Chapter 92

Since they were already very close to Daxia City, the convoy slowed down and moved smoothly along the main road. The surroundings began to become lively, with a bustling flow of people, indicating the prosperity and popularity of Daxia City.

In the carriage.

Li Luo recounted the events of the academy exam in a very calm tone, and concluded by saying, "Actually, I just wanted to make it into the top ten and secure a place."

"These people just keep pushing me."

Jiang Qing'e was leaning on the table, one hand supporting her sharp chin. After listening, she smiled and said, "It sounds like this Lu Qing'er is quite interested in you."

Li Luo almost strained his back, thinking, Your focus is a bit different.

"We are just pure classmates," he clarified.

Jiang Qing'e smiled, "There's nothing wrong with that. I thought she was quite nice when I met her before. If she likes you, it also shows that you have considerable charm."

Li Luo stared at Jiang Qing'e's beautiful, flawless face, her golden eyes shining brightly. He could sense that she didn't seem to care much about this.

But this lack of concern made Li Luo feel somewhat down, as it indicated that in Jiang Qing'e's mind, their relationship wasn't really considered romantic.

Her feelings for him were undoubtedly complex, with a bond from childhood, but more like a sister's indulgence and tolerance for her younger brother.

Sometimes, even she might not be able to distinguish clearly.

But one thing was certain: now, Jiang Qing'e was nominally his fiancée and could unconditionally trust him, doing many things for him, but in reality, she didn't consider their relationship as lovers.

Perhaps in her view, the relationship between a man and a woman wasn't as trustworthy as the complex relationship she had with Li Luo.

Li Luo sighed inwardly. He knew this couldn't be rushed. He needed to proceed step by step according to his own rhythm. To break the deadlock in their complex relationship, he needed to first dissolve their engagement.

Only when the engagement was dissolved would Jiang Qing'e's heart be free from this complex relationship, allowing her to truly consider their emotional bond.

Winning Jiang Qing'e's heart would be a long and arduous journey.

"But I still congratulate you. Your performance in this exam is quite impressive," Jiang Qing'e said with a light laugh, not noticing Li Luo's inner turmoil.

"Does this mean I've successfully completed the first step of your plan?" Li Luo smiled.

Jiang Qing'e nodded slightly, "It exceeded my expectations."

She hadn't really thought that Li Luo could win the top spot in the Tianshu County exam. After all, two months ago, he was just a Void Phase practitioner. The fact that he could catch up and surpass other students in such a short time showed his talent and effort.

"Is there any reward for this?" Li Luo asked.

Jiang Qing'e thought for a moment, "How about a sparring session as a reward?"

Her lips curved, "If you win, there will be a real reward."

Li Luo looked dejected, "Sparring with you? That's just pure torture. If I could beat you, would I be here talking to you? I'd just pin you down and give you a good beating to make up for all the years of frustration."

"But what surprised me even more is that you managed to increase the income of Luolan Manor in Tianshu County to its highest level in history. Sister Cai Wei told me all about it. The income in Tianshu County is entirely due to your contribution to Xiyang House." Jiang Qing'e's face showed some astonishment.

"I had no choice. If I didn't boost the income in Tianshu County, I might not even be able to support myself," Li Luo said helplessly.

"Sister Cai Wei should have told you that I need a large amount of Spirit Water Radiance, right? I've used quite a bit in the past two months."

Li Luo extended his palm, and a blue Water Phase force gathered in his palm. The purity of the phase force made Jiang Qing'e's expression change slightly.

"When you solved the Void Phase problem at the old house, your phase quality didn't seem as high as it is now," she said.

From the purity of the phase force, Jiang Qing'e would believe that Li Luo had a Seventh Rank Water Phase.

But she clearly remembered that when Li Luo solved the Void Phase problem, his phase quality was far from this level.

The current result was likely due to the consumption of a large amount of Spirit Water Radiance.

However, what puzzled Jiang Qing'e slightly was how Li Luo could digest such a large amount of Spirit Water Radiance in just over two months.

"Because of the Acquired Phase, my phase palace has a stronger ability to withstand impurities, so I can use Spirit Water Radiance to enhance my phase quality without restraint," Li Luo smiled, not hiding anything from Jiang Qing'e, the only person he could trust completely.

"I see."

Jiang Qing'e was somewhat surprised. She didn't know that the Acquired Phase had such benefits, which explained why Li Luo had improved so much in just two months.

"My phase quality has now reached the Sixth Rank, so I will need a large amount of Sixth Rank Spirit Water Radiance in the future. You know, the income of Luolan Manor in Tianshu County is no longer enough to support me."

Li Luo winked at Jiang Qing'e and said with a smile, "So, Qing'e Sister, can you support me?"

Jiang Qing'e laughed, not minding his teasing, "How much Sixth Rank Spirit Water Radiance do you need to advance?"

"Conservatively, I'd need about 200 vials," Li Luo quickly said. Indeed, only Qing'e Sister could handle it. Sister Cai Wei was too gentle and couldn't withstand his demands.

"200 vials?"

Jiang Qing'e estimated that one vial of Sixth Rank Spirit Water Radiance cost about 30,000 gold, so 200 vials would be 6 million gold.

She shook her head, "Forget it, I can't afford it. I'll have someone send you back to Nanfeng City."

Li Luo was stunned and angrily said, "Jiang Qing'e, isn't Luolan Manor a large and prosperous family? Has all the money been secretly squandered by you? It's just 6 million, how can you not come up with it!"

Jiang Qing'e rolled her eyes at the angry Li Luo, "What large and prosperous family? Your mansion is leaking everywhere, and I'm already busy fixing it. The savings from the past few years have been steadily depleted."

"Moreover, Pei Hao has taken control of the three pavilions, managing both finances and personnel. He has almost made the three pavilions his own. You heard him say that the three pavilions won't send any more funds to the headquarters. So, do you think Luolan Manor is still rich?"

Li Luo was taken aback. He had come to Daxia City with high hopes, expecting to benefit from the Luolan Manor headquarters, but found that even here, they weren't wealthy.

What's the point of being a young lord then!

"200 vials of Sixth Rank Spirit Water Radiance can't be provided all at once, but don't worry, I'll gradually purchase them for you. It will just take a bit longer," Jiang Qing'e said.

Li Luo sighed, "I guess that's the best we can do."

"However, given your significant contribution to Xiyang House in Tianshu County, I plan to have you work at the Xiyang House headquarters. Pei Hao has been trying to gain control of the Xiyang House headquarters. If you can take control of it and make it one of the top ten Spirit Water Radiance houses in Daxia, I think 200 vials of Spirit Water Radiance will be a small matter." Jiang Qing'e clenched her small, tender hand and made an encouraging gesture to Li Luo.

"Thanks for the promotion," Li Luo said expressionlessly.

Making Xiyang House one of the top ten Spirit Water Radiance houses in Daxia, Jiang Qing'e, you heartless goose.

Jiang Qing'e's beautiful face was smiling. She heard the gradually noisy sounds outside the carriage and opened the window. Through the window, she could see the majestic and ancient city, exuding a sense of沧桑 and weight.

Her golden eyes gazed at Li Luo, reflecting the young and slightly immature face.

Then, Jiang Qing'e reached out and placed her hand on Li Luo's hand, the cool and tender touch feeling like jade.

At the same time, her soft voice, amidst the noisy sounds outside, was like a cold moonlight, calming the heart.

"Li Luo, welcome to Daxia City."

"Also, I'm really happy that you're here."

Her lips curved slightly, and the sharpness in her eyes softened, showing genuine joy.

A beauty's smile is a weapon, especially Jiang Qing'e's, which is a world-class weapon. So, Li Luo was immediately captivated.

He was ready to draw his sword.

Tell me, Qing'e Sister, who do you want to cut down?

(Seeing everyone's reaction to the image of Jiang Qing'e, it's quite beautiful, but doesn't match the price. Actually, the price is for a series of images, not a single one. This image is the best value for money among the many artists I found. Don't compare it to high-quality game images, as the prices are completely different, and it's hard to get the artists' time.)