"Did you bump into something?"
Ning Rongrong looked at Ye Qiu strangely. How could he not see things clearly when his Spirit was clearly his eyes?
And why did this mark look like a bite mark?
She turned her head to look at Xue Qinghe, her eyes carrying a hint of danger and inquiry.
Xue Qinghe, who had been secretly sulking, noticed Ning Rongrong's gaze on him and immediately dispelled the anger from his face, feeling a little flustered.
'Could it be that Junior Sister Rongrong guessed I bit him? How could she think that? I'm a man now!?'
"Hehe…" A smile appeared on his face as he feigned composure, looking directly at her and displaying superb acting skills.
"Hehe… Junior Sister Rongrong, why are you looking at me like that? Brother Ye Qiu really did bump into it accidentally!"
With Xue Qinghe's confirmation, Ning Rongrong found it hard to say more, but she still reminded him.
"Senior Brother Xue Qinghe, you'd best not randomly give things to Ye Qiu, otherwise I'll tell Father!"
She knew that among nobles, to win over hearts, women were sometimes given as gifts.
"Ah haha, how could I!" Xue Qinghe was somewhat embarrassed. Only now did he understand why she had looked at him that way, and he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
"Rongrong… What are you talking about?" Ye Qiu was stunned. What kind of gift would even alarm Ning Fengzhi?
"Hmph! Nothing, just be careful next time…"
Ning Rongrong rolled her eyes at Ye Qiu, gently wiping away the trace of blood for him, without much explanation. She held his arm, no longer wishing to stay, and called out to Xiao Lan, planning to leave.
"Xiao Lan! Are you done eating?"
"Burp~ Done, done eating!"
A loud burp drew Ye Qiu and Xue Qinghe's gazes to the large dining table.
The sight before them made Xue Qinghe's eyes somewhat dull, while Ye Qiu's mouth twitched slightly.
The lavish feast on the table had not a single scrap of leftovers.
The delicate girl beside them could barely move her legs when she walked.
Watching Xiao Lan pass by him, Xue Qinghe stared motionlessly at her stomach.
"Hehe~ Burp!" Xiao Lan smiled friendly at him, and Xue Qinghe merely twitched his stiff face, barely responding.
"Bro, burp~ Brother, let's go! Hehe…"
With a satisfied smile, she took Ye Qiu's hand.
"Alright, alright! Then, Big Brother Xue, we'll take our leave first!"
Ye Qiu gave Ning Rongrong, who was still snickering to the side, a helpless look and prepared to bid farewell.
Xue Qinghe dispelled his astonished gaze and coughed twice.
"Cough cough… Hmm! Since you're accompanying Junior Sister Rongrong, I won't keep you. I'll see you out!"
…
Outside the Prince's Residence, Xiao Lan's clear voice rang out.
"Goodbye, Big Brother!"
She turned back and waved to Xue Qinghe as a farewell, holding Ye Qiu's hand. Her stomach was so full that she couldn't bounce anymore.
"Brother~ Shall we take a walk first?"
"…"
Xue Qinghe watched the backs of Ye Qiu and the two girls with a faint smile. Once they had completely disappeared from sight, his expression immediately became calm.
He quickly returned to his study, picked up some items, and entered a dark secret passage, arriving in a secret room.
This room merely contained some ordinary furniture; it was where he usually cultivated.
Standing by a desk, he looked at the Dragon Essence Tiger Might Skill in the drawer, along with a few pages torn from the Two-Yin Heart Sutra.
And a stack of opened letters, on which were clearly written the words 'For Xue'er'!
He pursed his lips.
A slight flush appeared on his face.
Bang!
He yanked the drawer out and threw it on the ground, its contents scattering everywhere.
"Hmph! That bastard! Next time! I'll definitely teach you a good lesson! How dare you call me disgusting…!"
"Young Master!" From outside, the voices of Porcupinefish and Snake Lance came.
"Come in!"
Porcupinefish and Snake Lance entered the secret passage and came before Xue Qinghe.
"Is there something wrong?"
Xue Qinghe sat down, frowning as he looked at the two, who seemed hesitant to speak.
"We know why Ye Qiu needs the method to conceal spirit rings! This kid is far more outstanding than we imagined, even a monster! He—"
"Get to the point!" Xue Qinghe's cold voice interrupted Porcupinefish's words. He didn't want to hear any praise for Ye Qiu right now.
"Young Master, Ye Qiu's first and second spirit rings are purple and black respectively!"
"What!?"
Bang! Hearing Snake Lance's words, Xue Qinghe slammed the table and stood up.
"Are you sure? How is that possible?!"
A Thousand Year first ring, a Ten Thousand Year second ring!?
What kind of being was he!?
"Young Master! It's absolutely true, Snake Lance and I saw it with our own eyes!"
"We initially couldn't believe it either, but the conditions Ye Qiu proposed are undeniable proof!"
"How could this be…"
Xue Qinghe seemed to lose his strength and slumped back into his chair.
A hint of panic appeared in his eyes. He couldn't imagine if his grandfather would change the original plan after receiving this information.
Originally, the strategy for dealing with Ye Qiu, a person who could resonate with his Spirit, involved two preparations.
If he could, with Ye Qiu's help, successfully make up for his previously neglected cultivation progress and ultimately inherit the God Position, then everything would be wonderful!
But if he failed to inherit the God Position, then Ye Qiu would have to marry into the family, completely binding the Spirit that could resonate with the Angel Spirit to the Qian family!
'If Grandfather knows about this inhuman guy Ye Qiu's spirit ring configuration now, will he change his mind? Make me and him…?'
"Damn it! Why am I thinking these things?"
Xue Qinghe's heart jolted, and he quickly shook his head, slicing Ye Qiu's image in his mind in half with a sword!
"Grandfather wouldn't do that to me! I can definitely succeed… That bastard, dream on!"
Porcupinefish, standing by, watched him muttering to himself with a panicked expression and couldn't help but ask.
"Young Master? Are you alright?"
"I'm fine! You two help me pick up the things on the ground. I need to write a letter back to explain the situation here!"
Xue Qinghe recomposed himself, picked up a pen, and began to detail the situation on his side, the conditions Ye Qiu proposed, and other information.
The sky was heavy with twilight; it was already dusk.
In the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's small courtyard.
Ning Rongrong was currently instructing Ye Qiu.
"Ye Qiu! Remember to tell that stinky woman, three days from now, we'll meet and not part!"
"Don't worry, I'll come pick you two up then too!"
After two long kisses, Ye Qiu bid farewell to Ning Rongrong and Xiao Lan.
Using his divine power, he quickly appeared in the forest outside the Royal Fight Team's training ground.
Seeing no one, Ye Qiu walked in with practiced ease.
Inside the training ground, figures flickered back and forth on the central arena. This time, it was a combined practice session between Aorosi, Yufeng, and the Shi Mo brothers.
Below the stage, Qin Ming held paper and a pen, recording their shortcomings.
Dugu Yan, who had long finished her training tasks, was looking expectantly in the direction she had come from, waiting for the figure she thought of day and night to appear.
Ye Lingling, as always, accompanied her.
Looking at her best friend beside her, this infatuated appearance made her feel a little unfamiliar.
On the other side, Yu Tianheng sat alone on the ground, his face somewhat pale. Clearly, he had once again tasted the flavor of Bi Lin Snake Venom.
His gaze occasionally drifted towards Dugu Yan, his fists clenching and unclenching repeatedly.
"Yan Zi! You're not waiting for your lover again, are you~!"
Ye Lingling hooked Dugu Yan's arm, looking at her teasingly.
"That's right! Hehe…" A slight blush appeared on Dugu Yan's face. Since it wasn't the first time, she simply admitted it generously!
"That kid Ye Qiu is really lucky, to actually win the favor of a great beauty like my Yan Zi!"
"Ah! Lingling… Don't mess around!" Dugu Yan suppressed her voice, grabbing Ye Lingling's wandering hand on her thigh.
She gave her a shy, sidelong glance, then chuckled softly.
"Speaking of which, it should be my luck that's good…"
"Ah~ Yan Zi, you're truly hopeless!" Ye Lingling feigned surprise, holding her forehead, feeling speechless about her, but her eyes glinted with a hint of envy.
"I wonder…"
"He's here!" Just as Ye Lingling was about to say something more, Dugu Yan's joyful voice rang out, and she almost abandoned Ye Lingling to rush forward to greet him.
"Hmph!" Ye Lingling pouted, looking forward, her expression suddenly becoming a little dazed, and the face beneath her veil subtly flushed.
Compared to the first time she saw him on the street, Ye Qiu seemed to have become even more handsome…
Ye Qiu had just emerged from the small grove. Under the setting sun, he seemed to be enveloped in a rosy glow, with specks of golden light clinging to his body.
As he got closer, Qin Ming wasn't free to pay him much attention, only nodding from a distance.
Ye Qiu naturally walked to Dugu Yan's side and sat down cross-legged.
"Miss Lingling~ Good evening!"
"Mm! Good…" Ye Lingling nodded slightly, released Dugu Yan's arm, and lowered her eyes, not daring to look at him.
"Ye Qiu! Shouldn't you ask me first?" Dugu Yan smiled playfully, hugging his arm and vigorously pulling him into her embrace.
"Yan Yan… You too, hehe!" Feeling the pressure, Ye Qiu chuckled twice awkwardly, looking at her with a pleading gaze… trying to pull his arm out.
"Don't move around." Dugu Yan's face also flushed, and she softly stopped him, leaning gently on his shoulder.
"Hmph, I didn't expect her taste to be quite good, huh?"
Seeing his attire, Dugu Yan's eyes also lit up.
Ye Lingling also glanced curiously, then quickly averted her gaze.
"Hehe…" Ye Qiu gave two dry laughs. To avoid causing trouble by bringing up Ning Rongrong, he could only change the topic first.
"Yan Yan, is today's training not over yet?"
"Hmph, it'll be over once Teacher Qin Ming finishes his summary!" She rolled her eyes at Ye Qiu. She naturally knew his little tricks, but she didn't want to talk much about this topic in public.
She leaned quietly against Ye Qiu, playing with her hair.
"Hmm?" Ye Qiu keenly sensed the hostility coming from not far away.
Looking towards the source of the hostility, it was that guy Yu Tianheng.
"What's wrong?"
Seeing Ye Qiu frown, Dugu Yan asked with concern.
"Nothing! Speaking of which, will Yu Tianheng still bother you? Should I teach him a lesson again?"
"Pfft, that won't be necessary!" Dugu Yan chuckled.
Facing Ye Qiu's confusion, Ye Lingling explained.
"He probably won't dare to come anymore. Yan Zi has already dealt with him several times!"
"Mm! And Grandfather already visited his family's elders before… *Mwah!*"
As she spoke, Dugu Yan lightly kissed Ye Qiu's face.
"Consider this your reward."
She was still very happy that Ye Qiu had that thought.
"Yan Zi! I'm still here~" Ye Lingling rolled her eyes beside them, silently averting her gaze.
This sickeningly sweet scent of love made her somewhat uncomfortable…
On the stage, the battle was nearing its end.
Yufeng, a flying Spirit Master, combined with Aorosi, an agility-attack system Spirit Master, simply couldn't break through the defense of the Shi Mo brothers, and ultimately could only admit defeat in defeat.
Qin Ming's summary didn't take much time either.
Overall, the Royal Fight Team's teamwork was still a bit weak.
Qin Ming had considered taking them to the Soul Arena for practical training, but unfortunately, Dugu Yan had already broken through to Spirit Ancestor status, standing out from the crowd.
He looked at Ye Qiu intentionally or unintentionally, and the idea of recruiting him became even stronger.
"Alright, today's training ends here. We'll continue tomorrow!"
"Teacher Qin Ming, goodbye!"
As Qin Ming's summary concluded, Yufeng and the others also greeted Ye Qiu and then went their separate ways.
After Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling bid farewell, their figures also disappeared from the spot.
Ye Lingling smiled bitterly, then returned to her usual lifeless, cold demeanor, silently walking out of the academy.
Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well Secret Realm.
Ye Qiu had just appeared here, carrying Dugu Yan in a princess carry.
He then saw a familiar figure, sitting in the wooden shed outside the wooden house, sipping fragrant tea.
"Senior Dugu!"
"Ah! Grandfather! Why are you back?" Dugu Yan exclaimed in surprise, quickly jumping out of Ye Qiu's arms.
"Haha… It seems Yan Yan doesn't want me back! Have you forgotten your grandfather now that you have a lover!?"
Phew~ In truth, seeing Ye Qiu and the two girls in their current state, Dugu Bo also secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
If the two hadn't confirmed their relationship yet, his beard might have gotten even shorter!
Thankfully! His timing for returning was quite good.
"Hmph! Don't try that! If you dared to do such a thing, why did you run?"
Dugu Yan pulled Ye Qiu and sat down at the table. Although she said she was still angry, she had missed him dearly after such a long time apart.
"Grandfather, wasn't I just giving you two some alone time…" Dugu Bo chuckled awkwardly. Facing his beloved granddaughter, he couldn't be imposing, and besides, his actions before were indeed in the wrong.
"Senior Dugu! I remember you said… you were going out to avoid the limelight?"
Ye Qiu also looked at him resentfully. When things happened, he actually just left him to take responsibility.
Facing Ye Qiu's exposure of his shortcomings, Dugu Bo wasn't afraid of him. If he couldn't handle his granddaughter, could he not handle his grandson-in-law?
"Hey! You stinky brat, mind your status, I am now…"
"What is what! Why are you being fierce to him?"
Before he could finish speaking, Dugu Yan interrupted him, her green eyes glaring at him.
Ye Qiu beside them also froze for a moment, then looked at him teasingly.
"Uh, cough cough! Yan Yan…? I'm your grandfather, you know!?"
"Hmph! Anyway, you're not allowed to be fierce to him! Both of you speak nicely."
Dugu Yan snorted coldly, then wrapped her arm around Ye Qiu's arm.
"Alright, alright, Grandfather will speak nicely!" Dugu Bo smiled bitterly, nodding in agreement.
After all, this was a good thing. He was quite satisfied with this kid Ye Qiu; he was to his liking.
"Senior, you didn't go looking for someone to spar with again, did you?"
Noticing that Dugu Bo's robes were somewhat torn again, Ye Qiu guessed.
"Hehe… It was a bit boring wandering outside, so I went to have a good time with that wonder chrysanthemum!"
"Grandfather, don't always go looking for people to spar with. What if you get hurt? And don't go out for too long in the next two months, Ye Qiu is almost breaking through to Level 30!"
"Alright, alright, Grandfather knows, I definitely won't delay him!"
Dugu Bo stroked his beard and agreed. Although a married daughter is like泼出的水 (water poured out, meaning she belongs to her husband's family), his granddaughter hadn't forgotten to care for him, her grandfather.
He was greatly comforted!
"Alright! Let's eat first!"
Dugu Bo waved his hand, and the food from his spirit tool appeared on the table.
"Senior, three days from now, I need to take Yan Yan to meet Ning Rongrong."
At the dinner table, Ye Qiu felt he should inform Dugu Bo about this.
"This is your young people's business, you can handle it yourselves! Just don't let my Yan Yan be wronged, that's all…"
"Hmph!"
Dugu Yan snorted coldly. She was no longer sitting opposite Ye Qiu but next to him.
She picked some food for Ye Qiu, looking at him teasingly.
"I'm not afraid of that young lady! Just make sure you don't feel bad then, Ye Qiu!"
"Hehe…" Ye Qiu gave a bitter smile.
Tomorrow's update will be in the daytime! Wishing everyone a pleasant life!
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