A long while later.
Under Qin Xiao's gaze, Zhu Zhuqing's long eyelashes fluttered twice before she slowly opened her eyes.
When she recognized the familiar figure before her, delight spread across Zhu Zhuqing's face. "Your Holiness."
A smile tugged at Qin Xiao's lips. "Your cultivation broke through, didn't it?"
"Yes!"
Zhu Zhuqing nodded vigorously. "Your Holiness, the immortal herb you gave me was truly incredible. My cultivation went straight from rank thirty-five to rank forty, and I feel like that still isn't the limit."
Astonishment rang undisguised in her voice.
She had never imagined that such a treasure existed on the Douluo Continent.
"Haha, as long as your strength improved, that's what matters. Don't think about anything else for now. Just focus on consolidating your cultivation. Tomorrow, I'll take you to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt for a soul ring."
Qin Xiao laughed and reached out to ruffle the girl's hair.
Zhu Zhuqing gently nuzzled his palm, then asked, "Your Holiness, aren't you staying the night?"
"Staying the night..."
Remembering their intimacy the night before, Qin Xiao felt tempted.
Still, he shook his head. "As I just said, you've only just broken through. Right now, you should concentrate on consolidating your cultivation. Try to see whether you've fully refined the herb's medicinal power, too, and improve your strength as much as possible."
After hearing his words, Zhu Zhuqing hesitated for a moment before reluctantly nodding. "All right, then..."
He left Zhu Zhuqing's room.
Qin Xiao felt a little hot and bothered.
He had to admit that, if Zhu Zhuqing hadn't just taken an immortal herb, he really would have taken her right then and there.
Clatter.
Qin Xiao felt his foot strike something, and a sharp clattering came from below.
He looked down. Was that a wine