So that evening, Qi Ling went to his room to rest early, because he needed to be in top condition the next day, so he had to get plenty of rest.
That very night, as usual, Xiao Wu quietly Teleportation into Qi Ling's room. Although Qi Ling already knew that Xiao Wu would do this that night, he did not intend to stop her. Or rather, he quite enjoyed this treatment.
" Brother Qi, are you asleep yet?" What was unusual was that Xiao Wu arrived very early today, and after confirming that Qi Ling was still awake, she pounced on Qi Ling Qi Ling's bed, crawled under the covers, then crawled out again, peeking out and resting her head on Qi Ling's chest.
Sensing Xiao Wu's unusual mood, and even a hint of worry, Qi Ling couldn't help but stroke Xiao Wu's hair and say, "What's wrong, Xiao Wu? Is there something you want to tell me?"
"It's nothing, Brother Qi. I just feel so useless. I can't help you at all," Xiao Wu said, somewhat dejectedly. "Besides, my cultivation isn't as good as Zhu Zhuqing's and Tianyi's. I'm only at level seventy-seven with Soul Power."
Qi Ling couldn't help but laugh and said, "Hehe, Xiao Wu, your words will hurt many people. Your current Soul Power Level is quite formidable; there's no need to be so self-deprecating."
"And you said you're no help to me, but actually your very existence is the greatest help to me, don't you know that?"
But Xiao Wu snorted and said, " Brother Qi, that's not how you comfort someone! I don't want to be just a pretty face; I want to be an asset to you."
"You will, silly girl. You will grow to be better than anyone else, and help me more than anyone else," Qi Ling said with a smile. "I have faith in you, and you should have faith in yourself too."
"Really? Brother Qi, you can't lie to me!" Xiao Wu said, then smiled slyly, "If you dare to lie to me, I'll bite you!"
"Alright, alright, stop fidgeting and go back to your room to sleep," Qi Ling said helplessly.
It wasn't that Qi Ling didn't want Xiao Wu to stay here any longer, but Xiao Wu's position on top of him, and her restless wriggling, made it impossible for him not to have wild thoughts, and even caused his body to react.
Xiao Wu looked at Qi Ling and smiled, saying, "Oh, what's wrong, Brother Qi? Why? Am I disturbing your rest? But I'm such a good girl, how could I!"
As Xiao Wu spoke, she twisted and turned, leaving Qi Ling feeling helpless. This girl was definitely doing it on purpose; she was clearly here to challenge her limits, only she was challenging a different kind of limit!
"Hehe, Brother Qi, if you can't resist, then take me!" Xiao Wu said, her eyes seemingly sparkling with a bewitching light, making Qi Ling's heart flutter.
Finally managing to suppress her impulse, Qi Ling said helplessly, "No, Xiao Wu, your first time should be even more precious. I can't bear to take you so hastily."
"But, Brother Qi, I can't hold back anymore," Xiao Wu said unwillingly. "I know you've already... done it with Bibi Dong! Why can't you... do it with me?"
"Huh?! Who told you this?" Qi Ling exclaimed in surprise. Although he had no intention of hiding it, he didn't expect Xiao Wu to find out so quickly.
"It's Sister Dragon Maiden Girl! She mentioned her to us before and even asked if we'd done 'that' with you!" Xiao Wu said.
Qi Ling slapped his forehead in exasperation. Although he knew that the Dragon Maiden was reckless and didn't care about anything, he didn't expect her to talk about this so brazenly.
"Well, Xiao Wu, it's not that I don't want to be with you, it's just..." Qi Ling really didn't know what to say for a moment.
"Hmph, I don't care! Brother Qi, since you can't give me an explanation, then I want the same treatment. At least that's fair!" Xiao Wu said, pouting.
"Besides, there are so many people here, and they're all interested in you. I'm afraid if I don't make my move now, I won't even get second place!"
"I wouldn't do that..." Qi Ling said with a hint of helplessness.
"Oh dear, Brother Qi, he's already so eager to throw himself into my arms, why are you still so hesitant! Am I really that unattractive to you?" Xiao Wu said, dissatisfied.
"Of course not, Xiao Wu, you can't even imagine how attractive you are to me, but I just want to give you the best of everything," Qi Ling said. "How about this, Xiao Wu, after I absorb my Eighth Soul Ring tomorrow, you can do whatever you want, okay?"
"Hey? Why do we have to wait another day? Brother Qi, I can't wait any longer!" Xiao Wu said, protesting.
"Because, Xiao Wu, it's your first time, and I definitely won't be able to resist. It'll take a long time, but then my condition tomorrow won't be guaranteed." Qi Ling finally found an excuse and said to Xiao Wu, " Xiao Wu, you don't want me to have any regrets when I absorb the Soul Ring, do you?"
Xiao Wu thought about it and realized that it made sense. After all, according to the Dragon Maiden, Qi Ling was very strong, and it might take until tomorrow morning, which would certainly have an impact.
"Okay, Brother Qi, then you must get some rest today." Xiao Wu said, leaning close to Qi Ling's lips and quickly kissing him, adding, "I'll go back and wash myself Xiangxiang, hehe, Brother Qi, Xiao Wu will be waiting for you tomorrow!"
Looking at Xiao Wu's adorable appearance, Qi Ling almost couldn't resist keeping her here. Qi Ling felt like a saint for being able to resist such temptation.
After that, Xiao Wu left Qi Ling's room and returned to her own, leaving Qi Ling alone in the room, lying on the bed preparing to sleep.
However, Qi Ling then discovered a very serious problem: she simply couldn't fall asleep!
Come to think of it, after just being tempted by Xiao Wu like that, how could he possibly fall asleep? Would he even be a man?
So, in order to fall asleep, Qi Ling had no choice but to resort to the ultimate method: counting sheep!
"One sheep, two sheep, three sheep..."
"One thousand two hundred and twenty sheep, one thousand two hundred and twenty-one sheep..."
"Twenty-three thousand one hundred and eleven sheep, twenty-three thousand one hundred and twelve sheep..."
Qi Ling ultimately overestimated himself or underestimated the impact Xiao Wu had on his state of mind. When the sun rose the next day, Qi Ling could only helplessly wash his face and prepare to set off. Fortunately, with his current Spiritual Power, not sleeping for a night would not have any effect.