When Ning Wangshu arrived at the girls' dormitory, he saw Lin Qingzhu and Ning Ruoxuan already waiting there. As soon as they spotted him, Lin Qingzhu hurried over to greet him.
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"Yeah, Qingzhu, Ruoxuan. Let's go."
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Ning Wangshu smiled and nodded.
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Lin Qingzhu answered softly, then affectionately linked her arm through Ning Wangshu's as they headed together to his place off campus.
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When they entered, Zhu Xiyan wasn't there. She hadn't finished school yet, so only Laifu was there, sprawled by the balcony and gazing listlessly at the view outside.
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Hearing them come in, Laifu immediately lifted his head and raced over, yelping excitedly.
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"Laifu, how have you been? Did you miss us these past few days?"
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Lin Qingzhu crouched down and grinned as she rubbed his head.
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Laifu nodded rapidly.
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Just then, Ning Wangshu let out a surprised little gasp and glanced at Laifu in astonishment.
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"Wangshu, what's wrong?"
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Hearing him, Lin Qingzhu looked up and eyed him suspiciously.
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Ning Wangshu turned his gaze away and smiled. "Nothing. I'm just surprised that Laifu has already reached the Peak Golden Core level of strength."
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"Huh? Really?"
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Lin Qingzhu froze, then looked at Laifu in shock. "Laifu, you've already reached Peak Golden Core?"
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Ning Ruoxuan was surprised too.
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Laifu put on a smug, proud look, lifting his head slightly as he nodded at Lin Qingzhu. He even made a series of grunting sounds, as if he were showing off.
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"Brother, I remember when Laifu first hatched, you said his strength was only equivalent to early-stage Golden Core."
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"It's only been a little over two years, and his strength has increased so quickly. He's already on par with Peak Golden Core! That's incredible!"