Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan both looked rather unpleasant.
"Shut up! I really like the gift Brother Gu gave me… I won't allow you to say anything about him."
"That's right, I like whatever he gives me, do you need to keep nagging?
Be careful, I'll tear your mouths apart!"
Dugu Yan was furious, about to unleash her martial soul and rage.
This little devil of hers was used to being unruly.
As the only granddaughter of the Poison Douluo, there were very few people she dared not offend.
Although Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan were puzzled as to why Qian Renshang had given them two small water bottles, they didn't care much; as long as it was something Qian Renshang had given them, that was enough.
"Senior Ye...Senior Yan, you two can have a sip now. You've just finished eating, you must be thirsty, right?"
Qian Renshang, unperturbed by the group's sarcasm, suddenly suggested.
"Ah...okay!"
The two girls hesitated for a moment but complied.
Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan, full of curiosity, opened the seemingly ordinary small water bottle Qian Renshang had given them.
The moment the lid was gently lifted, a rich green light suddenly gushed out from the spout, instantly illuminating the entire restaurant.
At the same time, a powerful and pure life force permeated the air, like a spring breeze sweeping across the earth, bringing endless vitality and life.
The previously noisy crowd in the restaurant instantly fell silent, all eyes drawn to this strange sight.
Their eyes widened, their faces filled with shock and disbelief.
Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan were speechless with astonishment.
They stared blankly at the small water jug in their hands, feeling the immense life force emanating from it.
"This...this is actually the Fountain of Life!"
someone exclaimed first, their voice filled with shock and ecstasy.
The Fountain of Life—a legendary treasure with miraculous healing and life-giving abilities—was now found in this tiny water jug.
How could anyone not be utterly awestruck?
Most of the people present were nobles, so their knowledge was naturally different from that of ordinary people.
They recognized the Fountain of Life.
It was said to exist only in the very core of the Star Dou Great Forest, where there was a huge Lake of Life, but it was protected by powerful soul beasts that were hundreds of thousands of years old, making it very difficult for humans to obtain.
"Hiss... It's said that a single drop of the Fountain of Life can fetch thousands of gold soul coins at auction, and it's priceless.
This small pot must have at least several hundred drops."
"Just who is this guy? He's so rich!"
The crowd instantly became sycophants, starting to flatter Qian Renshang.
"Drink up!"
Qian Renshang smiled and reminded them.
The two women were very excited.
They hadn't expected Qian Renshang to give them such a precious gift.
This at least meant that they held a special place in Qian Renshang's heart.
Glug glug!
Taking about seven or eight drops at a time, Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling exchanged a glance, filled with anticipation and surprise, and slowly raised the small water jugs in their hands, bringing the precious Fountain of Life to their mouths.
The moment the water entered their throats, a cool yet powerful force exploded within them.
Ye Lingling felt her meridians fill with this power, every cell rejoicing.
Her body radiated a soft light, her soul power surging like a turbulent tide within her.
Dugu Yan felt the same way; she could clearly feel her soul power rapidly rising, as if about to break through its current constraints.
The surrounding air trembled slightly from the surging soul power within them.
Ye Lingling bit her lip tightly, struggling to suppress the power within her that was about to spiral out of control, fine beads of sweat forming on her forehead.
Dugu Yan clenched her fists tightly, her body trembling slightly, as she tried her best to guide this powerful force, attempting to achieve a breakthrough in her soul power.
Everyone in the restaurant watched them nervously, not daring to breathe, afraid of disturbing this crucial moment.
Qian Renshang, however, concealed his accomplishment and simply turned and left!
Everyone made way for him!
Qian Renshang strode out of the restaurant, and only when no one was around did a slight smile appear on his lips.
Satisfying!
Nobody's perfect; he, Qian Renshang, was just a young man of about 20 years old.
He had the mentality of a young man, so putting on a show just now was quite enjoyable.
Actually, that Spring of Life wasn't an ordinary Spring of Life; it was the Mother Spring of Life, dozens of times more potent than a normal Spring of Life, specially prepared for him by Aunt Biji.
"Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling…"
Thinking of those two girls, Qian Renshang suddenly smiled bitterly.
He wasn't stupid or dense; how could he possibly see through the two girls' obvious feelings?
Frankly, the two girls were truly beautiful and outstanding; any normal man would like them, and Qian Renshang was no exception.
He had never been in love before… and was at the age where his heart was beginning to flutter.
However, Qian Renshang was completely unable to be moved by either of them.
[Sensing the love from Dugu Yan, rewarding the host with 5000 years of soul ring age.]
[Sensing the love from Ye Lingling, rewarding the host with 5000 years of soul ring age.]
It must have been the misunderstanding caused by the Mother Spring of Life he had just given away, which had actually increased his soul ring age by 10,000 years.
"Wow, this is truly an unexpected delight."
Qian Renshang stood there quietly, a gentle breeze brushing against the hem of his clothes.
For some reason, Gu Yuena's image suddenly and unexpectedly entered his mind.
He remembered her exquisite face, her eyes as bright as stars, always sparkling with a lively light that captivated him.
Her fair skin, as smooth and delicate as jade, seemed almost fragile.
And her waterfall-like hair, shimmering with a mesmerizing luster in the sunlight.
Recalling the moments he spent with her, every smile, every subtle expression and movement vividly appeared before his eyes.
Her gentleness, her stubbornness, her courage—all were deeply imprinted in his heart.
Thinking of these things, Qian Renshang's heart began to stir, a warm and wondrous feeling he had never experienced before spreading within him.
This feeling made his heart race, his breathing quicken, and a gentle smile unconsciously appeared on his face.
"Sister Nana..."
Qian Renshang murmured suddenly. His heart seemed to be filled with a figure.
He didn't know if this was love, but he knew it was hard for him to like anyone else.
"Sister Nana... I wonder when you'll wake up. Actually, I have so much to say to you."
Qian Renshang murmured softly. He had been away from the Star Dou Great Forest for so long, but he still felt a strange loneliness.
He was always alone, unwilling to engage with new things or anyone.
Because he was waiting for someone, and she wasn't there... nothing he did seemed meaningful.
But Qian Renshang knew he couldn't stand on the same level as Gu Yuena yet; he wasn't worthy of her... so he could only continue to work hard.
Only when they could meet again could he bravely say those three words to her!
Thinking of this, Qian Renshang smiled and slowly disappeared at the street corner. A luxurious carriage just passed by him!
Inside the carriage, a silver-haired girl had her eyes slightly closed, as if she was cultivating!
(End of this chapter)
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