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

Chapter 18 Confession

A tattered black dress shone brightly in the sunlight, as dazzling and captivating as a black diamond.

However, the one who delivered this blow was none other than Ning Hanruo.

Ning Hanruo swung her third-grade top-quality longsword, and her figure was revealed as the attack dissipated.

"Don't forget, you have more than one opponent."

Li Chang'an didn't expect Ning Hanruo to make a move, but this also made him breathe a sigh of relief.

With the power of the "Universal True Body", Desert Sword swung out, and the giant hand in the sky was instantly shattered by Li Chang'an.

Seeing Lei Wu blocked in mid-air by Ning Hanruo, Li Chang'an swung his sword again, heading straight for the kill.

Knowing that his death was inevitable, Lei Wu immediately made up his mind and quietly waited for Li Chang'an's attack, while the golden core in his body began to burn.

Seeing this, Li Chang'an had already anticipated it.

He used the characteristics of the "Universal True Body" to merge into the Godfall Continent again, but the second merging in such a short time was quite too much for Li Chang'an's body.

However, unable to find Li Chang'an, Lei Wu turned back to Ning Hanruo, who had attacked him earlier, and could only sigh.

"What a cunning sect leader..."

He then looked at Ning Hanruo, who was blocking his way, with a sorrowful gaze.

"Why bother? You're nothing more than a pawn discarded by Li Chang'an!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lei Wu swiftly attacked Ning Hanruo, preparing to quickly finish her off.

Ning Hanruo was skeptical of Lei Wu's words, but how could she sit idly by and wait for her doom?

Ning Hanruo's lips trembled slightly. Even now, she still held hope for Li Chang'an, and she still believed that Li Chang'an had his reasons.

"This elder may die, but the legacy of the Cangyun Sect must not be broken!"

Ning Hanruo, holding a long sword, stood there like an ice queen, while Lei Wu, whose golden core ignited on its own, was like a raging fire capable of annihilating everything.

Just as Ning Hanruo was about to unleash her sword to finish the job, Li Chang'an appeared in mid-air and embraced her once again.

"You damned barbarian, you're the one who's a expendable pawn! How dare you slander an elder of my Cangyun Sect?"

After leaving those words, Li Chang'an's lips pressed against Ning Hanruo's red lips.

He attempted to embed his new cells into Ning Hanruo's body, tightly embracing her as they merged into the space of the Godfall Continent.

Seeing Li Chang'an disappear, Lei Wu stared ahead, roared, and knowing that time was running out, he suddenly headed towards the direction of Qinglan Sect.

"Su Moxue, since they've disappeared, I'll just have to take you down with me."

In truth, he couldn't care less about anything else. Right now, all he wanted to do was help Liu Yishui deal with Su Moxue.

After all, it was unknown when the vanished Li Chang'an and Ning Hanruo would reappear, and Lei Wu couldn't afford to waste time.

Unfortunately, as he kept traveling, his time eventually ran out.

On his deathbed, his heart was filled with resentment and worry.

Watching the clouds streak across the sky, Lei Wu roared with all his might, shattering them.

He desperately hoped that his voice could be heard by Liu Yishui in the distance.

"Liu Yishui, you need to be careful..."

But before Lei Wu could finish speaking, his body exploded on the spot.

After the explosion, the area was almost completely reduced to ashes, and there was no sign of life within a radius of several miles.

However, at the very spot where the battle had just ended, Li Chang'an was panting heavily, sitting cross-legged, quietly recovering his depleted spiritual energy.

"After using the new cells of the 'Universal True Body' three times in a row, my spiritual power is now almost completely depleted."

"I wonder how Su Muxue is doing. It would be best if they fought to a standstill!"

Looking at Li Chang'an's exhausted appearance, Ning Hanruo recalled the situation just now and felt indescribable emotions. Her face flushed slightly, and she sat cross-legged to heal Li Chang'an's injuries.

In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Li Chang'an had basically recovered. He stood up and waved his arms, but the new cells generated by using the "Universal True Body" multiple times had also made his body weak, and he couldn't help but cough twice.

Seeing this, Ning Hanruo asked.

"Sect Leader Li, are you feeling unwell?"

"Elder Ning is overthinking it. This time, it was thanks to Elder Ning that Lei Wu was delayed, which gave me an opportunity."

Ning Hanruo was also a little confused after hearing Li Chang'an's words. After all, it was her own decision to get on this pirate ship, so it was her responsibility to hold back Lei Wu.

But then she recalled the moment Li Chang'an kissed her, her fair cheeks flushed, and her voice stammered.

"Yes...it is I who should thank Sect Leader Li!"

"What? Elder Ning, you don't mind that I, the sect master, lied to you?"

Hearing Li Chang'an suddenly change the subject, Ning Hanruo frowned immediately. She had been suspicious of Li Chang'an's goals since her battle with Lei Wu.

These words naturally reminded Ning Hanruo of Su Moxue, which was exactly what Li Chang'an wanted to see.

Looking at Ning Hanruo's pale yet rosy face as she pondered, Li Chang'an's eyes curved slightly.

"Elder Ning seems to have something on his mind!"

Ning Hanruo debuted with a burst of cold energy emanating from her body.

"Sect Leader Li, can you tell me your true purpose now?"

"Of course!"

Immediately, Li Chang'an glanced in the direction of Qinglan Sect, and instead of answering Ning Hanruo, he asked her a question in return.

"Elder Ning, what do you think my true purpose is?"

Ning Hanruo pursed her lips and said unhappily when she heard Li Chang'an keeping her in suspense.

"How could this elder possibly guess the depths of Sect Leader Li's thoughts, which are as deep as the ocean?"

Li Chang'an smiled.

"If Elder Ning hadn't guessed it, how could he have gone against his own ideals and beliefs from beginning to end?"

"I know Elder Ning trusts me, but if my goal is to lead the Cangyun Sect to its current position, would Elder Ning still be on the same boat as me?"

Upon hearing this, Ning Hanruo breathed a sigh of relief.

"I really can't argue with you. Is Sect Leader Li planning to take this opportunity to kill Su Muxue?"

Li Chang'an's smile deepened even further.

"Elder Ning guessed half right."

"I intend to kill Su Moxue, but I also want to bring the Qinglan Sect under my control."

Li Chang'an's voice was strong and authoritative, leaving no room for doubt. As he spoke, a long gust of wind ruffled Ning Hanruo's hair.

You could vaguely see the shock on Ning Hanruo's face at Li Chang'an's decision.

"Although Li Chang'an spoke softly in front of Su Muxue, I didn't expect him to actually have such backbone."

Seeing Ning Hanruo's shocked expression, Li Chang'an appeared rather calm and collected.

"Elder Ning, we still need your help with this matter."

After recovering from her shock, Ning Hanruo did not give a direct answer to Li Chang'an's request for help, but instead asked the question that had been bothering her.

"Did Sect Leader Li anticipate needing my help from the very beginning?"

After asking, she was secretly astonished. Who didn't know that Li Chang'an needed help? If he didn't need it, he wouldn't have sent her to deal with Lei Wu.

"Actually, I don't want Elder Ning to take risks with me, but I have no choice but to do so."

Li Chang'an acted as if he were expressing genuine emotions, but it's hard to say how sincere his words were, given his acting skills are comparable to those of a movie star.

"I have always wanted to avenge my master. I had a plan at first, but now it seems I have to take it one step at a time."

Keep your eyes on the road ahead and walk carefully under your feet. Even if the road is muddy, as long as you can reach your destination, it doesn't matter if your shoes get a little dirty.

Li Chang'an thought this way and he acted this way.

After hearing Li Chang'an's words, Ning Hanruo's expression also became resolute, and she asked.

"Sect Leader Li, what do you need me to do next?"