Both slept soundly that night, nestled in each other's arms, with faint smiles on their lips.
The next morning, sunlight streamed through the paper windows into the attic, the soft morning light and the gentle breeze bringing a refreshing coolness.
Ning Rongrong was awakened by the sunlight.
She nestled in Su Zui's arms, her long eyelashes still trembling slightly.
The girl slowly opened her eyes, and the first thing she saw was the boy's long eyelashes.
Seeing that Su Zui was still asleep, Ning Rongrong playfully stretched out her little feet and gently rubbed them against Su Zui's lower abdomen.
Ning Rongrong moved very gently, afraid of waking Su Zui his sleep.
While playing, Ning Rongrong suddenly felt something burn the sole of her foot. She quickly curled up her toes, her face turning red, and closed her eyes guiltily.
It wasn't until dawn that Su Zui slowly opened her eyes.
His eyes still held a hint of languor and confusion, but within seconds, they cleared.
Looking at Ning Rongrong's rosy cheeks, Su Zui gently lowered his head and bit the tip of her nose.
"Xiao Zui, you're so annoying~"
Ning Rongrong buried her head in Su Zui's neck in a coquettish manner, opened her mouth and gently bit Su Zui's neck, leaving a shallow tooth mark.
"You woke up so early?"
Su Zui had just woken up, and her voice was still a little hoarse.
He reached out his fingertips and gently stroked Ning Rongrong's soft hair.
Rongrong's hair is so soft and smooth, it feels like silk to the touch.
"The sun is so strong I can't sleep."
Ning Rongrong responded softly, then snuggled closer to Su Zui.
Hehe, you're awake too!
The two lay quietly in bed for a while before slowly getting up to get ready.
Outside the pavilion, the Heaven Dou Royal Academy in Qingcheng was already bustling with activity.
A gentle breeze caresses the face, and the grass and trees are fresh and clean.
"Since we're all free this morning, let me show you around the academy."
Ning Rongrong clung tightly to Su Zui's arm, as if afraid he would run away.
"You've been gone for so long, I haven't seen so many new and exciting things! Heaven Dou Royal Academy is different from the Shrek Academy, it's so grand and imposing!"
He didn't refuse, letting Rongrong lead him outside.
The days of regaining what was lost, even something as aimless as this stroll, are exceptionally delightful.
The two walked side by side on the tree-lined path of the college.
Morning light filtered through the leaves, dappling the two of them with gentle, pleasant light.
Students passing by glanced at him, all secretly speculating about Su Zui's identity.
However, there was no scene like in the novel where the seemingly stupid villain tries to show off and gets humiliated.
Su Zui didn't even consider that Rongrong was Little Demoness from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect; who would dare to provoke her?
They just chopped it up into minced meat, okay?
The two walked into a small grove of trees, and a familiar green figure slowly came into view on the bluestone path not far ahead.
It is Dugu Yan.
She walked slowly alone, her expression indifferent.
However, Su Zui clearly noticed a subtle weariness hidden between her brows, and she looked rather listless.
Su Zui paused slightly. Since he had encountered Dugu Yan here, he might as well settle the matter of fate once and for all.
Su Zui waved. "Good morning, Dugu Yan. We meet again."
Dugu Yan, who was ahead, was startled by the sound and subconsciously turned her head to look.
Upon recognizing Su Zui, her eyes were filled with surprise and delight.
After a night of adjustment, Dugu Yan also convinced herself to let go.
After all, the young couple has such a good relationship, so I should just be good friends with Su Zui.
As long as she could stay by his side, Dugu Yan was content.
Dugu Yan ran forward in a few steps, her cheeks flushed. "Su Zui, what a coincidence!"
Su Zui smiled and nodded, then said with a hint of seriousness, "I need to talk to you about something. Can we speak in private for a moment?"
Seeing his serious expression, Dugu Yan asked earnestly, "What's wrong, Xiao Zui?"
Su Zui led Dugu Yan and Ning Rongrong to a secluded place, and then had Sky Dream Ice Silkworm set up a barrier to isolate the area from sound.
"Dugu Yan, I know what I'm about to say might sound shocking, but I must tell you, you've been poisoned by the venom of the Jade Phosphorous Serpent."
Su Zui's tone was very serious, without a trace of joking.
Upon hearing these words, the joy on Dugu Yan's face instantly froze.
She stared blankly for a long while, then subconsciously shook her head, her face extremely pale. "This... can't be, right? I've always been perfectly healthy, without a single ailment. Besides, the Jade Phosphorous Serpent is my Martial Soul; how could I be poisoned by my own Martial Soul?"
Seeing Dugu Yan's devastated state, Su Zui sighed.
In situations like this, who can remain calm?
Su Zui continued, "When you're doing normal activities and resting, you really won't feel anything."
"But as soon as you use the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul and your Soul Power, your meridians will feel prickly and itchy, like insects crawling inside your flesh, right?"
The moment the words left her lips, Dugu Yan froze.
The color drained from her face instantly, leaving her ashen white.
The symptoms Su Zui described were exactly as described.
She never mentioned this to anyone.
These symptoms started as soon as I acquired my first Soul Ring.
At first, the symptoms were very mild, and she took them as a normal reaction to Martial Soul cultivation, never paying any attention to them.
However, as her Soul Power improved day by day, the symptoms became more and more obvious. Every time she used her Martial Soul, that piercing itching and pain would spread throughout her body, tormenting her greatly.
She had secretly investigated countless times and asked her grandfather Dugu Bo, but she never received a definite answer and could only endure it alone.
Unexpectedly, Su Zui saw through her hidden illness that had been concealed for many years with just one glance.
"How... how did you know?" Dugu Yan's voice trembled slightly, her eyes filled with panic. "I've never told anyone this..."
Su Zui remained calm and slowly explained, "This isn't a minor ailment; it's poison. The Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison has long since seeped into your meridians and flesh, spreading throughout your entire body. Normally, it's not noticeable when you're asleep, but the moment you activate your Soul Power, the toxin is activated."
These words shattered Dugu Yan's last glimmer of hope.
Dugu Yan panicked completely, her legs went weak, and she cried as she tightly gripped Su Zui's sleeve, "Is there any hope for me? Su Zui, can you help me?"
No one is unafraid of death, and no one wants to be plagued by deadly poison year after year, enduring torment every day.
Seeing her panicked and helpless appearance, Su Zui nodded solemnly.
The next moment, the Million-Year Soul Ring beneath Su Zui's feet lit up.
First Soul Skill: Heavenly Fate Prediction.
As Su Zui his Soul Skill, blurry images slowly appeared in his mind.
In the scene, there is only a solitary old man dressed in blue robes with emerald green hair, surrounded by a thick, pungent aura of phosphorus poison.
At a glance, Su Zui recognized the person who had come.
Poison Douluo, Dugu Bo.