"Alright!"
Xiao Wu nodded with a smile, a hint of pride rising in her heart. Even though she already knew Ye Qiu's thoughts, she still asked knowingly:
"How is it? Big Sister Xiao Wu's soul skills are amazing, right!"
"Mm, very amazing."
Ye Qiu replied truthfully, quite satisfied in his heart, not bothering with her redundant question.
Xiao Wu's soul skills were indeed quite powerful.
Waist Bow, Charm, Instant Shift.
With attack, control, and positioning, they were quite well-rounded.
"Hehe, I'll be even more amazing in the future, so you have to be extra good to me."
"How can I be good to you?"
"Hmm? You need to spend more time walking with Big Sister Xiao Wu. Just now was too short, I didn't have enough fun."
...
Apart from cultivating and attending classes, the only spice in Ye Qiu's life was teasing Xiao Wu.
A month passed quickly, and Ye Qiu successfully broke through to level 32 as he wished.
At this moment, Ye Qiu had just collected his monthly allowance from the Spirit Hall and was walking casually towards Dormitory Seven. From time to time, he would encounter students carrying their bags and heading out of the academy.
It was the holidays.
The students were gradually heading home. This was Ye Qiu's fifth holiday at Nuoding Academy.
Ye Qiu had a warm, spring-like smile on his face, his heart filled with deep joy and anticipation. Soon, he would also set off for the Sunset Forest to see the vast world of soul masters.
In a little while.
Ye Qiu returned to Dormitory Seven.
"Ye Qiu, you're finally back! I was so bored when you weren't here!" Xiao Wu hurriedly scrambled up from Ye Qiu's bed, fumbling as she tidied Ye Qiu's blanket.
"If you're bored, cultivate! Why are you always lying on my bed?" Ye Qiu looked at his blanket, which had been messed up by Xiao Wu rolling on it, and rolled his eyes helplessly.
"I was just a bit tired from packing and almost fell asleep by accident," Xiao Wu chuckled sheepishly and quickly ran to Ye Qiu's side.
"How about it? Did I accidentally get a few extra gold soul coins for you again?"
"What are you thinking? How often does something that good happen?" Ye Qiu irritably pushed away Xiao Wu's face that was leaning towards him. It was only after Xiao Wu's reminder that Ye Qiu remembered he also needed to go to a more advanced main city to update his Spirit Hall member identification to a higher level.
In any case, the Spirit Hall had the widest distribution of power. When he traveled, he might even be able to get free lodging, which would make sleeping more peaceful.
"I'll go wash up first, we can talk later." Ye Qiu gently scratched Xiao Wu's delicate nose. Tomorrow, this semester would end, and he would have to temporarily say goodbye to this rabbit, Xiao Wu, for several months.
"Okay."
Xiao Wu nodded happily. After Ye Qiu left, she pounced onto Ye Qiu's bed again.
She had once shown the desire to merge their beds back together when cultivating with Ye Qiu, but after being teased by Ye Qiu, she was too embarrassed to bring it up again.
However, she also cherished every time they returned to Holy Spirit Village, because at that time, she always slept with Ye Qiu. She would help Ye Qiu wash clothes, Ye Qiu would make delicious food for her, and it was just the two of them living together.
When Ye Qiu came out after washing up, his bed had been restored to its original state, and there was a small bundle placed on the headboard.
"Ye Qiu, I've already packed everything for you to go home tomorrow! How about it? After going home this time... you can make a few more Blue Silver Grass cakes for Big Sister Xiao Wu, right?" Xiao Wu sat by the bed, patting Ye Qiu's blanket, looking proud as if asking for credit.
Ye Qiu smiled and shook his head, "Maybe not this time."
"Ah? Why? I've been very obedient to you during this time. I cultivated with you every afternoon and evening," Xiao Wu stretched out her hand and lightly counted with her fingers, looking at Ye Qiu in confusion.
Ye Qiu explained truthfully.
"Because I don't plan to go home this year."
"You don't plan to go home?!"
Xiao Wu looked at Ye Qiu in surprise, jumped off the bed, walked to Ye Qiu's side, clasped her hands behind her back, bowed and looked up, looking charming and smiling.
"Then where are you going? Big Sister Xiao Wu will go with you."
Ye Qiu stopped wiping his hair, smiled slightly, and suddenly covered Xiao Wu's face with the towel in his hand.
"Ah~ What are you doing?!"
Xiao Wu quickly took off the towel covering her face, but Ye Qiu was no longer in front of her. Only his voice reached her ears from behind.
"I'm going out for a walk..."
"Okay, okay, going out for a walk is great! I also want to see the outside world."
Xiao Wu turned around happily, looking at Ye Qiu who was already sitting by the bed. She was so excited that she bounced and jumped towards him.
Ye Qiu looked at the somewhat jumpy Xiao Wu helplessly, pondered for a moment, and said, "But... I don't plan to take you with me this time."
"Ah?!"
Ye Qiu's words made Xiao Wu's body stiffen. She almost twisted her ankle, and the towel in her hand fell to the ground.
But she had no time to bother with that. She just looked at Ye Qiu with a confused and flustered expression.
"Ye Qiu, what did you say?"
"I said I don't plan to take you with me this time," Ye Qiu repeated again.
Xiao Wu was stunned for a moment, then quickly ran to Ye Qiu, grabbed his arm, her voice filled with a hint of anxiety.
"Why? Why won't you take Big Sister Xiao Wu with you?"
"Uh... because it's not very convenient." Ye Qiu smiled. The place he was going was the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well in the Sunset Forest, which was the lair of the Titled Douluo, Poison Douluo Dugu Bo.
If he took Xiao Wu with him, they might end up dead.
Moreover, Tang Hao was also here. He could allow Xiao Wu to interact closely with him, but he definitely wouldn't allow Xiao Wu to leave his sight.
The best and safest course of action was to let Xiao Wu and Tang San temporarily stay in Holy Spirit Village for two months.
"What's inconvenient about it! Is it because I'm not obedient enough?!" Xiao Wu cried out, her crimson eyes wide. It had been a long time since she had yelled at Ye Qiu like this.
"Of course not. You've been very obedient during this time," Ye Qiu shook his head and chuckled, pinching her soft, chubby face.
"Then take me with you! Big Sister Xiao Wu will be very bored staying here alone." A hint of grievance and pleading appeared in Xiao Wu's eyes. She hugged Ye Qiu's arm and gently shook it, acting spoiled.
"I promise, I'll be very obedient and definitely won't cause you any trouble. I can cultivate with you, and I can even wash your clothes..."
"Alright!" Ye Qiu tapped her head, took her hand in his, gently kneaded it, and said irritably, "It's not like I don't want you anymore. I'll be back when school starts."
"What do you mean you don't want me... Big Sister Xiao Wu isn't yours..." Xiao Wu's face flushed. After retorting, she still didn't want to be separated from Ye Qiu.
"Ye Qiu~ Can you take me with you? I'll definitely be very obedient."
"Ah! Ye Qiu~"
Ye Qiu suddenly pulled Xiao Wu into his embrace, gently holding her small body that had begun to develop slightly. Their faces were close together, and Xiao Wu's body temperature quickly became hot.