Actually, Chu Ge's favorable impression of her had previously surged once.
It was the day she was offended by the disciple.
Thinking of this, Luo Huangjun's pretty face couldn't help but blush, but the corner of her mouth involuntarily curved into a slight smile.
Her gaze towards Chu Ge became even softer, carrying a hint of emotion that even she herself didn't detect.
Chu Ge naturally caught this tender and affectionate look from his normally aloof Master.
If Shibo (Senior Martial Aunt) hadn't been there, he would have long since been unable to restrain his urge to 'rush' his Master and act on his impulses towards Luo Huangjun.
Just thinking about that day...
Chu Ge felt a little itchy, and his gaze towards Luo Huangjun became fiery.
Immediately, the latter sensed it.
Although Chu Ge had forcefully 'offended' her that day.
Afterward, whenever she was alone, she would always recall the wonderful feeling of that moment.
Often at such times, she would have a desire to experience it again.
Luo Huangjun gave Chu Ge a reproachful glare, naturally understanding that this disciple probably wasn't thinking anything good at the moment.
She immediately warned him with her eyes, signaling Chu Ge not to act recklessly.
Tantai Jinglian, who was beside them, saw this and felt as if this pair of Master and Shizhi had just engaged in some unknown communication.
A thought stirred in her heart, and she looked at Luo Huangjun.
When she saw the glaring number '90' on that panel, the joy in Tantai Jinglian's heart couldn't help but dissipate considerably.
Although she had made significant progress, it seemed that the gap with Luo Huangjun had widened?
After all, the increase in favorability is not constant; the later it is, the more difficult it naturally becomes to increase.
'Xiao Chu, you should rest first. Today's battle must have made you a bit tired.'
Luo Huangjun spoke indifferently, her expression as usual.
Chu Ge heard her words, paused, and knowing that there was no immediate opportunity to act on his impulses, he nodded and returned to his room.
Only Luo Huangjun and Tantai Jinglian, the two Shimei, remained in the hall.
"Shimei, what you're doing isn't very kind. Do you really not want to see me interact with Shizhi?"
"Shizhi is deeply in love with you now, you know. Shijie, I've been left far behind by you."
Tantai Jinglian had a disappointed expression, as if Luo Huangjun's actions had truly saddened her.
Luo Huangjun heard her words, rolled her eyes at her dramatic Shijie, and then her expression became serious.
"Shijie is joking. I don't mind you interacting with Xiao Chu."
"I have important matters to discuss with you."
Hearing this, Tantai Jinglian put away her playful thoughts and looked at Luo Huangjun.
"I'm about to break through."
Meeting Tantai Jinglian's inquiring gaze, Luo Huangjun slowly spoke.
Tantai Jinglian's eyes suddenly narrowed, and her heart tightened.
"Nine Heavens?"
She asked.
Meeting Tantai Jinglian's gaze, Luo Huangjun slowly nodded: "Mm."
At the same time, Luo Huangjun couldn't help but feel some emotion in her heart.
The fact that she could touch the threshold of the Nine Heavens so quickly was still thanks to the Diary Copy, thanks to Chu Ge.
That day, after she and Chu Ge engaged in behavior that overstepped the Master-disciple relationship, Chu Ge's favorability towards her surged significantly.
And for the Diary Copy reward that day, she once again received the highest-tier reward.
The progress of her Bloodline's awakening within her body reached 20%, and the awakening of her Bloodline simultaneously boosted her cultivation.
If she hadn't deliberately suppressed it somewhat, she might have even been able to begin breaking through her Realm that very day.
Luo Huangjun felt emotional, while Tantai Jinglian on the other side had complicated feelings.
Her strength had always been comparable to Luo Huangjun's, and their cultivation progress was equally matched.
It was merely a matter of who was temporarily ahead, but they would soon return to the same level.
She was still one barrier away from reaching the Peak of the Eighth Heaven.
Luo Huangjun, however, was ahead of her, already preparing to step into the Nine Heavens; this was no longer just being one step ahead of her.
"So that's it. I was wondering earlier why you seemed a bit off when facing those people today. It turns out you're on the verge of a Breakthrough..."
Tantai Jinglian spoke softly.
She had noticed earlier that Luo Huangjun seemed somewhat constrained when facing members of the Luo Family.
As her Shijie, she naturally understood Luo Huangjun well enough.
Although her Shimei was aloof and proud, and usually didn't talk much.
But when it came to dealing with enemies, her style was very similar to hers; both were decisive in killing.
The only difference might be that her Shijie's methods were even more ruthless than her Shimei's.
Earlier, when facing the Luo Family members.
The way Luo Huangjun acted showed a significant difference from her usual style.
At that time, Tantai Jinglian had already sensed something amiss.
Now knowing that Luo Huangjun was about to break through, she understood why the other party was acting that way.
After all, regardless of Luo Canglin's combat power, his Realm was indeed a genuine Nine Heavens. If they were to fight, it would be difficult to prevent him from noticing something amiss.
Tantai Jinglian knew that the Luo Family had been experiencing undercurrents in recent years, and the situation was extremely complex.
Several factions were openly and secretly fighting non-stop, especially the Patriarch's lineage, to which Luo Huangjun belonged, which was vaguely showing a tendency to be jointly attacked by several parties.
This was also the reason why Luo Lingtian's lineage had twice attempted to seize the huanglong seal, but was not stopped by the Patriarch's lineage behind Luo Huangjun.
Because they were busy dealing with the overt and covert struggles within the clan and had no hands to spare.
If the news of Luo Huangjun's impending Breakthrough to the Nine Heavens were to reach the Luo Family at this critical juncture, and be learned by the other factions, it would undoubtedly make the already confusing situation even more complicated.
"When do you plan to start your Breakthrough?"
Tantai Jinglian asked. Although her feelings were complicated, she was still extremely concerned about Luo Huangjun's Breakthrough.
A Breakthrough to the Nine Heavens cannot be completed in a short time.
And there can be no carelessness before the Breakthrough; even a person like Luo Huangjun must make ample preparations to deal with potential problems during the Breakthrough.
Luo Huangjun pondered for a moment before speaking: "After the Grand Competition. At that time, all matters within the Holy Land will temporarily be entrusted to you, Shijie."
A Breakthrough is different from ordinary secluded cultivation. In the past, when Luo Huangjun cultivated in seclusion, she would still maintain a trace of her mind to monitor the outside world, able to stop at any time.
But once she decides to begin a Breakthrough, she must concentrate fully, without any distraction.
Tantai Jinglian, however, chuckled lightly: "Shimei, I think you're worried about Shizhi, aren't you?"
She naturally saw what Luo Huangjun truly cared about, or rather, who.
Luo Huangjun blushed. She was gradually beginning to face her own emotions squarely.
Therefore, regarding some of Tantai Jinglian's lighthearted teasing remarks, although she would feel a bit shy, she did not refute them immediately as she used to.
Tantai Jinglian also noticed this, and her emotions became even more complex.
There was both joy for her Shimei's further advancement and a hint of unwillingness at being left behind.
She could naturally guess the reason why Luo Huangjun was so far ahead of her.
That glaring favorability value of '90' was still vivid in her memory; how could she not understand?
'It seems I need to speed up my pace...'
Tantai Jinglian thought to herself.
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