"Zhuqing, good morning."
Early in the morning, Su Xiaoqi yawned and greeted Zhu Zhuqing as he arrived in the world of Douluo Continent.
"Morning." Zhu Zhuqing nodded in reply. Seeing the obvious dark circles under his eyes, she couldn't help but ask, "Did you not sleep all night?"
Now she had reason to suspect that it was because she confiscated his cheongsam and black stockings that he couldn't sleep all night.
"Ah…"
Su Xiaoqi sighed helplessly.
He had been agonizing all night over whether to sell the Zanpakutō "Divine Spear" he had drawn in the chat group's marketplace and continue drawing in the lottery. Having tasted some success, he wanted to try for a big overnight fortune by drawing more, but his rational mind reminded him that lottery draws were a trap and could easily leave him heavily in debt.
Thus, in this extremely conflicted state, Su Xiaoqi suffered from insomnia.
Hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing covered her mouth to laugh softly and said, "If you want to draw, just do it. Points can be earned later. Let's just change up the storyline more today."
"Zhuqing, the thing about lottery draws isn't really about points, it's more about messing with a person's mindset."
Su Xiaoqi gave Zhu Zhuqing an example: a former roommate of his, who wanted to get a certain limited skin. At first, he was restrained, but once hooked, he spent all his pocket money chasing it. He drew every other skin except that limited one, and in frustration smashed his phone.
Zhu Zhuqing thought for a moment and said, "If you trust me, you can put some of your points with me. That way, you won't get too carried away."
"Good idea, let's do that."
If it were Sakata Gintoki, Su Xiaoqi definitely wouldn't trust him with his points—he was the type of guy who "once given, never returns." But Zhu Zhuqing was different; her character was trustworthy.
Su Xiaoqi sold the Zanpakutō "Divine Spear" to the chat group's marketplace. After a 10% tax, he received 36,000 points. He kept 10,000 points for himself and sent the rest to Zhu Zhuqing as red envelopes.
"Heavenly spirits, earthly spirits, bless me to get gold on this ten-pull."
Watching Su Xiaoqi's prayer before the draw, Zhu Zhuqing found it amusing. She didn't expect this cute side of him.
Taking a deep breath, Su Xiaoqi spent all 10,000 points at once.
[Tip: Congratulations to Su Xiaoqi for obtaining 300 points.]
[Tip: Congratulations to Su Xiaoqi for obtaining 500 points.]
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Out of twenty draws, the points notifications appeared thirteen times, totaling 2,500 points.
The remaining seven items were: Sabo's pipe from *One Piece* world; ten face masks of Kuro from *Detective Conan*; five coupons for Ichiraku Ramen from *Naruto*; a 1:1 realistic figure of Tokisaki Kurumi; a whirlwind motorcycle like that of Seima Gou from *Initial D*; a "Selfless Realm" skill card from *Prince of Tennis*; and the left leg bone of a 50,000-year-old Bright Demon Leopard.
Su Xiaoqi looked at the pile of items and his face fell. The most valuable were either the Kurumi figure—or no, the 50,000-year-old Bright Demon Leopard's left leg bone.
"Zhuqing, I still want—"
"No." Zhu Zhuqing cut him off immediately, but seeing his pitiful look, she softened and said, "I'll give you another 3,000 points. No matter what you draw today, you're not allowed to draw anymore."
"Okay, I'll listen to you."
Su Xiaoqi's face lit up. He now knew why he hadn't gotten anything good before—he hadn't taken a breath of immortal energy before drawing again.
After accepting the red envelope from Zhu Zhuqing, Su Xiaoqi came close and took a deep breath of her "immortal energy." He had to admit, Zhu Zhuqing smelled quite nice.
This move made Zhu Zhuqing blush deeply, and after explaining herself, she half-jokingly called him childish.
With all the "preparations" done, Su Xiaoqi pressed the ten-pull button again.
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[Tip: Congratulations to Su Xiaoqi for obtaining a "Use of Qi" skill card from the *Dragon Ball* world.]
"Holy crap, got it! Got it!"
Excited, Su Xiaoqi grabbed Zhu Zhuqing in a hug, shouting repeatedly. This skill was a huge prize for him at this stage.
Zhu Zhuqing, hugged tightly in the air, was initially shy, but soon frowned. Su Xiaoqi didn't control his strength while spinning her around, and she felt like her waist might break.
"Can you keep it down next door? Starting this early and making noise, how can anyone sleep?"
The sudden shout froze Su Xiaoqi in place. Looking at Zhu Zhuqing so close, he swallowed hard and involuntarily said, "Zhuqing, you're so beautiful."
Zhu Zhuqing shyly lowered her head. Although she had already heard Su Xiaoqi's elaborate compliments yesterday, this time felt completely different.
Just as the atmosphere between them grew more intimate, a rapid knock sounded on the door.
"I'll see who it is."
Su Xiaoqi quickly let go of Zhu Zhuqing and dashed out of the room.
Zhu Zhuqing touched her burning face. If Su Xiaoqi had really tried to do something just now, she wasn't sure if she would have refused.
Not long after, Su Xiaoqi returned to the room and said to Zhu Zhuqing, "Wrong door. I sent him away."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded, "Do you want to look over what you just drew?"
"Oh, right."
Su Xiaoqi suddenly remembered he was too excited before and hadn't checked the rest of the items.
Besides the "Use of Qi" skill card, there were six point notifications totaling 1,500 points.
The other three items were a special magical Mapo Tofu from *Cooking Master Boy*, a shovel used by Feng Baobao, and a pair of single-hooked Tomoe Sharingan eyes.
Su Xiaoqi pulled out the 50,000-year-old Bright Demon Leopard's left leg bone and handed it to Zhu Zhuqing: "Zhuqing, this soul bone only lasts 50,000 years, but it suits you very well. It can greatly increase your speed."
If he remembered correctly, in Douluo 2, Huo Yuhao absorbed the Bright Demon Leopard's left leg bone as well, though the exact age was unknown.
Zhu Zhuqing shook her head, "I can't take your stuff anymore. You should sell it for points."
Su Xiaoqi shoved the soul bone into her hand and smiled, "No need for formality between us. Next time I draw, just let me breathe your 'immortal energy' more."
Hearing "immortal energy," Zhu Zhuqing blushed again. This time she didn't refuse and said, "From now on, my points are all for you. If you don't accept, then I won't take this soul bone."
With no choice, Su Xiaoqi agreed. While she absorbed the soul bone, Su Xiaoqi spent 1,000 points to instantly learn the "Use of Qi" skill according to the skill card instructions.
"Worth every point."
Su Xiaoqi's eyes lit up. All the knowledge about using qi was now engraved in his mind. Next, he just needed training to freely control this energy.
Looking at Zhu Zhuqing still absorbing the soul bone, Su Xiaoqi couldn't resist pulling out the 1:1 realistic figure of Tokisaki Kurumi.
"Oh wow, still the Gothic twin-tail style. Love it!"
Just as Zhu Zhuqing finished absorbing and opened her eyes, ready to share her joy that her spirit power had reached level 30, she saw Su Xiaoqi reaching out with his back to her to stroke the "girl's" face.
"Su Xiaoqi, what are you doing!"