The Art of Subduing Dragons

Chapter 143

Luo Qingci and Ruan Li exchanged a glance and felt a bit reassured. They were about to take the most difficult path in the world, and with so few companions, having Meng Qiao join them, despite still being outnumbered, meant they would not be walking alone with just the three of them.

Yun Xuan and Meng Qiao needed to deal with Meng Zhou's body, and Luo Qingci, concerned about Su Yu, decided they should split up and then regroup at the Su Ling Tavern.

Although Ruan Li's presence could introduce some uncertainties, it was crucial for the Six Wonders Pavilion's expedition, whether to rescue the dragons or to let the pavilion see the attitude of the dragon prince. Every step counted.

"Master, should we go find Senior Sister now?" Now that they were in Fufeng and alone, Ruan Li no longer wanted to hide in Luo Qingci's sleeve. She comfortably nestled into Luo Qingci's chest, clinging to her clothes and peeking out at her.

From this angle, she could only see the chin exposed beneath the mask. Despite the awkward angle, Luo Qingci's face was so pleasing that Ruan Li still found it very charming.

More importantly, although she had grown up and Luo Qingci was no longer the same person she once was, she still cherished being close to her, feeling her heartbeat and warmth. This was an inexpressible sense of safety from her childhood and still brought her happiness and contentment.

Her tail was moving around in Luo Qingci's embrace, and her hind paws were unconsciously tapping.

Luo Qingci couldn't ignore the little dragon causing a fuss in her arms, and she reached out to tap Ruan Li's paw, "What are your paws doing?"

Realizing what she had done, Ruan Li quickly pulled her paw back and hid again.

Luo Qingci couldn't help but laugh at her cuteness and poked her gently, "Are you shy?"

Ruan Li didn't speak, so Luo Qingci pinched her lightly, "Is it so comfortable in my arms that you're getting shy and making small mistakes?"

Ruan Li stirred inside, revealing a pair of dragon horns and some uncontrollable dragon whiskers due to embarrassment, which made Luo Qingci want to laugh even more.

She had turned back into a little red dragon.

Not wanting to come out, Ruan Li's actions made Luo Qingci feel both amused and touched. She kissed her on the forehead, causing Ruan Li to blush deeply, her big eyes full of shyness.

As they approached Su Ling Tavern in Fufeng City, Ruan Li suddenly thought of something. She cautiously asked, "Master, what if Senior Sister finds out about our relationship? What would she think?"

Luo Qingci was taken aback. Before she could answer, Ruan Li continued, "And what should Senior Sister call me?"

"Cough, cough..." Luo Qingci was surprised by Ruan Li's thoughts and ended up coughing. She had never considered this before and thought of the term "Shijie" (師娘, wife of the master).

Realizing this, she felt both awkward and embarrassed. She lightly tapped Ruan Li's head and said, "What are you thinking? Do you want your Senior Sister to call you 'Shijie'?"

Ruan Li's nostrils flared, and she shrank back, "I don't want that."

Once the thought occurred, it was hard to dismiss. Luo Qingci found it increasingly absurd and hurried to pick up the pace. Moreover, their relationship would be unacceptable in the cultivation world. While she didn't mind, Su Yu, being a native, might not accept it, so she wasn't planning to mention it.

Upon arriving in Fufeng City, Luo Qingci immediately sensed the formation hidden in the air.

She pondered briefly and then tapped Ruan Li, who swiftly reentered her sleeve. Luo Qingci released her spiritual power, sealing Ruan Li's presence, and descended in front of Fufeng City.