Chapter 35: Five Years Passed, Xiao Wu Wants to Stay in a Love Hotel with Lin Qingmo
Chapter 35: Five Years Passed, Xiao Wu Wants to Stay in a Love Hotel with Lin Qingmo
Time passed like a white steed flitting past a crack.
In the blink of an eye, five years had passed.
At the gates of Suotuo City, located in the center of the Balak Kingdom.
An eye-catching pair, a young man and a young woman, walked side by side, attracting the gazes of everyone on the street.
The boy was about twelve years old, his figure as upright as green bamboo.
The silver earring in his right ear and his short blue hair fluttered in the wind.
His sapphire-like eyes were clear and bright, and a cynical smile hung at the corners of his mouth.
Lin Qingmo had finally arrived at the nearest large city to Nuoding City—Suotuo City.
He wore simple cyan martial attire, looking sunny and handsome with a touch of heroism.
On the ring finger of his left hand, the ring-shaped storage spirit tool gifted by his master shimmered slightly in the sunlight.
Five years had washed away his childish innocence.
Giving him a level of composure and sharpness rarely seen in his peers.
His actual spirit power had already reached the Rank 40 Spirit AncestorRealm.
His only struggle was that he had yet to find a suitable fourth spirit ring.
The girl beside him also appeared to be twelve.
Her long brown hair was tied into a playful ponytail, swaying gently on her shoulders.
Her lively rabbit-like eyes were watery and filled with an innocent, romantic smile.
Xiao Wu wore a pink dress, its hem fluttering lightly in the breeze.
Like a dancing pink butterfly, she was delicate and lovely.
After five years of hard cultivation, she had shed her childishness and grown into a graceful young lady.
Her spirit powerRank had even reached level thirty-two, far exceeding the level in the original story at the same period.
During these five years, no world-shaking events occurred on the Douluo Continent.
Lin Qingmo’s life was simple yet fulfilling.
Every day, he repeated a routine of "cultivating with the rabbit, chatting in the group, and additionally beating up Tang San."
As for spirit rings, whenever he broke through a Realm...
...his master would always appear on time with the most suitable Spirit Beast prepared.
His second spirit ring was taken from a five-thousand-year-old ’Emerald Thousand-Thread Mushroom’.
Although this Spirit Beast’s attack attributes were weak, its vitality was incredibly powerful.
[Second Spirit Ability — Myriad Threads]
Blue Silver Grass growth speed increased by 100%;
After releasing the Spirit Ability, the Blue Silver Grass can instantly split into five strands with 50% of the original’s strength.
(The number of splits increases with spirit powerRank.)
What seemed like a simple splitting effect actually had extremely high practical value.
His third spirit ring came from a nine-thousand-year-old ’Rejuvenation Willow’.
It was also a plant Spirit Beast with formidable vitality.
[Third Spirit Ability — Blue Silver Spirit Tree]
Blue Silver Grass toughness increased by 100%;
After releasing the Spirit Ability, the Blue Silver Grass fuses and grows into a Blue Silver Spirit Tree, its vines lashing out at surrounding targets like willow branches;
The Blue Silver Spirit Tree can generate a 150-meter Rejuvenation Field (this range increases with spirit powerRank).
"Rejuvenation Field": Self-life recovery increased by 50%, Spirit Ability recovery increased by 50%, and mental force amplified by 50%; other selected targets receive 30% of the same effects.
This Spirit Ability integrated Spirit body enhancement, mental amplification, attack, and support into one.
Lin Qingmo was extremely satisfied with these two Spirit abilities.
Even without a top-tier spirit ring like that of the Jade Swan...
...the advantage of over-limit absorption of several-thousand-year spirit rings was enough to make up for the Bloodline gap.
The biggest variable in the past five years was Tang Hao’s experience.
He was discovered by the Spirit Hall again near Suotuo City.
After an earth-shattering battle, although Tang Hao successfully escaped...
...he paid a heavy price and fell into a state of endless pursuit.
From then on, he never dared to easily appear by Tang San’s side.
Upon hearing this news, Lin Qingmo breathed a complete sigh of relief.
Without a Titled Douluo watching from the shadows...
...he could finally "bully" Tang San without any worries.
"A-Qing, Suotuo City is so big!"
Xiao Wu held Lin Qingmo’s arm, her eyes shining with excitement.
She looked around curiously, her very breath filled with joy.
"It’s so much more lively than Nuoding City. Look at those stalls on the street!"
The streets were bustling with traffic and people.
The bluestone road had been worn smooth by time, and shops lined both sides in neat rows.
Cries of vendors and sounds of bargaining rose and fell, and the atmosphere of daily life wafted toward them.
The sweet scent of candied haws and the savory aroma of grilled meat floated in the air, teasing the taste buds.
"Naturally."
Lin Qingmo raised his hand and rubbed Xiao Wu’s head, his fingertips touching her soft hair.
"Although Suotuo City is a remote city-state, it’s several times larger than Nuoding City."
"Where do you want to go?"
Having spent five years together day and night, Xiao Wu had long since grown accustomed to clinging to Lin Qingmo.
Their relationship had long surpassed that of ordinary partners, becoming intimately close.
Hearing this, Xiao Wu excitedly stood on her tiptoes and pointed ahead.
"I want to eat that! Those bright red candied haws look so sweet!"
Her gaze then drifted toward a nearby jewelry store, her eyes sparkling.
"And that jewelry store, the pink jade hairpin in the window is so beautiful!"
"You little glutton."
Lin Qingmo chuckled and pinched her cheek.
"Snacks first, then the jewelry store, how about that?"
Xiao Wu nodded vigorously, her cheeks flushing with excitement.
Just as he was about to step forward, Lin Qingmo’s footsteps suddenly stopped.
A cold, bone-chilling gaze was fixed firmly on him.
He turned his head calmly, his gaze sweeping over the shadows at the street corner.
A boy in black martial attire was hiding there.
There was a hint of gloom between his brows, and his eyes were full of jealousy and hatred.
This person was none other than Tang San.
Five years had passed, and Tang San’s spirit power had increased to level twenty-seven.
After successfully absorbing his second spirit ring, his strength had indeed improved.
But his obsession with Xiao Wu had not diminished in the slightest.
Seeing Xiao Wu and Lin Qingmo together day and night...
...that jealousy and resentment grew wildly in his heart like poisonous vines.
Over the years, he would challenge Lin Qingmo every few days.
Wanting to prove he was stronger and reclaim Xiao Wu’s attention.
But the result never changed—every time, he was beaten soundly.
He still didn’t know Lin Qingmo’s true spirit power or spirit ring configuration.
Because the other party had never released his Spirit or spirit rings when fighting him.
Repeated failures made Tang San’s aura increasingly gloomy.
His gaze also became cold and bone-chilling, filled with distorted hatred.
"Him again."
Xiao Wu also noticed that malicious gaze.
A look of deep disgust instantly appeared on her face, and she pulled Lin Qingmo’s hand.
"Ignore that annoying guy. Let’s go quickly before we get bad luck."
Thinking of Tang San’s harassment over the years, she furrowed her brows tightly.
She thought to herself: Why is this guy like sticky candy that won’t come off?
Lin Qingmo nodded, a trace of disdain flashing in his eyes.
After five years of "repeated education," Tang San was nothing more than a buffoon in his eyes.
"Let’s go, we’ll buy the candied haws first."
He took Xiao Wu’s hand and was about to walk.
Tang San, in the shadows, couldn’t help but rush out, blocking their way.
"Lin Qingmo, stop right there!"
Tang San’s voice carried suppressed rage, and his fists clenched until they cracked.
"Avoiding me every time, are you afraid?"
He glared at Lin Qingmo, his eyes full of resentment and provocation.
But in his heart, he was beating a drum: Just how strong is this guy?
It’s been five years, why can’t I even touch the hem of his clothes?
"Afraid of you?"
Lin Qingmo raised an eyebrow, a mocking smile curling on his lips.
"Tang San, in these five years, besides getting older, your skin has also grown quite a bit thicker."
He looked Tang San up and down nonchalantly, his tone teasing.
"Didn’t you learn your lesson after I sent you flying last time?"
Xiao Wu giggled on the side and added, "And you were unconscious the whole morning!"
Remembering Tang San’s struggling state back then, she couldn’t help but crinkle her eyes in laughter.
"If A-Qing hadn’t been soft-hearted enough to notify that trash teacher of yours, you’d have been covered in mosquito bites on the mountain."
"I..."
Tang San, hit where it hurt, his face instantly turned bright red.
His rage toward Lin Qingmo surged to his head, and his spirit power began to surge uncontrollably.
(End of Chapter)
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