The Art of Subduing Dragons

Chapter 45

When Luo Qingci said this, Su Yu and the others were stunned, while Nangong Jue and his companions were at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

Then Luo Qingci heard the system prompt: "Chiqing's favorability -10."

Luo Qingci was exasperated; she finally understood that this little dragon cub disapproved of her flirting around with others. Such a petty fellow—she can only be nice to her alone?

Luo Qingci sighed, blaming herself for offending this little ancestor with her loose tongue.

On the other side, Chu Xun couldn't hold back anymore and said, "Senior, are you suggesting we should still take advantage of them?"

Nangong Jue cupped his hands and asked, "Senior Chi, I must ask, have I offended you in any way? It seems like you might have some grievances against us."

Luo Qingci looked at Nangong Jue. Being the protagonist of the novel, Nangong Jue had a refined and elegant appearance, which made him quite likable among the immortals. He had a dignified and graceful demeanor that easily won people over.

Unfortunately, once people saw through his true nature, his appearance became irrelevant. He might not be terrible, but his actions in the relationship with the female protagonist were enough for Luo Qingci to pass a death sentence on him.

"So you mean to say that I'm targeting you, right?" Luo Qingci was very straightforward, which would have left ordinary people speechless.

But Nangong Jue was no ordinary person. He nodded seriously and said, "Indeed."

Luo Qingci smiled. Her mask, made from dream demon skin, was silver and had a hollow area on the forehead, with the edges resembling wings. It covered her nose, leaving only her lips and chin exposed.

Although her entire face was hidden, the eyes and lips visible were so clear that her smile was unmistakable—lazy, indifferent, yet compelling.

When Ruan Li had seen her before, her face was completely covered by the ugly mask. At that time, Ruan Li was too young to imagine what she looked like and thought she might also be unattractive. But as she grew older, her memories of those eyes and demeanor told her that Chi Qing must look very beautiful.

Now, with the mask off, that touch of color, and her smile, Ruan Li found it hard to look away.

"Favorability +10."

Luo Qingci: ...

Is this favorability so erratic?

Nangong Jue watched Luo Qingci's smile, which should have been annoying but instead made him curious about her identity. The name Chi Qing was probably false.

After Luo Qingci finished smiling, she turned serious and glanced at Nangong Jue and his companions. With a slight curl of her lips, she said casually, "Sorry, I'm not targeting you. I just wanted to say that everyone here is... a man, and I don't like men. I can't control myself. Please forgive me."

This reason left Nangong Jue and his companions speechless. Chu Xun couldn't stand it anymore and said, "Young Master, we have urgent matters to attend to. We shouldn't waste time here. If we delay any longer, we might miss our chance."

Nangong Jue recalled their purpose and said, "We have urgent matters to attend to and cannot stay any longer. Take care, and we'll meet again."

Su Yu and the others also bowed in return and saw the four of them off.

"However, I'm curious. Nangong Jue is about to break through to the Golden Core stage. By all rights, he shouldn't be traveling around. Besides, they were originally in Yunzhong, far from here. How did they return?" Hua Xuwan asked curiously.