I'll Have You for a Lifetime

"Didn't you tell me to put you down myself? And then you started groping me. You stupid little pervert rabbit."

Ye Qiu dispelled his Martial Soul Possession and crouched down to look at Xiao Wu, his face full of innocence and reproach.

"I-I wasn't groping you! I'm not stupid! You're obviously the pervert—you even kissed me!"

Xiao Wu pouted and frowned, tugging on Ye Qiu's collar as she nestled into his arms.

"Hurry up and help me up."

"Alright."

Ye Qiu smiled and nodded, then picked her up around the waist again. As expected of a Soft Bone Rabbit, her body was incredibly soft and carried a pleasant fragrance.

"I-I told you to pull me up, not carry me," Xiao Wu said shyly.

"Then I'll put you down right away—"

"No! You're not allowed to put me down!"

The moment Xiao Wu heard that, she immediately wrapped her arms around Ye Qiu's neck, terrified that her butt would suffer again.

"You said it yourself."

Ye Qiu chuckled softly. Looking at the little rabbit in his arms, whose face still held traces of panic and who seemed somewhat fragile, he could not help but feel protective.

Xiao Wu lowered her eyes and asked quietly, "W-Why are you looking at me like that?"

"What if I want to take another bite out of you?"

Ye Qiu murmured softly, lowering his head and moving closer to Xiao Wu's pretty face.

"What?! No! Even if Sister Xiao Wu lost, you can't bully me like that! Sister Xiao Wu will listen to you in everything else. You just can't kiss me again."

Biting her red lips, Xiao Wu quickly raised a hand to push Ye Qiu's face away. She looked at him seriously, tears in her eyes nearly condensing into droplets.

"Haha. Alright, alright, I was just teasing you. Don't look at me so pitifully. Don't worry, I won't bully you like that again."

Ye Qiu laughed and nodded.

There would be plenty of time in the future, so he was in no hurry. As long as Xiao Wu did not get together with Tang San, that was enough.

The reason he had secretly joined Spirit Hall was that he knew if he wanted to protect Xiao Wu, there was bound to be no friendly relationship between him and Tang Hao's father-and-son pair.

As for why Tang Hao had allowed him to get close to Xiao Wu, perhaps he was confident in his own strength. Or perhaps he was holding back some other sinister scheme.

With Ye Qiu's assurance, Xiao Wu relaxed somewhat. She obediently lay in his arms, shyly clutching his shoulder.

Ye Qiu carried her slowly toward the Seventh Dorm.

"By the way, Ye Qiu, how do you know my Soft Skill? You even know my soul skill."

Xiao Wu looked at Ye Qiu in astonishment.

"Grab my hand!" Ye Qiu could not be bothered to explain and simply let her see for herself.

Xiao Wu hesitated for a moment before interlocking her fingers with his. Soon, Ye Qiu's memories flowed into her mind. After learning about Ye Qiu's ability, Xiao Wu stared blankly at him for a long time, unable to recover.

"Well? From now on, whatever you know, I'll know too. You'll never be able to beat me again." Seeing the dazed look on Xiao Wu's face in his arms, Ye Qiu was immensely pleased with himself.

Xiao Wu's expression changed when she heard his words.

"Hmph! Then Sister Xiao Wu just won't let you copy my soul skills anymore."

"Didn't you say before that aside from not being allowed to bully you, you would listen to everything I said? Were you lying to me?" Ye Qiu stopped walking and stared at her fixedly, his expression blank and his eyes calm as water.

"I-I wasn't lying to you." A trace of panic appeared in Xiao Wu's eyes as she hurriedly said, "I'll cooperate with you properly."

"Is that so? Then that's good. Looks like I can hold this secret over you for a lifetime." Ye Qiu gave a wicked smile, gently kneading the little hand Xiao Wu had placed in his palm, confidence showing on his face.

"A-a lifetime?!"

Panic flashed across Xiao Wu's face as she tried to pull her hand free, but Ye Qiu held it firmly. She could only glare at him and grit her teeth.

Ye Qiu laughed inwardly.

The current Xiao Wu truly was innocent and lively. Aside from the lingering beastly nature she had developed in the forest, she was still very likable.

This was quite good. If Xiao Wu learned that her identity had long been exposed before the eyes of a Titled Douluo, she probably would not be so carefree anymore.

Before long, Ye Qiu carried Xiao Wu back to the Seventh Dorm.

Some people had already finished cultivating and were preparing to sleep.

Xiao Wu hurriedly tried to jump out of Ye Qiu's arms, but unfortunately, Ye Qiu had no intention of indulging her.

"Ye Qiu, what happened to Xiao Wu?"

Tang San had also temporarily finished cultivating. Seeing Xiao Wu, her face flushed red as she lay in Ye Qiu's arms, he felt his heart stir slightly. She truly was adorable.

"It's nothing. She fell during our sparring match."

Ye Qiu answered truthfully.

Xiao Wu buried her head in his chest. The meaningful looks from the others were a little too much for her to bear.

"Ah~ Ye Qiu!"

When they reached her bed, Ye Qiu gave a gentle toss with both hands and threw Xiao Wu onto the bed beside his.

Xiao Wu rolled around on the bed twice, then shot Ye Qiu a shy yet resentful glare with her beautiful pink eyes.

Tang San watched the scene, looking at Ye Qiu strangely. How could he bring himself to be so rough with such an adorable little girl? He should have handled her gently!

"Ahh~"

Ye Qiu ignored her and flopped straight onto his own bed, letting out a satisfied groan. Only after a while did he speak.

"What are you yelling for? I'm tired too, okay?"

"Sister Xiao Wu never asked you to carry me!"

Xiao Wu's little face flushed red with anger, but she did not forget to keep up the air of a big sister. She could not lose face in front of her underlings.

"Fine, then hurry up and wash yourself again. Otherwise, don't even think about using the blanket tonight." Ye Qiu lay on his side, propping his head up with one hand as he looked at Xiao Wu and waved her off as if chasing her away.

"Fine, I'll go! Tomorrow, Sister Xiao Wu will buy herself a new blanket."

Xiao Wu had registered as a Soul Master as well and received a Gold Soul Coin. She was already a rich little rabbit.

"That would be for the best. It'll save me from sleeping badly all the time and getting kicked awake by you in the middle of the night."

Ye Qiu waved dismissively, utterly unconcerned. Sleeping while holding her had been quite nice—soft and fragrant, who would not like that? But that rabbit could not stop kicking her legs in her sleep.

"You!"

Xiao Wu blushed, then huffed and muttered indignantly.

"Then Sister Xiao Wu won't buy one. I'll kick you to death tonight!"

With that, she made a face at Ye Qiu, picked up her change of clothes, and walked out of the Seventh Dorm.

Watching Xiao Wu leave with a cold snort, Ye Qiu stretched lazily. Lying on the bed, he began to ponder how he should spend the next few years at Notting Academy.

When should he go and snatch the immortal herbs first?

Which people did he need to find for those Soul Skills of his? And when would be the right time to report Tang Hao and his son without exposing Xiao Wu's identity to everyone else?

Ye Qiu did not want the first target of his first Soul Skill to be ruined just like that. He would be heartbroken.

"Hm? Little San, do you need something?" Ye Qiu looked curiously at Tang San as he walked toward him.

Wishing you all a happy life!