Chapter 214

After Du Gu Yan left, Ning Rongrong entered Gu Xuan's carriage; seeing Gu Xuan sitting properly upright, she went up and hugged Gu Xuan.

Gu Xuan wiped the lipstick Du Gu Yan had left on his lips clean; the faint rose scent still let him savor it endlessly.

"Gu Xuan big brother, what is your older sister doing inside? Why have you been dazed for three hours?" Ning Rongrong furrowed her pretty brows, carrying a questioning tone.

Gu Xuan directly gave the clever little girl a flick on the forehead, lightly saying: "What are you thinking about! I'm an upright person!"

Ning Rongrong pouted her small mouth, not daring to retort, then immediately put on an expectant look: "Big sister said you'd give me a surprise—what surprise is it, duck?"

Seeing Ning Rongrong's face-changing speed so quick, Gu Xuan didn't bother teasing her; he directly took out the Wisdom Phantom left arm bone from his Soul Tool and handed it to her.

"Have you absorbed this soul bone now?" Gu Xuan said lightly.

Upon seeing the soul bone, even Ning Rongrong became excited all over; after all, a soul bone isn't Chinese cabbage, and just from its name this soul bone suits her perfectly.

Moreover, most importantly, this soul bone isn't one of the three soul bones awarded as the final prize in the tournament—where did Gu Xuan big brother get this soul bone from?

Ning Rongrong wasn't polite with Gu Xuan, because she knew every decision he made had already been decided long ago; after taking the soul bone, she asked: "Gu Xuan big brother, where did this soul bone come from?"

Upon hearing Ning Rongrong's inquiry, Gu Xuan didn't hide anything, telling her how, when Tang San was ambushed, he rescued Tang San and then obtained this soul bone from Shi Nian.

After hearing that, Ning Rongrong also wore a look of disbelief, because this luck was too good, right?

Moreover, most importantly, Gu Xuan big brother, with the strength of a Soul King, slew a Soul Saint!

Oh, no, Gu Xuan big brother originally had this strength; after all, during the tournament he suppressed that freak Qian Renxue, so having this strength isn't surprising.

But being able to obtain this soul bone, Ning Rongrong was still excited beyond words; she directly hugged Gu Xuan and took a bite, leaving a faint cherry taste.

Gu Xuan felt helpless; just having wiped his mouth clean, he had to wipe it again—giving them soul bones individually wasn't for this purpose!

Afterward, Ning Rongrong began absorbing the soul bone; three hours later, her soul power rose from rank forty-nine to fifty, successfully merging with the soul bone.

However, Gu Xuan didn't give Ning Rongrong time to linger with him; he had her go call Ye Lingling over.

Ning Rongrong was somewhat reluctant to leave, since such a chance to be alone with Gu Xuan didn't come often; finally, helpless, after another bite on Gu Xuan, she walked out of the carriage with lingering reluctance.

A few minutes later, Gu Xuan had just wiped his lips clean, the faint cherry scent still not dissipated, when Ye Lingling walked in.

Ye Lingling smiled faintly at Gu Xuan: "What's up, having us come one by one to be alone with you, staying dazed for three hours—is our Gu Xuan big brother really that formidable?"

This is Ye Lingling's true nature; she is very aloof toward outsiders, but after being with Gu Xuan for a while, when alone she relaxes more than anyone.

Gu Xuan's face darkened with exasperation, and he directly pulled her into his embrace: "Looks like you can't wait any longer."

Ye Lingling showed no fear at all, instead somewhat eager to try: "Is this for real? Won't they hear us in the carriage?"

Hearing that, Gu Xuan's face grew even darker; he pinched Ye Lingling's cheek: "All day you're thinking about nonsense—be serious!"

Ye Lingling smiled faintly: "I'm thinking of you—what, you don't miss me?"

"I do, I'm almost dying of longing for you." Gu Xuan said, producing a brocade box and handing it to Ye Lingling: "Here, open and see."

Ye Lingling curiously took the brocade box, then opened it to see what was inside.

As the brocade box opened, tremendous soul power and rich life force poured out, making Ye Lingling unable to help widening her beautiful eyes: "This soul bone…"

Ye Lingling looked delighted at Gu Xuan; after sensing the aura of this soul bone, she felt it was practically tailor-made for her, with an urge to absorb it directly.

"This isn't one of the three soul bones awarded in the tournament; where did you get it from?" Ye Lingling asked doubtfully.

Gu Xuan still didn't conceal anything, recounting the various mishaps that occurred when he once took her to hunt for her fifth soul ring; Ye Lingling felt it somewhat unreal, because the mishap was too damn unexpected.

After a while, Ye Lingling held the soul bone, happily looking at Gu Xuan: "Little Xuan, does this mean we've now become enemies with Tang San?"

In Ye Lingling's view, although Gu Xuan and Tang San's relationship isn't as intimate as theirs, they should still be good friends; now that Gu Xuan has stolen from Tang San's household, does that mean they can't remain friends?

Gu Xuan nodded, lightly brushing Ye Lingling's jade nose: "So when you use this soul bone later, you need to be a bit careful, lest it be exposed."

But Gu Xuan then smiled: "However, you don't need to worry too much; the path we'll walk in the future is destined to have many enemies. I've already discussed with Uncle and Second Elder, planning to solve the problem at its root by directly killing Tang San and Tang Hao, so afterward you won't need to worry about exposure."

Upon hearing that, Ye Lingling felt no pity in her heart, for in this world of the strong preying on the weak, pity is utterly useless.

Moreover, in the future the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect wants to unify the continent; the Clear Sky Sect is definitely a formidable rival, and now this also counts as indirectly weakening their strength.

After all, this is a hundred-thousand-year soul bone; a hundred-thousand-year-level Blue Silver Emperor—if I could someday absorb a hundred-thousand-year-level Blue Silver Emperor, how terrifyingly my healing ability would increase!

Ye Lingling gazed at Gu Xuan, full of excitement and happiness; her rosy, moist lips involuntarily moved toward him—how could Gu Xuan refuse such a test?

After one minute, the cherry taste faded, replaced by a rich fragrance of crabapple blossoms.

Ye Lingling began absorbing the soul bone; three hours later, her soul power rose from rank fifty-three to fifty-six, now matching Gu Xuan and Du Gu Yan.

Furthermore, Ye Lingling's own physical quality was greatly enhanced; the two soul skills granted by the Blue Silver Emperor right leg bone are the same as Tang San's in the original work: Spring Wind Brings Life Again and Flight.

Spring Wind Brings Life Again can restore Ye Lingling's own soul power and heal injuries, greatly boosting her endurance; as for flight ability, it goes without saying—this gives Ye Lingling, a support type, a brand-new life-saving skill, which can be said to suit her perfectly.

Ye Lingling then stamped another seal on Gu Xuan, and only then, reluctant to leave, she exited the carriage and called Zhu Zhuqing over.

During that time, Gu Xuan wiped his lips again, removing the lipstick, leaving only a faint crabapple blossom scent.

After Zhu Zhuqing entered the carriage, she went straight to sit beside Gu Xuan; she has never been a timid person—once she decides on something, she moves forward without hesitation.

Now that she has the chance to be alone with Gu Xuan, Zhu Zhuqing naturally wants to seize the opportunity well.

After all, since Du Gu Yan entered, nine hours have passed; this half-day has been sheer torment for Zhu Zhuqing!

Of course, even more tormented is Li Li, who waited half a day without getting her turn……

Zhu Zhuqing stared at Gu Xuan, then couldn't help saying: "The older sisters went back and kept silent about what happened, just saying there was a surprise—so what exactly is the surprise?"

Gu Xuan smiled faintly, took from his Soul Tool the left leg bone of Swift Wind for Extreme Speed, and handed it to Zhu Zhuqing.

"This is the surprise."

Upon seeing the soul bone, Zhu Zhuqing instinctively froze for a moment—how could she not know the value of a soul bone?

Zhu Zhuqing somewhat incredulously stammered: "Give… give it to me?"

Gu Xuan nodded: "That's right; they've already each absorbed a soul bone. This one is for you—absorb it quickly, I'll guard you."

Upon hearing the affirmative reply, Zhu Zhuqing felt a lump in her throat; she and Gu Xuan actually don't have deep emotional foundations—after all, they've only been together a few days, and before they were merely platonic acquaintances.

And yet Gu Xuan now directly gives this soul bone to her?

Undeniably, this soul bone is indeed very suitable for her, but it's a soul bone after all—not Chinese cabbage—to just give it away like that?

Seeing Zhu Zhuqing hesitate, Gu Xuan pinched her cheek: "Although you're the youngest, your talent indeed falls short of theirs; with this soul bone, you won't fall too far behind in the future."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing's inner emotion was self-evident; now looking back at Dai Mubai, there simply was no comparison.

"Big Brother Gu..." Zhu Zhuqing gazed at Gu Xuan with affection, her whole body pressing into his embrace: "I won't fall behind; I will definitely keep up with your pace, I won't be a burden."

Gu Xuan felt the Will of D in his embrace, forcibly steadied his worry, and rubbed the little girl's head: "I believe you, quickly absorb the soul bone."

Zhu Zhuqing did not forcefully kiss Gu Xuan; instead she hummed, then began to absorb the soul bone.

Gu Xuan approved of her—how could she possibly become arrogant from favor? Only by keeping pace with Gu Xuan and the sisters could she someday stand beside him.

After three hours, Zhu Zhuqing's soul power rose from rank forty-one to forty-three, her physique also received a boost; however, Gu Xuan did not let her leave, but instead gave her two pieces of thousand-year-grade whale glue.

Zhu Zhuqing's talent is not great; she could be said to be the worst among the few girls. Thanks to Tang San's opportunity, she temporarily avoided falling far behind, but her foundation is still the poorest.

Therefore, Gu Xuan will later make up her foundation, then have her keep pace with his steps, ensuring she does not fall behind.

After another two hours, once Zhu Zhuqing had finished absorbing the whale glue, Gu Xuan then let her disembark from the carriage; however, before leaving, Zhu Zhuqing's fragrant lips pressed upon him, letting Gu Xuan enjoy it blissfully.

However, this time Gu Xuan's aide couldn't help but place his hand upon the Will of D, nearly causing Gu Xuan's Dao heart to shatter; fortunately, Zhu Zhuqing was sufficiently "rational."

Of course, it definitely wasn't because Zhu Zhuqing's first kiss, a minute's time nearly made her suffocate…

Zhu Zhuqing left with a flushed face; the lingering warmth Gu Xuan left on her chest kept her from calming down for a long time.

A few minutes later, Li Li arrived at the carriage, but she had no soul bone, because she herself had obtained the Eight Spider Lances, and these few soul bones were more suitable for them, so this time Li Li had to be wronged.

Moreover, it wasn't really a grievance; during the time Gu Xuan spent cultivating and recovering, Li Li stayed with him, which also made up for her lacking a soul bone.

ps: Typos will be corrected later.

(End of chapter)