So What If I'm Not Convinced?

"That's more like it. If you had agreed earlier, it wouldn't have been so troublesome," Zhao Ruo said, releasing Xu Qing and patting his hand.

Xu Qing snorted, "Are you satisfied now?"

"Satisfied, so satisfied, junior brother, I knew you liked me too," Zhao Ruo said, hugging his arm happily.

"I was forced into this situation, isn't it because you're so despicable?" Xu Qing glanced at her sideways.

Zhao Ruo chuckled, "Didn't you teach me this? Sometimes, to achieve your goals, you have to use any means necessary. Only in this way can you accomplish great things."

"Hey, I'm warning you, don't ruin my reputation. I never taught you this kind of thing. This is slander, do you understand?" Xu Qing, of course, wouldn't admit it.

"Anyway, we're boyfriend and girlfriend now, so there's no difference," Zhao Ruo said with a smile.

Watching the two flirting, Shi Jiang felt he'd already had his fill of dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection). "Xu Qing, didn't you already graduate? Why did you suddenly come back?"

"I was just passing by and thought I'd stop by, but I didn't expect to get scammed. I wish I hadn't come," Xu Qing said, looking frustrated.

Zhao Ruo wasn't embarrassed at all. "Opportunity knocks but once."

If Xu Qing hadn't come back, she wouldn't have had the chance to confess her feelings and then cling to Xu Qing. Although it was a bit shameless, she learned it from Xu Qing, so it wasn't embarrassing.

"Hahaha... This means you two are destined to be together. Since Zhao Ruo n't mind, why should you, a grown man, mind? Times have changed after all," Shi Jiang thought there was nothing wrong with it.

"It's easy for you to talk when you're not the one suffering, Senior Brother Shi Jiang. How many girlfriends do you have, let me ask you?" Xu Qing glanced at him.

Shi Jiang coughed lightly. "There's only one right now."

Upon hearing this answer, Xu Qing scoffed, expressing blatant contempt without saying anything.

"Oh, right, now that you're back, why don't you go and visit Teacher Jiang Fang? I have other things to do," Shi Jiang said before slipping into his attic.

Clearly, he was afraid that if he continued, Xu Qing would say he was nothing, after all, he had witnessed Xu Qing's sharp tongue before.

"Coward," Xu Qing muttered, pursing his lips.

"Alright, junior brother, let's go see Teacher Jiang Fang. She said she hasn't heard from you and doesn't know what you're doing," Zhao Ruo said.

Xu Qing felt a little guilty; he was embarrassed to admit he'd forgotten to go to the War God Palace. "Well, let's go then."

The two arrived at the teachers' residence.

Jiang Fang was surprised to see Xu Qing, and then invited them inside to talk.

Xu Qing explained what he had been doing during this time. Jiang Fang was both surprised and gratified. Although this disciple had only been under her tutelage for four months, he was the most outstanding.

In less than half a year, he and Luo Feng entered the War God Palace as Invincible War God, making their teacher proud.

It can be said that her two disciples, Xu Qing and Luo Feng, brought her the greatest achievements in her teaching career.

"Junior brother, you're amazing! The news that shocked the world a few days ago, that the East Sea Azure Dragon and the Sea Serpent King were killed by an Invincible War God, could it be you?" Zhao Ruo boldly guessed.

"It wasn't me," Xu Qing said calmly.

Jiang Fang shook her head at Zhao Ruo, saying that some things don't need to be said; it's enough to understand in one's heart.

"Naughty," Zhao Ruo pinched his cheek.

A little later, Xu Qing and Zhao Ruo left.

Watching the two disciples leave, Jiang Fang smiled, "I didn't expect this girl to fall for Xu Qing."

As for Janet and Luo Feng, it's a pity they weren't meant to be.

Back at the Jiangnan Pavilion, Xu Qing immediately lay down on Zhao Ruo's bed. Since he was now her boyfriend, he had nothing to hold back.

Seeing how quickly Xu Qing adapted, Zhao Ruo laughed, "Junior brother, you're not angry, are you?"

"Why should I be angry? I just got a wife for free anyway," Xu Qing muttered.

What's done is done. Now he needs to figure out how to explain things to Qin Lin. He's impressed with himself for managing to win over his senior sister on just one trip.

Although it wasn't something he initiated, the fact is that he has accepted Zhao Ruo.

"Junior brother, will she be angry?" Zhao Ruo asked.

"Probably not. Linlin is very understanding. It'll be fine. I'll talk to her about it later. What? Senior sister, you're only worried now? Why weren't you afraid before?" Xu Qing glanced at her.

She was incredibly audacious when she used to act like a brat.

Zhao Ruo stuck out her tongue. "I was acting impulsively then, so I wasn't afraid of anything. But now I'm still a little scared."

"Tch, it's too late for you to regret it now," Xu Qing said dismissively.

He could imagine that within a day, the news of his relationship with Zhao Ruo becoming boyfriend and girlfriend would spread throughout the entire Elite Training Camp.

"I won't regret it, junior brother. You should say good things about me to that sister," Zhao Ruo said, clinging to him.

"Do I need you to teach me? This is Linlin's contact information. Her full name is Qin Lin. Remember it. I'll have Linlin call you later, and you and Linlin can talk to each other." Xu Qing gave her Qin Lin's number.

Zhao Ruo wrote down Qin Lin's number.

"Junior brother, when are you leaving?" Zhao Ruo asked.

Xu Qing glanced at her, "I need to tell Linlin about our matter as soon as possible tomorrow."

"Thank you, junior brother," Zhao Ruo hugged him. She didn't know what she would have done if Xu Qing hadn't given her a chance.

"You're getting a good deal and still acting innocent, senior sister, I despise you," Xu Qing said, glancing at her sideways.

Zhao Ruo was still feeling touched when she heard Xu Qing's words, and immediately glared at him, "Fine, junior brother, are you not convinced?"

"Yeah, I'm not convinced, what can you do about it?" Xu Qing glared back.

"You're not convinced, are you? Then I'll make you submit," Zhao Ruo said, flipping over and pinning Xu Qing down, pinching his arm.

Xu Qing wasn't going to back down either, and they started fighting back, just like children fighting, rolling around on the bed, one moment you're on top of me and I'm on top of you and I'm on top of you and I'm on top of you.

In the end, Xu Qing prevailed and pinned Zhao Ruo down. "Hehe, I used to always let you have your way, but now I won't, Senior Sister."

Zhao Ruo was pinned down by him, unable to move, her clothes slipping down, her wheat-colored skin flushed red. "Who asked you to give way?"

Seeing Zhao Ruo's defiant expression, Xu Qing lowered his head and kissed her.

"Hmm..." Zhao Ruo was also surprised that Xu Qing would suddenly kiss her, and she was a little stunned.

Feeling Xu Qing's kissing skills, Zhao Ruo felt weak all over. She realized that Xu Qing was really good at it, unlike her, who just stared at her lips and bit them.

She didn't know how much time had passed, but by the time Zhao Ruo came to her senses, Xu Qing had already let go of her.

"How about it? Isn't my kissing skill far superior to yours?" Xu Qing sat beside him, arms crossed, looking every bit the victor.

Zhao Ruo blushed, turned her head away, and was too embarrassed to speak, because she had indeed been completely absorbed in the moment.

"Hehe, Senior Sister is shy," Xu Qing laughed like a little fox.

"No, not at all," Zhao Ruo sat up, straightened her clothes, and although she was a little embarrassed, she felt sweet inside.

"Come on, senior sister, I'll take you to catch a plane," Xu Qing said, pulling Zhao Ruo out the door.

They left Jiangnan Pavilion and came to the Smart Fighter Jet, Little White.

"Junior brother, this Smart Fighter Jet isn't yours, is it?" Zhao Ruo was seeing it for the first time.

"Of course, come on, let's go have some fun," Xu Qing said, leading Zhao Ruo into the cabin.

Soon, the Smart Fighter Jet took off, transforming into a streak of Flowing Light and soaring into the sky.

The following afternoon.

"Senior sister, I'm leaving now. I'll come to see you again later. Remember to miss me, or I won't come looking for you, okay?" Xu Qing hugged Zhao Ruo's waist and kissed her.

"Okay, okay, of course I'll miss you," Zhao Ruo laughed. How come she never noticed before that her junior brother was so domineering?

However, this also shows that the other party has truly accepted her; otherwise, they wouldn't have acted this way.

"Yes, I left you a gift in your room," Xu Qing said.

"A gift? Okay, I'll check when I get back," Zhao Ruo nodded, somewhat curious about what gift Xu Qing would leave her.

Xu Qing looked at her, "I'm about to leave, aren't you going to do something for me?"

Zhao Ruo was stunned for a moment, then chuckled and tiptoed to kiss him.

"That's more like it. I'm leaving now," Xu Qing said, satisfied before departing.

After watching Xu Qing leave, Zhao Ruo returned to her room and saw the gift Xu Qing had left for her: a box containing a test tube.

The test tube contained a golden liquid, so bright and shiny it looked quite unique.

Zhao Ruo picked up the piece of paper next to the test tube and realized what it was. She was both surprised and moved. "This guy is giving away 80 billion units of Dragon Blood as a gift."

That's right, this is a piece of Dragon Blood, which Xu Qing specifically asked Hong for.

It was just a drop of Dragon Blood, and Hong naturally wouldn't be stingy with it, since it was a cultivation resource that could be produced continuously.

Xu Qing also specifically reminded her to use it in several doses to alleviate the pain.

"Oh dear, I should have taken him down first," Zhao Ruo lamented, regretting that she hadn't been bold enough last night.

With this Dragon Blood, Zhao Ruo was confident that he could break through to the War God Level.

She has only been in the Elite Training Camp for less than three years, and before that, she spent more than a year in the Basic Training Camp. Now, her physical fitness has reached the level of a high-level War General.

Moreover, she was only twenty-three years old, just four years older than Xu Qing.

In addition, she is also a prodigy, and her combat power is already no weaker than that of a beginner War God. Like other students, she wants to stay in the Elite Training Camp for five years before graduating.

"I'll wait another year, and I'll graduate in a year too," Zhao Ruo thought for a moment and decided to graduate a little earlier.

After all, she and Xu Qing have now confirmed their relationship, and it wouldn't be good for them to stay apart in different places.

As for cultivation, with Xu Qing around, there's no need to worry at all. A simple pointer from him is equivalent to Zhao Ruo's months of arduous cultivation on her own.

Jiangnan Base City.

"Hey, Sister Xin, I need to talk to you about something. It's about your husband," Xu Qing said as she called Xu Xin.

Xu Xin was surprised to receive Xu Qing's call. "Xiao Qing, didn't you and Luo Feng go to the Ancient Civilization Ruins?"

"Yes, I'm out, but my brother-in-law isn't out yet. And he'll be staying in the Ancient Civilization Ruins for a long time. I'm telling you in advance so you won't worry," Xu Qing said.

"Huh? Staying for a long time? How long is that?" Xu Xin asked.

"One year," Xu Qing told her.

Xu Xin was surprised to hear that it would take a year. "Why does it take so long? Isn't there any danger?"

"There's no danger, it's just a rather special test. My brother-in-law was chosen, it must be a great opportunity. Anyway, the owner of that ruin said that my brother-in-law will definitely pass the test smoothly, it just takes a little longer," Xu Qing reassured her.

"Oh, I see. It's good that there's no danger. But a year is quite a long time," Xu Xin thought.

"The owner of that ruin said it might take a year and a half, but I said it would only take a year for my brother-in-law to come out. When the time comes, my brother-in-law will definitely come out on time," Xu Qing said.

Xu Xin, "You really have a lot of faith in him."

Xu Qing had said something similar before.

"Of course, my brother-in-law is a genius, Sister Xin. I bet you'll miss him after a year," Xu Qing joked.

"No way, it's only been a year, it'll be over in the blink of an eye," Xu Xin refused to admit.

"Hehe, really?" Xu Qing didn't believe it.

"You little brat, you want a spanking, don't you?" Xu Xin gritted her teeth. It seemed she was still too good to her little brother.

Xu Qing immediately admitted defeat, "Oh dear, the signal is bad, I can't hear you."

After saying that, the phone call ended.

Xu Xin was both amused and exasperated. Her silly younger brother was getting more and more mischievous; he was much more adorable when he was little and went about his childhood like that.

"A year? That's a bit long," Xu Xin murmured.

That evening, after Qin Lin returned home, Xu Qing had her sit on his lap and held her.

"What's wrong?" Qin Lin laughed when she saw him acting like a spoiled little fox.

"I have something to tell you. It's like this, I have a senior sister in the Elite Training Camp, who's also from our Jiangnan Base City..."

"Okay, I understand, Xiao Qing, is it because your senior sister has fallen for you?"

Qin Lin interrupted Xu Qing before he could finish speaking.

"Huh?" Xu Qing looked surprised. "How did you know?"

Qin Lin smiled and said, "How could I not know? Our Xiao Qing is so outstanding, it's normal that many girls like him."

"Really?" Xu Qing was surprised that Qin Lin had predicted it.

"Of course, why would I lie to you?" Qin Lin nodded.

Xu Qing glanced at her sideways, "Then why don't you say I'm handsome, loved by everyone, and adored by flowers?"

"Pfft... that's a bit against my conscience," Qin Lin chuckled.

Xu Qing pouted, "Can't I even say something nice?"

"Alright, alright, your senior sister is also a student in the Elite Training Camp, right? What's her name?" Qin Lin asked.

"Zhao Ruo is from Suzhou City," Xu Qing replied.

Qin Lin nodded, "Okay, I understand. Give me her phone number, and I'll contact her and talk to her later."

"Linlin, you don't object?" Xu Qing looked at her, her reaction was too calm.

"What's there to object to? I like you, so why can't others like you? I'm not that domineering, am I? I know you won't just fall for any girl easily," Qin Lin said, rubbing his face.

Xu Qing looked dissatisfied. "I thought you'd be jealous, Linlin. How boring."

Qin Lin was somewhat amused and exasperated. The problem was, that wasn't her personality at all, and she trusted Xu Qing, so why would she be jealous?

"I was forced into this, you'll avenge me," Xu Qing decided to trick Zhao Ruo.

"Oh?" Qin Lin asked curiously.

Then Xu Qing recounted the whole story, which made Qin Lin burst into laughter. If Xu Qing hadn't been there, she would have thought there was another Xu Qing.