The question struck like a bolt from the blue, and Li Luo was taken aback. Her tone seemed to hold a trace of suspicion and even an inexplicable sense of certainty in her assertion. As a result, he felt a little astonished. Had she discovered something? 

His thoughts revolved quickly and he came to a decision as to his answer. He reflexively shook his head whilst replying, "Huh? What are you trying to say? As you know, I'm just a tiny Resonant Master. Don't you think it's a little outrageous to think I would be able to threaten an opponent that a Heavenly Pearl Stage cultivator like you had problems with?"

The First Princess' gaze roamed across the carriage without looking directly at Li Luo. "I spoke to the vice principal." She smiled sweetly.

Li Luo's eyes almost popped out of their sockets in surprise. Had he been betrayed by Vice Principal Su Xin?  No, that didn't make sense. Vice Principal Su Xin was cautious, and regardless of the First Princess' stature and influence,...