Investment Returns: Starting with funding the enemy, that's my master's wife.

Chapter 25: New System Features Enabled

Seeing Li Chang'an's wicked expression, Liu Xinyue regretted her decision. If she had known Li Chang'an had this side to him, she shouldn't have come out.

Two Golden Core cultivators from the Qinglan Sect standing beside Liu Xinyue quickly stepped forward to stop them upon seeing this.

Li Chang'an's eyes narrowed, and in his other hand, a desert appeared. He swung his sword twice in succession, defeating the two elders.

While Li Chang'an was attacking the two elders, Liu Xinyue tried her best to break free, but to no avail.

"What...what do you want to do!"

Liu Xinyue's tone was tinged with fear at this moment.

She might be starting to regret why she had put on that attitude earlier.

Just as Liu Xinyue was worried that Li Chang'an was about to make exorbitant demands on her, a helpless little lamb.

But then Li Chang'an released her and tossed her aside.

Liu Xinyue could clearly see that Li Chang'an seemed to have a faint smile of triumph on his face.

"As for the condition, it is that I will not marry Wang Meng."

"I also look forward to the day when you can improve your strength and take revenge on the Cangyun Sect."

After saying that, Li Chang'an chuckled softly.

The two Qinglan Sect elders who had just protected Liu Xinyue frowned upon hearing this, as if they had heard the most unbearable words of their lives.

However, due to Li Chang'an's strength, they dared not act rashly, not wanting to become useless cannon fodder.

Liu Xinyue knew that marrying into the Wang family was not a good thing. With a heart that aspired to travel far and wide and wanted to soar to the highest heavens, how could she willingly become a tool for a political marriage?

Now that the Qinglan Sect has been destroyed, once Liu Xinyue has recovered from the pain of losing her family and sect, it is even more unacceptable for her to marry Wang Meng.

This scene is also the most classic example of giving a stick and then a sweet treat.

Li Chang'an believed that with the system at his disposal, his growth rate would definitely surpass that of Liu Xinyue, who was merely a "leek" (a metaphor for being exploited).

He couldn't help but feel secretly pleased with himself.

"However, that day will never come."

Liu Xinyue, who had just been shaken off by Li Chang'an, stood there blankly for a moment.

Even though the person in front of her was someone with whom she had a life-or-death feud, her hatred lessened slightly after hearing Li Chang'an's voice just now.

Perhaps it was due to her interpretation of Li Chang'an's words and her own imagination.

But she still couldn't believe it.

"First he gave me pills, then he set conditions: I wouldn't marry Wang Meng and he'd let me leave. Has this guy gone mad?"

"Does he think Wang Meng will let him go like this? Does he think this will make me stop hating him? It's utter hypocrisy, letting the enemy have his way!"

But now Liu Xinyue's rationality tells her that if she doesn't agree, it will seem like she's being given a way out and she's not taking it.

Liu Xinyue was naturally sensible; she didn't want to die, at least not with hatred in her heart.

"Okay! I promise you!"

As soon as Liu Xinyue finished speaking, Wuming flew into her hand.

[Name: Liu Xinyue]

[Realm: Peak of Foundation Establishment]

[Talent: Starry Sea Mystic Body (Five-Star) (Unawakened)]

[Fortune: Orange (Woman of Fortune)...]

[Comment: A star in the darkness, a wave in eternity]

"Liu Xinyue has activated the growth attribute of the Ancient Sword Wuming. After leaving the Qinglan Sect, Liu Xinyue will receive the Star Sea Goddess Sword Dao inheritance. Three years later, she will destroy the Cangyun Sect, storm the Wang family, rebuild the Qinglan Sect, and become famous throughout the Eastern Continent..."

"Investing in a woman of great fortune will surely bring you a hundredfold return!"

"The host's investment was successful, and the cause and effect were altered, shortening Liu Xinyue's growth time. After the host triggers the 100x critical hit return, he will receive additional rewards."

"Congratulations, host, you have received the blessing of the Goddess of the Stars and the gift of an eighth-grade top-quality sword dao pill, plus 500 investment points."

"Current investment points: 900"

"Congratulations, host, for receiving an extra reward from the system. The system has unlocked a new function for you: Luck Locking."

"Currently, the luck level is locked at level one. If anyone with orange or higher luck appears within a one-kilometer radius of the host, the system will automatically alert you."

Li Chang'an raised an eyebrow as he looked at the extra reward "Luck Lock" on the system panel.

"nice one!"

However, Li Chang'an doesn't need this good stuff for the time being, as he doesn't have anything else of value to invest in the orange-tier lucky ones.

But when he learned that Liu Xinyue would destroy the Cangyun Sect three years later, his eyes turned cold, and he hesitated whether to kill Liu Xinyue.

At that moment, the system's voice sounded again.

[Name: Li Chang'an]

[Realm Level: Great Completion of the Golden Core Stage]

[Talent: Two and a half stars (Fifth-grade Golden Core)]

[Fortune: Green (Blessed by the Goddess of the Stars) (After the destruction of the Qinglan Sect, under pressure from the surrounding sects, you decide to join forces with the Heyan Sect, Zhenyang Sect, and the third-rate Huanglong Gang to divide up the Qinglan Sect's resources and form an alliance, known as the Four Stars of the Southwest.

Among them, the Zhenyang Sect, which is backed by the Eastern Continent's Blazing Sun Holy Land, is the leader of the alliance to help the Cangyun Sect fight against the Wang family.

More than half a year after the division of the Qinglan Sect, the Lin and Wang families, under the pretext of avenging the Qinglan Sect and colluding with the Huan Sect, launched an attack on the Cangyun Sect. However, the Lieyang Holy Land did not intervene. (You sacrificed yourself to save the Cangyun Sect's life.)

"Evaluation: His moment of glory only delayed his death by less than a year."

"I died again? Damn it, this damn system, are you trying to kill me?!"

Li Chang'an was already displeased when he heard that the Cangyun Sect had been destroyed by Liu Xinyue. When he learned that he would not escape death in half a year, his face immediately fell.

Looking at Liu Xinyue, who was wielding the ancient sword Wuming, Li Chang'an waved his hand, and a long wind rose.

Let's go!

Then, he looked at the two elders who had reached the Great Perfection of the Golden Core stage.

"This sect leader does not wish to be enemies with the Wang family. If my Cangyun Sect can form a good relationship with the Wang family, that would be the best outcome."

Seeing Li Chang'an's sudden change in attitude, the two elders who had reached the Great Perfection of the Golden Core stage also knew better.

Even if Li Chang'an's actions would enrage those who sent him to protect Liu Xinyue, they would surely lose their lives if they offended him at this moment.

Under the cover of dark clouds, several century-old pine and cypress trees seemed to want to remain still, but the cold wind always seemed to hit their tough leaves.

The Qinglan Sect enjoyed a brief period of peace. Whether it was the outer disciples who survived Su Muxue's offensive or the thirty-six Golden Core disciples who stood there dumbfounded after seeing Liu Yishui's death, all eyes were on Li Chang'an at this moment.

In their eyes, Li Chang'an, who had given Liu Xinyue a chance and said he wanted to form a good relationship with the Wang family, did not seem to want to wipe out their Qinglan Sect.

The two elders from the Wang family who had reached the Golden Core stage naturally shared the same view.

One of the elderly men with white hair stepped forward and bowed to Li Chang'an.

"Since Sect Leader Li has shown such sincerity, I will naturally put in a good word for him with the elders of the Wang family."

Upon hearing the white-haired old man's words, Li Chang'an merely sneered inwardly. He had no intention of relying on the Wang family for support; however, he would be happy if he could temporarily ease the Wang family's hostility with a few words.

"A family with a Nascent Soul Ancestor overseeing things, yet only assigning two Golden Core cultivators to protect Liu Xinyue, must be some kind of expert behind it."

"Moreover, this matter was most likely instigated by Wang Meng, the third son of the Wang family. Wang Meng's status in the Wang family must be rather low."

"..."

Thinking it over, Li Chang'an gave a forced smile and addressed the two Golden Core cultivators.

"Oh? Then please also inform the Wang family that we are now surrounded by powerful enemies, and our Cangyun Sect also hopes to ally ourselves with a major force!"

Upon hearing Li Chang'an's words, the two Qinglan Sect elders both smiled, while another middle-aged man patted his chest and said...

"We will certainly convey Sect Leader Li's message."

As he spoke, he turned his gaze to Liu Xinyue.

"However, I urge Sect Leader Liu to retract the conditions he just stated to Liu Xinyue. I believe the Wang family will then grant Sect Leader Li's request!"

Li Chang'an shook his head slightly, as if he had no choice in the matter. His lips moved, but he neither refused nor agreed.