Home at Last

It's unclear whether it's because the Qilin Blood and the Ancient Void Dragon are compatible, or because Zi Yan absorbed Qin Yu's blood.

In short, Zi Yan digested Qin Yu's blood in just over an hour.

"Qin Yu, I want more."

To everyone's surprise, the first thing this girl said after she finished digesting was that she wanted a few more drops of blood.

As she spoke, Zi Yan licked her lips.

Qin Yu's blood has an indescribable flavor.

Moreover, Qin Yu's blood not only tastes good, but also has excellent effects.

She had only recently advanced to the Dou Emperor, and after absorbing a few drops of Qin Yu's blood, her foundation instantly became much more stable.

"I also have a big slap here, do you want it?"

"Could you give me a few more drops after I finish fanning you?"

?

Qin Yu was greatly shocked.

Looking at Zi Yan now, she was rubbing her hands together and hunching her shoulders, looking strangely lewd.

"Get out of the way. Do you think my blood is so easy to give? The few drops I gave you were specially condensed using my own power."

"Hmm... okay."

Zi Yan pouted somewhat disappointedly, then smacked her lips a few more times, as if savoring the taste from before.

For some reason, after absorbing those few drops of Qin Yu's blood, she always felt a warm sensation in her body, as if a warm current was constantly flowing through her.

Suddenly, a warm current rushed into Zi Yan's nasal cavity.

"Zi Yan! You... you're bleeding!"

Xiao Yi Xian exclaimed in surprise. Following the warm current, Zi Yan touched her philtrum.

Seeing the bright red blood on her hands, Zi Yan's mind went blank.

She's Magical Beast beast! Just because she drank a few drops of Qin Yu's blood, she got a nosebleed?

After a brainstorming session, Zi Yan's gaze towards Qin Yu became fervent once again.

This is a walking, all-around tonic!

With Qin Yu around, she won't have to struggle to find medicinal herbs anymore!

"You brat, don't think I don't know what you're thinking. I'll only give it to you once a month at most."

"Hehe, it's okay, once a month is fine."

Oh no, the price was too high; it should be changed to once every two months.

The three then returned to Wutan City together.

"You, from now on, walk in front of me when we're on the road."

Upon arriving in Wutan City, Qin Yu's first words were to Zi Yan.

"Why?"

"I heard you swallowing your saliva at least ten times along the way. Tell me why!"

Zi Yan stuck out her tongue awkwardly. What could she do?

Who could blame them when Qin Yu's blood smelled so good and tasted so delicious?

"Tch, weren't you going to use your own blood to help Xiao Yi Xian solve her constitution problem? How come you can't even have a taste for it when it comes to me? You're being unfair!"

"You're only just finding out?"

Qin Yu shrugged and readily admitted it.

"..."

Zi Yan was speechless for a moment, because what Qin Yu said didn't seem to make any sense.

Qin Yu doesn't favor Xiao Yi Xian, who else would he favor?

Hmm, Qing Lin might count as one too.

The fact that Qin Yu could bring in Hai Bo Dong, that grumpy old man, to be Qing Lin's bodyguard shows that Qin Yu definitely has a soft spot for Qing Lin.

"Alright, let's hurry home. Senior Hai Bo Dong should still be supervising Qing Lin's cultivation right now."

Xiao Yi Xian interrupted the two in time, urging them to go home quickly.

"Still cultivating at this hour?"

Qin Yu looked up at the bright moon hanging high in the sky and couldn't help but feel a little puzzled.

Is Hai Bo Dong this strict with Qing Lin too?

"Sister Qing Lin recently tamed her first snake pet, but she's not yet very skilled at controlling the power of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils. Senior Hai Bo Dong meant well."

The Xiao Yi Xian provided further explanation.

"I know that being strict isn't a bad thing; it can even help Qing Lin improve faster."

The three walked through the familiar streets and alleys of Wutan City and stopped in front of a small courtyard in the west of the city.

In the courtyard, a small figure sat cross-legged on the bluestone slab in the center, surrounded by a relatively strong but quite stable Dou Qi qi.

In front of her, a small, entirely green snake was coiled up.

The little snake's body glowed slightly, moving in rhythm with Qing Lin's breathing, as if cooperating with her cultivation.

Hai Bo Dong sat on the recliner next to him, his mind constantly focused, paying close attention to the flow of Dou Qi within Qing Lin's body.

Although Hai Bo Dong is powerful, he does not possess this special physique.

All he could do was keep an eye on her cultivation to prevent her from making any mistakes during her exploration.

Qing Lin tried for a long time with her eyes closed, and a fine layer of sweat had already seeped out from her forehead.

The Green-Ring Bamboo Snake flicked its tongue a few times in front of her, emitting a soft hissing sound, before its luster gradually faded.

Clearly, Qing Lin failed to convert its power into its own Dou Qi.

A moment later, Qing Lin opened her eyes, her small face showing an unconcealable look of disappointment.

She turned her head, about to say something to Hai Bo Dong, but her gaze inadvertently fell on the three figures standing at the gate of the courtyard.

Her gaze swept over Zi Yan and Xiao Yi Xian, finally settling on the figure that was much more robust than she remembered.

Qing Lin paused for a moment, blinked, and looked at it carefully again.

"... Brother Qin Yu?"

Qin Yu walked forward with a smile, squatted down, and gently patted her head.

"How's your cultivation going?"

Qing Lin's earlier disappointment vanished instantly after he rubbed her like that. She nuzzled her head against his palm and said in a slightly coquettish tone:

"Grandpa Hai Bo Dong helped me catch that Green-Ring Bamboo Snake, but... I don't think I know how to use it for cultivation."

Qin Yu glanced down at the Green-Ring Bamboo Snake that was coiled in front of Qing Lin and had quieted down, and said softly:

"It's only just begun, don't be impatient."

"There's no one here to teach you how to use the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils; you'll have to figure it out yourself little by little."

Qing Lin looked up at him, blinked twice, and asked again:

"Brother Qin Yu, how come you... have grown so much bigger?"

Qin Yu chuckled at her words.

"We went out and got something nice to eat."

Although Qing Lin was puzzled, she saw Qin Yu smile and laughed along with him.

She has grown quite a bit taller in the past year, transforming from a thin and petite little girl into a young woman.

Unfortunately, Qin Yu's physique also "upgraded" at the same time, so the difference between the two looked almost unchanged from before.

At this moment, Hai Bo Dong had already stood up from the recliner, carrying a teacup, and slowly walked over, unable to hide his smugness.

"How about my skill level? You've only been gone for less than a year, and I've already brought Qing Lin to the Dou Zhe."

"Hmm, Elder Hai is amazing. This speed is even faster than mine back in the day."

Hai Bo Dong's lips curled up slightly at the compliment.

That's it, that's it.

Just as Qin Yu was about to speak, Qing Lin moved closer and tugged at his sleeve:

"Brother Qin Yu, how long will you stay this time?"

Qin Yu lowered his head, looked into her bright, sparkling eyes, thought for a moment, and said:

"We should be able to stay a little longer."

Qing Lin immediately smiled, her eyes crinkling into crescent moons.

Zi Yan clicked her tongue behind her and muttered under her breath, "Favoritism."

The group entered the house chatting and laughing, with Hai Bo Dong walking at the back, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes.

The courtyard has finally become lively again.