To Liuli's surprise, on the way to the Martial Arts Grand Ceremony, the young man who had been quite talkative before fell completely silent after they exchanged names. He merely followed behind her without saying another word.
The stark contrast left Liuli somewhat unaccustomed to it, and she had to turn back every so often to make sure this fellow had not slipped away.
Whenever Liuli looked back at him, the young man would always offer a warm smile, though his gaze carried a rather profound meaning.
Liuli secretly gritted her teeth. If she had not been utterly unable to gauge this fellow's strength or intentions, she would never have agreed to his request!
The Qingyang Sect's territory spanned several thousand li, encompassing dozens of cities large and small. By coincidence, the venue for this Sect Convention had been set in Yuheng City, where Liuli had now settled. Liuli and Yao Xiao—the White-robed Youth—arrived at the venue in roughly half an hour.
Looking at the magnificent plaza rising from the ground, Liuli's expression turned slightly distant as memories of the Northwest Region surfaced in her mind. The competition grounds of the Sect Convention in Tian Xing City back then had been laid out much like the plaza before her. And it was in Tian Xing City that she and Xiao Yan came to understand each other's feelings.
"Miss Gongsun, the registration area is just ahead. Are you participating in the competition?" At that moment, the young man's voice interrupted the Young Girl's thoughts.
Liuli came back to herself, gave a light cough, and said in a rather mature tone, "Competitions are for young people. I won't join in the excitement."
*With my Tenth Realm peak cultivation, wouldn't I just be bullying the weak? Would anyone else even get to enjoy