If You Lose, You Shall Be My Bed-Warming Guard for Life!

A few minutes later.

Zi Ji walked back, her face glowing with radiance, while dragging the Pufferfish Douluo, who had been beaten unconscious, in her hand.

"You can ask him questions now. I guarantee he will answer whatever you ask."

She tossed the Pufferfish Douluo onto the ground, looking as if she were waiting for praise.

Qin Jiuxiao stood up and took a handkerchief from his pocket to wipe her hands for her.

"Only I could tolerate your queen-like temper."

Upon hearing this, a flush of red flashed across the tips of Zi Ji's ears, and her gaze became somewhat evasive.

She raised her head proudly and stole a glance at Qin Jiuxiao, her eyes filled with a tenderness she hadn't even noticed herself.

Yet, she remained stubborn: "I don't need anyone to tolerate me. The person is yours now; handle it as you see fit."

She snatched the handkerchief from Qin Jiuxiao's hand and stood behind him of her own accord.

Using her soul power to clear the bloodstains from her knuckles, Zi Ji looked at the white handkerchief, folded it neatly, and tucked it into her bosom.

The corners of her mouth curled up slightly.

Qin Jiuxiao looked at the Pufferfish Douluo, who still hadn't woken up, and smiled playfully.

He immediately shouted into his ear.

"Death Wither!"

The Pufferfish Douluo reacted as if he had been shocked, instantly opening his eyes and sitting bolt upright, looking around in terror.

"Your Excellency Pufferfish Douluo, why didn't you warn me sooner?"

"This is a case of the flood washing away the Dragon King's temple—we're all family, yet we failed to recognize our own."

He chuckled and patted the Pufferfish Douluo on the shoulder.

[Ding! Contact with Spirit Hall Title Douluo Pufferfish established. Obtained entry "Poison Immunity (Gold)": Physique can neutralize all poison attacks and expel them through the pores!]

Qin Jiuxiao's eyes lit up; this entry was excellent!

He didn't fear Tang San's hidden weapons, but poison was a different story.

Now, with this Poison Immunity entry, what did it matter if he caught Yama's Invitation with his bare hands?

It was another trump card for his upcoming journey to Shrek Academy.

At the same time he obtained the entry, the soul power within his body increased significantly.

He was on the verge of breaking through to level 40.

The Pufferfish Douluo looked at Qin Jiuxiao with eyes full of resentment.

This brat was definitely doing it on purpose.

But seeing Zi Ji eyeing him like a tiger, he had no choice but to swallow his pride and force a rather ugly smile.

"Indeed, it was just a misunderstanding, hahahaha!"

"I was entrusted by someone to protect you in secret, though I cannot say who."

"But I didn't expect that you already had such a powerful protector by your side, Jiuxiao. It seems I was redundant."

"I just don't know what this young lady's title is; I don't believe I've ever seen her before."

The Pufferfish Douluo probed for information about Zi Ji inadvertently.

But how could Qin Jiuxiao not hear it?

He laughed and reached out to wrap his arm around Zi Ji's slender waist.

"Zi Ji is just a down-and-out girl I happened to save; she has no status."

"Your Excellency Pufferfish Douluo is overthinking it."

"Thank you for the escort along the way. We are preparing to leave, so you should return to report as well."

Hearing this, the Pufferfish Douluo felt somewhat unwilling.

He wanted to continue probing, but suddenly felt an icy gaze.

Seeing Zi Ji slowly clenching her fist, he couldn't help but shiver.

He cursed himself inwardly for living too comfortably.

He quickly stood up, patted the dust off his body, and gave a sheepish smile:

"Since you have someone to protect you, Jiuxiao, I shall return to report."

"Please keep today's events confidential. Pufferfish thanks you."

After saying this, he cupped his hands and turned to flee the Star Dou Forest as if his life depended on it.

"Look how you scared him; the Title Douluo ran so fast he nearly lost his shoes."

Qin Jiuxiao laughed.

Zi Ji gave a proud huff and turned her head away.

"Alright, let's head back to Soto City as well."

"It just so happens I want to test how fast my third soul skill really is."

As he spoke, Qin Jiuxiao's third soul ring lit up.

"Third Soul Skill: Kunpeng Wings!"

Swish!

A pair of golden wings appeared behind him, and with a gentle flap, they carried him into the air.

Under Zi Ji's surprised gaze, he flew a circle around the area, his satisfaction evident in his eyes.

A single light flap of his wings sent him nearly a hundred meters forward; even the Speed Clan, known for their speed, could barely compare to this.

And he was only level 39.

As his soul power and physical fitness improved, the age of his soul rings would increase, and his speed would only grow faster.

"Little Zi Ji, do you want to race to see who reaches Soto City first?"

"If you win, I will grant you one request; you can ask for anything."

Hearing this, Zi Ji became interested.

She parted her red lips: "And if I lose?"

Qin Jiuxiao slowly curled his lips, his gaze landing on her delicate red lips.

"If you lose, you shall be my bed-warming guard for life."

Zi Ji narrowed her eyes and immediately agreed.

As the Hell Demon Dragon King, the word "retreat" had never existed in her dictionary.

If she didn't even dare to accept a challenge, she wouldn't have become the leader of her clan.

"Fine, I accept your challenge!"

"If I win, you will be my personal dragon guard from now on!"

"From then on, catching fish and warming the bed will be your job. Even if I make you lick my feet, you cannot refuse!"

Among the soul beast clan, licking another's feet meant eternal submission.

She had lived for so many years and had never taken in a soul beast to lick her feet.

If she could take this transformed fellow as a foot-licking dragon guard, it would be incredibly prestigious to show him off later.

But Qin Jiuxiao knew nothing of these nuances.

He looked at Zi Ji's long, white, straight legs, and his heart beat a little faster.

The reward was settled, but what about the penalty?

He admitted he was tempted.

A thought even flashed through his mind: should he secretly hold back and lose once?

But he quickly shook his head, nipping that thought in the bud.

The price of losing was tempting, but if he lost this time, how could he ever hold his head up in front of Zi Ji again?

Besides, if he won, she would be his bed-warming guard for life.

Once the bed was warmed, could other things be far behind?

Qin Jiuxiao nodded, his determination to win this victory growing stronger.

Zi Ji also slowly ascended into the air. Although she had transformed into human form and couldn't use her true body, her speed was roughly the same.

She definitely possessed the level of a Title Douluo; how hard could it be to take down a Qin Jiuxiao?

Qin Jiuxiao came to Zi Ji's side and pointed to the city in the distance, which looked like a grain of rice.

"That is Soto City. The first one to reach a hundred meters outside the city wins, how about that?"

"Fine. I am invincible; do as you please."

Zi Ji's face was full of pride, looking as if she had already won.

But Qin Jiuxiao was secretly delighted.

One had to know that the speed of the Kunpeng was unmatched. Even if his level wasn't high yet, he was definitely not someone an ordinary Title Douluo could compare to.

Taking down Zi Ji was a sure thing.

"Three!"

"Two!"

"One!"

"Start!"

As the voice fell.

Two streaks of light, one gold and one purple, shot out like lasers, instantly vanishing into the sky above the Star Dou Forest.