Chapter 421: Gong Shenjun's Condition

After Vice Dean Suxin threw out rewards that left everyone dazzled and mesmerized, she departed in a leisurely manner.

"Tsk tsk, as expected of the Saint Profound Star Academy, its foundation is truly profound."

Li Luo sighed incessantly; no matter which of the items Vice Dean Suxin had mentioned earlier, they were absolutely top-tier treasures. Not to mention a down-and-out Young Master of the House Luolan like him, even Gong Shenjun and the Princess would surely be moved by them.

Clearly, in order to obtain the Dragon Bone Holy Grail, the academy was also willing to bleed heavily.

"Li Luo, congratulations on becoming the big winner of this treasure selection." As Li Luo sighed, the Princess approached gracefully, a teasing smile appearing on her smooth, fair, oval-shaped cheeks.

Li Luo said modestly: "Just lucky, just lucky. And come to think of it, it's all thanks to the Princess and Senior Gong Shenjun. If you two hadn't pointed out the 'Gold Jade Profound Elephant Blade', how could I have had this stroke of fortune?"

The Princess's smile faltered slightly, and she said: "You are really asking for a beating with that remark."

She and Gong Shenjun had indeed come for the hidden "Gold Jade Profound Elephant Blade" at the start, but it was likely that neither of them had expected that in the end, the blade would not fall to either of them, but would instead be snatched by Li Luo, who was only in the Resonance Master stage.

Although she had originally come with a trial-and-error mindset and didn't care too much about success or failure, this remark from Li Luo was truly a bit infuriating.

Upon hearing this, Li Luo hurriedly pulled Jiang Qing'e over to block her.

"You should really keep this person of yours in check," the Princess chided Jiang Qing'e helplessly.

Jiang Qing'e smiled: "If the Princess wants to strike, feel free to do so. I guarantee I won't intervene."

The Princess curled her lips slightly and said: "I don't believe that. Who doesn't know that you, Jiang Qing'e, are the most protective of this kid? If I really touched him, wouldn't you fall out with me?"

A rare flush of red appeared on Jiang Qing'e's usually calm, beautiful face. Her gaze swept over and she saw the smug, smiling expression on Li Luo behind her, so she immediately jabbed her elbow backward fiercely.

Li Luo's smile froze instantly, and he clutched his chest, looking resentfully at Jiang Qing'e, who had suddenly attacked him.

The Princess watched the two bickering with a smile, and in her heart, she gained a deeper understanding of the feelings and relationship between them. She already knew Jiang Qing'e's temperament—resilient and opinionated, intelligent and sharp, plus her own cultivation talent. Such a person, even for someone as proud as herself, was worthy of admiration, which was why she had repeatedly tried to get closer to her.

Within the academy, Jiang Qing'e's reputation was also excellent. Although she didn't deliberately create a gentle and approachable persona like the Princess did, she didn't show the slightest bit of arrogance when interacting with others. However, the Princess understood that Jiang Qing'e always maintained a relationship that was neither too close nor too distant, stopping at the appropriate point, and this included her.

Yet, only when facing Li Luo could the Princess sense the other side of Jiang Qing'e beneath that calm and unruffled state of mind.

However, the two stopped bickering quickly because Li Luo saw Gong Shenjun walking over.

Gong Shenjun walked over, first flashing a warm smile at the three of them, and then, without wasting words, he cast his gaze toward Li Luo and went straight to the point: "Junior Li Luo, I came to find you mainly because there is a matter that is rather presumptuous, and I don't know if I can bring it up."

His words were sincere, and his attitude was quite good.

Li Luo said gloomily: "Since Senior Gong Shenjun has already said it's presumptuous... then why not just not say it?"

Gong Shenjun paused, likely not expecting Li Luo to be so blunt, directly telling him not to speak.

However, he still smiled: "It seems Junior Li Luo has guessed it... I am indeed here for the 'Gold Jade Profound Elephant Blade'. I would like to ask if Junior Li Luo is willing to make an exchange with me. You are skilled with dual blades, and I can exchange a set of dual-blade Gold Eye Treasure Tools for the Gold Jade Profound Elephant Blade in your hands."

"A set of dual-blade Gold Eye Treasure Tools."

Li Luo couldn't deny that he was slightly tempted. The conditions offered by Gong Shenjun were indeed quite enticing, as this was truly what he wanted most.

Li Luo glanced at Jiang Qing'e, but the latter did not speak, clearly leaving the decision to him.

Li Luo pondered for a few seconds and smiled: "Why is Senior Gong Shenjun so obsessed with this blade?"

Gong Shenjun said helplessly: "Because it was once the personal blade of the Dean, an object of a King-level powerhouse. If I could possess it, perhaps I might gain some insights."

Li Luo's eyes flickered. A moment later, he shook his head slowly and said: "My apologies, Senior Gong Shenjun. I do indeed want a dual-blade Gold Eye Treasure Tool, but this blade chose me of its own accord. If I were to trade it away, it would truly chill its 'blade heart'. I cannot do such a cruel thing!"

The Princess and Jiang Qing'e on the side couldn't help but want to laugh. Chill its blade heart?

Regarding Li Luo's refusal, Gong Shenjun was silent for a moment, then said: "Will Junior Li Luo not reconsider? If the dual-blade Gold Eye Treasure Tool is not enough, I can add some other conditions."

Li Luo shook his head, appearing very firm.

"Alright, then consider it my presumption."

Seeing this, Gong Shenjun smiled. He didn't continue to waste his breath, and after greeting Jiang Qing'e and the Princess, he turned and left.

Li Luo watched Gong Shenjun's departing back and said: "If I refused Senior Gong Shenjun, will I be retaliated against?"

The Princess smiled sweetly and said: "Rest assured, this Imperial Brother of mine is very calculating. You possess something more important than the Gold Jade Profound Elephant Blade, and I haven't seen him do anything in secret, have I?"

"Something more important than the Gold Jade Profound Elephant Blade?" Li Luo was a bit puzzled.

Then he saw the Princess cast a smiling gaze toward Jiang Qing'e.

Li Luo immediately gave a dry laugh and explained: "Your Highness is mistaken; actually, it is I who have been possessed."

"Whatever."

The Princess laughed: "So you don't need to worry about Gong Shenjun. He has maintained his reputation in the academy for so many years and won't stain it because of you. After all, forcing someone to hand over a treasure they obtained isn't a good look."

Li Luo nodded.

"By the way, if you have time in the next two days, accompany me to the palace again," the three chatted for a while longer, and the Princess said to Li Luo.

Going to the palace was naturally to treat the little Prince.

Li Luo nodded in agreement. The Ticket Tournament had temporarily concluded, and they still had over half a month of rest to adjust their state to deal with that grand feast for all the academies in the Eastern Divine Continent.

Additionally, Li Luo also thought of some other very important things.

That was that he had now stepped into the Resonance Transformation stage, which was the final realm of the Resonance Master stage, so he was not far from the General stage.

At this time, he finally needed to start considering the problem of his third resonance.