Soul Land—Chapter 92: Zhu Zhuqing: I Want to Be in Front of Qian Renxue
Half a month later, the Royal Fighting Team returned to Heaven Dou City after completing their training in the soul-fighting arena of various cities within the Heaven Dou Empire.
Education Committee
Chief Meng Shenji sat at the main seat of a quaint conference table. Beside him, Zhilin and Bai Baoshan, two education committee members, sat on either side, all with smiles on their faces.
The members of the Royal Fighting Team entered in a line and stood neatly in front of the conference table.
They held upright postures, their eyes shining with confidence and determination. After this period of training, everyone had grown significantly.
Meng Shenji spoke slowly, "I have read Teacher Qin Ming's report. Your performance during the special training outside the Soul Fighting Arena was excellent. In the past few months, you achieved an impressive record of all wins."
"You should know that you're fighting against Soul Ancestors. It's truly commendable that a team with only three Soul Ancestors and the rest Spirit Elders can reach such a level. It surprises me and the other committee members."
Qin Ming stepped forward and said respectfully: "Chief, this is the result of everyone's joint efforts. In the future, they will need to continue strengthening under the careful cultivation of the academy."
Meng Shenji nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over each team member. "Teacher Qin Ming said well—your efforts are evident, but there is still a long way to go."
"The preliminary round of this year's Soul Master Competition will be held in Heaven Dou City. You will face elite Soul Master teams from across the continent, so you must not slack off in your usual training."
Bai Baoshan, the education committee member, continued: "Next, the academy will formulate a more systematic and targeted training plan. Besides improving individual strength, you must also focus on team cooperation and tactical use."
"During this period, each of you must keep your teammates' information confidential. The team is a whole, and the competition situation is complex. Prevent your opponents from exploiting information gaps to formulate targeted strategies."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Qin Ming's eyes flickered slightly at this, and his expression grew a bit unnatural.
Meng Shenji keenly noticed Qin Ming's reaction, frowned slightly, and asked, "Teacher Qin Ming, is there something you're not telling me?"
"Ah?" Qin Ming was startled. "No, I'm just thinking about some talented soul masters I met during the special training. I'm worried we might face stronger opponents in the competition."
He wiped a cold sweat from his forehead. Could he honestly say that he was fooled by Flanders into leaking various secrets during his time at Shrek Academy?
Meng Shenji smiled knowingly. "That's true, but the Soul Master Competition has an age limit. Judging by the current situation, the only obstacle that could hinder Qianyao and others is the Spirit Hall team. Don't worry too much."
Ling Qianyao cast a glance at Qin Ming, squinting and chuckling softly.
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Inside Ling Qianyao's Small Villa
Zhu Zhuqing lay on the soft sofa, watching Ling Qianyao take out the Blue Silver Empress from the soul guidance device and place it on the windowsill of their room.
When Ling Qianyao left the room, Zhu Zhuqing curled her lips and pretended to be dissatisfied.
"Now that I'm here, she just shakes it perfunctorily. But once you're alone, she'll be more intimate with you."
Ling Qianyao couldn't help but laugh at her words. He walked over, sat down, hugged Zhu Zhuqing, and teased her:
"Jealous of a Blue Silver Grass?"
Zhu Zhuqing snorted a smile in her eyes. She gently hit Ling Qianyao's chest and said, "Who wants to be jealous of her? I just think she's too attached to you. If you don't pay attention, you might think you've branded her."
Ling Qianyao felt strange. Brand her? Does the star pattern on Ah Yin's forehead count?
Zhu Zhuqing crossed her slender legs and placed them on Ling Qianyao's lap. "Forget it, Qianyao. When are you going to see Sister Yun?"
She had a playful smile on her lips, a sly look flashing in her eyes.
Ling Qianyao looked at Zhu Zhuqing's mischievous expression and couldn't help but smile. He reached out, pinched her cheek, and said, "Tomorrow."
"Huh? I thought you were going now—after all, we haven't seen each other for so long."
Ling Qianyao shrugged. "If you want me to?"
"Hehe," Zhu Zhuqing chuckled mischievously. "No. I don't want to share you with Sister Yun right after I return to Heaven Dou. But since today is the last day, shouldn't you give me some special care?"
She hooked her arms around Ling Qianyao's neck and slowly pulled him down toward her. The distance between them shortened instantly, and Zhu Zhuqing's eyes sparkled with cunning and expectation.
"Do you need a cat's tail like the Blue Silver Grass?" she whispered in Ling Qianyao's ear, slightly raising her head.
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In the Dormitory Villa Area of Heaven Dou Royal Academy
Qian Renxue was walking toward Ling Qianyao's residence with a smile on her face.
Yun Zhaoyue's disguised identity had been firmly established over the past few months. No one in Heaven Dou City had seen through it and even recognized this newly appeared 'noble daughter' of Xue Qinghe's Camp.
Qian Renxue was secretly proud. Her plan had gone smoothly, giving her more opportunities to go out and search for Ling Qianyao and others.
All of this was the result of her careful arrangements.
She quickened her pace, eager to meet Ling Qianyao again. Though they had only been apart for a few months, she felt as if it had been an eternity.
Every time she practiced in her secret room, she felt that something was missing—something she couldn't quite grasp.
"She's been alone for so long. It's time for me to take good care of Qianyao."
"It's here." Qian Renxue's lips curved slightly upward. Her eyes flickered with a hint of mischief. "Forget knocking. I'll give you a surprise."
With a flash of golden light, her figure appeared in the living room, just a few steps from the sofa.
Her joy and smile instantly froze when she saw what was in front of her.
Zhu Zhuqing and Ling Qianyao were hugging and kissing on the sofa. The mischievous cat's tail was wrapped around Ling Qianyao's waist, gently stroking his back.
From the tremor of its movement, her temperament must be quite extraordinary.
"You guys..." Qian Renxue narrowed her eyes.
Her sudden appearance attracted their attention. Ling Qianyao paused and instinctively tried to stand.
But the cat tail on his waist suddenly shrank and held him back.
Zhu Zhuqing blinked, pressed Ling Qianyao's head down, and kissed him more fiercely.
Qian Renxue's forehead veins popped. Even with her present, Zhu Zhuqing dared to be so brazen. It was easy to imagine how daring she was during the months they trained together!
'My Qianyao…'
Jealousy, envy, and anger surged in her heart. "Enough!!!" she finally snapped, rushing forward quickly to pull the two apart.
(End of this chapter)