"All right, it's getting late. I should go back and wash up."
Ye Qiu set down the cup in his hand, stretched lazily once more, and lifted his feet toward the door.
Creak—
As soon as he opened the door, Zhu Zhuqing called out from behind.
"Ye Qiu!"
"Hm? What's the matter?"
Ye Qiu turned his head to look at her.
Zhu Zhuqing stared straight at Ye Qiu, pressed her red lips together, her expression a little reserved, yet her gaze was firm, and her words gentle.
"When you leave… remember to take me with you."
"Of course. I told you before, I won't leave you behind."
Ye Qiu let out an amused, soft laugh.
If Zhu Zhuqing willingly chose to follow him, it naturally saved him a lot of trouble.
They exchanged a glance.
Ye Qiu left with long, satisfied strides. Indeed… sincerity was the ultimate move.
Zhu Zhuqing watched Ye Qiu's cheerful figure retreat, smiling involuntarily, her cheeks flushed as she touched her lips. She had resolved all her doubts and was determined to leave with Ye Qiu.
At this moment, her heart seemed filled with the impulse of "A warrior dies for his confidant." Even if that confidant, as he himself had said, had many flaws and was lustful toward her…
She could accept it.
Ye Qiu could tolerate her, despite her lack of talent and all her troublesome habits. Why couldn't she accept Ye Qiu's shortcomings?
Zhu Zhuqing even began to worry that she might not deserve the fairy herbs and support Ye Qiu gave her.
Thinking of this, she clenched her delicate fists.
She had to work harder. She could not let Ye Qiu down, nor betray his trust and efforts.
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"You bad boy, you tricked another one again."
"This isn't tricking. I call it exchanging sincerity for sincerity, okay?"
Back in his dorm, Ye Qiu washed up while communicating silently with A Yin.
"Sincerity… Hmph!"
"You've got so much sincerity, giving some away again and again."
A Yin, feeling wronged, tossed the towel Ye Qiu threw back onto his face.
Ye Qiu caught it and teased,
"Then shall I give you a little more?"
"You shameless!" A Yin cursed, embarrassed, mumbling, "I don't care for it."
Yet she cooperatively extended her branch-like limbs to take the towel Ye Qiu handed and hung it back in place.
Ye Qiu helplessly rolled his eyes. Women really loved speaking in contradictions.
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Before long,
A Yin shrank back into the Ruyi Baobao Pouch, and Ye Qiu arrived at the dining hall on time.
Because Yu Xiaogang had already given everyone a heads-up yesterday, when Ye Qiu arrived, almost everyone was already gathered.
Ye Qiu subtly nodded to Zhu Zhuqing and received his breakfast from Chef Yu.
Not bad, really.
Since Yu Xiaogang took over, the meals had definitely improved.
At least there was some meat and eggs now.
Otherwise, the bland soups before were hardly appetizing.
Following Ye Qiu was Ning Rongrong.
The moment she entered, Oscar attentively pulled out a chair for her and even fetched her breakfast.
And Ning Rongrong didn't hesitate to accept, ordering him around as if it were natural.
Watching Ning Rongrong beside Ye Qiu, his eyes revealed surprise.
Ning Rongrong noticed his gaze, felt a bit uneasy, but still gritted her teeth and glared at him.
"What are you looking at, you liar?"
After shouting arrogantly, Ning Rongrong turned to tell Oscar that she would handle such matters herself from now on.
Ye Qiu shrugged.
He simply assumed Oscar was trying hard to pursue Ning Rongrong.
Whether Ning Rongrong would accept or not, Ye Qiu was not worried at all; he could see she seemed reluctant to engage with Oscar.
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Half an hour later, the class bell rang. The sunlight bathed the land, and everyone gathered on the training field.
Master Yu Xiaogang stood in the center with his hands behind his back, eyes scanning the seven students arranged by age.
"I have already understood each of your Martial Souls and abilities. From today onward, I will begin strengthening training for you."
"Ye Qiu, step forward!"
Ye Qiu stepped up without fear.
"Your strength is a bit above standard, so stand aside for now."
Yu Xiaogang waved his hand.
He found Ye Qiu a little troublesome.
Ye Qiu, however, was pleased, standing aside and watching what Yu Xiaogang would arrange next.
"Dai Mubai, step forward!"
At Yu Xiaogang's words, Dai Mubai stepped up, his sinister eyes gleaming.
Having promised Zhu Zhuqing yesterday to change, he naturally wanted to perform his best.
Yu Xiaogang looked at the tall Dai Mubai and said, "Here's your task: without injuring him seriously, defeat Tang San using any method you like. Understood?!"
Dai Mubai was momentarily surprised, then understood and shouted,
"No problem!"
He had long wanted an opportunity to win in front of Zhu Zhuqing to prove he wasn't just a pretty face, that he had strength too.
And now, with Zhu Zhuqing right beside him, he had to seize this chance to prove himself.
"Tang San, step forward."
Yu Xiaogang's voice rang again. Tang San immediately stepped up and stood beside Dai Mubai. The master instructed,
"Remember, you cannot use your special weapons."
Tang San understood and nodded firmly.
Dai Mubai raised an eyebrow.
So far, the Shrek Academy students had not witnessed Tang San's prowess with hidden weapons.
They only vaguely remembered that in the Star Dou Great Forest, when facing the Titan Ape, Tang San had thrown many things, but they seemed useless.
"All right, begin!"
At Yu Xiaogang's command, everyone instinctively stepped back, the master included.
Dai Mubai looked serious.
Although Tang San was six levels below him, he could not underestimate him.
This time, he had to win!
Glancing at Zhu Zhuqing beside Ye Qiu to confirm she was watching, Dai Mubai focused on Tang San, his muscles fully tensed, ready to strike.
"Xiao San, be careful. I will show no mercy."
Tang San nodded, saying nothing. Purple light flashed in his eyes as he prepared himself.
Suddenly!
A milky white light erupted from Dai Mubai, his muscles bulging, hair growing wildly, his second soul ring glowing beneath his feet. His arms stretched outward, chest puffed, and he opened his mouth.
White Tiger Fierce Light Wave!
Whoosh! The white beam shot forward instantly.
Prepared Tang San stepped on a heavy illusion, dodging the beam, and simultaneously used Blue Silver Incarnation to entangle Dai Mubai.
Ye Qiu raised an eyebrow.
Tang San's movements weren't as smooth as before—was it because his injuries affected his balance?
On the field, tiger roars and grass rustled.
Dai Mubai swung his tiger claws, cold light flashing, preparing to launch a close-range assault.
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