Dai Mubai closed the window, a look of satisfaction in his eyes.
This brother, I've accepted him!
"Whoa!"
Oscar exclaimed.
"This newcomer, he really can endure!"
"Although I don't know what happened in the room."
"Just Zhu Zhuqing's…"
A dangerous gaze swept over, making Oscar shrink back.
"Don't you dare think about Zhu Zhuqing! She's mine!" Dai Mubai warned. "And, don't bring up my past! Otherwise, don't blame me for losing it!"
Oscar smacked his lips, not daring to retort. After all, the other guy's fists were bigger.
"Then Zhu Zhuqing is yours."
Oscar tentatively asked, "Xiao Wu and that Tang San seem to be a couple."
"This last Ning Rongrong, you can't possibly try to take her from me, right?"
Dai Mubai waved his hand dismissively. "If you can catch up to her, go for it."
"But she's from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and, as far as I know, Ning Rongrong..."
"Forget it, you won't lose anything by trying."
Oscar chuckled.
Right!
You won't lose anything by trying!
Hehehe——
The commotion in the room lasted for the better part of the night.
It finally stopped.
Zhuge Lan still hadn't moved.
A little while later.
"Creak—"
The wooden door opened.
Zhu Zhuqing was wrapped in a bed sheet, only her pair of purple, peach-blossom eyes visible.
Seeing Zhuge Lan guarding the door, a hint of emotion flickered in her cold gaze.
Her tone was no longer icy, and she spoke with a touch of gentleness.
"Thank you."
"I feel like I've indeed become much stronger."
"Are there any other steps?"
"If not, I need to go back and tidy up."
She was a girl, after all.
It was uncomfortable to have dirt on her.
Zhuge Lan stood up and moved aside.
"Go ahead, get some rest."
"It's not good to be late for school tomorrow."
Zhu Zhuqing "hmmed" in agreement and quickly left.
She didn't return to the dormitory but headed towards the bathhouse.
Zhuge Lan stretched, returning to his room.
The window was wide open, airing the room, and the floor was damp, likely just mopped.
Zhu Zhuqing is quite sensible, after all.
Zhuge Lan lay down, preparing to fall asleep.
But his mind was filled with Zhu Zhuqing's alluring, twisting figure.
'System, can I pay to sleep?'
[1 Emotion Point purchased "Deep Sleep", 1 minute equals 1 hour of sleep, wake-up service included!]
'Bought!'
[Consuming 1 Emotion Point, Host is asleep!]
Zhuge Lan's vision went black, and he immediately fell asleep.
He didn't know how long it had been.
He jolted awake, flipping over, and his eyes met Zhu Zhuqing's in a daze.
[Awakening service complete. Wishing the Host further glory today!]
Oh~ So that's what happened.
But Zhu Zhuqing misunderstood.
Having been hunted before, she understood that this kind of vigilance, even in sleep, required blood and flesh to cultivate.
Zhuge Lan felt a bit more sympathetic towards Dai Mubai now.
"It's time for breakfast," Zhu Zhuqing said, her voice a bit softer. "School starts in an hour."
Zhuge Lan nodded.
Because the system's Deep Sleep was so effective, he had slept in his clothes last night.
He could just get out of bed and wash up quickly before heading out.
But in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes, Zhuge Lan had been too tired from protecting her last night.
So he slept in his clothes.
And all he had given was a verbal promise. He couldn't help but feel guilty.
Rarely initiating a topic, he said, "I feel like my body has gotten much stronger, but I don't know how much my Soul Ring Age has increased. Do you know the approximate range?"
Zhuge Lan didn't answer immediately.
'System, can you measure a person's Soul Ring Age?'
[1 Emotion Point to purchase "Physique Scan" to obtain detailed data on the target!]
'Buy it!'
[Consuming 1 Emotion Point, Physique Scan complete!]
Zhu Zhuqing, 11 years, 8 months, and 4 days old, height 163cm, measurements 89D, 63, 86, physical Soul Ring limit 8360 years.
Wow!
That Soul Ring Age is huge!
How should he tell Zhu Zhuqing? Got it!
He pretended to be troubled and probed, saying—
"I do have a technique that can determine Soul Ring limits, but..."
He didn't continue, shrugging his shoulders at Zhu Zhuqing.
Give her the decision.
[Emotion Points +666]
It wasn't that he wanted to touch her hand and take advantage.
It was that physical contact would stimulate the body to secrete hormones, triggering the release of adrenaline and dopamine.
Making people feel happy and relaxed.
If a girl feels happy when interacting with you, wouldn't she fall for you eventually?
This is called – scientific flirting! With yesterday's composure.
Zhu Zhuqing didn't hesitate too much and reached out her hand in front of Zhuge Lan.
[Emotion Points +699]
"Can I hold your hand?"
Look!
Yesterday's efforts and restraint finally paid off, didn't they?
"That's enough."
Zhuge Lan took Zhu Zhuqing's hand. It was cool but soft and delicate, the skin incredibly smooth to the touch.
It was hard to imagine this was the hand that wielded a knife.
Right.
Zhu Zhuqing usually used her Martial Soul, the cat claws, and soul masters rarely carried their own weapons.
Naturally, there wouldn't be any calluses or anything like that.
[Emotion Points +999]
[Emotion Points +999]
[Emotion Points +999]
When Zhu Zhuqing's Emotion Points began to decrease.
Zhuge Lan didn't linger, releasing the soft, delicate hand.
He nodded in approval.
"Your current physical Soul Ring limit is below 8360 years."
"Subtract the limit of the third Soul Ring: 1700 years."
"Your limit for Soul Ring age has increased by 6660 years this time. Not bad."
[Emotion Points +3999]
"Really?" Zhu Zhuqing asked in surprise, "The third Soul Ring, can it be 8360 years?"
Zhuge Lan just shrugged, not repeating himself.
"It's not that I don't believe you."
Zhu Zhuqing quickly explained—
"It's just…"
"This is incredible!"
"I originally thought that being able to increase it by 1,000 years would already be incredibly powerful!"
"I didn't expect it to be 8,360 years."
"Doesn't that mean my fourth Soul Ring could reach ten thousand years?"
"This..."
"I..."
The surprise came too suddenly!
It left Zhu Zhuqing momentarily speechless.
Only...
[Emotion Points +2999]
[Emotion Points +2777]
[Emotion Points +3199]
A few seconds.
That was all it took to contribute several thousand emotion points.
Zhuge Lan was delighted.
Such a "sensitive physique," truly a treasure!
"Whoosh—"
Zhu Zhuqing charged forward, tackling Zhuge Lan.
Zhuge Lan felt his chest tighten!
A soft, large object, after being squeezed, would increase its contact area, suppressing his breathing.
Zhu Zhuqing immediately retracted her touch. She flashed several meters away.
Her cold expression was tinged with panic.
"I didn't mean anything by it, don't misunderstand."
Zhu Zhuqing explained.
"I was just too emotional and couldn't control myself for a moment."
"The condition I agreed to is still valid, you can come to me to claim it anytime!"
Zhuge Lan sniffed the air, savoring the delicate fragrance, and smacked his lips.
Before he could say anything, Zhu Zhuqing urged, "The cafeteria has set opening hours. If we're late, it'll close."
Zhuge Lan nodded in agreement.
"I don't know where the cafeteria is. Can you lead the way?"
"Okay!"
Zhu Zhuqing sped off like she had activated a Swift Steps skill.
But Zhuge Lan's physical attributes were enhanced by two million-year Soul Rings and Soul Bones.
Easily kept up.
Halfway there.
Suddenly, a furious roar came from not far away.
"Break up?"
"Fine!"
"If you do that to me again, I'll break up with you!"
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