Chapter 174 Beautiful Pictures of Bibi Dong! Zhu Zhuqing: Be Your Woman!
Not to be outdone, Ning Rongrong posted a photo of herself swinging on a swing in a sea of flowers, her skirt fluttering, radiating youthful energy and a touch of quirky charm.
[His Majesty the Pope]: Childish.
Despite saying that, Bibi Dong still casually posted a photo of herself enjoying tea in a side hall of the Papal Palace.
Her hair was bound with a noble purple-gold crown, and her phoenix eyes were slightly lowered. The graceful and noble demeanor of someone who had long held a high position instantly subdued the entire scene.
[I don't have a mother]: The environment is nice, and the people are... alright.
Qian Renxue posted a photo of herself wearing the Crown Prince of Tiandou's everyday clothes, but with the collar untied, tying her hair up in front of a bronze mirror, exuding a forbidden beauty amidst her heroic spirit.
Seeing the group chat instantly transform into a dazzling display of creativity, Lu Ming, who had just brought breakfast into the room, couldn't help but chuckle.
"What are you laughing at?"
Hearing the noise, Zhu Zhuqing sat up wrapped in the quilt, her long hair falling down to her chest, obscuring her beautiful figure.
Lu Ming walked to the bedside, put down the plate, and sat down beside her. He gently picked up a strand of her hair and played with it between his fingers.
"My cat is unusually bold today."
Zhu Zhuqing's cheeks flushed slightly, but she did not flinch. Instead, she boldly met his gaze and said, "You are the group owner. I can act recklessly on your turf."
"High level of awareness."
Lu Ming leaned down and kissed her forehead, then flipped his wrist, revealing a leg bone emitting a faint black light in his palm.
The leg bone was crystal clear, as if it were carved from black crystal, surrounded by a faint black mist, and the clear meows of cats could be faintly heard.
"This is..."
Zhu Zhuqing's pupils contracted sharply the instant the soul bone appeared.
The Netherworld Cat Martial Soul within her body experienced an unprecedented surge of emotion, as if it were a long-lost part of itself.
"Left leg bone of a 30,000-year-old Netherworld Cat".
Lu Ming's voice was calm, yet it exploded in Zhu Zhuqing's ears like a thunderclap.
"This Netherworld Cat possesses extremely strong spatial teleportation capabilities. This soul bone should grant you a teleportation or stealth skill, which would be a god-like skill for an agility-based soul master."
Thirty thousand years! And it's a top-grade soul bone of the same attribute!
In the Douluo Continent, a ten-thousand-year-old soul bone is enough to cause titled Douluo to fight over it, let alone such a perfect and exquisite one.
"This is too expensive..." Zhu Zhuqing subconsciously wanted to refuse.
"Giving it to you is the only way to avoid wasting it."
Lu Ming placed the soul bone into her hand without any room for argument, and then pointed a finger at her brow.
A massive and refined stream of information instantly flooded into Zhu Zhuqing's mind.
That was the complete cultivation method of "Innate Skill" and Lu Ming's insights into agility-based combat techniques.
"This technique can help you purify your soul power and rebuild your foundation. With this soul bone, in this Soul Master Competition, no one but me can keep up with your speed."
As Zhu Zhuqing felt the profound words in her mind, she held the warm soul bone in her hand, her eyes slightly burning.
She raised her head, and her usually cool eyes were now filled with tender affection.
"Lu Ming..."
"Don't be so touched yet." Lu Ming chuckled mischievously and whispered in her ear, "Now that you've received the gift, shouldn't you reciprocate?"
Zhu Zhuqing's face instantly turned bright red, like a ripe tomato.
She bit her lower lip, then threw off the blanket, revealing her exquisite body, a masterpiece of God, to Lu Ming without reservation.
The girl stretched out her slender arms, wrapped them around Lu Ming's neck, and offered him a sweet kiss.
"I'm going to start cultivating... but before that, I'll cultivate you first..."
The temperature inside the room rose again, and spring was in full bloom.
...
Several days later.
Deep in the bamboo forest behind Blue Tyrant Academy.
A black blur darted through the dense bamboo forest, so fast that its form was impossible to detect.
Swish! Swish! Swish!
A cold light flashed, and dozens of green bamboos, each as thick as a wrist, snapped in the same instant, the cuts as smooth as a mirror.
The shadowy figure stopped abruptly, revealing its form.
Zhu Zhuqing was dressed in a black, form-fitting outfit that accentuated her breathtaking curves. She slowly retracted her claws, her fierce aura several times stronger than it had been a few days ago.
Having absorbed that 30,000-year-old soul bone, and with the continuous operation of the "Innate Skill" day and night, although her soul power did not increase by much, her combat power underwent a qualitative leap.
"It seems like the recovery is going well."
A mocking voice came from behind.
Lu Ming leaned against a green bamboo stalk, toying with a bamboo leaf in his hand, looking at her with a half-smile.
Zhu Zhuqing turned around, her usual icy demeanor melting away the moment she saw Lu Ming. Just as she was about to speak, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside the bamboo forest.
"Lu Ming! Lu Ming, are you there?"
That clear, melodious voice, yet tinged with anxiety, could only belong to the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Zhu Zhuqing flashed forward, instantly straightening her slightly disheveled clothes and regaining her usual aloof demeanor.
A moment later, Ning Rongrong ran in, panting.
"Oh my god, I knew you guys would be here!"
Ning Rongrong's gaze swept over the two of them, finally settling on Zhu Zhuqing's noticeably more radiant face. A sly glint flashed in her eyes.
"Zhuqing, you haven't been back to the dorm these past two days, yet your strength has improved by leaps and bounds."
Zhu Zhuqing's pretty face flushed slightly, and she coughed lightly to change the subject, "Rongrong, what's the matter that you're in such a hurry to see us?"
"The second round of qualifiers is about to begin!"
Ning Rongrong then remembered the important matter and tugged at Lu Ming's sleeve, "This time we're going to face some strong teams. Although with Lu Ming here, there shouldn't be any problems, I also want to upgrade my equipment."
There's a big auction at the Tiandou Auction House today, and I heard there are a lot of good things. Lu Ming, would you come with me to take a look?
As she spoke, she blinked her big eyes, looking pitiful.
Lu Ming looked at Zhu Zhuqing, "Want to go together?"
Zhu Zhuqing shook her head. "I just finished absorbing the soul bone and need to stabilize my realm and comprehend that movement technique. You guys go ahead."
She is a very sensible woman and knows the principle of not biting off more than you can chew.
"Alright, then be careful, don't push yourself too hard," Lu Ming cautioned.
Ning Rongrong cheered and, without any hesitation, took Lu Ming's arm, saying, "Let's go, let's go, we'll miss it if we're late!"
...
Tiandou City, as the capital of the empire, is always bustling and prosperous.
Shops lined both sides of the street, and the sounds of vendors hawking their wares rose and fell.
Ning Rongrong was clearly a regular here. She pulled Lu Ming along as they weaved through the crowd, chattering excitedly about the local delicacies and interesting stories.
Just as the two were passing by a high-end clothing store called "Liehuoxuan", a fiery red figure suddenly walked out of the store and blocked their way.
She was a tall, slender girl with long, fiery red hair that resembled burning flames, and striking, elegant features.
He was standing with his arms crossed, looking at Lu Ming with an arrogant expression.
Blazing Academy, Fire Dance.
(End of chapter)