Looking at the tens of thousands of spiritual stones inside the storage ring, Liu Bai’s lips curved into a smile.
Having a wealthy father really had its perks.
And having a father who was willing to spend money to support his romantic pursuits?
Even better.
Liu Jianglong gave Liu Bai an encouraging glance. Liu Bai responded with an OK gesture, then, regardless of whether the other party understood or not, he took Luo Li and headed out.
After leaving the Liu residence, the two walked along the main street of the Great Zhou’s capital. The man was handsome, the woman stunning—like a couple descended from the heavens—drawing countless gazes.
“Tsk tsk, isn’t that Young Master Liu Bai of the Liu family? Can’t believe he’s walking with the Blood Rakshasa, that Female Demon Lord.”
“I heard Liu Bai used to dislike that demon woman.”
“But didn’t someone say they were Childhood Friends?”
“She may be beautiful, but who dares marry a woman like the Blood Rakshasa? What if she gets angry and chops you up?”
People nearby gossiped, thinking they were speaking softly, assuming Liu Bai and Luo Li couldn’t hear. But both had strong cultivation and sharp senses—they heard every word clearly.
Because of those murmurs, Luo Li instinctively loosened her grip on Liu Bai’s hand, not wanting to implicate him due to her reputation. But just as she let go, Liu Bai took her delicate hand again and smiled, “A’Li, don’t mind what others say. Besides, a crowd of parroting fools isn’t worth your concern.”
Luo Li was moved, but then snapped out of her daze, “Brother Liu Bai, what did you just call me?”
“A’Li.”
“A’Li… It’s been so long since you called me that.”
Luo Li was lost in thought. Back when they were young, she used to follow behind Liu Bai all the time, and he always called her A’Li. But as they grew older, especially after she went to war, he grew distant and abandoned that name. Hearing it again stirred her heart.
“If you like it, I’ll call you that every day from now on,” Liu Bai said with a smile, holding her hand as they strolled.
Looking at their interlocked fingers, Luo Li’s heart filled with sweetness, and a radiant smile unconsciously appeared on her face.
Nearby pedestrians were momentarily dazed.
“My goodness, that Female Demon Lord actually looks stunning when she smiles.”
“Honestly, the two of them standing together really do look like a perfect match.”
On the street, Liu Bai looked at Luo Li and asked, “A’Li, is there anything you want to buy?”
Luo Li shook her head, “There’s nothing I really want.”
She didn’t care much for the cosmetics or jewelry most women adored. On the battlefield, those things were just burdens. What she preferred was wielding weapons and learning powerful techniques. She was actually thinking about visiting a weapon shop, but remembered how Liu Bai used to always reject such suggestions. So she held back, thinking he probably didn’t like such places.
“I see…” Liu Bai pondered briefly before saying, “I heard the Divine Armament Pavilion has released some new weapons lately. How about we go take a look?”
Luo Li’s eyes lit up and she nodded eagerly, “Yes, yes!”
But then she hesitated, “Brother Liu Bai, didn’t you use to dislike going to those places with me?”
“That was before. From now on, wherever you want to go, I’ll go with you,” Liu Bai said with a smile.
In the past, it was the original Liu Bai who disliked her, which was why he never accompanied her. It wasn’t that he disliked weapons. But now it was different. He didn’t want Luo Li to change for his sake. Whatever she liked, whatever she wanted to do—if it made her happy, that was enough. Who said women couldn’t wield blades or spears? That kind of thinking belonged to narrow-minded people.
“Thank you, Brother Liu Bai. Actually, I really do want to see the Divine Armament Pavilion,” Luo Li said joyfully.
The Divine Armament Pavilion was one of the most prestigious weapon workshops in the Great Zhou. The weapons it sold were widely praised throughout the Empire. Many powerful Warriors came there to choose or custom-make their weapons. It was said that as long as you had enough spiritual stones, the Divine Armament Pavilion could forge any top-tier Battle Weapon.
Like spiritual pills, physiques, and combat techniques, weapons were ranked: basic, intermediate, high-grade, top-tier, supreme, saint, and emperor.
A top-tier Battle Weapon was already an extremely rare treasure within the Great Zhou. As for supreme Battle Weapons… only the royal palace had them!
And as for Saint Weapons and Emperor Weapons—those were rare even across the entire Nine Dragons Continent.
The Divine Armament Pavilion, despite its name, didn’t actually have divine weapons. If it did, it would’ve long become the number one power in the Great Zhou.
It was located in the heart of the capital, inside a tall and magnificently decorated building. The main hall inside was filled with all kinds of weapon displays—swords, spears, sabers, halberds, axes, clubs, staves… anything one could imagine.
When Luo Li arrived, her eyes sparkled, overwhelmed by the dazzling selection. “No wonder this is the Great Zhou’s top weapon workshop—its reputation is well deserved.”
She walked over to a spear, grabbed it, and gave it a few swings.
“Do you like it?” Liu Bai asked. He remembered Luo Li was a spear user. The Luo family even had a signature technique called the Blazing Prairie Spear Art.
“It’s okay, but still a bit too light.” Luo Li returned the spear to its stand.
Liu Bai turned to the shopkeeper and said, “Bring out your best spears.”
The shopkeeper naturally recognized these two weren’t ordinary. One was the Liu family’s young master, the other the daughter of the Great General Luo—a Female General. Both were people he couldn’t afford to offend. He immediately ordered staff to bring out the best spears in the Divine Armament Pavilion.
Soon, over a dozen spears were laid before Luo Li.
“Miss Luo, this one’s called Red Shadow. Forged entirely from crimson iron, it weighs 85 kilograms and is extremely durable!”
“This one’s called Silver Dragon. Its spearhead is forged from deep-sea cold iron. Touch it—you can still feel the chill.”
“And this one is truly remarkable—Black Tiger Spear! It’s been tempered using the blood of the high-grade battle beast Black-Hearted Tiger. It radiates intense killing intent!”
The shopkeeper kept introducing each one. Luo Li tried them out one by one but was unsatisfied with them all.
Suddenly, she noticed something in the corner—a black spear tucked away. Curious, she walked over.
The shopkeeper’s face changed slightly. “Miss Luo, please be careful. That spear is called the Heavenly Fiend Spear. It’s an extremely murderous weapon! If you don’t have enough strength and mental fortitude, the killing aura within it can overwhelm you. Best case, you faint. Worst case, you lose your mind and go berserk!”
His warning only made Luo Li more intrigued. “I’ve faced the fiercest soldiers and the most savage beasts on the battlefield. What’s a weapon going to do to me—eat me?”
She stepped forward and gripped the Heavenly Fiend Spear.
In an instant, the spear trembled violently as a surge of black killing aura erupted. The surrounding air grew noticeably colder. But Luo Li’s eyes lit up, “Good spear! Now submit to me!”
At that moment, the cold killing aura forged from countless battles burst from her body, clashing with the spear’s aura!
Soon, the trembling spear gradually calmed down. It had been subdued—by Luo Li.
The shopkeeper was stunned. “In all these years, no one has been able to control this spear! Everyone who tried was consumed by its aura. Miss Luo, you’re truly a heroine among women!”
Liu Bai smiled faintly. “How much for this spear?”
“It’s a high-grade Battle Weapon. The price is 70,000 spiritual stones!”
Luo Li was shocked. “That expensive?”
She didn’t even have 20,000 spiritual stones on her.
“Heh, A’Li, as long as you like it. I’ll gift you the spear,” Liu Bai said with a smile.
“That won’t do! Brother Liu Bai, you already gave me spiritual pills. I can’t take this too.” Luo Li shook her head quickly.
“A’Li, the war trophies you gave me yesterday were worth far more than this. Compared to that, what’s a mere spear? A few tens of thousands of spiritual stones is nothing to the Liu family,” Liu Bai said boldly.
He purchased the spear outright and handed it to Luo Li.
[Ding! Host has gifted the high-grade Battle Weapon – Heavenly Fiend Spear. Random Multiplied Return activated. Host has received Emperor Weapon – Executing Immortal Sword!]