The reason he wanted to challenge Chu Li before had something to do with Lu Yurong.
However, since he had no feelings towards Lu Yurong anymore, even if she was to marry him willingly, he wouldn't dare to take the chance. He would never have another good day if he was to marry such a violent lady. It was best to leave her for someone else.
It would be best if that person was Chu Li. It was about time that he should suffer some bad days.
His hatred towards Chu Li had already started to dissipate. After being saved by Chu Li, he had decided to release all the hatred inside of him.
No matter how strong Chu Li was, he would never become the Emperor. However, he himself had the best chance at becoming the Emperor, and he felt that he should not bother too much about Chu Li because of it.
He would become a prince if everything turns out fine.
He had always been aiming higher and thinking of how to become the Emperor.