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Zhu Zhuqing's spirit felt the weight of Su Yan's Devour spirit ability. Breathless and weak, she looked at him with soft eyes. I want you to go and cultivate with Little Wild Goose or Rongrong first, she whispered. When you are finished with them, you can come back and cultivate with me again.
Su Yan stopped what he was doing and looked at her, feeling quite puzzled. Why would you want that? he asked.
Zhu Zhuqing reached up and gently stroked Su Yan's face. It is because I cannot help you complete the Spirit Fusion Skill cultivation all by myself, she explained sadly. I feel like I am too useless to give you everything you need.
You silly girl, Su Yan said with a small, wry smile. How can you be so considerate of me even now? He leaned in closer to her. We still have many Spirit Fusion Skill moves that we haven't unlocked yet, and we need to make sure our powers blend perfectly together.
With those words, Su Yan unleashed his Devour spirit ability once more. However, Zhu Zhuqing's spirit was truly powerful. What his ability could take was only a tiny fraction of the strength she held deep inside. Seeing that this was not enough, Su Yan activated his second spirit to compete in a full Spirit Fusion Skill showdown with her.
While they were busy, things were different for the others. After Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu returned to their room, Xiao Wu fell into a deep sleep almost immediately. But Ning Rongrong was far too excited to rest. She spent hours tossing and turning in her bed.
By the middle of the night, a notification appeared in the group chat. The Seven Treasures Little Princess had officially changed her name to the Nine Treasures Little Princess.
Tang Yuehua noticed the change and sent a message: Little Princess, why are you still awake so late?
Nine Treasures Little Princess replied quickly: Aunt Yuehua, how did you already know that my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda evolved into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda?
Tang Yuehua sent back a row of question marks, confused by how obvious the girl was being.
I Am an Orphan joined in: If you had picked that name earlier, you wouldn't be showing your cards so clearly.
The girl seemed genuinely surprised: Orphan, how do you also know that my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda evolved into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda?
The Orphan could only reply with more question marks. Even Ah Yin expressed her confusion.
Aunt Ah Yin, even you know my secret? Ning Rongrong asked. Ah Yin remained silent.
Hu Liena finally grew tired of the chatter: Little Princess, stop showing off in the middle of the night!
What did you say, Hu Liena? Ning Rongrong shot back. Do you actually want to see what my Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda looks like?
Hu Liena scoffed: I don't want to see it at all. Anyone who wants to look can look.
What? You say that Bibi Dong wants to see it? Ning Rongrong teased. Of course she can. Bibi Dong is our most beautiful Supreme Pontiff sister, so I must satisfy her curiosity. She then shared an image of her spirit, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, into the chat.
Bibi Dong replied with question marks, clearly annoyed. Bo Saixi also spoke up: Instead of sleeping, you are here showing off your spirit in the middle of the night?
Senior Bo Saixi, are you saying that you don't understand the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda since you are on Sea God Island? Do you want me to tell you all about it?
The entire chat was filled with question marks.
Oh, so you all actually want to know? Ning Rongrong continued, ignoring their silence. It is okay. Even if you are too embarrassed to ask, I know you want to hear it. I will tell you just a little bit. My Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda looks very high-class, grand, and very stylish.
Ning Rongrong was truly persistent. By herself, she managed to bother everyone so much that they all eventually gave up and went into sleep mode.
Meanwhile, Su Yan and Zhu Zhuqing had finished two very intense Spirit Fusion Skill cultivations. Zhu Zhuqing had completely run out of stamina, so they finally stopped their battle. Su Yan held her gently as she started to drift off to sleep.
Suddenly, a loud beep sounded in his mind. The chat group had upgraded. As the host, he could now choose a Douluo World to invite new members from. Random rewards were also distributed.
Su Yan saw that he had obtained an advanced version of a god-bestowed spirit ring, an advanced version of the Nine Solitary Swords, and two Instant Teleportation tokens.
He sat up in bed, feeling very excited. This upgrade meant he would soon possess his Martial Soul True Body. Zhu Zhuqing groggily opened her eyes and looked at him, feeling confused by his sudden movement.
Su Yan smiled and patted her gently. The chat group has upgraded, he told her. I am going to cultivate and absorb a new spirit ring in a bit. You should go back to sleep first.
Okay, she murmured, leaning her head against his leg before closing her eyes again.
Su Yan began to think. With the strength he was about to gain, he didn't need to worry about Bibi Dong anymore. He could safely bring in people from other worlds. He gave the command to invite members from Douluo World 2.
In another time and place, in the world of the Unrivaled Tang Sect, it was late at night at Shrek Academy. Ma Xiaotao was still awake in the inner court. She was sitting in a bathtub filled with ice cubes to help cool the fiery Qi in her body so she could sleep.
Suddenly, a voice echoed in her mind: Welcome to the loving and killing family chat group.
Who is there? Ma Xiaotao demanded, standing up instantly. She was on guard, trying to protect herself while looking around the empty room. When she realized no one was there, she looked down at a jade mirror that had appeared in her hand out of thin air.
She sat back into the ice water, wondering if it was some kind of spirit tool. She clicked on it and saw names that made her heart race. Su Yan, Bibi Dong, Hu Liena... and then she saw Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong. Weren't those the names of the founders of Shrek Academy from ten thousand years ago? She even saw the name Tang San, the Sea God himself.
Ma Xiaotao grew more shocked as she read through the history of the chat. She stood up and began to study every message from the very beginning. Even though her name was Xiaotao, which means Little Peach, she was anything but small. Her spirit made her look quite mature.
Back in the first world, the group chat announced more rewards. A god-bestowed spirit ring was available for the administrators to draw. The Cat in the Shadows chose to forfeit her turn.
Congratulations to Su Yan for winning the reward! the system announced.
Su Yan was overjoyed. He turned to Zhu Zhuqing and said, I am going to cultivate now. With my seventh and eighth spirit rings, I will have enough strength to do whatever I want in this world.
Zhu Zhuqing gave a soft, tired moan in response.
The group chat then distributed rewards for all members: two Instant Teleportation tokens. These allowed a user to teleport themselves or any group member to the side of another member instantly.
The Nine Treasures Little Princess was the first to react, sending the number 666 and then 435. Ah! I wish I could swap my messages with the numbers I rolled! she complained.
The Cat in the Shadows rolled a 521 and then told the girl, Little Princess, go to bed early or you won't be able to wake up tomorrow.
I don't think I can sleep, Ning Rongrong replied. Can I come over and sleep with all of you instead?