Chapter 528: Dragon Girl, Can We Still Have a Proper Conversation?

Yu Xian also agreed with Ning Zhongze’s words, and followed up by saying: “Cultivation cannot be rushed; only by progressing step by step can one establish a solid Foundation.

Since you originally had no Foundation, you need to be even more patient in your refinement and cannot be too eager for quick success. I have already improved your Physique, and there are numerous Cultivation Techniques available for you to choose from. You just need to follow the schedule, persist daily, and you will surely make progress given time.

Moreover, we are currently traveling everywhere. The Opportunities and challenges we encounter along the way are themselves a part of Cultivation. You can slowly gain insight through practice and do not need to set overly high goals for yourself.

Look at Chen Ning and the others; although they possess exceptional talent, they also reached this point step by step. You just need to relax; we will all accompany you as you grow.”

Upon hearing this, Pei Nanwei looked at Yu Xian and Ning Zhongze with gratitude, her eyes slightly reddening, and nodded vigorously.

She knew that everyone genuinely wished her well. This warmth surged through her heart like a warm current, diluting some of the anxiety caused by her eagerness for quick success.

She took a deep breath, slightly calming that urgent feeling, and said softly: “I understand, Husband, Sister Ning. I will Cultivate diligently, one step at a time, and I will no longer be so impatient.”

“Then where are we going next?” Li Qingluo brought the conversation back to the original question.

The Women exchanged glances.

“Husband knows where to go,” Little Dragon Girl suddenly interjected.

Everyone’s gaze immediately turned toward her. They all knew that Little Dragon Girl usually spoke very little, but whenever she did speak, she hit the nail on the head. Therefore, what Little Dragon Girl said was definitely not just idle talk; it must be the truth.

Thus, everyone simultaneously turned to look at Yu Xian again.

Yu Xian stared blankly at Little Dragon Girl. He himself did not know where to go next, so how could Little Dragon Girl know? What did Little Dragon Girl mean by that statement?

“Dragon Girl, you know where I want to go?” Yu Xian was filled with confusion and couldn’t help but ask, looking toward Little Dragon Girl’s clear eyes with a hint of inquiry.

He truly could not figure out how Little Dragon Girl could be so certain that he already had a destination when he himself had not yet made up his mind.

Little Dragon Girl did not answer, but instead looked at Pei Nanwei.

Pei Nanwei was baffled by Little Dragon Girl’s gaze and was also quite confused, even feeling a bit flustered.

“Wasn’t going to Qingzhou something you deliberately arranged?” Little Dragon Girl said again.

When The Women saw Little Dragon Girl’s gaze linger on Pei Nanwei, and recalling what she had just said, they instantly understood the meaning behind Little Dragon Girl’s words!

Yu Xian was heading toward someone from the very beginning! They hadn’t noticed, but Little Dragon Girl had discovered it!

Therefore, where they were going next, Yu Xian must already have a plan in mind! Thinking back now, it was true—which one of them hadn’t ended up together because of Yu Xian’s deliberate fate?

“Hey, hey, hey, what are those looks? Am I that kind of person?” Yu Xian felt a mix of exasperation and amusement under the scrutinizing gazes of The Women.

He quickly waved his hands to explain, “Dragon Girl, don’t wrongly accuse me. What deliberate arrangement? Meeting her in Qingzhou back then was purely an accident. Besides, on this entire journey, which itinerary was decided solely by me? Didn’t we always discuss things together?”

As he spoke, he secretly observed the expressions of The Women. Seeing them all wearing teasing smiles, looking as if to say, ‘That is exactly the kind of person you are,’ he felt a surge of helplessness. He truly felt like he couldn’t clear his name even if he jumped into the Yellow River.

However, he also knew they were deliberately teasing him, so he felt somewhat resigned. “Alright, alright, stop making fun of me. Let’s discuss serious matters. Since there is no destination, then let’s have a journey with no destination.”

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw The Women all smiling meaningfully. He knew they clearly still didn’t believe his explanation.

Yu Xian sighed helplessly and stopped explaining further. No matter what he said, this group of sharp-witted girls would probably remain convinced that he was ‘up to something.’

“Then you all decide where to go. I will listen to whatever you say,” Yu Xian spread his hands.

The Women ignored Yu Xian. Yin Luoxia asked Nangong Pushi, “Nangong, your Liyang seems to have a Rouge List, right? You are still number one, so who are the others?”

“Actually, I didn’t pay attention,” Nangong shook her head.

Although she was the top of the Rouge List, she only cared about becoming the strongest under heaven and seeking revenge; how could she have the mind to care about such things?

“Liyang has a Rouge List?” Huang Rong asked curiously.

“I know about that,” Ye Ruoyi raised her hand to answer, acting very well-behaved.

Her intelligence network was quite capable. Since following Yu Xian, she had expanded her intelligence scope, and she truly knew about Liyang’s Rouge List.

“Tell us,” Huang Rong looked at Ye Ruoyi.

“Speaking of the Rouge List, it is a ranking established by the Liyang Dynasty, updated once every ten years.

Number one, Nangong Pushi, daughter of the Nangong Aristocratic Family of North Mang, a martial arts prodigy. Her gender is hard to distinguish; her skin is like congealed fat, her demeanor is cold, aloof, and otherworldly—Liyang’s foremost beauty. That is our Nangong.

Number two, Chen Yu, from the Chen family, one of the Ten Great Aristocratic Families of the Spring and Autumn period. She studied under Huang Sanjia. Her skin is fair as snow, possessing the beauty that sinks geese and makes fish forget to swim, her praise not inferior to Nangong’s.

Number three, Jiang Ni, the Princess Taiping of Xichu, whose dimples can overturn cities, pure and refined.

Number four, Hu Yan Guanyin, an orphan from the grasslands, possessing an ethereal and bewitching beauty, inherently divine—the peerless beauty of the grasslands.

Number five, Pei Nanwei, from the Pei family, one of the Ten Great Aristocratic Families of the Spring and Autumn period. She was once the consort of King Jingan, Zhao Heng, and is captivatingly charming.

Number six, Xie Xie, from the Xie family, one of the Ten Great Aristocratic Families of the Spring and Autumn period. Her skin is like sheep-fat jade, known as the ‘Immortal of the Moon Palace.’ She made the list at fourteen and retained her spot ten years later.

Number seven, Li Baishi, the foremost courtesan of the brothel district, surpassing all others in glamour, known as ‘The Twin Masters of Sound and Color.’ She studied under Huang Sanjia and is the only woman ranked on the Rouge List as a prostitute.

Number eight, Lin Ya, the third Disciple of Wang Xianzhi of Wudi City, a Grandmaster of fist techniques, cold, stunning, and heroic. She has been listed on the Rouge Ranking three times.

Number nine, Liu Jiaolu, a princess of a fallen nation, gentle and soft, who was once ranked sixth but whose position was later adjusted.

Number ten, Nalan Huaiyu, from the Wu Family Sword Tomb, known as ‘Literary Sword.’ Her swordsmanship is superb; she is pure and elegant, and has made the list twice.

The Liyang Rouge List has two members from our circle,” Ye Ruoyi finished.

Ye Ruoyi’s gaze drifted between Nangong Pushi and Pei Nanwei. One was first, and the other was fifth. Tsk tsk, her Husband was truly blessed.

Pei Nanwei’s cheeks flushed slightly, and she gently smoothed her hair, seemingly a bit embarrassed by such scrutiny.

Nangong Pushi, however, remained calm, as if being the top of the list was merely an ordinary matter.

Huang Rong, however, chimed in with a smile: “Looking at Sister Nangong and Sister Nanwei, the weight of this Rouge List is indeed substantial. But I wonder what kind of grace the other few on the list possess?”

Li Qingluo also became interested, tapping her chin lightly: “Especially Chen Yu and Xie Xie—one is ‘not inferior to Nangong,’ and the other is the ‘Immortal of the Moon Palace.’ I truly wish to see what kind of figures they are to be ranked alongside our Sister Nangong and Sister Nanwei.”

“Husband is even more interested!” Little Dragon Girl suddenly exclaimed again!

Yu Xian secretly wiped sweat from his brow, desperately wanting to say: Dragon Girl, can we still have a proper conversation?