Where Is Zhu Qing?

When everyone returned to the courtyard, they found no one else there, so Xiao Wu and Zhu Qing immediately questioned Yun Qi.

"Brother, why did you give the Ironclad Sword Dragon's corpse to Tang San? We could've sold it for quite a bit of money!"

Even Ning Rongrong, who was standing nearby, looked at Yun Qi in confusion. Even she couldn't be so generous. Although her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect could easily produce these Gold Soul Coins and it wasn't an especially large sum for them, it was an astronomical figure for an individual!

Yun Qi smiled and pinched Little Cat's and Xiao Wu's cheeks before saying calmly:

"Of course it has its uses. Don't ask anymore. When have you ever seen me make a losing deal?"

The Three Girls were still confused, but seeing that Yun Qi hadn't explained it directly, they tactfully didn't press him. After all, if Yun Qi wanted them to know, he would definitely tell them!

Yun Qi looked up at the sky. Seeing that there was still plenty of time, he took the Two Women back to the room and continued cultivating. As for Ning Rongrong outside the door, she was left feeling thoroughly dejected once again!

Looking at the tightly shut room, she was rendered speechless. She angrily returned to her own room. Even she hadn't noticed that, compared to her initial attitude toward them, Ning Rongrong had already been gradually won over!

Perhaps because she felt distant from Yun Qi and the others, Yun Qi kept many things from her, as did Xiao Wu and Zhu Qing. It made her feel excluded. She wanted to fit into the group, but didn't know where to begin!

The setting sun slanted across the sky, and its afterglow soon vanished over the land. The wind in the courtyard stirred up fallen leaves, making a rustling sound.

Yun Qi and the others called Ning Rongrong outside to eat a simple meal, then returned to their room!

Seeing Little Cat begin cultivating as soon as she returned to the room, Yun Qi didn't disturb her much.

Instead, he turned his head toward Xiao Wu, who had finished washing up and was sitting beside the vanity.

Xiao Wu noticed Yun Qi's gaze and smiled at him.

"Brother, help me comb my hair!"

Yun Qi took the comb Xiao Wu had given him from his ring, walked behind her, and gently combed her hair.

Looking at Yun Qi's reflection in the mirror, Xiao Wu fell into her memories and said:

"Brother! Your technique is getting better and better!"

Yun Qi laughed helplessly.

"I've been combing your hair for so many years. If I still weren't good at it, wouldn't that make me an idiot?"

Xiao Wu gazed deeply at Yun Qi's reflection in the mirror and murmured:

"Brother, you're an idiot!"

Although Xiao Wu's voice was extremely soft, how could Yun Qi's hearing fail to catch it? He also understood what she meant.

Yun Qi wasn't a saint, and he had already promised Xiao Wu. As a normal young man full of vigor,

he had long been tormented to the point of misery. However, in his previous life, Yun Qi had been frightened badly by indescribable things, so he was more or less afraid of this matter. That was why he had kept holding himself back.

Xiao Wu sensed something unusual from the man she loved behind her, and her pretty face flushed slightly.

She turned her charming eyes toward Yun Qi. Seeing him holding her comb and having finished combing her hair, she stepped forward and hugged him, speaking softly into his ear:

"Brother~"

Yun Qi understood what Xiao Wu meant. He turned to glance at Little Cat, who was cultivating, and said hesitantly:

"Wouldn't this be a little inappropriate?"

Xiao Wu replied indifferently:

"It's fine. It'll happen sooner or later!"

Yun Qi stared at Xiao Wu, dumbfounded, too astonished to speak!

Seeing his expression, Xiao Wu immediately said:

"Zhu Qing and I are such good sisters. It doesn't matter!"

Yun Qi was deeply moved by Xiao Wu's words! He no longer hesitated. With such a wonderful wife, what else could Yun Qi say?

As the saying went:

When golden wind and jade dew meet, it surpasses countless moments in the mortal world.

Yun Qi lowered his head for one last look, then smiled at Xiao Wu.

"There's still plenty of time ahead."

Xiao Wu shyly nodded and let out a muffled hum as soft as a mosquito's buzz.

"Mm~"

Yun Qi and Xiao Wu didn't notice Little Cat peeking from the corner.

Xiao Wu's feelings for Yun Qi rose another level. After all, their relationship had now deepened considerably, greatly strengthening the bond between them.

Looking at Xiao Wu, who was hugging him and refusing to let go no matter what, Yun Qi affectionately rubbed her nose and said softly:

"Why aren't you going to sleep yet? It's already so late!"

Xiao Wu poked out her tongue adorably and made a face at Yun Qi.

But how could Yun Qi let her have all the fun alone? He reached out and tickled Xiao Wu.

Xiao Wu couldn't take it. She alternated between curling up and counterattacking, but she was no match for Yun Qi!

She quickly surrendered. Xiao Wu was also beginning to feel sleepy, since they had been busy for far too long.

She hadn't rested properly at all, and Yun Qi understood her.

However, he didn't immediately let Xiao Wu go to sleep. Instead, he pulled her along to wash up once more before returning.

Xiao Wu lay on the bed and looked at Yun Qi. She stared deeply at him, then thought for a moment before slowly speaking:

"Brother! What do you think our future will be like?"

Yun Qi turned around and hugged Xiao Wu.

"The future is something no one can predict~"

Yun Qi continued:

"Although we don't know what the future holds, I'll do everything in my power to build a perfect future for the people I love and those who love me!"

In Xiao Wu's eyes, it was as if a light had appeared in an instant! In her heart, Yun Qi's figure continued to grow taller.

Unable to restrain herself, Xiao Wu hugged Yun Qi, kissed him, and shouted:

"Brother!"

Yun Qi looked at Xiao Wu, who was smiling radiantly, and calmly asked:

"What is it?"

Xiao Wu looked at Yun Qi seriously, then slowly said:

"I love you!"

Yun Qi froze for a moment, then smiled and replied:

"I love you too."

Perhaps they had become too absorbed in the moment. Yun Qi and Xiao Wu completely forgot that there was still another person in the room.

Little Cat Zhu Qing watched this affectionate couple whisper sweet nothings to each other, completely forgetting about her.

Even though Zhu Qing was confident in herself and usually didn't mind such things,

she still couldn't stop the jealousy and embarrassment from surging in her heart!

She thought to herself, How can they behave like this?

I'm still in the room!

Meanwhile, Yun Qi and Xiao Wu continued exchanging sweet words sporadically.

Sometimes they chatted about gossip. Sometimes they wondered how Grandfather Jack was doing, and whether Nuoding Academy would think of them after they left.

They also wondered how the younger students at the academy were doing now.

When Xiao Wu mentioned the teachers and students at Shrek Academy, she once again began complaining to Yun Qi.

"This academy really is a Monster Academy. There isn't a single normal person in it!"

Yun Qi nodded.

"We should also thank Shrek Academy. Otherwise, I never would've met Zhu Qing!"

Xiao Wu agreed.

"Zhu Qing is really wonderful!"

As they spoke, the Two Women exchanged a tacit glance.

Then their bodies stiffened, and they asked each other in trembling voices:

"Where is Zhu Qing?"

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