It was lunchtime.
At Notting Academy, something big seemed to have happened. Many students were rushing towards the training grounds, forming a circle around the area.
Xiao Wu stood in the very center of the crowd, a lollipop she'd gotten from who-knows-where in her mouth. Facing the tall, older student opposite her, she showed no fear.
She had the presence of a lone rabbit guarding a crucial pass, an insurmountable force.
Standing beside Xiao Wu were the work-study students from the Seventh Dorm. Tang San, who had just returned from soul hunting, was also pushing his way in from the edge of the crowd.
At the same time.
Ye Qiu had just stepped through the gates of Notting Academy, walking with a swagger, feeling incredibly refreshed.
This soul hunting trip had gone smoother than he'd imagined.
Not long after entering the Soul Hunting Forest, he and Director Su had encountered a No-Phase Slug of nearly five hundred years.
The No-Phase Slug was a rather peculiar type of slug-like Soul Beast. Normally, it was like a puddle of water, but when in danger, it could mimic the appearance of other Soul Beasts. It looked fierce but possessed very little actual attack power.
Although Director Su felt the age was a bit high and the No-Phase Slug's abilities weren't outstanding, he had advised Ye Qiu to choose a different Soul Beast.
However, the moment Ye Qiu saw the No-Phase Slug transform, he was instantly smitten with the roughly 1.5-meter diameter blob of slime. He felt it had an inexplicable synergy with Venom!
Even though its age might have been five hundred years, Ye Qiu didn't give up. After all, he might have been a bit malnourished, but he had grown stronger after awakening his Martial Soul. His body could also transform into Venom, so his resilience should be fine.
Seeing Ye Qiu's persistence, Director Su could only reluctantly agree. Although the No-Phase Slug looked a bit troublesome, Director Su was no Yu Xiaogang; he was quite effective in combat.
Throughout the entire process, Ye Qiu only needed to shout.
Then, he just had to pick up the kill.
After absorbing the No-Phase Slug's Soul Ring, Ye Qiu had already reached level twelve as a Battle Soul Master.
The Soul Skill he obtained also exceeded Ye Qiu's expectations.
This made Ye Qiu overjoyed, and he couldn't wait to try it out on that mischievous little rabbit, Xiao Wu.
At this point, he had already completed his Soul Master identification at the Martial Soul Hall and had accepted Ma Xiunuo's invitation, becoming a casual member of the Martial Soul Hall and receiving his member proof.
This kind of status might come in handy someday.
Besides, there were no responsibilities.
Clutching the Gold Soul Coins in his pocket, Ye Qiu's face was beaming with a smile. With this Soul Master subsidy, he wouldn't need to be a work-study student anymore.
As for the cleaning chores, whoever wanted to do them could do them.
He wasn't going to serve anyone.
Crack!
Before long, Ye Qiu arrived at the Seventh Dorm. Seeing the empty dormitory.
Ye Qiu wasn't surprised.
He already understood what had happened along the way.
There was no need for him to join the commotion. Anyway, Xiao Wu could handle Xiao Chenyu and the others, and he… just needed to keep the "rogue rabbit" in check.
He figured Tang San had already obtained the Blue Silver Binding that would follow him for life, and he might have already rushed over there. In that case, Ye Qiu really didn't need to worry.
"Ah~"
Ye Qiu flopped heavily onto his quilt, rolled over, and started to rest. He hadn't slept well the night before, got up early, and had traveled quite a bit. He was already a little tired.
Unknowingly, Ye Qiu fell asleep.
"Ye Qiu~"
After an unknown amount of time, Ye Qiu, half-asleep, heard a soft voice calling his name.
Ye Qiu subconsciously raised his hand and rubbed his eyes. As he opened his eyelids, the first thing he saw was Xiao Wu's cute, pretty face.
Xiao Wu was looking down at Ye Qiu, her small lips slightly parted, her face filled with excitement. She licked her lips and poked Ye Qiu's cheek with her finger. "Ye Qiu, you're sleeping so early. Will you be able to sleep tonight?"
Slap!
Ye Qiu slapped her hand away, covered his mouth, and yawned. He rolled his eyes speechlessly and complained, "Do you think I'll be able to sleep properly tonight?"
Xiao Wu's face flushed. Every morning, she woke up and had rolled over to Ye Qiu's side.
Looking at her rosy cheeks, Ye Qiu suddenly felt an urge to cup her face and nibble it, to give her his first kiss and mark her as his.
But after thinking about it, Ye Qiu held back.
It was a bit too much.
He just reached out and pinched Xiao Wu's hot, smooth, tender cheek, leaving a slight red mark.
"Ye Qiu, what are you doing?!"
Xiao Wu bashfully slapped Ye Qiu's hand away, looking at him indignantly.
"Oh?"
Ye Qiu raised an eyebrow at Xiao Wu's sudden assertiveness, slowly pushing himself up. He glanced around the room; it seemed only Tang San was not in the dormitory.
She must have gone to the Martial Soul Hall to register after the fight.
Xiao Wu knelt on the bed, hands on her hips, and said proudly, "Ye Qiu, I'm telling you, I'm already the big sister of the entire academy! Pretty cool, right? So you're not allowed to touch me!"
"Even so, that's no excuse for you, you perverted rabbit, to cross the line!" Ye Qiu chuckled, not bothering to argue with her, and simply pointed downwards.
At that moment, Xiao Wu was kneeling on the dividing line between the two beds.
"Ye Qiu! I told you not to call me a perverted rabbit!" Xiao Wu twisted her body, angrily covering Ye Qiu's mouth, and snorted, "So what if I crossed the line? I'm a girl, you should go easy on me, right? Of course, you absolutely cannot cross the line."
"Whatever you say!"
Ye Qiu removed her small hands, shrugging indifferently. After all, no matter what, whether it was a man or a woman, they wouldn't feel like they were at a disadvantage, and of course, neither would he.
However, this little rabbit was so arrogant, she truly didn't know what was good for her!
This made Ye Qiu a little unhappy.
He grabbed her small hands, holding them in his own, and slowly applied a little force. He slowly leaned in towards Xiao Wu, their noses almost touching, and gently sniffed.
"You, what are you doing?"
Seeing Ye Qiu suddenly turn expressionless and grip her hands tightly, Xiao Wu leaned her head forward, feeling a little scared.
"Did you forget what you promised me before?!" Ye Qiu's lips curved into a slight smile, his eyes carrying a hint of threat and playfulness.
"N-no, I didn't. Big sister Xiao Wu will be good."
After speaking, Xiao Wu's eyes darted to the sides, checking if Wang Sheng and the others were paying attention, afraid that her image as "Big Sister Xiao Wu" would crumble.
"Is that so?"
Looking at the delicate and tearful Xiao Wu, her small face flushed red, Ye Qiu's earlier urge to "brand" her couldn't be suppressed.
"Mhm, I'll definitely be good and obedient."
Xiao Wu nodded, flustered and anxious, just wanting Ye Qiu to let go of her quickly.
"That's good!"
Ye Qiu nodded slightly with satisfaction, his voice softening. Looking at those alluring, dewy red lips, he ultimately couldn't resist his curiosity. He leaned in and gently pecked the slightly upturned pink lips.
It felt like a soft pudding, with a faint fragrance, surprisingly sweet, and a hint of grass. Ye Qiu, who had been quite satisfied initially, frowned. Why did this sweetness seem so familiar?!
Xiao Wu froze, her crimson eyes unfocused. Feeling Ye Qiu's breath, her red lips being held and gently moved, her body trembled. Her face, ears, and even her neck turned a shade of pink.
It was just a light touch, leaving a bit of moisture. After satisfying his curiosity, Ye Qiu released her with a breath.
Xiao Wu stared blankly as Ye Qiu's face moved away, her large, round crimson eyes shimmering with misty light. She pursed her lips and finally reacted to the strange taste.
"Ah--!"
A delayed scream echoed through the entire Seventh Dorm.
Xiao Wu's small chest heaved, and she covered her lips, looking at Ye Qiu in disbelief. Her brain seemed to have short-circuited, and the rabbit ears on her head twitched erratically. She stammered incoherently.
"Ye, Ye Qiu, you, why did you do that?"
Looking at the even more adorable Xiao Wu before him, Ye Qiu's eyes held a hint of admiration, while his face showed a slight, embarrassed blush.
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