Beauties in Simulation Cross over into Reality

Chapter 118: Chapter 103: You’d Better Not Get Tired of Looking

“Why?”

Xiao Mo asked, confused.

Shang Jiuli smugly lifted her fair little chin, her expression seeming to say, ’Little Junior Brother, an attitude like that makes things very difficult for your senior sister…’

Xiao Mo paused for a moment, then bowed to Shang Jiuli and asked respectfully, “I would be grateful for your guidance, Senior Sister.”

Her “little vanity” as a senior sister satisfied, Shang Jiuli stepped forward and whispered softly:

“I’m telling you this, but you can’t tell anyone, okay?

The reason Flood Dragons find it so hard to cross their tribulations is because during the first Human-Demon War, the ancient Saints of the Hundred Schools of Thought banded together. They used the Human Race’s Qi Fortune to seal away the Qi Fortune of the entire Flood Dragon Species.

Back then, during the first Human-Demon War, both the Human Race and the Demon Race tried their best to win over the Dragon Race.

The reason was simple. Humans have always felt a certain closeness to the Dragon Race. After all, dragons have the Lifebound Divine Abilities to summon wind and rain, so most Mortal Dynasties had very good relationships with them.

The common people of the Mortal World even built temples for some dragon-kin—the Dragon King Temples.

The dragon-kin, in turn, used the incense and offerings from the common people to aid their cultivation. You could say it was a mutually beneficial relationship.

However, the Demon Race was also on good terms with the Dragon Race.

It’s not hard to understand why.

No matter how you look at it, the Dragon Race can be considered part of the Demon Race.

At the time, the Human Race didn’t actually expect the Dragon Race to help them fight the demons. They would have been content if the dragons simply remained neutral.

But for some reason—perhaps the Demon Race promised them something—

the Dragon Race ultimately joined the demons.

The Dragon Race was already incredibly powerful. The Dragon Kings of the Four Seas were all at the Ascension Realm, not to mention the hundreds of Flood Dragons under their command, whose realms ranged from Nascent Soul to the Immortal Realm. And they ruled over the Four Seas.

With the Dragon Race defecting to the demons, the Four Seas now stood against the Human Race.

This made it increasingly difficult for the Human Race to fight back.

But fortunately, there was a Cultivator at that time who led our Human Race in resistance.

After that great war, the Cultivator’s body perished and his Dao vanished. He didn’t even leave behind a name, and the ancient Saints never spoke of him.

However, under his leadership, the Human Race managed to secure a hard-won victory.

The Demon Race was ultimately defeated, and the Dragon Race suffered countless casualties.

The ancient Saints of the Hundred Schools of Thought seized the opportunity to seal the Dragon Race’s Qi Fortune.

The Saints did this because everyone knew the Demon Race would not accept their defeat. The Dragon Race of the Four Seas, in particular, had suffered such heavy losses that they had accumulated immense hatred.

They feared that if the Dragon Race participated in the next Human-Demon War, the Human Race would be in great peril. So, they simply cut off the Dragon Race’s future prospects.”

“So that’s how it is…” Xiao Mo nodded thoughtfully.

Shang Jiuli continued, “I heard from my grandfather that for a member of the Flood Dragon Species to successfully cross their tribulation now, they need the aid of a Saint’s Heart. The Saint’s Heart must break the seal for them. Only then can they succeed. Otherwise, it’s almost impossible.”

“And what is this Saint’s Heart?” Xiao Mo asked again.

“A Saint’s Heart? That’s incredibly difficult. Take us Confucian Scholars, for example. To achieve a Saint’s Heart, you first have to reach the Immortal Realm. Second, you must have your own unique insights into the Confucian Dao. At the very least, you have to author books and establish theories that gain the recognition of the Great Dao.

Across the current Confucian Academy and the Four Great Academies, there are no more than six people who have reached that level.

Even our teacher, Mr. Qi, hasn’t reached that stage.

Furthermore, using a Saint’s Heart to break the seal for the Flood Dragon Species comes at a price: the Saint’s Heart must be sacrificed to the heavens and earth.

So, tell me, what kind of Saint would sacrifice themselves just to help a member of the Flood Dragon Species cross their tribulation?”

“…” Hearing Senior Sister Shang’s words, Xiao Mo lowered his head in silence.

“Alright, that’s all I’ll tell you. You absolutely can’t tell anyone about this, okay? Back in the day, your senior sister here was also very interested in dragons and phoenixes. I pestered my grandfather endlessly before he finally agreed to tell me,” Shang Jiuli said with a smile.

“Please rest assured, Senior Sister,” Xiao Mo promised.

“I’m off. Don’t wake up late tomorrow, and remember to go to class. Since you’ve just enrolled, you’ll need to attend the large lectures at first. Once you’ve made some initial progress, you can study directly with a teacher, just like the rest of us.”

“Yes.”

Xiao Mo bowed and bid farewell to Senior Sister Shang.

On the way back, Xiao Mo’s thoughts still lingered on the matter of the Saint’s Heart.

Before he knew it, Xiao Mo had arrived back at the courtyard.

In the courtyard, a woman in a white dress was carrying bedding out of a room to air it in the sun.

“Xiao Mo, you’re back.”

Seeing Xiao Mo, joy overflowed in the woman’s peach-blossom eyes.

“Yes, I’m back.”

Xiao Mo smiled as he walked into the courtyard, helping Ruxue hang the quilt on the bamboo poles to dry.

“Did you see Mr. Qi?” Bai Ruxue asked.

“I did.”

“What is Mr. Qi like?”

“Mr. Qi is an easygoing person, and he’s very knowledgeable. For now, I’ll be attending the large lectures at the Academy. I’ll seek out Mr. Qi for instruction later.” Xiao Mo looked at the woman beside him. “It’s just that during this period, I might be leaving early and coming back late. I’m afraid you’ll be bored staying home alone.”

“That’s alright.”

Bai Ruxue shook her head.

“I have plenty of things to do, too. For instance, cleaning the courtyard, or washing your clothes, or cooking so I can wait for you to come home and eat. I won’t be bored at all.”

“Really?” Xiao Mo smiled.

“Really, really,” Bai Ruxue nodded. “Besides, because I know you’ll be back, I have something to look forward to every day. Whenever I see you return, I feel so happy.”

Hearing Ruxue’s words, Xiao Mo’s heart was touched. He reached out, wanting to stroke her hair, but then he thought of something, and his hand froze in midair, unwilling to come down.

Seeing this, Bai Ruxue took a step forward and placed Xiao Mo’s hand on her own head.

Beneath the man’s large hand, Bai Ruxue’s eyes narrowed as she nuzzled against his palm.

Watching the woman before him act just like a little cat, Xiao Mo couldn’t help but smile. “Ruxue.”

“Hm?” Bai Ruxue blinked.

“Do you think I can become a Confucian Saint?” Xiao Mo asked.

“Eh?” Bai Ruxue asked, puzzled. “Why do you suddenly ask that?”

“It’s nothing,” Xiao Mo shook his head. “It just came to mind. I heard from my senior sister that every Confucian Scholar aims to author books, establish theories, and achieve Sainthood.”

“Emm…” Bai Ruxue stroked her chin. “Becoming a Saint is very difficult, but… I believe you can do it.”

“Then I’ll work hard at it. When we were little, you taught me how to read, Ruxue. Once I become a Saint, you’ll be the Saint’s first teacher,” Xiao Mo said with a smile.

“The Saint’s first teacher, hmph hmph hmph~ That has a nice ring to it.” Bai Ruxue thought the title sounded quite nice.

“Then I’ve decided, too. I’m going to cultivate hard and become a True Dragon.” Bai Ruxue clenched her small fist. “After all, this first teacher can’t bring shame to a future Confucian Saint, can I?”

Xiao Mo was slightly taken aback. He gently stroked her long hair and said with a smile, “Alright. I’ll wait for that day, then. I’ve never seen a True Dragon before. I’m sure you’ll look beautiful when you become one.”

“Then when the time comes, I’ll stay with you every day and let you look at me all the time.” Bai Ruxue pouted. “You can’t get tired of looking.”

“I won’t.”

Xiao Mo shook his head, looking directly into the woman’s eyes.

“I could never get tired of looking.”