Chapter 170: Zhu Zhuqing’s Gratitude, Reserving the third spirit ring
Chapter 170: Zhu Zhuqing’s Gratitude, Reserving the third spirit ring
The woods on the back mountain were quiet, with only the soft sound of the wind sweeping fallen leaves across the ground.
"Are you ready?"
Lin Qingmo’s voice was gentle, lacking his usual dominance and instead carrying a hint of reassurance.
Zhu Zhuqing suddenly looked up, a flash of surprise crossing her cat-like eyes.
She then nodded heavily.
"Yes, I’m ready. Lin Qingmo, whatever you want me to do, just say the word."
Her voice remained cold, yet it held a trace of unmistakable earnestness.
She silently added in her heart: As long as I can become stronger, I’m willing to do anything.
Seeing this, A-Qing didn’t waste any more words.
He raised his hand and took out a lustrous white jade bottle from his storage spirit tool.
The moment the cap was unscrewed, a rich aroma instantly filled the woods.
The bottle contained a translucent, viscous liquid that swayed slightly, still carrying a faint warmth.
Sunlight fell upon it, making it look like molten amber, glowing with a warm and soft light.
"This is something that can improve your physical fitness."
Lin Qingmo handed the small bottle to her.
He didn’t say it was Whale Glue.
Because it was a secret, and Whale Glue could easily cause misunderstandings, so it was better not to explain.
"It has no side effects and can temper your body to the greatest extent, solidifying your Foundation."
"For an agility-attack systemSpirit Master like you, the effect is also the most direct."
"Drink it all."
"! You’re giving me such a precious thing just like that?"
Zhu Zhuqing instinctively looked up, her voice carrying a hint of imperceptible shock.
She had heard Lin Qingmo say that physical fitness determines the age of the spirit ring one can absorb.
Improving physical fitness meant increasing the age limit for absorbing spirit rings.
In other words, the thing before her was a precious treasure.
Hearing this, Lin Qingmo just calmly raised an eyebrow and pushed the small bottle forward again.
"If it’s useful to you, it’s not considered precious; besides, you’ll be my employee in the future."
As for how to nurture this future employee, he would have to see how Zhu Zhuqing acted later; it remained to be seen.
Hearing Lin Qingmo’s teasing words, the tips of Zhu Zhuqing’s ears instantly turned red.
Even her fair cheeks were tinged with a faint blush.
Lin Qingmo looked at her reddened ear tips, a faint smile flickering in his eyes.
"Don’t worry. Although the medicinal effect of this thing is somewhat intense, with me here, nothing will go wrong. I will help guide you through the whole process, and there won’t be any mistakes."
"Mhm."
Zhu Zhuqing reached out and took the white jade bottle without hesitation.
Her fingertips accidentally brushed against Lin Qingmo’s, and she quickly pulled back as if she had received an electric shock.
She didn’t ask another question, tilting her head back to drink the entire bottle of Whale Glue.
The Whale Glue melted in her mouth, without any fishy smell, instead carrying a hint of sweetness.
But the moment it slid down her throat,
A terrifying surge of warm energy exploded from her Dantian.
Like a rushing warm current, it instantly swept through her entire body.
"!!!"
This was the intense effect Lin Qingmo had mentioned.
In just a few breaths, Zhu Zhuqing felt as if her body had been thrown into a boiling steamer, burning with heat.
Her whole body began to burn.
Her skin quickly turned an alluring crimson, fine beads of sweat instantly seeped from her brow, and even her breathing became rapid.
The blood in her entire body seemed to be boiling, and sensations of numbness and itching came from her bones and Meridians.
It felt as if countless ants were crawling over her, making her unable to help but curl up with a soft moan.
If Lin Qingmo hadn’t been right in front of her, she would have lost control.
"Don’t get distracted."
Lin Qingmo’s voice sounded at the right time, carrying a reassuring power that instantly pulled back her somewhat scattered consciousness.
"Focus your mind and calm your Qi, circulate your spirit power, and concentrate on refining the medicinal power."
"Follow the guidance of my spirit power, and don’t resist the medicinal power."
"Let it permeate every inch of your Meridians and bones."
Zhu Zhuqing bit her lower lip, forcibly suppressing the inexplicable restlessness in her heart.
She immediately began to circulate her own spirit power according to Lin Qingmo’s guidance, bit by bit directing that domineering medicinal power to wash through her Meridians and temper her bones and muscles.
Lin Qingmo stood across from her, watching her closely.
Taking Whale Glue for the first time would indeed cause a strong reaction, especially since this was Ten-thousand-year Whale Glue.
More and more sweat gathered on her brow, sliding down her cheeks and dripping onto her collar.
Her body was also trembling slightly, yet she kept her teeth clenched and didn’t make a single sound of weakness.
A flash of approval appeared in Lin Qingmo’s eyes.
He knew Zhu Zhuqing’s resilience.
This seemingly cold and fragile girl had a hidden grit in her bones that was much stronger than many boys.
He didn’t make any unnecessary movements, only releasing a trace of gentle spirit power.
The spirit power formed a barrier enveloping Zhu Zhuqing’s body, helping her stabilize the restless medicinal power and isolating her from external interference.
At the same time, he guided the medicinal power bit by bit to permeate her body to the maximum extent, not wasting any of the effect... as time passed.
In the woods, there was only the soft rustle of leaves in the wind and Zhu Zhuqing’s slightly hurried breathing.
The light and shadows in the forest slowly shifted, moving from noon to afternoon.
After an unknown amount of time, the heat on Zhu Zhuqing’s body gradually faded.
The boiling sensation throughout her body also slowly subsided.
She slowly opened her eyes.
A few fine beads of sweat still hung on her long eyelashes.
There was still a lingering trace of moisture in her cat-like eyes.
She instinctively clenched her fists.
She could clearly feel the changes in her body.
Her Meridians had become wider and tougher, and her bone density had increased by more than a level.
The explosive power, speed, and endurance of her muscles had all taken a leap.
Even her spirit power showed signs of an impending Breakthrough.
A flash of shock crossed Zhu Zhuqing’s eyes, and she couldn’t help but murmur softly, "I actually... really became stronger."
Zhu Zhuqing looked up at Lin Qingmo, who was standing opposite her.
Her eyes were filled with unconcealable shock and a deep, thick gratitude.
She took a deep breath and bowed deeply to Lin Qingmo, her posture perfectly standard.
"Thank you!"
Her tone was incredibly solemn, and even her voice carried a hint of imperceptible trembling.
"I will remember this favor, and I will definitely do what I promised you."
She wasn’t someone who didn’t understand the ways of the world.
Lin Qingmo had given her such a precious thing without even blinking.
She knew better than anyone how heavy this kindness was.
Lin Qingmo reached out to support her.
"No need to be so polite; after all, this is a formal transaction between us."
His tone remained calm, with a faint smile.
"You’re also about to break through to Level 30. Don’t worry about the third spirit ring. When you reach Level 30, tell me immediately, and I’ll help you determine the most suitable spirit ring."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing was stunned once again.
She nodded vigorously, suppressing all her surging emotions deep in her heart.
She only uttered one word: "Okay, I’ll tell you as soon as it happens."
At the same time, she was also very much looking forward to what age of third spirit ringLin Qingmo would arrange for her now.
(End of Chapter)
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