In King of Glory, the "Plunder" keyword has been completely exploited by Ah Li.

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Nakoruru's expression was surprisingly calm, without the slightest hint of embarrassment or anger. Her gaze was indifferent, as if she had long anticipated this outcome.

After hesitating for a moment, Nakoruru did not choose to leave the stage immediately. Instead, she parted her lips slightly and slowly asked the question that had been bothering her.

"Li Bai, do you know where Miyamoto Musashi has gone?"

She came to Chang'an on someone's behalf. After arriving in Chang'an, she overheard about the duel between Li Bai and Miyamoto Musashi, which is why she signed up for this competition, hoping to find out more about Miyamoto Musashi from Li Bai.

"Miyamoto Musashi?"

"You know him?"

Upon hearing Nakoruru suddenly mention Miyamoto Musashi, Li Bai paused for a moment, his expression becoming somewhat hesitant.

Although he knew that the woman in front of him came from Japan, the world is vast, and he couldn't possibly encounter every Japanese person he met who was an acquaintance of Miyamoto Musashi, could he?

“I don’t know him, but someone asked me to pass on a message to him…”

Nakoruru gently shook her head, answered Li Bai's question truthfully, and casually offered a few explanations.

As the nature priestess of Fusang, Nakoruru holds a very high position in Fusang, and even the Fusang monarch cannot control her.

Previously, Nakoruru had been diligently training in her dojo. By chance, she sensed something and heard nature crying. She then went to Kyoto and met Atsu in that village.

When she arrived, Atong was already seriously injured and on the verge of death. Atong recognized Nakoruru and knew that she was a highly respected nature priestess in Japan. On her deathbed, Atong hoped that Nakoruru could deliver a message to Miyamoto Musashi.

Entrusted by someone, Nakoruru embarked on a long journey to Chang'an with Mai Shiranui.

Mai Shiranui was someone she met when she left Kyoto. Mai Shiranui was the young lady of the prestigious "Shiranui" family in Kyoto.

I heard that she ran away from home because she was unhappy that her family wanted to marry her off to that tyrant.

Seeing Mai Shiranui's pitiful state, Nakoruru took pity on her and brought her to Chang'an with her.

He went out to clear his head, partly to find Miyamoto Musashi, tell him the situation, and fulfill the girl's request.

………………

"Miyamoto Musashi left half a month ago..."

After listening to Nakoruru's story, Li Bai remained silent for a long time before giving this answer.

After their duel that day, he and Miyamoto Musashi reconciled over a drink and became close friends.

After recovering from his injuries, Miyamoto Musashi couldn't wait to embark on his journey back.

Li Bai naturally knew about Miyamoto Musashi's situation, and knew that Miyamoto Musashi had a childhood sweetheart still waiting for him to return to Japan.

Before leaving, he congratulated the other party, but now that he heard the news of Atong's passing, Li Bai felt somewhat melancholy.

"leave?"

"Where did he go?"

Nakoruru frowned slightly and continued to press for an answer.

After being entrusted by Atong, she rushed to Chang'an without stopping, but she was still a step too late, which gave her a headache.

"We've returned to Japan..."

"Judging by the time, he should be home almost now..."

Li Bai spoke with a strange expression.

The distance between Fusang (Japan) and the Tang Dynasty in Henan is about a million miles. If they travel day and night, ten days would be more than enough time for Miyamoto Musashi to return to Fusang. If they travel by sea, the time would be even shorter.

"gone back?"

"Thank you for letting me know, I understand..."

Nakoruru let out a long breath and rubbed her temples in frustration.

Clearly, things have developed to a point that has far exceeded her expectations.

If she had known it would turn out this way, she would have been better off staying in Kyoto and waiting for Miyamoto Musashi to return.

After thanking Li Bai and leaving the training ground, Nakoruru quickly found Mai Shiranui in the audience and expressed her desire to leave.

"what?"

"Priestess, are we going to return to Fusang now?"

Mai Shiranui looked extremely unwilling, her face was full of sorrow, and her expression was conflicted.

After leaving her family, she went through countless hardships to reach Chang'an, temporarily escaping her fate, and she had no intention of going back like this.

Mai Shiranui knew in her heart that if she returned to Fusang, she would definitely be controlled by her clan and forcibly sent to that tyrannical emperor.

She wanted to take control of her own life and naturally didn't want to be manipulated by her family, much less marry that incompetent and tyrannical ruler.

Mai Shiranui prefers upright and honest men, not useless emperors.

A debauched and decadent society, controlled by the major families of Kyoto, a good-for-nothing who could die at any moment from being on a woman's belly.

"That's right..."

"Li Bai told me that Miyamoto Musashi had already left Chang'an and returned to Japan..."

"I must set off immediately to find Miyamoto Musashi and tell him Otsu's dying words..."

Nakoruru nodded solemnly with a serious expression.

If it weren't for Atsu's entrustment, Nakoruru certainly wouldn't have cared so much about Miyamoto Musashi, but since she had promised Atsu, she wouldn't go back on her word.

"If you don't want to leave, then stay in Chang'an..."

Nakoruru glanced at Mai Shiranui, knowing what she was thinking, and spoke up before Mai could say anything.

After returning to Fusang, she would have to marry that tyrannical monarch, which Mai Shiranui was definitely unwilling to do.

But the Shiranui clan will eventually track them down to Chang'an.

If she doesn't want to be captured easily, Mai Shiranui will need to find a powerful backer to rely on.

In this respect, she couldn't help the other party in any way.

Although she is indeed a nature priestess from Fusang and has some influence there, she is nothing in Chang'an and no one gives her any special treatment.

Besides, this was her first time in Chang'an, and she didn't know anyone there.

"But without your protection, priestess, my family will take me back sooner or later..."

Mai Shiranui looked dejected, her heart filled with sorrow, she wanted to cry but couldn't, feeling that her life was shrouded in darkness...

Clearly, she and Nakoruru had the same idea and knew what kind of situation they would face if they stayed alone in Chang'an.

Although she did possess the cultivation level of the late Foundation Establishment stage, she was ultimately just an eighteen-year-old girl, and naturally she would feel bewildered and helpless when facing this situation for the first time.

A late Foundation Establishment cultivation level might seem extraordinary to ordinary cultivators, but her family is a prestigious clan in Kyoto with a history spanning thousands of years, and it has no shortage of experts at the Nascent Soul stage.

If she could stay by Nakoruru's side, her family would definitely be more cautious and wouldn't dare to act recklessly, considering her status as a Japanese natural priestess.

But if Nakoruru leaves, she will be left without any support and will be easily manipulated.

In Japan, women's status is not high. Even though she is the eldest daughter of the Shiranui family, she is not favored by any of her cousins ​​in the family. She is only slightly better off than ordinary women.

What kind of treatment would a young lady who runs away from an arranged marriage receive?

Mai Shiranui had already anticipated this...

Is it really impossible for me to escape my fate?

Mai Shiranui was filled with uncertainty about her future. She had no idea about her family's detailed plans, nor did she know that if she followed her family's arrangements and went to a marriage alliance, she would not lose her virginity, because that incompetent emperor would die suddenly on their wedding night.

"So you need to find yourself a powerful backer!"

At this point, Nakoruru seemed hesitant to continue, unsure of how to proceed.

Mai Shiranui had no background or connections in Chang'an. If she wanted to gain the protection of a powerful figure, she would first need to pay the corresponding price.

Now she's just a down-on-her-luck young lady, and all she seems to have to offer is her incredibly alluring and sensual body that can make a man's blood boil at a glance.

"How about I ask Li Bai about it?"

"He still has some connections in Chang'an; he should know who meets your requirements..."

Seeing Mai Shiranui's utterly dejected expression, Nakoruru felt a pang of pity and tentatively asked a question.

Although she wasn't particularly close to Li Bai, as the saying goes, "no fight, no friendship," and given the current situation, Li Bai was the only person she could think of.

After all, apart from Li Bai, she didn't know any other important figures in Chang'an...

"This is the only way..."

Mai Shiranui nodded blankly. At this point, she could only take it one step at a time.

.....................

After receiving the reward of first place in the competition, Li Bai couldn't wait to show off to Jiang Che. He had already noticed Jiang Che's presence in the audience.

Just after leaving the training ground, Li Bai was quickly stopped by Nakoruru and Mai Shiranui.

"Ladies, is there anything I can help you with?"

Li Bai glanced at Nakoruru, frowned, and hesitated, feeling puzzled.

Why did this woman suddenly appear and stop me again?

Do you expect me to ask about Miyamoto Musashi?

"Li Bai, I've come here with a request; I'd like to make a deal with you..."

After a moment of contemplation, Nakoruru slowly spoke.

She and Li Bai are not related, so if she wants him to help Shiranui Mai, she will definitely need to give something in return.

Nakoruru already had a good idea of ​​what to expect. As the nature priestess of Fusang, she had quite a few good things in her possession and was confident that she could bring something that would interest Li Bai.

"What deal?"

Li Bai was surprised, his inner curiosity was fully aroused, and he asked with great interest.

"It's like this, the lady next to me is Mai Shiranui, the eldest daughter of the Shiranui family in Kyoto, Japan..."

Nakoruru parted her lips slightly and recounted Mai Shiranui's origins in detail, stating her request directly: she wanted Li Bai to act as a go-between and find someone who could protect Mai Shiranui.

"If you can help Mai Shiranui find a powerful backer, I'll consider this Heavenly Frost Flower my token of gratitude..."

As she spoke, Nakoruru waved her hand and took out a rare flower that exuded a cold aura from her storage ring. It was the Heavenly Frost Flower.