Chapter 1091: Maxing Out the Hatred Value

Li Luo's single word "fiancée" clearly startled even the normally aloof Feng Lingyuan, because from the intelligence she had gathered, that Jiang Jiang Qinge of the Holy Light Ancient Academy was currently the most sought-after rising star in the Celestial Star Court. Although in terms of ranking she was only in the top ten for now, the entire academy's emphasis on her far surpassed that on the current first seat of the Celestial Star Court.

The reason was simple—who could blame her when this Jiang Jiang Qinge possessed dual ninth-grade Light Phase?

And the Holy Light Ancient Academy focused on the Light Phase, so the importance placed on the Light Phase there far exceeded that of the other ancient academies.

It was said that after Jiang Jiang Qinge entered the Celestial Star Court, her suitors were as numerous as carp crossing the river. Previously, there was even the grand spectacle of two top-ten ranked students dueling over her, which caused an enormous stir throughout the entire Holy Light Ancient Academy.

Only the duel ultimately had no effect, because that Jiang Jiang Qinge had said more than once...

That she had a fiancé?!

Thinking of this, Feng Lingyuan's eyes instantly filled with suspicion and doubt. This actually matched what Li Luo had said—could this guy really be the fiancé of that unparalleled prodigy from the Holy Light Ancient Academy?!

While Feng Lingyuan was silently pondering this, Li Luo was also delighted to have obtained more information about Jiang Jiang Qinge from her, and immediately pressed on: "Senior Sister Feng, do you know any more news about her?"

Feng Lingyuan thought for a moment, then said to Li Luo: "Do you still want to team up with me?"

Li Luo was taken aback and said: "I already promised these friends."

Feng Lingyuan shook her head and said coolly: "They don't really matter anyway. Their greatest use is serving as energy packs—the other Three-Star Court students are basically the same."

Jiang Jiang Wanyu said rather speechlessly: "Senior Sister Lingyuan, saying that is really hurtful."

She was, after all, also a Three-Star Court student.

"What does 'energy pack' mean?" Li Luo asked curiously.

Jiang Jiang Wanyu explained: "When our ancient academies carry out missions, because it's a mixed-court system, the academy uses the Phase Force Tree as a medium to plant an energy talisman on the lower-star court students. The function of this energy talisman is that in certain critical moments, when the higher-star court students' Phase Force is exhausted from continuous battles, the lower-star court students can transfer their own Phase Force through the conversion of the energy talisman, directly passing it over to quickly restore a portion of their Phase Force."

"Over time, people jokingly call it an 'energy pack.'"

Li Luo was stunned for a moment, then couldn't help saying: "Your ancient academy really has its ways."

The ancient academy doing this was undoubtedly meant to strengthen the sense of presence of the lower-star court students in the team. After all, sometimes when encountering dangerous missions, higher-star court students were unwilling to bring along these deadweights. But with the effect of this "energy pack," at critical moments, the lower-star court students would also appear especially important.

"Senior Sister Feng suddenly being willing to join us—is it because of Jiang Jiang Qinge?" Li Luo pondered slightly and asked.

Feng Lingyuan didn't hide it, but nodded and said coolly: "If your relationship with Jiang Jiang Qinge is really that close, then your value alone is enough to overshadow the shortcomings of these teammates. This recruitment mission is quite perilous. If we happen to encounter Jiang Jiang Qinge, she will bring us tremendous assistance."

She was straightforward, laying it out plainly—she had only agreed to team up with Li Luo and the others because she had set her sights on Jiang Jiang Qinge's abilities.

Faced with such blunt words, Li Luo was momentarily speechless. This Senior Sister Feng Lingyuan really didn't have a pleasant way of speaking.

But Li Luo wasn't a petty person, and Feng Lingyuan's personality was just like that—she hadn't truly meant it as mockery. So he nodded and said: "Then, pleasant cooperation."

Lu Ming and the others nearby, seeing this cooperation suddenly come about, were also quite astonished. That Jiang Jiang Qinge really was an extraordinary woman—just a single name had caused Feng Lingyuan to change her mind.

At this moment, Jiang Jiang Wanyu suddenly said: "I see you're still short on people. How about I join in to make up the numbers? I happen to not have found a team either."

In fact, plenty of seniors from the Celestial Star Court had already extended olive branches to her. After all, Jiang Jiang Wanyu was quite famous in the academy and was not without senior suitors.

"Didn't you say you didn't want to team up with me anymore?" Feng Lingyuan asked coolly.

Jiang Jiang Wanyu said irritably: "Senior Sister Lingyuan, you'd do well to talk less and stop being so infuriating."

Feng Lingyuan's personality really made many of those who had cooperated with her unable to feel happy, so within the academy, Feng Lingyuan had always maintained a reclusive demeanor.

"I'm just a little interested in this Jiang Jiang Qinge as well." Jiang Jiang Wanyu looked at Li Luo and smiled: "You don't mind an extra deadweight, do you?"

She had indeed developed an interest in that Jiang Jiang Qinge, and if the latter was truly as outstanding as Feng Lingyuan said, then Li Luo's team might have an overflowing combat strength by then, and might even possibly surpass Wu Changkong's side.

Li Luo smiled and said: "I couldn't ask for more."

"Since it's like this, then count me in too. Just right, ten people." Senior Zong Sha also said with a chuckle at this moment.

Senior Zong Sha had helped a great deal along the way, so Li Luo naturally wouldn't refuse.

"However, Li Luo, if you encounter some teams from the Celestial Star Court of the Holy Light Ancient Academy in that 'Little Celestial Heaven,' I suggest you had best not reveal your relationship with Jiang Qing'e." At this moment, Feng Lingyuan seemed to remember something and suddenly reminded him.

"Why?" Li Luo was puzzled.

A strange look appeared in Feng Lingyuan's eyes as she said: "Because every time someone from the Celestial Star Court of the Holy Light Ancient Academy pursues Jiang Jiang Qinge, she says one sentence."

"What sentence?" Li Luo was full of curiosity, and the others also focused their attention.

"She says, I already have a fiancé."

"She also says, compared to her fiancé, all the men in the world are mere weeds."

Hiss.

The people nearby all sucked in a breath, feeling it was a bit too sweet.

But they also understood what Feng Lingyuan meant. Although Jiang Jiang Qinge's words were very sweet and cloying... they had practically maxed out the hatred value for Li Luo.

The more those proud sons of the Holy Light Ancient Academy adored Jiang Jiang Qinge, the more displeased they would be with Li Luo.

Anyone who could hold a seat in the Celestial Star Court was not someone of ordinary talent and lofty pride. Jiang Jiang Qinge said they were all weeds compared to Li Luo—how could they accept that?

Everyone was young—why should they yield to him?

Li Luo was stunned at first, then the feeling of satisfaction in his heart sprouted wildly like weeds, impossible to suppress.

Although he knew this would really pull hatred... it felt so damn good!

Our big white goose really knows how to flirt.

"You seem very happy?" Feng Lingyuan said, looking at the corner of Li Luo's mouth that he was trying hard to suppress but couldn't help curling up.

"She indeed handled this matter somewhat improperly, but sometimes speaking the truth isn't a mistake." Li Luo said "modestly."

Jiang Jiang Wanyu was silent for a moment, then said helplessly: "Is it too late to back out now? I'm afraid we'll be surrounded and attacked by people from the Celestial Star Court of the Holy Light Ancient Academy."

Feng Lingyuan shook her head and said: "Anyway, before we encounter Jiang Jiang Qinge, I suggest you keep a low profile. Otherwise, if you attract targeted hostility, I may not step in to help you."

Li Luo smiled, but he had to admit that after Feng Lingyuan's words, he did feel a bit of pressure. After all, those students of the Upper Court of the Celestial Star Court were indeed no pushovers. So to avoid some trouble, he really did need to improve his strength as much as possible.

"I hope the 'Tree Spirit Tide' that the ancient academy provides next won't disappoint me too much."