I Want to Sleep Hugging It

"Xiao Feng, you can come in now."

"Then I'm coming in."

Lin Feng stepped into the greenhouse, and his eyes immediately lit up.

Qian Renxue was leaning against a tree trunk not far from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

Her skin was smooth as cream, her eyes held the softness of autumn waters, and her almond eyes carried a faint trace of fatigue.

Her golden hair fell to her waist, gleaming beneath the sunlight filtering down from above the greenhouse.

Beneath the Purple Gauze Dress she had changed into was Qian Renxue's increasingly striking figure.

Having refined the two Immortal Grasses, she had grown taller and more shapely. Her chest was full and supple, while beneath the curves of her flexible waist and hips were a pair of fair, slender legs.

Seeing Lin Feng stare in a daze, Qian Renxue curled her lips.

She walked gracefully toward him, placed a finger over her cherry lips, and parted them slightly.

"Have you seen enough, little brother?"

Lin Feng smiled.

"Do you want me to have seen enough?"

Qian Renxue froze for a moment, then shot Lin Feng a reproachful look. She buried her head in his chest, slipped her arms beneath his armpits, and hugged him tightly.

"Thank you, Xiao Feng."

Lin Feng gently wrapped an arm around her back.

"Do we need to say that between us? How do the two Immortal Grasses feel? You should be immune to water and fire now, and resistant to all poisons, right?"

Relaxing, Qian Renxue smiled faintly.

"Yes. My physical constitution and Spiritual Power are now definitely enough to absorb a 10,000 Year Soul Ring.

But I'm really tired today. Let's go back first."

"As you wish."

The Ice Fire Immortal Grasses had not increased Qian Renxue's Soul Power, but they had elevated her foundation to an entirely different level.

Her cultivation speed would only grow faster in the future. With Tang San's aptitude, he could raise three levels within one or two months.

Thinking of Tang San, Lin Feng could not help recalling the issue of his true aptitude.

He had only attained Innate Full Soul Power because he had cultivated the Mysterious Heaven Skill since childhood.

If it was said that his Cultivation Method could not break through because he lacked a Soul Ring, then why had he directly reached level 13 after absorbing one?

That showed his Soul Power had continued growing all along. Now that was interesting—his original aptitude definitely could not have been at the level of Innate Full Soul Power.

Otherwise, with the Mysterious Heaven Skill and the aptitude of Innate Full Soul Power, how could his Soul Power Level have been eight levels lower than Dai Mubai, who was three years older, when he first appeared?

His true aptitude had definitely improved only after the Ice and Fire Body Tempering. After getting that cheat, he had surged ahead without equal.

Lin Feng grumbled inwardly. Seeing that Qian Renxue had not moved, he felt somewhat puzzled before suddenly realizing why.

Amid a startled cry, he scooped Qian Renxue up by the waist and carried her outside.

Qian Renxue hooked her delicate arms around Lin Feng's neck and looked up at him from an angle, smiling sweetly.

This guy finally knew how to take the initiative and be forceful for once.

The Innate Treasure Pearl glowed between Qian Renxue's lower abdomen, easing her fatigue.

It brought an aura as refreshing as a spring breeze.

"Xiao Feng, your pearl seems to have changed. It feels warmer than before. It's so comfortable."

Lin Feng thought about it.

"It probably began when I formed my Second Soul Vein. Red mist-like matter appeared around the pearl."

"I see. Xiao Feng, lend me the pearl tonight. I want to sleep hugging it."

"No problem."

Qian Renxue closed her eyes and smiled.

Chrysanthemum Douluo sat bored on a tree branch outside the Poison Barrier, silently studying the illustrations in the booklets Lin Feng had given him earlier.

From time to time, he nodded and clicked his tongue appreciatively.

When he saw the two emerge, he casually tucked the booklets away, jumped down from the branch, and said meaningfully, "Young Master, Xiao Feng, have you finished absorbing them already?"

Qian Renxue glared at Chrysanthemum Douluo irritably. This third wheel—why was he everywhere?

She pointed a jade-like finger at Chrysanthemum Douluo.

"The two of us will walk by ourselves. Chrysanthemum Grandpa, don't stay by our side."

Uh...

"Alright..."

Chrysanthemum Douluo's heart twitched. He silently retreated, though actually leaving was impossible.

He could only quietly clear the way ahead of them.

"Xiao Feng, let's go. By the way, won't it be hard for you to exert strength if you carry me?"

With a soft laugh, Lin Feng put Qian Renxue down, crouched, and patted his back.

"Hehe."

Qian Renxue blinked her azure eyes.

She stepped forward and clung to Lin Feng's back.

Lin Feng supported Qian Renxue's soft thighs, feeling the tender smoothness against his back as ripples stirred in his heart.

Qian Renxue stroked Lin Feng's hair and gave an order.

"Set off!"

When the two were about to leave Sunset Forest, Chrysanthemum Douluo naturally carried them back.

They also stopped by to greet Dugu Bo.

Yet the time spent along the way had already satisfied Qian Renxue's longing.

After all, she would soon be carrying out her mission, and then she would not have nearly as much time with Xiao Feng.

Even if there were not so many occasions requiring the eldest prince to appear, as a prince, there were still places where she had to show herself.

With several hours disappearing from every day, she had to make up for some of it now, though it could never truly be enough.

Leaning against Lin Feng's shoulder, Qian Renxue felt a trace of regret over accepting this mission.

But if she gave up now and returned to Spirit Hall, she would definitely have to face that older sister's mockery.

Given Qian Renxue's personality, she could never accept that.

More importantly, Qian Renxue had a clear understanding of her identity. As Spirit Hall's Young Master, she had accepted this mission.

There was no reason to withdraw halfway through. Otherwise, others would look down on her, and how could she command respect in the future?

Qian Renxue sighed inwardly. Forget it, it was only a few hours anyway. She could just treat it as the time she had originally set aside for Ling Yuan Jie.

By that calculation, did that mean she had actually gained something? How strange...

When they returned to their base, a black-clad figure had already been waiting in the courtyard for quite some time.

"Old Ghost? Why are you back? Don't you need to monitor Xue Qinghe's movements?"

Gui Mei tugged down the brim of his hood, his voice slightly hoarse.

"He went to the Imperial Palace today. Xue Ye probably summoned him for something.

The Noble Banquet in a week will bring many high-ranking officials and nobles. As a prince, he truly needs to be properly taught the etiquette and ways of dealing with people."

Qian Renxue nodded.

"But don't let your guard down. With the mission Time Point approaching, you need to be even more alert.

Ghost Grandpa, I'll have to trouble you to observe him for a few more days. Thank you for your hard work."

Gui Mei cupped his hands.

"This is my duty."

Chrysanthemum Douluo patted Gui Mei's shoulder.

"Since you don't need to watch him tonight, come over here. I have something good to show you, and I also have some Whale Rubber for you."

Gui Mei's expression shifted.

"Oh? You found that Whale Rubber rumored to improve physical strength? I wonder whether it is effective?"

Qian Renxue nodded. "It is indeed effective. Ghost Grandpa may use it himself or give it to the younger generation under his care."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

"Oh, enough of that. Come here, come here. I'll show you some art. This is good stuff, not something you see every day."

Gui Mei was dragged away by Chrysanthemum Douluo with a bewildered expression.

Qian Renxue looked curiously in the direction they had left, then poked Lin Feng.

"What treasure did Chrysanthemum Grandpa get?

Why was he in such a hurry to show Ghost Grandpa?"

Lin Feng kept a straight face.

"How would I know? Perhaps it's some antique curiosity."