"So pretentious! Anyone would think you're a Titled Douluo!"
Dugu Feng clicked his tongue in admiration.
"Old Scorpion, keep an eye on this Canghui Academy. I want to take them under our family as a subsidiary academy.
From what I know, their strongest member is a Soul Saint named Shi Nian, who possesses a Soul Bone. Send word to Old Snake and have him capture Shi Nian alive!"
Dugu Feng ordered the Old Scorpion behind him.
He was very curious about Canghui Academy's Seven-in-One Fusion Skill, the Seven Shura Illusion.
This was undoubtedly an underestimated skill.
Tang San, who had cheated by cultivating his mental power from a young age, possessed the Purple Demon Eyes—a natural counter to illusions—which allowed him to resist the effects of the Seven Shura Illusion.
For everyone else, there was simply no way to resist that illusion.
Moreover, Shi Nian's Soul Skill was even more astonishing. If cultivated to the level of a Titled Douluo, it could allow one to glimpse an opponent's memories through the illusion.
This was practically a divine skill.
Dugu Feng was very interested in this man.
"Yes, Young Master!"
Old Scorpion acknowledged the order.
Afterward, the Shrek Seven Devils returned to the restaurant to eat, the onlookers dispersed, and everything settled down.
A while later, the Seven Devils finished their meal and returned to their rooms.
Zhu Zhuqing followed behind Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu.
During the earlier battle, she had felt her Soul Power surging unusually.
Her speed had even been faster than usual.
Was it because she had reached level 30 but hadn't absorbed her third Spirit Ring yet?
Her personality was cold and reserved, so even though she had doubts, she didn't voice them.
At any rate, they had already arrived at the Star Dou Great Forest, and she would soon absorb her Spirit Ring.
Her usually calm heart was also somewhat excited.
Her cultivation speed had already surpassed her sister's, thoroughly shocking her family.
At twelve years old, she had reached level 29. By the time she left her family, she was on the verge of level 30.
This speed was unheard of across the entire continent.
Her family generally predicted that if she could maintain this cultivation speed, she had a chance of becoming a Titled Douluo.
Upon returning to the room, Zhu Zhuqing immediately began cultivating.
Ning Rongrong also had the habit of cultivating at night and remained silent.
Seeing how quiet the two were, Xiao Wu, who had originally wanted to chat some more, gave up.
Oh well, no conversation to be had.
She pouted and lay down on the bed.
These two were such cultivation maniacs!
She didn't really need to cultivate much. As long as she spent time around human Soul Masters, the innate potential of her 100,000-year Spirit Beast origins would gradually manifest and convert into her own Soul Power.
Xiao Wu simply lay on the bed and fell asleep.
The room descended into darkness and silence.
Having spent the entire day traveling, Zhu Zhuqing felt that her cultivation time had been reduced, which left her feeling unsettled.
It felt like a loss.
If she didn't cultivate for at least eighteen hours out of the twenty-four in a day, she would feel guilty.
She and her sister had discovered that their meridians were stronger than others'.
Their meridians were exceptionally resilient, allowing them to significantly increase their daily cultivation time.
Coupled with their strict self-discipline, neither of them needed any urging.
This was also the reason her Soul Power had risen so quickly.
Zhu Zhuqing began meditating to circulate her Soul Power.
But after cultivating for just a short while, she suddenly felt nauseous.
The sensation came on fiercely.
Before she could react, her mouth flew open.
"Ah—!"
Zhu Zhuqing gasped and stood up abruptly.
She quickly checked but found that nothing had actually come out.
Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu were also startled awake.
"Zhuqing, what's wrong?" Ning Rongrong asked with concern.
Zhu Zhuqing checked her body but found nothing unusual.
She then attempted to activate her Martial Soul Avatar.
Again, there was no change.
"I'm fine. Just now, my Soul Power surged suddenly, and I felt nauseous. But I'm okay now!" Zhu Zhuqing said calmly.
"Nauseous? Could you be pregnant? I've heard people say pregnancy causes nausea," Xiao Wu widened her eyes.
"Xiao Wu, you know quite a lot! Zhuqing isn't that kind of person. Unlike you and your 'San-ge,' sticking together every day!" Ning Rongrong teased.
Though teased, Xiao Wu didn't blush at all. Instead, she said boldly, "San-ge and I are just siblings, not what you're thinking!"
Ning Rongrong found it amusing. If they were siblings, then there would be no siblings in the world.
"Zhuqing, remember when you challenged Teacher Zhao during your entrance test?
After Xiao Wu fainted, her 'San-ge' recklessly attacked Teacher Zhao.
The intensity was like he was fighting for his life. If you say they're just siblings of the opposite sex, would you believe it?
Back at Nuoding City Academy, they even slept in the same bed, together!"
Though they had only been together for two days, Ning Rongrong had already gathered all the past stories about Tang San and Xiao Wu.
Zhu Zhuqing played along, "Exactly! We're all classmates; everyone sees it clearly!"
This time, Xiao Wu finally blushed a little, "We were young then; it was the academy's arrangement.
After third grade, we didn't sleep together anymore.
And Rongrong, I've told you all about me, but you haven't shared anything about your time in Heaven Dou City!
I don't believe there weren't any geniuses in Heaven Dou Royal Academy that caught your eye!"
Xiao Wu reacted quickly—if she couldn't defend herself, she'd counterattack.
"Heaven Dou City must have many geniuses!" Zhu Zhuqing said. Though outwardly cold, she was fiery inside and equally fond of gossip.
Mentioning Heaven Dou City, Ning Rongrong thought of the familiar gaze she'd felt during the day.
She thought it might be Dugu Feng's.
But then she reconsidered—Dugu Feng had just obtained his third Spirit Ring not long ago; it was unlikely he'd come to Star Dou Great Forest now.
Could it be that she missed him?
That must be it. That heartless guy never visited or even sent a letter—truly stone-hearted.
"Zhuqing, look at Rongrong's expression! There must be someone she likes in Heaven Dou Academy!" Xiao Wu exclaimed as if she'd discovered a new continent.
Zhu Zhuqing was also surprised. Ning Rongrong was the little princess of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile clan, with astonishing talent and high standards. Could there really be someone who caught her eye?
"Xiao Wu, what nonsense are you spouting? Zhuqing said Heaven Dou City has many geniuses, and I was just thinking about some former classmates—there really were monsters even more exceptional than us!" Ning Rongrong remained composed, refusing to admit she was thinking about Dugu Feng.
"Tell us about it! I'm not familiar with Heaven Dou City yet!" Xiao Wu was burning with curiosity.
"I'll tell you another time. We have to hunt Spirit Beasts tomorrow—let's rest now!" Ning Rongrong suddenly lost her mood.
Her reaction only fueled the gossipy flames in Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu's eyes.
Ning Rongrong's demeanor had clearly changed—she must have been thinking about someone.
But since she wouldn't talk, there was nothing they could do.
They'd just have to remember this and probe later.
The room fell silent again.
In another room, Dugu Feng was holding a Core Pearl, playing with it in his hand.
The anomaly in Zhu Zhuqing earlier had naturally been caused by him.
He had drawn out one of the Core Pearls from within Zhu Zhuqing's body.
Unexpectedly, it had sparked a round of gossip among Ning Rongrong and the other two.
They were too close, and since he still had another Core Pearl inside Zhu Zhuqing, he could hear every word the three of them said.
Even the usually aloof Zhu Zhuqing turned out to be quite the gossip—truly, three women make a drama!
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