Chapter 181: The Princess's Invitation

As the result of Li Luo's battle emerged, many eyes on the high walls within the academy took in the scene.

Facing this intense battle, even some of the fourth-year students present could not help but raise their brows, their expressions filled with astonishment and gravity.

The power of the dual resonance that Li Luo displayed was truly somewhat shocking.

Is this the power of a Resonant Master? Although Li Luo had only mastered a superficial grasp of it, the might displayed was already quite alarming.

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

At that time, there might truly be a sliver of possibility for him to contend with a ninth-grade resonance.

Watching this result, a faint smile appeared on Jiang Qing's beautiful face; although she trusted Li Luo, it was clear that only after the result emerged did her heart truly settle.

She turned her head to look at the Princess, who was currently staring at the light screen with a hint of astonishment in her phoenix eyes; this result was somewhat beyond her expectations.

Previously, when she said she wanted to see a miracle, it was mostly to show support for Jiang Qing, as she did not truly believe in her heart that Li Luo could contend with Wang Hejiu and Zhao Beixuan, but that final arrow from Li Luo was truly stunning.

The power of a dual resonance—that was a power even she yearned for.

As the emotions in her heart gradually calmed, the Princess turned her gaze toward Jiang Qing and smiled gracefully: "Junior Sister Jiang, this miracle is indeed breathtaking. This is the first time I have ever seen the power of a dual resonance before the Resonant Master stage."

"Li Luo is, after all, the bloodline of Master and Mistress. Since those two were so outstanding, how could Li Luo be ordinary?" Jiang Qing said.

"Marquis Yangxuan and Marquis Lan were the youngest Resonant Masters in our Great Xia; they were indeed stunning to the world back then," the Princess agreed.

Although she knew this was the Princess's way of winning people over, even Jiang Qing had to admit that the Princess possessed both poise and breadth of mind; it was no wonder she attracted the admiration and reverence of so many fourth-year students.

The Princess's gaze shifted, and she suddenly said: "I see that Li Luo has a Water Resonance and a Wood Resonance?"

Jiang Qing nodded.

"Junior Sister Jiang should also know that the King has a congenital defect in his body and must take medicine year-round to stabilize it. Over the years, the Royal Court has sought many experts to try and treat him, but all were in vain. Some experts once said that for this defect of the King's, one might need to try resonance power with healing effects, such as a Water Resonance, Light Resonance, or Wood Resonance..."

"Although Li Luo's strength is only at the Resonant Stage right now, I wonder if he could try to treat the King?" the Princess said, her red lips slightly parted.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Qing could not help but feel astonished: "Your Highness wants Li Luo to treat the King?"

The Princess said with some helplessness: "Although it sounds a bit absurd, I do not want to give up any sliver of hope that might exist. We must at least try."

Jiang Qing hesitated slightly.

The Princess reached out, took Jiang Qing's small hand, and looked at her sincerely with her phoenix eyes: "Junior Sister Jiang, you need not have any other worries, because regardless of whether it succeeds or not, the Royal Court will not hold any blame."

"Just treat this as a desperate sister's helpless act to help her brother."

This sentence touched Jiang Qing slightly, but she was also an extremely intelligent person. She understood that the Princess was no naive girl; she was wary of the other's shrewdness and methods even herself. Therefore, the Princess's sudden desire for Li Luo to try treating the King was not just a whim.

The probability of this treatment having an effect was too small; after all, even Jiang Qing did not believe that Li Luo, a mere Resonant Stage cultivator, could accomplish what even some Resonant Masters could not.

Yet the Princess still made such a request. The deeper meaning was actually aimed at her... because as long as Li Luo took action, regardless of success or failure, the Luolan Mansion would have some connection with the Princess, and her relationship with the Princess would undoubtedly advance further.

After all, in many cases, the advancement of a relationship only requires a small opportunity.

In the end, it was still the Princess trying to win over their relationship.

Jiang Qing's thoughts raced. She did not intend to refuse the goodwill extended by the Princess; after all, in this Great Xia, the Royal Court remained the orthodoxy, and besides the Saint Profound Star Academy and the neutral Long Baoxing, they possessed the strongest power.

Strengthening ties with them was not a bad thing for the Luolan Mansion.

Thus, in the end, Jiang Qing nodded slightly and said: "Since Your Highness has spoken, we will naturally assist with all our might. However, Your Highness should not hold any expectations. Even if Li Luo possesses a Water Resonance and a Wood Resonance, he is, after all, still just a small Resonant Stage cultivator."

A joyful smile appeared on the Princess's stunning face, making her phoenix eyes appear even more slender and charming.

"Then I shall thank Junior Sister Jiang and Junior Brother 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 Shenjun.

"Haha, congratulations, Junior Sister Jiang. Not only did you end the ranking battle early, but Li Luo also successfully defeated a strong enemy. I presume the two of you have a good chance of taking first place together," Gong Shenjun said with a hearty laugh.

Jiang Qing said: "Senior Brother Gong is too kind. It is just an ordinary ranking battle; it is nothing."

Gong Shenjun laughed: "Your standards are too high. You might be used to taking first place in points, but Li Luo is a beginner after all. Having a good start is more important than anything."

Although Jiang Qing knew Gong Shenjun's intentions, she could not find any fault in his actions or words, so she could not treat him coldly and could only say: "Then I shall borrow your auspicious words, Senior Brother Gong."

Gong Shenjun smiled, then turned his gaze to the Princess at the side and laughed: "Luan Yu, seeing the smile on your face, what were you discussing with Junior Sister Jiang earlier?"

The Princess smiled slightly, her temperament elegant and noble: "Nothing much, I was just thinking of asking Li Luo to try and treat the King later."

Upon hearing this, Gong Shenjun could not help but be stunned, then said: "This... trying is fine too."

Originally, he wanted to say it was a bit absurd, but he changed his words in the end, after all, Jiang Qing was also there.

Gong Shenjun did not dwell on this, but smiled at Jiang Qing: "Junior Sister Jiang, it is said that the Dark Cave will open this year. This is a major event; if there is an opportunity then, we must cooperate more."

Jiang Qing nodded.

Seeing this, Gong Shenjun did not say more and turned to leave with his group.

The Princess watched his departing figure. This Gong Shenjun was also quite formidable in his conduct; everyone knew his intentions, yet he was able to endure and never took any further steps toward Jiang Qing. Perhaps he also understood very well that when the timing was not right, taking one wrong step would mean no more chances.

He truly knew how to endure; he had the style of his father.

"Your Highness, I will take my leave first. Regarding the King's matter, I will communicate with Li Luo later. If there is no problem, we will find a time to try." The battle on Li Luo's side had already reached a result, so Jiang Qing lost interest in continuing to watch. She said this to the Princess and then lightly leaped off the high wall.

The Princess watched Jiang Qing's departing silhouette and smiled slightly.

Jiang Qing had great potential. If Gong Shenjun really managed to win her over, it would be very troublesome in the future. Therefore, she did not hope that Gong Shenjun could truly win the beauty's heart.

The Princess turned her head and looked at the light screen where Li Luo had fought earlier. Li Luo, oh Li Luo, you must guard this fiancée of yours well...