Lu Yin turned to look at Master Shan in surprise. "Incredible defense?"

Master Shan said, "It's nothing much. I’m just a bit more durable than others."

Lu Yin stared at Master Shan, but no matter how long he looked, this man did not seem to be someone with impressive defenses. Regardless, it was always good to have another Semi-Progenitor.

Master Shan’s existence was a glimpse into the terrifying strength that the Lu family had once possessed for Lu Yin. A Semi-Progenitor whose defense was considered to be practically invincible had been Lu Xiaoxuan’s personal guardian. How could such an impressive powerhouse have willingly accepted such a role?

If one wanted to be delicate when referring to the thin old man, they would call him a guardian, but he had basically been Lu Xiaoxuan’s personal bodyguard.

"Old Shan, you don't need to bother protecting this kid anymore. Anyone who comes to this place to make trouble for him will end up in a bad situation. He already beat up Xia Shenji," Kui Luo stated.

Master Shan's expression remained solemn. "The person just now was Bai Wangyuan, while Xia Shenji was also present. Young Master, what sort of agreement did you reach with them?"

Lu Yin asked Kui Luo to fill Master Shan in on all that had happened. Lu Yin himself went to find Yao Di. The former emperor of the Celestial Beast Empire was being sent to the rear battlefield to serve as a general of the fourth array base.

Yao Di was shocked. "Me?"

Lu Yin nodded. "Is there a problem?"

Of course there’s a problem! That’s the rear battlefield! Despite...