Dong Qianqiu, upon hearing Yuanen Huihui inquire about the fish, immediately began boasting with unbridled pride.
Di Qiu'er couldn't help but chuckle at the sight. This was her master—she mustn't laugh, mustn't laugh. Finally, trembling with suppressed amusement, she dashed into the room to giggle uncontrollably.
Gu Xun's face darkened. This guy! Seeing Gu Xun on the verge of losing his temper, Yuanen Huihui patted his shoulder soothingly.
"Lord Brother, it's fine. Lord Brother is already amazing. Look at the bright side—if we ever run out of shoes, we can just send Lord Brother fishing for them!"
"Plus, if we ever run out of money, we can rely on Lord Brother to fish and sell the catch for books!"
"And finally, Lord Brother has the legendary feat of fishing a fishing rod with a fishing rod! We'll never have to worry about rods breaking or running out again!"
Yuanen Huihui's words cut like a blade, stabbing Gu Xun's heart until it felt like a hedgehog.
Dong Qianqiu couldn't hold back any longer. She covered her mouth and giggled, her delicate body shaking with laughter until tears streamed down her cheeks.
Without hesitation, Gu Xun gave Yuanen Huihui a sharp smack on the head. Was this any way to comfort someone?
"Dammit, is that how you comfort someone?"
Yuanen Huihui yelped in pain, clutching his head with a look of utter bewilderment. He couldn't understand why Gu Xun would hit him when he was clearly trying to console him.
Dong Qianqiu watched, laughing so hard her stomach ached. It was truly hilarious, yet she also felt immense admiration.
If there were a fishing contest where the one catching the fewest fish in an hour won, Gu Xun would be guaranteed victory.
Later, the four sat around the table eating their meal. Meanwhile, on the other side...
"Bi Ji, just help me out, okay? I want to eat too."
Zi Ji held several grass carp flailing wildly in the air, then pouted at Bi Ji.
"No way. These are the Lord's fish. We can't handle them without his permission."
"Oh, come on! The Lord wouldn't mind. Don't you want to taste what these are like?"
Zi Ji kept trying to persuade Bi Ji, who remained firm in her refusal. Meanwhile, Di Tian leaned back against a large tree, savoring the rare quiet.
Ever since Gu Xun arrived, Di Tian felt a sense of security, as if Gu Xun could accomplish anything. He trusted him blindly.
Now, Di Tian was waiting for Gu Xun to recover his cultivation and revive the Spirit Beast clan.
[Evening]
Gu Xun fell fast asleep, while Yuanen Huihui and Di Qiu'er practiced diligently.
Dong Qianqiu sat by the bed, her cheeks flushed. She touched her own red lips, as if savoring a memory.
"What am I doing? How could I keep thinking about that guy who stole my first kiss! I should cultivate first—reach Level 20."
Snapping back to reality, Dong Qianqiu shook her head vigorously, her cheeks burning bright red. She then began her cultivation.
Two uneventful days passed for Gu Xun and the others. They spent their time exploring and enjoying themselves, filling their days with activities.
Today, Dong Qianqiu's soul power broke through to Level 20. Immediately after her breakthrough, she came to show off.
"Gu Xun, I'm Level 20 now!"
"Hm? Congratulations. Would you like a gift from me?"
Gu Xun asked Dong Qianqiu, who grew curious about what present he might offer.
"What kind of gift are you giving me?"
"Come over and you'll see. I guarantee you'll need it."
Gu Xun motioned for Dong Qianqiu to approach, and she obediently moved closer.
Dong Qianqiu sat beside Gu Xun, her eyes brimming with curiosity. Gu Xun reached out and gently took her soft, delicate hand.
Dong Qianqiu's cheeks instantly flushed crimson. Wait... you're giving me a gift, but why are you holding my hand?
Do you have to hold hands to give a gift? What could be so special? Her heartbeat quickened. Gu Xun opened Dong Qianqiu's character panel.
Gu Xun casually scanned it, then located Dong Qianqiu's soul ring interface. He placed a self-growing spirit ring onto it.
The next moment, Dong Qianqiu felt an immense surge of power wash over her. The Demon Spirit Great White Shark martial spirit involuntarily possessed her body.
Two soul rings—one yellow, one purple—appeared. Dong Qianqiu's spirit power level reached level 22.
Dong Qianqiu froze for a second, then stared at his level 22 spirit power and the pale purple spirit ring, her expression one of utter disbelief.
"A spirit ring? How did you do that? Isn't going to the Spirit Pagoda the only way to obtain an artificial spirit ring?"
Dong Qianqiu looked at Gu Xun with curiosity. She was a frequent visitor to Elf Planet.
Being in a place rich with life energy naturally allowed for continuous enhancement. Dong Qianqiu's physical body was now capable of bearing a thousand-year soul ring.
This was the benefit of staying in an area abundant with life energy—it constantly nourished everyone's bodies.
"This is a specialty of Elf Planet—spirit rings that grow autonomously. Once you can bear a ten-thousand-year spirit ring, it will naturally transform into one."
"That powerful!?"
Dong Qianqiu's eyes widened instantly at the words, staring at Gu Xun in astonishment. Gu Xun nodded.
"Well? Do you like the gift I gave you?"