However, who can underestimate such a genius?
Once the foundation is built, it won't take long for it to soar into the sky.
But how long has it been now?
Just a few months.
In just a few months, Lu Changsheng has skyrocketed!
"Brother Gu, let's go."
Lu Changsheng came to Gu Nian step by step.
Gu Nian was slightly startled.
But he quickly came to his senses, nodded and said, "Okay, let's go."
Therefore, Gu Nian and Lu Changsheng quickly left Skull Mountain and returned to the headquarters of the Ancient Territory Tianzong.
"call……"
The two of them actually stepped into the Guyu Tianzong's residence, and Guyu breathed a long sigh of relief.
"Brother Lu, have you mastered the Law of Fire?"
"You've even mastered a top-notch flame magic?"
Gu Nian endured it all the way.
Now that he had returned to the Guyu Tianzong station, he could no longer bear it and asked immediately.
"Yes, I luckily mastered a law of fire. As for the divine art Burning the Sky, Brother Gu should have seen it before. It is a divine art collected in the sect. It shouldn't be too unfamiliar, right?"
Lu Changsheng did not deny it, but admitted it openly.
He has mastered a law, and is actually no longer a weakling, and has truly established a firm foothold in the third level of the ancient domain.
There are many things that do not need to be concealed at all, let alone scruples.
"I actually mastered a law of fire..."
Gu Nian's expression was a little complicated for a moment.
How long has it been?
He still remembered that when Lu Changsheng first came to the Ancient Territory Tianzong's residence, he was the one who proposed to discuss with Lu Changsheng.
As a result, Gu Nian was completely defeated in the duel of spiritual magic.
The two didn't know each other without fighting, but instead became good friends.
However, several months have passed now.
That Lu Changsheng could successfully understand a law was almost unimaginable to Gu Nian.
But Lu Changsheng did it!
Lu Changsheng looked at Gu Nian.
He then took out a porcelain bottle.
"Brother Gu, I know that what you are thinking about most is this drop of skull fairy blood. It is spiritual blood, which is crucial for you to understand the spiritual laws."
"This time, if there is no news from you, I'm afraid I won't know what happened in Skull Mountain, let alone go to Skull Mountain, and I won't be able to get three drops of Skull Sky Fairy blood."
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"So, I'll give you this drop. Sometimes, information is worth a drop of fairy blood!"
Lu Changsheng's words made Gu Nian immediately excited.
Skeleton Sky Fairy Blood!
He wanted it all he could dream of.
However, in Skull Mountain before, he was not even qualified to participate in the competition for the Skeleton Demon.
However, Gu Nian did not refuse.
He didn't want to refuse in a pretentious manner.
He really longed for the Skeleton Sky Fairy blood in his heart.
However, Gu Nian knew very well that his information was not worth a drop of sky demon blood!
It was Lu Changsheng's luck that he was able to arrive at Skull Mountain in time. It was related to Gu Nian, but the effect was not that great.
"Brother Lu, I won't say any more."
"I lent you this drop of Skeleton Sky Fairy blood, and I will definitely return you a drop of Sky Fairy blood in the future!"
Gu Nian looked solemn.
He is very serious!
"OK."
Lu Changsheng didn't care.
Anyway, he gave this drop of heavenly demon blood to Gu Nian.
In the future, it would be better if Gu Nian could return a drop of the sky demon blood to him.
If you don’t pay it back, it actually doesn’t mean anything.
"Brother Lu, thank you."
Gu Nian said goodbye to Lu Changsheng and left in a hurry, presumably to learn about the blood of the Skeleton Sky Fairy.
Lu Changsheng also returned to the cave.
He is also ready to understand the blood of Skeleton Sky Fairy.
Lu Changsheng took out the porcelain bottle.
He still has two drops of Skull Sky Fairy blood left.
However, one can only comprehend a drop of the blood of the heavenly demon.
"Spiritual heavenly fairy blood is extremely rare. It can be encountered but not sought."
"I hope this drop of skull fairy blood will not disappoint me..."
Lu Changsheng immediately opened the porcelain bottle, poured out the drop of Skeleton Fairy blood, and began to comprehend.
Lu Changsheng understood the blood of skeletons and demons.
With more than 10,000 points of terrifying comprehension, Lu Changsheng was completely immersed in the blood of the Skeleton Sky Fairy.
Also immersed in spiritual laws.
He is tirelessly comprehending the spiritual laws.
The progress of Lu Changsheng's spiritual law seeds increased at a terrifying speed.
10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%...
"Shua".
When the drop of Skeleton Fairy blood in front of Lu Changsheng disappeared and turned into ashes, Lu Changsheng opened his eyes.
After understanding the spiritual laws this time, Lu Changsheng had a very intuitive feeling.
He feels that he should improve quickly.
However, Lu Changsheng himself did not know to what extent the spiritual laws had been improved.
So, Lu Changsheng called up the properties panel to check the situation.
Host: Lu Changsheng
Comprehension: 12501 (Dragon and Phoenix among men)
Spiritual Law Seed: 60% (Progress)
Law of Fire: 4% (progress)
Heart Sword Mantra: 1% progress (Golden Heart Sword)
The progress of Lu Changsheng's spiritual law seeds has actually increased to 60%.
The progress is suddenly increased by 60%, which is more efficient than the original method of comprehending the blood of the fire attribute sky fairy.
When I first learned about the blood of the fire attribute Sky Fairy, I improved my progress by 58% in one go.
There is still 2% less progress.
However, whether it is 58% or 60%, there is actually not much difference.
"With one more drop of spiritual heavenly fairy blood, I will be able to fully comprehend the spiritual laws!"
"At that time, I will have two laws and my strength will be even greater!"
Lu Changsheng perked up.
Two rules!
For Daoji warriors, with one more law, their strength is almost completely changed.
What's more, what Lu Changsheng has now comprehended is a very rare and special spiritual law.
Once he understands the spiritual laws, the power of Lu Changsheng's spiritual secrets may be earth-shattering.
Moreover, there are also spiritual magical arts.
It was a huge help to Lu Changsheng in improving his combat power.
"It's just that it's not easy to find the second kind of spiritual heavenly fairy blood."
Lu Changsheng thought for a while, then got up and left the cave.
He went directly to the trading hall.
When Lu Changsheng came to the trading hall, he still saw a lively scene.
Many Taoist warriors were setting up stalls to trade the blood of the heavenly demons in their hands.
Lu Changsheng immediately saw Zhao Yuanshan, who had lent him the blood of the sky demon.
Within ten years, Lu Changsheng had to return a drop of the sky demon's blood.
This "one drop of sky fairy blood" refers to returning one more drop.
It's actually two drops.
If it exceeds ten years, you need to return two more drops, which is actually three drops of fairy blood.
Lu Changsheng now only has one drop of sky fairy blood.
Nor did he have enough to return.
Even if there was, Lu Changsheng would not return it now.
After all, there are still ten years left, so he is in no hurry to return it.
Now Lu Changsheng still puts strength first.
Obtain more blood from the heavenly demons, understand the rules, and improve your strength.
Once the strength is improved, it will be easier to obtain the blood of the sky demon in the future.
For example, now, Lu Changsheng needs the second type of spirit-like heavenly fairy blood.
Lu Changsheng looked around in the trading hall.
As a result, he couldn't find any drop of spirit-like celestial fairy blood.
"Spiritual laws are extremely rare to begin with, and the same goes for the blood of spiritual heavenly demons. They are very rare and can only be encountered but not sought."
"There seems to be no warrior in the trading hall who has the blood of spiritual heavenly demons..."
Lu Changsheng was a little disappointed.
If such a drop of precious skeleton sky fairy blood is exchanged for some other ordinary sky fairy blood, then there will definitely be no problem.
But Lu Changsheng must be at a disadvantage.
After all, this kind of rare fairy blood is usually traded with the same properties.
Lu Changsheng thought for a while and finally came to Zhao Yuanshan.
Zhao Yuanshan has always been in the trading hall.
Know the situation of the entire trading hall very well.
Zhao Yuanshan must know everything about the "information" about the blood of the sky demon.
So, Lu Changsheng asked him: "Brother Zhao, do you know who in the trading hall has the blood of spiritual heavenly fairies? And also wants to trade the blood of other spiritual heavenly fairies?"
"Um?"
"Lu Changsheng, have you obtained a drop of spirit-like heavenly demon blood?"
"Is the rumor true that you gained three drops of Skeleton Sky Fairy blood in one battle at Skull Mountain?"
Zhao Yuanshan's eyes also lit up after seeing Lu Changsheng.
He was well informed.
Only one day had passed, and the news about Skull Mountain actually reached Zhao Yuanshan's ears.
"It's just a fluke."
"Brother Zhao, do you know the information about the blood of spiritual heavenly demons?"
"If you have it, I can trade with you."
Lu Changsheng continued to ask.
"hiss".
Zhao Yuanshan took a breath.
Didn't Lu Changsheng's words admit that everything about Skull Mountain was true?
Good guy!
Zhao Yuanshan looked Lu Changsheng up and down.
Misreading.
What a mistake.
Zhao Yuanshan was actually bold enough, but he did not expect that Lu Changsheng could master a law in such a short period of time and be extremely powerful in combat.
He defeated the seven Taoist masters who had mastered a law and gained three drops of Skeleton Sky Fairy blood!
"Lu Changsheng, in fact, the blood of spiritual heavenly demons is extremely precious. It can be encountered but cannot be sought. In the ancient domain Tianzong station, there are almost no Taoist warriors who have a drop of spiritual heavenly fairy blood."
"However, if you really want to trade, I have a way."
Zhao Yuanshan suddenly became mysterious, looked at Lu Changsheng, and said meaningfully.
"any solution?"
Lu Changsheng narrowed his eyes slightly and stared at Zhao Yuanshan closely.
