Zhu Zhuqing saw Jiang Yunzhou suddenly lost in thought and called out 'Teacher' several times, but he didn't respond.
She was puzzled: Could it be... that he died of happiness? She cautiously reached out and waved her hand in front of him.
Just as she leaned in, wanting to observe more closely, Jiang Yunzhou suddenly snapped back to reality!
As soon as he opened his eyes, he saw Zhu Zhuqing's cold and stunning face incredibly close, barely a fist's distance away!
"What are you doing?" he asked instinctively, a little bewildered.
Zhu Zhuqing was startled, recoiling her hand like a frightened kitten.
Her face also flushed slightly: "N-nothing! You were just staring blankly, and you didn't answer when I called, so I was checking if you had suddenly died."
Jiang Yunzhou raised an eyebrow, a flicker of surprise in his eyes.
Hmm? This iceberg seems to be starting to melt?
Such a slightly prickly sarcastic remark actually came from her mouth?
"Alright, don't talk..."
Jiang Yunzhou immediately adopted the demeanor of a teacher, pointing to the floor: "You, sit cross-legged."
He cleared his throat, his tone arrogant: "As your teacher said, many people beg to join my sect, but I'm too lazy to take them in. I wasn't lying to you."
Watching Zhu Zhuqing sit down as instructed, her eyes sparkled with excitement.
He was already anticipating what kind of expression she would have shortly.
"Now, hold your breath and focus, prepare to receive the good fortune your teacher bestows upon you!"
Jiang Yunzhou's expression was serious, and Zhu Zhuqing inexplicably trusted him.
She cooperated with Jiang Yunzhou, sitting upright, with a hint of anticipation.
Good fortune? What kind of good fortune requires such seriousness?
Jiang Yunzhou stood with his hands behind his back, his brows furrowed with a profound air, which, combined with his handsome looks, was quite eye-catching.
With a flick of his hand, a pill glowing with a faint light and emanating spirit power fluctuations appeared in his palm.
It was precisely the martial soul advancement pill.
"Don't ask too many questions, just do as I say."
"This pill can activate the fundamental power of your Spirit, helping it complete a Spirit advancement. Take it."
Zhu Zhuqing looked at the pill, which was the size of a ping-pong ball. Not to mention whether she could swallow it in one go.
Just the idea of advancing one's Spirit, was it really possible?
However, seeing his expression, it didn't seem fake, and a storm of disbelief unconsciously surged in her heart!
This was unheard of; was there such a divine item in this World?
She even began to suspect if she had encountered a scammer!
However, at this moment, her Spirit Cat Spirit within her body began to stir uncontrollably.
A surge of craving from deep within her bloodline rushed forth, frantically urging her to take this pill.
She wanted to ask something.
But Jiang Yunzhou merely gestured with his eyes for her to take it.
The craving from her Spirit grew stronger and stronger.
Zhu Zhuqing no longer hesitated, took the pill, and swallowed it with her head tilted back. Just as she was about to chew it a couple of times to make it easier to swallow, the pill automatically dissolved upon entering her mouth, transforming into a pure torrent of energy that surged precisely into her Spirit's origin!
"Ugh!"
Zhu Zhuqing grunted, feeling a power of transformation erupt within her body!
She quickly composed herself, not daring to make the slightest rash move, and fully cooperated in guiding this miraculous power.
She could clearly feel that her originally elegant and sharp Spirit Cat was now bathed in a dark and profound glow!
Its form was undergoing a drastic change.
Its body became more slender and agile, its lines full of explosive power, and ancient and mysterious dark gold patterns appeared on its fur.
Her Spirit had advanced to become: the Nine Nether Spirit Cat!
After successfully advancing her Spirit, the remaining energy from the pill directly boosted her cultivation, increasing her level by two.
Now, Zhu Zhuqing's level had directly reached 28.
An overwhelming shock engulfed Zhu Zhuqing; she had never felt so good in her entire life.
This wasn't a dream, yet everything felt like a dream; it was simply too unbelievable.
All her previous doubts and suspicions about Jiang Yunzhou now seemed utterly ridiculous!
She even felt a little guilty, not daring to look Jiang Yunzhou directly in the eye.
She was so close, just that little bit, to personally pushing away this heaven-defying opportunity!
The system's products were still very reliable; the Spirit advancement process had no other unexpected complications.
When Zhu Zhuqing opened her eyes again, her originally cold cat-like pupils, besides shock, were also filled with gratitude and excitement.
She looked at Jiang Yunzhou, who was watching her with a smile, and tears unconsciously welled up in her eyes.
Suddenly, an impulse to rush over and tightly hug him rose from the bottom of her heart!
Although what this man said was often flippant, it was all true.
"Teacher! You, you really, I'm crying to death."
"I, my Spirit has evolved into the Nine Nether Spirit Cat, its grade has improved. Master, your great kindness, I have no way to repay it, except to..."
Jiang Yunzhou quickly raised his hand to stop her obvious emotional and thoughtless outburst.
"Since you've joined my sect, we are family. Family doesn't speak in two voices, understand?"
"But disciple, you're happy too soon. The good fortune your teacher wishes to bestow upon you is far more than this!"
Zhu Zhuqing's cherry lips parted slightly, speechless once more.
Spirit advancement had already made her feel incredibly unbelievable. What? Was there something even more astonishing than this?
Jiang Yunzhou had just consulted the system on how to impart cultivation techniques to his disciple.
Heh, it was actually quite simple!
He only needed to strike a handsome pose, and the rest would be handled by the system.
"Don't get too excited yet, calm yourself down."
Then Jiang Yunzhou showed off again.
He pointed two fingers like a sword, a faint, almost imperceptible starlight condensing at his fingertip, and gently tapped Zhu Zhuqing's smooth glabella!
A torrent of information surged into Zhu Zhuqing's spiritual platform and Sea of Consciousness!
The profound mysteries of the Abyssal Shadow Profound Art, the true martial insights of the Nine Yin Manual, the ultimate killing intent of Instant Hell Kill... all the essential principles, insights, and operational routes of these three supreme cultivation techniques were deeply imprinted in her soul!
This method of empowerment, like pouring enlightenment, astonished Zhu Zhuqing.
It turned out there were still many things in this World she had never encountered.
At this moment, a strong desire to explore Jiang Yunzhou's mystery arose within her.
The transmission of power was very quick, completed in an instant.
When Jiang Yunzhou withdrew his finger, Zhu Zhuqing slowly opened her eyes.
Unbeknownst to her, crystal tears were now silently streaming down her fair cheeks.
"What's wrong?" Jiang Yunzhou, seeing this, raised his hand to wipe away the tears from her face.
She was inherently cold and rarely shed tears.
But all that had happened today made her unable to suppress the surging emotions within her.
"I'm fine, Teacher, I just can't control it. Your kindness in recreating me, I will never forget it!"
She looked up, her tears still wet, but her eyes had become incredibly firm.
"This disciple will certainly not fail to live up to Teacher's high expectations!"
Jiang Yunzhou looked at the sensible and obedient girl before him, feeling quite gratified.
However, he could also understand that if someone had treated him this way during his lowest point, he would probably be moved to tears as well.
Indeed! Striking while the iron is hot yields twice the result with half the effort.