After fusing with the Immortal Herb and Soul Bone, Zhu Zhuqing's temperament became even colder and more ethereal. Her already stunning features seemed to have been elevated as well,
Her skin was whiter than snow, her eyes like cold stars, and the curves of her figure seemed even more perfect and captivating under the nourishment of the Soul Bone.
He smiled slightly and praised her sincerely. "Zhu Qing, you seem... even prettier than before."
"Ah... ah?"
Caught off guard by the sudden compliment, Zhu Zhuqing froze. She instinctively raised her left hand to touch her cheek, her heartbeat inexplicably quickening as a trace of fluster entered her voice. "I... am I?"
"Of course." Zhao Linchuan rose to his feet and walked toward her. "All right, today was supposed to be a day off."
"Come on, let's go out for a walk. While we're at it... I'll get you a few new outfits that fit properly."
"Mhm..." Zhu Zhuqing nodded obediently, warmth blooming in her heart.
Around noon, within Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Yu Tianheng was chasing after Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling, his tone anxious. "Yanzi! Where are you going?"
Dugu Yan did not even turn her head, her tone cold. "What does where I'm going have to do with you?"
Yu Tianheng moved at a quick pace around the two of them, blocking their path. He forced what he considered a handsome smile onto his face. "Yanzi, let's go together, all right? There's safety in numbers."
Dugu Yan rolled her eyes dramatically and said irritably:
"Please! You're the Young Master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, at least. Can't you stop following me around like a little tail?"
"Are you really that free?"
A flicker of impatience passed through Yu Tianheng's eyes, but it was quickly concealed