Chapter 114: The Sister Duo and Duze Honglian

When the carriage arrived outside the Astral Sage College, Jiang Qing was the first to step out, then she ascended the mountain gate while drawing countless gazes, entering the college amidst a roar of excitement.

Li Luo and Yan Lingqing were in a position slightly behind her.

Li Luo could clearly see that wherever Jiang Qing passed, some students who were clearly seniors at the Astral Sage College would clear a path and nod to her in greeting; the eagerness on their faces was evident even if they tried to hide it.

As for some of the new students, after making a few inquiries, looks of both astonishment and respect appeared in their eyes.

That was Jiang Qing, the legendary nine-grade resonance.

She was a true star, whether in the Astral Sage College or throughout the entire Great Xia.

And at the thought that they would be cultivating in the same college as such a figure in the future, they couldn't help but feel some anticipation and excitement.

"Tsk tsk, this reputation is just too high," Li Luo couldn't help but sigh.

"This is only the beginning... later on, you will slowly realize just how much charm your fiancée has in the Astral Sage College," Yan Lingqing said.

Li Luo sighed; there was no need to wait for later. After all, even a Purple Glow Mentor, a powerhouse at the Marquis Realm, couldn't escape Jiang Qing's charm, so what else did he need to know?

Amidst these complex emotions, Li Luo followed Yan Lingqing up the stone steps, crossed the white jade portal that radiated a majestic pressure, and then the view before him suddenly became breathtaking.

The first thing that caught his eye was a continuous complex of college buildings; building after building, towering like pagodas, rose from the ground, scattered in an orderly fashion in all directions.

A sense of grandeur rushed toward them, as if it were infused with the profound heritage of this ancient college over hundreds and thousands of years, making one involuntarily feel awe.

Yet these buildings were not the most shocking; the most visually striking sight was above the college, where the branches and leaves of a resonance tree, so huge it made one tremble, were spread out.

That resonance tree was so towering, like a mountain reaching the heavens, that standing beneath it, one felt exceptionally small.

The lush branches and leaves of the resonance tree spread out to cover the sky, obscuring half the sky of the Astral Sage College. Majestic and dense heaven and earth energy gathered continuously from all directions, and even from a considerable distance, Li Luo could still feel the astonishing level of energy radiating from the resonance tree.

No wonder even a heaven-sent treasure like the Emperor Flowing Nectar could be born here.

Sure enough, compared to the resonance tree at Southwind Academy, the one at the Astral Sage College was truly like a small, stunted sapling...

While Li Luo was stunned by the scene of the Astral Sage College in his heart, Yan Lingqing had already brought him to the new student registration area.

After some simple registration, Li Luo obtained a jade tablet; this was something needed for the upcoming Mentor Selection Tournament.

"Let's slip away quickly."

The person who registered Li Luo was a second-year student. He looked at Li Luo's information for a long time, seeming to have a slight impression but unable to recall where he had seen it, and seeing this, Yan Lingqing pulled Li Luo, intending to retreat.

Just as they were about to leave, Li Luo suddenly felt some commotion coming from behind. Scanning with his eyes, he saw two graceful figures walking out from the crowd.

Of the two figures, the leading girl had a tall, slender build with long legs and ear-length short hair. Her features could only be described as delicate, with a few freckles on her cheeks. Her cold expression radiated an oppressive aura, making it clear to anyone at a glance that she was not someone to be trifled with.

However, Li Luo recognized her at a glance; in the booklet compiled by Yu Lang, this girl was none other than the third-ranked Bai Doudou.

Behind Bai Doudou was another girl. Compared to Bai Doudou, this girl's appearance was clearly on a higher level; her exquisite face was like porcelain, her skin like snow, and her large eyes flickered, as if they were formed from a clear lake.

Compared to Bai Doudou's tall stature, she appeared more petite, but precisely because of this, she had a kind of pitiful charm that made one want to hold her in their arms and protect her.

Most of the commotion around them came from male students looking at this petite, exquisite girl.

Bai Mengmeng.

Li Luo recognized her as well; she was the most famous pair of sisters among the new students.

Hmm, this Bai Mengmeng was indeed very beautiful, with the potential to compete with Lu Qinger. No wonder Yu Lang liked this type and risked his life to rank her as the number one beauty among the new students.

"Boring flies, get lost."

Facing the eager gazes cast toward her younger sister, Bai Doudou had a chill lingering on her cheeks, and she spoke directly and bluntly in a cold voice.

The surrounding students awkwardly backed away, clearly not expecting Bai Doudou to be so fierce.

Bai Doudou snorted coldly and, with an expressionless face, led Bai Mengmeng to a reception point to complete the new student enrollment procedures.

Li Luo also withdrew his gaze and intended to leave with Yan Lingqing.

However, just as he turned around, Li Luo nearly bumped into a figure. He quickly stepped back and looked ahead, only to see two figures staring at him.

Li Luo was no stranger to one of them; it was actually Duze Beixuan, who was currently staring at him with a playful look in his eyes.

And in front of Duze Beixuan stood a tall woman with long, fiery red hair and bright red lips. Her face was also quite beautiful, but her eyes radiated a sense of dominance and coldness.

At this moment, the red-haired woman stared at Li Luo and said indifferently, "You are Li Luo?"

Li Luo looked at the fiery red-haired woman before him and frowned slightly. Being so close to Duze Beixuan, she was clearly an enemy, not a friend, so he smiled: "Something the matter?"

"Duze Honglian, what are you doing?" Yan Lingqing, who was beside Li Luo, raised her eyebrows and said.

Hearing this, Li Luo's heart stirred. Duze Honglian... it seemed this red-haired woman was also from the Duze Mansion.

"Yan Lingqing, I'm just here to see Jiang Qing's fiancé. Why are you being so protective?" Duze Honglian said, her red lips curling slightly.

Her voice was not loud, but to those nearby who were paying attention, it sounded like a thunderclap.

Immediately, an uproar broke out, and one after another, incredulous gazes were cast toward Li Luo.

"He is Jiang Qing's fiancé?!"

"That's right, his name is Li Luo, the Young Mansion Master of Luolan Mansion. He does indeed have a marriage contract with Jiang Qing; even Jiang Qing has said so herself!"

"Damn it, what right does this kid have to possess Senior Sister Jiang?!"

"Aside from looking a bit handsome, he doesn't seem to have any special talents."

"Looking at him, to be fair, can you really say he's only 'a bit' handsome?"

"Superficial! So what if he's handsome? In our Astral Sage College, are there few handsome people? We value inner substance and heritage!"

"......"

Numerous voices erupted, and among the gazes cast at Li Luo, the most intense were negative emotions known as jealousy and resentment.

These gazes made Li Luo clearly feel once again the reputation and charm Jiang Qing held in the Astral Sage College. He helplessly pursed his lips, not expecting that he wouldn't be able to avoid this after all.

"Duze Honglian, what kind of trouble are you stirring up here? You've always been suppressed by Qing'e, so there's no need to come and take your anger out on Li Luo." A look of anger appeared on Yan Lingqing's pretty face. She clearly saw that Duze Honglian was deliberately exposing Li Luo's identity to attract unnecessary hatred toward him.

"I'm just telling the truth. Or perhaps, this little junior doesn't have the courage to admit it?" Duze Honglian's fiery red lips made her look exceptionally sexy, yet her actions were like a venomous snake flicking its tongue.

"You!" Yan Lingqing glared. This Duze Honglian was truly vicious. In this situation, if Li Luo admitted it, he would be attracting hatred; but if he didn't, it would make him look even worse, as if he lacked courage, which would be of no benefit to his future cultivation at the Astral Sage College.

Li Luo stared at Duze Honglian for a moment, then suddenly smiled and took two steps forward.

However, Duze Honglian only looked at him with indifferent eyes and made no move to step back, her gaze as if she were looking at a child who had just stepped out into the world.

Li Luo met Duze Honglian's gaze and said softly: "Duze Honglian..."

Duze Honglian smiled faintly: "You still haven't answered my question."

"Duze Honglian!"

A look of anger suddenly appeared on Li Luo's face, and he shouted, his voice seemingly filled with helplessness and pain.

Amidst the confused gazes of those around him, he suddenly stepped back two paces and said loudly: "Stop forcing me! I've already told you, although you like me, it's impossible between us. I have a fiancée, and even if you agreed to be a concubine, Qing'e wouldn't allow it. Just let me go!"

Li Luo's helpless and pained voice rang out, causing the commotion here to instantly fall into a deathly silence. One after another, gazes filled with extreme shock were cast toward them.

And the faint smile that had been on Duze Honglian's pretty face also stiffened bit by bit at this moment.