Ning Rongrong clung to Ye Qiu's arm, a hint of shyness on her fair face, nestled quietly in his embrace.
Ye Qiu's gaze had already turned to the Soul Arena.
"What a big change!"
On the stage, two tall girls moved about, one pure and innocent, the other fiery.
Compared to when Ye Qiu last saw them, both girls had grown to varying degrees.
In their Martial Soul Possession state,
Xiao Wu's pink rabbit ears stood up high. Her small face was fair with a rosy glow, and her cherry-like mouth, though slightly cleft, only made her appear more delicate and beautiful.
Wearing a pink dress, her figure was already taking shape.
Her slender waist was incredibly supple, her long, shapely legs were perfectly proportioned, and a fluffy white tuft of fur adorned her lower back.
Using her charm soul skill, she appeared very playful and adorable.
Zhu Zhuqing, guarding her side, had a cold and calm expression.
The cat ears on her head looked very soft.
Her exquisite face and heterochromatic eyes, even without a smile, couldn't conceal her stunning beauty.
Her voluptuous figure, so large you couldn't see her toes, paired with a black leather outfit, made her resemble a queenly, mature woman.
As she ran at breakneck speed, her long, slender legs moved like harp strings, captivating the viewer's attention.
Her long black hair flowed behind her, carrying a fragrant breeze, and the sharp claws on her hands concealed a murderous intent!
"Second Soul Skill, Charm!"
Xiao Wu's crimson eyes glowed pink, instantly bewitching her opponent with a blink.
"Third Soul Skill, Netherworld Slash!"
Zhu Zhuqing seized the opportunity.
Her third soul ring suddenly lit up, and a crescent-shaped purple blade flew straight towards her opponent.
"Third Soul Skill, Black Spotted Annihilation!"
Their opponents were known as the Snake-Rat Duo.
Duolaimi, with the Beast Soul of the Golden-haired Rat, was a level 34 agility-type battle soul master.
Li Mang, with the Beast Soul Black Spotted Serpent, was a level 33 Power Attack-type Battle Soul Master.
Just as Zhu Zhuqing's Soul Skill was about to hit Duolaimi
, Li Mang's hoarse voice rang out, and the yellow Soul Ring beneath his feet rose into the air.
Suddenly, it transformed into a large snake with its head and tail connected, its body entirely black and white.
It quickly spread its body, rushed in front of Duolaimi, and completely enveloped him, protecting its teammate.
Their battle was nearing its end.
With Li Mang's third Soul Skill, which wasn't primarily defensive and was granted by his yellow Soul Ring, trying to withstand Zhu Zhuqing's third Soul Skill was simply a pipe dream.
Bang! Sure enough,
the black and white snake was directly cut into several pieces by Zhu Zhuqing's attack!
"Third Soul Skill, Teleport!"
At the same time that the Netherworld Slash hit Duolaimi, Xiao Wu also used Teleport to appear above Li Mang's head.
As he looked up, Xiao Wu suddenly reappeared on the ground, her body pressing down, her long and powerful legs already kicking him in the chin.
She was launched high into the air.
Xiao Wu also pushed off the ground
, leaping up to give chase.
"Second Soul Skill, Sharp Hair Rain!"
Not far away, Duolaimi, having regained his senses, ignored the Netherworld Slash still hurtling towards him.
The white fur on his body stood on end in an instant, shooting towards Xiao Wu.
"Pfft!" The Netherworld Slash struck, and Duolaimi immediately spat out a mouthful of blood, losing his fighting ability.
Countless fine rat hairs, like silver needles, continued to attack Xiao Wu, who had just left the ground.
"Zhu Qing! It's up to you!" Xiao
Wu's third soul ring lit up, and her body, still in mid-air, suddenly vanished without a trace. When she reappeared, she was already standing on the soul master named Duolaimi.
"Second Soul Skill, Shadow Hundred Kills!"
Zhu Zhu Qing's attack was the best response to Xiao Wu.
The sharp claws in her hands flashed with a ghostly light.
Her legs bent slightly.
When they straightened again, she was already attacking Li Mang in the air.
A dense barrage of attacks wove a black curtain above the arena.
Li Mang, at the eye of the storm
, was suspended in mid-air, with nowhere to dodge.
Unable to see Zhu Zhuqing's attacks clearly, he could only defend.
"First and third soul skills, Mottled Armor, Black-Spotted Serpent Strangulation!"
His body suddenly covered in fine scales, white with black spots.
His third soul ring transformed into a giant serpent, enveloping him.
*Bang!*
Under Zhu Zhuqing's dense, rapid, continuous attacks,
the serpent vanished into starlight.
Li Mang's fine scales shattered inch by inch.
Zhu Zhuqing's relentless attacks even created a hovering effect.
Only after her attacks ended
did the unconscious, blood-soaked Li Mang collapse to the ground.
"Phew!"
Upon landing, Zhu Zhuqing breathed a sigh of relief. She
dispelled her martial soul possession.
She had been very careful with her soul skills,
afraid of killing him.
"Great! Zhu Qing, we won!"
Xiao Wu quickly ran to Zhu Zhu Qing's side and gave her a big hug,
savoring her bouncy texture .
"That was amazing! Congratulations to the Cat and Rabbit duo for winning their first victory in the Soto Grand Arena!"
As the host announced the end of the arena battle,
a deafening roar of cheers erupted from the surrounding stands.
Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhu Qing smiled at each other and held hands as they prepared to leave the arena.
Her crimson eyes looked down from the stands,
meeting a pair of bright blue eyes filled with excitement.
Xiao Wu's eyes held a hint of confusion.
"Rong Rong...?"
"Hmm? What's wrong, Xiao Wu?"
Noticing Xiao Wu had stopped,
Zhu Zhuqing looked at her curiously.
Following her gaze, her pupils dilated.
In her memory, the unruly young lady Ning Rongrong
was now quietly leaning against a blue-haired boy.
After the initial surprise, Zhu Zhuqing frowned again.
Shouldn't Ning Rongrong like Ye Qiu?
Who was that guy?
Why did she feel a little familiar with him?
"Xiao Wu, let's go down first!"
"Okay!"
The sudden appearance of the boy overshadowed the joy of winning the battle.
Xiao Wu nodded somewhat absentmindedly, letting Zhu Zhuqing pull her away.
Her heart fluttered.
The boy's features were so similar to the one she remembered!
That look in his eyes was so familiar.
Pity mixed with doting, a smile intertwined with love.
Thinking of a certain possibility, her eyes began to glisten with tears, and her heart began to beat erratically.
...
Ye Qiu watched them leave the Soul Arena, his eyes then darting back in the direction they would return from.
"Ye Qiu, why is your heart beating so fast?"
"Phew, I'm a little nervous."
Ning Rongrong tilted her head, looking at the somewhat reserved Ye Qiu, and rolled her eyes at him.
"Hmph! I'll be merciful and let Xiao Wu have you for a while!"
Ning Rongrong wrinkled her small nose, reluctantly leaving Ye Qiu's embrace and releasing his arm.
She knew they hadn't seen each other for a very long time.
"Thank you! Rongrong."
Ye Qiu's heart was indeed beating fast, and his back was slightly damp.
"Let's make it clear first, you...you have to compensate me, otherwise...otherwise I won't forgive you!"
Ning Rongrong muttered, raising her delicate fist and lightly tapping Ye Qiu's face twice.
"Hmm! I'll definitely make you satisfied then!"
Ye Qiu grasped her small fist, chuckling sheepishly.
He had already obtained the *Hidden Spirit Secret Technique*.
He would find a time to give it to Ning Rongrong, and once she had mastered it, Ye Qiu could give her the immortal herb to consume!
I'm afraid she won't be able to handle the surprise!
Hearing the approaching footsteps, Ye Qiu pulled himself out of his thoughts.
He couldn't help but stand up, his eyes fixed on the place where Xiao Wu and the other girl were about to appear.
Tap, tap tap!
Each step seemed to tread on Ye Qiu's heartstrings.
The accumulated longing surged from his heart.
He lifted his foot lightly, about to slowly walk forward.
Finally, the figure Ye Qiu had been longing for appeared before him again.
But Ye Qiu stopped, his brows furrowing.
Because, beside Xiao Wu and the other girl, there was a black-haired boy in light blue clothes.
Tang San's one-on-one soul battle had just ended.
On his way back, he happened to encounter Xiao Wu and immediately clung to her.
Ning Rongrong followed behind Ye Qiu, still somewhat unwilling, tugging at his sleeve as he walked towards Xiao Wu and the other girl.
Oscar's peach blossom eyes gradually lit up.
His gossip-loving heart was bursting.
Full of anticipation, Xiao Wu watched the two groups of figures converge.
The closer she got, the more hesitant her steps became.
The closer she got, the stronger the sense of familiarity she felt with the blue-haired boy opposite her.
For some reason, tears involuntarily streamed down her face.
Her small mouth parted slightly, her lips trembling.
She seemed to want to say something, but no sound came out.
Zhu Zhuqing also stared intently at Ye Qiu.
This face always seemed so familiar.
Moreover, Xiao Wu's state behind her, and Ning Rongrong nestled against the boy like a little bird, made her heart pound.
What did this mean?!
Her grip on Xiao Wu's hand tightened involuntarily.
Her pale purple eyes reflected only one color.
It was that refreshing blue!
"Who are you?!"
Tang San, walking beside Xiao Wu,
looked at the boy blocking their way and couldn't help but feel puzzled.
He quickly stepped forward,
standing directly in front of Ye Qiu, and questioned him.
Seeing Tang San's appearance ,
Ye Qiu's troubled mind gradually calmed down, a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a feeling of mixed emotions, including nostalgia and reflection).
He chose to ignore the boy before him.
His gaze swept over everyone else, a smile of joy at a long-awaited reunion spreading across his face.
His gaze was leisurely.
He looked at Xiao Wu, then at Zhu Zhuqing.
"Oscar, Ning Rongrong, who exactly is this guy?!"
Tang San, seeing that the other dared to ignore him, darkened his already not-so-fair face even further.
His tone was somewhat unfriendly as he questioned Ning Rongrong and Oscar.
Before Tang San could get their answers,
Ye Qiu had already slowly spoken.
"Xiao Wu, Zhuqing, long time no see!" Xiao Wu looked at the figure before her in disbelief
. Tears welled in his eyes and dripped to the ground like broken pearls. "What the hell... Xiao Wu?" Thump! Before Tang San could finish speaking, a force pushed him aside. Out of the corner of his eye, Tang San saw a pink figure, her face streaked with tears. She quickly threw herself into the arms of the blue-haired boy. The sound of Xiao Wu's voice made his eyes widen in shock. His heart skipped a beat! This person... this person... could it be the same person who came to Notting Academy with Xiao Wu years ago, and then left without a trace? That unremarkable, level-one innate soul power trash—Ye Qiu! Shocked, Tang San collapsed to the ground. "X-Xiao Qiu! Awoo!" Seeing Xiao Wu rush towards him, Ye Qiu immediately opened his arms. The powerful impact made Ye Qiu stagger. The delicate body in his arms was still as soft and warm as ever. Holding her, Ye Qiu could clearly feel time passing. She had indeed grown up! Little Wu in his arms let out a loud cry. Her two little hands gripped Ye Qiu's clothes and flesh tightly behind him. Although he didn't know why, his Little Qiu's appearance had changed so much. But he couldn't be wrong, his feeling couldn't be wrong! This was his Little Qiu, everything was the same as before, the warmth of her body, and a new, sweet fragrance. He felt the delicate scent lingering around his nose. Even though her grip hurt, Ye Qiu still smiled. He hugged her tightly, as if trying to meld her into his own body. "Little...Little Qiu! You've finally come to find me! I was so scared, so scared you wouldn't be able to find me! Waaah!" Little Wu's voice choked with sobs. Her forehead rested on Ye Qiu's shoulder, as if releasing all the tears she had shed over the years. In no time, the fabric on Ye Qiu's shoulder was soaked. She had always believed in Ye Qiu, believed he would come to find her. "How could that be? No matter where you are, I'll find you!" Ye Qiu held her tightly, his chin resting on her forehead, responding softly. He tightened his grip around her waist, drawing her closer. "Ye... Ye Qiu." Zhu Zhuqing walked slowly to Ye Qiu, her eyes filled with joy and anticipation, yet also a little lost. She was certain that the boy before her was Ye Qiu. But... she didn't know how to interact with him. He hadn't even accepted her confession yet, and she had already assumed the identity of his woman. Thinking of this, her face flushed. The anger and resentment from not receiving the letter earlier had long been forgotten. Ye Qiu noticed her too. He smiled bitterly to himself. Was this the trouble of being a scumbag? He simply couldn't get away! He could only give her an apologetic look. Zhu Zhuqing understood that they had been separated for a long time and nodded understandingly. But she hadn't seen him in ages. Her brows were lowered, her eyes downcast. A pang of disappointment lingered in her heart. Her delicate fists clenched slowly as she secretly made a resolution. Next time, she would make this bastard give her a proper status! Then she could hug and kiss him legitimately! "Hmph!" Ning Rongrong snorted, tossing away Ye Qiu's clothes. Her blue eyes were filled with bitterness, yet she felt helpless. She longed to lean against Ye Qiu too! Oscar stared in shock at the scene, his eyes wide open, like GGbond. His mouth gaped open, his jaw almost dropping. This was simply too insane! Putting aside his status as the young lady of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School , these three girls were all stunning beauties. Different personalities, different styles, and different figures. Their martial spirits were also unique. At this moment, Oscar's gaze towards Ye Qiu held no jealousy, only admiration and amazement! Coach! Teach me!! "You bastard! You piece of trash, let go of Xiaowu right now!"
Tang San, stunned for a moment, finally came to his senses.
The sudden scene before him ignited a burning jealousy within him. He
couldn't help but roar!
Seeing the girl he had so desperately desired
, being held so intimately in someone's arms, filled him with unbearable rage! He couldn't understand why Xiao Wu was so fixated on this guy. He was clearly far superior to him! He was the one who had been with her the longest! "I'll say it again, let go of Xiao Wu!" Tang San slowly stood up, his voice icy cold. His eyes were filled with murderous intent. The killing intent that had accumulated since his past life erupted forth. Even Oscar, watching the spectacle from a distance, felt a chill. His sinister gaze was like that of a venomous snake ready to devour its prey. His two hands, as smooth as jade, were already pressed against the Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moon, ready to strike at any moment. Ye Qiu and Xiao Wu remained entwined, completely ignoring him. They'd been held back by Tang San for far too long. Xiao Wu didn't want to let go for another second! "Tang San! What do you want to do?!" Zhu Zhuqing sensed the killing intent emanating from him, and her sharp claws immediately shot out. Ning Rongrong also reached out, the seven-layered, seven-colored pagoda spinning in her palm. "Xiao Wu, do you still have any illusions about him? He clearly abandoned you back then!" Tang San's voice was somewhat hysterical. He was completely unfazed by the joint warning from Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong. His eyes were filled with boundless hatred. It was all this good-for-nothing's fault! Why, after he had been with Xiao Wu for so long! Why did he have to show up again?! He had a path to heaven but chose the gate to hell! He was practically courting death! His spirit rings slowly rose beneath his feet, and Blue Silver Grass floated around him, baring its fangs at Ye Qiu! "So noisy!" Ye Qiu frowned and looked in Tang San's direction. "Mmm!" Xiao Wu in his arms nodded gently in response. "Then I'll calm him down!" Ye Qiu smiled, gently patting the still sobbing girl in his arms. "Useless! You're courting death!" Tang San's black pupils could no longer tolerate this blinding reunion! Bloodshot veins appeared in the whites of his eyes. Then, purple energy began to surge from his eyes. He had to be extremely careful to avoid hurting Xiao Wu. Just as Tang San was about to act, Ye Qiu glanced at him. "First Soul Skill, Entanglement! How is this possible!?" "Meow!" A cat's meow rang out, and Zhu Zhuqing had fully entered Martial Soul Possession, three soul rings—yellow, purple, and black—pulling beneath her feet. She looked strangely at Tang San, whose face was filled with shock and disbelief. "What on earth is going on!?" Tang San discovered that his Blue Silver Grass seemed to have suddenly withered. It drooped limply to the ground, completely unresponsive. "Useless! Did you do something to it?" Tang San immediately realized what was happening, looking at Ye Qiu, only to see a sea of blood. (