Chapter 1218: Wen Zhu Xuan

Li Luo stopped in his tracks, watching with interest the Li Hongque who had appeared before him; this was his first time meeting the older sister whom Li Hongyou hated so intensely.

Judging by their appearances, the three sisters indeed each had their own unique charms; Li Hongque gave people a sense of dazzling beauty, yet her melon-seed-shaped face made her chin slightly pointed, lending her an air of sharpness.

"It seems this is our first meeting; there shouldn't be much to discuss, right?" Li Luo smiled.

Li Hongque stared at Li Luo; the young man before her was truly handsome, and his gray-white hair added a special charm to him, yet Li Hongque's eyes remained very cold, for Li Luo had brought her considerable trouble.

Li Hongyou joining the Dragon Fang Guard would make their entire family a topic of gossip among the Dragon Bloodline; she imagined that when this news reached their father's ears, it would provoke extreme anger and fury in him.

Li Hongque said coldly, "Although this is our first meeting, I imagine that Li Hongyou, that lowborn concubine's daughter, has already said many bad things about me before Commander Li Luo."

Li Luo frowned slightly and said, "Commander Li Hongque, please mind your manners; Senior Sister Hongyou has never insulted you before me; she has only mentioned things you have done in the past."

Li Hongque's unbridled speech made Li Luo feel uncomfortable; back then, even Li Li Hongli, whose personality was somewhat willful, had never been like this.

Clearly, Li Hongque's temper was likely the worst among the three sisters.

A flash of anger crossed Li Hongque's eyes as she said, "Commander Li Luo, I will not beat around the bush; Li Hongyou is my younger sister, so she is also one of our Dragon Bloodline people; she cannot join the Dragon Fang Guard, so I hope you will release her, and I will take her back to the Dragon Bloodline."

Li Luo said calmly, "Senior Sister Hongyou was brought by me, so naturally I will protect her to the end; if you want her, then let the Dragon Bloodline Patriarch come and discuss it with my grandfather."

Li Hongque's face turned gloomy; what status did the Dragon Bloodline Patriarch hold? Not to mention her, even if her father appeared, he might not be able to summon him.

"Does Commander Li Luo truly have no intention of considering it? Although you are a direct descendant of the Dragon Fang Patriarch, the Five Dragon Guards do not operate on such principles; if you insist on bringing Li Hongyou into the Dragon Fang Guard, our Dragon Blood Guard will not let this go." In Li Hongque's words, there was already a hint of threat.

Li Luo glanced at Li Hongque and suddenly smiled, "Actually, it is not impossible to consider; previously, while wandering around the Dragon Bloodline area, I took a liking to a Marquis-Sealing Technique; how about you help me exchange for it, and I might give you a chance to consider."

"What Marquis-Sealing Technique?" Seeing Li Luo seemingly soften, Li Hongque felt a slight joy in her heart, yet she still asked cautiously.

Li Luo revealed a gentle smile, "A Marquis-Sealing Technique named the 'Dragon Blood Ancient Tracing Art'."

The expression on Li Hongque's face instantly stiffened; the next instant, intense anger surged upward. As the Commander of the Dragon Blood Guard, how could she not know the 'Dragon Blood Ancient Tracing Art'? That was considered the top-tier Marquis-Sealing Technique throughout the entire Dragon Bloodline.

High-Grade Si Si Tianming Level!

Throughout the entire Dragon Blood Guard, no one has yet successfully cultivated it!

How could she not understand now that this Li Luo was clearly just playing with her!

"It seems you are unwilling; then let it be."

Li Luo smiled and, tired of dealing with Li Hongque any further, lifted his foot to leave directly.

Li Hongque's face alternated between green and white, her five fingers clenched tightly, clearly furious.

However, just as Li Luo was about to leave, the man who had been following Li Hongque suddenly reached out and blocked Li Luo; staring at Li Luo, he said in a tone neither Yin nor Yang, "Commander Li Luo, you are being a bit too excessive."

"And who might you be?" Li Luo looked at him.

The man before him had a slender build, and his eyes displayed a certain ferocity, obviously indicating a rather violent personality in his daily life.

"Fourth Commander of the Dragon Blood Guard, Li Qingbai."

The man before him smiled faintly and said, "Speaking of which, I happen to be of the same rank as Fourth Commander Li Luo."

"Commander Li Luo, I suggest you seriously consider what our Commander said; otherwise, half a month later on the 'Day of Ascending the Steps', since you and I are of equal rank, perhaps the martial arts competition segment will feature just the two of us performing on stage." Li Qingbai grinned, his smile carrying a hint of ferocity.

"And I have now reached the Upper-Grade Marquis level."

"Are you threatening me?" Li Luo understood clearly.

"It is not exactly a threat; the martial arts competition on the Day of Ascending the Steps is a normal segment; it is just that your Dragon Fang Guard is so unique, insisting on placing a Da Tian Xiang Jing cultivator in this Commander's position."

A hint of mockery appeared in the smile at the corner of Li Qingbai's mouth: "It seems your status as a direct descendant of the Patriarch is very popular in the Dragon Fang Guard; Li Fuo is truly disappointing; to flatter the Dragon Fang Patriarch and curry favor, he even violated the iron laws written by the Ancestor in the Five Dragon Guards."

Clearly, he believed that Li Fuo allowed Li Luo to become this Commander because of Li Luo's status as a direct descendant of the Patriarch.

Li Luo's expression remained calm; looking at Li Qingbai's eyes filled with strong threats, he smiled and said, "Then it seems the Day of Ascending the Steps is quite something to look forward to."

Li Qingbai's eyes turned cold; Li Luo's words were undoubtedly a challenge and provocation.

This made him unable to help but sneer; a Da Tian Xiang cultivator like Li Luo dared to provoke a Marquis cultivator whose strength had reached the Upper-Grade? What arrogance!

Although he had investigated Li Luo's past battle records, which were indeed quite glorious, how could the gap between a Da Tian Xiang Jing cultivator and a Marquis cultivator be so easily crossed?

Li Qingbai wanted to say something more, but footsteps suddenly came from behind; immediately after, a woman's voice sounded, "Li Hongque, Li Qingbai, when will you Dragon Blood Guard ever change your habit of bullying the young?"

Li Hongque and Li Qingbai frowned, turned their heads, and saw two female figures who had appeared behind them at some unknown time.

The woman in the lead was tall, with a delicate and well-proportioned figure and very attractive curves; she had a head of silver long hair, tied into a long braid that hung down to her perky buttocks.

Behind her stood another woman with even more beautiful features, and she was an acquaintance of Li Luo.

Lu Lu Qingmei.

"Wen Zhu Xuan, you always like to meddle in other people's business; what does this have to do with your Dragon Scale Guard?" Seeing the newcomers, Li Hongque immediately said coldly.

It turned out that the silver-haired woman with the long braid was named Wen Zhu Xuan, the Commander of the Dragon Scale Guard.

Wen Zhu Xuan smiled and said, "Two Marquis cultivators blocking a young person of Da Tian Xiang Jing; is it wrong for me to find it unbearable to watch?"

Then she winked at Li Luo and said cheerfully, "Commander Li Luo, Little Lu said that previously in the Spirit Phase Grotto-Heaven, our Dragon Scale Line's Four Flags and the people of the Dragon Scale Guard owed you a favor; today, I will see what your Li Hongque dares to do to you."

Li Luo did not expect another Commander of the Dragon Scale Guard to appear out of nowhere halfway, but facing the other party's goodwill, he also smiled kindly, then greeted Lu Lu Qingmei, "Flag Commander Lu, long time no see."

Lu Lu Qingmei smiled slightly at him and said, "You truly are an unsettled person; just arrived at the Dragon Fang Guard and already stirred up such a commotion."

The news that a Da Tian Xiang Jing cultivator had become a Commander in the Dragon Fang Guard had already spread throughout the Five Guards, attracting much criticism.

Li Luo smiled, then said to the Li Qingbai before him, "Can you move aside? I am afraid something will happen to you in a moment."

Li Qingbai's eyes turned slightly cold and he said, "With Commander Wen Zhu Xuan here, you are arrogant again?"

Li Luo sighed and said, "No, it is that my fiancée has arrived; she is different from me and does not like to waste words with people."

Li Hongque and Li Qingbai were instantly stunned.

But before they could react, the next instant, brilliant and dazzling, vast and pure Light Phase Power suddenly erupted like the great sun within this area.

Accompanying the surging Light Phase Power, a beam of light sword, carrying an indescribable holy and purifying aura, slashed onto Li Qingbai's body at the speed of flowing light, right before the astonished gazes of the two Commanders, Li Hongque and Wen Zhu Xuan.

The Phase Power defense covering the latter's body was almost instantly purified and dissolved by that Light Phase Power.

Thus, one breath later.

Li Qingbai's body was directly sent flying in a wretched manner, crashing heavily onto a row of jade platforms.

Pfft.

A mouthful of fresh blood sprayed out on the spot.

But at this moment, Li Hongque, Wen Zhu Xuan, Lu Lu Qingmei and the others slowly turned their heads in some astonishment, only to see, at a nearby corner, a girl of matchless bearing and exquisitely beautiful features, a heavy sword in hand, walking over slowly with a calm expression. "(Recommending a book to everyone — 'Ten Thousand Ancient Proud Sons of Heaven'; if you're interested, feel free to take a look.)"