Chapter 1439: Catching Up and Intelligence

As Lv Ruyan led her people away, the clamor here gradually faded, but there were still many astonished gazes lingering on Li Luo and Jiang Jiang Qinge.

Jiang Jiang Qinge's reputation in the Heavenly Mirror Pagoda had been especially resounding these past few months; after all, an unparalleled Third Rank was far too eye-catching, and combined with her own appearance and temperament, she naturally became the topic of hushed discussion among many Heavenly Princes.

Some top Heavenly Princes, quite confident in their own talent and background, had also tried to approach her, hoping to win her favor and draw their relationship closer, but no matter what methods they employed, they failed to achieve the slightest result, which left them deeply frustrated.

And now, upon hearing Jiang Jiang Qinge reveal this relationship between her and Li Luo, they finally understood.

So the flower had long since found its master.

Moreover, it was no longer even a romantic relationship, but had jumped straight to an even more explosive marital relationship.

A surge of sourness welled up in many men's hearts — what right did this Li Luo have to receive the favor of such a heavenly maiden?

They swept their scrutinizing, questioning gazes over Li Luo with a piercing sharpness.

Just a slightly better-looking exterior, that's all. Talent... an unparalleled Second Rank? Hm? Such a young unparalleled Second Rank — this talent is truly astonishing.

Those questioning, scrutinizing gazes gradually turned bitter. What they had wanted to see was a Li Luo unworthy of Jiang Jiang Qinge, so as to satisfy some twisted part of their hearts, but the result before their eyes left them deeply uncomfortable.

Damn it, he was actually this outstanding.

Although within this Heavenly Mirror Pagoda, the combat power of an unparalleled Second Rank still couldn't reach the top tier, it was enough to demonstrate how tremendous Li Luo's own talent and foundation were. If given some time, even if his third Marquis Platform hadn't been forged into a Ten-Pillar Golden Platform, his achievements couldn't be underestimated.

After all, even the Fifth Mingxuan currently only has two Ten-Pillar Golden Platforms.

Moreover, if Li Luo's third Marquis Platform also achieves a Ten-Pillar Golden Platform, then he will catch up to Jiang Jiang Qinge and become yet another unparalleled Third Rank!

In the end, those gazes gradually dispersed.

Because they realized that even with this gathering of Heavenly Princes, those truly qualified to question Li Luo could probably be counted on one hand.

And as for those gradually shifting gazes, Li Luo did notice them, and immediately felt a touch of self-satisfaction. It seemed that now, even Jiang Jiang Qinge's dazzling radiance couldn't completely obscure his own figure.

Not bad, the effort wasn't wasted.

While he was feeling pleased with himself, Jiang Jiang Qinge had already withdrawn her phase force and walked over. She came before Li Luo, a faint fragrance rushing to meet him, and a subtle smile surfaced on her serene, composed, exquisitely beautiful face. "Not bad, you've really recovered to unparalleled Second Rank. These six months of closed-door cultivation weren't wasted."

Li Luo gazed at the girl before him, who radiated a sacred aura like a goddess, and teased: "Half a year without seeing each other, did you miss me?"

Jiang Jiang Qinge stared at him. This guy had grown increasingly bold with her ever since their relationship had advanced; in the past, he wouldn't have dared to be so brazen.

Jiang Jiang Qinge gave a slight nod and said: "Missed you."

Li Luo was somewhat surprised — he hadn't expected her to respond to his teasing so directly. After all, in the past, Jiang Jiang Qinge would most likely have ignored him.

Li Luo licked his lips, gazing at that exquisitely beautiful, delicate face before him, and a faint heat stirred within his heart.

But Jiang Jiang Qinge's gaze passed over him to look at Lv Qing'er behind, and she said: "Junior Qing'er, it's been a long time."

Lv Qing'er was also looking at Jiang Jiang Qinge, and said softly: "It's been many years. Senior Jiang has become even more radiant. Also, thank you for your help earlier, Senior Jiang."

Jiang Jiang Qinge looked at the cold aura flowing around Lv Qing'er, and a flash of surprise crossed her eyes, because the ice phase force within the other girl's body seemed extraordinarily pure.

This indicated that Lv Qing'er's ice phase grade was extremely high, and in her memory, the Lv Qing'er of those days clearly hadn't reached this stage.

"Junior Qing'er is too polite. Back in Daxia, President Yu also helped us, and now you're traveling with Li Luo, so naturally I wouldn't stand by." Jiang Jiang Qinge said.

Lv Qing'er said calmly: "Senior Jiang has misunderstood. I'm merely traveling with the Sacred Mystic Star Academy."

Then she gave Jiang Jiang Qinge a slight nod in greeting, lowered her gaze slightly, and walked toward the back.

Seeing this, a flash of surprise did cross Jiang Jiang Qinge's bright eyes. After all, she wasn't like that block of wood Li Luo; back at the Sacred Mystic Star Academy, she had already known that Lv Qing'er harbored some feelings for Li Luo.

And because of it, Lv Qing'er had even confronted her. At the time, Lv Qing'er's little appearance of mustering her courage had been rather cute.

But why did she now look as though she wasn't very familiar with Li Luo?

Jiang Jiang Qinge turned her head, looked at Li Luo with some puzzlement, and said: "What? The Young Lady of the Golden Dragon Mountain looks down on you now?"

Li Luo didn't know whether to laugh or cry, then said helplessly: "I just told her about the relationship between us."

Jiang Jiang Qinge was briefly silent, then said slowly: "That's truly cruel. Our House Luolan Mansion isn't short one more room."

"Don't make sarcastic comments." Li Luo said irritably.

Jiang Jiang Qinge changed the subject and asked: "Why are you in the Sacred Mystic Star Academy's team?"

Li Luo briefly explained the current situation of the Sacred Mystic Star Academy.

"I didn't expect the Sacred Mystic Star Academy's situation to be this dire." After hearing it, Jiang Jiang Qinge's willow-leaf brows also furrowed slightly. She also had considerable affection for the Sacred Mystic Star Academy, after all, when the House Luolan Mansion had been in turmoil, she had borrowed the Sacred Mystic Star Academy's tiger skin to make those potential enemies hesitate, not daring to directly try to kill her.

Otherwise, she hadn't yet grown strong at that time. If some Marquis-level powerhouse had truly disregarded everything to strike at her, she would have had no way of surviving no matter what.

"It's a pity I can't act under the Sacred Mystic Star Academy's name, otherwise I would be with you." Jiang Jiang Qinge said with some regret.

After all, she had formally entered the Sacred Light Ancient Academy to cultivate, so she couldn't do as Li Luo did, otherwise it would bring unnecessary trouble to the Sacred Mystic Star Academy.

"It doesn't matter, having me is enough. The Outer Shenzhou Sacred Academy's side of the board doesn't have the fierce competition you Ancient Academies have." Li Luo said with a smile.

"But the Outer Shenzhou's board is a bit smaller, so the 'Heavenly Mirror Sand' you'll receive in the end won't be enough. Knowing your personality, you must be aiming for a 'perfect Po Jing,' right?" Jiang Jiang Qinge said thoughtfully.

"You really do understand me." Li Luo said with a smile.

Jiang Jiang Qinge glanced at him, and a charming smile rose in her deep, mysterious golden eyes. "So, your target is the 'Sand-Fighting Bureau'?"

"Please carry me, Sister Jiang Qinge." Li Luo nodded and said eagerly.

The Sand-Fighting Bureau followed a winner-takes-all rule, extremely brutal. At the same time, the more capital you had, the more you'd naturally win, but the Outer Shenzhou's board was small. Even if Li Luo ultimately helped the Sacred Mystic Star Academy secure first place in the Outer Shenzhou, the amount of "Heavenly Mirror Sand" he received might not meet his wishes. At this time, a teammate with abundant capital was especially important.

Jiang Jiang Qinge understood this point, so she gave a slight nod. It seemed that in the Ancient Academy's "Crossing the River" competition, she would need to accumulate a bit more capital for Li Luo.

"By the way."

After chatting with Li Luo for a while, Jiang Jiang Qinge suddenly spoke up.

"During my time in the Heavenly Mirror Pagoda, I've been searching for intelligence on the 'Great Formless Divine Forging Art' for you."

Upon hearing this, Li Luo's spirit instantly lifted, and his eyes blazed with sudden heat.

Seeing Li Luo's reaction, Jiang Jiang Qinge also smiled slightly.

"I didn't disappoint you — I found a bit of intelligence." "PS: I'm at a meeting in Guizhou, might take a day off tomorrow"