Can't Say for Sure It Won't End in a Box

"Okay!"

Xiao Wu nodded with a smile, a hint of pride rising in her heart. Even though she already knew Ye Qiu's thoughts, she still feigned ignorance and asked, "How was it? Wasn't Sister Xiao Wu's Soul Skill amazing!"

"Mhm, very amazing."

Ye Qiu replied truthfully, quite satisfied, not bothering with her redundant question.

Xiao Wu's Soul Skill was indeed quite formidable.

A waist bow, charm, and teleportation.

It had offense, control, and movement, making it quite comprehensive.

"Hehe, I'll be even more amazing in the future, so you have to treat me even better."

"How should I treat you better?"

"Mhm? You should spend more time with Sister Xiao Wu, it was too short just now, I wasn't satisfied."

Aside from cultivation and classes, Ye Qiu's only other pastime was teasing Xiao Wu. A month passed quickly, and Ye Qiu successfully broke through to level thirty-two as he wished.

At this moment, Ye Qiu had just collected his monthly subsidy from the Martial Soul Hall and was strolling leisurely towards the Seventh Dorm. Occasionally, he would encounter students carrying their luggage and heading out of the Academy.

It was the holiday.

The students were returning home one after another. This was Ye Qiu's fifth holiday at Notting Academy.

A smile as warm as a spring breeze graced Ye Qiu's face, his heart filled with joy and anticipation. He would soon depart for the Sunset Forest to explore the vast world of Soul Masters.

A moment later.

Ye Qiu returned to the Seventh Dorm.

"Ye Qiu, you're finally back! I was so bored while you were gone!" Xiao Wu scrambled up from Ye Qiu's bed, fussing with his blanket in a flustered manner.

"If you're bored, you should cultivate. Why are you messing up my bed?" Ye Qiu rolled his eyes helplessly at the rumpled state of his bedding, thanks to Xiao Wu.

"I just got a little tired while tidying up and accidentally dozed off." Xiao Wu chuckled sheepishly and quickly ran to Ye Qiu's side. "How was it? Did I accidentally get you a few more Gold Soul Coins?"

"What are you thinking? Such good things don't happen often." Ye Qiu playfully pushed away Xiao Wu's face, which had come too close. Xiao Wu's reminder made Ye Qiu realize he needed to go to a higher-level main city to update his Martial Soul Hall membership identification.

After all, the Martial Soul Hall had the widest network. Traveling outside, he might even get free accommodation and sleep more peacefully.

"I'll go wash up first, and we can talk later." Ye Qiu gently tickled Xiao Wu's nose. Tomorrow, the semester would end, and he would have to bid farewell to this rabbit for a few months.

"Okay."

Xiao Wu nodded happily. After Ye Qiu left, she pounced onto his bed again. When she had cultivated with Ye Qiu before, she had hinted at wanting to merge their beds back together. However, after Ye Qiu teased her, she felt too embarrassed to bring it up again.

But she also cherished every time they returned to Holy Soul Village, because then she always slept with Ye Qiu. She would help Ye Qiu with his laundry, and Ye Qiu would cook delicious food for her. They lived together, just the two of them.

When Ye Qiu came out after washing up, his bed was neatly made again, and a small bundle was placed on his bedside table.

"Ye Qiu, I've already packed your things for going home tomorrow! How about it? After going home this time, can you make a few more Blue Silver Grass cakes for Sister Xiao Wu?" Xiao Wu sat on the edge of the bed, patting Ye Qiu's blanket, her face full of pride as if seeking praise.

Ye Qiu smiled and shook his head, "Maybe not this time."

"Ah? Why? I've been very obedient lately, accompanying you for cultivation every afternoon and evening." Xiao Wu held out her hand and began to count, looking at Ye Qiu with confusion.

Ye Qiu explained truthfully.

"Because I'm not planning to go home this year."

"You're not planning to go home?!"

Xiao Wu looked at Ye Qiu in surprise, jumped off the bed, and walked to his side. With her hands behind her back, she leaned forward, tilting her head up, her expression charming and smiling. "Then where are you going? Sister Xiao Wu will go with you."

Ye Qiu stopped drying his hair and smiled slightly. Suddenly, he covered Xiao Wu's face with the towel in his hand.

"Ah~ What are you doing?!"

Xiao Wu quickly pulled the towel off her face. Ye Qiu was no longer in front of her, only his voice reached her ears from behind.

"I'm going out for a walk."

"Okay, okay, going out for a walk sounds great, I want to see the outside world too."

Xiao Wu turned around happily, looking at Ye Qiu, who was already sitting on the edge of the bed. She bounced excitedly towards him.

Ye Qiu looked helplessly at the somewhat excitable Xiao Wu, pondered for a moment, and said, "However, I don't plan to take you with me this time."

"Ah?!"

Ye Qiu's words made Xiao Wu freeze, almost twisting her ankle. The towel in her hand dropped to the floor. But she didn't have time to care about that, only looking at Ye Qiu with confusion and panic.

"Ye Qiu, what did you say?"

"I said I don't plan to take you with me this time." Ye Qiu repeated.

Xiao Wu blinked, then quickly ran in front of Ye Qiu, grabbing his arm, her voice laced with anxiety. "Why? Why aren't you taking Sister Xiao Wu with you?"

"Uh, because it's not convenient." Ye Qiu smiled. The place he was going was the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well in the Sunset Forest, which was the lair of the Title Douluo, Poison Douluo Dugu Bo.

If he brought Xiao Wu along, she might end up getting eliminated.

With Tang Hao here, he might tolerate Xiao Wu flirting with me, but he'd definitely never allow her to stray from his sight.

The best and safest course of action would be to have Xiao Wu and Tang San stay in Holy Soul Village for two months.

"What's inconvenient about it?! Am I not obedient enough?!" Xiao Wu cried out, her crimson eyes widening at Old Jack. She hadn't yelled at Ye Qiu like this in a long time.

"Of course not, you've been very obedient lately," Ye Qiu said with a wry smile, pinching her soft, chubby cheek.

"Then take me with you! Sister Xiao Wu gets so bored staying here alone." A hint of grievance and pleading flashed in Xiao Wu's eyes as she hugged Ye Qiu's arm, shaking it gently and acting spoiled. "I promise I'll be good, I won't cause you any trouble. I can train with you, and I can do your laundry too."

"Alright!" Ye Qiu tapped her head, taking her hand in his and gently kneading it. He said exasperatedly, "It's not like I'm abandoning you. I'll be back when school starts."

"What do you mean 'abandoning me'? Sister Xiao Wu isn't yours," Xiao Wu retorted, her face flushing. Still, she didn't want to be separated from Ye Qiu. "Ye Qiu~ Please take me with you, okay? I'll definitely be good."

"Ah! Ye Qiu~"

Ye Qiu suddenly pulled Xiao Wu into his arms, holding her small, developing body close. Their faces were pressed together, and Xiao Wu's temperature quickly rose.

Wishing you all a pleasant life!