Chapter 1156 - 1153: The Graceful Lady, the Gentleman’s Suitor

"Master is so amazing! Sister Yingkui, did you see that? No one else can compare to Master!"

In the building on the small island, Qing Ling tried hard to wave her little hand toward where Luo Feng was, her pair of glazed eyes sparkling with irrepressible excitement, her pretty face flushed bright red from agitation.

"Qing Ling..."

Yingkui glanced sidelong at Qing Ling.

"I know, I know. Don’t get excited, don’t get excited, have to stay calm, stay calm..."

Qing Ling put her hands together and took a deep breath, but the moment she thought of Luo Feng cutting through the waves just now, her blood still boiled uncontrollably. She gazed at Luo Feng from afar, the corners of her lips lifting slightly.

Yingkui was also sizing up Luo Feng. In her usually indifferent eyes there was a trace of surprise, as she muttered to herself:

"I didn’t expect that in only a year his strength would reach this level. It seems that going to the North Sea waters to meet that little girl whose Saint Soul has awakened is not just talk for him, but something he’s serious about. What a reckless brat..."

"Sister Yingkui, who’s going to the North Sea waters? Master?" Qing Ling asked curiously, turning her head.

Yingkui said flatly, "Right now you only need to worry about the awakening. Everything else has nothing to do with you."

Qing Ling pouted her red lips helplessly and did not ask further.

Yingkui gave Qing Ling a look, then raised her gaze toward where Luo Feng was and thought to herself: There’s still a year. It should be enough.

...

At this time, the selected contestants from the various Golden Palaces had all returned to the small islands.

Swoosh!

Using Sky Cloud Step, Luo Feng skimmed across the surface of the water. With a few flashes he and Yang Wanyi returned together to the Water Dragon Platform.

"Senior Brother Luo Feng, congratulations!"

"Senior Sister Yang Wanyi!"

The Linglong Hall disciples gathered on the Water Dragon Platform saw the two and all saluted, their eyes filled with respect and curiosity.

With peak Ninth Layer Spiritual Rotation Realm cultivation, to fight on even terms with three True Yuan Realm Martial Artists in the Dragon Raises Its Head, and in the end even match the result of Lu Xiao Yun, who ranks third on the New Dragon Top Ten—such a feat was simply earth‑shattering. Even now, when they thought back to that intense scene just moments ago, many Linglong Hall disciples still felt their hearts pounding.

"Many thanks, junior sisters."

Luo Feng smiled, then looked up to see Shui Linglong and several other Linglong Hall high‑ups walking over.

"Second Hall Master, Elders."

Shui Linglong sized up Luo Feng and Yang Wanyi, and said with a smile, "Luo Feng, Yang Wanyi, you truly did not disappoint me."

The surrounding Linglong Hall elders also looked at the two, their eyes carrying a few hints of shock.

Their rate of improvement made even them feel it was unbelievable, especially Luo Feng. When he had first entered the Golden Palace he had only been an early‑stage Spiritual Rotation Realm Martial Artist; now he was already a top‑tier existence in the Spiritual Rotation Realm. His speed of progress could only be described with the word "terrifying."

Gu Xifeng did not speak; her gaze simply never left Luo Feng, as if she wanted to see something through him.

Seeing that the people on the various islands had already begun to disperse, Luo Feng asked, "There’s no competition today?"

Shui Linglong said, "Many people have come from far away, including some of the Golden Palace disciples who are competing. If we started the matches now, it would be unfair to them. So on the first day of the New Dragon Ranking Tournament, we only hold the Dragon Raises Its Head. Then the contestants rest, and the official matches begin tomorrow."

Luo Feng nodded. It seemed the New Dragon Ranking had been very well thought out in every respect.

"Alright, you should be tired today as well. Go back and have a good rest, conserve your energy, and prepare for tomorrow’s matches." Shui Linglong said with a smile.

"Luo Feng, let’s go." Yang Wanyi walked to Luo Feng’s side and called out.

Luo Feng turned his head to glance in another direction, then shook it and said, "Waner, you go back first. I still have something to do."

"Did something happen?" Noticing that Luo Feng’s expression was a little unusual, Yang Wanyi couldn’t help asking.

Luo Feng smiled lightly. "I’m just going to see a friend. Don’t worry."

With that, Luo Feng used his Qinggong and flew off the Water Dragon Platform. The fact that two Sword Tomb disciples had actually come to Group Dragon Island was something he had to inform Yue Haitang of as soon as possible. Otherwise, if the two discovered that the Sword Heart Heaven Jade was on Yue Haitang, who knew what might happen.

Passing over a small island, Luo Feng unintentionally saw a familiar figure—it was Qin Xuan from Blood Flower Tower. Although she wore a veil, those eyes were still dazzlingly bright. He nodded slightly and smiled to her from afar.

Qin Xuan also noticed Luo Feng. Her eyes flickered for a moment, then suddenly turned away.

"Hm?"

Luo Feng found it a bit strange. This didn’t seem like Qin Xuan’s usual style. Guessing that perhaps she simply hadn’t noticed him, he didn’t think too much of it and streaked toward the small island where the Jade Hall was located.

"That’s Luo Feng from Linglong Hall."

"What is he doing coming to our Jade Hall? Could he be trying to probe for information about our Jade Hall?"

The Jade Hall disciples on the platform saw Luo Feng and were all a bit curious; some of them were a little wary as well.

"Brother Luo Feng!"

A crisp voice rang out as a cute girl with two horn‑like braids came running over—it was Ye Xiaoshuang.

As she ran, Ye Xiaoshuang waved her hand behind her. "Sister, hurry up, Brother Luo Feng is here!"

From within the crowd walked out a gentle‑tempered young girl. It was Ye Siyi.

"You two, it’s been a while." Seeing them, Luo Feng smiled.

Ye Xiaoshuang looked up at Luo Feng and giggled. "Brother Luo Feng, you’re amazing. My sister said that this year you’ll definitely become one of the New Dragon Top Ten."

Looking at the innocent Ye Xiaoshuang, Luo Feng couldn’t help recalling when he had first met her during the Twelve Golden Palaces assessment. A year had passed, and she hadn’t changed one bit.

Before he finished speaking, Ye Xiaoshuang asked, "Brother Luo Feng, what brings you here?"

"I’m looking for someone," Luo Feng said.

Hearing this, Ye Xiaoshuang clasped her hands behind her back and said with a squinting smile, "So you’re here for my sister. I know, I know, that’s called ’a fair maiden is a gentleman’s good pursuit’... I’ve been studying seriously in the Golden Palace, you know."

Luo Feng was speechless. He really didn’t know what she had been learning in the Golden Palace.

"Xiao Shuang."

Ye Siyi appeared behind Ye Xiaoshuang, her face tinged with a faint blush. She gave Ye Xiaoshuang a warning look, then raised her head to Luo Feng and said, "It’s been a long time. I didn’t expect you to improve so quickly. It seems it won’t be long before you break through to the True Yuan Realm."

Ye Siyi’s tone carried both envy and admiration.

Luo Feng smiled lightly. "You’ve also stepped into peak Ninth Layer Spiritual Rotation Realm. We’re about the same."

Ye Siyi smiled sweetly. She didn’t believe she had the strength to rival Luo Feng, but Luo Feng’s easygoing attitude made her feel much closer to him. She then asked, "Who are you here to find?"

"Yue Haitang."

At that, Ye Xiaoshuang pouted slightly. "So you’re not here for me and my sister."

Luo Feng smiled. "Xiao Shuang, I have something important to discuss with Yue Haitang. I’ll come play with you next time."

"Hmph, I don’t like playing with you anyway."

Ye Xiaoshuang lifted her chin and shifted her gaze elsewhere, but watched Luo Feng from the corner of her eye. Seeing that he looked like he had more to say, she suddenly giggled and said, "Then it’s settled, you’re not allowed to go back on your word."

"Alright."

Watching the two, Ye Siyi could only smile helplessly. "Luo Feng, Senior Brother Yue Haitang is over there."

"Mm, thanks."

Luo Feng had already seen Yue Haitang. After bidding the two farewell, he turned and walked over.

"Luo Feng, you really stole the spotlight just now. Congratulations."

Seeing Luo Feng, Yue Haitang’s eyes flashed with light.

"Nothing to congratulate."

Luo Feng smiled faintly, glanced around, then lowered his voice and said, "Haitang, those two Sword Tomb disciples are on Group Dragon Island."