Chapter 181: The Eldest Princess's Invitation

When Li Luo's battle reached its conclusion, numerous gazes upon the high walls of the academy took in the scene.

Facing this fierce battle, even some of the Four-Star House students present could not help but raise their brows, their expressions carrying a hint of shock and solemnity.

The dual-phase power Li Luo had displayed was truly a little startling.

Is this the power of a Marquis Realm expert? Although Li Luo had only just begun to grasp a sliver of it, the might he displayed was already quite heart-stopping.

If Li Luo could deepen this power further in the future, just how strong would he become?

At that time, there might truly be a slim chance he could contend with a Nine-Pigmentation Phase.

Jiang Jiang Qinge gazed at the outcome, a faint smile surfacing on her exquisitely beautiful face. Although she had believed in Li Luo, it was only after the result emerged that her heart finally settled completely.

She turned her head to look at the Eldest Princess. The latter, her phoenix eyes carrying a trace of astonishment, was staring at that stretch of light screen — this outcome was somewhat beyond her expectations.

Previously, when she said she wanted to see a miracle, it was more to give Jiang Jiang Qinge face; in truth, she did not truly believe Li Luo could contend with Wang Wang Hejiu or Duze Duze Beixuan. But that final arrow from Li Luo was genuinely a little dazzling.

Dual-phase power — that was a strength even she herself yearned for.

Her emotions gradually settling, the Eldest Princess turned her gaze toward Jiang Jiang Qinge and smiled, "Junior Jiang, this miracle is truly a sight to behold. Dual-phase power before the Marquis Realm — this is genuinely the first time I've seen it."

"Li Luo is, after all, the bloodline of Master and Mistress. With the two of them so outstanding, how could Li Luo possibly be ordinary?" Jiang Jiang Qinge said.

"Marquis Marquis Yangxuan and Marquis Lan are the youngest Marquis Realm experts of our Great Xia. Back then, they truly dazzled the world," the Eldest Princess agreed.

Although she knew this was the Eldest Princess's way of winning hearts, even Jiang Jiang Qinge had to admit that the Eldest Princess truly possessed both magnanimity and breadth of vision. No wonder she won the admiration and reverence of many Four-Star House students.

The Eldest Princess's gaze shifted as she suddenly said, "I see Li Luo has a water phase and a wood phase?"

Jiang Jiang Qinge nodded.

"Junior Jiang should also be aware that His Majesty's body suffers from a congenital defect and requires year-round medication to keep stable. Over the years, the Wang Ting has sought out many experts to try to cure him, but all were in vain. A certain expert once said that this defect of His Majesty's might require the attempt of someone possessing water phase, light phase, or wood phase — the kind of phase force that carries healing properties..."

"Although Li Luo's strength is only at the Phase Master Realm, I wonder if he might try treating His Majesty?" the Eldest Princess said, her crimson lips parting slightly.

Jiang Jiang Qinge, upon hearing this, could not help but feel astonished: "Your Highness wishes for Li Luo to go treat His Majesty?"

The Eldest Princess said, somewhat helplessly: "Although it sounds a bit absurd, I don't wish to give up on any sliver of hope that might exist. We must try, no?"

Jiang Jiang Qinge hesitated slightly.

The Eldest Princess reached out and took Jiang Jiang Qinge's small hand, her phoenix eyes looking at her sincerely: "Junior Jiang, you need not have any other worries, because regardless of success or failure, the Wang Ting will not hold it against anyone."

"Just consider this a desperate elder sister, helplessly seeking to help her younger brother."

These words did slightly move Jiang Jiang Qinge, but she was also an extremely intelligent person. She understood that the Eldest Princess was no naive simpleton — the other's scheming and methods inspired wariness even in her. So the Eldest Princess's sudden desire to have Li Luo attempt to treat His Majesty was no mere whim.

The probability of such treatment being effective was too slim. After all, even Jiang Jiang Qinge did not believe that something even some Marquis Realm experts could not accomplish could be done by Li Luo, a mere Phase Master Realm cultivator.

Yet the Eldest Princess still made such a request. The deeper meaning was, in fact, aimed at her... Because once Li Luo made the attempt, regardless of success or failure, the House Luolan Mansion would have forged some connection with the Eldest Princess, and her relationship with the Eldest Princess would undoubtedly advance further.

After all, more often than not, the advancement of a relationship requires only a small opportunity.

In the end, it was still the Eldest Princess seeking to draw closer to her.

Jiang Jiang Qinge's thoughts turned over countless possibilities. As for the goodwill the Eldest Princess was extending, she did not intend to refuse. After all, in this Great Xia, the Wang Ting was always the orthodox power. Apart from the Shengxuan Star Academy and the neutral Golden Dragon Treasure House, they possessed the strongest force.

Strengthening ties with them was no bad thing for the House Luolan Mansion.

So in the end, Jiang Jiang Qinge gave a slight nod and said, "Since Your Highness has spoken, we will naturally give our full assistance. However, Your Highness should not harbor any expectations. Although Li Luo possesses both water phase and wood phase, he is, after all, still merely a small Phase Master Realm cultivator."

A delighted smile surfaced on the Eldest Princess's breathtakingly beautiful face, her phoenix eyes appearing even narrower and more enchanting.

"Then I thank Junior Jiang and Junior Li Luo in advance."

"Your Highness is too kind."

While the two women were speaking, a group of people not far away was also heading toward them. The leader was none other than Gong Gong Shenjun.

"Hehe, congratulations to Junior Jiang. Not only did you end the ranking battle early, but Li Luo has also smoothly defeated a strong foe. It seems the two of you have a chance of taking first place together this time," Gong Gong Shenjun said with a hearty laugh.

Jiang Jiang Qinge said, "Senior Gong is too generous with praise. It was merely an ordinary ranking battle — nothing worth mentioning."

Gong Gong Shenjun laughed, "Your standards are too high. You may be used to grabbing first place in points, but this is Li Luo's first time after all. A good beginning is more important than anything."

Although Jiang Jiang Qinge knew Gong Gong Shenjun's intentions, his words and conduct left no fault to find, so she could not coldly face him and could only say, "Then I'll borrow Senior Gong's auspicious words."

Gong Gong Shenjun smiled, then turned his gaze to the Eldest Princess beside them and laughed, "Luan Yu, you look all smiles — what were you discussing with Junior Jiang earlier?"

The Eldest Princess smiled faintly, her bearing graceful and noble: "Nothing much. Just that I plan to invite Li Luo to try treating His Majesty later."

Gong Gong Shenjun, upon hearing this, could not help but be momentarily stunned, then said, "This... trying is not a bad idea."

Originally he had wanted to say it was a bit absurd, but in the end he changed his tune — after all, Jiang Jiang Qinge was also present.

Gong Gong Shenjun did not dwell on this topic, but instead smiled at Jiang Jiang Qinge: "Junior Jiang, I hear the Dark Cave will be opening this year. This is a major event. If there's a chance, we should cooperate more."

Jiang Jiang Qinge nodded.

Seeing this, Gong Gong Shenjun said no more and turned to leave with his group.

The Eldest Princess gazed at his departing figure. This Gong Gong Shenjun was quite formidable in his conduct. His intentions were plain to all, yet he could restrain himself and never make any overt move toward Jiang Jiang Qinge. Perhaps he understood well that when the timing is not right, one wrong step means there will never be another chance.

Truly skilled at patience — he has the bearing of his father.

"Your Highness, I'll take my leave as well. Regarding His Majesty's matter, I'll discuss it with Li Luo later. If there are no issues, we'll find a time to try." With Li Luo's battle already decided, Jiang Jiang Qinge had lost interest in continuing to watch. She said a word to the Eldest Princess, then lightly leapt down from the high wall.

The Eldest Princess gazed at Jiang Jiang Qinge's departing graceful figure and smiled faintly.

Jiang Jiang Qinge's potential is immense. If Gong Gong Shenjun truly won her over, it would be very troublesome in the future. Therefore, she did not wish for Gong Gong Shenjun to truly capture the beauty's heart.

The Eldest Princess turned her head, gazing at the stretch of light screen where Li Luo had fought. Li Luo, oh Li Luo, you must guard your fiancée well...