"Okay!"
Xiao Wu nodded with a cheerful smile, and a little pride welled up in her heart. Even though she already knew what Ye Qiu was thinking, she still asked, pretending not to know:
"So? Sister Xiao Wu's Soul Skill is really powerful, right?"
"Mm, it's really powerful."
Ye Qiu answered honestly. He was quite pleased, too, and didn't bother pointing out that her question was unnecessary.
Xiao Wu's Soul Skills really were pretty impressive.
Waist Bow, Charm, Instant Transmission.
She had offense, control, and mobility. Her abilities were already fairly well-rounded.
"Hehe, I'll get even stronger in the future, so you have to be twice as good to me."
"What would count as being good to you?"
"Hmm? You should go on more walks with Sister Xiao Wu. That one just now was too short. I didn't get to enjoy it."
Aside from training and classes, the only thing that added a little spice to Ye Qiu's life was teasing Xiao Wu. A month passed in the blink of an eye, and Ye Qiu broke through to level thirty-two as he'd hoped.
At that moment, Ye Qiu had just collected this month's allowance from Spirit Hall. He headed back to Dorm Seven at a leisurely pace, occasionally passing students carrying their bags as they left the academy.
The holidays had begun.
The students were already heading home one after another. This was Ye Qiu's fifth holiday at Notting Academy.
A springlike smile brightened Ye Qiu's face, and his heart brimmed with joy and anticipation. He would soon set off for Sunset Forest and explore the vast Soul Master World.
Before long,
Ye Qiu returned to Dorm Seven.
"Ye Qiu, you're finally back! I was so bored while you were gone!" Xiao Wu scrambled up from Ye Qiu's bed and hurriedly straightened his blankets.
"If you're bored, then train. Why are you always lying on my bed?" Ye Qiu looked at the blankets Xiao Wu had rumpled by rolling around and rolled his eyes helplessly.
"I was just tired from packing and almost fell asleep by accident." Xiao Wu gave an awkward smile, then quickly ran over to Ye Qiu. "So? Did they accidentally give you a few extra Gold Soul Coins again?"
"What are you thinking? How often do you think something like that happens?" Ye Qiu pushed Xiao Wu's face away with an exasperated look. Her question reminded him that he also needed to visit a larger city and get his Spirit Hall identification updated to a higher level.
No matter what, Spirit Hall had the widest reach. As he traveled, he might even be able to get a place to stay for free. He'd feel safer sleeping, too.
"I'll go wash up first. We can talk afterward." Ye Qiu gently flicked Xiao Wu on the nose. Tomorrow would mark the end of the term, and he'd have to say goodbye to this rabbit for a few months.
"Okay."
Xiao Wu nodded happily. After Ye Qiu left, she flopped back onto his bed. Once, while training with Ye Qiu, she'd hinted that they should put their beds together again. But after he'd teased her about it, she hadn't had the nerve to bring it up again.
Still, she especially treasured their trips back to Holy Soul Village. At those times, she and Ye Qiu slept together. She washed his clothes, he made delicious food for her, and the two of them lived together.
By the time Ye Qiu came back from washing up, his bed was back in order. A small bundle sat at the head of it.
"Ye Qiu, I've already packed everything you'll need to go home tomorrow! How about it? When we get back this time, can you make Sister Xiao Wu a few more Blue Silver Grass cakes?" Xiao Wu sat at the edge of the bed and patted his blankets, looking proud of herself as if she expected praise.
Ye Qiu smiled and shook his head. "I don't think I can this time."
"Huh? Why? I've been really good lately. I've trained with you every afternoon and evening." Xiao Wu counted on her fingers, then looked at Ye Qiu in confusion.
Ye Qiu told her honestly,
"Because I don't plan to go home this year."
"You don't plan to go home?!"
Xiao Wu stared at Ye Qiu in surprise, hopped off the bed, and walked over to him. With her hands behind her back, she leaned forward and tilted her head up, looking adorably charming. A smile spread across her face. "Then where are you going? Sister Xiao Wu will go with you."
Ye Qiu stopped drying his hair and smiled faintly. Suddenly, he draped the towel in his hand over Xiao Wu's face.
"Ah! What are you doing?!"
Xiao Wu quickly pulled the towel off her face, but Ye Qiu was no longer in front of her. His voice came from behind.
"I'm going out to explore."
"Great! That sounds wonderful! I want to see the outside world, too."
Xiao Wu turned around happily. Ye Qiu was already sitting at the edge of the bed, and she bounced excitedly toward him.
Ye Qiu looked helplessly at the restless Xiao Wu. After a moment's thought, he said, "But... I don't plan to take you with me this time."
"Ah?!"
Ye Qiu's words made Xiao Wu freeze. She nearly twisted her ankle, and the towel in her hand fell to the floor. She didn't have time to care about any of that. She stared at Ye Qiu, confused and flustered.
"Ye Qiu, what did you say?"
"I said I don't plan to take you with me this time." Ye Qiu repeated himself.
Xiao Wu hesitated for a moment, then hurried over to Ye Qiu and grabbed his arm, her voice edged with worry. "Why? Why won't you take Sister Xiao Wu with you?"
"Uh, it wouldn't be very convenient." Ye Qiu smiled. The place he planned to visit was the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well in Sunset Forest—the lair of Poison Douluo, the Titled Douluo Dugu Bo.
If he took Xiao Wu along, there was a chance she'd end up as a loot box.
Besides, Tang Hao was still around. He might tolerate Xiao Wu getting close to Ye Qiu, but he definitely wouldn't let her leave his sight.
The best and safest thing to do was leave Xiao Wu and Tang San in Holy Soul Village for two months.
"What's inconvenient about it? Is it because I haven't been obedient enough?!" Xiao Wu snapped, her rosy eyes wide. It had been a long time since she'd raised her voice at Ye Qiu like this.
"Of course not. You've been very obedient lately." Ye Qiu shook his head with a laugh and pinched her soft, chubby cheek.
"Then take me with you! Sister Xiao Wu will be so bored here by herself." Xiao Wu looked at him with a plaintive, pleading expression. She hugged his arm and gave it a gentle shake, pouting at him. "I promise I'll be good. I definitely won't cause you any trouble. I can train with you, and I can wash your clothes."
"Enough!" Ye Qiu tapped her on the head and took her hand in his, gently rubbing it. "It's not like I'm abandoning you. I'll be back when school starts."
"'Abandoning me'? Sister Xiao Wu isn't yours." Xiao Wu's face flushed as she protested, but she still didn't want to be apart from Ye Qiu. "Ye Qiu... take me with you, okay? I promise I'll be good."
"Ah! Ye Qiu..."
Ye Qiu suddenly pulled Xiao Wu into his arms and held her gently. Her small frame was beginning to develop. Their faces pressed together, and Xiao Wu's body quickly grew hot.
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