Free Web NovelChapter 51: Chapter 51: Great Xia’s 4 Rankings! Returning to the Demon Cave
Come to think of it, this was already the third time Su Bai had seen Ning Fengyun.
The first time was when Su Bai had slain that Second-Level Demon Fiend in the lounge, prompting Ning Fengyun to come and investigate.
The second time was in the Celestial Fire Demon Cave, where Su Bai had captured the Black Demon Dragon, leaving Ning Fengyun utterly shocked.
And the third time was now.
It seemed there was some strange fate between the two of them.
At this moment, Su Bai noticed that behind the two were three younger-looking Martial Artists, all at the Qi Sea Realm of cultivation and dressed in Red Robes!
Evidently, these three were likely new recruits who had recently passed the Prison Suppression Bureau’s trials!
Sure enough, a moment later, Mu Feng walked up to Su Bai with a faint smile.
After briefly catching up with Su Bai, he pointed to the three people behind him and said, "Su Bai, these three are new recruits who just passed the trials. You should all get to know each other!"
"From now on, I’ll have to ask you to look after these three!"
Although his strength had plummeted recently, he had accumulated many merits in the past and was backed by the great mountain that was Chen Tianfeng.
Not only had his benefits and position not declined, but they had even been slightly promoted!
And these three young people joining the Prison Suppression Bureau, just like Su Bai before them, had all been brought in by Mu Feng.
Although Su Bai hadn’t been in the Prison Suppression Bureau for long, he was competent and a young Martial Artist himself. Entrusting him to lead the three was the perfect arrangement.
Most importantly, Mu Feng had a keen sense that Su Bai’s future was incredibly bright!
By having these three follow Su Bai, they could become part of Su Bai’s core team in the future. And as the one who guided them, he too could benefit from the association.
"Of course, Lord Mu!"
Su Bai did not refuse Mu Feng’s proposal.
The three then came before Su Bai, and after a brief exchange, they were all acquainted.
One of the young Martial Artists, a man named Zhang Wei, caught Su Bai’s attention.
The name gave Su Bai a profound sense of déjà vu!
This person was the youngest son of a Great Xia official. He had shown great talent since childhood, and upon coming of age, the official had personally sent him to the prison to gain some experience.
Meanwhile, Ning Fengyun seemed completely unconcerned with such minor matters. After scanning the lounge and finding no trace of Demon Qi, he turned and left.
He had heard that a newcomer to the Prison Suppression Bureau named Xu Yun had inexplicably disappeared, and a wisp of profound Demonic Qi had been discovered in his personal quarters!
That was why he had come to investigate, but he had found nothing.
Mu Feng chatted briefly with Su Bai before turning to leave with Ning Fengyun.
Back in the lounge, the energetic Zhang Wei was getting along great with Su Bai.
In just a short while, the two had become quite familiar!
"That famous flower from the Demon Suppression Bureau, Sikong Yue, is here!"
A moment later, a young Martial Artist from the Prison Suppression Bureau ran into the lounge, his face flushing red as he announced excitedly.
’The famous flower of the Demon Suppression Bureau, Sikong Yue?’
’Who’s that?’
It was the first time Su Bai had heard the name, and he asked with some curiosity.
"Zhang Wei, is this Sikong Yue very famous?"
"Brother Su Bai, you’re really out of the loop! How can you not even know this?"
Zhang Wei, looking astonished, immediately started to fill Su Bai in.
Zhang Wei went on at length, with most of what he said being words of praise!
This famous flower of the Demon Suppression Bureau, Sikong Yue, was the daughter of the Great Xia Mountain King. Not only was she gifted and intelligent from a young age, possessing a wisdom others could only dream of, but she also had an extraordinary talent for the Martial Dao!
It was said that at the tender age of twenty, she was already an expert in the Extraordinary Realm!
But none of that was the true reason for Sikong Yue’s fame. What truly made her renowned was her world-stunning beauty, enough to make the moon hide and flowers blush!
Finally, Zhang Wei added, his face full of infatuation.
"Even though Sikong Yue is only ranked fifth on the Great Xia List of Beauties, in my heart, she’s on par with the number one, Shangguan Qingyue, that legendary woman from the Celestial Supervision Mansion!"
Zhang Wei’s words piqued Su Bai’s interest, especially that List of Beauties, which made him curious.
After some questioning, Zhang Wei didn’t hide anything, simply lowering his head and secretly telling Su Bai all about it.
It turned out that this so-called List of Beauties was a ranking created out of boredom by some second-generation elites, a few busybodies, and even some high-ranking officials within the Great Xia Dynasty!
And besides the List of Beauties, there were three other charts that were widely circulated in their circles.
The Heroes Chart, ranked by Martial Dao strength!
The Talent Chart, ranked by young geniuses!
The Heroic Heroes Chart, ranked by family background and inherited legacy!
These four charts were the four famous rankings secretly circulated within the Great Xia Dynasty!
Each chart would include at most one hundred names!
Everyone who made it onto a chart was a renowned young talent within the Great Xia Dynasty!
And for Sikong Yue to be ranked fifth on the List of Beauties truly brought great honor to the Demon Suppression Bureau!
At the same time, because of Sikong Yue’s presence, many young Martial Artists, once they were strong enough, would eagerly join the Demon Suppression Bureau!
Under the noble pretext of wanting to slay all Demon Fiends for the sake of Great Xia!
But as for their real intentions...
Well, those who know, know!
After finishing, Zhang Wei couldn’t help but stare at Su Bai for a moment before patting his shoulder and sighing.
"It’s a shame, Brother Su Bai, your strength is still a little lacking. If you could break through to the Divine Power Realm at your age, you could definitely get on the Talent Chart!"
And once you’re on a chart, wouldn’t money, fame, status, and beautiful women all be within reach?
Su Bai just smiled. He found these four charts rather interesting.
’If I were to reveal my Extraordinary Realm Seventh Layer cultivation, the Talent Chart would probably explode!’
Of course, what young man doesn’t dream of love? What young man doesn’t wish to be dressed in fine clothes on a fast horse, the center of everyone’s attention, adored by all?
Unfortunately, Su Bai was destined to be a man who stood peerless and alone!
’It seems I’m fated to have no connection with this so-called Talent Chart.’
’Ah, life! It’s as lonely as the snow!’
Still, Su Bai was a little curious. Who were the women at the top of this so-called List of Beauties?
"Brother Su Bai, you’ve really asked the right person!"
Zhang Wei grinned smugly; he knew the topic like the back of his hand and told Su Bai everything.
But after hearing Zhang Wei’s explanation, Su Bai was slightly stunned.
Because among the women ranked near the top, he heard a somewhat familiar name.
The second on the List of Beauties, the daughter of the Great Xia Celestial Observer!
Luo Liyue!
’Holy hell, isn’t that the young woman who gave me a note during the Qingxia Festival?’
’This...’
Su Bai looked at the still-prattling Zhang Wei.
His expression was odd.
’If I told Zhang Wei that the second-ranked woman on the List of Beauties had confessed her feelings for me, would he explode on the spot?’
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’It would be pretty amusing!’
"HOLY SHIT!"
Suddenly, the endlessly talking Zhang Wei paused mid-sentence and scrambled out the door!
’Brother Su Bai, you’ve distracted me!’
He looked anxious, afraid that if he delayed any longer, he would miss his chance to see Sikong Yue!
Su Bai was amused!
’This guy is really something else.’
After returning to his personal quarters, Su Bai thought for a moment and decided to release the Black Nether Wolf and Hei Wushuang back into the Celestial Fire Demon Cave!
He would let them devour Demon Fiends on their own and grow stronger!
And by doing this, he could also gain a steady stream of Cultivation Experience Points!
’It’s a win-win!’
Late at night, with a few flickers of movement, Su Bai left the prison.
He was headed once again for the Celestial Fire Demon Cave!
