Lu Li was determined, which disappointed Grand Master a bit. But the latter reconciled with the fact after a while.

Lu Li was only a teenager. How could he be disillusioned with the mortal world like them, a bunch of extremely old guys and be free from worldly life? Besides, had the old guys at the Demon-slaying Hall really let that go?

Grand Master frowned. He lowered his head to drink tea. After a moment, he looked up again and said, "If so, I will not try to force you in joining the Demon-slaying Hall. Of course, you will have to manage your own stuff now and the Demon-slaying Hall cannot help you. I can only give you my word that in 10 years, none of the major forces at the Central Plains will make you trouble. But I will not protect you after that."

Lu Li frowned. Grand Master was quite clear. He had given Lu Li alternatives. Lu Li could either join the Demon-slaying Hall and have his soul rebuilt and the Demon-slaying Hall would help him deal with his matters, or he c