Fio looked at Zhu Qingling expectantly:
"Miss Zhu, what do you think?"
"As long as the journey goes smoothly, I don't mind taking you out for a look around."
Zhu Qingling smiled.
Fio was lively, kind, warmhearted, and bold. Zhu Qingling gradually came to approve of her as well.
Fio let out a "Yay!" and ran over to hug Zhu Qingling. "Thank you, Miss Zhu! You're such a nice person."
As she spoke, she tried to kiss Zhu Qingling again.
Zhu Qingling dodged her.
Fio pouted.
"Miss Zhu, you're not straightforward at all. You're so beautiful, yet you won't even let me kiss you. Isn't that such a waste?"
"That won't happen."
Lady Suliman had learned about Zhu Qingling's preferences through her previous conversations with Ogino Chihiro, Qiu Xiang, Chun Xiang, and the others. At that moment, she said decisively:
"Miss Zhu will kiss God Lord to her heart's content in the future. Fio, you don't need to worry about that at all."
Those words were far too bold.
Even Zhu Qingling couldn't help blushing prettily, her ears growing hot.
"Wow~~"
Fio was surprised, then said in disbelief:
"Y-You, Miss Zhu, are you having a teacher-student romance?!"
"Mm."
Zhu Qingling nodded lightly.
"Wow, how romantic."
Fio cupped her cheeks and praised her, then asked with a gossipy look:
"Who pursued whom?"
"I pursued Sect Leader Master."
Zhu Qingling answered decisively! Quickly! Without the slightest hesitation!!
Fio froze for a moment, suspecting that she had heard wrong.
"Miss Zhu, d-Did I hear that correctly? You just said..."
"I pursued Sect Leader Master!"
Zhu Qingling repeated herself, still firm and resolute.
"..."
Fio's body trembled slightly, and she admired Zhu Qingling even more. Her almond-shaped eyes shone brightly.
"Miss Zhu, you're really brave! The way you just answered so firmly and without