Helping Zhu Zhuqing Recover, Her Shyness and Contrasting Beauty

"Duang, duang~"

Having just caught Zhu Zhuqing, Xiao Chen witnessed an intensely eye-catching sight from the Zhu Zhuqing in his arms.

Two bowling balls with a jelly-like texture were colliding with each other, as though competing to see who could hit a home run.

The contest was so fierce that ripples soon spread across their surfaces like a disturbed lake, breathtakingly beautiful.

Ordinary people would find it difficult to get a grip on these bowling balls; only a professional Soul Master like Xiao Chen, who possessed the top-tier Golden Dragon King Martial Soul, could handle them.

As for other Soul Masters, let alone hitting a home run with them, they would probably struggle even to control and dribble them, only making fools of themselves.

Clearly, just like Xiao Wu's long legs, Zhu Zhuqing possessed exceptional talent in her own field.

Mature!

Not only in appearance, but in temperament as well.

Because Zhu Zhuqing had traveled alone from the Star Luo Empire to Shrek Academy, she had suffered numerous assassination attempts along the way.

The noble aura she should have possessed had thus changed somewhat, growing increasingly cold, like a proud plum blossom atop a snowy mountain.

A sword's edge was sharpened through grinding, and plum blossoms became fragrant through bitter cold—she held a unique attraction for the opposite sex.

One word.

Moreover, the distinctive toned texture of Zhu Zhuqing's skin left one endlessly savoring it, unwilling to let go.

Of course, that was not to say Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong were lacking.

Ning Rongrong was naturally beautiful, with milky-white skin and an extraordinary softness and moisture few ordinary girls possessed. Combined with the delicacy of an auxiliary-type Soul Master and her status as a Young Lady of Noble Family—

She possessed innate nobility and the added aura that came with it, along with a hidden little-devil personality that gave her a contrasting charm.

What man would not want a woman like that?

Xiao Wu had long, fair legs and soft skin with a springy texture. She was like the lively, cheerful girl next door, making people want to get close, pick her up, and cuddle her.

Most importantly, Xiao Wu was not human, and her body's flexibility was simply heaven-defying.

She was a genuine rabbit-eared girl!

The three girls competing in beauty made for an utterly breathtaking sight.

"You..."

Zhu Zhuqing, whose mind had been muddled, immediately woke up quite a bit when she heard Dai Mubai's voice behind her.

Of course, she did not react that way because a girl had heard the voice of a man she liked.

Rather, her impression of Dai Mubai was now extremely, extremely bad, so she was unwilling to let him touch her!

Not to mention that she was weak right now. If he caught her, the two of them would inevitably come into direct skin-to-skin contact.

However, when Zhu Zhuqing saw clearly who had caught her, she could not help but let out a slight sigh of relief.

Fortunately, it was not Dai Mubai, but Xiao Chen.

As for why she did not dislike Xiao Chen the way she disliked Dai Mubai and so many other men?

It was simple.

From the moment she met him until now, the gaze of the boy named Xiao Chen had been incomparably pure. His eyes did not carry the filthy, disgusting thoughts she saw in the gazes of Dai Mubai and the others.

Perhaps he really was different from ordinary boys!

"Tha... cough, cough, cough."

After thinking that, Zhu Zhuqing parted her red lips slightly, preparing to thank Xiao Chen.

But because her Soul Power had been exhausted and her injuries were not light, she began coughing violently before she could even finish speaking.

"Don't talk. Eat this."

Seeing this, Xiao Chen took out a piece of Small Fish Jerky from his Soul tool ring.

Before Zhu Zhuqing could react, he stuffed the Small Fish Jerky into her mouth.

"This is specially made Small Fish Jerky. It can quickly restore your stamina and Soul Power."

This was one of the recovery items Xiao Chen had failed to draw in the lottery over the years. It was convenient and effective.

Furthermore, it had special effects on cat-type soul beasts and Soul Masters with Cat Martial Souls.

It tasted even better, slightly cleared one's mind, made it easier to calm down, and also improved the recovery effect somewhat.

This was extremely suitable for Zhu Zhuqing!

However, Xiao Chen's movements had been clean and swift, so when he fed the Small Fish Jerky to Zhu Zhuqing, his fingers inevitably brushed against her lips.

Soft but not mushy, springy but not stiff.

Wonderful—indescribably wonderful.

Xiao Chen was already somewhat looking forward to what it would feel like when he gained Zhu Zhuqing's trust, her favorability increased to a certain degree, and the two of them went "slurp" in the future.

"..."

Although her red lips had been touched, Zhu Zhuqing could tell from Xiao Chen's calm gaze that he had not done it on purpose.

But Zhu Zhuqing's face still involuntarily reddened slightly, adding a touch of charm to her. Her usual coldness stood in stark contrast to her current weakness—a sight enough to make any ordinary man's blood boil and rage for the sake of a beauty.

Yet Xiao Chen remained remarkably calm.

"Alright."

The next moment, Zhu Zhuqing parted her red lips, preparing to eat the Small Fish Jerky.

After all, Xiao Chen had left a fairly good impression on her. Besides, they were in full view of everyone; she did not believe he would truly try anything improper.

Then, Zhu Zhuqing opened her mouth and bit down on the Small Fish Jerky.

However, having just finished fighting, her body was weak, leaving her mouth dry and making it impossible for her to chew the Small Fish Jerky properly.

Even the moisture in her mouth had completely dried up, and the food caught a little in her throat.

The discomfort made her frown slightly. She instinctively opened her mouth, wanting to ease it a little so she would not actually choke.

And because Xiao Chen was carrying Zhu Zhuqing, looking down at her from above, it ended up seeming as though Zhu Zhuqing had opened her mouth toward him.

It was a scene that seemed to plead for his tenderness, carrying a powerful visual impact—like a beauty offering herself to her hero after being saved.

"I didn't think it through. Drink this instead; it has the same effect as the Small Fish Jerky."

"Be careful. Don't choke."

Seeing Zhu Zhuqing like this, and realizing she truly could not swallow it, Xiao Chen immediately took a cup of milk tea from his soul tool ring and handed it to her openly.

This was also a recovery item Xiao Chen had obtained from lottery draws over the years, though its effect was purely restorative, without any other special enhancements.

"Alright."

Zhu Zhuqing hesitated for a moment, but after sensing that her stamina seemed to be slowly recovering at a visible rate after eating the Small Fish Jerky, she ultimately chose to trust Xiao Chen.

The Small Fish Jerky's effects were exactly as Xiao Chen had described.

Since that was the case, this item called milk tea should be the same.

"Hm?"

"Cough, cough, cough..."

Zhu Zhuqing shifted slightly and took a sip of the milk tea.

Immediately afterward, her eyes lit up, and she began drinking it faster and faster.

In the end, she became so hasty that she choked on it.

Because this thing called milk tea was simply too delicious!

"Ah? S-sorry."

The next moment, Zhu Zhuqing, who had just choked, looked at Xiao Chen and herself, embarrassment immediately appearing on her face.

Because of her choking fit, some of the milk tea had spilled onto both her and Xiao Chen's clothes.

Xiao Chen had helped her, and before she had even repaid him, she had dirtied his clothes.

That made her feel extremely embarrassed.

"It's nothing."

Xiao Chen smiled and shook his head, without the slightest hint of blame on his face.

Anything produced by the system was bound to be high quality.

Zhu Zhuqing's current appearance was the same as Xiao Wu's when she had first tried it. There was nothing surprising about it.

Besides, Zhu Zhuqing's clothes were covered in milk tea. Combined with her apology, it was quite a pleasing sight.

Bang!

While Xiao Chen helped Zhu Zhuqing recover, Xiao Wu, who had landed successfully, kicked a few stones to tangle with Zhao Wuji for a moment before being blasted away once more.

With Zhao Wuji charging forward as well, every area except the rear, where Xiao Chen stood, was filled with powerful soul power impacts.

In the end, Xiao Wu could only retreat helplessly, landing steadily beside Xiao Chen.

"Zhuqing, don't be polite—drink as much as you want. Xiao Chen's Small Fish Jerky and milk tea are super delicious!"

"But Brother Xiao Chen, how should we fight next? That big stupid bear really seems to be angry!"

"..."