After being demoted, my 300,000-strong army trampled the imperial city!

The Azure Lotus Sword Song is Li Bai's signature move; to learn it, one must comprehend the essence of the Sword God.

Sword Intent, Sword Momentum, and Sword God are three realms that even Grandmasters rarely comprehend. Yet Long Luo, who is only half a Grandmaster, comprehended the Sword God. It is no exaggeration to call her a prodigy who is only seen once in a hundred years.

"Azure Lotus Sword Song—"

With a sharp cry, Long Luo unleashed a true Azure Lotus Sword Qi. Although its size was nowhere near that of Li Taibai's, it was already formed, indicating that she had mastered it.

"Very good, very good. My knowledge has finally found a successor."

Li Bai was very excited. He was not from this world, but he was naturally very happy to see that the tradition had a successor.

But Chen Futu couldn't laugh at all; compared to Long Luo's comprehension, he was utterly hopeless.

Ake whispered, “Your Majesty need not worry. You are of inestimable strength. Even without cultivation, we are still your weapons.”

"Ake, you understand me best."

Chen Futu looked at Ake's heroic and spirited face, feeling deeply moved. However, the next second, Ake said, "Could you help me find a successor as well?"

"I never expected someone with thick eyebrows and big eyes like you to try and fool me."

Chen Futu gritted his teeth and glared.

Ake shook her head and said, "My time is running out. I hope to see the inheritance of the Way before I disappear."

When she brought this up, Chen Futu felt a deep sense of reluctance.

Although Ake was only temporarily summoned by the system, I've been enjoying being carried around by her these past few days, lying on her back and squeezing her firm breasts. I wish I could keep her here.

[Host, upgrade the system as soon as possible. Once the system reaches level three, the monthly special offer shop will be unlocked, and the host may have the permanent right to use Ake, and even change her outfits.]

"System, can you stop appearing and disappearing like a ghost all the time? Are you desperate to level up? You're actually trying to lure me with clothes, shameless!"

[Host, just tell me if you want it or not.]

"Yes, I want them all! Do you have any bunny girl costumes? Ake would definitely be a valuable subject of study if she wore one."

There's nothing the system can't do.

Chen Futu cursed in annoyance, but the system's suggestion was good; the upgrade must be completed before Ake disappears!

As for Ake's successor, Chen Futu could only think of the assassins from the Red Moon Pavilion, or perhaps that idiot Guan Xing was the most suitable successor.

Next, Li Taibai took Long Luo away. He wanted to personally guide Long Luo in her cultivation. Before leaving, Long Luo cast a grateful look at Chen Futu, which made Chen Futu furious.

Meanwhile, Qingyi was instructing the disciples to pack their belongings and prepare to move out, but it would take several more days to finish. In addition, Qingyi tried out the Golden Book, or rather, Jin Qiao'er, as requested by Chen Futu. This was the new name Chen Futu had given her.

Her talent for planning was indeed remarkable. At night, she reported to Chen Futu that there were approximately 18 million taels of silver in the private treasury of Zhongnan Mountain.

"Eighteen million, are you sure?"

Chen Futu was overjoyed, and Jin Qiao'er replied with her head down, "It's absolutely true. There are more than five million taels of silver in cash, and the remaining antiques and paintings add up to thirteen million taels, all in the basement, in many large boxes of gold and silver jewelry."

"What's mine, it's all mine!"

Chen Futu was envious. Martial arts sects were never short of money. As a powerful overlord, Qingyi was undoubtedly a rich woman, and a top-tier one at that. She had to thank her father for leaving her such a gold mine, and the gate of Zhongnan Mountain was probably worth a lot of money too…

Ahem, I'll have to talk to Qingyi about it later. I think she'll agree to lend me some money.

Soon it was the last day of Ake's existence, and DouDou still hadn't returned.

Chen Futu and the others were getting a little anxious, while Ake quietly stayed by his side without saying a word.

As the time was running out, Ake suddenly asked, "Will the King remember me?"

"With you always protecting me, I have never felt so safe before, so how could I forget you?"

"Very well, this will at least serve as a record of my presence."

As she spoke, Ake walked to the window, looking at the magnificent scenery. She reached out to feel the world around her and muttered, "This place is much more peaceful than my world. I really don't want to go back."

"your world?"

"In a war-torn world, there is no justice or rules, and killing is the law of survival. Actually, I wasn't considered a very powerful person there."

"Can you tell me about it?" Chen Futu came to her side and grabbed her cold little hand.

She whispered, "There's nothing to say, only blood and tears. I see the dawn of the world in the King, and the King will surely be a benevolent ruler."

Ding!

[Ake's employment period is about to end. Are you satisfied with this service, host?]

"Not satisfied!"

[Given the host's dissatisfaction, the system has removed Ake from the list of employees. The system has automatically rated her as a defective product, unqualified.]

[Next time, the system will try its best to summon a more considerate and powerful being to serve the host. Please look forward to it.]

"Please, have some decency! Is that what I meant?!"

Chen Futu cursed the system through gritted teeth, but Ake received the system's evaluation. She stared blankly at Chen Futu's handsome face, and finally smiled bitterly, "So the king has always been dissatisfied with me. Then I'll disappear."

After saying that, she withdrew her small hand, leaped off the cliff behind the window, and disappeared into the wind.

"Ake!"

Chen Futu's expression changed drastically, and he shouted.

The next second, DouDou's voice came from outside, "Young Master, I've brought everything back."

"System, wait a minute, you'll be leveling up soon. Keep Ake here, or I'll never level you up again!"

Ding!

[Received, recycling suspended]

Ah Ke, who had completely vanished on the cliff, was left with only a crescent blade frozen in time.

Chen Futu rushed out the door and saw a large cart full of boxes. When he opened them, he found they were all martial arts manuals.

"DouDou, how did you do that?"

This guy probably looted someone else's sect; he wouldn't have had time to spare.

DouDou grinned and said, "What's so difficult about that? I sneaked into their place at night, squatted on the roof beam, and ransacked them all with my Star-Picking Hand technique. That's all it took."

"Well done! Go and rest now, you'll be richly rewarded later!"

"Here!"

DouDou was overjoyed and ran off as soon as she finished speaking, disappearing without a trace.

"System, reclaim!"

[Scan complete. Total experience gained: 1190 points. Time remaining until next level-up: 1200 points]

This system upgrade will not take any time.

【Upgrade completed】

[The host will be rewarded with one permanent summoning card, the martial arts skill "Swift Meteor", and ten Nirvana Pills.]

[Permanent Summoning Card: Can be used on time-limited mercenaries to keep them permanently by your side]

"System, thank you. You've finally become a human being."

Chen Futu looked at the glittering gold card in his hand and almost burst into tears.