At Zhu Zhuqing's words, realization dawned on her. She hadn't even noticed such a crucial sentence.
Her mood immediately settled somewhat.
"Oh, Rongrong, I understand. I wasn't thinking too much...!"
Zhu Zhuqing said.
Ning Rongrong rolled her eyes at her.
And she still claimed she wasn't thinking too much?
Silly Zhuqing—her thoughts were written all over her face!
Then,
Zhu Zhuqing asked gently, "Boss Li, what three things do you want me to promise to do?"
Li Haiyun pondered for a while, then replied warmly, "I haven't decided what the three things will be yet. I'll tell you once I have."
"If you agree, I can give you this Spirit Bone first!"
Zhu Zhuqing nodded and asked, "Boss Li, about when do you think you'll decide what these three things are?"
"Maybe tonight, maybe tomorrow night, or maybe some night countless years from now." Li Haiyun shrugged. "Who can say? I'll tell you when I think of something. There's no rush."
"Why tonight?" Ning Rongrong, standing beside them, furrowed her brows slightly and wondered silently. She didn't ask aloud.
Hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing gently agreed, "As long as it doesn't go against my principles or what I believe in, I can promise to do three things for you...!"
"Good. Zhuqing, this Spirit Bone is yours!"
Li Haiyun said generously.
As he spoke, he made a gesture as if handing something over.
The bright red, sixty-thousand-year Spirit Bone floated in front of Zhu Zhuqing's impressive chest.
He was really giving it to her just like that?
Zhu Zhuqing was stunned, hardly able to believe it.
Looking at the rare Spirit Bone, quite a few Passersby thought about snatching it.
But that was all they did—they didn't dare make a move.
"Zhuqing, take it!!"
Ning Rongrong urged her excitedly from the side.
"Boss Li, thank you!"
Zhu Zhuqing came back to her senses and hurriedly thanked him.
Then, with a quick grab, she took the sixty-thousand-year Spirit Bone floating before her chest and cradled it carefully in her arms.
Now,
she possessed both the Nether Civet Wind-Chasing Left Leg Bone and the Nether Spirit Cat Wind-Chasing Right Leg Bone!
Zhu Zhuqing was thrilled. She had obtained two powerful Spirit Bones that were exceptionally compatible with her Martial Soul.
At the same time, she was deeply moved. She had met two benefactors in her life: Ning Rongrong and Li Haiyun!
Then, Zhu Zhuqing steadied herself. Her gaze resolute and her voice firm, she said, "Boss Li, please rest assured. Once you've decided what you want me to do, just tell me anytime. I'll do my best to see it through, and I'll never break my word!"
"Good, Zhuqing. I believe you'll keep your word."
Li Haiyun nodded and replied warmly.
Truthfully, Li Haiyun had his own ideas about Zhu Zhuqing.
At her age, she could already help him with many things he couldn't do himself.
But Li Haiyun valued feelings even more.
If Zhu Zhuqing had no feelings for him,
then even if Li Haiyun used force to get her,
he would have nothing but a cold, lifeless body, with an equally cold and wooden expression.
What difference would that make from heating up pork?
A forcibly picked melon wouldn't be sweet, and a forcibly eaten abalone wouldn't be fresh.
That wasn't what Li Haiyun wanted!
So, Li Haiyun was giving Zhu Zhuqing the Spirit Bone now to make a good impression and forge a connection.
If he got the chance in the future, Li Haiyun would have Zhu Zhuqing earnestly help him with those three things!
But what if Zhu Zhuqing took the Spirit Bone and ran off without keeping her promise?
Li Haiyun wasn't worried about that in the least.
Having read the original story, Li Haiyun knew Zhu Zhuqing was a woman of good character, true to her word and faithful to her promises!
Besides, would she dare break her promise?
With Li Haiyun's strength, he was sure that Zhu Zhuqing might escape for a time, but she couldn't escape forever.
If he wanted to, he could always take back what belonged to him!
That was confidence.
Now,
Li Haiyun, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing had reached an outcome that made everyone happy.
Next,
Li Haiyun said with concern, "Zhuqing, why don't you go fuse the two Spirit Bones in the side room? I'm worried that once you leave the shop, someone might come after you, coveting your Spirit Bones."
After hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing considered it carefully and decided it made sense.
There was no way to keep the fact that she had Spirit Bones a secret.
Wherever she went, people would covet them.
But once she fused them, things would be different!
At least then, the Nether Civet Wind-Chasing Spirit Bone would truly be hers.
And she would be stronger, too, able to fight off the greedy Soul Masters who coveted her Spirit Bones.
If they wanted her Spirit Bones,
then sorry—they'd have to step over Zhu Zhuqing's dead body and kill her before they could strip them from her!
Ning Rongrong had the same thought as Zhu Zhuqing.
She took Zhu Zhuqing's lovely, lotus-root-like arm and said, "Zhuqing, fuse the Spirit Bones here, so nothing can go wrong!"
"Rongrong, you're right. That's exactly what I was thinking." Zhu Zhuqing nodded.
Then she looked at Li Haiyun and asked gently, "If you don't mind, Boss Li, I'll fuse the Spirit Bones here...!"
"I don't mind at all!" Li Haiyun said warmly. "Fuse them in the side room. No one will disturb you there, and Rongrong can guard you."
"Also, if you run into any trouble, I'll step in and help."
As he spoke, Li Haiyun pointed to a closed sandalwood door in the corner of the shop. Beyond it lay a whole other world.
"Okay. Thank you!" Zhu Zhuqing said gratefully.
Then,
Li Haiyun led Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing to the side room and let them fuse the Spirit Bones on their own.
There were too many people in the shop. If someone interfered with Zhu Zhuqing at a critical moment, it would be disastrous.
The side room was quieter, so she could fuse the two Nether Spirit Cat leg bones more easily.
After showing them the way and explaining what to do, Li Haiyun returned to the shop, lay down on his rocking chair, and settled in.
Time flew by.
Perhaps because the two Spirit Bones were so compatible with Zhu Zhuqing's Nether Civet Martial Soul,
it wasn't long before
Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong emerged from the side room, both radiating an imposing aura.
"This..."
As the two beautiful sisters, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, walked out,
the Passersby's gazes sharpened, and their expressions turned respectful.
"I can feel that this little girl's cultivation aura is much stronger than before. She successfully fused two Spirit Bones!"
"To fuse two powerful Spirit Bones at such a young age—this girl named Zhu Zhuqing is already ahead of ninety-nine percent of Soul Masters on the continent!"
"I'm so jealous. From the very beginning, she's had such a huge lead over Soul Masters of the same rank!"
"Actually, if you buy Mission Cards, you might get a Spirit Bone too!"
"That's right! As long as you have money to buy Mission Cards and complete the missions, you can get more than just Spirit Bones. You might even get other heaven-defying treasures!"
"..."
The Passersby around them discussed the matter excitedly.
Some marveled at Zhu Zhuqing's good fortune, while others voiced their longing to get their hands on Mission Cards.
Zhu Zhuqing looked at Li Haiyun and said gently, "Boss Li, thank you. I've successfully fused both Spirit Bones!"
Before coming to the Quest Card Shop,
she hadn't believed there were any good men in the world. She thought they were all cut from the same cloth, all rotten to the core.
She had been even more skeptical of the "best Boss Li in the world" Ning Rongrong had told her about.
But now,
Zhu Zhuqing had completely let go of her prejudice against Li Haiyun. She agreed with Ning Rongrong: he really was the best Boss Li in the whole world.
"Hehe, not only did Zhuqing perfectly fuse both Nether Spirit Cat leg bones, she also gained a level!"
Ning Rongrong said with a beaming smile.
As she spoke, Ning Rongrong couldn't help feeling a little envious of Zhu Zhuqing.
Although her Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda had become the Eight Treasures Glazed Pagoda, and her Soul Power Level had reached thirty,
Ning Rongrong was sure that Zhu Zhuqing, who had obtained two precious Spirit Bones, would soon catch up with her!
But Zhu Zhuqing was her dear friend, a sister she had faced life and death alongside.
Ning Rongrong was genuinely happy to see Zhu Zhuqing become even more outstanding!
Li Haiyun smiled and offered his congratulations. "Congratulations!"
After congratulating her,
"Zhuqing, take out your remaining two Mission Cards and accept those missions too!"
Ning Rongrong urged Zhu Zhuqing impatiently to use the Mission Cards and accept more missions.
"Okay, Rongrong." Zhu Zhuqing nodded and replied gently.
Ever since she completed a mission and received a Nether Spirit Cat Wind-Chasing Leg Bone with thirty thousand years of cultivation, she had believed in Mission Cards without a doubt.
Then,
Zhu Zhuqing took out a Mission Card.
Before accepting the mission, Zhu Zhuqing even took a few steps forward, moving a little closer to Li Haiyun.
Now, just as Ning Rongrong had said,
if she needed to hug the male Soul Master closest to her and interlace their fingers to complete the mission, then she could do it.