At Li Hao's words, Su Wanqing froze. She turned and saw the earnest face and eyes of the young man beside her. Her heart trembled slightly, and she smiled.
"Pick it for me? With this Immortal Charm Purple Osmanthus, earning the right to be called invincible within your realm isn't enough. Picking it is another hurdle. Being invincible within your realm only earns you the chance to try."
Li Hao said nothing, turning his gaze toward Su Muqing.
Hearing Li Hao's words, Su Muqing's eyes twitched slightly. Her gaze darkened, and she sneered.
"You have no ability, but you certainly know how to boast."
Su Qiyu and the others beside her also looked at Li Hao, frowning slightly. Having failed to win Su Muqing's favor, was he now settling for second best and trying to please Su Wanqing?
"Wanqing."
Su Wanxue frowned and shook her head slightly at Su Wanqing, signaling her not to pay Li Hao much attention.
Yet a trace of complicated emotion flashed through Su Wanqing's eyes. Although she knew Li Hao was trying to cheer her up, his gaze was sincere. For some inexplicable reason, she always found herself wanting to believe him.
Beside her, Li Hao had already risen from his meditation cushion.
He glanced at Su Muqing and silently told himself, I'll be back soon.
Su Wanqing had been seeking his guidance in the Painting Dao lately, giving him many more opportunities to see Su Muqing. He felt he ought to repay her.
He stepped over the meditation cushion and walked out past the Su Clan members beside him.
His movements displayed no imposing aura, but the Jiang Family and Lin Clan members nearby all noticed him.
Jiang Huanhuan and the Lin Clan members turned to look. Seeing that Li Hao was preparing to