306. Xiao Wu Misses You

Not long after, Zhu Zhuqing was already full.

Sitting on the ground, leaning back with her hands propped behind her, she couldn’t stop hiccupping.

"I told you to eat slower."

Qian Renjue, not in the best of moods, pulled Zhu Zhuqing into his arms and gently patted her back.

"Ugh, teacher, a little lighter, I feel like throwing up."

Zhu Zhuqing lay down on Qian Renjue’s lap, covering her small mouth, her stomach uncomfortably bloated.

"Just take it easy for a bit."

Qian Renjue, helpless, gently stroked her soft back.

"Thank you, teacher," Zhu Zhuqing whispered her thanks.

"Alright, while you’re resting, tell me about any problems you're having with your cultivation."

Qian Renjue nodded slightly, entering a teaching mode.

"Teacher, when I practice Crane Capture Dragon, I always miss the target," Zhu Zhuqing frowned, pouting as she explained.

Her small hands moved as if trying to find the right position on Qian Renjue's leg, constantly adjusting.

Qian Renjue stroked his chin and explained, "That’s simple. It could be because your body is still growing. You need to become more familiar with the human body and practice more in real combat."

Zhu Zhuqing’s questions mainly revolved around hidden weapon techniques, which require a considerable amount of time and energy to master.

Luckily, Qian Renjue had the complete "Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record," making it easy for him to guide her.

After fifteen minutes, Zhu Zhuqing had recovered.

Qian Renjue took the warm tea handed to him by Ah Yin and moistened his throat.

After setting down the tea, he lightly patted Zhu Zhuqing’s bottom.

"Alright, Zhuqing, time to get up."

"Yes," Zhu Zhuqing blushed, quickly sitting cross-legged.

Qian Renjue didn’t have any other thoughts, simply treating her as a child.

With a thought, a small, delicate jade box appeared in Qian Renjue’s hand.

"Zhuqing, this is the key to your breakthrough."

With a click, the lid popped open, revealing a pill inside.

It glistened like a peeled lychee, exuding a cool aura.

"It smells so good, teacher."

Zhu Zhuqing's eyes were filled with curiosity as she stared at the round pill, waiting for Qian Renjue to explain.

"This is the Ice Skin Jade Bone Pill, which can strengthen your foundation, boost your cultivation, and enhance your natural talent."

Qian Renjue smiled, holding the pill, which was about the size of a pearl, between his fingers.

"It can even enhance talent?"

Zhu Zhuqing was shocked as she stared at the little pill in Qian Renjue’s hand.

Everything the teacher had was always amazing.

"That’s right. You'll understand once you try it."

Qian Renjue brought the pill to Zhu Zhuqing’s lips.

Without hesitation, Zhu Zhuqing opened her mouth and took the cool, smooth pill into her mouth.

A chill spread through her body, giving her a floating sensation.

"Swallow it, and then use Mysterious Heaven Technique to absorb its power," Qian Renjue reminded.

"Understood, teacher," Zhu Zhuqing said.

With her experience in absorbing whale glue, Zhu Zhuqing smoothly entered the state of cultivation, her entire body exuding a faint jade color.

As the pill’s power was released, Zhu Zhuqing transitioned from sitting cross-legged to standing upright, her hands resting on her slender body, silently absorbing the medicinal energy.

Qian Renjue watched his talented disciple intently.

Suddenly, Ah Yin pressed herself against him from behind, hugging and rubbing against him, whispering in his ear in a sweet voice.

"Master, I'm hungry too."

Qian Renjue sighed helplessly, grabbing Ah Yin’s delicate hand as she reached for his thigh.

"If you want to drink blood, then drink blood—nothing else."

Hearing this, Ah Yin’s face flushed red as she obediently wrapped her arms around Qian Renjue’s waist, nodding slightly.

"Understood, master."

Before she even finished speaking, Ah Yin bit into Qian Renjue’s neck, gently licking the blood from the wound.

Qian Renjue sighed softly. It seemed he had wronged that little rabbit back then—this herb was even better at licking.

He wondered what she was doing now.

A golden ring in Qian Renjue’s palm lit up, and immediately, a cheerful voice echoed in his mind.

"Ah! Your Highness, Xiao Wu misses you so much!"

——

Far away at Nouding Academy, Xiao Wu, who was dozing off in class, suddenly perked up.

Her large, round pink eyes sparkled with excitement and joy.

Holding the pendant on her necklace, she wore a sweet smile, tinged with a bit of playful annoyance.

Pouting her lips, her glossy pink lips shimmered enticingly.

Tang San, sitting with an empty seat next to Xiao Wu, couldn’t help but be captivated by her adorable expression.

Such an innocent and kind girl made the former Tang Sect disciple feel infatuated.

Just seeing Xiao Wu’s smile was enough to brighten his mood.

"Tang San, what are you staring at?!"

Suddenly, Xiao Wu noticed Tang San’s gaze, her beautiful eyes narrowing as she threw her pen cap at him.

"If you don’t listen in class, how will you protect me in the future?!"

Smack!

The pen cap hit Tang San’s eye, but he didn’t dodge. Even though it stung a bit, he kept smiling.

"Xiao Wu, I’ll work hard."

Tang San picked up the pen cap that bounced off his eye, placing it back on Xiao Wu’s desk.

"Hmph! I’m keeping an eye on you."

Xiao Wu huffed, not caring about the stares around her—after all, she sat in the back.

"Ahem... you two in the back, please quiet down."

From the podium, Su Yuntao knocked on the blackboard as a gentle reminder, but he didn’t dare look directly at Xiao Wu for long.

The Holy Son had instructed them to act as if they had never seen the girl.

Xiao Wu pouted but decided to give Su Yuntao some face, laying her head on the desk without saying another word.

She tried reaching out to Qian Renjue, but he had already turned on his "Do Not Disturb" mode.

Immediately, Xiao Wu’s mood soured, her lips pursed in frustration as she gritted her white teeth.

It was all Tang San’s fault!

"Hmph!"

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became.

Such a fool—what’s the point of working hard?

Sister Xiao Wu doesn’t need your protection.

Irritated, she turned and whispered, "Tang San, let’s take a walk after class. Sister Xiao Wu is in a bad mood!"

"No problem," Tang San smiled, nodding.

Though he had already agreed to meet Yu Xiaogang, when faced with the girl in front of him, he decided to let Xiaogang wait.

It’s worth noting that although Tang San had mostly cured himself of the mixed poison, Yu Xiaogang hadn’t been so lucky.

He was now weak and sickly, often shivering in the sunlight, sweating in the rain, and convulsing at night—vomiting foam had become the norm.

Due to a shortage of funds and medicine, Tang San couldn’t help Xiaogang any further, so the poor guy would have to suffer a bit longer.

——

Time passed.

Ah Yin, satisfied, let go of Qian Renjue and gently massaged his back.

As a loud cat’s cry rang out, Zhu Zhuqing slowly opened her eyes.

As if awakening from a deep dream, her beautiful eyes sparkled with clarity, though she seemed slightly dazed.

"Zhuqing, how do you feel?" Qian Renjue asked with a warm smile.