The Art of Subduing Dragons

Chapter 156

Luo Qingci looked at them for a moment before continuing, "You should have more faith in her. She cares about certain things, not to take them but to protect them. So even if demonic energy invades her body, she won't compromise. Entrusting the future of the dragon clan to her is far better than leaving it to Mo Yan. Mo Yan also has his desires, but his aims inevitably involve plundering others. Besides, I am her master; whether she is human or dragon, she can't sever that bond. I won't let her become a demon."

The dragon who had spoken earlier quickly cupped his hands in apology, "Lord Huaizhu, please forgive me. I wasn't questioning His Highness. Although I didn't understand her before, in just a few encounters, we've already seen clearly what kind of person she is. I'm just worried that if she is corrupted by the demon race, what should we do then?"

Luo Qingci nodded, "I'll find a way to deal with the demonic energy in her body. For now, there's no major issue."

After seeing them off, Luo Qingci looked at Su Yu and glanced at the direction Cheng Su had left. "Have you angered her? Why are you still standing here dumbly?"

Su Yu's face suddenly flushed red. She moved her lips a few times and asked, "Is there anything you need, Master?"

Luo Qingci shook her head, "No, go ahead."

Only then did Su Yu turn and leave quickly.

Luo Qingci couldn't help but smile slightly. Well, let them sort it out.

She then turned and went back into the room but staggered at the door. The battle with Mo Yan had left her physically drained, relying entirely on the system to keep her going. If it hadn't been for her mutual breathing with Ruan Li earlier, she would have collapsed.

Now, the fatigue and weakness suppressed by the system surged back, and she was struggling to cope.

"If you keep this up, your body will be ruined," the system couldn't hold back anymore.

Luo Qingci forced a smile and braced herself against the doorframe, cold sweat streaming down her forehead. "Thank goodness this body is tough enough to withstand it."

The system was exasperated, "No matter how tough you are, this isn't sustainable. You need to rest. If it really comes down to it, you should..."

It suddenly fell silent, leaving Luo Qingci puzzled.

After a long pause, the system finally spoke, "You could try dual cultivation."

Luo Qingci's pale face flushed with a red hue, clearly embarrassed.

She raised her hand to push the door but hesitated, knowing that Ruan Li was very concerned about her injuries. If she went in now, it would only upset Ruan Li further.

Thinking this, she withdrew her hand and steadied her voice, "Ah Li, I need to discuss something with Elder Guang. You should rest for now; I'll be back shortly."

With that, she turned and walked outside.

Before she had gone far, the door behind her opened. Ruan Li, looking very anxious, called out tentatively, "Master?"

Luo Qingci steadied herself and slowly turned around, offering a smile. "What's wrong? Can't bear to be apart for even a moment?"

Ruan Li's face turned red. "That's not it."

She looked Luo Qingci up and down, bit her lip, and finally said softly, "You should come back sooner; you need to rest."

"I know. I just need to ask a few questions and will return soon." Luo Qingci said calmly, then stepped outside.