Netherworld Instant Kill, Has Zhuqing Changed Her Ways?

"What's there to thank me for...?"

Looking at the girl in his arms, Tang Wulin smiled gently, affectionately stroking her hair, and said softly.

"What's wrong?"

Even if we're family, we should still thank you properly.

Zhu Zhuqing's face flushed slightly, and the words "my Zhu Zhuqing" that the other person had spoken of in the past echoed in her mind at this moment, and she murmured them to herself.

"Is that so...?"

Tang Wulin smiled and nodded, then gently kissed the other person's forehead, looking at their adorable expression.

"Wulin, there are still people here..."

Zhu Zhuqing's face flushed even more, especially when she thought about the other people around her. At this moment, she couldn't help but shyly pull away from his embrace, and gently took his hand.

Faced with such a scene, the two senior figures, Dugu Bo and Gu Rong, naturally wouldn't silently swallow this dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection), and had already tacitly looked away.

Ning Rongrong, on the other hand, was already used to it, and her pretty face was filled with envy.

Only Xiao Wu remained frozen in place, her eyes unblinking, a complex expression on her face.

Silence, profound silence.

"Is this still the Zhu Zhuqing I know?"

Xiao Wu frowned slightly, and couldn't help but think to herself, "Just like how the other person looked over at her the moment she rushed into his arms and accepted Wulin's kiss."

That's incredibly smooth!

Putting the kiss aside, even she couldn't possibly do it at that speed, let alone be embarrassed...

Something's not right, something's really not right!

"Zhu Zhuqing, what is your third Soul Skill?"

Just then, Ning Rongrong suddenly remembered something and asked softly, "The other party hasn't introduced their Soul Skills yet."

This brought up the topic, and everyone present turned their attention to Zhu Zhuqing. Tang Wulin was also quite curious.

My third Soul Skill is Dark Night Flash.

"After use, it allows for three consecutive instantaneous teleportations within range, leaving behind an afterimage each time to confuse the opponent, and simultaneously increasing the attack power of the next strike by 50%."

Zhu Zhuqing smiled slightly and began to explain.

As she spoke, she demonstrated the effects of the Soul Skill to everyone as she completed the Martial Soul Possession.

In just a moment, his figure vanished from Tang Wulin's side, then appeared in three different places before finally returning to his original spot.

At each location, there would be a figure formed from condensed Soul Power, bearing a striking resemblance to the person in question. Even Tang Wulin would have to carefully distinguish the real from the fake.

Its deceptive nature is undeniable, but its most important function is instantaneous teleportation. For Agility Attack System Soul Masters, any Teleportation skill is a truly divine ability.

What's more, it was three consecutive Teleportations.

With the added bonus of increased attack power on the next strike, it truly deserves to be called a divine skill for Agility Attack System.

No wonder Zhu Zhuqing was so satisfied.

"Indeed, this is a divine skill for Agility Attack System Soul Masters."

Tang Wulin smiled gently and spoke frankly.

"Yes."

Zhu Zhuqing nodded and said with a smile.

"This move... is somewhat similar to Xiao Wu's third Soul Skill, Teleportation."

Ning Rongrong blinked and murmured.

"Much better than mine!"

"Mine is just teleportation, which is already a very useful Soul Skill in normal times, not to mention that Zhu Zhuqing's has a three-stage Teleportation effect that increases attack power."

Xiao Wu's face showed even more surprise.

It's worth noting that one of the Soft Bone Rabbit's strongest and most practical Soul Skills is Teleportation. It's truly remarkable that Zhu Zhuqing now possesses something similar.

"As expected of Soul Ring that spans many years."

She couldn't help but sigh.

"Yes, I'm getting more and more excited about absorbing my Third Soul Ring!"

Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up at that moment, her face filled with anticipation, wondering if she would have any extra effects.

Well, she felt the chances were slim.

"Then let's continue searching for a suitable Soul Beast for Rongrong."

"Will Xiao Wu come with us too?"

Hearing this, Tang Wulin smiled slightly, and as he spoke, his gaze finally fell on Xiao Wu.

"Xiao Wu, since you can't find your teammates from before anyway, why don't you come with us and see if you can find them outside the Star Dou Great Forest?"

Ning Rongrong spoke slowly, and even Zhu Zhuqing, who didn't know what was going on, blinked, clearly still wanting to keep her sisters with them.

"I... of course I can."

Seeing the expectant looks from Tang Wulin and the others, Xiao Wu glanced at Dugu Bo and Gu Rong, who showed no change in expression, and finally nodded.

Being Titled Douluo is dangerous, but since we've encountered one, we should be fine even if we don't run away. Besides, it's rare to meet Wulin, so going with him should be safe.

At least she herself felt that as long as Wulin was by her side, she would feel very at ease.

"Yay!"

"Xiao Wu, you should also help me look carefully and see if you can find a three-thousand-year-old Blackwater Turtle, or a similar defensive Soul Beast, such as Scale-Armored Beast..."

Ning Rongrong stepped forward and took Xiao Wu's arm, a faint smile on her face, and said directly.

"I will do my best."

Xiao Wu nodded and said earnestly.

"Wulin..."

Zhu Zhuqing glanced at the two of them, then subconsciously took Tang Wulin's arm, a pleased expression on her face.

Rongrong has Xiao Wu, Senior Dugu Bo has Senior Gu Rong, and she has her own Wulin...

She didn't know what would happen next, but she would always remember Wulin, who was all alone by her side like this.

She will always remember.

"..."

For the next two and a half hours.

On the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest, everyone was trying to find defensive-type Soul Beasts with a cultivation level of around three thousand years.

Ultimately, they found a Blackwater Turtle whose cultivation had just broken through three thousand years at a lakeside location.

"Click, click..."

At this moment, the other party was still quietly eating the fresh flowers and plants by the lake, with no worries on its head. It was undoubtedly enjoying its meal, completely unaware that danger had already quietly approached.

"Still eating?"

"I've come to take you away."

Gu Rong's figure flashed past, and relying on the characteristics of his Bone Dragon Martial Soul, a bone club made of bones had already appeared in his hand. Then, he easily knocked the opponent unconscious.

In just one strike, this elite defensive Soul Beast collapsed to the ground, unconscious.

In fact, if Gu Rong hadn't merely contributed some effort, given his own cultivation level, he would have been terrified of smashing the Soul Beast to pieces with a single blow.

"Just a light tap and that's it."

Xiao Wu, standing nearby, silently memorized this scene, her beautiful eyes filled with vigilance.

If you only need to tap a turtle once, then is it the same as tapping Little Rabbit?

Hmm! That's too dangerous!

Thinking about it carefully, among all the powerful figures she had ever met, Elder Jin was still the best, after all, he was just a Soul Douluo.

"Rongrong, you can prepare to absorb it now."

"Here, take this knife..."

When Gu Rong brought the Blackwater Turtle to Ning Rongrong, her face showed a hint of anticipation as she spoke.

"Good."

"Then I'll prepare to absorb it."

Ning Rongrong nodded seriously, stepped forward to take the small knife handed to her, and instantly stabbed it into the Blackwater Turtle.

With just one strike from that sharp dagger, a purple Thousand-Year Soul Ring suddenly appeared, and she immediately sat down cross-legged to absorb Soul Ring.

"I wonder what level Rongrong's cultivation will reach after absorbing this Soul Ring."

Gu Rong silently protected him, watching the other party diligently absorb the Soul Ring, and couldn't help but feel a little expectant.

He didn't want to think about whether the Soul Skills would change, since the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's Martial Soul was fixed, and the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda would probably be the same. At least in the early stages, the seven Support System Soul Skills would definitely remain unchanged.

The biggest changes are in the eighth and ninth Soul Skills, and the final upgrade that can increase all attributes by 20%.

So what he was really looking forward to wasn't that, but rather Rongrong's cultivation level.

Just like how Miss Zhu Zhuqing's cultivation level increased by a full eight levels when she absorbed Immortal Herbs to evolve her Martial Soul, what about Rongrong...?

If I could also increase my Soul Power Level by that much, that would be wonderful.

"Another three-thousand-year Soul Ring."

"I never expected that Wulin would not only obtain Soul Ring that exceeds the optimal combination for himself, but also help his partner obtain one. That's wonderful."

At this moment, Xiao Wu couldn't help but sigh with emotion. Although she had formed her own Soul Rings, she couldn't increase their age at all.

But Wulin is truly wonderful; he prepared this not only for himself but also for his companions.

"However, after Rongrong absorbs the Soul Ring, will her cultivation level catch up with mine like Zhu Zhuqing's...?"

She blinked, gazing at Ning Rongrong was diligently absorbing the Soul Ring, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

She thought it was unlikely.

After all, Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing are not the same type of Soul Master. It is common knowledge that Support System Soul Masters cultivate slower than combat-type Soul Masters.

Even if my cultivation level increases after becoming Soul Elder, it will never surpass mine, definitely!

"..."

"Wulin, Grandpa Bone, Zhu Zhuqing, Xiao Wu!"

"I've reached level 34!"

Before long, Ning Rongrong finished cultivating her Third Soul Ring, stood up, and said with a chuckle.

"..."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Wu's heart shattered at that moment. Oh no, Rongrong has caught up with her too!

She truly hadn't expected that, despite being the strongest among the three in cultivation, her Soul Rings were now less mature than Zhu Zhuqing Rongrong's, and her Soul Power Level was tied for last place.

The rabbit is heartbroken.

"Rongrong, what is your third Soul Skill? Has it changed?"

At this moment, Gu Rong's gaze fell on Ning Rongrong, and he immediately asked a question, his eyes filled with contemplation.

"Hmm? Grandpa Gu, nothing's changed..."

"My third Soul Skill is a defensive effect, which can increase Soul Master's defense by 40%, and along with the previous attack and speed, it will also increase by 10% from 30%."

"There's not much difference in that respect, which is a little disappointing, but I'm now a level 34 Soul Elder!"

"Although I'm not as good as Zhu Zhuqing, my cultivation has really improved a lot!"

Ning Rongrong responded with a smile, and as she spoke, she couldn't help but sigh.

From being ridiculed as the weakest in cultivation and talent at the Shrek Academy with a cultivation level of 26, to now becoming Soul Elder.

If it weren't for the fact that Zhu Zhuqing was already with Brother Tang, and that she was right beside Brother Tang, she really wanted to kiss Wulin right now.

She wasn't lusting after him; she simply wanted to express her gratitude. After all, without his help, she wouldn't be where she is today.

"Rongrong, that's already a lot."

"You have to think about it, I've only ever been level 34, while you've gone from level 26 to 34."

Hearing this, Xiao Wu pursed her lips, unsure of what to say. After all, she was only level 34!

Rongrong thinks this is too little? What about all those years of cultivation? Does that mean she loves cultivation?

And...

She did not get to eat the Immortal Herb that Wulin gave her.

"Um...?"

"I know that."

Upon hearing this, Ning Rongrong realized that she had now caught up with Xiao Wu, and immediately smiled and said, feeling quite emotional.

Back at the Shrek Academy, she thought Xiao Wu was a genius and wondered how her cultivation level was so high, but she never expected that she would catch up with her so soon.

Okay, using "catch up" isn't really the right word.

To be precise, I actually accelerated to this point at the speed of light.

"You and Zhu Zhuqing have both improved so much."

"I'm so embarrassed to face you all."

Xiao Wu sighed with admiration, muttering to herself, "If only I could have the ability to level up several times like that, I could reach maturity much sooner."

"Xiao Wu, you don't need to worry about it so much."

"We'll go back together this time, and I'll find you a suitable Immortal Herb. After you absorb it, your cultivation will improve significantly."

Seeing Xiao Wu's annoyed expression, Tang Wulin laughed and said, "If she doesn't eat the Immortal Herb soon, Xiao Wu will really be beaten to a pulp by Zhu Zhuqing and Rongrong."

Really?

Upon hearing this, Xiao Wu's eyes immediately filled with anticipation as she focused her attention on Tang Wulin, as if trying to ascertain the truth of the matter.

"Absolutely true."

Tang Wulin said with a smile.

"Then I'll definitely look forward to it!"

Xiao Wu responded subconsciously, but she was still a little conflicted about being with the group. After all, it was fun, but it was also really dangerous!

"But right now, Wulin needs to acquire his Fifth Soul Ring first. Rongrong and I have already absorbed ours."

"Now it's Wulin's turn."

At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing, who was standing next to him, spoke earnestly.

"That's true."

Tang Wulin responded with a smile.

"Should we go straight to the inner circle or...?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing immediately asked.

After all, given Wulin's strength, an ordinary Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast wouldn't be a suitable standard for his Fifth Soul Ring; it would probably have to be tens of thousands of years old.

And those kinds of Soul Beasts can probably only exist in the inner circle.

"Of course not."

Upon hearing this, Tang Wulin immediately shook his head.

"The inner circle is too dangerous for you, and searching for high-level Soul Beasts is also quite time-consuming. Elder Venom, you can come with me to the inner circle."

He had a serious expression on his face.

It's not that Zhu Zhuqing and the others can't go, nor that having two Titled Douluos protecting them would cause them to get hurt; it's simply that it's unnecessary.

After all, just hunting a Soul Beast with Dugu Bo by his side was already an ideal situation, and the other party could even lead him to search the inner circle at lightning speed.

"So we're not going after all?"

Zhu Zhuqing was taken aback, clearly having taken the other person's words to heart. Just as Wulin had said, it was indeed too dangerous for them to go to the inner circle with their current cultivation levels.

Since Wulin hadn't considered having them come along, she naturally didn't have that idea in her mind either.

"Yes."

"Senior Gu, why don't you take Zhu Zhuqing, Rongrong, and Xiao Wu back to where we lived before? Elder Venom will take me back to find you after we've finished hunting the Soul Beasts."

Tang Wulin nodded first, then looked in the direction of Gu Rong and said slowly, "Perhaps this is also due to the convenience of having two Titled Douluos."

"Yes, Your His Highness Wulin."

Gu Rong clearly agreed with these words.

It's one thing that His Highness Wulin's cultivation is higher, but she really doesn't approve of sending little girls like Rongrong to such a dangerous place as the inner circle.

"Then we'll head back now."

Zhu Zhuqing snapped out of her daze, waved at Tang Wulin, and said softly with a sweet smile on her usually cool face.

"Go back, Zhu Zhuqing."

See you in a bit.

Tang Wulin smiled and waved to the group.

Soon, led by Gu Rong, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Xiao Wu disappeared from sight.

"..."

"Zhu Zhuqing."

"You seem a bit different from before. You seem very different when you're with Wulin."

Not long after, after everyone returned to the hotel outside the Star Dou Great Forest, Xiao Wu went with the two to Rongrong's room and couldn't help but ask the question that had been bothering her.

If it were the previous Zhu Zhuqing, she would never have done something like holding hands, hugging, or even kissing.

She had been too embarrassed to ask before, but now she felt it was better to ask.

"Um...?"

"It's not that my personality is different, it's just that my current status is different from before."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing was taken aback, clearly stumped by the question. Then, a faint smile appeared on her face as she shook her head, a hint of shyness on her face.

"Different status?"

Xiao Wu clearly didn't grasp the meaning of those words, nodding somewhat puzzled, her face thoughtful.

"Xiao Wu, this is something you don't know."

"Zhu Zhuqing is already with Brother Tang."

Ning Rongrong, who was standing next to her, was also slightly taken aback, and then remained silent for a moment before slowly speaking.

Xiao Wu's feelings for Brother Tang were something she had noticed long ago, which is why she decided to be blunt.

"Zhu Zhuqing and Wulin are together..."

Xiao Wu nodded and responded, but soon her eyes widened in disbelief.

"Zhu Zhuqing and Wulin."

"They're together!?"

"..."

Ning Rongrong: Should I ally with Xiao Wu, or should I ally with Xiao Wu? It's so hard to guess!