Chapter 109: The perks of youth

Chapter 109: The perks of youth

"What did she say to Yu Xiaogang?"

After holding it in for a long time, Qian Renxue finally asked.

"I ran off before she could say anything, but I can guess what she wanted. I wonder if we're thinking the same thing."

As Wang Si said this, he gave a helpless smile. Qian Renxue silently rolled her eyes at him.

They had been thinking the same thing—that she would go to Yu Xiaogang to vent her frustrations. After all, she had been forced to give up her position quite harshly.

"Why don't I just take action now? It would be less troublesome once we're family."

"You dare!" Qian Renxue glared at Wang Si. Although they were already like family, she knew that his idea of "family" was not the current situation.

Qian Renxue could understand her mother's actions after learning about her past, but she only understood why her mother treated her coldly.

However, she couldn't fathom that her mother still held a torch for Yu Xiaogang. Previously, when Wang Si had controlled Yu Xiaogang, Qian Renxue hadn't really minded.

Although Yu Xiaogang was that woman's old flame, so much time had passed that any lingering feelings should have faded by now.

Only now did Qian Renxue realize that the woman was even more obsessed than she had imagined!

Fortunately, it was Wang Si who occupied Yu Xiaogang's body. Otherwise, if her mother had gotten together with Yu Xiaogang behind the Wuhun Temple's back...

"Let me tell you, you'd better not do anything reckless. Keep Yu Xiaogang away from her for now. If I hear any scandals, you'll be in big trouble!"

"Xuer, we can't keep avoiding this issue. Eventually, we'll have to face it," Wang Si persuaded gently. Qian Renxue glared at him stubbornly.

Seeing that she wasn't scared, Wang Si could only smile wryly and turn his head, muttering softly, "I've begged you so many times, but I've never asked for anything in return..."

Wang Si twitched his ear and smiled mischievously, "How come you've begged for mercy so many times but never asked for anything?"

Understanding the underlying meaning, Qian Renxue glared at Wang Si again and ran off, her face reddening.

"You! You can sleep alone tonight!!!"

Wang Si chuckled softly and watched Qian Renxue leave. Just as he was about to turn back to cultivate, he looked toward the north.

Receiving Zhu Ming's message, Wang Si sighed quietly.

...

In a small courtyard on the south side of Tianwu Academy's back mountain.

Ling Yan Douluo, having absorbed the essence of the Sunflower Crowned Phoenix, breathed out heavily. A hint of delight appeared unconcealed on her face.

She raised her hand, and a ball of flame appeared in her palm.

Feeling the purity of the flame, a smile tugged at the corners of Ling Yan Douluo's mouth.

"I wonder if he absorbed the Spirit Bone first or the immortal herb first. If he absorbed the Spirit Bone first, then I can try the other immortal herb."

Just one immortal herb had improved her martial spirit and talent significantly. What if she consumed the other one as well?

Without further ado, Ling Yan Douluo released her martial soul. Just as she was about to get up, she felt a sudden weight on her shoulder.

She turned her head.

A voluptuous figure stood beside her, shrouded in black flames that exuded a chilling aura.

Ling Yan Douluo's eyelids twitched slightly, and she made the right choice: she retracted her martial soul and sat back down.

The person must be extremely powerful to have appeared silently beside her and restrained her so easily.

If that person had reached out with a knife instead of a hand, Ling Yan Douluo felt that she would have been sent to another world!

"Sister Ming, I've said, this is my guest. We should show our guests the proper respect."

A familiar voice sounded from outside the door. Ling Yan Douluo raised her eyebrows in recognition.

Seeing him, Ling Yan Douluo couldn't help but roll her eyes.

"Dean, what do you mean by this? Surely you don't intend to take back what you just gave away?"

As she spoke, the Spirit Bone that she hadn't had the chance to absorb appeared in her hand, a mischievous smile playing at the corners of her mouth.

Both the Spirit Bone and the immortal herb were invaluable treasures, and this welcome gift was far too generous for outsiders like them who hadn't contributed anything.

She hadn't actually expected to obtain both so smoothly, so as soon as she left, she started absorbing one of them.

That way, even if they wanted to take them back, it wouldn't be so easy. After all, what could they do once the items were gone?

However, she hadn't anticipated Wang Si's swift arrival, nor the formidable companion he brought with him.

Although she felt a bit aggrieved being restrained by the shoulder, she had already profited by obtaining one immortal herb for free, and that was more than satisfactory.

After all, absorbing the Spirit Bone would only grant her a skill at most, whereas absorbing the immortal herb would enhance her cultivation aptitude.

So, given the choice, Ling Yan Douluo felt that the herb was the better bargain.

"Senior, I apologize. Sister Ming isn't good at socializing, and she has offended you. Please allow me to express my apologies on her behalf."

Wang Si bowed and then took out a stalk of the Rejuvenating Spirit Mushroom.

"This is a small token of my apology, please accept it."

Seeing the mushroom, Ling Yan Douluo's breath quickened.

This immortal herb was identical to the one that Zi Xiao Douluo had received! No, this was the one that was meant for him!

How did it end up in Wang Si's hands? And where was he?!

Ling Yan Douluo's mind raced with questions, but faced with the herb in front of her, she still reached out and took it.

"Dean, this flower is so beautiful. May I ask what it means for you to give it to me?"

Ling Yan Douluo toyed with the Rejuvenating Spirit Mushroom, its markings strangely familiar. But she dared not reveal that she recognized this immortal herb.

"Flowers for a beautiful lady, I think this flower suits you perfectly."

At his words, Ling Yan Douluo curled her lips into a smile.

"I've received your gift, Dean. Now you can leave. This place is too small to accommodate a big man like you."

"It's not small at all. In fact, I had this place specially built, and the three of us will fit just fine."

Ling Yan Douluo caught his implication and responded with a flirtatious smile.

"Dean, are you harboring improper intentions towards me?"

As she spoke, Ling Yan Douluo stretched languidly, showcasing her voluptuous figure, and gave Wang Si a coquettish glance.

"It's only natural to admire beauty. If one doesn't have improper thoughts about a beauty like you, that would be abnormal."

Wang Si chuckled lightly as he approached Ling Yan Douluo. Hearing his explanation, Ling Yan Douluo narrowed her eyes.

"Youth is indeed wonderful. Since the Dean is so confident, why don't you let me witness the might of a Title Douluo?"

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"Is this the prowess of a Title Douluo? You couldn't even last two hours!"

Seeing Ling Yan Douluo's dubious expression, Zhu Ming let out a cold hmph.

She had expected something more impressive, but this was it? Not even as good as her daughter!

"Is this something to boast about?"

Ling Yan Douluo lay there, her body feeling limp, and she looked at Wang Si with a mix of astonishment and trepidation, unable to fathom how such a monster could exist!

She had thought that with her strength as a Title Douluo, she could show Wang Si a thing or two, but instead, she had fallen flat on her face.

But with another immortal herb in hand, she didn't feel like she had lost out.

"Do you know what to do from now on?"

Wang Si took out another immortal herb, a Myriad Years Spirit Herb.

"I know..."

(End of Chapter)

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