Chapter 685: Ah! I Fell Down!

"Mm, I have already notified them in several large forests, telling the Soul Beasts that if they cannot defeat the Spirit Masters, they should wait for an opportunity to surrender..."

Qin Jian smiled and said, "Although I cannot guarantee that every Spirit Master will comply, at least it can reduce a lot of unnecessary slaughter."

"Brother Jian mentioned the term 'intelligent Soul Beast'; does that mean Soul Beasts that are capable of understanding surrender?" Ning Rongrong asked curiously.

Qin Jian nodded: "At present, because Spirit Masters must hunt Soul Beasts to advance, it is impossible to make everyone stop hunting; that is not realistic. Since that is the case, then we will prioritize protecting the Soul Beasts that have developed intelligence. They think just like people; in a certain sense, they are no different from people, just different in appearance."

Xiao Wu gripped Qin Jian's hand tightly; it was clear that this matter made her especially happy.

"Brother, this is already enough. Actually, even if humans no longer needed to hunt Soul Beasts to obtain Soul Rings, there would still be conflicts among them, just like how we Soul Beasts kill each other. This is impossible to avoid completely..."

She smiled contentedly: "Being able to protect those Soul Beasts that are as smart as us, and stopping them from killing each other, is already very good. Just like people, they won't kill each other for no reason. In this way, we Soul Beasts will grow stronger and stronger."

Ning Rongrong thought for a moment and said with some worry: "Will the Soul Beasts have large-scale conflicts with humans? Just like between nations?"

Qin Jian stroked Ning Rongrong's cheek: "In one's position, one plans for the administration. I possess a dual identity, so naturally, I will not let such a thing happen. But if one day I am gone, there will be successors to handle it. No one can eliminate all conflicts once and for all..."

"I will establish sufficiently perfect laws and a disciplinary system to restrain both sides."

"Eh? Xiao Wu, what are you doing?"

As he was speaking, he suddenly discovered his clothes were being unfastened...

Xiao Wu raised her head, her eyes turning a pale pink: "Brother, we flew up here... not to chat about these things..."

Even Charm was used; how could Qin Jian still control himself...

Thus, three white, glistening figures shuttled through the clouds, truly stirring up the winds and clouds across the sky, scattering billions of snowflakes...

"Big Sister?"

After Qin Jian finished and sent Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu back, he had originally intended to stay for a few more days, but was suddenly taken away by Poseixi in a flash.

The two flew over the Sea within the Sea and soon returned to the wooden house.

"Bang!"

Qin Jian was tossed onto the wooden floor.

"Uh, didn't Big Sister come back first? How come you suddenly..." He sat up and scratched his head.

Poseixi glanced at him indifferently: "It was your words that made me look back."

"How long did you watch?" Qin Jian felt a slight sense of foreboding.

"I watched a lot... a lot..."

Poseixi gritted her teeth: "Last time I didn't watch the action movie you put on, but you really put on a live show for me!"

"This... that..."

Qin Jian was very embarrassed; after all, he had indeed gone a bit too far this time.

"Is the power of a Title Douluo to traverse the heavens and earth just for you to use like this?"

Poseixi seemed genuinely a bit angry: "You only just learned about that Assessment, and because I didn't agree immediately, you just went and..."

She suddenly covered her mouth and turned her back.

She had let it slip...

Qin Jian blinked his eyes.

The word "immediately" was worth deep contemplation...

"Big Sister," he stood up, walked behind her, leaned over, and whispered softly in her ear: "Is Big Sister... jealous?"

"I am not!"

Poseixi tossed her head and walked into the wooden house with heavy, rhythmic steps.

Qin Jian was showered in the scent of her hair and couldn't help but chuckle, following her inside.

"What are you coming in for?"

Poseixi looked back.

A pair of eyes seemed possessed by a little Rabbit, extremely vigilant.

Qin Jian said innocently: "I didn't intend to do anything. Isn't it the same as usual? Take a bath, go to sleep."

Poseixi's gaze turned over his face several times, as if wanting to confirm whether what he said was sincere.

Qin Jian just smiled slightly, that smile appearing very pure.

"You wait a moment."

Poseixi turned and walked into the bathroom.

Here, according to Qin Jian's preferences, there was no large bathing pool, but rather a large wooden barrel.

Lying inside, one could see the floor-to-ceiling window next to it; far away, one could see the twinkling night lights of Seahorse City across the Sea within the Sea.

"Splash..."

The sound of water came.

Qin Jian leaned against the door frame, watching Poseixi prepare the bathwater for him.

For this past year, it had always been like this.

He never had to do anything himself; this Big Sister could arrange everything for him.

"Go ahead, the water temperature is just right."

Soon, Poseixi walked out of the bathroom without looking back.

Qin Jian looked at her back and couldn't help but shake his head and smile.

It looked like she was really worried about being eaten today...

Shedding his clothes and immersing himself comfortably in the warm water, Qin Jian let out a long sigh of relief.

Bathing like this actually has little to do with washing; one is for relaxation, the other is for scrubbing off dirt, the effects are completely different.

Outside the bathroom.

Poseixi leaned her back against the wooden wall, her eyes watching the deep sea outside, the sea breeze she had long since known to her bones blowing against her face.

And the faint sound of water constantly echoing in her ears suddenly made her feel somewhat agitated.

Will it really be like that with him...

This body she has guarded for over a hundred years, will he be satisfied with it, will he find it wanting, will he...

The High Priest, whose life was terrifyingly simple, was at this moment caught in a state of anxiety and indecision, unable to view things with indifference.

So-called worldly wisdom is useless in the face of things one has not experienced oneself, and it cannot even calm one's state of mind.

"Big sister—"

Suddenly, Qin Jian's voice came through, instantly waking Poseixi from her chaotic mood.

"What is it?" She walked back to the bathroom door and asked.

"Come in for a moment." Qin Jian's voice came from inside.

Poseixi instinctively went to pull the door, but suddenly paused, asking vigilantly: "Why do you want me to come in while you are bathing?"

It was quiet inside for a moment, then Qin Jian's voice came: "I want big sister to help me scrub."

"Bang!"

The bathroom door, which she had just pulled open a little, was slammed shut by her again: "What are you scrubbing for as a Title Douluo? Is there dirt on your body?"

"Cough, then I want big sister to give me a massage." Qin Jian changed his request.

"Massages are for after you finish your bath, not now." Poseixi said without hesitation.

"Big sister, I want a massage while I bathe today." Qin Jian said again.

Poseixi paused, but remained vigilant: "No, we'll talk after you finish soaking and come out."

"Ah! I fell!"

Qin Jian's exclamation came from inside the door.

And Poseixi only had a face full of helplessness: "How did you fall inside a bathtub?"

"Glug, glug... it's all... the tub is too big... glug, glug... if you don't help me up... I'm going to slide down again... drinking water... glug, glug..."

Qin Jian's voice was intermittent, as if he had really slid into the water.

Poseixi was expressionless: "To use your own words... you are acting too much..."

(End of chapter)