Chapter 142: Resonance Dawn

By the lakeside.

Facing Li Luo's "stern accusation," Jiang Qing'e merely smiled, her gaze fixed on the mirror-like surface of the lake, not even glancing at Ye Qiuding as he departed.

She also knew that Li Luo was teasing her.

"Have you forgotten what we use to enforce family law back home?"

"Do you want to take a trip to the training room?" Jiang Qing'e's lips curled slightly, carrying a hint of anticipation.

Li Luo hurriedly withdrew his finger and said righteously, "I'm trying to reason with you properly, and you just hit me with these barbaric methods. My mother really set a bad precedent for this household."

Jiang Qing'e smiled and said casually, "That person has quite a reputation in the Second Star Academy, and his strength isn't weak either; he should be considered a top-three figure."

"There was a mission before that required a freshman. His strength was considered quite good among the freshmen, so we found him, and that's how I know him."

"But that is all."

"Before, Sister Cai Wei and Sister Ling Qing told me that only when you reach the Astral Sage College can you experience what it means to be an unparalleled beauty that no one can resist. Now, I feel like I've got the right vibe."

Jiang Qing'e shook her head; such matters were too boring, and she couldn't even be bothered to comment on them.

"The only thing I want now is to reach the Marquis Realm as soon as possible. That way, I can protect you, protect the Luolan Mansion, and also investigate the matter of Master and Mistress drawing the life-and-death lots."

"As for these boring people or things..."

She exhaled like an orchid and said faintly, "It would be better if they could just disappear from this world on their own."

Li Luo swallowed hard. Sister Qing'e, although you said it very subtly, can I assume you mean, can they all just go die?

How terrifying.

Seeing Li Luo's expression, Jiang Qing'e couldn't help but smile, then reached out, habitually intending to stroke his hair.

However, this time Li Luo reached out first and grasped her delicate little hand.

Li Luo's sudden attack startled Jiang Qing'e, but she showed no signs of panic, merely watching Li Luo with her golden eyes, which held a hint of a smile.

Li Luo felt a bit helpless and said, "Sister Qing'e, if you could appropriately show a little shyness at a time like this, I feel the atmosphere would be even better."

Jiang Qing'e thought for a moment and said, "Shyness?"

The smile in her golden eyes deepened.

"Li Luo, although I'd like to satisfy you, unfortunately, before you defeat me, I'm afraid that scene won't be happening."

Li Luo was tearful, as he had once again tasted the bitterness of having a fiancée who was too outstanding.

And while Li Luo was tasting that sorrowful bitterness, Ye Qiuding walked back into the group, the carefree look on his face having faded significantly.

"Brother Ye, is that kid the legendary Young Mansion Master of Luolan Mansion who has a marriage contract with Senior Sister Jiang, Li Luo?" someone close to Ye Qiuding asked with a low laugh.

Ye Qiuding nodded faintly.

"Tch, he just got there first because of proximity. It's said that the marriage contract was also forced by his parents, who leveraged the favor they had with Senior Sister Jiang to make her sign it."

Hearing these words from his classmates, Ye Qiuding waved his hand and smiled, "These street rumors have no credibility. Those two are Marquis-level powerhouses, after all. Although they dote on their son immensely, they shouldn't have gone that far."

Though he was arguing the point, his words were somewhat intriguing.

"Brother Ye, you are better than that Li Luo in every aspect. You must seize the opportunity; a top-tier beauty like Senior Sister Jiang isn't something you encounter just anywhere."

"That's right, Brother Ye. If you can win over Senior Sister Jiang, tsk tsk, all of us men in the Second Star Academy will have something to be proud of. You have to know, Senior Sister Jiang has countless suitors in the Third and Fourth Star Academies."

"I think Senior Sister Jiang might really be into your type, Brother Ye. Otherwise, why would she have asked you to do a mission with her before?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Qiuding laughed and scolded them, saying, "Stop saying these nonsense things. Hurry up and train; don't get scolded later."

He dispersed the crowd and glanced toward the lakeside in the distance, just in time to see Li Luo and Jiang Qing'e laughing and playing. The smile on Jiang Qing'e's beautiful face seemed to carry a rare gentleness and doting affection.

This made Ye Qiuding's eyes darken slightly, but he quickly recovered and turned to leave with the group.

After parting ways with Jiang Qing'e, Li Luo returned to the small building.

Upon entering, he saw Xin Fu stuffing his face with the breakfast carefully prepared by classmate Bai Meng. The look under his hood was calm, but why were his feet trembling slightly?

A smile appeared on the corner of Li Luo's mouth as he walked up slowly.

"Captain, do you want to eat breakfast?" Bai Meng's bright, watery eyes looked over.

Li Luo raised the half-eaten red glutinous rice cake in his hand and said with a regretful tone, "No need today. Someone specifically came to deliver breakfast to me, the kind you can't refuse."

Xin Fu looked up at Li Luo, his eyes somewhat resentful.

Bai Meng said enviously, "Was it Senior Sister Jiang? I saw her figure just now. Senior Sister Jiang is so beautiful."

Li Luo smiled and nodded.

At this moment, Instructor Xi Chan pushed the door open. Her gaze swept over the three of them, and she said faintly, "After you finish breakfast, I will lead you to the Resonance Power Tree."

Hearing this, the three of them were instantly invigorated.

Instructor Xi Chan took out three purple jade plaques and handed them to the three: "The Resonance Power Tree of the Astral Sage College has four grades of resonance leaves. The first three are no different from what you've seen before, distinguished by copper, silver, and gold. But the fourth grade is only found at the Astral Sage College; we call it the Purple Jade Leaf Platform."

"The Purple Jade Leaf Platform is only accessible to Purple Glow students. These are your nameplates, which record the number of the Purple Jade Leaf Platform assigned to you."

The three hurriedly took them. Li Luo looked at his immediately; the jade plaque in his hand had a good texture, feeling smooth and delicate to the touch, and there was writing on it.

First Star Academy District, North Branch 97, Number 5.

"The Resonance Power Tree is extremely majestic and covers a vast area. The area assigned to each grade is different. Simply put, the higher the star grade, the stronger the heaven and earth energy in their assigned area. This is because as their strength increases, the intensity of the heaven and earth energy they can withstand also grows."

"Additionally, this is your first time going to the Resonance Power Tree to cultivate. If your talent or luck is good, you might trigger a 'Resonance Dawn.' Don't panic when that happens, as this is a gift from the Resonance Power Tree to you freshmen."

"'Resonance Dawn'?" The three of Li Luo looked at each other, all somewhat puzzled.

"Actually, to put it simply, it's because it's your first time coming to a place with such dense heaven and earth energy. It is possible that during cultivation, you will form a resonance with the heaven and earth energy emitted by the Resonance Power Tree, leading to an infusion of energy into your body."

"This infusion is somewhat like a baptism. If you receive it, your own resonance power will be enhanced. Every year, when freshmen go to the Resonance Power Tree for the first time, some will trigger a 'Resonance Dawn,' so it's not too rare. But regardless, for you, if you can trigger it, it will ultimately be beneficial."

"By the way, this Purple Jade Leaf Platform actually increases the probability of you triggering a Resonance Dawn."

Upon hearing this, the three of Li Luo gripped their purple jade plaques a bit tighter, their hearts filled with emotion. Is this the treatment for Purple Glow students? It really is a step ahead of others in every way.

"The strength of the Resonance Dawn varies from person to person. The way to distinguish it is mainly by observing the brightness and duration of the Resonance Dawn."

Speaking of this, Xi Chan glanced at Li Luo, seemingly smiling as she said, "In the past hundred years at the Astral Sage College, the most brilliant Resonance Dawn ever triggered was by Jiang Qing'e. When she first went to the Resonance Power Tree, the brightness of the Resonance Dawn she triggered was said to be visible even from within the Great Xia City."

Xin Fu and Bai Meng also looked at Li Luo in surprise. This Senior Sister Jiang really has legends left behind everywhere she goes.

Li Luo, however, remained calm. Had the Great White Goose left behind few legends over the years? One more Resonance Dawn wouldn't be missed...

It's just that, this way, going to the Resonance Power Tree this time, I'm afraid I'll inevitably be compared to her again. Although Li Luo was long used to this, he couldn't help but feel a bit worried.

Having such an outstanding fiancée is truly high pressure.

Does anyone understand his bitterness?

(One chapter today.)