For a month, Tang San and the others trained day and night in the Sea God's Light, not letting go of any possibility of becoming stronger, and even putting their daily food and drink there.
When they arrived at the Sea God's Light again, Tang San and the others had just come down from Sea God's Light. Everyone was covered in sweat, but they all looked refreshed.
Everyone laughed when Qi Ling arrived, and Ma Hongjun said smugly, " Boss Qi! Why are you so late? Your record has already been broken by us!"
"Oh? Who broke through it? It's so amazing!" Qi Ling asked curiously. However, Zhu Zhuqing had already been able to climb the ninety-ninth step, so breaking through the hundredth step shouldn't be difficult for her.
" Xiao San, Zhu Zhuqing, and Tianyi, the three of them have already broken through the hundredth level!" Ma Hongjun laughed. "The rest of us are a bit behind. Boss Dai, Hu Liena, and I are at level 80, Rongrong is at level 70, Oscar is at level 60, and even Xiangxiang has broken through level 30!"
"Wow? You guys are amazing! You're much faster than I expected," Qi Ling said with a smile. "So, who's the person who's climbed the highest number of steps so far?"
"Of course it's Zhu Zhuqing. Zhu Zhuqing can already climb 121 steps without any help. Xiao San and Tianyi just broke through 110 steps," Ma Hongjun said. "I really don't know how they did it."
"Perhaps it's about persistence. Under the same conditions, of course, the more persistent person is more likely to succeed," Qi Ling said.
Tang San and Zhu Zhuqing need no introduction; both are resolute and exceptionally strong, so Qi Ling was not surprised by their achievements.
But if we were to say who among them has the strongest will, it would undoubtedly be Yu Tianyi. Bearing the hatred of her entire family, her perseverance is unmatched by anyone else.
Although she wasn't particularly noticeable, she was just as hardworking as anyone else, and she always pushed herself to the limit in order to become stronger.
Even as her teacher, Qi Ling's biggest concern wasn't how to teach or train her, but how to prevent her from getting injured and from overdrawing her potential. When she ran too fast, Qi Ling had to step in and slow her down.
So at this moment, Qi Ling didn't say anything, but came to Yu Tianyi's side, took her hand and looked at it, and also checked her internal condition. Fortunately, although it was very difficult, it didn't reach the point of damaging herself.
"Why are you being so good this time? You didn't force yourself?" Qi Ling patted Yu Tianyi's hair and asked with concern.
Yu Tianyi blushed and said, "Because Sister Qing always stops me from pushing myself too hard."
"Oh? Zhu Zhuqing? When did Zhu Zhuqing become so considerate?" Qi Ling asked in surprise.
Yu Tianyi smiled and said, "It's not just Sister Qing, everyone takes good care of me. It's just that at my height, only Sister Qing can go up there."
"Hmm, that's impressive!" Qi Ling laughed. "In three days, Master will come and climb with you!"
"Really? Master, does that mean your power can be restored?" Yu Tianyi immediately realized what Qi Ling meant when she heard this.
"Smart, you've found a way, as long as that guy doesn't go too far," Qi Ling Qi Ling said, but she was really unsure about the Dragon Maiden's unrestrained and extraordinary nature.
After three long days, Sea Dragon Douluo approached Qi Ling early in the morning and Lingling said to him, "Today is the deadline. Why haven't you left yet? Do you really not take my words seriously?"
"Don't be in such a hurry, Sea Dragon Douluo. The Dragon Maiden said she has something to tell you today. Don't you want to know what it is?" Qi Ling said with a smile.
Upon hearing that the Dragon Maiden had actually taken the initiative to seek him out, Sea Dragon Douluo couldn't help but show a delighted expression, but then he said in a pretentious tone, "Don't think that just because you've asked the Dragon Maiden Girl to be your shield, I'll let you off the hook. Qi Ling, you must leave Sea God Island today!"
"Okay, okay, whatever you say, but let's go find the Dragon Maiden first. You don't want to keep her waiting, do you?" Qi Ling said.
Sea Dragon Douluo thought to himself, "I can deal with Qi Ling anytime anyway, it's more important to respond to the Dragon Maiden Girl first." So he arrogantly said to Qi Ling, "Where is the Dragon Maiden Girl? Take me there quickly!"
"Alright, sir, this way please!" Qi Ling said with a smile, then led the Sea Dragon Douluo to the forest on Sea God Island, which was the Dragon Maiden's favorite place.
There, the two met the Dragon Maiden as they had hoped. Upon seeing Qi Ling, the Dragon Maiden was overjoyed and vanished from her spot, instantly reappearing beside Qi Ling. She took her arm and said, "Master, you're right on time! Were you so impatient?"
Qi Ling was already used to the Dragon Maiden's ability to Teleportation, and said, "Of course! I've been waiting for this day for a long time. It's easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to frugality."
If it weren't for the fact that his strength hadn't fully recovered, he wouldn't have bothered with this Sea Dragon; wouldn't it have been better to just punch it straight into the trench?
Seeing the two so intimate, Sea Dragon Douluo couldn't help but feel angry, but he still said, " Dragon Maiden Girl, what can I do for you?"
"Huh? I wasn't looking for you, Sea Dragon. What could I possibly want with you?" the Dragon Maiden asked, puzzled.
Sea Dragon was stunned for a moment, then looked angrily at Qi Ling. Qi Ling shrugged helplessly. "See, didn't the Dragon Maiden talk to you? I didn't lie to you, did I?"
Qi Ling's statement was clearly absurd and unreasonable, Sea Dragon Douluo could no longer contain his anger.
But just as he was about to lash out, Qi Ling smiled and said to him, "Alright, Sea Dragon, haven't you been demanding an explanation from me? Now I'll give you one: leave this place, or die."
Sea Dragon Douluo looked at Qi Ling and said incredulously, " Qi Ling, are you crazy? Do you know who you're talking to?"
"You're the one who doesn't understand, Sea Dragon. A three-year period... oh, it seems you only waited three days," Qi Ling said. "Never mind, that's not important. Dragon Maiden, help me restore my strength now!"
"Yes, Master!" The Dragon Maiden giggled, and then did something that surprised both men present—she actually kissed Qi Ling directly, and it was a rather passionate and deep kiss.
Qi Ling stared wide-eyed at the Dragon Maiden so close to her, feeling her captivating softness. Only one thought crossed her mind: So that's what she meant by "slap"? Then it really was a slap!
Of course, no matter how shocked Qi Ling was, she couldn't be as shocked as the other man present. Sea Dragon Douluo was completely dumbfounded by the scene before him. What was going on? Why did the Dragon Maiden Girl kiss that man? Did she call him here just to reject him in this way? Wasn't that too cruel?
When the Dragon Maiden finished her deep kiss, Qi Ling felt something being released from his body—a power he knew all too well, a power that had once belonged to him!