Months ago, Ye Qiu had already taught the two girls the self-created Spirit Ability he had developed.
Hearing Ye Qiu's inquiry, Ning Rongrong hadn't even opened her mouth.
Xiao Lan, who was still battling the pastries on the plate, excitedly answered.
"Woo~ We learned it a long time ago! And Sister Rongrong uses it even better than big brother!"
"Better than me?" Ye Qiu curiously wrapped his arm around Ning Rongrong's slender waist. "Let me see it!"
"Okay! Look!"
Ning Rongrong nodded happily.
She opened her hand, and a fist-sized ball of spirit power slowly appeared in her palm.
"Watch closely~"
Under Ye Qiu's astonished gaze,
the fist-sized 'Spirit ball' actually divided into three, transforming into three walnut-sized 'Spirit eggs'.
Then, they began to spin rapidly, faster and faster, compressing as they spun, until they were only the size of marbles.
With a wave of Ning Rongrong's jade-like hand, the three 'spiral bullets' shot out in three different directions.
Bang! x 3
Three explosions rang out in succession.
On the marble floor in the corner of the distant courtyard, a small, palm-sized pit, six or seven centimeters deep, was left behind.
In the pond on the other side of the pavilion, the several-centimeter-thick rock wall of the artificial mountain in the middle was pierced through.
The trunk of a tree, large enough for one person to embrace, in the middle of the flowerbed, was also hollowed out by more than half.
"Haha! How about that, Miss is amazing, right!" Ning Rongrong nodded with satisfaction, then wrapped her arms around Ye Qiu's neck.
Tilting her head slightly, she looked like a child wanting praise.
"Mm! Indeed very impressive." Ye Qiu withdrew his surprised gaze and pinched her cheek.
"Want to learn? I can teach you!"
Cupping Ye Qiu's face, Ning Rongrong leaned close to him, her blue eyes filled with affection, liking him more and more the longer she looked.
"Teach me? Is that really okay? This Seven Orifices Exquisite Heart is considered a secret technique of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, isn't it?"
"Eh? Ye Qiu, you actually know about the Seven Orifices Exquisite Heart!"
"Mm! I've heard a little." Ye Qiu nodded. When Ning Rongrong divided that 'Spirit ball' into three, he had already recalled this matter.
The Seven Orifices Exquisite Heart is a method that allows one to multi-task, enabling the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda to release multiple Spirit Abilities at once and assist multiple teammates simultaneously.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's multi-tasking method is divided into seven layers:
Two Aperature Dividing Heart, Three Aperature Governing Heart,
Four Aperature Constant Heart, Five Aperature Dispersing Heart,
Six Aperature As-Desired Heart, Seven Orifices Exquisite Heart.
As for the One Aperature... it's not worth mentioning.
"Big brother! It's okay, Sister Rongrong has already taught Xiao Lan!"
At this moment, Xiao Lan also extended her hand, and a fist-sized 'Spirit ball' appeared in her palm. Then, under Ye Qiu's surprised gaze, it divided into four...
"Look! Xiao Lan is even better than Sister Rongrong! Hehe..."
"..." Ye Qiu froze for a moment, then cast a strange look at Ning Rongrong.
Ning Rongrong also looked a bit embarrassed, lowering her head slightly.
It was too humiliating; something she had cultivated for so long was actually caught up to and surpassed by Xiao Lan, a newcomer.
"I... I will practice diligently from now on!"
"Hehe... You don't have to worry too much! Xiao Lan's personality might indeed make her progress very quickly with this kind of cultivation!"
Ye Qiu comforted her appropriately. Xiao Lan hadn't been a human for long, and her mind was relatively much simpler. Without distractions, it was understandable that her progress was faster than Ning Rongrong's.
However, since Ning Rongrong rarely had the thought of cultivating diligently, Ye Qiu was happy about it.
"But you really should cultivate harder. Xiao Lan's cultivation level has surpassed yours by quite a bit!"
In the past six months, Ye Qiu and Xiao Lan's cultivation levels hadn't increased much, having just broken through to level 29 not long ago.
Every time Ye Qiu cultivated, he could feel the seed of life in his heart taking a share, and it didn't seem to grow even after consuming things, still remaining in a sprout state.
And Ning Rongrong was currently only at level 24.
"Right (^o^), Sister Rongrong must work hard!" Xiao Lan also patted her little belly, contentedly echoing her.
Ning Rongrong rolled her eyes at her. She really didn't know how Xiao Lan cultivated; she ate, drank, and played every day, yet her cultivation level was higher than her own.
Ignoring the smug Xiao Lan, Ning Rongrong swayed her body playfully, whispering sweet nothings, completely forgetting that she was still sitting on Ye Qiu's lap.
"Okay~ I know! I'll work hard, and I'll assist you well in the future!"
"Don't move around!"
Ye Qiu frowned, holding her waist to make her stop her squirming.
"Hehe~"
Seeing Ye Qiu's embarrassed look, Ning Rongrong laughed happily.
"So, are you going to learn this Seven Orifices Exquisite Heart or not?"
"Learn! Of course, I'll learn! But does School Master Ning know about this?"
Of course, Ye Qiu wanted to learn, after all, he also had a Blue Silver Emperor Spirit, which would definitely be useful in the future.
"Don't worry, I've already talked to Dad about it! As long as you don't spread it, it's fine!"
With that, Ning Rongrong got up, took his arm, and started to pull him towards the training ground.
"That... Rongrong!" Before he could even get up, Ye Qiu called out to her.
"Hm? What's wrong?"
"From now on, don't casually teach such things to others! Especially to a guy named Tang San..."
Ye Qiu suddenly remembered that Tang San would also obtain the cultivation method for the Seven Orifices Exquisite Heart from Ning Rongrong with the Grandmaster's help in the future.
So, it would be better to give her a heads-up now.
"What are you talking about! You're not just anyone, and what kind of Tang San are you talking about? Why would I teach him?"
Ning Rongrong looked at Ye Qiu strangely, but she had already silently noted down the name in her heart. Hmph... This guy must be Ye Qiu's enemy!
"Hehe... I'm just giving you a reminder! So you don't get tricked~" Ye Qiu took her jade-like hand and squeezed it.
"Hmph! Who do you think I am? Not everyone is worthy of Miss treating them like this."
She intertwined her fingers with Ye Qiu's, rolled her eyes at him, then straddled his lap again, looking at him with a hint of resentment.
"Speaking of tricking me... By the way, someone just now deliberately prevaricated and changed the subject. Miss isn't stupid, don't think I don't know!"
"Hehe... Sorry!" Ye Qiu hadn't expected her to still remember what happened just now.
"Hmph! I'm not really blaming you. How could I be unhappy when you come to see me! But you have to compensate me..."
A faint blush spread across Ning Rongrong's face, and she stared intently at Ye Qiu.
"Compensate? How to compen... Mm!"
"Just like this,啵!"
Before Ye Qiu could finish his sentence, his mouth was sealed, and he tasted a sweet flavor that lingered on his tongue.
His hands slowly tightened, holding Ning Rongrong in his embrace, pressing her tightly against him.
Ning Rongrong's eyes held a hint of shyness as she met Ye Qiu's gaze. Seeing the slight blush on Ye Qiu's face, she felt incredibly smug, confident in her charm.
"Ah! Sister Rongrong~ You're stealing food again!" Xiao Lan anxiously tried to pull Ning Rongrong away from the side.
...
The sun gradually set, and Ye Qiu's figure entered the small courtyard through the main gate.
"Ye Qiu, you're back!"
"Big brother!"
The two who were dining immediately noticed him.
Xiao Lan was incredibly fast, rushing to Ye Qiu in an instant, jumping onto him, her arms wrapped around his neck, and her legs around his waist.
"Haha... Xiao Lan finally got to him!"
"Hehe..." Ye Qiu held her small waist, smiling helplessly.
Almost every time Ye Qiu came back to see Ning Rongrong, Ning Fengzhi would invite him to a meal and chat about various things. Sometimes, Xue Qinghe would even be present.
If it weren't getting late, he might have been kept for a lot longer.
Ning Rongrong stood by, glaring resentfully at Xiao Lan.
"Alright, don't be angry!" Ye Qiu stepped forward and took her soft hand, intertwining their fingers.
"I'm not angry! I deliberately let her have him!" Ning Rongrong pouted. "By the way, are you full? Do you want to eat more?"
"No need, it's getting late, I should probably leave!"
"Hmph! Why don't you stay a few more days~" Ning Rongrong unhappily tugged at Ye Qiu's arm.
"Hehe... Senior Dugu asked me to take care of Miss Dugu, I can't just leave her there alone, can I?"
"Hmph! That hateful woman..." Although she hadn't met her many times, she had already started to dislike Dugu Yan a little.
"Ah~ Big brother, why are you leaving already! Xiao Lan hasn't even hugged you for long!" Xiao Lan also clung to Ye Qiu reluctantly.
Thinking of Dugu Yan's words, Ye Qiu also tentatively asked Xiao Lan.
"How about you come back with me for a while? Miss Dugu misses you very much!"
"..." Just as Xiao Lan was about to agree, Ning Rongrong refused. What a greedy fellow!
"How can that be! That guy already has you to accompany her, why does she need Xiao Lan? I'm very bored alone!"
Seeing Xiao Lan still hesitating, Ning Rongrong tempted her with benefits.
"Xiao Lan... Sister Rongrong here still has many delicious foods you haven't tried!"
In the end, with her mouth almost watering, Xiao Lan still didn't agree to leave with Ye Qiu.
Ye Qiu couldn't force her on this matter.
"Alright, then you stay here obediently! Contact big brother if anything happens."
A hint of a wry smile appeared on Ye Qiu's face. He estimated that Dugu Yan would probably nag him a bit when he returned.
He put Xiao Lan down and took the pastries Ning Rongrong had prepared.
"Oh, right, Rongrong, does the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School have any methods to hide spirit ring colors?"
Just as he was about to leave, Ye Qiu suddenly remembered the immortal-grade herb—qiluo tulip—in his Divine Might Space.
If he gave it to Ning Rongrong now, she could definitely break through to level 30, but with him there, her third spirit ring would definitely not be just a thousand-year spirit ring.
Appropriate concealment was necessary; otherwise, if people with ulterior motives found out about their abnormal spirit ring configuration in the future, wouldn't that cause trouble?
"A method to hide spirit ring colors? What do you need that for?" Ning Rongrong looked at him strangely.
"That's a secret for now!" Ye Qiu brushed the strands of hair falling by her cheek behind her ear.
"But I promise! Once you find it, I'll give you a gift! You'll absolutely love this gift!"
"Hmph! What's with all the mystery!" Ning Rongrong pouted.
"Ah! Big brother, Xiao Lan wants a gift too!"
"Yours has already been eaten by you!"
Ye Qiu glared at her, annoyed. Ye Qiu had tried feeding her some top-grade herbs, but the result... was basically like throwing meat buns to a dog—they never came back.
They were all swallowed by that so-called seed of life!
"Ah~?"
Looking at the disappointed Xiao Lan, Ning Rongrong covered her mouth and chuckled.
"Don't worry, I'll definitely keep an eye out!"
"Mm! In that case, I'll be going..."
Just as Ye Qiu was about to activate his Spirit, Ning Rongrong pounced on him, planting a kiss on his face, leaving a red lipstick mark.
"Oh, right! And Xiao Lan! Mwah!"
Xiao Lan also followed suit, leaving a bit of saliva and a lipstick mark on the other side of his face.
"Alright! You can go..." A hint of cunning flashed in Ning Rongrong's eyes as she urged Ye Qiu.
"Goodbye, big brother, say hello to Yan Yan Jie for me!"
"Hm?" Although he found Ning Rongrong's change in attitude strange, Ye Qiu didn't think much of it.
"Mm! Then, goodbye!"
As his voice fell, his eyes turned purplish-red, and the Divine Might vortex appeared, disappearing before the two girls.
"Hehe... Xiao Lan! You did well, tomorrow I'll take you to Heaven Dou City for a big meal!"
"Sister Rongrong, are you okay? Xiao Lan didn't do anything?"
Xiao Lan looked at her strangely. It was too odd; not only did she teach her makeup before, but tomorrow she was also going to take her for a big meal?
"What's wrong? Can't I be in a good mood?"
Ning Rongrong happily rubbed Xiao Lan's tender cheek. She had to firmly control Xiao Lan so that she would have an even greater advantage when facing others.
'Hmph! I, Ning Rongrong, am not to be trifled with!'
...
When Ye Qiu reappeared, he was already in the small grove where he had met Ye Lingling that morning.
He looked around but didn't see Dugu Yan.
His ears twitched, and there was still considerable noise coming from the training ground not far away.
"Still training?"
Ye Qiu constantly leaped through the trees in the grove, quickly arriving at a tree on the edge of the training ground, looking at the arena in the center.
On it, Dugu Yan was sparring with Yu Tianheng.
Purple poisonous mist filled the stage, and Yu Tianheng dared not engage in close-quarters combat, only able to constantly dodge. His defeat was only a matter of time.
"Hm?" Ye Lingling, who wasn't very concerned about the battle on the stage, noticed Ye Qiu.
At the same time, another person also discovered him.
It was Qin Ming, the leader of the Royal Fight Team.
He waved at Ye Qiu.
"Little brother Ye Qiu, why are you standing so high? Come over and sit down while you wait!"
Qin Ming looked about thirty years old, with an ordinary appearance, simple black hair, simple and plain clothes, and bright black eyes that occasionally revealed a deep glint.
He had just become a Spirit Emperor not long ago, was a graduate of the first class of Shrek Academy, and was also the second youngest Spirit Emperor recorded by Spirit Hall in the entire continent.
Unfortunately, despite such talent, his fifth spirit ring was purple, making it very difficult for him to become a Titled Douluo in this lifetime!
"Teacher Qin, wasn't I afraid of disturbing you all?" Ye Qiu leaped down from the tree and walked over.
Ye Qiu actually had a good impression of him. He was loyal and righteous, and a decent teacher, but the Shrek brand on him was a bit too deep.
"Hehe... Anyway, it's almost over, there's nothing to disturb! Find a place to sit!"
"Yo! Ye Qiu... here to pick up our Sister Yan again?" The more lively Yu Feng couldn't hold back.
He greeted Ye Qiu, and the others also nodded at him.
Coming here often to pick up Dugu Yan, he would inevitably run into her teachers and teammates. Yu Feng and the others, after witnessing Ye Qiu's strength in pummeling Yu Tianheng, were quite friendly towards him.
"Yeah~" Not getting too close, Ye Qiu nodded at Yu Feng and the others as a response, then sat down next to Ye Lingling, who was further away from the arena.
On the stage, seeing Ye Qiu arrive, Dugu Yan's eyes lit up slightly, then she frowned, her gaze sharpening.
"Third Spirit Ability! Bi Lin Purple Poison!"
Without further delay, Dugu Yan continuously released her third Spirit Ability, and the poisonous mist on the stage spread much faster.
Yu Tianheng naturally also noticed Ye Qiu, and a hint of resentment and anger flashed in his eyes.
"Ye Qiu... You're finished!" Ye Lingling looked at him playfully. This guy really didn't care about Yan Yan at all, daring to bring this thing here.
"Hm?" Ye Qiu looked at her strangely, not knowing what she meant.
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