Zhu Zhuqing looked at the liquid in the bottle, which was shimmering with an eerie light, and asked, "What kind of medicine is this?"
"A poison that kills instantly, or a hallucinogenic drug that renders you powerless," Qi Ling said with a smile. "Which would you rather believe?"
Zhu Zhuqing seemed completely unaffected by Qi Ling's joke, so she simply picked up the cup, opened the cap, and drank it all in one gulp.
"Okay, I've already drunk it. So what?" Zhu Zhuqing said calmly.
"You trust me so much, don't you even have a doubt?" Qi Ling said helplessly. Zhu Zhuqing's actions undoubtedly increased the pressure on him.
"Since I've chosen to trust you, I won't pry into the reasons; just obey," Zhu Zhuqing said. "Besides, Qi Ling, you are someone I can trust."
Qi Ling smiled and said, "Okay, so do you feel hot all over now, with your blood flowing faster, your Soul Power out of control, and a strange sensation in your body?"
"I... I think I really felt it." Zhu Zhuqing said with a strange expression. Could it be that Qi Ling really gave her "that kind" of drug?
She had previously stated that he could make any demands of her, so why didn't he take advantage of her then?
Was he looking for an opportunity to be alone with her, so he could make his move?
Now, the timing is perfect, with everything in the right place at the right time; Zhu Zhuqing has delivered herself right to his doorstep.
She knew perfectly well how attractive her body was to men, so she closed her eyes and obediently resigned herself to fate.
After Zhu Zhuqing closed her eyes, she could feel Qi Ling reaching out his hand towards her! She wondered where his hand would go? How would he treat her, so defenseless?
"Smack!" A crisp flick on the forehead snapped Zhu Zhuqing out of her paranoia. She rubbed her forehead, looking at Qi Ling with a wronged expression, not understanding what he meant.
"What are you thinking about, you little brat!" Qi Ling said helplessly. "The thing I gave you to drink is called Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid. It's a medicine that only works on those below level 30 Soul Elder and can increase the speed of Soul Power cultivation."
"One bottle of medicine is effective for one month. Take these two bottles with you as well." Qi Ling took out two more bottles and said, "Take them on time every month, and they will significantly improve your cultivation speed."
After Qi Ling said that, Zhu Zhuqing realized that the abnormality in her body was indeed as he said, and the speed of her Soul Power circulation had increased significantly.
He, however, thought that his body's abnormality was because he wanted to do that, and blushed as he stammered, "Th... thank you."
"But Qi Ling, that's not enough. I want to become even stronger!"
"Of course I know you won't be satisfied with just this." Qi Ling sighed helplessly. In fact, he would rather just leave Zhu Zhuqing alone.
"But now, you need to make your own choice! Zhu Zhuqing, you need to think this through carefully," Qi Ling said solemnly, "Because your choice today will directly change your future!"
Qi Ling's words were not alarmist, because this was actually a new feature of the system and a prerequisite for using the Character Development Function.
To develop a character, you must first obtain their consent and allow them to make a choice. The choice they make will directly determine the rewards they receive.
"You now have three choices before you," Qi Ling said. "The first is the Path of Ordinary Life: As time goes by, you will naturally become stronger! If you choose this path, you can enjoy the process of becoming stronger without any burden!"
After hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing shook her head. "If I could accept this choice, I wouldn't have come looking for you."
"Haha, I guessed so." Qi Ling smiled helplessly. "Then how about the second path, the path of the strong: putting in a hundred times the effort and enduring a hundred times the pressure! A path to becoming stronger with all your might, how about that?"
Zhu Zhuqing shook her head again and said, "This is the path I've been walking all along, and I don't think it will help me in any way!"
"Alright, then the third one!" Qi Ling said, "The Path of Limits: Constantly on the verge of collapse, cutting off your escape route, living only to become stronger! Choosing this path, you can naturally become a hundred times stronger."
Zhu Zhuqing lowered her head, seemingly deep in thought. Although it sounded terrifying, Qi Ling knew that such a small matter wouldn't frighten her at all.
Sure enough, Zhu Zhuqing raised her head and said something to Qi Ling Qi Ling, but the content was completely unexpected. " Qi Ling, I can accept this, but I want to know, is there a fourth option?"
"... Yes." Qi Ling nodded helplessly.
The reason Qi Ling didn't mention the fourth option to Zhu Zhuqing was because he didn't know what the consequences of that choice would be. After all, he couldn't completely control the system either.
"Please tell me, Qi Ling. I think I've already said that I can accept any price!" Zhu Zhuqing said firmly.
"Sigh, alright," Qi Ling said helplessly, "The fourth option, the Hell Road: make a deal with the devil, sell your soul to hell, overdraw your fate, and gamble your entire life!"
"By choosing this method, Zhu Zhuqing, you will gain the power to fear no one!"
This fourth option sounds terrifying enough, and Qi Ling has no idea what the consequences of making such a choice will be.
However, one thing is certain: Zhu Zhuqing will gain extremely powerful strength, so powerful that even I cannot underestimate her!
"No need to say anything, Qi Ling," Zhu Zhuqing said, "I choose the fourth option."
"Are you really not going to reconsider?"
"Unnecessary."
Qi Ling sighed helplessly. Since this was Zhu Zhuqing's own choice, she had no right to interfere. After all, everyone has their own reasons for having to fight so hard.
[Ding! Congratulations, host! You have made a choice for Zhu Zhuqing on the Path of Choice. The selected option is the fourth one: the Hell Road! Zhu Zhuqing's development function has been unlocked. Please confirm to receive the rewards and unlock the function!]
[Ding! Congratulations, host! You have completed the mission, signed a contract with Zhu Zhuqing, and received the reward: one Starry Sky Barrier Admission Ticket!]
" Zhu Zhuqing, your Martial Soul is the Hell Spirit Cat, characterized by its incredible speed. Therefore, based on your characteristics, I've chosen the most suitable item for you." Qi Ling said, placing something in front of Zhu Zhuqing. "Take this; this is what you deserve for risking everything."
Qi Ling placed a wine-red gemstone in front of Zhu Zhuqing. Its heart-shaped appearance was incredibly beautiful, captivating anyone who looked at it at first glance.
"What is this?" Zhu Zhuqing asked curiously.
" The Beast God's Heart, this is your power!" Qi Ling said.