Gu Yuena lay on the bed in an impossibly seductive pose, her body covered only by a thin blanket that failed miserably at hiding her curves.
Her silver hair was scattered messily, her cheeks flushed pink, her eyes hazy and enchanting. Her already fair skin now carried a rosy glow beneath the pale.
A small, nimble snake tongue flicked across the corner of Gu Yuena's lips, and Zhu Zhuqing, who saw this scene, couldn't help her throat tightening as she swallowed hard.
Even as a young beauty herself, Zhu Zhuqing felt her heart stir at the sight.
This charm was lethal to both men and women.
Judging from the faint outline under that thin blanket, she didn't seem to be wearing anything else. Zhu Zhuqing was no innocent little girl—she instantly understood that Gu Yuena had probably been… busy with Ao Tian just moments ago.
And her sudden arrival had absolutely interrupted them.
Gu Yuena giggled sweetly. "Zhuqing-meimei, want to come up and play with jiejie?"
Zhu Zhuqing's face turned scarlet. She shook her head repeatedly. "Sorry for disturbing you two. I'll come back later."
She turned to leave, wanting nothing more than to escape this room filled with thick, ambiguous atmosphere that made her heartbeat go wild and her face burn.
Ao Tian shot Gu Yuena an exasperated look. "No need to go. Whatever you want to say, say it now."
Zhu Zhuqing stopped, hesitated for a moment, then suddenly knelt before Ao Tian.
Ao Tian didn't help her up. "What do you think you're doing?"
Zhu Zhuqing looked up seriously. "Thank you for helping me improve my talent, for giving me cultivation techniques and pills. After taking the pill last night, my cultivation broke through seven levels in a row—I've reached level thirty-nine. Such immense kindness… I have no way to repay you. I am willing to follow you forever."
She began lowering herself to kowtow.
She knew she had stepped onto a path with no return. Behind her was darkness. Only by following Ao Tian could she walk toward the light.
As her forehead was about to touch the floor, a pair of large hands pressed gently on her shoulders.
Zhu Zhuqing lifted her head—her nose brushed against Ao Tian's nose as he squatted down.
That brief contact made her entire face turn crimson. She glanced apologetically at Gu Yuena. "Sorry, I didn't mean to."
Ao Tian rubbed his nose. "Don't mind the small details."
He helped her up. "If you want to follow me, just follow. Why the sudden kneeling?"
Zhu Zhuqing replied, "This is the highest etiquette. Only this can express my gratitude."
Ao Tian said, "Not just anyone is qualified to follow me. Since you insist, I'll give you a goal. Reach level ninety-nine before you turn twenty-five. Can you do it?"
Zhu Zhuqing froze.
Level ninety-nine before twenty-five—how was that even possible? No one would dare dream of that.
Qin Ming was thirty-two and only level sixty-two—the second fastest genius recorded in Spirit Hall.
Even her monstrously talented Xue'er-jiejie was only level sixty-seven at twenty-two.
And she herself was twelve and level thirty-nine—sixty levels away, with only thirteen years left.
That meant four to five levels every year.
She believed she could do that in the early years, but later stages? Every level took monstrous effort. She truly had no confidence she could reach Ao Tian's target.
If Ao Tian had simply said "become a Titled Douluo," she might dare to try. But level ninety-nine? Absurd.
Especially after level ninety-five—each level was practically climbing to heaven.
Seeing her silence, Ao Tian said, "If you think you can't do it, then there's no need to follow me. Leave when you find the time."
Zhu Zhuqing's expression dimmed. Such an impossible task—how could she complete it?
Gu Yuena giggled. "If you accept but fail, there will be punishment."
"What punishment?" Zhu Zhuqing looked at her nervously.
A sly glint flashed in Gu Yuena's eyes. "If you haven't reached level ninety-nine by twenty-five… you'll become Ao Tian's little wife."
Zhu Zhuqing was stunned.
She wondered if she'd misheard. How could Na'er-jiejie say something like that?
What woman helps her own man get another wife?
Ao Tian sighed helplessly. "Ignore her nonsense."
Gu Yuena glared at him. "You hush."
Zhu Zhuqing's heart pounded like crazy. She was standing before two choices.
Reaching level ninety-nine by twenty-five was impossible.
If she refused, she'd have to leave Ao Tian.
If she accepted and failed—she'd become his little wife.
But… was Na'er-jiejie serious? Or joking?
"I'm not joking," Gu Yuena said as if reading her thoughts.
Zhu Zhuqing continued struggling internally.
She felt guilty toward Xiao Wu if she accepted.
Gu Yuena added, "What, such a good bargain and you don't want it? Just now you said his great kindness was impossible to repay."
Zhu Zhuqing froze. True… Ao Tian really had given her tremendous kindness.
She bit her lip, face crimson, and looked at Ao Tian. "I accept the challenge."
Ao Tian sighed. "Don't overthink. I'm just giving you a motivation. The punishment is just a joke."
She didn't answer. But she had secretly made up her mind.
If she failed, and Xiao Wu and Xue'er didn't object… she would obediently become Ao Tian's little wife.
"Stand up," Ao Tian said.
She stood.
Just then, Xiao Wu pushed open the door, hopping in cheerfully.
She had heard voices earlier, so she'd skipped knocking.
"Zhuqing-meimei, what are you all talking about?" Xiao Wu asked curiously.
Gu Yuena happily explained the whole thing.
Xiao Wu grinned, hugged Zhu Zhuqing's shoulder. "I thought it was something serious. If you want to be Ao Tian's little wife, then just cultivate slowly. If you don't want to, then cultivate hard. With Ao Tian helping you, reaching ninety-nine by twenty-five is as easy as drinking water."
Xiao Wu trusted Ao Tian absolutely.
Long Ma used to be just an ordinary beast. After Ao Tian's modifications, he now had Titled Douluo-level strength.
She believed if Ao Tian wanted Zhu Zhuqing stronger, it would be child's play.
"Is reaching ninety-nine by twenty-five really possible?" Zhu Zhuqing asked.
Ao Tian smiled. "If you work hard, yes—it's possible."
Her heart shook. Remembering Ao Tian's numerous miracles, she started to believe.
Ao Tian turned to Xiao Wu. "How many levels last night?"
Xiao Wu stepped forward proudly. "I broke through to level thirty-nine. Almost reached forty."
Ao Tian nodded. "Not bad. The same as Zhuqing—she's level thirty-nine now too."
Xiao Wu's eyes widened. "Zhuqing-meimei, Ao Tian gave you pills too?"
"Mhm."
Xiao Wu beamed. "See? Levelling is easy. Don't worry, ninety-nine is nothing."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded, deeply moved, her resolve to follow Ao Tian even stronger.
"Where's Rongrong? How many levels did she gain?" Xiao Wu asked.
"I didn't give her any," Ao Tian said.
Xiao Wu blinked. "Why not?"
"Because of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. Unless they submit to me, why would I help her grow stronger?"
"Then that's easy—just visit them once," Gu Yuena said casually.
"I'll go when the time is right," Ao Tian replied. Then he warned Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing, "So for now, don't reveal your cultivation to Ning Rongrong."
Xiao Wu nodded. "What about Xue'er-jiejie? She should've broken through too, right? She was already level sixty-seven. After taking the pill, she should be level seventy. She'll be a Soul Sage soon!"
Zhu Zhuqing was shocked. Only now did she realize how terrifying Ao Tian's pills were.
Even a Soul Emperor could jump several levels. His challenge might actually be possible.
Reaching ninety-nine before twenty-five… meaning she wouldn't become his little wife.
But the thought made her… not entirely happy.
Ao Tian smiled. "She definitely broke through. I'll go get her now."
"That's great," Xiao Wu said.
Then she remembered Ao Tian's teleportation wasn't to be revealed to Zhu Zhuqing, so she quickly dragged Zhu Zhuqing away.
"I'm starving. Let's go eat breakfast. Leave them to their… two-person world."
Zhu Zhuqing instantly blushed again, remembering how she had interrupted Ao Tian and Gu Yuena earlier.
Then a sudden thought hit her. "Xiao Wu… how does Ao Tian get such miraculous pills?"
"Ah… he refines them himself," Xiao Wu said.
Since he had already given Zhu Zhuqing pills, it wasn't an issue to say so.
"He… made them? Himself?" Zhu Zhuqing muttered in shock.
"He has many amazing abilities. You'll learn slowly. When he wants to tell you, he will," Xiao Wu said, hooking her arm around Zhu Zhuqing's shoulder as they headed toward the dining hall.
Just then, Ning Rongrong stepped out of her room and spotted them.
She had heard voices earlier from Ao Tian's side but couldn't hear clearly.
Seeing them heading to breakfast, she hurried to catch up.
Inside the room, Gu Yuena giggled. "Continue?"
Ao Tian sighed. "Put your clothes on. I'm going to bring Xue'er."
"They're all women. What's there to be shy about?" Gu Yuena teased.
Ao Tian could only shake his head helplessly and teleport away toward Qian Renxue.
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