Just as Lu Zhaozhao's discomfort grew worse and was about to reach a breaking point, the other party spoke again: "I've seen this competition, and you're quite a character. I know you're descended from a Nüba and you won't surrender easily, but as long as you agree to stand on the same front with us, I promise that glory, wealth, fame, and honor will always be with you."

Lu Zhaozhao lowered his eyes and thought: Is this person here to seek amnesty?

Without waiting for her to reply, the other party continued, "What do you think?"

This was forcing her to agree on the spot. Lu Zhaozhao suppressed her dissatisfaction and replied, "I can't make a decision on such an important matter for the time being. Why not let me think about it?"

There was nothing wrong with the reply, but Commander Cheng Sang in front of him turned cold, and the murderous aura on his body suddenly became heavier, which made people feel uneasy.

Cheng Sangjie saw that the situation was not right, so he reached out and gently pulled her from the blind spot. He stepped forward and asked, "Grandfather, you haven't been to Ming Palace City for a long time. I wonder what brought you here?"

Commander Cheng Sang looked at Cheng Sangjie with a serious look. Cheng Sangjie was not afraid, but still looked respectful.

Commander Cheng Sang turned his gaze back to Lu Zhaozhao and said, "Since we are leaving tomorrow, why don't you stay? I'll wait for your reply."

After saying that, he glanced at Cheng Sangjie and turned to leave.

The moment he stepped out of the door, Lu Zhaozhao clearly felt Cheng Sangji's tense body relax immediately.

"What's your reaction? Isn't he your grandfather?" Lu Zhaozhao asked, but Cheng Sangjie did not answer, but just looked at her with a strange look.

Lu Zhaozhao felt a little uncomfortable being stared at and asked, "What's wrong? Is there something on my face?"

"No." Cheng Sangjie shook his head. "This is my grandfather's study. Let me take you out. You should... have a good rest today."

Lu Zhaozhao felt that he wanted to say something but didn't say it out loud. She didn't want to ask any further questions, so she nodded in response.

Cheng Sangjie brought her to another courtyard far away from the study, and after much hesitation, he handed her a string of beads, which was the same bracelet that she had used to show her skills during the battle against Jiufeng.

Lu Zhaozhao tilted his head in confusion, but Cheng Sangjie remained calm and said calmly, "I know you're proud and unwilling to be inferior to others, but my grandfather is also a man of his word. You must accept it tomorrow, no matter how reluctant you are. This necklace is connected to me, so I can sense if anything happens to you."

Cheng Sangjie's words were beyond her expectations. Lu Zhaozhao seemed to have seen something interesting and said with a smile, "Are you teaching me to be perfunctory to your grandfather?"

Cheng Sangjie's face flashed with an uneasy look, but he refused to admit it: "I just think it's a pity that you died here."

Lu Zhaozhao nodded, took the necklace, waved at him and said, "Thank you anyway."

After saying that, he went into the house. Cheng Sangjie stood outside the house for a long time, closed his eyes, and turned to leave.

The moment Lu Zhaozhao closed the door, the smile on his face immediately disappeared, the veins on his arms became faintly visible, and his whole body became tense and defensive.

She is currently in the territory of the Gu Diao tribe and will set off for the border tomorrow. She will obviously be able to meet the Demon Lord who is related to the Xuanniao soon, and she must not let her down here.

At this point, she could only agree to Commander Cheng Sang's request, but if she really agreed, would the Demon Lord still want to use her?

"Damn it!" Lu Zhaozhao cursed under her breath. She had assumed the Demon Lord was hosting this competition to build up his own power. She'd had plenty of run-ins with the Eight Clans in previous competitions, so she assumed, even if she couldn't completely trust them, they'd still treat them with some respect. But unexpectedly, the Gu Diao acted before she even met the Demon Lord, forcing her into a dilemma.

She entered the territory of Gu Diao today. Even if she claimed later that she did not agree, would the Demon Lord believe it?

Lu Zhaozhao was very annoyed. She sat in front of the window sill and looked at the sky outside. The night passed quickly. She sat quietly all night until the next morning when Cheng Sangjie came and knocked on the door.

"You...didn't you get enough rest last night?" Cheng Sangjie couldn't help but ask as he looked at Lu Zhaozhao with dark circles under his eyes.

Lu Zhaozhao was in a state of confusion at the moment, and she was displeased with everyone. When Cheng Sangjie bumped into her, she stabbed him, "How can you say that Cheng Sang's room is not suitable for rest?"

Cheng Sangji knew he was in the wrong, so he didn't provoke her again. He just said, "Grandfather left this morning and hasn't returned yet. Before he left, he asked me to go to the border with you. Oh, and Cheng Sanghu, even the black-robed man who was looking for you yesterday, will come with us."

Lu Zhaozhao and Cheng Sangji walked side by side to the side of the skeleton carriage. Seeing the man in black robe from yesterday, she narrowed her eyes. It turned out that he was the one who was standing beside her.

Cheng Sanghu bowed to Cheng Sangjie and said, "My Lord has instructed me to ask Miss Guannan today if she has considered the question he asked yesterday."

Lu Zhaozhao rolled his eyes at them and replied, "As you wish, I will stand on the same front with you."

After saying that, he got on the carriage.

Cheng Sangjie, who was affected, smiled helplessly and got into the car.

After Lu Zhaozhao sat down, he began to fall into thought.

There were two teams of guards outside just now, led by Cheng Sanghu. Her perception ability could not detect Cheng Sanghu's cultivation level, so she thought it should be higher than his. In terms of pressure, it seemed similar to her senior brother Ying Che, who should be a master in the out-of-body stage, and the guards he led were all in the Jindan stage or above.

If she had answered yes just now, she would have been killed on the spot.

How arrogant! Lu Zhaozhao thought. In Minggong City, they dared to target the Demon Lord's personal guards so unscrupulously. The Eight Clans really lived up to their reputation.

Cheng Sangjie saw Guannan biting her lip and not saying anything, thinking that she was still angry, so he didn't say anything either.

There was no conversation along the way. The carriage wobbled until it arrived outside the Ming Palace City. At this moment, many people had already arrived here.

"coming!"

Nan Rongrui's voice was heard before he was seen.

As soon as the carriage stopped, the curtain was lifted and Nan Rongrui leaned in.

But the next second, her smiling face suddenly disappeared when she saw Lu Zhaozhao.

"Why are you here!" she asked unhappily.

Lu Zhaozhao didn't intend to argue with her at this time, and directly poured the water on Cheng Sangjie's head: "Ask your brother."

Upon hearing this, Nan Rongrui turned his head towards Cheng Sangjie and spoke in a softer tone, but still with dissatisfaction: "Second brother, why is she here?"

Cheng Sang was speechless. Seeing that the atmosphere was not good, he just advised: "Let us get off the car first, A Rui."

Nan Rongrui wanted to say something, but was stopped by Cheng Sangjie in time. He straightened his face and said, "Be obedient." Nan Rongrui had to leave in disappointment.

After getting off the carriage, she didn't know what Cheng Sangjie and Nan Rongrui said. Although she looked unwilling, she nodded. Then, she glared at Lu Zhaozhao fiercely and left angrily.

Lu Zhaozhao ignored her and walked to her seat, where there was a magical beast with a strange posture, which attracted all her attention.

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