Everywhere she looked, everyone kept their heads down, clearly indicating that they hadn't heard anything at all!
They simply couldn't withstand the little witch's antics…
"I'll teach you to talk nonsense!" Enraged at being exposed again, Ning Rongrong snatched away all the delicacies in front of Xiao Lan.
"Ah~ That's mine! Little Blue wants to eat it…"
"I won't let you eat it!"
...
"Ah~ Sister Rongrong, sister~ you're the prettiest!"
"Bo—"
In the end, after leaving Ning Rongrong's face covered in oil, Xiao Lan successfully "dominated" once again!
Ye Qiu covered his face, feeling secondhand embarrassment for Xiao Lan…
Ning Fengzhi and the others watched the two children play with great interest.
"Ye Qiu, is it true that you're only level twenty-three?" Bone Douluo asked curiously.
"My soul power is indeed only at the level of a Great Soul Master," Ye Qiu admitted honestly.
"With your talent, you shouldn't be just a Great Soul Master at your age, right?" Bone Douluo tugged at the few remaining strands of hair on his head. Someone at this level who could use a Martial Soul True Body had to possess top-tier talent.
Just as Ye Qiu was about to explain, Xiao Lan—who had just finished burping—jumped in instead.
"My brother is actually only a teenager! Hic"
Ye Qiu glanced at Xiao Lan speechlessly, her face still covered in oil stains.
"What?! You're about the same age as Rongrong?" Ning Fengzhi and the others looked Ye Qiu up and down. "You don't look like it at all."
"Ahem… I just developed a little faster than usual…" Ye Qiu scratched his head awkwardly. That was the only explanation he could give.
He picked up a piece of pastry, smiled, and stuffed it into Xiao Lan's mouth.
Ning Fengzhi thought of Xiao Lan—the little girl really did seem to be growing quite fast. He understood that Ye Qiu didn't want to elaborate further.
"So that's how it is…"
Everyone had secrets, and Ning Fengzhi didn't intend to pry. However, his desire to win Ye Qiu over grew even stronger.
Ning Rongrong was also deeply shocked.
This guy is actually about the same age as me?
Staring at Ye Qiu's profile through the blue screen, she was momentarily lost in thought.
"Why are you staring at your brother?" Xiao Lan's voice suddenly drew everyone's attention.
Ye Qiu turned his head and met Ning Rongrong's gaze.
Looking into his eyes, Ning Rongrong's expression became evasive. Feeling the strange looks around her, she quickly lowered her head.
"What nonsense are you talking about!" She glared at Xiao Lan, picked up the red fruit wine, and took a big gulp. The crimson color seemed to spread from the wine to her face, blooming into a blush.
Ye Qiu looked at them oddly.
"What's this? Xiao Lan wants some too!" She reached out and grabbed the cup from Ning Rongrong's hand.
"Ah! Brother~"
Flick!
"Children shouldn't drink alcohol!"
Ye Qiu frowned and handed the cup back to Ning Rongrong.
"Got it~" Xiao Lan covered her forehead, but her eyes remained fixed on the wine, clearly eager to try it again.
"Sect Leader Ning, I have a request…"
...
Time passed quickly. After dinner, Ning Rongrong wanted to continue playing with Xiao Lan, but Ning Fengzhi stopped her. Ye Qiu didn't know what he said to her.
Ning Rongrong looked sad and full of regret… Ning Tian looked much the same.
Ye Qiu guessed they were probably going to visit the families of the deceased disciples.
After all, there had to be an explanation—especially since Ning Rongrong would inherit the sect in the future.
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Ning Fengzhi readily agreed to Ye Qiu's request for help and promised to arrange Ye Qiu's enrollment in the academy within a few days.
When they returned to the small courtyard prepared for the siblings, Ye Qiu carried Xiao Lan in a princess carry.
She was so full she could barely walk, and carrying her on his back would have pressed against her stomach and made her uncomfortable.
"If you eat this much again next time, I'm not taking care of you anymore!"
The moment he finished speaking, Ye Qiu suddenly felt a surge of soul power erupt in his heart. His level instantly broke through to Level 24.
The reproachful expression on his face froze.
"Brother? What were you saying just now?" Xiao Lan looked at him with a smug and teasing expression.
"Huh? Hehe… I—I mean… you can eat more next time!" Ye Qiu laughed awkwardly, his face burning hot.
After experiencing the benefits, he suddenly realized he'd spoken far too loudly.
"No, no~ Little Blue feels so uncomfortable…" Xiao Lan patted her round belly and couldn't help letting out a small burp.
She wrapped her arms around Ye Qiu's neck and whispered into his ear, "Now Xiao Lan and Brother are at the same level! Brother, you'd better work harder—otherwise Xiao Lan will stay stuck forever~"
"I know!" Being lectured by his own sister felt strangely humiliating.
Pop!
A slightly oily kiss landed on Ye Qiu's face.
Little Blue giggled. "This is to cheer my brother on! Hehe~"
This is real encouragement…
Ye Qiu shot her a helpless glare.
As evening fell, Ning Rongrong arrived with red, swollen eyes, as if she had just finished crying.
"Miss Ning, are you alright? Did you come to see Xiao Lan?"
Hearing Ye Qiu's voice, she hadn't thought much of it before—but now it sounded extremely harsh. Thinking of the vicious words spoken earlier, her heart felt heavy.
"Do you hate me too?"
"Huh?" Ye Qiu didn't understand why she asked that, but… he knew his answer.
"How could that be?"
"You're lying!" Ning Rongrong stepped forward, grabbing his collar and looking up at him with wide, furious eyes. "If you don't hate me, why did you ignore me so many times before?! And why did you keep calling me 'Miss Ning, Miss Ning'?!"
"Uh…" Ye Qiu touched his nose, feeling awkward at being called out so directly.
"So do you also think I'm only good at causing trouble—unruly, rude, lacking manners, and vicious?! That apart from being 'Miss Ning,' I'm completely useless?!"
She poured out her words in one breath.
The more she spoke, the harder she cried. Ye Qiu had no idea what she had gone through while apologizing earlier.
"Answer me! Waaah—" She tugged at his clothes, her fists pounding against his chest.
Ye Qiu was completely at a loss as Ning Rongrong spiraled out of control.
Sister… how am I supposed to answer this?
He didn't let her continue. Three tomoe appeared in his eyes, and he gently hypnotized her into a trance.
"Brother, why is it so noisy?"
Little Blue walked out sleepily, rubbing her eyes with her tiny hands, letting out a puzzled sound.
"Huh? What's wrong with Sister Rongrong?"
Ye Qiu couldn't help glaring at her. Had their relationship really progressed this far after just one meal?
She kept calling out, "Sister, sister!"
"It's nothing. She'll be fine after a good night's sleep."
Ye Qiu carried Ning Rongrong into the room and laid her down.
...
In the distance, atop a tower, two figures stood quietly.
"Fengzhi, are you sure this is okay?" Sword Douluo asked.
"Uncle Jian, let's treat this as a lesson for her. She really needs to change her personality," Ning Fengzhi replied calmly. "I'll handle the disciples' families."
"And that kid, Ye Qiu—what are you planning to do with him?"
"Make it a big deal," Ning Fengzhi smiled. "Talents like this are worth winning over—especially when both siblings are prodigies. Buy one, get one free. That's a great deal."
"By the way, regarding the favor Ye Qiu asked of me, I plan to introduce him to Qinghe. Young people should have more opportunities to interact."
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