The Art of Subduing Dragons

Chapter 129

Luo Qingci couldn't do much more than reflect on the current situation of the Immortal Gate. This was their own doing and what they deserved.

Moreover, things can only be rebuilt after they are broken. If they hadn't been driven to a desperate situation, those stubborn people would never have chosen to seek peace with the dragon race.

Continuing this conflict is not good for either side, but if true peace is to be achieved, the key ultimately lies with the dragon race.

However, she couldn't just wait for Ruan Li to lead and control the dragon race. The hatred and humiliation of the dragon race couldn't be quelled simply by eliminating one Tian Ji Zi. Only when their anger had subsided somewhat would Ruan Li's intervention be effective. Otherwise, it would be unfair to Ruan Li, not only making it impossible for her to succeed but also causing her to lose support among the dragon race.

But slaughter, regardless of its justification, inevitably affects innocent people. She only hoped that the innocent disciples of the Immortal Gate could escape disaster.

Especially Su Yu. As her mentor, she had been incompetent. At that time, Ruan Li had gone mad, and she was seriously injured, unable to take Su Yu with her. Now, she was most concerned about Su Yu's safety.

"Don't worry, she's unharmed. However, the dragon race is in a killing frenzy right now, and the outside is in chaos, especially the two sects in Chaisang. Among them, Tian Yan Sect is the worst hit. The mountain protection array has been breached, and the sect has been set ablaze. The disciples of Tian Yan Sect are fleeing in all directions, their situation is dire."

Luo Qingci felt a tightening in her chest upon hearing this and furrowed her brows involuntarily. Ruan Li, lost in her own thoughts, was brought back to reality by Luo Qingci's worried expression. She immediately became concerned. "Master, why are you frowning?"

Luo Qingci glanced at her and patted her head gently. "I'm worried about your senior sister. When the dragon race attacked Tian Yan Sect, with your uncle Mo Yan there, even Gu Zhi and the others couldn't handle it. Tian Yan Sect is in great danger. The chaos between humans and dragons makes me worry about how she is faring."

Ruan Li thought of Su Yu and felt a surge of guilt. In the fragments of her memories, only Su Yu's sad and fearful face remained.

"It's my fault. I should have taken her with me. It was so dangerous there. What will she do if no one protects her?" Ruan Li's heart was small, small enough that the people she cared about could be counted on one hand, and one corner was reserved for her senior sister Su Yu.

"It's not your fault. At that time, you were in no condition to care for her, and besides, you were being controlled by evil thoughts. You wouldn't remember Su Yu. It's my problem," Luo Qingci said, feeling guilty herself, though this was already the second time she had tried to make amends.

"Master, are you feeling guilty because you care too much about me and feel you've wronged my senior sister?" Ruan Li could sense Luo Qingci's emotions clearly and asked softly.

Luo Qingci's guilt deepened. "As her mentor, I should have protected my disciple and treated everyone equally. She didn't know about our bond, so she probably feels that I'm extremely biased. If someone else, with a less forgiving nature, would have harbored resentment, but she hasn't. She still respects me as her irresponsible master and cares for you as her junior sister. A Li, your senior sister is a person of deep emotions. Regardless of what happens in the future, or the fate of the human and dragon races, I hope that you two will remain as close as ever, like sisters."

Ruan Li looked up at the serious expression on the woman before her. Her demeanor was very different from earlier, now stern and earnest.

In truth, after Luo Qingci's identity was revealed, even though Ruan Li referred to her as Master, she saw Luo Qingci more as Chi Qing. Now, she seemed to realize that she and Luo Qingci were indeed master and disciple, separated by one generation.