Chapter 258: Prince Jin’s Residence (9)

Even the Genius among geniuses, the legendary His Highness Prince Jin, was stunned by Su Luo's speed of advancement.

"Exactly how have you been practicing?" A hint of astonishment flickered within Nangong Liuyun's habitually indifferent gaze.

If even Nangong was this surprised, then her cultivation speed must be truly divine, right? Thinking of this, Su Luo couldn't help but feel a bit proud. She raised her eyebrows with a smile and said innocently, "I just practiced casually like this and went up. Is it hard?"

Nangong Liuyun patted her head speechlessly, a faint warmth in his eyes. He sighed, "Even peerless geniuses are nothing more than this. I truly want to know how brilliant and stunning you will be once you grow up, girl."

Su Luo looked at him with some curiosity, her beautiful eyes shimmering with light. "Could it be that my cultivation speed is even faster than yours?"

Nangong Liuyun simply didn't want to talk to her anymore. A complex expression appeared on his elegant and noble face. After a long while, he said, "It took this Prince six months to Cultivate to the Second Rank. I still remember the Teacher saying back then that this Prince's cultivation speed was number one throughout history. Now, that record has been broken by you."

A faint scent of grass lingered about him as he gazed at her without blinking. His eyes were mysterious and enchanting, as brilliant as starlight.

Even Nangong took six months to reach the Second Rank, while she had only used half a month… The curve of Su Luo's lips widened and widened, until she almost couldn't suppress her joy and burst out laughing.

Bang— Nangong Liuyun tapped her on the head, his deep black eyes carrying a touch of seriousness and caution. "Girl, no matter how you practice, remember to follow the Righteous Path. Cultivation is not a matter of a day and a night; it requires long and boundless years. The further you go, the harder it is to overcome the Heart Demon. Do you understand?"

Did Nangong think she was following some evil path? In fact, she was clearly practicing the Great Void Palm Seal given by Lord Divine Dragon, and combined with the infinite time in her space, she achieved such cultivation speed.

Su Luo hesitated. Should she tell him about Lord Divine Dragon? If she spoke out, Little Divine Dragon's identity might not be protected either… Nangong Liuyun, did he deserve her wholehearted trust?

In this instant… Su Luo hesitated.

Nangong Liuyun's dazzling star-like eyes dimmed for a moment, revealing a faint trace of hurt amidst his laziness. He rubbed her head vigorously and said in a light tone, "What are you thinking about? Rest assured, could this Prince possibly covet your Cultivation Technique?"

"I…" For a split second, Su Luo's words were almost blurted out, but an exquisite and flawless face suddenly flashed through her mind.

That was his childhood friend, the object of his protection and doting.

She really wanted to ask: if she told him, and if one day Yaochi Fairy pressed him for the truth, would he tell her?

With that moment of hesitation, the words at the tip of Su Luo's tongue stopped.

She didn't want to think of human hearts as so sinister, nor could she bear to use this secret to test Nangong. That would be too cruel.

Still unable to be trusted wholeheartedly… Nangong Liuyun turned his head away.

Outside, spring was in full bloom and the sunlight was just right, yet he couldn't feel the warmth. This feeling of stifling frustration caused his mood to plummet to rock bottom in an instant.

"Nangong…" Noticing his poor mood, Su Luo wanted to step forward and comfort him.

"Silly Girl, pack up and go out, lest you catch a cold." Nangong rubbed her head with a gentle and calm expression. His movements were still soft, and his eyes still carried doting affection, but it made Su Luo's heart ache sharply…