Although Su Xiaoqi didn't have the ability to read minds, Ning Rongrong's emotions were written all over her face. He wasn't stupid—of course he could tell.
He didn't know exactly what she was muttering about him in her head, but that didn't stop him from teasing her.
Su Xiaoqi retrieved a box from his storage ring containing the Yearning Heartbroken Red and the Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid. He handed them to Zhu Zhuqing and Meng Yiran respectively.
Ning Rongrong glanced at the herbs in the two girls' hands and pouted. "Hmph, I thought it'd be something fun. Just some flowers and grass? I'm not impressed, okay?"
Su Xiaoqi turned to Zhu Zhuqing and said, "Zhuqing, give her a demonstration. Let this silly girl see what's what."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded. She was already well-versed in how to absorb the Yearning Heartbroken Red. In the original story, she had failed, but now—under Su Xiaoqi's guidance—there was no chance of failure.
Under the watchful eyes of Ning Rongrong and Meng Yiran, Zhu Zhuqing absorbed the Yearning Heartbroken Red in one smooth go, without the slightest mishap.
In high spirits, Zhu Zhuqing gave Su Xiaoqi a kiss on the cheek. "I'm level 40 now. After I absorb my fourth spirit ring, I should be able to level up quite a bit more."
Su Xiaoqi grinned. "That thing boosts your spirit power by at least ten levels. If we get lucky and find a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring for your fourth ring, becoming a Spirit King isn't out of the question."
"Yeah, right. Keep dreaming."
Ning Rongrong stared at the lovey-dovey couple with exasperation. If you're going to lie to me, at least make it believable. Level 40, level 50, a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring? Who's writing this script, seriously.
Ignoring her sarcasm, Su Xiaoqi explained the effects and absorption method of the Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid to Meng Yiran. Of all the herbs, this one was the best match for her.
Meng Yiran nodded obediently. Unlike Ning Rongrong, she wasn't the type to mess around. Ever since her grandparents passed away, she had developed complete trust in Su Xiaoqi. She followed his instructions carefully and absorbed the Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid without issue—then suddenly burst into tears.
The other three were shocked by her reaction. Su Xiaoqi even started to worry that something had gone wrong during the absorption process.
Thankfully, after a bit of questioning, they found out that Meng Yiran was crying out of sheer joy. Not only had her spirit power risen by five levels, but the herb had also solved her problem of slow cultivation speed.
That was the final straw for Ning Rongrong. So these flowers and grass actually had such miraculous effects? No way was she going to miss out—she wanted to absorb a spirit herb too.
Guns and cannons might be flashy, but they were ultimately external tools. A real boost in spirit power? That was the real deal.
And so, ever adaptable, Ning Rongrong immediately switched gears and began to act coy. "Su Xiaoqi-gege, I don't know what happened to my brain earlier. Whatever nonsense I said wasn't the real me. I've never doubted you for a second."
Su Xiaoqi chuckled. "What, are you saying your brain was infected by some kind of 'Shin-Ba-Ji' virus?"
Ning Rongrong didn't understand what he meant, but she nodded enthusiastically. "Yes, yes! That what's-it-called virus totally took over my brain. So evil!"
Su Xiaoqi laughed. Zhu Zhuqing laughed too. Right now, Ning Rongrong was the spitting image of a female version of Sakata Gintoki.
Su Xiaoqi took out the Delicate Fragrant Immortal Grass and handed it to Ning Rongrong. Then he explained the absorption process and the changes it would bring to her martial soul.
After successfully absorbing the herb, Ning Rongrong didn't even care how many levels she'd gained. The first thing she did was summon her Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda. She counted the tiers three times to make sure she wasn't imagining it—then suddenly lunged at Su Xiaoqi.
Thud—
She ended up kissing the floor instead.
Clutching her forehead, she was about to demand why Su Xiaoqi hadn't caught her when he spoke first.
"Really, Rongrong? I give you a spirit herb, and now you're trying to seduce me in front of Zhuqing? What are you really after?"
"I—you—!"
Ning Rongrong was fuming. She'd only wanted to express her heartfelt thanks—was that so wrong? Okay, fine, maybe she was a little tempted by his looks, but still!
Su Xiaoqi looked at the two girls and continued, "The herbs were just the beginning. I've already mapped out your future paths. Rongrong, you'll be a female version of Gintoki. Yiran, you'll be a dark magical girl."
"Female Gintoki?"
"Dark magical girl?"
Ning Rongrong and Meng Yiran exchanged puzzled looks.
Trying not to laugh, Su Xiaoqi kept a straight face. "Don't worry about the labels for now. Just know I'd never steer you wrong. Now, let me tell you all about that buzz-cut creep from earlier. I guarantee it'll blow your minds."
And blow their minds it did.
By the time Su Xiaoqi finished recounting Yu Xiaogang's past, Ning Rongrong and Meng Yiran were utterly stunned. It took them a while to recover.
"I can't believe someone this shameless actually exists. Those so-called 'Ten Core Theories'? Any decent sect would teach those to kids, for crying out loud."
"Su Xiaoqi, compared to that shameless hack, you're actually a good guy. At least you're an honest villain."
Su Xiaoqi fully agreed with her first sentence—but when he heard the second, his expression darkened instantly.
"Ning Rongrong, kindly remove yourself from my presence in a smooth and circular fashion."
After the round of playful teasing, Su Xiaoqi instructed Ning Rongrong and Meng Yiran to go prepare for tomorrow. In the morning, they'd go to Shrek Academy to slap Yu Xiaogang's face with some truth bombs. In the afternoon, he'd take Ning Rongrong to Star Dou Forest to get her third spirit ring.
Ning Rongrong was puzzled. "Why isn't Zhuqing coming with us?"
Su Xiaoqi explained that Zhu Zhuqing's situation was different from hers.
That was all it took for Ning Rongrong to start sulking again. So I'm being left out—again. Obviously, Su Xiaoqi just didn't want her being a third wheel while he and Zhuqing got lovey-dovey in the forest. Typical.
"If that's how it is, then don't blame me for being petty. Tonight, I'm knocking on your wall every ten minutes. Let's see you get any 'quality time' with Zhuqing!"
"Hehehe, I'm such a little genius." Ning Rongrong giggled to herself as she plotted.
Su Xiaoqi glanced at her, annoyed. "Ning Rongrong, what are you grinning about over there? Yiran already went back—why are you still hanging around?"
"Fine, I'm going." She huffed. But just as she reached the door, she turned and gave Su Xiaoqi and Zhu Zhuqing a sweet smile. "Su Xiaoqi, Zhuqing—sleep well tonight. Good niiiight~"
"Psycho."
Su Xiaoqi was completely speechless. Honestly, he was beginning to suspect that hanging around him had unlocked some hidden part of Ning Rongrong's personality.
"Zhuqing," he said, turning to his girlfriend with a grin, "if we ever get the chance, what do you think about bringing Gintoki over to let him hang out with Rongrong for a few days?"
Zhu Zhuqing stared at him silently for a long moment.
Ning Rongrong was already starting to go off the rails just by hanging around Su Xiaoqi. If she actually spent a few days with that silver-haired maniac, who knew what she'd become?
Would she turn into Kagura?Or maybe Shinpachi?Or... would she truly become a female Sakata Gintoki?
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