Zhu Zhuqing's Test

As for matters of the heart.

Ling Yuan had no objections. She was already older than the Pope.

If Xu Fan truly took a liking to her, she would be the one benefiting.

At the age when she needed him most, she met him when he was at his physical peak.

Heaven Dou City.

Ye Lingling and Ye Qingli of the Ye Family exchanged glances.

Ye Lingling directly messaged Dugu Yan privately, wanting to ask how this hidden reward had appeared.

But Dugu Yan did not reply.

"Mother, Yanyan should be busy right now."

Ye Qingli nodded. "It seems Xu Fan truly has an abundance of rewards on him."

Ye Lingling began looking forward to it as well.

It would be wonderful if Xu Fan could help her resolve the curse of the Nine Hearts Begonia.

At the hotel, Ning Rongrong saw Dugu Yan's reward and practically started drooling.

"All Soul Rings gaining a Thousand years of lifespan—this reward is far too good!"

"I never expected Dugu Yan to be so lucky that she could trigger a Hidden Quest. I just wonder how this Hidden Quest can be completed. I want to increase my Soul Rings too."

Star Dou Great Forest.

"Master, what kind of reward do you think we'll receive if we complete a Hidden Quest?" Three-Eyed Golden Lion lay beside Gu Yue Na.

The last time she had wanted to leave, Di Tian caught her and sent her here.

She had not expected Master, Biji, and Sister Ziji all to have Xu Fan's notebook.

So Three-Eyed Golden Lion stayed here as well.

"High Probability, it will be cultivation." Gu Yue Na did not know either.

"Master, can't I go out? It's so boring here." Three-Eyed Golden Lion looked at Gu Yue Na pitifully.

"No. You are the treasure of the Star Dou Great Forest. You would be in danger if you went outside." Gu Yue Na refused outright.

"But wouldn't it be fine if Master came with me?"

"I... My injuries have not recovered yet. Even if I went out, I would have to seal my strength, making me no different from an ordinary Soul Master."

"But there are still Sisters Ziji and Biji. They are strong enough."

Hearing this, Ziji and Biji looked toward Gu Yue Na. The two of them also wanted to see Xu Fan. Perhaps they could survive their next Heavenly Tribulation.

"We'll see." Gu Yue Na let out a soft sigh.

[Zhu Zhuqing: Yanyan Sister, how did you get the hidden reward?]

[Dugu Yan: I'm not sure either, but I feel like it was because I kissed Xu Fan.]

Dugu Yan immediately replied when she saw Zhu Zhuqing's private message.

[Zhu Zhuqing: ? Is that real? It can actually work like that?]

[Dugu Yan: Whether it does or not, you can try it yourself. Anyway, you'll be his woman in the future.]

[Zhu Zhuqing: I... That wouldn't be appropriate, would it?]

Dugu Yan's words made Zhu Zhuqing's cheeks flush slightly.

[Dugu Yan: What's inappropriate about it? Xu Fan's lips are very soft.]

[Zhu Zhuqing: ???]

[Dugu Yan: All right, go try it. I want to see whether just one kiss completes the quest too. If it works, maybe we can develop other Hidden Quests in the future. Don't you want to become stronger?]

At the words "become stronger," Zhu Zhuqing's gaze gradually became resolute.

Seeing Zhu Zhuqing like this, Dugu Yan knew what she wanted.

She murmured to herself, She wants to become stronger that badly. Why?

Zhu Zhuqing slowly walked up to Xu Fan.

Dugu Bo wanted to say something, but before he could open his mouth, Dugu Yan grabbed his arm beside him.

"Come on, Grandpa!" Dugu Yan forcefully dragged Dugu Bo toward the other side of the valley. "They... they're a young couple with things to say. You old man should stop standing here and getting in the way!"

"Huh? Yanyan! You... What kind of behavior is this! I..." Dugu Bo stumbled as his granddaughter pulled him along.

Before leaving, he turned back and gave Xu Fan a complicated look.

How could he fail to see that this little girl had something going on with Xu Fan too?

But his granddaughter...

Sigh... What a sin. Forget it, he would not interfere. This was their own business.

In the blink of an eye, only Xu Fan and Zhu Zhuqing remained.

Xu Fan looked at Zhu Zhuqing. "Zhuqing?"

Then he noticed two blushes emerging on Zhu Zhuqing's fair, delicate face, like rouge spreading across ice and snow, adding a touch of liveliness to her cool temperament.

It also made Xu Fan's heart skip violently.

An extremely ominous premonition crossed his mind.

No way... Could she be too?

The instant that thought arose, Zhu Zhuqing moved.

She rose slightly onto her toes, lifted her flushed face, then closed her eyes and kissed him directly.

Their lips met.

Cool, soft, carrying a trace of her uniquely crisp fragrance.

It was a completely different feeling from Dugu Yan's warmth.

Xu Fan: "!!!"

He froze completely, his pupils trembling as his mind went blank.

If Dugu Yan had been an ambush, then Zhu Zhuqing's was a direct strike.

Twice in one day!

Two times in a row!

He had been forcibly kissed by two stunning beauties with completely different styles, both devastatingly gorgeous?!

Could this Ice-Fire Body Refining actually attract romantic encounters too?

This kiss was even briefer than Dugu Yan's, almost ending the moment it began.

She quickly stepped back, opening the distance between them again.

She opened her eyes, and the blush on her face deepened further.

She looked at Xu Fan, pursed her lips, and said, "A thank-you gift."

As soon as she spoke, she turned her head away and refused to look at Xu Fan.

Leaving him only her profile.

Xu Fan: "..."

He subconsciously raised a hand and touched his lips.

A thank-you gift?

Were the girls of Douluo Continent... all so passionate and bold when expressing gratitude?

[Zhu Zhuqing completed the Hidden Quest and received the reward: the lifespan of all Soul Rings increased by a Thousand years (future Soul Rings obtained will receive the same bonus).]

Feeling the changes in her body, Zhu Zhuqing knew Dugu Yan's guess had been correct.

[Dugu Yan: Hahaha, I knew it. I guessed right. It may be a little improper, but I have to admit the reward is pretty good.]

[Zhu Zhuqing: Improper!]

[Dugu Yan: How did Xu Fan's lips feel? Were they warm?]

[Zhu Zhuqing: It was too fast. I didn't feel anything.]

[Dugu Yan: It's fine, there'll be another chance next time.]

As Zhu Zhuqing also received the system reward.

The women were all stunned.

They had no idea what Dugu Yan and Zhu Zhuqing had done to receive rewards together.

Ye Lingling in particular continued privately messaging Dugu Yan.

[Ye Lingling: Yanyan, what exactly happened?]

[Dugu Yan: Lingling, we just tested it. Guess how this Hidden Quest can be completed?]

[Ye Lingling: How could I possibly guess? If I could, I wouldn't be asking you.]

[Dugu Yan: Hehe... I'll tell you. You have to kiss him.]

Upon hearing the method, Ye Lingling froze.

"What's wrong?" Ye Qingli asked.

Ye Lingling told Ye Qingli how to complete the Hidden Quest.

"Huh?"