Seeing how serious she was, Wu Changkong nodded. "All right. I believe you."
He then took out his carving knife and placed it in her hand.
"Xue Wu, Qingbo, teach her well. She has a good eye and steady hands; she'll pick it up quickly."
"What about us?" Shen Liuyu hurriedly asked.
Shui Yue'er looked over eagerly as well.
"You'll protect me and look after my little sister while you're at it."
"She's too young, and this place is a mess. Someone needs to keep an eye on her at all times."
"Don't worry, Class President. Leave Xiao Bing to us. We guarantee not a single hair on her head will be missing." Shui Yue'er patted her chest.
Shen Liuyu nodded vigorously as well.
After giving his instructions, Wu Changkong went to the room next door.
This room was even barer, containing only a table, a chair, and a bed.
He planned to absorb the Snow Demon Vajra's Soul Bone here.
Just as he was about to close the door, Shui Bing'er suddenly reached through the crack and grabbed his wrist.
Wu Changkong turned back to see Shui Bing'er lifting her face toward him.
"What is it?"
She said nothing. She merely stepped forward, rose onto her toes, and kissed his lips.
Wu Changkong froze for a moment. Looking at Shui Bing'er's face, his heart softened with tenderness.
Then he covered her fragrant lips with his own and closed his eyes in response.
A long while later... their lips parted.
Wu Changkong said softly, "Don't worry. I'll complete the absorption."
"I know."
"Go do what you need to do. The girls and I will be here, waiting for you to come out."
Wu Changkong nodded, and the door finally closed.
Shui Bing'er stood outside the door for several seconds before