"Can you tell me what exactly you are thinking?"
Luo Ya finally couldn't help but ask.
Li Chonglou looked at his confused eyes and smiled lightly, "Because for me, staying in the underground world without being able to get out is no different from death."
When he spoke the word 'death,' Li Chonglou's expression was very calm; Luo Ya couldn't even see a trace of fluctuation.
However, he did find a slight clue.
"Are there things you absolutely must do up there?"
Li Chonglou nodded.
"Then you can tell us. Although we can't get out, we still have influence."
Tell you? Tell you that I am a reborn person? Or ask you to investigate the Wu family?
After contact, Li Chonglou had already understood the Wu family's power. Unless his strength reached the level of Peak Power, for others, the Wu family would be far more valuable!
For such matters, others simply couldn't help!
Peak Power could, but the problem was, he currently had no right to see Peak Power.
So Li Chonglou just shook his head and remained silent.
Luo Ya's head suddenly felt huge, and he couldn't help but scratch the back of his head.
He gritted his teeth and sucked in a breath.
What should I do? Before I came, I patted my chest and guaranteed those old guys that it would be fine. We even discussed the items for blackmail.
If I can't take the person back now, how will I explain it to those old guys?
"Kid, is there really no room for negotiation? You don't have to think too much about it, you might not be unable to get out for a lifetime."
Li Chonglou did not respond, just continued to shake his head.
He understood what Luo Ya was saying, and he was also very confident in himself.
If there was a powerful figure backing him, within three to five years, he was confident he could reach their level!
Even if he didn't, at least he wouldn't end up like this because of someone else's words!
However, he simply couldn't wait three to five years.
Compared to finding his father's whereabouts, his master's injury was the truly urgent matter!
Finding his father's whereabouts could wait three to five years, but his master had at most another six months. If he couldn't find Shi Boqiong within these six months, he would regret it for the rest of his life.
There was also a very crucial point.
The less he climbed upwards, the less information he got about Shi Boqiong's existence. On the contrary, when he hadn't yet integrated into the circle of cultivators, he would occasionally hear about his whereabouts from some wealthy merchants.
So Li Chonglou had long suspected that the place where Shi Boqiong existed was likely more connected to ordinary people, rather than within the circle of cultivators.
Originally, he planned to stabilize his position first, start with the Wu family, and then use the Wu family to mobilize the Four Great Gangs to help him search.
This would be killing two birds with one stone and the fastest method.
Two years passed, and then heavy knocking came from the door.
"It's me."
It was Old Tie's voice. After Luo Ya said "Come in," the two finally met again.
Seeing Li Chonglou unharmed, Old Tie first breathed a sigh of relief, but soon sighed again.
Then he walked up to Li Chonglou and patted his shoulder.
"Kid, biding your time is also a good choice, this way you hold the initiative."
"What are you talking about?"
Li Chonglou felt like crying and laughing.
"Hm? Little Luo, didn't you tell him?"
Luo Ya rolled his eyes, "He doesn't take my advice to heart at all. You'll have to figure it out yourself."
After saying that, he crossed his arms and leaned back in his chair, looking indifferent.
Old Tie was stunned for a moment, then looked at Li Chonglou again.
"Kid, you didn't agree to stay at the Jianyuan Institute?"
Li Chonglou shrugged his shoulders and said, "When did I ever say I agreed?"
This time, Li Chonglou spoke first without Old Tie asking, "I still have some things up there that I must personally complete. Tell me first, is there any way to guarantee my safety up there?"
Old Tie's brow immediately furrowed.
"There are ways, but the price you have to pay might be unbearable."
"What price?"
Old Tie said sternly, "For Hei Zi's matter, Old Bai and I can help you stall him, but for the Heavenly Dao Power, we are powerless."
Li Chonglou didn't understand his meaning.
Old Tie added, "Meaning, if there were no Heavenly Dao Power, Hei Zi's problem alone would not be an issue, but when the Heavenly Dao Power is involved, the higher-ups will not agree to let you return outside."
"Hei Zi's problem is not big, but it's not small either. Involving the Heavenly Dao Power will further magnify the problem."
Old Tie sighed.
"In other words, if you want to return outside, you must first get rid of the Heavenly Dao Power on your body."
Li Chonglou's pupils suddenly contracted.
"You mean..."
Old Tie said heavily, "Yes, you have to cripple your own cultivation and promise not to practice the old guys' cultivation techniques anymore. Otherwise, let alone us, even the Elder Council above cannot protect you."
This price was truly heavy!
Li Chonglou fell silent again for a moment.
Old Tie said softly, "Kid, I told you that you cannot afford this price. It's better to stay here honestly. As for matters up there, perhaps I can help you a little."
"You can't help me. Besides, I haven't done what I promised your friend yet."
Old Tie shook his head, "You don't need to worry about that. Although it's inconvenient for me to contact people from other factions, it's not difficult to find some people to inquire."
After that, the room became quiet again.
Old Tie knew that such matters could not be decided immediately, so he did not urge.
Luo Ya, seeing Li Chonglou considering again, couldn't help but feel a glimmer of hope.
After a few more minutes, Li Chonglou finally made his final decision.
"Old Tie, I'll go up with you."
Old Tie's brows immediately furrowed tightly, while Luo Ya looked greatly disappointed.
This guy really can't be thought of with common sense logic; it's impossible to figure him out!
Old Tie said sternly, "Kid, you need to think clearly. The premise for us to protect your life is that from now on, you can no longer be involved in the matters of the cultivator circles, nor can you return to your previous identity. You may even have to change your identity!"
Li Chonglou had also considered this point.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have hesitated for so long just now.
Changing his identity was inevitable, after all, he might be able to save his life by crippling his cultivation, but that was only relative to Peak Power.
You must know that he had offended more people than he could count in Shangjing!
If some people who still held grudges found him, they would surely kill him!
If nothing else, Liu Tixing, who had indirectly given up his spot this time, would definitely be one of them!