Chen Qingling rubbed her eyes, a smile spreading across her face. "It's… nothing, just got some sand in my eyes, but it's fine now."
"Oh, okay, okay."
"Xiao Wu, you don't need to worry about anything. I have plenty of money."
"Hehe, that's right! Sister Qingling is loaded, I'll be relying on you to take care of me from now on."
Chen Qingling's pretty face flushed slightly; she wasn't the naive, ignorant girl she once was, and understood most of it.
"Xiao Wu… stop teasing me."
"Hahaha!" Xiao Wu couldn't stop laughing, watching Chen Qingling's shy expression.
Chen Qingling and Xiao Wu immediately spent a long time wandering around the city.
As dusk approached, Xiao Wu whispered to Chen Qingling, "Sister Qingling, I want to take you somewhere. Can we go?"
At that moment, Xiao Wu's eyes held a hint of pleading, as if she was afraid Chen Qingling would refuse.
Without much thought, Chen Qingling agreed, "Of course."
She let Xiao Wu pull her hand, leading her out of the city and into a sea of flowers.
Chen Qingling's eyes lit up. "The scenery here is so beautiful, Xiao Wu. You brought me to see the flower sea."
The setting sun shone on the flower sea, making it dazzling.
"Sister Qingling… what's your opinion of Soul Beasts?"
"Soul Beasts? Why are you asking, Xiao Wu?" Chen Qingling was puzzled, unsure why Xiao Wu would bring up such a question at this moment.
Xiao Wu's eyes shone brightly, and she clenched her teeth, "Sister Qingling…"
"Xiao Wu, I… I don't want to hide it from you anymore. I think you're a really good person."
"Hide from me?"
Already confused, Chen Qingling became even more perplexed.
"Sister Qingling, aren't you making fun of me for being a rabbit?"
"Actually… Xiao Wu, I really am a rabbit. I'm a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, the Soft Bone Rabbit, I just took a human form."
"Ah?!"
Chen Qingling was stunned, the atmosphere growing heavy.
Xiao Wu's breathing quickened, her eyes filled with fear.
She was so scared…
So scared that they would become strangers. But she didn't want to hide it anymore; deceiving Qingling sister made her feel awful.
"Xiao Wu, so you really are a rabbit!" Chen Qingling chuckled, completely unfazed by Xiao Wu's true identity.
"Xiao Wu, it doesn't matter if you're a person or a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, the Soft Bone Rabbit, transformed into a human."
"In my eyes, Xiao Wu, you will always be my friend."
Xiao Wu's eyes were moist, and she broke into a smile, opening her arms and hugging Chen Qingling tightly.
"Sister Qingling, I knew it... I knew you wouldn't have any prejudice against me."
Xiao Wu spoke of Qingling's goodness, and her heart also remembered her kindness.
Such a good person truly couldn't be let down, and she absolutely couldn't do anything to betray her.
What could she do for Qingling?
Suddenly, Xiao Wu thought of Da Ming and Er Ming in the Star Dou Great Forest. Their lifespans were both a hundred thousand years, which was a good choice.
It's just that time was running out for Da Ming and Er Ming.
The heavenly tribulation was getting stronger each time, and Da Ming and Er Ming would eventually be unable to hold on, ultimately dying under the heavenly tribulation.
Since they were going to die anyway, wouldn't it be better to choose to voluntarily sacrifice themselves to Qingling?
This is another way to be with me!
Da Ming and Er Ming: ???
Xiao Wu, are you being polite?
Fine, fine, we treat you like our sister, work our tails off for you, and in the end, you want us to sacrifice ourselves for someone?
At this moment, Chen Qingling's usual playful expression changed, replaced by a serious one.
"Xiao Wu, won't your identity be exposed?"
Xiao Wu lowered her head, "As long as I don't encounter Title Douluo-level experts, my identity as a Soul Beast won't be exposed."
"Or, once I reach level 60, no one will ever know I'm a Soul Beast."
Chen Qingling nodded slightly, "I see."
It's not easy to encounter a Title Douluo in a remote place.
As long as they don't go to places where Title Douluos are stationed, Xiao Wu's identity won't be revealed.
After reaching level 60, Xiao Wu can go anywhere she wants.
Seeing that it was getting late, Chen Qingling said to Xiao Wu, "Xiao Wu, let's go back."
This time, it was Chen Qingling's turn to hold Xiao Wu's hand as they returned to their Notting Academy dorm.
The dorm was empty, with only the two of them inside.
Xiao Wu's eyes darted around, clearly plotting something.
"Hehe, Qingling-jie, how about we take a bath together?"
Chen Qingling rolled her eyes. "Don't even try it; we can use soul power to get rid of the dirt, you know."
Xiao Wu pouted, grabbing Chen Qingling's wrist and acting cute.
"Aiya, Qingling-jie~"
"Although you can use your soul power to clean up, don't you want to take a bath?"
Everyone loves beauty, and Chen Qingling's heart softened when she heard Xiao Wu's coquettishness.
"Alright, alright, I'll listen to you, Xiao Wu. Are you happy now?"
"Qingling-jie is the best to me!" Xiao Wu rubbed her little face against Qingling's arm.
After preparing their clothes, the two girls, with flushed faces, entered the bathroom.
Laughter and splashing sounds often echoed from the bathroom.
"Ah, ah, ah! Qingling-jie, you're cheating! How can you use the power of your Martial Soul?"
"Hmph, who told you to go too far."
Half an hour later.
Chen Qingling and Xiao Wu, both flushed, walked out together and returned to the bed, staring at each other.
Star Dou Great Forest, a thatched cottage.
Chen Shengge, uncharacteristically, held the Xiaoyao Sword and practiced the most basic slashing movements.
Originally, he didn't want to, but considering his image as a reclusive strong person, he naturally couldn't just lie down and do nothing.
He had to at least have the bearing of a reclusive strong person, right? He didn't want to be seen later with a weak appearance, not at all resembling a reclusive strong person.
Notting Academy, Academic Affairs Office.
"Director Su, tell me, what's the deal with Chen Qingling's second soul ring?" Su Yuntao, here to demand answers, began slowly.
Something this big couldn't be kept hidden.
Word spread like wildfire, and no matter how much Director Su tried to suppress it, it quickly reached the Spirit Hall.
Director Su forced a smile, "My dear enforcer, wasn't I trying to give you a surprise?"
Su Yuntao snorted coldly, completely unmoved by Director Su's words, "I don't see a surprise here. I see you deliberately concealing information about Chen Qingling."
"Director Su, you should know how much the Spirit Hall values her. Aren't you afraid of bringing trouble to your academy by doing this?"
Director Su swallowed hard, his forehead beaded with cold sweat, "You're right, enforcer."
Su Yuntao nodded in satisfaction. "Considering how well you've treated Chen Qingling, I won't report this matter."
"Thank you, Director."
"I'm leaving."
Director Su breathed a heavy sigh of relief as he watched Su Yuntao depart.
"He's finally gone..."
"Sigh... I've done all I can. I've fulfilled my duty."
After leaving Notting Academy, Su Yuntao immediately reported Chen Qingling's second spirit ring to his superiors.
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