Zhu Zhuqing's Gratitude, Securing the Third Spirit Ring
The woods Back Mountain were quiet, with only the soft sound of wind rustling fallen leaves across the ground.
Are you ready?
Lin Qingmo's voice was gentle, lacking its usual assertiveness, and instead carrying a soothing tone.
Zhu Zhuqing suddenly raised her head, a hint of surprise flashing in her cat-like eyes.
She nodded emphatically.
"Okay, I'm ready. A-Qing, just tell me what you need me to do."
His voice remained cool and clear, yet it concealed an unmistakable seriousness.
She silently added in her mind: I'm willing to do anything to become stronger.
Seeing Lin Qingmo didn't say anything more.
He raised his hand and took out a translucent white jade bottle from his Storage Soul Tool.
The moment the bottle cap was unscrewed, a rich aroma instantly filled the forest.
The bottle contained a translucent, viscous liquid, which was gently swaying and slightly warm.
Sunlight falls on it, like melting amber, gleaming with a warm and gentle light.
"This is something that can improve your physical fitness."
Lin Qingmo handed the small bottle to her.
He didn't say it was Whale Rubber.
Since it's a secret, and Whale Rubber is easily misunderstood, it's best not to explain.
"It has no side effects and can temper your body to the greatest extent, laying a solid foundation."
"For Agility-attack-type Spirit Master like you, the effect is the most direct."
Eat it all.
"You're just giving me something this valuable without asking?"
Zhu Zhuqing subconsciously looked up, her voice carrying a hint of barely perceptible surprise.
She had heard Lin Qingmo say that physical fitness determines the time it takes to absorb Spirit Ring.
Improving physical fitness means increasing the time required to absorb Spirit Ring.
In other words, what's right in front of you is a precious treasure.
Upon hearing Lin Qingmo merely raised an eyebrow and pushed the small bottle forward further.
"If it's useful to you, it's not valuable. Besides, you'll be my employee in the future."
As for how to train these future workers, we'll have to see what Zhu Zhuqing does next; it remains to be seen.
Upon hearing Lin Qingmo's teasing words, Zhu Zhuqing's ear tips instantly turned red.
A faint blush rose to her fair cheeks.
Lin Qingmo looked at her reddened earlobes, a faint smile flashing in his eyes.
"Don't worry, although this medicine is quite potent, nothing will go wrong with me here. I will guide you throughout the process, and there won't be any mishaps."
"Um."
Zhu Zhuqing reached out and took the small white jade bottle without hesitation.
Her fingertip accidentally touched Lin Qingmo's fingertip, and she quickly withdrew it as if she had been electrocuted.
Without asking another question, she tilted her head back and drank the entire bottle of Whale Rubber.
Whale Rubber melts in your mouth, without any fishy smell, but rather with a hint of sweetness.
But the moment it slid down the throat,
A terrifyingly warm aura suddenly exploded from his Dantian.
Like a rushing warm current, it instantly swept over her entire body.
"!!!"
This is the potent effect of the medicine that Lin Qingmo mentioned.
In just a few breaths, Zhu Zhuqing felt as if her body had been thrown into a scalding hot steamer.
My whole body started to feel hot.
Her skin quickly flushed an alluring blush, fine beads of sweat instantly appeared on her forehead, and even her breathing became rapid.
My blood felt like it was boiling, and I felt a tingling, itchy sensation running through my bones and meridians.
It felt like countless ants were crawling on her, making her groan softly as she curled up.
If Lin Qingmo hadn't been there, she would have lost control.
Don't get distracted.
Lin Qingmo's voice rang out at the right time, carrying a reassuring power that instantly pulled her somewhat scattered mind back to normal.
"Concentrate your mind, circulate your Soul Power, and focus on refining the medicinal properties."
"Follow my Soul Power guidance, do not resist the medicine's effects."
"Let it permeate every inch of your meridians and bones."
Zhu Zhuqing bit her lower lip, forcibly suppressing the inexplicable restlessness in her heart.
Immediately following Lin Qingmo's instructions, he began to circulate his own Soul Power, guiding the domineering medicinal force little by little to cleanse his meridians and temper his bones and muscles.
Lin Qingmo stood opposite her, carefully observing her.
The first time you take Whale Rubber, you will definitely have a strong reaction, especially if it is Ten-thousand-year Whale Rubber.
More and more beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, sliding down her cheeks and dripping onto her clothes.
His body was trembling slightly, but he gritted his teeth and didn't utter a sound of weakness.
A hint of approval flashed in Lin Qingmo's eyes.
He knew Zhu Zhuqing's resilience.
This seemingly aloof and delicate girl possesses a resilience that far surpasses that of many boys.
He made no unnecessary movements, only releasing a gentle amount of Soul Power.
Soul Power formed a barrier that enveloped Zhu Zhuqing, helping her stabilize the agitated medicinal effects and isolate her from external interference.
At the same time, it guided the medicine's power to penetrate her body to the maximum extent, without wasting any of its effects.
Time passed little by little.
The only sounds in the woods were the soft rustling of leaves in the wind and Zhu Zhuqing's slightly hurried breathing.
The light and shadows in the woods slowly shifted, moving from noon to the afternoon.
After an unknown amount of time, the feverish heat in Zhu Zhuqing's body gradually subsided.
The boiling sensation throughout my body gradually subsided.
She slowly opened her eyes.
A few fine beads of sweat clung to her long eyelashes.
A trace of moisture still lingered in the cat's eyes.
She clenched her fists instinctively.
I could clearly feel the changes happening in my body.
The meridians became wider and stronger, and the bone density increased by more than one level.
The explosive power, speed, and endurance of the muscles have all made a leap forward.
Even his Soul Power showed signs of breaking through.
A flicker of astonishment flashed in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes, and she couldn't help but murmur softly, "He actually... he really got stronger."
Zhu Zhuqing looked up at Lin Qingmo standing opposite her.
His eyes were filled with undisguised astonishment, and an overwhelming sense of gratitude.
She took a deep breath and bowed deeply to Lin Qingmo, her waist bent at an extremely perfect angle.
"Thanks!"
His tone was extremely solemn, and even his voice trembled slightly.
"I'll remember this kindness, and I will definitely keep my promise to you."
She is not someone who is ignorant of social etiquette.
Lin Qingmo gave her such a precious thing without even blinking.
She knew better than anyone how profound this kindness was.
Lin Qingmo reached out and helped her up.
"No need to be so polite, this is, after all, a formal transaction."
His tone remained calm, with a faint smile.
"You'll be breaking through level 30 soon, so don't worry about your Third Spirit Ring. Just tell me as soon as you break through level 30, and I'll help you determine the most suitable Spirit Ring."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing was stunned once again.
She nodded vigorously, suppressing all her surging emotions.
She only uttered one word. "Okay, I'll let you know as soon as the time comes."
At the same time, she was also looking forward to seeing what kind of Third Spirit Ring Lin Qingmo would arrange for her.