Sunshine Rose for Qian Renxue

Zhu Zhuqing tested out the Netherworld White Tiger's body—running, jumping, pouncing, rolling... At first, she was somewhat unaccustomed to it, but she gradually became more and more agile.

Her movements were swift as the wind and explosive as thunder, like a ten-thousand-year Netherworld White Tiger soul beast. Every gesture carried a heart-shaking power.

It just did not last very long!

In less than three minutes, the Netherworld White Tiger's body turned back into black-and-white light and retreated into Zhu Zhuqing's body.

Zhu Zhuqing's little face was pale as she panted heavily.

That was because she had consumed too much soul power.

Originally, a martial soul fusion skill required two people to cast it together, combining both of their soul powers to supply the energy needed for the martial soul fusion skill.

Now, their martial soul fusion skill had become a self-body martial soul fusion skill.

Its power had not decreased by much, but its endurance had greatly diminished.

Still, Zhu Zhuqing was very happy. Even if it did not last long, it was still a trump card. At a critical moment, she could unleash it in one burst and have a chance to kill her enemy.

After recovering for a moment, Zhu Zhuqing threw herself into Qiangu Aoshi's arms. Her full and supple body felt like a ball of cotton crashing against him, making it impossible to let go.

"Thank you for fulfilling me, Master!"

"My soul power has risen by nine levels, from level 31 to level 40. You also allowed my White Tiger martial soul to deeply fuse with me. Now, as long as I will it, I can use the martial soul fusion skill, Netherworld White Tiger."

Qiangu Aoshi wrapped an arm around her waist.

"Zhuqing, I told you before: once you mastered a self-body martial soul fusion skill, you would no longer need to be a pet. You could become my subordinate and call me Young Master along with everyone else in the future."

To put it bluntly, he had taken Zhu Zhuqing as a pet because she was pretty and generously endowed.

Now that Zhu Zhuqing had reconstructed her foundation, improved her talent, and could even use a self-body martial soul fusion skill, she was no longer merely a pet. She had barely gained the qualifications to make Qiangu Aoshi take her seriously.

However, Zhu Zhuqing refused.

A cunning smile curled across her lips. She hugged Qiangu Aoshi tightly and lifted her little head.

"I don't want that. I want to be Master's pet!"

"If I call you Young Master along with everyone else, then there will be nothing special about me."

"This is perfect as it is. I only have you as my master, and you only have me as your pet. We are each other's only one."

"When someone mentions a pet, I'll be the first person you think of. But when someone mentions subordinates, you might not necessarily think of me."

Qiangu Aoshi was speechless. Zhu Zhuqing had her own little schemes as well.

Still, he was not opposed to it.

A well-endowed catgirl was determined to be your pet. Would you agree, or would you agree?

Qiangu Aoshi lightly inhaled her orchid-and-musk-like fragrance. If this were a more suitable place, he would have taken this catgirl right then and there.

After waiting a short while!

Dugu Bo came over to express his thanks. Although his hair and eyes were still green, his complexion had visibly improved somewhat.

"Thank you, Holy Son."

"This blood containing the medicinal effects of ice and fire really can expel my toxins. I haven't felt this relaxed in decades."

At this point, Dugu Bo paused before finally making up his mind.

"Holy Son, I have a granddaughter named Dugu Yan. Yan Yan inherited our family's Jade Phosphor Serpent martial soul as well, and she too has long suffered from the torment of severe poison."

"I would like to share this blood with Yan Yan as well, so she can free herself from the torment of the poison."

Qiangu Aoshi casually waved his hand.

"You can decide that yourself. Just like you, have her refine the blood at noon, and supplement it with medicinal soup that strengthens the foundation and nourishes vitality. That will expel the toxins without affecting her soul power."

"Once the blood is used up, come find me next time."

"If I need anything, I'll come find you as well."

After giving Dugu Bo his instructions, Qiangu Aoshi left the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well with Zhu Zhuqing.

Dugu Bo watched the departing backs of Qiangu Aoshi and Zhu Zhuqing, his eyes flickering thoughtfully.

This Holy Son took most of the herbs from this valley, which means those herbs are all extremely precious. What a pity—I possess a treasure mountain, yet I cannot recognize a single immortal herb.

Next time, I need to bring Yan Yan here. Yu Tianheng is nothing but trash. If Yan Yan can get close to the Holy Son and take an immortal herb under his guidance, could she also reconstruct her foundation and improve her talent?

It did not take long before they arrived at the Heaven Dou City Crown Prince's residence!

Qiangu Aoshi and Zhu Zhuqing suddenly appeared, immediately alerting the Snake Spear Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo hidden in the shadows.

However, once they saw that it was Qiangu Aoshi, they lowered their guard.

Soon afterward, Xue Qinghe emerged from the study. With no outsiders present, she returned to her original appearance amid a burst of light.

Qiangu Aoshi knew the truth, but Zhu Zhuqing did not.

Her little face was filled with shock. The Heaven Dou Empire's crown prince, Xue Qinghe, was actually Spirit Hall's young mistress, Qian Renxue.

The Heaven Dou Empire truly was full of fools. Their own crown prince had been replaced, yet they had no idea.

As someone from the Star Luo Empire, Zhu Zhuqing deeply despised the Heaven Dou royal family.

If Spirit Hall had not interfered back then, the Heaven Dou Empire would have long been destroyed by the Star Luo Empire's army.

From top to bottom, the Star Luo Empire looked down on the Heaven Dou Empire.

Qian Renxue ignored Zhu Zhuqing. Tilting her head as she looked at Qiangu Aoshi, she asked in confusion,

"Aoshi, you only left for one day. Why did you come back so quickly?"

Qiangu Aoshi smiled. "I prepared a gift, so naturally I came back to give it to Sister Xue'er."

As he spoke, Qiangu Aoshi took a golden-red rose from his Hundred Treasure Pouch. A faint halo radiated around it.

When Qian Renxue saw the golden-red rose glowing with a halo, surprise filled her expression. Her cheeks reddened slightly, and ripples like water stirred in her eyes.

She hurried over and took the rose from Qiangu Aoshi's hand, her face full of emotion.

Qian Renxue had lived too repressively!

She had been sent to the Heaven Dou imperial palace at the age of nine. After so many years of scheming and deception, she had long been exhausted beyond measure.

Many people had given her gifts, but they had all been gifts for "Xue Qinghe."

Now, Qiangu Aoshi's gift was for Qian Renxue.

That made Qian Renxue cherish it all the more. When she looked at Qiangu Aoshi again, her eyes had become a little moist.

She turned sideways and wiped the corners of her eyes, unwilling to let anyone see her weakness.

Qian Renxue turned back to look at Qiangu Aoshi, her gaze clinging to him like silk.

"Aoshi, this is the best gift I've ever received. I'll treasure this rose dearly."

From that silk-like gaze alone, Qiangu Aoshi knew that Qian Renxue had begun to truly fall for him.

Even he was surprised. Winning over Qian Renxue had gone far more smoothly than he had imagined.

Her father had died early, her mother did not love her, and her grandfather was thousands of miles away. Alone in the Heaven Dou imperial palace, Qian Renxue had spent her days scheming and deceiving others.

A girl starved of love would always crave affection. That was probably the reason.

Qiangu Aoshi explained, "Sister Xue'er, this is Sunshine Rose. It isn't for you to keep—it's for you to eat. This is an immortal herb. It can help raise your soul power, strengthen your foundation, nourish your vitality, and fuse with the power of the sun."

"It should not be difficult for it to raise your soul power to level 70."