In the dense forest, Qian Renxue and her two companions were walking quietly, a silence that was somewhat eerie.
"Miss, Ye Qiu has left."
Sensing that Ye Qiu's aura had disappeared from the vicinity, Porcupinefish Douluo softly reported to Qian Renxue.
"Hmph!"
Clang! Whoosh! Bang!
Qian Renxue let out a heavy cold snort, and a holy sword appeared in her hand, continuously slashing at the plants in front of her.
"This bastard, he actually dared to throw me."
"..."
She muttered to herself, venting for a good while before stopping.
"Ye Qiu! Next time, I will definitely win against you! Hmph!"
Whoosh! She threw the sharp sword in her hand, and it dissipated after piercing the ground.
Her original intention was to teach him a lesson, but she didn't expect to actually lose!
As the inheritor of Seraphim, a dignified Spirit King, she actually lost to a Spirit Grandmaster!
This was unacceptable to her arrogant self!
Closing her eyes, she took a deep breath, her mind filled with the scenes from the battle just now!
Several self-created Spirit Abilities.
Pitch-black Black Flame that could burn with holy fire.
An unknown Domain, and a Martial Soul True Body that only a Spirit Saint could use!
And as a Spirit Grandmaster, he seemed to possess more than just two Spirit Abilities!
With her keen mind, she had already noticed something was amiss: virtualization, Black Flame, distorted space, and even illusionary abilities!
Furthermore, Ye Qiu could clearly conceal his spirit ring, yet he still proposed that condition to her.
Each of these things seemed to surprise her endlessly.
'Ye Qiu. What other secrets do you possess!?'
Turning her head, her gaze fixed on the direction where Ye Qiu disappeared, unable to recover for a long time.
"Porcupinefish Douluo, Snake Lance Douluo!"
Putting away those thoughts in her mind, she looked at the two.
"Miss!" x2
"From now on, pay more attention to the women of that fellow Ye Qiu, especially their spirit rings. Also, send back news of today's events!"
...
In the small courtyard of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
As soon as Ye Qiu's figure appeared there, a blue figure rushed over, transforming into a human pendant.
"Brother~ Smooch!"
A crisp voice, a sweet kiss.
His face gained a little moisture, and his nose gained a faint fragrance.
Before she could kiss him a few more times, she had already started spitting.
"Ptooey, ptooey. Brother, why are you so dusty?"
"Yes, you're so dirty, why don't you hurry down!"
Looking at Xiao Lan, who was hanging on him on tiptoes and still spitting, Ye Qiu showed a wry smile and reached out to pick her up and put her aside.
"Xiao Lan, are you secretly eating again? Hurry up and come serve the food, Ye Qiu will be here soon."
At this moment, Ning Rongrong also walked out of the kitchen, carrying a plate of arranged fruit.
"Ye Qiu!"
Upon seeing Ye Qiu, her cyan eyes brightened considerably, and she trotted to Ye Qiu's side, a gentle smile on her face.
"Ye Qiu~ You're finally here, I've had the food ready for a long time. Huh?"
"Why are you so disheveled? Did someone bully you? Tell me, Miss will have Grandpa Sword and the others help you get revenge!"
Discovering that Ye Qiu was covered in dust and his clothes were somewhat damaged, Ning Rongrong quickly put down the fruit plate in her hand and began to feel around Ye Qiu's body.
"Haha. Nothing like that, I just sparred with someone!"
Ye Qiu grabbed her small hand and explained.
"You and Xiao Lan eat first, I'll go take a bath."
"No need, just wash quickly, Xiao Lan and I will wait for you. Smooch!" As she spoke, she lightly pecked Ye Qiu's lips.
"Brother, hurry! Xiao Lan is already hungry~"
"Got it!"
These past few days, Ye Qiu had always come here to have lunch with Ning Rongrong and Xiao Lan, occasionally even getting fed pastries and salads made by Ning Rongrong.
He also didn't trouble anyone to fetch hot water; since he could bathe in the cold spring of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, a little cold water was no big deal.
Soaking in the tub, Ye Qiu's mind became much clearer.
He was in the middle of a post-battle summary in his mind when a warm, jade-like hand gently caressed his back.
"Rongrong! Why did you come in!?"
Splash! Turning his head and seeing who it was, Ye Qiu quickly covered his vital parts with a towel, splashing water everywhere.
"I... I came in to help you scrub your back..."
Under Ye Qiu's gaze, Ning Rongrong pursed her lips, her face flushed, as she kneaded the corner of her clothes.
"No need, I can handle it myself, haha!" Ye Qiu laughed awkwardly, politely declining Ning Rongrong's kind offer.
Ning Rongrong stood by, head bowed, biting her teeth, not speaking.
"Rongrong... Rongrong!?"
Seeing Ning Rongrong still standing in place, Ye Qiu couldn't help but call out a few more times.
Suddenly, a splash of water erupted unexpectedly.
Splash!
Ning Rongrong's lips were almost bleeding as she suddenly lifted her head and directly jumped into the bathtub. Amidst the splashing water, she also snatched the modesty cloth from Ye Qiu's hand.
"I... Rongrong. What are you doing!"
Ye Qiu could only protect himself with both hands, looking at Ning Rongrong in front of him, whose clothes were completely soaked. The fabric clung tightly to her body, revealing some curves.
"You... you quickly turn around!"
Ning Rongrong's face was beet red, almost dripping blood, and her voice trembled slightly. The icy cold water couldn't extinguish the burning sensation on her body!
She tightly closed her eyes, not daring to look around.
"Oh, okay, okay." Ye Qiu withdrew his gaze and woodenly turned around, suddenly realizing that the cold water seemed to have warmed up considerably.
Hearing the sound of water, Ning Rongrong slowly opened her eyes, her heart pounding fiercely, her breathing somewhat chaotic.
Picking up the towel in her hand, she began to scrub Ye Qiu's back, her movements gentle, her fingertips occasionally brushing against the skin on Ye Qiu's back, making Ye Qiu's mind wander.
Gradually, Ye Qiu felt a bit parched, and he slightly turned his head to look at her.
"Rongrong... How about I do it myself?"
"I won't! You're almost... with Dugu Yan, what's wrong with me helping you scrub your back!"
Ning Rongrong stiffened her neck, unwilling to leave despite her flushed face and neck.
"Alright." Ye Qiu nodded slightly. Since that was the case, he could only let her do as she pleased.
In the bathroom, there was only the patter of water. Ning Rongrong diligently scrubbed every part of Ye Qiu that she could reach.
"Hoo~" Feeling the soft hand behind him being removed, Ye Qiu slowly exhaled a turbid breath.
Splash! Poof!
Before he could fully relax, a warm, soft body pressed against him from behind, stirring up a splash of water.
"Rongrong~" Ye Qiu shivered, his body instantly tensing up, his back feeling somewhat numb as if electrified.
Ning Rongrong rested her head on Ye Qiu's back, her arms wrapped around his waist. The warmth emanating from her made her head feel a bit dizzy.
"Ye Qiu~"
Her soft voice carried a hint of charm. Ye Qiu turned his face, and she slowly extended her red lips to meet his.
A long kiss made Ning Rongrong hug him even tighter. The temperature rose, and sweat or water droplets formed on her forehead.
"Come out quickly."
Ning Rongrong's voice was like a mosquito's buzz. Only after Ye Qiu nodded did she slowly get up, leave the bathtub, and go behind the screen to change her clothes.
"Hoo~" Ye Qiu finally relaxed, but not completely, still feeling uncomfortably tense.
"Ye Qiu! Hurry up. Xiao Lan is still waiting outside!"
"Mm! Got it~"
She had already changed her clothes and urged Ye Qiu before leaving.
Splash! Ye Qiu held his breath and submerged himself completely underwater. After a good while of calming down, Ye Qiu resurfaced.
Outside, Ning Rongrong waited until the heat on her body subsided considerably before returning to the pavilion.
"Sister Rongrong! Didn't you go to the restroom? Why did you change your clothes?"
Seeing Ning Rongrong return, Xiao Lan quickly put down her eager chopsticks.
"My clothes got dirty when I was making pastries just now." Ning Rongrong's blush hadn't faded, and although she felt a bit guilty, she still nodded affirmatively.
"Mm, that's right!"
"Oh, I see!" The naive Xiao Lan didn't think much of it and picked up her chopsticks to bite on them again.
"Why isn't Brother out yet? Huh? Brother's out!"
Ye Qiu had also walked over, and he and Ning Rongrong exchanged glances, both of their faces a bit flushed.
"Brother, come quickly! We're eating!" Xiao Lan eagerly ran over and pulled Ye Qiu to sit next to her.
She first helped Ye Qiu with some of his favorite food, then added some to her own bowl.
"Brother, eat quickly!"
"Oh, oh, okay!"
Ye Qiu smiled and gently patted her head. Looking at Ning Rongrong who had sat down, he couldn't help but take her small hand.
It was another sweet lunch.
...
In the evening, Ye Qiu, as usual, escorted Dugu Yan back to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well secret realm.
He had already told her that he had business at the Prince's Residence that night.
"Ye Qiu, remember to come back early. Without you, I can't even sleep!"
Still at the dining table, Dugu Yan couldn't help but hug Ye Qiu's arm, urging him to return early.
Next to them, Dugu Bo held a bowl, his head tilted back high, utterly unable to watch.
His own granddaughter's coquettishness towards him was incomparable to her coquettishness towards Ye Qiu; he, who had seen so much in his life, was getting goosebumps.
"Haha. If things go smoothly, I should be able to return early!"
Ye Qiu patted the back of her hand, his gaze occasionally drifting towards Dugu Bo.
"Alright! Hmph."
Dugu Yan naturally saw it, and a blush appeared on her face as she snorted at Dugu Bo.
After dinner, he continued to dote on Dugu Yan for a good while, almost to the point of coaxing her to sleep!
After their usual farewell kiss, Ye Qiu left the secret realm.
He had already marked the study in the Prince's Residence earlier.
As night deepened, a cool breeze also blew through the Sunset Forest. Ye Qiu's figure disappeared directly from his spot, and when he reappeared, he was already in the Crown Prince's study!
Before he could even clearly see what was in front of him, two figures attacked from left and right!
Two auras of Titled Douluo pressed down on Ye Qiu, making his breathing momentarily falter.
Just as he was about to activate his Divine Might virtualization, Porcupinefish Douluo's voice rang out.
"Ye Qiu! So it's you, kid."
"Phew." Ye Qiu almost forgot about these two fellows. "My apologies, this junior unintentionally disturbed you two seniors!"
"Hmph! You truly are quite rude! Do I not have a main gate for you to use?"
Before the two of them could respond, Xue Qinghe's voice rang out behind Ye Qiu, right by his ear.
Ye Qiu turned his head. At this moment, Qian Renxue had already disguised herself as Xue Qinghe again and was sitting at the desk, reading a book intently.
The book she held was precisely the "Two-Yin Heart Sutra."
"Hehe. Isn't this faster and more convenient!" Ye Qiu chuckled awkwardly, getting straight to the point.
"When can we begin?"
Xue Qinghe, who was reading, lifted his eyelids and glanced at Ye Qiu.
"You two may withdraw first!"
"Yes!"
Porcupinefish Douluo and Snake Lance Douluo responded and retreated, returning to the corner of the room.
"Catch!"
Xue Qinghe threw the book in his hand to Ye Qiu, then stood up and walked to a wall.
"Follow me. Take this time to memorize the spirit power circulation route well. I don't want any accidents later!"
On the wall, a secret door opened. Xue Qinghe was about to step inside when a coughing sound came from behind Ye Qiu.
"Cough, cough."
He turned back in confusion, only to see a hint of shrewdness on Ye Qiu's face.
Xue Qinghe frowned, looking at Ye Qiu's displeased face, his fist never loosening.
"What's wrong?"
"Uh, I understand the principle, but what about the thing you promised me? Hehe."
Ye Qiu chuckled, staring directly into his eyes.
"Hehe~" Xue Qinghe bit his molars and sneered.
"Since you've already seen my Spirit, you should know who is behind me? My Spirit Hall will definitely give you what we promised! It just requires a little time."
After a faint glance at Ye Qiu, Xue Qinghe turned and walked into the secret chamber.
"Hmph! Come or not, it's up to you."
"Alright!" Ye Qiu sighed inwardly and could only follow.
Hearing the footsteps behind him, Xue Qinghe's face showed a hint of a triumphant smile.
What he had just said was half-true; in fact, he had already obtained the first item Ye Qiu requested, but he still had some things to confirm.
Once the doubts in his mind were resolved, he would naturally give Ye Qiu the item.
In this long, narrow secret passage, many luminous pearls were embedded. Ye Qiu read the "Two-Yin Heart Sutra" in his hand while following Xue Qinghe's footsteps.
At the end, a simple secret room appeared before Ye Qiu.
Aside from a few tables, chairs, and a kettle, there was nothing else except a bed against the wall.
"Did you remember it?"
"Don't worry, I've memorized it all!"
Ye Qiu threw the book on the table and pointed to his head. His memory was quite good, and this thing wasn't too complicated.
"Since that's the case, then you should sit cross-legged first!"
Xue Qinghe pointed to the bed against the wall, motioning for Ye Qiu to get on the bed first.
"Okay!"
Ye Qiu nodded and very cooperatively walked over and sat down cross-legged.
Seeing his cooperation, Xue Qinghe also put away the struggle on his face, and a golden light flashed over his body.
Her chest slowly swelled, returning to her original appearance. Golden long hair, a proud figure wrapped in a golden long dress, curves fully revealed, graceful and charming.
The light in front of him dimmed, and a wisp of fragrant wind assailed him. Qian Renxue had already walked in front of Ye Qiu.
A slight blush appeared on her face, like a shy, aloof snow plum.
"If you dare to move around later, I won't spare you!"
"Hey! What are you doing?"
As she spoke, without waiting for Ye Qiu to react, she sat down on Ye Qiu's crossed legs.
Her two legs were on either side of Ye Qiu's waist, and her arms wrapped around Ye Qiu's back.
Ye Qiu only felt a burst of fragrance assaulting his nostrils, and a weight pressed down on his legs, bringing warmth and astonishing elasticity.
The two faced each other, and a soft oppressive feeling assailed him, making Ye Qiu's breathing somewhat difficult.
"Qian Renxue, is this really necessary? Back to back should be enough!"
Ye Qiu tried his best to lean back, but relatively, as his body leaned back, his legs would lift up.
"Hmph, bastard! If you dare to move again, I'll kill you!" Qian Renxue grunted, her face even more crimson.
While warning Ye Qiu, she couldn't help but hug his body, preventing him from leaning back again.
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