Nourishment for Ascending to Godhood

Qin Ye returned to the spectator stands.

Ning Rongrong and the others had already gathered their belongings, ready to return to Shrek Academy.

"Brother Ye! You're back!"

Ning Rongrong ran over cheerfully and took Qin Ye's arm. "You really stole the spotlight tonight, Brother Ye. On my way back, several girls by the roadside were asking for your contact information. You're so handsome!"

"Haha, really? But I can't take all the credit. Everyone did very well tonight. To reward you all, I think I'll take everyone out for a proper feast. We can call it a late-night snack."

Qin Ye had originally planned to play some little games with Ning Rongrong and the others that night, but after Zhu Yan had quenched the flames of his desire, he had clearly lost interest.

"Yay! Then let's hurry! I barely ate this afternoon, and my tummy's starving now." Ning Rongrong raised both hands and started toward the Great Soul Arena's exit as she spoke.

Just as Qin Ye and the others were about to follow, someone suddenly called out to him from behind.

"Qin Ye! You coward! Are you trying to run away because you're too scared to fight me?"

Tang San stood behind Qin Ye, pointing at him and hurling abuse.

Qin Ye picked at his ear helplessly. "Honestly, how did I forget about a fly like you?"

Qin Ye glanced back at Tang San.

"I've already fought ten matches today. How many have you fought? A two-ring soul master comes running over to challenge a one-ring soul master like me? Tang San, have you no shame?"

"Exactly! Brother Ye worked so hard in the ring today, and you still came over to challenge him. Are you deliberately trying to make things difficult for him?" Ning Rongrong doubled back, planted her hands on her hips, and blocked Tang San's path in front of Qin Ye, glaring at him angrily.

"I..." Tang San paused. "This has nothing to do with you. This is between Qin Ye and me. I suggest you keep your nose out of it."

"Oh? Is that so? Hmph, unfortunately for you, sticking my nose into things is what I like best." Ning Rongrong folded her arms across her chest and raised her eyebrows at Tang San provocatively. "I can't stand petty men like you who take advantage of someone when they're vulnerable. If you've got the guts, come hit me!"

"What! You!" Just as Tang San was about to step forward, Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu moved in front of Ning Rongrong.

"Tang San, what are you trying to do? Bully us girls?" Zhu Zhuqing summoned her martial soul. An agile spirit cat curled around her shoulders, its icy gaze fixed on Tang San.

"Tang San, you feel more and more like a stranger to me. I really regret spending so long by your side. Now, just looking at you makes me sick." Xiao Wu's words pierced Tang San's heart like steel needles, choking back the words that had risen in his chest.

"You... all of you..."

Tang San felt his world about to collapse.

Why did the whole world have to oppose him? Why did every woman in the world revolve around Qin Ye? First Zhu Zhuqing, then Ning Rongrong, and finally Xiao Wu.

When exactly had Qin Ye won over these three girls? What gave him the right to live so comfortably?

"All right, there's no need to waste explanations on someone like him." Qin Ye gestured for Xiao Wu and the others to calm down.

"Tang San, if you want a duel, fine. We can fight another day. As for today? Heh, sorry, but I have beauties to keep company. If you really have nothing to do, you can go visit the brothels with Ma Hongjun. Just be careful not to catch anything. Hahaha."

With that, Qin Ye turned casually and headed toward the Great Soul Arena's exit.

"Come on, everyone. Let's go."

Ning Rongrong and the others gave Tang San a cold snort, then followed Qin Ye out of the Great Soul Arena.

Tang San stood rooted to the spot in a daze, not knowing what to do.

"What meaning does my life even have anymore? Is this really the life I wanted?"

Dai Mubai approached from behind and patted his shoulder.

"Mubai? Did you come to comfort me?" Tang San turned his head. "I noticed you following me a while ago. Thank you. I'm fine now. I just need some peace and quiet."

"No, you've got it wrong."

Dai Mubai immediately cut short Tang San's self-indulgent gratitude.

"Before Dean Flender left, he specifically told me to make you do extra training every night. If you don't finish, you don't get to eat the next day. You're to train until you have no strength left to stir up trouble."

Dai Mubai tightened his grip on Tang San's shoulder slightly.

"The dean also said that if you don't want to be expelled from Shrek tomorrow, don't even think about slacking off. I saw you still had enough energy to challenge Qin Ye just now, so I'm sure you won't suddenly pretend to be ill, right, Tang San?"

Tang San felt worse than if someone had shoved a mouthful of shit down his throat.

So all this time, Dai Mubai hadn't been following him to offer comfort. He was there to keep him under surveillance!

Why hadn't he realized it sooner? Didn't this make him look like a complete clown?!

"Stop standing there in a daze. Come with me."

Dai Mubai dragged Tang San out of the Great Soul Arena, and Tang San's heart almost stopped beating.

"Could this world get any darker?"

"Yay! Dinner tonight was so much fun! We have to get together again!"

Ning Rongrong held a bottle of juice and cheered exuberantly on a sofa in the karaoke lounge. After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Qin Ye had brought them to the dance hall to work off their meal.

Before long, the utterly exhausted Ning Rongrong lay down on the sofa and fell fast asleep. Zhu Zhuqing, whose strength Qin Ye had drained, also leaned into a corner and slept alone. Only Xiao Wu remained perched on the sofa, staring hazily at the floor, looking as though she would drift off at any moment.

"Xiao Wu."

Qin Ye sat down beside Xiao Wu and called her name.

"Hmm? Brother Ye? What is it?"

Xiao Wu turned her head sleepily and yawned. "Haah... today was so tiring. Aren't you going to rest, Brother Ye?"

"Me? I am a little tired, but I wanted to take this opportunity to talk with you some more. Zhu Zhuqing and Rongrong are both asleep now. Isn't there anything you want to tell me?"

Qin Ye opened his arms to Xiao Wu and drew her delicate body into his embrace. Drowsy and barely conscious, Xiao Wu offered no resistance, nestling against his chest like an obedient little rabbit.

"Brother Ye..."

After a while, Xiao Wu spoke.

"Do you think you'll become a god someday?"

"Oh? What makes you ask?"

"I heard my mother say that once you become a god, you can bring her back to life and reunite me with my family. I was just wondering... would you help me, Brother Ye?"

Qin Ye cradled Xiao Wu's head against his chest and whispered in her ear, "Yes. If that day really comes, I'll help you, Xiao Wu. You're my little sister. How could I possibly refuse?"

"Really? Mm, you're so good to me, Brother Ye. I like... Brother Ye the most."

As Xiao Wu spoke, she drifted off in Qin Ye's warm embrace. In the entire private room, Qin Ye was the only one still awake.

Qin Ye arranged the three girls neatly on the sofa and admired their sleeping forms with a satisfied expression, as though surveying the spoils that belonged to him.

"Three truly exquisite beauties in the making. Heh."

Qin Ye summoned his heart demon martial soul. The black mist behind him transformed into three black ropes that extended to the girls' waists, like three bonds holding their souls firmly captive.

"Before long, Xiao Wu and the others' martial souls will be completely corrupted. With the Shrek Seven Devils as nourishment, the day I ascend to godhood won't be far away."

Qin Ye swept his hand, and dark soul power flowed through the chains into Xiao Wu and the others' bodies. The atmosphere throughout the dance hall turned sinister.

After tonight, Xiao Wu and the others would become even more obedient to Qin Ye, and he would also obtain Xiao Wu's and Ning Rongrong's martial souls.

At this point, all three girls of the Shrek Seven Devils had fallen completely.