Time to go out for a walk

Mysterious Heaven Skill accelerated Ye Qiu's cultivation speed.

And the Purple Demon Eye further elevated Ye Qiu's perception. Though he cultivated in secret, the effects were surprisingly good.

"Alright Ye Qiu, I have so much Gold Soul Coin now, how about I treat you to a big meal at the cafeteria?" Xiao Wu stood up, pulling Ye Qiu's arm.

"Sure, I haven't had lunch yet anyway." Ye Qiu didn't refuse, stretching his body.

Xiao Wu's eyes curved happily as she held Ye Qiu's hand, and the two headed out together.

Noon.

There were fewer people walking around the Academy. Only the path to the cafeteria was bustling with people. Every student who saw Xiao Wu would greet her as "Sister Xiao Wu". Of course, some perceptive individuals also addressed Ye Qiu as "Boss".

As they reached the cafeteria entrance, Ye Qiu and Xiao Wu spotted a familiar figure.

Wearing a light blue outfit and a belt adorned with twenty-four jade stones, the figure was Tang San. He was just leaving the cafeteria with some items and clearly saw Ye Qiu and Xiao Wu. He walked towards them with a smile.

"Little San, why are you alone today?"

Ye Qiu greeted Tang San first.

Normally, Tang San would have lunch with Yu Xiaogang and then return to Yu Xiaogang's room.

"My teacher isn't feeling well today, so I'm getting him some food to take back," Tang San replied with a smile, his eyes already on Xiao Wu, asking with concern, "Xiao Wu, how is it? Was getting your third Soul Ring smooth?"

Xiao Wu hugged Ye Qiu's arm and nodded proudly. "Of course it was smooth! I'm a genuine Soul Elder now! You need to catch up, Tang San."

"Mhm, I will." Tang San chuckled wryly. He was already trying his best, but the study tasks Yu Xiaogang assigned him, along with crafting his own hidden weapons, made him feel inadequate. He was still only a level twenty-six Soul Grand Master.

"In that case, I won't disturb you two." Tang San waved his hand and slowly walked past. He saw Xiao Wu tightly holding Ye Qiu's hand, a flicker of hidden disappointment in his eyes.

He didn't know when it started, but Xiao Wu didn't even want to spar with him anymore. He had spent more time with her, so couldn't they at least be friends?

Ye Qiu turned his head, glancing at Tang San's retreating back, then slowly entered the cafeteria with Xiao Wu.

Over the past few years, their relationship had grown closer. At least, they were still on friendly terms, considered friends. But Ye Qiu didn't know how long this relationship could last.

After all, Tang Hao wouldn't give up on the Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, and Ye Qiu wouldn't give up on Xiao Wu.

They were destined to be enemies.

Tang San still had something of his left inside him.

Ye Qiu couldn't go too far, otherwise, that little black worm might be discovered.

There was only one month left until Notting Academy's break. It was time for him to venture out and see the Soul Master world, to see the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well!

Ye Qiu glanced back at Xiao Wu.

"Hehe."

Xiao Wu smiled sweetly and a little foolishly at Ye Qiu, not understanding why.

Ye Qiu smiled faintly.

This silly rabbit was truly easy to please. He reached out, grabbed Xiao Wu's tender hand, and gently squeezed it.

Xiao Wu's smile grew even sweeter.

Ye Qiu rarely took her hand first.

In just fifteen minutes, Ye Qiu and Xiao Wu emerged from the cafeteria.

Xiao Wu skipped lightly beside Ye Qiu. Though the sun was a bit hot, the occasional breeze made her short skirt flutter. Holding a candy in her mouth, she looked at Ye Qiu beside her. The wind seemed sweet, and she smiled at him.

"Alright, we've circled the Academy once. Let's go back to cultivate," Ye Qiu looked up at the sky and turned towards Seventh Dorm.

In the afternoon, Notting Academy didn't schedule classes for the students. Therefore, Ye Qiu often pulled Xiao Wu to his bed, and they would sit there for the entire afternoon.

"Ah? Okay."

Xiao Wu was stunned and nodded dejectedly. She didn't resist cultivating with Ye Qiu; in fact, she rather enjoyed the feeling of being able to communicate with him without barriers and perceive everything about him.

Watching Ye Qiu walk away with his hands in his pockets, Xiao Wu pouted and quickly caught up, linking her arm with his as they slowly headed towards Seventh Dorm.

Back in Seventh Dorm, There were already scattered students inside, chatting in small groups.

Xiao Wu waved away their greetings, ran a few steps, kicked off her shoes, and proactively climbed onto Ye Qiu's bed.

Ye Qiu rubbed his forehead helplessly.

"I say, can't you get on the bed with a little less commotion, you rabbit?"

"I'm just saving you some cultivation time! Hmph. And I don't need you to pick up my shoes." Xiao Wu pouted, shook her hair, sat cross-legged on the bed, and reached out to Ye Qiu, saying charmingly, "Come on!"

"I wouldn't even pick them up if you begged me to. They might even smell!" Ye Qiu rolled his eyes and fanned his nose.

" Ye Qiu, you're talking nonsense. Xiao Wu's feet don't smell!"

Xiao Wu covered her delicate little feet, preventing Ye Qiu from seeing them. She bent down and sniffed them; they smelled much like they did after a bath. She looked up and glared at Ye Qiu indignantly.

"Hmph! You're always making Xiao Wu angry."

"Alright, let's cultivate."

Seeing her embarrassed and indignant look, Ye Qiu smiled and reached out his hand. Xiao Wu cooperated, placing her hand into Ye Qiu's palm.

Three Soul Rings, yellow, yellow, and purple, rose from beneath Ye Qiu's feet. The tadpole on his fingertip instantly dissolved, and Ye Qiu's hand liquefied, spraying onto Xiao Wu's face, earning a glare from the little rabbit.

Soon, Xiao Wu was covered in black, and a row of white fangs flipped out from the back of her head, as if devouring Xiao Wu's head. A strange fluctuation spread, and Xiao Wu and Ye Qiu had completed their fusion. Their spiritual power and Soul Power were now connected.

At the same time, Ye Qiu's first Soul Ring flickered.

He copied Xiao Wu's third Soul Skill, Teleportation, as well.

The mental communication was only audible to themselves.

"Alright, stop thinking about nonsense and concentrate on cultivating."

"Mhm, I know."

Xiao Wu's voice was soft and sweet.

Every time, she would eagerly comb through Ye Qiu's memories, sensing how Ye Qiu felt about her in his heart. Just seeing Ye Qiu praise her and acknowledge her was enough to make her happy.

I haven't grown up wrong, and Ye Qiu still wants to eat me.

"I told you to stop overthinking!"

Sensing the continuous surge of shyness and excitement, Ye Qiu helplessly reminded her again.

Wishing everyone a pleasant life!