Running the diary really was a shortcut to riches. A few casual teasing words were all it took to get Bond Points for free.
The carriage traveled steadily along the main road leading away from Star Dou Great Forest.
Xiong Shaoqing lounged against the cushions, his left arm around Xiao Wu's slender waist while his right hand toyed with Zhu Zhuqing's soft, seemingly boneless hand.
Having just absorbed her Soul Spirit, Zhu Zhuqing's cool demeanor now carried a hint of languid allure.
"With this Star-Mark Leopard Soul Spirit, Zhu Zhuqing won't just be a tormenting little wildcat anymore. She'll be a swift little cheetah, too." Xiong Shaoqing gently stroked her palm with his fingertip, his voice low and husky, carrying a deadly seductive edge.
Zhu Zhuqing's ears reddened. She shot him a reproachful look, yet nestled into his arms even more docilely.
Xiao Wu immediately grew unhappy. Pouting deeply, she burrowed into Xiong Shaoqing's arms like a rabbit guarding its food. "Big Brother, you're playing favorites! Little Sister Zhu Zhuqing already has such an impressive leopard as her bodyguard."
"Sure, this recultivating body of mine automatically generates Soul Rings when I reach the right rank, but I don't care. When I break through to Level 40, you have to give me a special present to make up for it, too."
"All right, all right." Xiong Shaoqing chuckled and pinched her pert little nose. "When you reach Level 40, your husband will buy up all the sweetest carrots in Suotuo City for you. Then I'll get you some decent jewelry and weapons and arm my little bunny to the teeth. How's that?"
"That's more like it." Only then did Xiao Wu give a couple of satisfied little hums.
Just as the carriage filled with tender intimacy, two streaks of light suddenly