The Art of Subduing Dragons

Chapter 29

When Luoqing Ci saw Ruan Li, she had already returned from the Xun Courtyard.

Luoqing Ci looked her up and down. Today, Ruan Li wore a light blue dress, simple and unadorned. Her hair was tied up with a wooden hairpin, making her look as upright and slender as a bamboo stalk. When she looked at Luoqing Ci, there was a trace of respect in her eyes, and her demeanor was very proper.

"Did you deliver the items?"

"Yes, Master. They have been delivered. However, Lord Zitan said that the most crucial items are still the Seven-leaf Glaze Flower and the Snow Lotus Fruit." As she spoke, a hint of frustration appeared on her face. "Disciple is incapable."

"From now on, go to Xuan Peak every two days until you find them." Luoqing Ci replied indifferently.

Ruan Li responded softly.

"Are you resentful towards me?" Luoqing Ci suddenly asked, surprising Ruan Li.

Ruan Li raised her head in astonishment and then clasped her hands and said solemnly, "No, Master, everything you do has its reasons."

Luoqing Ci almost laughed but felt a bit helpless. Some people would say they were not resentful to your face but would probably harbor complaints behind your back.

"You seem to be in good condition today."

Ruan Li straightened up and looked at Luoqing Ci. "Yes, thank you, Master."

After saying this, she glanced at Luoqing Ci, trying to gauge her expression.

"Since that's the case, come with me to the West Peak. Your task these days will be to gather spirit herbs and deliver them to the Xun Courtyard's alchemy room. You can stop once Lord Zitan says it's enough. If you can't find them all, go to the West Peak yourself."

When Ruan Li thanked Luoqing Ci, Luoqing Ci almost lost her composure. She almost thought Ruan Li had discovered what she had done. Although she could now toe the line of the system's standards, being directly exposed would not be a mere warning.

Ruan Li did not notice anything unusual. She nodded and followed Luoqing Ci.

She kept her eyes on Luoqing Ci, who was fully aware of Ruan Li's scrutiny. This was not the time to reveal her true identity. Every step had to be meticulously proper.

The West Peak waterfall was the most spectacular waterfall in the entire Immortal Sect. All the water of the Tianyan Sect flowed from this waterfall. The massive drop formed a waterfall hundreds of meters wide and over ninety meters high, like a celestial curtain hanging down. The abundant and immense flow of water cascaded down like a thousand horses leaping, resembling a silver river pouring down, roaring and then crashing into a huge deep pool, splashing mist everywhere.

The sound of the water was like thunder, audible several kilometers away.

When Luoqing Ci saw the massive stone at the base of the waterfall, her face unconsciously paled. She tightened her right hand involuntarily, and a suffocating feeling suddenly surged up.

She remembered that this formation had been specially set up by Tianji Zi for her.

The original owner had been forced to sit in this formation for an hour every day after building the foundation, which was later extended. She had spent the early stages of her cultivation here, and later, there was that cold and eerie Yin Pool.

Luoqing Ci's chest tightened. If she hadn't been standing here, she would have never known about the original owner's experience.

"Why wasn't this in my previous memories?" Luoqing Ci couldn't help but ask the system.