"Impressive!"
With Ding Peng's cultivation at the Half Step Soul Embryo realm, there was no way he wouldn't sense the commotion in his house. He had long discovered the altercations between his security men and Li Luo.
Ding Xiaolong was also a silent spectator to the affair. The Cyclic Core realm gave cultivators the ability of introspection, not the hazy inner sensing used by cultivators below that realm. This realm also gave the user a faint sensory field around them. Thanks to a secret art, she was able to subtly release her qi to sense a radius of 10 meters, even at the Half Step Cyclic Core realm.
"To think she has comprehended Battle Intent. And in less than a day!"Battle Intent was a rare ethereal intent that had very strict requirements to gain insight to. One had to be a pure battle fanatic with extremely strong willpower and undefeatable mentality. One also had to be a genius at cultivation and comprehending divine techniques. Since ancient time, all those who comprehended Battle Intent went on to dominate their generation.
Ding Xiaolong was more awed by the timing. As far as she knew, Li Luo only received fighting techniques this morning thanks to the deal she made with Kong Xiang, yet here she was now, radiating Battle Intent. It should be known that her cultivation which was at peak Origin Pool realm was now at Mid Origin Refinement realm. Judging from her aura, she only needed to fight more battles to improve her comprehension of the Intent, and she would quickly break through to the advanced level, after which she would consolidate her foundation and form her core, reaching the same cultivation realm as her!
Li Luo looked on coldly as blood dripped from the corner of the guard's lips. "I request to see Miss Xiaolong."
Ding Xiaolong suddenly appeared and called out softly, "Sister Luo,"
Li Luo simply said, "Where's Kong Xiang?"
Ding Xiaolong was slightly taken aback by her tone. It didn't occur to her that her sudden appearance at that particular moment made Li Luo infer in her mind that she was aware of the altercations, yet chose to appear at the last minute. Li Luo had no intention of playing games at people's whims.
"He... he's currently in seclusion" Ding Xiaolong smelled a familiar fragrance and saw her mom come out.
Li Luo greeted her properly. "Good evening, Auntie" Her tone was neutral, and there was no trace of the frosty battle goddess from a moment ago.
Shi Lifen looked at the common looking woman and was instantly attracted to her eyes. Li Luo's eyes could be said to be the most beautiful feature of her face. It possessed a unique charisma that made others feel inferior at the domineering imperialistic glint it obscured within.
"Your friend helped cure the ailment my son has battled with for the past sixteen years. Our family is one that knows how to show gratitude. Don't worry, you can be assured he's safe" She turned to the two disabled guards. "You're both fired" She turned back and gestured for Li Luo to follow her."Let's go."
Li Luo trudged after Ding Xiaolong and her mom, leaving behind the dumbfounded security guards.
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Despite her calm, Li Luo was shocked at the beauty and extravagance of the mansion as she entered. Gold, diamonds and marble adorned every corner of the space. From the corner of her eyes, Li Luo saw small oval stones piled up like trash at the patio. A small piece of one such rock could catapult her instantly into the top echelons of the society.
Shi Lifen was a little pleased to see the awed expression on Li Luo's face. In truth, she wasn't too happy feeling a faint sense of intimidation from the girl. She couldn't even remember the last time she felt such.With her status that stood high above others, who could intimidate her? With what? Her looks were top notch, and her intelligence played a huge role in the establishment of her husband's merchant conglomerate. Even cultivation, her weakest point was at the peak of the Cyclic Core Stage.
Little did she know that the shock on Li Luo's face was not at the opulence but at the concentration of spiritual energy in the air. Given that the house served as both a residence and cultivation grounds of a dignified Half Step Soul Embryo realm expert, the magnitude of Spirit Gathering Formations established to increase with there was unimaginable. In fact, it was thanks to this environment that the guards could reach their present cultivation.
They arrived at Ding Bojing chambers. Ding Bojing was clearly fidgeting in bed, unable to rest when Li Luo walked in. His expression froze immediately.