Chapter Twenty-Four: Dazzling Little Cloud

Huang Bo’s five-star martial soul and his diligent cultivation have always been his greatest source of pride.

At this moment, many young girls surrounding Huang Bo gazed at him with amorous eyes, their expressions filled with admiration.

Huang Bo, the top talent of the younger generation in Qingfeng Town, was not only exceptionally gifted but also strikingly handsome. He was the secret crush of countless girls in the town, all of whom had long since set their hearts on him.

Accustomed to being the center of attention, a smug look played on the corner of Huang Bo's mouth. He stood tall and proud, brimming with confidence.

For this upcoming Tianfeng Mountain Youth Trial, Huang Bo was determined to secure first place!

"My daughter, Ye Keqing, is fifteen years old. Just a few days ago, she successfully broke through to become a first-level martial artist!"

Glancing at Huang Bo with disdain, Ye Xuan spoke with a face full of pride as he watched Ye Keqing walk into the massive plaza, his voice booming for all to hear.

A fifteen-year-old first-level martial artist?

The ten officials in charge, including Tian Yuan, all turned their gazes toward her with newfound interest. While both were first-level martial artists, the difference between reaching that rank at fifteen versus sixteen was far greater than just a single year! Even Huang Guang, who had been so arrogant just moments before, wore a look of surprise.

Compared to a sixteen-year-old, a fifteen-year-old first-level martial artist possessed several times the natural talent. Such potential was more than enough to become an inner-circle disciple of any of the Ten Great Sects.

"Which one is the daughter of Clan Leader Ye?" an official asked curiously.

Ye Xuan pointed toward Ye Keqing, who was slowly making her way into the plaza.

At a single glance, one could see her skin was as smooth and fair as cream. Her red, berry-stained lips were slightly parted, inviting endless imagination. Her amorous eyes seemed to sparkle with every blink, captivating all who looked upon her, and her elegant, high-bridged nose made one yearn to reach out and touch it.

Ye Keqing wore a violet dress. Though only fifteen, she had developed remarkably well; she was tall and slender, with a willow-thin waist and a graceful, upright carriage. The surrounding boys watched her with dry throats, unable to stop themselves from swallowing hard.

Ignoring the stunned gazes around her, Ye Keqing moved with light, lotus-like steps toward the group of trial participants. Everywhere she passed, people automatically stepped aside, her elegant figure standing out like a crane in a flock of chickens.

The ten officials’ eyes all lit up. They had not expected this girl to possess both exceptional talent and stunning beauty!

Seeing the reaction of the officials, Ye Xuan was ecstatic. To have Ye Keqing catch their attention before the trial even began brought obvious advantages!

In an instant, Ye Keqing became the focal point of the vast plaza, drawing envious gazes from everyone.

Even the haughty Huang Bo could not help but turn his head, a flicker of genuine admiration in his eyes as he looked at her.

Ye Keqing, meanwhile, wore a look of smug satisfaction. Long hailed as the greatest beauty of Qingfeng Town, she was well-accustomed to the sense of superiority that came with being worshipped like the moon surrounded by stars. She found the crowd's reaction entirely expected.

Suddenly, a commotion rippled through the outer edges of the plaza, drawing curious looks from many.

In the center of the stir, a handsome, refined-looking youth walked side-by-side with a girl dressed in white as snow, heading toward the group of participants.

The girl’s features were as exquisite as a painting. Though she appeared to be only twelve or thirteen, she was clearly a budding beauty; her delicate features were flawless, especially her eyes, which were exceptionally clear and ethereal.

While Ye Keqing radiated a seductive charm typical of a young woman, this girl exuded an aura of holiness and serenity, as if she were a fairy who had never touched the mortal world.

It was not hard to imagine just how breathtakingly beautiful this girl would be when she grew up!

At that moment, nearly every boy in the plaza fixed their burning gaze upon her.

In an instant, the focus of the plaza shifted from Ye Keqing to this young girl.

The girl