The first night without the little kitty… he actually missed her a bit.
After entering Moon Sea Cottage, Lin Xian couldn't shake the strange feeling in his heart.
Ever since he met Zhu Zhuqing, the two of them had rarely been apart. Now that she wasn't around, the silence felt unfamiliar.
Shaking his head, he pushed those thoughts aside and entered the card space to check the purple reward he had just obtained.
[Holy Light Scepter (Buff Card)]
Effect: Can be fused with scepter-type Spirits to enhance their quality; the buff effect scales with the user's own talent.
Seeing this, Lin Xian's eyes lit up.
It was obvious who this card was meant for.
It also solved quite a few of his concerns.
Over the past two days, his spirit power had already broken through level 30. Now, he was simply waiting for Tang San—once that happened, they could head to the Star Dou Great Forest together.
He was still quite interested in that Eight Spider Lances external Spirit Bone.
Although he already possessed two Wild Pheasant external Spirit Bones, those were reserved for more "special" uses. There was no reason for him to use them himself just yet.
With these thoughts in mind, he gradually drifted off to sleep.
Meanwhile, in Ning Rongrong's dormitory, the two girls were curled up together, chatting late into the night.
Most of the time, Ning Rongrong asked questions while Zhu Zhuqing answered.
In a way, they were quite similar—neither of them had ever truly had close friends.
So after just one night, the distance between them had already shrunk considerably.
Zhu Zhuqing even recounted how she first met Lin Xian.
"So, what kind of person is he in your eyes?"
Zhu Zhuqing thought for a moment before answering softly,
"Mysterious, powerful… and someone who makes you feel at ease."
"He's like a beam of light—dispelling the darkness in my heart and guiding me forward step by step."
"I'm very grateful to him. Without him, I wouldn't have my current strength… nor would I be able to take control of my own fate."
They talked for a long time, as if they had known each other for years.
Perhaps this was what people meant by sincerity in exchange for sincerity.
Through Zhu Zhuqing's words, Ning Rongrong gained a deeper understanding of Lin Xian.
As they continued chatting, she suddenly noticed something strange—
Zhu Zhuqing's spirit power was circulating smoothly on its own, almost like she was cultivating.
But she was clearly just talking.
How could her spirit power be refining itself automatically?
It was unbelievable.
"This is a special technique he taught me. It absorbs Stellar Power and greatly improves cultivation efficiency."
"Can I learn it too?"
"Not yet. You don't meet the prerequisites."
"What are the requirements?"
"You'll find out in a few days."
Seeing that Zhu Zhuqing wasn't willing to elaborate, Ning Rongrong didn't press further and simply changed the topic.
—
As dawn approached, a faint pale light spread across the eastern horizon.
On a rock, Tang San sat cross-legged, his eyes glowing with a deep purple hue.
His Purple Demon Eye had clearly reached a new level.
But at this moment, he looked rather miserable.
Weeds clung to his hair and face, and his clothes were damp and stained.
Based on the locations Xiao Wu had mentioned, he had searched tirelessly through the night.
After all that effort… he found nothing.
Not a single additional Dragon Beard Needle.
It left him feeling quite frustrated.
Perhaps Xiao Wu's luck was simply better than his. Maybe in the future, he should bring her along more often—who knew what else she might stumble upon?
Since it was already morning, he decided not to return to the dormitory. Instead, he continued cultivating on the spot.
Later, he would just grab something to eat before heading back to rest.
—
On the other side, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing had also woken up.
They stood in the small courtyard, washing up.
"Zhuqing… why are yours so big? Is there some special method?"
Ning Rongrong glanced at Zhu Zhuqing, who was leaning forward slightly as she washed her face. That graceful curve made her feel inexplicably envious.
Then she looked down at herself…
The difference was just too obvious.
Zhu Zhuqing shot her a slightly annoyed look.
"Just let a certain someone help you with it. After all, you're going to be his maid for the next month."
"Oh my! What kind of nonsense are you saying?"
Ning Rongrong's face instantly turned red. For a moment, she even felt flustered, as if certain images had flashed through her mind.
No, no, no—she absolutely couldn't think about that!
It was too embarrassing!
Seeing her reaction, Zhu Zhuqing couldn't help but laugh.
"Rongrong, you weren't thinking something strange just now, were you?"
"How could I?! Absolutely not!"
Her denial only made it more obvious.
At this rate, it probably wouldn't be long before she was completely wrapped around Lin Xian's finger.
"Alright, I believe you. Now come inside—you need to change. Lin Xian prepared something for you yesterday."
"…Huh?"
Before she could react, Zhu Zhuqing had already pulled her into the room.
The moment Lin Xian learned he had a "maid," he had immediately crafted several outfits in the Myriad World Wardrobe—proper ones, of course.
And with a bit of luck, one of them even came with a buff effect.
"This… this is so pretty! Is it really for me?"
"Yes. And it reduces stamina consumption by 5%."
Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up.
It was her first time seeing clothing with such an effect.
After changing into the full outfit, even Zhu Zhuqing was momentarily stunned.
Lin Xian's aesthetic sense was undeniably impressive.
Otherwise, how could he come up with so many different outfits every night…
"Zhuqing… does this look okay?"
"More than okay. It's adorable—really beautiful."
"Mhm… I think so too."
"Then let's go find him."
After tidying up a bit, the two of them headed out together.
—
Meanwhile, Lin Xian was still fast asleep in Moon Sea Cottage.
Normally, Zhu Zhuqing would have already dragged him out of bed by now.
But today, without her, he had no reason to wake up early.
For someone who loved sleeping in, this was pure bliss.
Before long, he sank back into a deep, comfortable sleep.
Until—
When Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong approached, Lin Xian immediately sensed their presence.
But he didn't move.
Since there was no gathering today, why not enjoy a little laziness?
"Is he still not up?"
"Probably sleeping in. Let's go take a look."
With that, Zhu Zhuqing pushed the door open and led Ning Rongrong inside…
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