53: An encounter between eavesdropping on innermost thoughts and seizing a chance opportunity!

As soon as Luo Jinghong said this, everyone was shocked.

Jiang Yourong, in particular, stared wide-eyed at Luo Jinghong, thinking to herself: "Wait, why is Elder Luo also trying to set up the Young Master and Sister Lingxue?

Could she be like me, able to see through their Fates and know that they are a match made in heaven?"

After thinking for a moment, she shook her head: "Probably not. Elder Luo likely just thinks they match well; after all, one is a Saint and the other is a Saintess.

However, Elder Luo's method of playing matchmaker is far too crude. Without a precise plan, the effect might be the opposite of what she intends.

How did the Young Master put it? A Pig Teammate!

Right! Elder Luo Jinghong is a Pig Teammate."

Jiang Yourong facepalmed.

Elder Luo was simply increasing the difficulty for her; she would have to take action personally.

Meanwhile, Jiang Lingxue also heard an overwhelming wave of heart-voices sweeping toward her.

Most of them were mental activities filled with shock, surprise, and disbelief.

Some also felt that Luo Jinghong was meddling and that they were the true perfect match for Gu Qingchen.

But one special heart-voice caught her attention.

"Possessing a special ability to see through other people's Fates?

Gu Qingchen and I are a match made in heaven?

Whose heart-voice is this?"

Jiang Lingxue followed the source of the heart-voice and saw a pure and lively girl.

"It's her?

I clearly don't know her, so why does she call me Sister Lingxue?"

While the women maintained awkward but polite smiles on the surface, Gu Qingchen coughed lightly and said, "Senior Sister Lingxue is the Saintess of our Xuantian Holy Land and is naturally excellent, but such matters cannot be forced."

Although he also thought Jiang Lingxue was fine, the most important thing for him right now was to improve his strength.

Whether it was the Five-Year Promise with the Ye Family or the need to Cultivate to the Supreme Realm within fifty-six years to go to the Origin Ancient Realm, time was very pressing.

Though he was confident he could do it, he had to seize every moment and every Opportunity to strive and improve himself.

"What do you mean 'cannot be forced'? A forced melon isn't sweet, but it certainly quenches thirst!"

Nearby, Jiang Yourong grew anxious upon hearing her Young Master's words.

After hearing Jiang Yourong's heart-voice, Jiang Lingxue still felt a bit shy, but she became even more curious about the "match made in heaven" the girl was thinking of.

Just how much of a match made in heaven was it that this little girl was so desperate for her and Qingchen to be together?

Her eyes shifted slightly, and she then nodded, saying, "Junior Brother Qingchen is too kind. Perhaps for the current Junior Brother, improving your strength is indeed the top priority."

"Indeed."

Gu Qingchen nodded: "My current strength is still too weak. So-called peerless talent is merely a fig leaf for when one's strength is insufficient."

A truly powerful person will never keep the word 'talent' on their lips.

"The Young Master is so confused!"

Jiang Yourong listened from the side, anxious but helpless, even having the urge to reveal her Opportunity Interception System.

"If you really want to improve your strength, why bother taking the long way and Cultivating so painstakingly? Just be with Sister Lingxue, and the two of you will soar to greatness together."

Hearing this heart-voice, Jiang Lingxue was now certain that being with Gu Qingchen would indeed bring great benefits.

At the very least, the strength of both would receive a massive boost because of it.

"She said she can see through my Fate, and most likely others' as well. Perhaps my Fate and Qingchen's are exceptionally compatible, and being together would allow both sides to rapidly increase our strength."

Jiang Lingxue's mind was exquisitely sharp, and she quickly figured out some key points.

"So, what kind of Fate do I have? Does the ability to hear others' heart-voices count?

But this ability wouldn't allow both Qingchen and me to gain benefits and rapidly increase our strength after being together... Could it be the Lunar Physique?"

While Jiang Lingxue was reasoning based on the available information, Luo Jinghong also spoke.

"Qingchen, you are right. In the face of true strength, so-called talent is worthless."

A cold light flashed in her eyes.

Hundreds of years ago, she was also called the strongest Prodigy in the entire Xuantian Holy Land, with talent far exceeding the Holy Lord of that time—her father.

Everyone said she had the potential of a Supreme.

Within three thousand years, she was expected to become a Supreme expert, with hopes of even striving for the Yuanzun or even the Tianzun Realm in the future!

At that level, she would truly stand at the Peak of this world.

She had also thought she would grow as everyone expected and smoothly reach the Supreme Realm.

But an accident suddenly occurred.

Facing those condescending and sanctimonious high-level members of the Heavenly Dao Alliance, she realized just how small a thing talent was.

Only by becoming a truly powerful person can one master their own destiny!

"Sister Luo..."

Hearing such heart-voices again, Jiang Lingxue knew that Luo Jinghong was once again remembering that past from hundreds of years ago.

She reached out and gently grasped Luo Jinghong's cool and translucent arm, comforting her: "Do not dwell on the past; I believe you will one day achieve your goal."

Luo Jinghong did not respond.

She looked at Gu Qingchen and said, "I have said that you lack nothing in terms of talent, Comprehension Ability, Heart-Nature, and so on. Sooner or later, you will become a truly powerful person.

And resources—true resources—can infinitely shorten that time!

As long as you take me as your master, I can provide you with any kind of resource. Even if I don't have it, I will do my best to collect it for you."

"Elder Luo, stop joking."

Gu Qingchen smiled and shook his head: "I will personally collect all the resources I need, so I appreciate your kindness."

In the past, he might have had to put in some effort to collect resources.

But with Jiang Yourong, he no longer had to worry about lacking resources.

When Gu Qingchen refused again, the System's notification sound rang in Luo Jinghong's mind once more.

"Ding! Detected that the Host has failed to take a disciple; the mission is incomplete. Punishment: Deprivation of 'Sorrow' from the Seven Emotions for one hundred years. The punishment will be canceled after a successful discipleship."

"Ding! Please note that after seven failed attempts to take a disciple, the System will be permanently stripped away, and the punishment duration will become permanent."

After hearing these two System notifications, Luo Jinghong's heart remained completely untroubled.

She said to Gu Qingchen, "Consider it carefully. I will return to seclusion until the day of your Coronation Ceremony, at which time I will ask you once more."

As her voice fell, she had already lightly drifted away.

Seeing Luo Jinghong so persistent, Gu Qingchen was also helpless.

"Ahem."

At this moment, Jiang Yourong coughed twice and said, "Young Master, you have just achieved a great Breakthrough. Why not give a lecture on the Dao to our sisters in Chentian Pavilion?

And Ling... Lady Saintess, why not also discuss the Dao with the Young Master and give us some guidance?"

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