Ding! Xiao Wu's corruption value +30. Xiao Wu's current corruption value: 30. Total accumulated corruption value: 80 points.
A hint of greed entered Qin Ye's gaze as he looked at Xiao Wu. Her corruption is rising so fast. Once I bring up Spirit Hall, her corruption value will probably skyrocket again. Shrek really is a wonderful place. Their corruption values rise much faster than ordinary people's.
That night, Qin Ye rested in Zhu Zhuqing's bed, with her tending to him the whole time. After witnessing his resolve to risk his life to shield her from an arrow, Zhu Zhuqing had fallen completely in love with him. The beauty who had once been as cold and aloof as an iceberg now resembled a tamed house cat, gently keeping watch beside Qin Ye without leaving his side.
"Zhu Zhuqing," Qin Ye whispered to Zhu Zhuqing, who was sleeping with her head resting beside the bed, careful not to disturb the sleeping Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong. Since he had taken her bed and she needed to care for him, she could only sit in a chair and lean over the bedside to sleep.
"What is it?" Zhu Zhuqing raised her head and looked at Qin Ye in confusion, her purple eyes dazzling in the pale moonlight. The lights in the room had already been extinguished, and only a sliver of moonlight shone through the window.
Zhu Zhuqing's bed stood in the corner of the room, directly facing the window.
Lying in bed, Qin Ye took her cool little hand. "Thank you. You really startled me when you stepped forward to defend me. In all my life, that was the first time anyone had willingly come to protect me."
In Slaughter City, Qin Ye had always used servants as disposable shields, without any feelings for them whatsoever. The deeply heartfelt protection Zhu Zhuqing had offered him tonight was something he had never experienced before.
"It was nothing." Zhu Zhuqing smiled warmly and placed her other hand over his. "We're partners. You watch over me, and I protect you. Our hearts will always be together."
Her black hair spilled over her shoulders. Bathed in the bright moonlight, her moving smile resembled that of a pure maiden of the moon, touching Qin Ye's soul deeply.
Qin Ye smiled softly. "Zhu Zhuqing, you're truly beautiful." Suddenly, he sat up, pulled her onto the bed, and rolled over, pinning her against the corner by the wall.
"Ah? Qin Ye, you..." Zhu Zhuqing flushed scarlet, too nervous to know what to do.
"Shh." Qin Ye rested a finger lightly against her crimson lips. "Xiao Wu and Rongrong are still sleeping. Don't wake them. Don't worry. I promise I won't touch you before we're married."
Qin Ye gently wrapped his arms around her slender waist and whispered tenderly into her ear. "You've had a tiring day too. Rest in bed. I'll wake you before Xiao Wu and the others get up. Don't be afraid."
"Then... all right." Feeling his sturdy arms around her, Zhu Zhuqing tingled all over and no longer had the strength to push him away. Held in his embrace, she slowly closed her eyes and nestled against his chest like a kitten, falling into a deep sleep.
The faint moonlight lay over her face like a veil, making her look like a beautiful bride. Qin Ye gazed at the beauty in his arms, a slight smile curling his lips. "Zhu Zhuqing, you're a good girl. I'm finding it harder and harder to let you go."
"Heart Demon, begin. Be gentle, and don't wake her," Qin Ye told the Heart Demon inside him.
"Understood." The Heart Demon saluted respectfully. "Rest assured, Master. I promise to be gentle. I absolutely won't wake her."
The Heart Demon first wove a beautiful dream in Zhu Zhuqing's mind. Only after confirming that she had entered a deep sleep did he begin corrupting her.
Qin Ye's soul power flowed steadily into Zhu Zhuqing's body. Without her noticing, her martial soul, the Hell Spirit Cat, had already begun to mutate. Its black fur grew even darker, its long claws sharper, and even its lively feline eyes gained a bewitching allure.
By the time the morning sun rose, Zhu Zhuqing had completed her corruption in her sleep.
Ding! Zhu Zhuqing's corruption value +35. Zhu Zhuqing's current corruption value: 85. Total accumulated corruption value: 115 points.
"Zhu Zhuqing, Zhu Zhuqing, wake up. Zhu Zhuqing." Qin Ye gently patted her shoulder. "If you don't get up now, Xiao Wu and the others will wake up."
Zhu Zhuqing opened her hazy, sleepy eyes, and Qin Ye's handsome face came into view, framed by the sunlight. Without thinking, she murmured, "So handsome."
The next moment, she actually reached out of her own accord and hooked an arm around his shoulders, drawing her sleepy face close to his.
Mwah.
Zhu Zhuqing planted a light kiss on his cheek, leaving a red kiss mark. She gazed at him tenderly. "Qin Ye, I've noticed that you seem even more handsome. I like you so much."
Qin Ye brushed up her lovely hair and smiled. "Heh, Zhu Zhuqing, you've learned to be naughty." He leaned toward her collarbone, flashing his white teeth in a wicked smile. "But I like it."
Qin Ye kissed her intoxicating collarbone firmly, leaving a love bite that belonged to him alone, before reluctantly getting out of bed.
His kiss left Zhu Zhuqing blushing crimson. She shot him a reproachful glance while covering the love bite with her clothes. "You lecher. How am I supposed to face anyone like this?"
Qin Ye chuckled and stroked her slender waist. "Isn't this good? It tells everyone that this lovely flower has already been claimed. From now on, you belong only to me."
"Hmph, smooth talker." Zhu Zhuqing extended her cat claws and lightly scratched his chest, then swayed her waist as she walked seductively toward the door.
"I'll go wash up first. You should wash up too. See you in the square."
Qin Ye rubbed his ticklish chest, watching the deliberate sway of her waist and the cat tail swinging from side to side. It felt as though a fire were burning inside him.
What an enchanting little temptress. Zhu Zhuqing really has learned to be naughty. Qin Ye opened his mouth and let out a long breath, suppressing the flames in his heart. This was all basic practice in Slaughter City. Soul masters who couldn't control their emotions had long since died there.
With a helpless smile, Qin Ye went out to wash his face and straighten his clothes, then stood in the square to wait for everyone to assemble.
Today was their first day at Shrek Academy. Unless something unexpected happened, Flender would certainly have them gather here.
"Everyone! Assemble!"
Sure enough, Flender suddenly flew above the square, his voice spreading rapidly through the academy with the aid of soul power.
Flender landed steadily and immediately spotted Qin Ye, who had arrived early. "Oh, your wound's healed?" He patted Qin Ye's shoulder. "How did you sleep last night? I only refrained from going in and disturbing you because you knew how to behave. Aren't you going to show a little more appreciation, boy?"
Looking at Flender's shifty eyes, Qin Ye casually tossed him a bag of Gold Soul Coins. "There are five hundred Gold Soul Coins in there. Surely you're satisfied now, Dean Flender?"
"Mm, a promising pupil." Flender put away the Gold Soul Coins and stood in the center of the square, waiting for the others to gather.
While they waited, Qin Ye asked curiously, "Dean Flender, how are we going to train today?"
At his question, the corners of Flender's mouth lifted into a meaningful smile. "Heh heh, you'll find out soon enough. Today, we're going somewhere called the Soto Great Soul Arena."
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