"Why?"
Ning Rongrong was puzzled by Ye Qiu's instructions.
Although she had spent some time being affectionate with Ye Qiu, she had also diligently studied these things.
Aside from the Xuan Tian Gong, which could accelerate cultivation, the Ghost Shadow Perplexing Technique was also quite exquisite.
Later, she could use it in conjunction with the Spiral Strike Ye Qiu taught her, as well as some mechanical hidden weapons, to deal with ordinary Soul Masters without much problem.
"Didn't you guys notice that this Ghost Shadow Perplexing Technique looks a bit familiar?" Ye Qiu released Zhu Zhuqing and shrugged.
Then, he directly used the Ghost Shadow Perplexing Technique to appear behind Ning Rongrong and hug her.
Watching Ye Qiu disappear in a blur, Zhu Zhuqing nodded slightly: "It does look somewhat familiar."
Connecting this to what Ye Qiu said, Zhu Zhuqing looked at him strangely.
"Tang San seems to know this too?"
"No, it's his!" Xiao Wu chuckled, hugging Ye Qiu's arm with a hint of pride. "This was copied by Xiao Qiu using his martial soul."
Back in Notting Academy, she often used sparring as an excuse to thoroughly punish Tang San.
Tang San wouldn't go all out, but he would occasionally use Ghost Shadow Perplexing Steps to dodge attacks that were about to land on his back.
Therefore, she easily recognized that this was originally Tang San's Ghost Shadow Perplexing Steps.
"Yes, I copied all of these," Ye Qiu nodded decisively. "This is Tang San's closely guarded secret. If he sees you using Ghost Shadow Perplexing Steps, given his petty nature, he might secretly try to kill you!"
"Okay! I understand." Zhu Zhuqing nodded in agreement.
Even if she couldn't fully utilize it, some of the techniques would be enough to improve her strength.
"Hmph! He's just a trashy Soul Master with a white third ring. Ye Qiu, why don't you just kill him directly? It'll save him from constantly causing you trouble." Ning Rongrong snorted coldly and raised her hand in a gesture of respect.
"Uh~" Ye Qiu paused, looking at the murderous Ning Rongrong, and then looked at Xiao Wu with a puzzled expression.
"Xiao Wu, didn't I tell Rongrong and the others that Tang San not only has twin martial souls, but is also Tang Hao's son?"
"Ah!?"
Ning Rongrong exclaimed in surprise upon hearing Ye Qiu's words.
Zhu Zhuqing also looked at Ye Qiu in shock.
"Tang San has twin martial souls? Then his second martial soul must be the Clear Sky Hammer?"
"Xiao Qiu~ you really didn't tell Zhuqing and the others!" Xiao Wu covered her mouth and chuckled.
"Okay, my bad!" Ye Qiu sighed, "He not only possesses the Clear Sky Hammer, the strongest weapon martial soul in the entire continent, but he also has many more powerful hidden weapons that he hasn't used or hasn't even made yet!"
"It's not too late to know now, just don't underestimate him!"
Ye Qiu pinched Ning Rongrong's tender face hard.
"I know!" Zhu Zhuqing nodded again.
"I really don't know where he got all those things from!?" Xiao Wu looked at the sleeve dart that Ye Qiu had made on her wrist, somewhat puzzled.
She and Ye Qiu both met Tang San when they were six years old. Even then, he already possessed all sorts of strange and wonderful knowledge.
Hidden weapons, cultivation techniques, poisons, immortal herbs…
he was practically like an old monster!
Ye Qiu smiled mysteriously, offering no further explanation.
"Alright, next I will teach you a method for training your eyes: the Purple Demon Eye!"
…
In the following days, Ye Qiu didn't return to his room.
Xiao Wu and the other two girls also stayed in their room, or rather, in the Divine Might Space.
Aside from taking them to the mountaintop to cultivate the Purple Demon Eye every morning using Divine Might,
their only outing was to stroll through the food street at mealtimes.
The rest of the day was spent in the Divine Might Space, under Ye Qiu's tutelage.
Every night, Ye Qiu was sandwiched between Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu.
Their bodies were full and supple,
their chests and backs, their arms, each offering its own pleasure.
Having learned his lesson from last time…
Ye Qiu didn't dare to spoil the cat too much, and would occasionally tease the little rabbit, Xiao Wu.
He would also give Ning Rongrong massages occasionally
to help her grow.
These past few days had been quite comfortable and peaceful.
After several days of cultivation, Ye Qiu had broken through to level thirty-five.
The entire Shrek Academy seemed very calm.
Everyone else was preoccupied with their own affairs.
Since returning, Dai Mubai hadn't seen Zhu Zhuqing at the academy.
Feeling depressed, he spent his days with Ma Hongjun in Soto City, venting his energy there.
Yu Xiaogang and his apprentice, however, communicated daily; as the teacher, he would bring Tang San a bowl of chicken soup every day.
Under his personal care, Tang San's health
gradually recovered.
One evening, after dining out,
Ye Qiu was walking along the streets of Soto City with Ning Rongrong and the others, stopping and starting.
Meanwhile, at Shrek Academy,
seeing that Tang San had almost recovered, Oscar finally began to act.
In the dormitory...
Tang San, impeccably dressed, was still sitting cross-legged on the bed cultivating.
Creak!
The door suddenly opened, and Oscar walked in carrying dinner.
"Little San, it's time to eat!" Oscar placed the food box beside Tang San's bed, laying out the dishes one by one.
These delicious foods were all obtained with the mission funds Ning Rongrong had given him.
He traded them with the villagers—chicken, duck, fish, and meat, a different kind every day.
Hearing Oscar's voice, Tang San ended his cultivation, opened his eyes, and a hint of helplessness appeared on his face.
"Little Oscar, didn't I tell you?"
"I'm almost recovered, so you don't need to bring me food anymore. Thank you for your hard work these past few days!"
"Hehe. It's alright, we're in the same dorm anyway, it's on my way!" Oscar chuckled, suddenly summoning his martial soul.
He chanted the soul incantation,
"I have a giant sausage!"
Oscar's spirit rings flashed, and a sausage several times thicker than his usual sausages appeared in his hand.
He reached out and handed the gigantic sausage to Tang San,
saying with a smile, "We're not only classmates, but also roommates. This is nothing."
"Here! This is a special edition giant sausage I prepared especially for you! After you finish this giant sausage, you'll definitely be all better!"
Tang San smiled wryly and dodged the giant sausage being offered to him.
But Tang San knew that his body hadn't fully recovered, and Oscar's giant sausage would definitely satisfy his needs.
He didn't intend to refuse.
He just didn't like the feeling of being forced to eat sausages. Zhao
Wuji's rudeness last time had left him with a bad impression.
Besides, this one was so thick and strong .
He reached out and, with a move like "Controlling the Crane and Capturing the Dragon," snatched the giant sausage into his arms.
"Then thank you for your kindness! If you need anything in the future, just ask me for help!"
Tang San placed the giant sausage on the bedside table, then picked up his bowl, ready to start eating.
But then he saw Oscar, his captivating peach blossom eyes narrowed, his hands constantly rubbing together. He
looked rather awkward,
as if he had something difficult to say.
Tang San looked at him strangely and put down what
he was holding. "Little Oscar, what's wrong? Is there something you want to tell me?"
Oscar sat down on the edge of his bed and placed his hand on his shoulder. "Hehe, Little San, actually... I want to do a business deal with you."
"Business?" Tang San looked at him strangely.
Oscar nodded seriously.
"That's right, business!"
"Although I know you might not be short of money, please, you must agree to my request!"
Oscar's sincere expression made Tang San frown. "Little Oscar, just tell me straight, what kind of deal is it?"
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"Ahem!" Oscar cleared his throat.
"Little San, you know, as a food-type Soul Master, my attack power is pitifully weak!"
"Once we encounter an enemy, I'm always their first target. I know your hidden weapons are quite powerful, even capable of making Teacher Zhao, a Soul Saint, suffer."
At this point, Tang San probably already knew what Oscar was talking about—business!
It must be related to his hidden weapons.
Listening to Oscar's voice, Tang San was already calculating the gains and losses
. "I think if I equip myself with those hidden weapons, at least I'll have some self-defense capabilities. So, if possible, I hope you can sell me two sets!"
After saying this, Oscar stared blankly at Tang San.
Seeing that he didn't seem to react, he asked anxiously, "Little San, how about it? Is it feasible?"
Under his somewhat anxious gaze,
Tang San revealed a relaxed smile.
He had clearly thought it through.
Money was a good thing, and he naturally had no reason to refuse.
For him, to completely defeat Ye Qiu, he needed more and stronger hidden weapons, and the production of these hidden weapons required financial support.
However, he still had some doubts.
"Little Oscar, what do you need two sets for?"
Seeing that things were starting to look clear, Oscar immediately followed up.
"Hehe... I'm just worried that if they break or get lost, I can be self-sufficient for a while!" Oscar scratched his head.
"I see!" Tang San nodded; this explanation made sense, as he himself had several hidden weapons.
"Little Oscar, selling them to you is no problem, but the price..."
Tang San opened his mouth, looking at Oscar as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.
Oscar naturally understood Tang San's concerns.
He was just a commoner soul master, relying on subsidies from the Spirit Hall to make ends meet.
However, things were different now.
From now on, he would be someone with connections and a government job!
He patted his wallet arrogantly, conveniently finding an excuse for his source of funds.
"Don't worry, Xiao San! The price is negotiable, I came prepared!"
"These past few days, I've been gambling at the Soto Grand Arena every day to buy your hidden weapons, and now my wealth has doubled!"
Tang San suddenly realized, "No wonder... no wonder you've been disappearing for long stretches of time these past few nights, so you were at the Arena!"
"That's right." Oscar nodded, secretly pleased.
To avoid leaving any loopholes, he had been holed up at the Arena for several nights, and of course, he had placed some bets...
"In that case, shall I just name my price?" Tang San asked tentatively.
"Go ahead! Don't worry too much about us being classmates, even brothers keep clear accounts!"
Oscar looked at Tang San happily, patting him on the shoulder forcefully.
These words were not just polite talk.
Although Miss Ning said she wanted Tang San's hidden weapons for self-defense, he wasn't stupid; this matter was definitely not simple.
He knew he had already started to take sides.
So it was better to be clear about things and reduce his guilt.
Tang San glanced at Oscar's fanny pack, pondered for a moment,
and said, "Little Oscar, how about this? I'll sell you a set for 888 gold soul coins, how about that?"
"Okay! Okay! Deal!"
Oscar's face stiffened almost imperceptibly.
He immediately agreed.
Ning Rongrong had already told him that the cost of these hidden weapons was far less than 500 gold soul coins.
He hadn't expected Tang San to ask for such a high price.
Ning Rongrong had promised to give him the rest of the funds.
He couldn't help but feel a little pained.
Seeing Oscar's delighted expression, Tang San also breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that the price was still within his budget.
Tang San was eager to create even more powerful hidden weapons.
Therefore, he didn't stand on ceremony.
He directly took out two sets of hidden weapons from the Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moonlit Night.
Oscar was also very straightforward; he paid with one hand, and Tang San delivered the goods with the other.
The transaction was completed quickly.
The complete set of hidden weapons included a silent sleeve dart, a stomp crossbow, a boot-mounted flying blade, a Zhuge crossbow, a sand-spraying crossbow, and a tight-backed floral crossbow.
Tang San also gifted Oscar a Flying Claw as a thank you for his care over the past few days.
In front of Tang San, Oscar equipped himself with the set of hidden weapons.
Then he took out a walnut-sized, black, glass-like object.
With a flick of his wrist, another set of hidden weapons was stored inside.
"This is a soul tool!?" Tang San looked at the bead in Oscar's hand in surprise.
"Yes! I found it in Soto City. It only has half a cubic meter of space, but it's enough for me!"
Oscar tossed the glass bead in his hand. This was more than just a soul tool.
It contained his bright future!
He didn't have any grand ambitions; he just wanted to live a happy and comfortable life.
This was a great achievement, enough, according to Ning Rongrong, for him to become a direct disciple. "
I'll marry a descendant of an elder from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School later, preferably a combat-type Soul Master. That would satisfy me!
" "Little Oscar, it seems you've really made thorough preparations! I suddenly regret it a little," Tang San said half-jokingly, looking at him.
He was truly heartbroken, regretting underestimating Oscar's financial strength; he should have asked for more.
"Haha. Then go ahead and regret it! Anyway, the deal is already done!" Oscar patted Tang San's shoulder, somewhat smugly.
"Alright! I won't keep you from your meal any longer. I'm going to find a place to familiarize myself with these things!"
"Okay! Be careful, they're poisoned!" Tang San nodded blankly.
"Okay! Let's go!" Oscar hurriedly walked outside, waving his hand behind him.
He could finally report back to Ning Rongrong!
...
The next morning, a faint purple aura wafted across the sky.
Ye Qiu slowly woke up, nudged by Xiao Wu.
"Xiao Qiu~ Time to get up and wash!" Xiao Wu smiled and poked Ye Qiu's cheek, which bore a lipstick mark.
"Okay, I know." Ye Qiu sat up, took the damp towel Xiao Wu had prepared, and wiped his face to wake himself up.
"Why is Rongrong still cultivating?" Ye Qiu stood up, looking at Ning Rongrong, who was still sitting cross-legged on the bed, somewhat puzzled.
"She's probably made a breakthrough! We don't dare disturb her."
Zhu Zhuqing came out of the bathroom, answering Ye Qiu as she walked over to him and expertly helped him put on his coat.
"Well then, let's not cultivate the Purple Demon Eye today! After I wash up, I'll go outside and buy breakfast."
"Okay! Remember to buy some fresh carrots." Xiao Wu pulled Ye Qiu towards the bathroom.
...
Time flew by, and Ye Qiu and the others had finished breakfast.
But Ning Rongrong still hadn't moved.
So, Ye Qiu and the other two gathered together and started playing Dou Dizhu (a popular Chinese card game).
This was a game Ye Qiu had taught the girls during his spare
time from cultivation. This way, Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu wouldn't get too bored while cultivating in the Divine Might Space.
It was during these wins and losses that the dampness left on his face made Ye Qiu somewhat helpless.
If Ye Qiu lost, they would kiss him. If they lost, they would kiss him.
Since playing this game, his mouth hadn't stopped, and his face hadn't dried!
"Haha... Royal Flush! Xiao Wu won!"
Xiao Wu quickly threw down her remaining two cards and excitedly jumped into Ye Qiu's arms.
"Xiao Qiu~ This time you and Zhu Qing lost!"
She pouted her slightly swollen red lips, narrowed her crimson eyes, and scanned the spot where she would kiss him.
"Uh... you won. Come on~" Ye Qiu hugged her dejectedly, pursing his very red lips, which still had fish-scale-like marks on them.
"Hehe~ Let Sister Xiaowu give you a good beating!" Xiaowu pouted her red lips, tilting her head back, ready to retort.
Just then, a loud bell rang out from outside.
It was getting late; this was the signal for Shrek Academy to assemble…