Inside the room.
Xiao Wu, dressed in a pink skirt, bounced over to the table and curiously examined the magical artifacts laid out on it.
Ning Rongrong held up her skirt, while Zhu Zhuqing remained in her black outfit, a trace of curiosity barely visible on her cool face.
"Fu Qin, did you call us over because you have something nice to give us?" Xiao Wu asked, her bright eyes sparkling with excitement.
Over the past month, she had stayed by Fu Qin's side almost every day, so she knew he had been busy crafting things.
Fu Qin smiled and nodded, gesturing toward the artifacts on the table. "I used my spare time this past month to make three auxiliary artifacts. I prepared them especially for you three."
"Artifacts? What are those? Weapons?" Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up. She hurried to the table and picked up the pure white ring, inlaid with tiny sapphires.
"This ring is so pretty! Brother Fu Qin, what does it do?"
"Don't rush. I'll explain them one by one." Fu Qin walked over to the table and picked up the jade-green bracelet, etched with intricate patterns.
"This one is called the Heavenly Concealment Bracelet. Its main purpose is to conceal your aura. Neither Soul Beasts nor Soul Masters will be able to detect it."
He paused and glanced at Xiao Wu, his gaze carrying a hint of meaning. Then he added in a voice only the two of them could hear:
"It also increases all your attributes by 10%. Most importantly, it can perfectly conceal the aura of a Hundred-Thousand-Year Transformed Soul Beast. Even a Titled Douluo might not be able to see through it."
Xiao Wu's body jolted, and an incredulous joy flashed through her eyes.
What she feared most was having her identity exposed. The Heavenly Concealment Bracelet was practically made for her!
What surprised her most was that Fu Qin had guessed her identity. Not only did he not look down on her, he had even made her a treasure that could conceal her aura!
"Fu Qin, is... is that true?" Her voice trembled, and her eyes reddened with excitement.
"Of course." Fu Qin smiled and nodded, picking up the Heavenly Concealment Bracelet. "Come on, I'll put it on for you."
Xiao Wu obediently held out her wrist. Fu Qin's fingertips brushed her delicate skin, sending a faint tingling sensation through her.
The instant he slipped on the bracelet, a cool energy spread from her wrist throughout her body.
Xiao Wu could clearly feel an invisible barrier enveloping her aura. The Soul Beast aura was completely concealed, leaving only the fluctuations of an ordinary Soul Master.
"That's amazing! Thank you, Fu Qin!" Unable to hold back any longer, Xiao Wu rose onto her toes and gave Fu Qin a light kiss on the cheek.
The moment her soft lips touched his skin, Fu Qin could sense her shyness and gratitude. His heart gave a flutter.
[Xiao Wu's affection +30, current affection: 1,180]
[Xiao Wu's thoughts: Fu Qin is so thoughtful! He must have known my identity all along and made this especially for me! I'm sticking with him for the rest of my life!]
Fu Qin laughed to himself, but pretended to blush. He scratched his head, looking like a bashful, innocent young man.
"Sister Xiao Wu, you... you can't do that. I really... Sister Xiao Wu, don't do it again, okay?"
He had already sensed several presences spying from outside the door. He didn't need to guess that they belonged to Oscar, Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and Tang San. That bashful act was just for them.
Seeing this, Ning Rongrong was overcome with jealousy. She quickly held up the ring in her hand. "Brother Fu Qin, tell me about my ring! What's it called? What does it do?"
Fu Qin turned to Ning Rongrong, took the ring from her, and explained:
"This one is called the Bright Moon Ring. It continuously absorbs Soul Power from its surroundings to replenish your own. Even in a long battle, you won't have to worry about running out of Soul Power."
He added in a voice only the two of them could hear, "It also increases all your attributes by 10%, and gives a boost to the auxiliary effects of your Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda."
Ning Rongrong's eyes immediately lit up. Her Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda consumed a great deal of Soul Power, so the Bright Moon Ring was practically made for her!
"Brother Fu Qin, you're the best! Put it on for me!" She held out her hand, her voice brimming with undisguised dependence and affection.
Fu Qin picked up the ring and gently slipped it onto Ning Rongrong's ring finger.
The instant the ring was in place, a stream of pure Soul Power flowed through Ning Rongrong's fingertip and into her body. She could clearly feel the Soul Power around her being absorbed by the ring and converted into her own.
"This is incredible! Brother Fu Qin, I love you so much!" Ning Rongrong could no longer contain her joy. She threw her arms around Fu Qin's neck and peppered his face and forehead with kisses, leaving one damp kiss mark after another.
[Ning Rongrong's affection +50, current affection: 307]
[Ning Rongrong's thoughts: Brother Fu Qin is the best to me! I have to hurry and get him into our sect!]
Fu Qin kept up his bashful expression and gently pushed Ning Rongrong away. "Rongrong, don't do that. It wouldn't look good if someone saw."
Watching the two of them interact so intimately with Fu Qin, Zhu Zhuqing's cool face flushed slightly. She felt a little anticipation too.
Fu Qin turned to her and picked up the silver-and-black anklet from the table. Several dark purple gemstones set into it gleamed with a mysterious light.
"Zhuqing, this one is called the Dark Moon Anklet. It increases your speed by 20% and greatly enhances your Hell Shadow Clone Soul Skill." Fu Qin walked up to Zhu Zhuqing and added in a voice only the two of them could hear:
"Most importantly, it also increases all your attributes by 5%. It's lightweight, so it won't affect your movements."
Zhu Zhuqing's eyes brightened. Speed was her strength, and the Dark Moon Anklet would undoubtedly make her even faster.
"Thank you." Her voice remained cool, but there was gratitude in her eyes.
"It'll fit better around your ankle. Sit down, and I'll put it on for you." Fu Qin gestured toward the edge of the bed.
Zhu Zhuqing hesitated, but obediently sat down and raised her right foot.
Her ankle was slender and fair, her skin as smooth as fine white jade. Fu Qin knelt on one knee, picked up the Dark Moon Anklet, and gently fastened it around her ankle.
His fingertips brushed her delicate skin, making it itch slightly. Zhu Zhuqing couldn't help drawing her foot back, her face taking on a faint blush.
The instant the anklet was in place, a cool energy spread from her ankle through her body. She could clearly feel herself becoming a little lighter.
[Zhu Zhuqing's affection +40, current affection: 200]
[Zhu Zhuqing's thoughts: He... he actually knelt on one knee to put an anklet on me... And he gave me such a precious gift. Fu Qin, what kind of person are you?]