This is my first time playing the female lead, what's wrong with the tea and snacks?

nightfall.

Imperial Palace.

Under the bright white moon, silver light spilled onto a bamboo grove.

Dressed in a white robe, Ji Ruqing moved back and forth in the bamboo forest, her body surrounded by surging sword energy and flashing cold light.

He finally stopped cultivating after about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.

His figure was like a sword drawn from its sheath, with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, handsome and dashing, dressed in a white robe, as if he were a sword immortal reincarnated.

Ji Ruqing sheathed her sword, looked up at the starry sky, and for the first time, a hint of tenderness appeared in her usually indifferent eyes.

"Qingyi, in less than five days, we'll be able to see each other again..."

He had only been back in the Imperial Palace for half a month, and had been separated from Qingyi for half a month, yet her beautiful figure would often appear in his mind.

This was the first time he had ever missed someone so much.

I also learned about suffering.

He was even thinking about whether he should try to bring Qingyi under the wing of the Imperial Palace.

"Shixian, do you think I should go directly to Zhanyue Sect to find Qingyi before the competition? Wouldn't that have a negative impact on her?"

Shi Xian said calmly, "If you want to, just go find it. Who can stop you?"

Ji Ruqing then said, "Should I be more friendly and approachable when I go? That way, I can win their favor and make them think that Qingyi and I are a better match?"

This made Ji Ruqing ponder.

He had always been aloof and arrogant. Despite being born into royalty and possessing extraordinary talent, he had never been kind or approachable to anyone.

I don't know how to get close to people...

Just as Ji Ruqing was deep in thought, a graceful figure, like a colorful butterfly, came from outside the bamboo forest with lotus-like steps.

The woman's face was illuminated by the bright moonlight.

She was only in her early twenties, with skin as white as snow and a beautiful face. She wore a light blue dress, her figure graceful and elegant, like a lotus emerging from the water.

A pair of peach blossom eyes looked at Ji Ruqing, a faint blush rising on her cheeks, like a pearl shimmering with light, enough to make countless men's hearts flutter.

Zhong Yuhan, at the early stage of the King Realm, cultivates water-based techniques.

She is ranked first on the list of the top ten beauties of the Imperial Palace and is the number one goddess in the hearts of countless disciples of the Imperial Palace.

"Like green."

Zhong Yuhan came to Ji Ruqing's side and gently woke him up.

"How did you come?"

"We're setting off for Wanlingtai tomorrow. The elder asked me to remind you, in case you forget," Zhong Yuhan said with a smile.

Ji Ruqing slowly shook her head, "I remember it very clearly."

"I heard you've broken through to the late stage of the Ascended Emperor Realm. Congratulations! It seems no one can rival you in this Four Sects Tournament."

"Ruqing, you are rightfully the number one genius of the Eastern Xuan Region."

Zhong Yuhan looked at Ji Ruqing with a glint in her eyes, her gaze filled with tenderness.

Ji Ruqing, the possessor of the Supreme Body Azure Cloud Sword Body, and who also became a disciple of that master, had a very high chance of becoming a god if she did not perish along the way.

At the same time, he was also exceptionally handsome.

Which woman wouldn't be attracted to a man like that?

Ji Ruqing's expression remained calm. "It's nothing, this breakthrough was not unexpected."

"You are Ji Ruqing."

"By the way, I've been having some questions about a sword manual lately. Could you please give me some pointers, Ruqing?"

Zhong Yuhan looked at Ji Ruqing expectantly, her tone even carrying a hint of coquetry.

Ji Ruqing shook his head, giving a curt no. "I'm afraid not. I have other matters to attend to tonight and cannot offer guidance."

"It's not okay?..." A hint of disappointment flashed in Zhong Yuhan's beautiful eyes.

For some reason, he became very cold towards Ji Ruqing ever since she returned from visiting her relatives.

Although he was indifferent before, he would at least offer some guidance sometimes.

But ever since he came back, he has kept his distance from her.

She didn't understand very much.

This made her feel somewhat bitter.

While Zhong Yuhan was feeling down, Ji Ruqing seemed to remember something and suddenly asked, "Do you know how to build rapport with people?"

"Huh? What did you just say??" Zhong Yuhan wondered if she had misheard, her beautiful eyes widening in disbelief.

"How can I communicate with others in a friendly manner?"...

The Moon-Slaying Sect.

The next day.

Su Yu and Ye Xuan, along with a dozen or so disciples, rode the spirit sails towards the Wanlingtai.

Su Yuyexuan and others went to participate in the competition, while Xuan Siyin, Yang Yulong and other disciples went to observe.

Wanlingtai is located in Yuanzhou, at the junction of the four major sects of the Eastern Xuan Region.

The grand competition of the four major sects is usually held at the Wanlingtai.

"The Four Sects Grand Competition is held once every ten years. The participants are my Zhan Yue Sect, Tian Yuan Sect, Wu Nian Sect, and Ji Huang Palace."

“Each sect has fifteen disciples participating in the competition.”

"The most threatening person to us right now is Ji Ruqing from the Imperial Palace."

"Rumor has it that he is the ninth-ranked Qingyun Sword Body on the Supreme Divine Body Ranking. He broke through to the mid-stage of the Ascended Emperor Realm two months ago, and may now be in the late stage. His strength is unfathomable."

"At the same time, he was also implicitly hailed as the number one genius in the Eastern Xuan Region."

On the deck of Lingfan, a middle-aged woman dressed in light pink was explaining the situation of the Four Great Sects Competition to Su Yu and his disciples.

When she spoke of Ji Ruqing, her tone became particularly solemn.

"Ji Ruqing? The Azure Cloud Sword Body, ranked ninth on the Supreme Ranking, is close to the late stage of the Ascending Emperor Realm??"

Upon hearing this, the expressions of all the geniuses present changed drastically, even those like Li Tianjian and Jiang Yixue.

Late stage of the Ascended Emperor Realm? And he's a Supreme Body, while they're not even at the Ascended Emperor Realm yet.

How to fight this?

How about hitting me with your head?

It should be noted that among the people present, the highest cultivation levels were only Junior Sister Qingyi and Ye Xuan, who were at the early stage of the Ascended Emperor Realm.

Ye Xuan couldn't help but frown.

Azure Cloud Sword Body? Ranked ninth on the Supreme Body Ranking?

He is currently only at the early stage of the Ascended Emperor Realm. His Battle Body can fight opponents of higher levels, so naturally his Azure Cloud Sword Body can as well.

It seems that Ji Ruqing is likely to become a formidable enemy for him in the future.

"Senior sister, what's wrong? Are you alright?"

While assessing combat strength, Ye Xuan noticed that Su Yu had briefly lost her focus, and couldn't help but ask her questions with concern.

Su Yu came to her senses and slowly shook her head. "I'm fine."

"Is Senior Sister worried that I'm no match for Ji Ruqing?"

"Actually, if we disregard life and death..."

I'm just afraid you'll fight him to the bitter end...

Su Yu was filled with mixed feelings, but he remained calm on the surface.

"Junior brother, I have always believed in you."

"It's just a small competition. I hope you won't risk your life fighting the enemy. It's not worth it."

"You've only been rising to prominence for a short time; you'll have plenty of opportunities in the future."

Ye Xuan nodded slightly; he would definitely listen to his senior sister's words.

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