230 To Escape an Assassination

Disgust tinged Ji Lingxi’s expression as she replied, "He should be seventeen this year; he’s younger than me by two years."

Yue Rulan hesitated before saying, "My older brother is twenty-three this year…"

Ji Lingxi frowned, retorting, "Sister Lan, I truly only harbor respect for your older brother!"

"I know." Yue Rulan replied, smiling.

She seemed to have something else to say but the words could not leave her lips, and she only heaved a soft sigh.

I hope my guess is wrong.

"Lingxi… if it weren’t for your sudden breakthrough last afternoon, I’m afraid… both of us would be somewhere else by now…" Yue Rulan sighed solemnly.

Ji Lingxiu was confused as well when she replied, "You’re not the only astonished one. I’m curious too. I’ve just advanced to the seventh peak not too long ago and now I’ve reached the eighth peak instantly. After the initial excitement, all I’m left with now is confusion and a little fear."