557. Lingling, Rongrong – Different Treatment

Hearing Qin Ming’s words, Zhu Zhuqing's impression of this senior improved.

He was much better than Yu Xiaogang and his group—at least he didn’t recklessly impose labels on others.

Meanwhile, Ning Rongrong’s gaze was fixed on Ye Lingling, who wore a veil.

She had never seen Ye Lingling’s true face, only her silhouette during the previous Soul Master Tournament.

But that didn’t stop her from recognizing her.

The smile faded from her delicate face, and her beautiful eyes carried traces of hostility.

Ye Lingling withdrew her thoughts and looked at Ning Rongrong in confusion.

She didn’t seem to know this girl.

—

"Alright, Yanyan. It’s getting late—you all should hurry and eat. I also need to settle my teachers in."

Qin Ming didn’t introduce them further.

Once Tang San and his group joined the Emperor Team, there would be plenty of time for that.

Dugu Yan shook her head with a playful smile.

"Teacher Qin Ming, actually, we came to say hello to an old friend."

"Old friend?"

Qin Ming looked surprised, as did Flender.

"That’s right."

Dugu Yan nodded and glanced toward the back of the group with a teasing expression.

"Little rabbit, long time no see!"

—

Little rabbit?

Hearing Dugu Yan’s words, Tang San was the first to react, turning his gaze toward a certain wealthy little lady he remembered.

Could it be that Xiao Wu was also from Heaven Dou City?

Oscar and the others followed his gaze, surprised to see that Dugu Yan was talking about Xiao Wu.

"You wicked snake! Don’t call me little rabbit!"

Xiao Wu’s eyes widened in anger, puffing out her cheeks.

Dugu Yan laughed charmingly.

"Haha, little rabbit, I thought you were going to pretend not to know me."

"Hmph! How could I not recognize my personal maid?"

Xiao Wu placed her hands on her hips and pouted.

"You—!"

Dugu Yan's expression instantly changed.

She pointed at Xiao Wu, then angrily withdrew her hand.

"Damn rabbit! Don’t spout nonsense! I was never your maid!"

It was true that she had taken care of Xiao Wu…

But back then, Xiao Wu wasn’t even in human form yet—she was just a rabbit that couldn’t speak!

—

The hidden meanings in their conversation left everyone puzzled.

Zhu Zhuqing and the others looked on in astonishment.

Dugu Yan wasn’t actually denying the maid claim—
Which made her background even more intriguing.

If Xiao Wu was Qian Renjue’s pet,
Then didn’t that make Dugu Yan his maid?

Just how many wild flowers does Brother Holy Son have?!

Ning Rongrong pursed her lips.

Zhu Zhuqing, on the other hand, had no objections.

If their teacher really had something with this maid, then…

One more wouldn’t make a difference, would it?

Better to keep things within the family!

—

While Ning Rongrong and the others were merely surprised, Qin Ming and Yu Feng were downright shocked.

They knew very well—

Dugu Yan’s grandfather was a Titled Douluo.

Who on earth would dare make her a maid?!

The answer was simple—no one.

They simply couldn’t fathom such a thing happening.

After all, in the world of soul masters, Titled Douluo were incredibly rare.

Each one held an esteemed position.

Qin Ming and Yu Feng could only assume the two girls were just recalling childhood pranks.

—

"Even if you weren’t, you still served Sister Xiao Wu."

Xiao Wu pressed the advantage, refusing to let go.

"That was called taking care of you! You weren’t even human back then, you little brat!"

Dugu Yan stepped forward, hands on her hips, staring down at Xiao Wu.

Her pupils narrowed into vertical slits, exuding a dangerous aura.

The pressure of a Soul Elder began to leak out.

"Did you forget I told you—snakes love eating rabbits?"

"Aah!"

Xiao Wu shrank back, hugging herself defensively.

"Y-You better not try anything! If you break me, you have to take responsibility!"

"Then I’ll take responsibility!"

As Dugu Yan finished speaking, her lips curled in amusement.

Suddenly, a forked tongue flickered from her mouth—
Brushing against Xiao Wu’s cheek!

"Ew, that’s so dirty!"

"Shut up, you annoying little rabbit—you were cuter when you couldn’t talk!"

"Ahh—!"

Dugu Yan grabbed Xiao Wu’s cheeks, squishing and stretching them.

Xiao Wu flailed helplessly, calling for help.



"Miss Lingling, save me!"

Watching their interaction, Qin Ming let out a sigh of relief.

It seemed like the whole maid thing really was just child’s play.

Tang San, on the other hand, had a curious look in his eyes.

Xiao Wu’s origins had always been a mystery to him, but now there seemed to be some clues.

Ye Lingling quickly caught up with Dugu Yan and grabbed her arm.

"Alright, Yanyan, that’s enough. Stop messing around."

"Hmph! Fine, I’ll let you off this time—for Lingling’s sake."

Dugu Yan let go of Xiao Wu’s face and clapped her hands as if dusting them off.

"Wuu~"

Xiao Wu rubbed her face, pouting as she glared at Dugu Yan in frustration.

"Xiao Wu, are you alright?"

Zhu Zhuqing stepped forward to support her, while Ning Rongrong kept her eyes fixed on Ye Lingling.

"I’m fine."

Xiao Wu shook her head.

Then, spotting Ye Lingling, she instantly became docile.

Grinning, she eagerly clung to Ye Lingling’s delicate arm.

"Miss Lingling, long time no see!"

Ye Lingling was briefly startled before a faint smile appeared on her face.

"Mm, I didn’t expect you to have grown so much."

As she spoke, she couldn’t help but lift her hand and gently pat Xiao Wu’s head.

Xiao Wu happily nuzzled into her touch, giggling.

"Hehe~ As long as Miss Lingling remembers me!"

"How could I forget?"

Ye Lingling’s lips curved slightly.

She had only seen Xiao Wu once before, but the image of Xiao Wu wearing a collar and leash, being led around by Qian Renjue, was something impossible to forget.

Dugu Yan twitched the corner of her mouth, full of disdain for Xiao Wu’s blatant double standards.

"Hmph!"

Ning Rongrong let out a cold snort.

Her eyes burned with frustration as she glared at Xiao Wu.

Clearly, she was very displeased with this different treatment.

Why?!

We’re all fiancées, but Xiao Wu only clings to Ye Lingling?!

She should cling to me too! I’m not lacking in any way!

Standing beside Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing completely understood what she was thinking.

The moment Xiao Wu called that veiled girl Miss Lingling, Zhu Zhuqing knew her identity.

Another Mistress Teacher!

She glanced at Ye Lingling a few times and suddenly felt uneasy.

This Mistress… didn’t lack milk.

Unlike herself, Ye Lingling wouldn’t need help feeding any future children.

Ning Rongrong’s cold snort naturally caught Ye Lingling’s attention.

She calmly turned to look at her.

Meanwhile, Xiao Wu nervously ran back to Ning Rongrong’s side and wrapped herself around her arm.

"Rongrong~"

"Hmph! Don’t even try!"

Ning Rongrong turned her head away, completely ignoring her.

"……"

The people around them fell into silence.

In just half a minute, they had witnessed the sheer complexity of girl friendships.

They were utterly confused.

This dynamic—
completely incomprehensible!

Tang San couldn’t hold back his curiosity.

"Xiao Wu~ does your family live in Heaven Dou City?"

"Nope!"

Xiao Wu shook her head quickly.

"I just visited Heaven Dou City twice when I was little."

"I see."

Tang San nodded slightly, though his eyes were still full of curiosity.

—

Spirit City – A secluded corner of Spirit Academy

After some… secret activities, the pair tidied themselves up.

A flash of purple-black light flickered.

Dressed in fine robes, Qian Renjue stepped out leisurely.

Behind him, Hu Liena followed, her head lowered submissively.

Her jade-like hands shyly covered her flushed face, gently stroking her snow-white neck.

She looked utterly bashful and delicate—

Like a newlywed bride, experiencing intimacy for the first time.

Her orange-tinted hair and rosy cheeks seemed to still bear traces of creamy white…