A very long time has passed.
The scenery in the garden is constantly changing, from the afternoon with blooming flowers to the late night with stars in the sky, and from late night to the early morning with dim light.
What remains unchanged is the intermittent singing of the girls.
Several white bodies lay side by side on the large soft couch, adding a rich and colorful touch to the garden scenery.
Lu Ling had woken up early, holding the fragile Mu Ningxue in his arms, and was looking at the hanging flowers and vines on the dome in a daze.
The tears on Mu Ningxue's face were still clearly visible, silently announcing how unfairly she had been treated yesterday.
Last time she was with Ye Xin Xia and Jiang Feng, this time it was Mu Tingying and Nan Rongni, and this time, she was even more targeted.
She is already weak. She usually loses repeatedly when facing Lu Ling alone, let alone being bullied by three people together.
"Bad..." Mu Ningxue muttered unconsciously, still frowning slightly, as if he was accusing him of his crimes in his dream.
Lu Ling made no other movements, just hugged her quietly, and gently and slowly stroked her long silver hair scattered on the pillow with his fingertips.
Beside, Mu Tingying woke up at some point. She didn't make a sound, she just opened her beautiful eyes and stared straight at a certain place.
Then she licked her lips, her voice still hoarse as she had just woken up.
"Master... you seem to be in trouble again."
Soon after, Mu Tingying covered his mouth with both hands, his cheeks were bulging, and his throat was rolling slightly, as if he was trying to swallow something.
Nan Rongni was lying next to Mu Ningxue, with unhappiness written all over her soft and weak face.
Because Mu Tingying finished breakfast alone.
Lu Ling waved, and the two women stood up obediently and helped him bathe and change clothes, one on the left and the other on the right.
Not long after, Lu Ling was dressed freshly and looked much more elegant.
"You guys, take good care of Ning Xue."
He looked back at the silver-haired beauty who was still sleeping and gave instructions softly.
"Yes." The two girls nodded obediently.
The figure of Lu Ling completely disappeared into the Spirit Realm.
There are still more than ten days before the official start of the competition. During this time, everyone is busy retreating in order to go further.
After going crazy with the girls once or twice, Lu Ling didn't bother the female team members from the national government anymore.
The essence of Spirit Body can indeed increase their cultivation level, but it may not be a good thing if it increases too quickly. They need time to consolidate their foundation and turn the things they got from him into their own.
Can't disturb the girls, but Lu Ling can disturb... take care of Ling Ling.
This little girl is very sensitive. If she is left alone for too long, she may make many notes for him in her heart.
During this time, he often took her out to play. During the day, he visited the streets and alleys of Venice, and at night, it was an unstoppable "double cultivation" session.
Ling Ling's guess is indeed correct. Spirit Body can not only help her improve her magic skills, but also her mental strength.
Now her Shadow Element has exceeded Intermediate Level, and her mental power has steadily reached Second Realm.
Second Realm's spiritual power!
You know, many Advanced Level mages are just the number one or Second Realm spiritual power.
One ordinary night, Lu Ling took out a delicate small bracelet that he had prepared in advance and gently put it on Ling Ling's thin white wrist.
"This is a magic control tool that can help you control the stars faster."
"Thank you."
Ling Ling looked down at the extra bracelet on his wrist, his fingertips gently stroked its smooth surface, and the corners of his mouth turned up in a small arc.
"No need." Lu Ling stroked her head gently, his smile full of doting.
"Lu Ling, actually some time ago, my sister called me." Ling Ling suddenly showed a sly smile.
"Leng Qing..."
Lu Ling paused for a moment, then asked.
"What did you talk about?"
"My sister asked me what I was doing and wanted me to go back to school. I said we were on a mission and you took good care of me!"
Ling Ling specially emphasized the word "care", as if biting into a particularly sweet candy.
Lu Ling really takes good care of her, taking care of her to the point of death.
"You've learned so badly and you still dare to scare me."
Lu Ling chuckled and stretched out his hands, pinched Ling Ling's soft cheeks and gently pulled them to both sides.
Ling Ling's face was pulled into a small dough in his hands, but instead of slapping his hand away, she showed a more ferocious expression, her big cute eyes staring at Lu Ling's face.
"I dare you!" she threatened.
"..."
Lu Ling took a deep breath and silently gave up the topic.
Although Ling Ling's current physical fitness far exceeds that of Master Advanced Level, her small body still cannot bear another round.
"Sir, how is sister Qingluo?"
Not far away, Yaoyao, who was lying on the bed watching cartoons, suddenly turned his head and looked at him with his big clear blue eyes.
"Let me see..."
Lu Ling closed his eyes and sank his consciousness into the Spirit Realm.
The mature and beautiful woman with long sea-blue hair was sleeping peacefully. She seemed to be aware of his gaze. Her long eyelashes trembled slightly, and then she opened her eyes as clear as the deep sea.
"..."
After a while.
"Qingluo sister, finally see you again!"
Yaoyao jumped into Qingluo's arms, and his whole body hung on her like an octopus.
The plump breasts of the two people were close to each other, and they were having some kind of intimate communication.
"Little one, have you served your master well recently?"
Qingluo stretched out one hand to catch her steadily, and gently supported her back with the other hand, a gentle arc blooming on her face.
She looked at Yaoyao carefully from head to toe. There was no change from the last time they met, and her expression did not appear to be aggrieved.
"No! I'm watching animation!" Yaoyao shook his head vigorously, with an innocent look on his face.
Qingluo's brows immediately knitted together, and he was about to open his mouth to teach this ignorant little guy a lesson.
"Qingluo, don't blame her, the child is still young." Lu Ling quickly stopped her.
"I'm sorry for leaving this mess to you."
Qingluo hugged Yaoyao closer to his arms, raised his hand and gently stroked her soft blue hair, speaking in a helpless and distressed tone.
Yaoyao looked innocent and didn't feel that he had done anything wrong. Instead, he smiled comfortably and happily because of Qingluo's touch, and his whole face lit up a little.
This is what people like most about her... she is full of energy every day, like a little sun that will never go out.
"It's okay, I restricted her freedom. She should love to play." Lu Ling said.
Ever since he knew that Yaoyao had not grown up yet, he had taken special care of her in his heart.
She treats Little Flame Fairy like a free-spirited person. She never asks her to do anything on weekdays. At most, she acts as Ling Ling's bodyguard.
Hearing Lu Ling's words, Qingluo couldn't help but chuckle.
"Indeed, she used to have to visit the entire ocean."
Qingluo couldn't help but chuckle.
It was precisely because of Yaoyao's playfulness that she met Lu Ling and got help from Lu Ling, preserving the last bloodline for the entire Mermaid Clan.
"How are you recovering?" Lu Ling asked.
"Thanks to your healing, I feel much better now. If I maintain this efficiency, I will probably be able to return to my peak condition within a few years."
Qingluo raised his right hand, twisted his fingertips slightly, and a circle of crystal water lines formed in the palm of his hand.
The water patterns flowed and jumped freely in her hands, becoming much more stable than the last time she cast the healing spell.
"It won't take that long. My Blessing Element and Healing Element will become stronger." Lu Ling said firmly, without any intention of showing off, just stating a fact that he was sure of.
"That's right, I have to rely on you a lot..."
Qingluo paused for a moment, then a smile of unknown meaning suddenly appeared in those clear blue eyes.
She raised her eyes to look at him, and the corners of her lips curved into an increasingly public arc. Her voice was lowered a bit lower than before, with a calmness and teasing unique to a mature woman.
"Master."
"..."
Lu Ling actually looked away uncontrollably.
He turned his head and looked at the innocent flowers on the other side of the garden, his ears feeling a little hot.
This face, which had always been calm and composed, showed a rare hint of embarrassment.
She truly is a mature woman, and this mermaid knows how to seduce people.
It's obviously just a different name, but it's so lethal.