The Art of Subduing Dragons

Chapter 191

Since Luo Qingci's true identity was revealed, Su Yu's whole demeanor improved significantly.

As a result, the disciples of the Tianyan Sect noticed that not only was Lord Ruan Li looking increasingly radiant, but even their sect leader seemed to be in high spirits.

The most notable change was that, in previous years, the sect leader rarely visited the Cold Dew Courtyard except to see Lord Ruan Li, fearing that it would remind him of his lost love. However, since Lord Ruan Li took on a disciple, the sect leader frequently visited the Cold Dew Courtyard. He even chose to practice swordplay at Qingxuan Pavilion in the former Ze Courtyard rather than at the main peak.

Wan Che, Jiang Yue Bai, and Qin Jian were all puzzled by this. Eventually, they couldn't resist and went to take a look. It was said that after their visit, the three elders returned with furrowed brows, looking confused and somewhat dazed.

"What did they see that could make the three elders react like this?" asked the young girl named Fu Ling, who had just joined the Tianyan Sect. She was still young and cute, and she couldn't help but ask when she overheard the discussion.

The others were startled by her question and quickly shushed her.

"Be sure not to let the Peak Master hear this."

Fu Ling shrank back a bit, unconsciously clutching a light purple bead hanging from her neck, and made a gesture for silence. She pleaded, "I have already seen them leave. You can continue."

The others looked at each other. One of Wan Che's disciples, who had been sneaking around, said, "I overheard the conversation between Nanyang Jun and my master. Apparently, when the sect leader was practicing swordplay, Longchi was sitting nearby, commenting on the leader's moves and asking Lord Ruan Li to demonstrate. She herself was enjoying tea brought by the sect leader and eating plum cakes made by Lord Ruan Li. It was said that the tea, which was a gift from the owner of the Su Ling Tavern, was very precious, and my master had longed for it for a long time, but the leader had skillfully avoided giving any away."

"I heard that too. And about Lord Ruan Li, she seems so otherworldly. Every time I see her, I get extremely nervous. She's a formidable practitioner of the minor ascension realm, and except for her former master, Lord Huaizhu, no one in the immortal gate can match her. Yet she personally cooks pastries for Longchi. I heard that the plum cakes are Lord Huaizhu's favorite, and Lord Ruan Li only makes them for her. Even the sect leader can only get a piece or two."

Although Fu Ling had been in the sect for less than a year, she had heard a lot about Lord Huaizhu and her two disciples. She frowned, saying, "This isn't right."

The others were taken aback. "What's wrong?"

"The sect leader and Lord Ruan Li are acting this way because the person looks like Lord Huaizhu. It's unfair to Lord Huaizhu. No matter how similar they look, they are not the same person. It's wrong to treat Longchi this way when he didn't receive the same treatment as Lord Ruan Li, who took the beating, gave the sect leader jade bamboo, taught them sword techniques, and fought alongside Lord Ruan Li."

Seeing her serious expression, the older disciples were at a loss for words.

After a moment, an elder patted her on the head and said, "We juniors shouldn't comment on the affairs of our elders. They've experienced things we can't imagine. The battle with the demon dragon was fierce, and after Lord Huaizhu fell, both the sect leader and Lord Ruan Li were deeply affected. Those ten years must have been very hard for them. The dead are gone, and the living remain. It's better to have something to hold on to than to live in eternal despair."