A gentle breeze seemed to pass, and Su Luo felt the pressure vanish. She then saw a person standing before her.
Li Tianjue!
With a casual wave of his hand, the overwhelming energy that the crowd could not bear receded like a tide. The four dark guards were struck as if by lightning, their recent attacks all rebounding. They spat blood one after another and fell to the ground.
As the light and shadows disappeared and the dust settled, when the crowd finally recovered, they found that the four dark guards were all unconscious.
The crowd gasped. These were the strongest guards beside Emperor Yun Cang.
They were defeated by Young Master Li in a single move.
The ministers and Emperor Yun Cang stood stiffly, frozen in place. They looked at Li Tianjue, who was like a celestial being, trembling and unable to utter a word.
Tang Xiaoguo rushed forward, holding Su Luo's hand, and said happily, "That's great, Sister Su. You're alright."
Su Luo also breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "Xiaoguo, I've made you worry." Then, she turned to Li Tianjue and said, "Senior Brother, thank you for saving me again."
"I just couldn't stand seeing people gang up on you. My actions have nothing to do with you."
"Stubborn mouth."
Su Luo wrinkled her nose. This man was truly tsundere.
If he didn't admit it, so be it.
Li Tianjue stood with his hands behind his back, his expression unchanged. He said to the steward from Qingxu Tian, "Cancel Yun Cang Kingdom's recruitment this year. No one has been selected in this competition."
The steward was shocked but could only say, "Yes."
Emperor Yun Cang and the others were startled. "Young Master Li, please show mercy..."
Li Tianjue remained expressionless, showing no room for negotiation. He merely glanced at Tang Xiaoguo and, without another word, turned to leave.
"Wait!"
Su Luo quickly called out to him, "Senior Brother, what about me?"
Tang Xiaoguo also became anxious and pleaded, looking at Li Tianjue, "Yes, Senior Brother! Sister Su just defeated the First Prince, so Sister Su should be admitted..."
Li Tianjue's eyes turned cold, startling Tang Xiaoguo into shrinking back. He then looked at Su Luo and said, "You disrupted the competition. Qingxu Tian will not accept you. Give up."
Though not old, she possessed a peculiar ability that could even seal his spiritual power. Furthermore, she caused trouble as soon as she appeared. If he took her back, Qingxu Tian would surely not be peaceful.
He would never take such a troublemaker.
"Senior Brother, you really won't take me? Are you that heartless!"
Su Luo's tone was not heavy, but she was starting to feel displeased.
It was true that he had saved her just now, but she had worked so hard and earnestly, yet still couldn't gain his approval. She felt greatly disappointed.
Her expression turned a bit colder, and Su Luo said seriously, "I'll ask you one last time, will you take me or not?"
Li Tianjue paid no attention to Su Luo's words, as if he hadn't heard them. He said lightly, "Xiaoguo, let's go, it's time to return."
Tang Xiaoguo was extremely reluctant and pleaded, "Senior Brother, please..."
"If you don't leave, then stay here."
Without any room for negotiation, Li Tianjue left without looking back.
Emperor Yun Cang and Su Fengnian exchanged glances, not expecting their son to miss out on this opportunity despite passing the assessment.
However, Li Tianjue's earlier display of power was so god-like that they dared not even think of resisting. They could only vent their anger on Su Luo. Since the matter was irreversible, they would let her face the harshest punishment.
Could a mere rebellious daughter of the Su family truly contend against the entire royal family of Yun Cang Kingdom?
Emperor Yun Cang sneered and was about to order Su Luo's arrest when he suddenly heard her shout, "Li Tianjue!"
"Don't shout, Young Master Li won't take you."
Marquis Wu An said fiercely, "Now that he's gone, you should obediently accept your fate."
Su Luo looked at Li Tianjue's retreating back, but said calmly, "Does he not return once he leaves? Believe it or not, I'll count to three, and he'll come back to take me to Qingxu Tian."
Shangguan Hanyu, with his blackened face, sarcastically mocked, "Who do you think you are? Have you gone mad!"
With countless eyes upon her, Su Luo crossed her arms and casually began to count, "One, two..."
At the same time, she gathered her spiritual energy, focusing her voice into a beam and secretly sending it into Li Tianjue's ear as he moved away: "Li Tianjue, if you don't come back, your fifth junior brother will truly be beyond saving."
Suddenly, Li Tianjue's figure stiffened, and he stopped.
Then, he slowly turned around.
"I'm serious. I can save your fifth junior brother. As long as you take me back to Qingxu Tian, I guarantee he'll be cured instantly!"
From over ten zhang away, Li Tianjue gazed at Su Luo with deep, dark eyes, his thoughts unreadable. But this scene stunned Emperor Yun Cang and everyone else.
What did Su Luo say? Why did Young Master Li stop?
Could it be that Young Master Li had some sort of unseemly connection with her?
Seeing Li Tianjue standing still, seemingly hesitant, Su Luo delivered another potent blow: "Li Tianjue, your fifth junior brother is only eighteen. Are you going to give up on him? I said I could cure him. If you're unwilling to even try, wouldn't that be letting down your master..."
Before she could finish, Li Tianjue strode back.
Countless people watched, their eyes nearly popping out. Young Master Li, he... he actually came back!
A moment later, Li Tianjue stood before Su Luo, his eyes dark and filled with a sharp edge. He spoke word by word, "Are you telling the truth?"
"I guarantee it," Su Luo said, looking at him steadily.
"Good, but don't lie to me!"
Li Tianjue grasped Su Luo's small, fair chin and leaned close to her ear, a hint of icy killing intent in his voice, "Otherwise, I will make you regret this for the rest of your life. Remember!"
As everyone watched Li Tianjue leave with Su Luo, they were all in an uproar.
The Su family was both angry and anxious but dared not pursue them. Seeing Emperor Yun Cang's murderous expression, they became even more worried about the Su family's fate.
Shangguan Hanyu gritted his teeth and said, "Father, the spot in Qingxu Tian was originally mine! It's all because of this Su Luo... I want to kill her! Kill her!"
Emperor Yun Cang's expression was gloomy. Even after Li Tianjue had gone far away, he could only rage silently.
"Hanyu, don't rush. Father will write a letter immediately. You take it to your aunt. She is the Second Elder of the Grand Beginning Sacred Land. It was her idea for you to join Qingxu Tian in the first place."
"After this incident, she will definitely seek justice for you and Haotian!"
...
The journey from Yun Cang Kingdom to the Northern Underworld Empire was long. Even traveling by flying spirit artifact, it would take at least half a month.
"That's great, Sister Su. We'll be fellow disciples from now on."
Su Luo and Tang Xiaoguo chatted cheerfully. Finally outside the city, Su Luo asked excitedly, "Senior Brother, will we be taking a flying spirit artifact back? What kind is it, a flying boat or a flying carriage? How big is it? Hurry and let me see!"
In her previous life, she had ridden luxury cruise ships and private jets, but this was her first time on a flying spirit artifact, so naturally, she was curious.
As if nothing had happened, Li Tianjue said indifferently, "There isn't one."
Su Luo let out an "Ah," looking at Tang Xiaoguo in confusion, then back at Li Tianjue's stern face. Disappointed, she said, "It's so far, are we riding horses instead of a flying spirit artifact? That will exhaust the horses to death!"