Everyone in the room desolved into chatter, with the expense that Yuan Chuanli had to suffer the stiff and uncomfortable scrutiny of Zhi Ruo. The guy knew that he was a hard person to deal with, he was now starting to realize that Zhi Ruo was the kind of person that would be 'even harder' to deal with. The girl may not show it, but there was an underlying and subtle thing that washed over Yuan Chuanli, that made him know that he was being watched. And it certainly made him uncomfortable. It wasn't great to be the end person to receive the type of treatment that he would usually do on others. There were no words of complaints that can leave his mouth. After all, it wasn't like he could say 'can you stop making me uncomfortable?' won't he be just blatantly saying that Zhi Ruo had an effect on him without even raising a finger. Where would his face go? His face would probably fly off to the distance by the face slap that he was giving himself. As the chatter continued, the door open
The girl slipped inside her room, its size a stark contrast to her last visit. Perhaps it was because she wasn't treated the same as the other contestants this time. Back then, they were all contestants borrowing an aircraft, and the common rooms provided were identical, spartan affairs befitting their temporary status. However, since the tournament was over, she obviously wasn't treated as a contestant anymore. Instead, she was now an owner of this very aircraft, and the best accommodations were naturally reserved for her. The spacious room, adorned with fine silks and gleaming jade accents, spoke volumes of her status. A subtle scent of sandalwood and jasmine lingered in the air, that told Zhi Ruo that the whole thing was meticulously prepared just for her.Zhi Ruo however, with her meager realm (as of now) felt that the room was suffocating from the moment that she stepped inside the room. It was oppressive and suffocating. Like it was like hot water painfully and forcefully
As Zhi Ruo's level and realm expanded, she discovered that her lotus mark's absorption of Qi no longer affected her. Freed from this constraint, Zhi Ruo leisurely examined the two items now in her possession. Zhi Ruo found herself holding a tree sapling and a delicate flower encased in a glass box.The girl's initial observation revealed that the tree sapling, emerging from the time-frozen confines of her lotus mark, visibly absorbed substantial quantities of Qi as soon as it was exposed to the visible spectrum.The Qi in the room, depleted almost instantly. With it being sucked dry from a singular unassuming sapling in the middle of Zhi Ruo's left palm. The array within the room struggled to match the connate tree sapling's voracious absorption rate, leaving Zhi Ruo grappling with the overwhelming influx of Qi that suppressed her entire being, making it difficult for her to breathe and adapt. Instantly, an iridescent shimmer flashed in Zhi Ruo's eyes, she looked like a kid who just
The contrast between the sinister illumination and her otherwise delicate features was unsettling, transforming her beauty into something otherworldly and ominous. Yet, despite the darkness that seemed to envelop her, a bright and unmistakable glee radiated from her eyes, a stark reminder of the twisted delight she took in her newfound power. As the arcane symbols pulsed with energy, she could feel the slave contract, which her master had so casually taught her, slowly weaving its way into the deepest recesses of her mind."It was worth all the whining I did," Zhi Ruo muttered under her breath, her voice tinged with a mix of satisfaction and lingering embarrassment. With a deliberate and confident motion, she reached out and clutched the sapling in her hands, feeling the life force pulsing beneath its delicate bark. The connate Qi that had been swirling chaotically around the room moments ago now responded to her touch with an almost reverent obedience. No longer did it spread out ra
Although Zhi Ruo isn't entirely sure how Ravel levels up or even how her butler continues to grow stronger, she is certain of one thing: Ravel has the ability to level up. It's a fact she doesn't fully understand but has come to accept nonetheless. Zhi Ruo's puckered up her lips unconsciously. Her thoughts shifted to the state her contracts were in.Zhi Ruo finally tore her gaze away from the sapling, reluctantly pulling back her heightened senses so that she was no longer acutely aware of the intricate state of her contracts. With her focus shifting, her eyes settled on a delicate flower resting quietly a short distance away, its presence unassuming yet somehow captivating. Her expression remained mostly unchanged, though a faint glimmer of curiosity surfaced in her eyes. Having finished evaluating the first prize, Zhi Ruo turned her attention to the second, the one she had chosen at random. Naturally, it was the flowerInside the glass box sat an unassuming flower, its petals perf
My back straightened instinctively, a subtle tremor running through my hands as I stood among the sea of petals. The air was thick with the fragrance of flowers, in its own way, it was almost eerie. Each delicate bloom seemed to pulse with life, amplifying the excitement I could barely contain. If Ravel was here to see my expression, he would have called me a lunatic despite his upbringing.Still, it would have been weird if I wasn't excited upon receiving such a huge landfall. The realization that I could wield a law without ever fully mastering it was nothing short of incredible. It wasn't just any law either—it was one that felt deeply familiar, intricately woven into my life through the teachings of my master. The humm in my consciousness made me realize the true potential of the petals around me.But the excitement soon faded, the initial rush of wonder slipping away as the petals around me vanished at my command. With just a single thought, they retreated, condensing into a su
Zhōngguó made a face in my direction, a clear attempt to provoke or elicit some sort of reaction. However, it didn't bother me in the slightest. If anything, it only made my amusement grow. I could feel a small smile tugging at the corner of my lips, but I chose not to indulge him. My attention gradually shifted away, and I soon ignored the weapon who was clearly trying to rile me up for his own entertainment. The soft hum that drifted from his direction served as a quiet backdrop, but I paid it no mind, busying myself with putting the petals away in their proper place."Why aren't you as excited as I thought you'd be?" His voice broke through the quiet, carrying a tone of curiosity. By now, he had already made himself comfortable, sprawled lazily across my bed like it was his own personal lounging spot. I could feel his eyes on me.With a quiet sigh, I swept my fringe away from my face, tucking the stray strands behind my ear. Slowly, I raised my head from the mask I had been inspect
There was something deeply unsettling about the atmosphere in the room, an almost palpable tension that seemed to cloak the space and instill a sense of unease in anyone who crossed its threshold. However, it appears to be like the two men had not noticed each other's gazes as they were blatantly sizing each other up.There was a rather interesting look on Ravel's face as his face adorned a smile that even Zhi Ruo would find rather creepy. On the other hand, the Patriarch seemed entirely absorbed in his own thoughts, completely unaware of Ravel’s unnerving expression. His focus remained on the steaming cup of tea in his hand, his brow furrowing slightly as he took a slow, deliberate sip.There was nothing that Ravel could do but wait in silence with his impregnable smile.'Master has said that she has plans to deal with her grandfather when it comes 'with her secrets'. Though, I don't think she has taken into account how much the man has kept his eyes on her even if he was not in sig