The Imaginary Sister-in-Arms Kill

"Ye Qiu, this book records some techniques for cultivating Soul Power. I got it from the teacher, and I hope it can help you."

Tang San no longer fussed over how Ye Qiu addressed him. Twenty-Four Bridges on a Moonlit Night at his waist flashed faintly, and a hefty book appeared in Tang San's hand. He weighed it in his palm before handing it to Ye Qiu.

He did not forget to try recruiting him. "For commoners like us, having someone to guide us is truly important. What you can learn is far more than just knowledge. Think it over carefully. The teacher truly has real ability."

"Oh? Is this a Soul Power cultivation route?"

Ye Qiu automatically filtered out Tang San's nonsense. Taking the book with interest, he quickly opened it and skimmed through a few pages.

He had not expected Yu Xiaogang to write such a thick, densely packed volume just for a Soul Power cultivation route. It made Ye Qiu's head ache just looking at it.

Smack! Ye Qiu smiled and closed the book. Sitting up, he replied with a smile, "Little San, thank you for your kindness. I'll give it serious thought."

"No need to thank me. We came from the same village and we're classmates too. Looking out for each other is only right." Tang San smiled faintly. With the Mysterious Heaven Skill at his disposal, this thing was truly useless to him, but to a lone commoner like Ye Qiu, it was quite precious.

He also selectively recalled Tang Hao's instructions before he left for school. Since Ye Qiu had managed to injure Xiao Wu, his strength was surely not weak. He was indeed someone worth befriending.

"Right."

Tang San seemed to recall something else.

This book was, after all, Yu Xiaogang's personal academic work. Tang San, who was skilled at making mechanisms for his repeating crossbow, naturally had no weak sense of copyright and would not act recklessly.

He immediately reminded Ye Qiu, "You absolutely must not lose this book or pass it around. Of course, if Xiao Wu needs it, the two of you can read it together."

"Don't worry, I won't spread it around. If Xiao Wu is interested, I'll let her read it."

A faint smile appeared on Ye Qiu's face.

It seemed that good-looking people received special treatment everywhere.

"Mm, then I won't disturb your rest."

Watching Tang San return to his bed, Ye Qiu immediately flipped the thick book in his hand to the very end. He did not need to conduct academic research, so he had no interest in Yu Xiaogang's process of deduction and discovery of the so-called optimal Soul Power circulation route.

He only needed to know the result.

Sitting on his bed, Tang San watched Ye Qiu begin studying so eagerly and could not help feeling pleased.

Having come to this world without the Tang Sect, perhaps he could establish a Tang Sect of his own. If that happened... relying on himself alone would be far from enough! Tang San was not worried about money. Selling hidden weapons and poisons would be enough to make him a fortune. What mattered most was manpower.

"..."

Tang San shook his head and temporarily cleared his thoughts.

It was still too early for him to think about such things. Ye Qiu's character and conduct also needed further observation.

Ye Qiu did not care what Tang San thought. Once he had quickly memorized the route, he immediately closed his eyes and tried it. After running only a few Small Circulations, Ye Qiu pursed his lips in disdain.

Opening his eyes, he tossed the book toward Xiao Wu's side.

The conclusion drawn from that huge pile of material was not even as useful as what he had gotten from Xiao Wu.

It seemed the Mysterious Heaven Skill was still the way to go.

Ye Qiu inconspicuously glanced at Tang San, who was sitting cross-legged on his bed, and curled his lip.

Trying to test me with this kind of trash?! "Hm?"

Ye Qiu raised his brows as inspiration suddenly struck him.

When it came to cultivation speed... it was not as though he had no way to improve it further.

With that in mind, Ye Qiu turned around and took three carrot-flavored lollipops from his bundle. He lay on his bed and waited for Xiao Wu to return.

At the same time, he felt rather shamelessly pleased with himself.

He was still more sincere. When asking the little rabbit to do something, he at least knew to offer some tangible benefits.

Unlike Tang San, who wanted to catch a white wolf with empty hands.

After a quarter of an hour.

Xiao Wu returned to the Seventh Dorm, her hair still a little damp.

Having just taken a hot bath, her little face was rosy, supple, and glowing. Her waist-length hair draped over her shoulders, and her tall, slender figure made her a genuine beauty in the making.

Lying on his side, Ye Qiu watched Xiao Wu sort through her clothes with a smile on his face and teased, "Little rabbit, you're finally back."

Xiao Wu furrowed her delicate brows and glared at Ye Qiu. "I've told you so many times, you're not allowed to call me rabbit."

Ye Qiu merely smiled to himself.

Watching the red-lipped, white-toothed Xiao Wu pout and frown was truly adorable and pleasing to the eye.

"Hm? Ye Qiu, what's this?"

Just as Xiao Wu was about to climb onto her bed, she suddenly noticed a thick book lying on it.

"Oh, Tang San brought that over. It's the Soul Power cultivation route that Master compiled. If you're interested, take a look. If not, don't throw it away. You can use it as a pillow." Ye Qiu answered casually, his gaze drifting toward Tang San, who was cultivating.

"That poker-faced guy?" Xiao Wu froze for a moment. She opened it and took one look before her eyes began to swim. "What even is all this stuff?! It's giving Sister Xiao Wu a headache just looking at it. I'd even find it too hard to use as a pillow. Better use it to prop up a bed leg, hmph!"

Xiao Wu had never been someone who enjoyed studying. Seeing such a thick book made her head hurt, so she directly tossed it by the bedpost. Then she climbed onto the bed and leaned back against it. Lowering her gaze, she discovered that Ye Qiu had been staring at her the whole time.

"Why have you been staring at Sister Xiao Wu?"

Xiao Wu blushed, drew her bare feet back, and hugged her knees to her chest as she watched Ye Qiu warily. She had not forgotten how he had stared at her like that at noon today—then suddenly kissed her.

"Why are you so guarded around me? I just have something I want to discuss with you." Ye Qiu sat up, leaned against Xiao Wu, and looked at her seriously.

"What is it?"

"I want you to help me cultivate. No, I should say that we should improve together."

"Cultivate?"

"Yeah. A Martial Soul Fusion Skill can speed up cultivation."

While Xiao Wu was thinking, Ye Qiu directly took her small hand in his. His palm turned black and pressed tightly against hers.

Sensing Xiao Wu's little thoughts, Ye Qiu's voice sounded in her mind.

"Stop thinking about getting any benefits from me. This is good for you too—it can help you enter the mature stage sooner."

Thinking of how Xiao Wu would look once she matured, Ye Qiu could not help letting his imagination run wild. "Ah! You're not allowed to think nonsense!"

Just as Ye Qiu was indulging in his fantasies, he suddenly felt an intense wave of shyness. As her voice rang out, Xiao Wu flung away the hand he had been holding.

Xiao Wu's earlobes looked ready to bleed. She shyly glared at Ye Qiu, the knowledge far beyond her years making her face burn red.

Ye Qiu gave an awkward laugh. It seemed that with their minds connected, it was hard to keep any privacy.

Still, he felt somewhat happy inside.

He knew Xiao Wu had already agreed.

"Sorry. I'll try not to think about it in the future."

Ye Qiu did not argue. In any case, this certainly would not be the last time something like this happened, so there was no need to feel embarrassed about saying it outright.

"You're not allowed to think about it! I-I'm not like what you imagined." Xiao Wu glared at Ye Qiu, so embarrassed her teeth itched.

Even when she grew up, she would not be like that—folding herself up and letting Ye Qiu hold her in his arms while she squirmed around.

"Alright, if you say I can't, then I can't." Ye Qiu chuckled and shrugged, handing over the lollipops he had prepared beforehand. "Even though you lost to me, these three lollipops are for you, so we can work together happily."

"Hmph! Tomorrow, Sister Xiao Wu is going to buy a new quilt." Xiao Wu carefully scooped the candies into her hand, no longer daring to think about kicking Ye Qiu to death with her rabbit legs.

If they kept sleeping together, Ye Qiu might devour her completely one day.

"Suit yourself!"

Ye Qiu shrugged. Although he was losing a body pillow, getting a good night's sleep was important too.

But tonight was destined to be another sleepless night.

The little rabbit could not help kicking wildly. She was also very good at curling up, and would stick out her tongue to lick the candy at random.

Wishing everyone a happy life!