The Art of Subduing Dragons

Chapter 80

Luo Qingci's current situation was quite awkward. Although Xiao Yun and the others didn't say anything, it was clear that everyone looked at her with curiosity and scrutiny.

A Divine Soul expert with no sect, wearing a mask, suddenly appeared in the Shifang Secret Realm to save Ruan Li, then disappeared with her for ten years, and has repeatedly protected Ruan Li. It was only natural that people would be unable to suppress their curiosity and discussions.

Luo Qingci couldn't stay with Ruan Li the entire way back, so she had been with Ruan Li almost continuously. Now that they had entered Chaisang, she found Ruan Li while everyone else was resting.

Ruan Li had actually sensed Luo Qingci's distracted state in recent days. When she saw Luo Qingci approaching her alone, she vaguely realized Luo Qingci's intentions.

"Ah Li." Luo Qingci didn't know how to begin. At a time like this, it seemed inappropriate for Chi Qing to leave her, no matter what the excuse was. But Luo Qingci had to leave; only her current identity could help Ruan Li.

"You're leaving, aren't you?" Ruan Li surprisingly remained calm. Looking at Chi Qing, she said calmly.

Luo Qingci was taken aback. She frowned and glanced in the direction of Tianyan Sect. She suddenly changed her mind. Even if she was anxious, she shouldn't make Ruan Li feel abandoned by Chi Qing again.

Looking at Ruan Li, she shook her head, "What are you talking about? How could I leave you in your current situation? It's just that my identity doesn't allow me to protect you forcefully within Tianyan Sect. The reason I've been so unsettled these days is that my situation is special; being without a sect and a mask makes me appear suspicious to others. Besides, for some reasons, I'm unwilling to interact too much with the Immortal sect."

When Luo Qingci said she wasn't leaving, Ruan Li's eyes lit up with a twinkle like starlight. After hearing her words, she was still full of joy, shaking her head and quickly saying, "I understand. I won't make things difficult for you. Tianyan Sect is my sect. Although this situation is difficult to handle, they will certainly protect me. Even though there may be a price to pay, my life won't be in danger. You don't have to stay."

Afterward, she glanced down at her toes and said softly, "I was unhappy just now, but since you explained, and haven't neglected me because of it, I'm content."

Her straightforward words revealed her feelings, making Ruan Li a bit embarrassed. She didn't even dare look at Luo Qingci.

Luo Qingci's eyes were full of guilt and tenderness. How could this girl be so naive? Is it possible to feel satisfied just because she likes someone?

Although Luo Qingci didn't think she could accept Ruan Li's feelings, she felt pain for her and respected every genuine emotion. Therefore, she couldn't just let her demean herself and ignore her feelings because they weren't what Luo Qingci wanted.

For Ruan Li, her heart was always infinitely soft.

Looking at Ruan Li, who was staring at her toes, Luo Qingci suddenly thought of a saying: "A woman looking down at her toes is already the most beautiful in the world."

"Ah Li, no matter how many flattering words people say, without action, they are worthless. If I were to abandon you just because of so-called difficulties, you should consider me as a stranger from then on. Moreover, in this world, true difficulties only arise when something is not important. When your safety is at stake, there is no such thing as difficulty."

Luo Qingci spoke very seriously. She always knew that Ruan Li was sentimental, but she absolutely didn't want the term "love-struck" to apply to Ruan Li. Before loving someone else, one must love oneself well.