"Little friend, where is that senior?" As Li Xuan returned to Wending Plaza, Xuan Ye and a few others hurried forward, glancing behind Li Xuan, and asked.
Hearing this, Li Xuan replied, "Senior has gone to find her master."
Xuan Ye and the others were stunned. Find her master? Someone of such immense power was merely a maid?
"That little friend, who is that senior's master...?" Xuan Ye pondered for a moment before asking.
Li Xuan paused, then mused, "You could consider her my master's master."
Master's master!
As Li Xuan finished speaking, Xuan Ye and the others grew solemn. Such a formidable being was just a maid; just how terrifying must her master be? And Li Xuan was that senior's master's disciple!
"Seniors, has the Five Regions Prodigy Ranking competition not concluded yet?" Li Xuan asked, unconcerned by their expressions.
Xuan Ye hurriedly nodded, "Naturally, it has not."
"Good. If that's the case, I will head up. Otherwise, if someone wishes to challenge me and I'm absent, it wouldn't make sense," Li Xuan said, walking towards the top seat.
"Little friend, you don't need to go up. After our discussion, we have unanimously decided that you are the top ranker of this Five Regions Prodigy Ranking. Furthermore, if you don't mind, you can just call us brothers," Xuan Ye quickly stopped Li Xuan.
What a joke! Li Xuan, who wasn't even a match for someone at the advanced stage of the Martial God realm, who else among the remaining participants could possibly surpass him? Moreover, after the appearance of that yellow-clothed woman earlier, who would dare challenge Li Xuan now?
Li Xuan: "..."
An hour later, the Five Regions Prodigy Ranking competition finally concluded.
When Li Xuan was announced as the direct top ranker of the Five Regions Prodigy Ranking competition, no one present voiced any objection. Everyone had witnessed the power Li Xuan had displayed earlier, a strength that had long since earned their respect.
"Alas, I never expected that today we would broaden our horizons. So, there are realms even higher than the Saint stage."
"Why overthink it? We are only at the Spirit Soul realm. Let's worry about that when we reach Li Xuan's level."
"Reaching Li Xuan's level will be difficult. But speaking of which, with Li Xuan becoming the top ranker, I feel it is well-deserved."
"..."
As Xuan Kong announced Li Xuan as the top ranker, the crowd murmured with emotions.
"The Five Regions Prodigy Ranking competition has ended. All one hundred ranked participants may enter the Cang Ling Tower for three months of cultivation starting tomorrow!"
With that, Xuan Kong turned and left. Those on the list cheered.
"Congratulations, Brother Li," Jian Chi walked forward, cupping his fists and smiling.
Li Xuan patted Jian Chi's shoulder, "You're not bad either."
Li Xuan had seen that Jian Chi ranked thirty-fifth, a position that sufficiently proved his strength.
Jian Chi chuckled heartily, clearly satisfied with the outcome.
"Congratulations." Soon, Liu Jiaqi and Zhou Wenjin, along with Zhou Wenshu, approached Li Xuan and nodded. To Li Xuan's surprise, Zhou Wenyao trailed behind Liu Jiaqi, his expression somewhat awkward.
"What, do you need me to teach you how to speak?" Liu Jiaqi, noticing Li Xuan's expression, turned to Liu Wenyao and said.
Liu Wenyao's face flushed red. He quickly bowed and cupped his fists at Li Xuan, "Big Brother Li Xuan, I was blind and didn't recognize your eminence earlier. I hope you can overlook my transgressions."
Li Xuan was taken aback. Was this fellow here to apologize? Seeing Liu Wenyao's flushed face, Li Xuan smiled slightly and waved his hand, "It's nothing. We learn from our encounters. Just try to be more humble in the future."
"Yes, yes, I will definitely be humble!" Liu Wenyao was stunned. He had expected Li Xuan to mock him, but Li Xuan was so easygoing. His impression of Li Xuan improved greatly, and he nodded eagerly.
"Brother, shall we go to the Yingbin Tower for a drink? It's my treat today, to congratulate you on taking the top spot!" After some idle chat, Liu Wenyao became familiar and eagerly suggested.
"Young Master Li Xuan, may this old woman have a moment to speak with you?" Just as Li Xuan was about to reply, a middle-aged woman approached and asked him with a smile.
Li Xuan blinked. Seeing Yue Fuyao and Yue Caixuan following the middle-aged woman, he immediately guessed the woman's identity and nodded, "Please, Senior."
Mo Ningxiang, seeing Li Xuan's lack of arrogance, a trace of admiration flashed in her eyes before she turned and walked away.
"Everyone, I'll talk to you all later." Li Xuan cupped his fists to Jian Chi and the others, nodded to Yue Fuyao and Yue Caixuan, and followed.
Jian Chi could naturally see Mo Ningxiang's purpose in seeking out Li Xuan, and Liu Jiaqi and Zhou Wenjin had also guessed some of it. Jian Chi chuckled and turned to leave, while Liu Jiaqi and Zhou Wenjin exchanged a glance at Yue Fuyao and remained in thought.
"Young Master Li Xuan, do you know why I sought you out?" Mo Ningxiang led Li Xuan to a secluded corner, stopped, and turned to face him.
Li Xuan thought for a moment, "Is it related to Miss Fuyao?"
Mo Ningxiang nodded and said, "Young Master Li Xuan, I know your future achievements will be extraordinary. Even I will likely only be able to look up to you. Of course, I don't care about these things. I only want to know what your intentions are towards my foolish disciple?"
"Senior, what do you mean?" Li Xuan asked, puzzled.
Mo Ningxiang sighed with some helplessness, "I forgot you are only seventeen. It's normal that you don't understand some things. Very well, I will be blunt. What do you think of my foolish disciple?"
"Miss Fuyao? She is very good," Li Xuan said, stunned for a moment, then nodded.
Mo Ningxiang smiled slightly, "How about making her your wife?"
"My wife?" Li Xuan was stunned, his heart thumping uncontrollably.
Mo Ningxiang gave a wry smile, "You are unwilling?"
"No, I... I..." Li Xuan hurried to speak, but the words caught in his throat.
Seeing this, Mo Ningxiang understood. She smiled faintly, "How about this? I'll ask you, are you willing to give your all to take care of her, protect her from harm, share in hardship, and grow old together?"
Li Xuan's expression became serious. He then looked at Mo Ningxiang and nodded firmly, "I am willing!"