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Chapter 281 Luo Li: This is my 'guaranteed return' investment

After a long period of deliberation, 'Gaia' finally made up its mind.

【Let's make this clear first: I can only provide you with the Stream of Life for your cultivation, provided it doesn't interfere with the planet's recovery】

After receiving Gaia's promise, not only Luo Li felt relieved, but everyone else did too. They took the opportunity to express their resentment through their eyes for not telling them in advance, which made them all worry along with her.

However, after their initial anxiety, everyone's faces lit up with excitement, even though they had not yet experienced the life force's auxiliary effects on cultivation.

But the fact that it was noticed by a fourth-order being like Genova shows that the Stream of Life is a very precious thing for a fourth-order being.

Now, the Central Continent Team only needs to pay for one D-rank side quest and some no longer valuable reward points to receive a training pass from 'Gaia' in the Final Fantasy world. This deal is worthwhile no matter how you look at it.

As for the specific amount of the Stream of Life they received, everyone simply looked at the portion of the Stream of Life that 'Gaia' had taken out this time, and were no longer worried about the amount, because they really couldn't use it all.

After all, this is meant to aid cultivation, to completely transform it into one's own power. This is entirely different from Luo Li's previous practice of using the Source of Life as a one-time consumable to forcibly enhance her power.

The former is to completely refine the flow of life into one's own power, which, in layman's terms, means to improve one's realm or level.

The latter is like an old man possessing someone; once the power is exhausted or the time is up, it immediately reverts to its original form.

After making arrangements with 'Gaia', Luo Li handed a large portion of the Stream of Life to Zheng Zha, instructing him to distribute it equally among everyone. She also added, "I won't ask you any more questions about your cultivation. If you have any problems, go to Chu Xuan or ask 'Gaia'. My only requirement is that you set aside a fixed amount of time each day to cultivate the Void Sword Qi."

Zheng Zha took the Stream of Life and said, "Go ahead and 'revive' Zhu Wen and Liu Li. We know our goal, and no one will slack off."

Upon hearing Zheng Zha say that he wouldn't slack off, Luo Li couldn't help but look strange.

Before being brutally beaten by the Demon Team, Luo Li would have believed these words to some extent if they came from other people, but Zheng Zha... Oh well, his plan has already begun. Regardless of the current situation, Zheng Zha definitely won't 'slack off' after the next team battle.
Before parting ways with the others, Luo Li pointed to the tree canopy and said to Zheng Zha, "Have 'Gaia' help you find a suitable location, and with the help of the remaining power of the sun and the life force naturally emitted by the giant tree, accelerate Luo Li's hatching."

Remember not to use the Stream of Life, otherwise, Lori's dragon bloodline might be purified again, and she might eventually hatch a baby dragon. Although she will definitely remember everything from the past.

But you certainly don't want to spend hundreds of years in solitary cultivation with a young dragon that can't transform into human form.

Zheng Zha shuddered upon hearing this and quickly tossed his share of life force to Zhang Jie to prevent Luo Li from unconsciously absorbing it due to their close proximity.

"Brother Jie, please hold this for me first. I'll go settle Lori down and then come back to get it from you."

After saying that, Zheng Zha told Gaia about his request.

Upon learning of Zheng Zha's request and needs, 'Gaia' enthusiastically found an excellent spot for Luo Li.

To ensure Zheng Zha wouldn't worry about the Luo Li Egg rolling off accidentally, the giant tree thoughtfully controlled its slender branches to grow a hollow, semi-circular egg tray.

This design not only prevents the Loli Egg from rolling and causing accidents, but also ensures that the temperature of the entire egg remains consistent. Zheng Zha looked at the exquisitely crafted, hollowed-out egg tray and carefully placed the Loli Egg inside. He then saw the thin branches that made up the egg tray begin to shrink, adhering tightly to the eggshell and becoming more stable.

Seeing this, Zheng Zha was completely relieved and sincerely said to 'Gaia', "Thank you so much, 'Gaia'."

[It's nothing. These twigs not only protect her from harm, but also allow me to monitor her condition at all times. I will notify you as soon as she is about to complete hatching.]

Zheng Zha was even happier to hear this. He had been worried that because he needed to cultivate, he wouldn't be able to stay by Luo Li's side and would miss the moment she woke up. Now that 'Gaia' was watching over her, he didn't have to worry about missing this important moment.

Zheng Zha silently remembered this kindness and pondered how to repay it.

Then, Zheng Zha returned to the group and took back his share of life from Zhang Jie. He took a deep breath, feeling the immense vitality contained within, and his eyes became incredibly determined.

Next, I must start training hard to become stronger, not only to protect Luo Li, but also for the future of the entire Zhongzhou team.

After Zheng Zha and the others began cultivating, Luo Li also began to outwardly 'revive' Zhu Wen and Liu Li, while secretly advancing her own plan.

Using the excuse that she couldn't be disturbed while 'resurrecting' Zhu Wen and Liu Li, Luo Li went around to the other side of the giant tree alone, and then entered the interior of the verdant giant tree through the entrance that 'Gaia' had prepared in advance.

"Gaia, have Zheng Zha and the others started their cultivation?"

[It's started. So, what are you going to do that you're hiding from your companions?]

"Of course, it's to 'revive' Zhu Wen and Liu Li, what else can I do?"

Before you lied to me about the Stream of Life, I might have believed you. But now, if you don't tell the truth, don't blame me for telling your companions that you're secretly up to something.

Upon hearing Gaia's threat, Luo Li paused in her preparations, sighed helplessly, and thought to herself.
In any case, 'Gaia' is also a planetary consciousness, an old thing that has lived for who knows how long. My little bit of scheming is indeed no match for it.

But considering that Gaia didn't turn against him back then, it means that He did indeed need something from me or the Central Continent Team.
After a moment's hesitation, Luo Li asked 'Gaia', "What do you think of Zheng Zha?"

A rough gem that could be easily discarded as a worthless stone.

Gaia's words were spot on. Although Zheng Zha's previous performance was good, even outstanding, it was not without its flaws.

However, in Gaia's view, although Zheng Zha has amazing potential, he is kind-hearted but relies too much on intuition and emotion, and lacks real tempering and awakening.

In the cruel world of the main gods, this is easily exploited or even destroyed by more composed and cunning opponents. His kindness, when it shouldn't be there, can become a fatal weakness, and his uncontrollable anger can consume him and even his companions.

Therefore, he needs to truly witness and understand the cruelty of the Main God Space, and completely shatter any wishful thinking in his heart, in order to go further in the Main God Space and become the 'safety net' that Luo Li hopes for.

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