Zhu Zhuqing was never the type of person who feared trouble.
In order to achieve her goals, she was even willing to put in double the effort.
However...
Her cold personality also made her reluctant to trouble others.
So, after following Li Yu, she had become the hands-off manager, following the arrangements of 'Xue Qinghe.'
Even though 'Xue Qinghe' didn't impose any restrictions on her, she knew her own situation. To avoid causing trouble for Li Yu and 'Xue Qinghe,' despite 'Xue Qinghe' having reserved a "room" for her in the East Palace, she mostly stayed at the Qianyu Academy.
Of course, Cai Xu treated her with special care.
She had her own independent building.
Only Zhu Zhuqing and Wang Changzhi, two students at Qianyu Academy, enjoyed this privilege.
Tonight.
Zhu Zhuqing sat quietly as usual, meditating and cultivating.
Unlike her public appearances, when she was resting or alone, her clothing was simple and casual, revealing her fair skin and well-defined body lines.
"Ha~"
Exhaling a breath, her brow furrowed as she still felt a slight sting in her mind.
"Still too risky!"
"Even with the help of the 'Water Fairy Jade Bone,' it seems my talent is still not enough to match up..."
Sigh...
She sighed again, but the melancholy in her eyes quickly dissipated, replaced by determination: "At least, I've gotten one step closer to her!"
"I... will become as strong as she is!"
Just as these thoughts settled in her mind.
Zhu Zhuqing face suddenly changed, and every hair on her body stood on end. The Hell Spirit Cat had already possessed her in the next instant.
At the same time, four soul rings appeared around her.
Yellow! Yellow! Purple! Black!
Two yellow, one purple, and one black soul ring!
Zhu Zhuqing had already absorbed her fourth soul ring, and it was a black, 100.000 Yearssoul ring!
Moreover, the soul power fluctuations emanating from her had reached level 43!
She had already achieved an accomplishment that was once thought impossible.
People like Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun could only watch as Zhu Zhuqing distance from them grew further.
"Who!"
Zhu Zhuqing growled sharply, her body slightly arched as she prepared for battle.
"How sensitive is everyone's perception?"
Li Yu helpless voice echoed.
Though part of it was because he hadn't deliberately concealed his presence, the fact that he had been discovered after using 'Space Transition' to reach his 'destination' still made him feel a bit embarrassed.
But, he was also happy about it.
Now, Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing were considered his subordinates, and the stronger they became, the happier he was.
"Li Yu!"
Zhu Zhuqing heard the voice and immediately sighed in relief, her body relaxing instantly.
For Li Yu, she had already set him as a target, and under the influence of the 'Life Gate,' she held no hostility toward him and completely trusted him.
However, she couldn't understand why Li Yu suddenly came to find her.
There was no precedent for this before.
But she didn't ask. Now, even her life was in Li Yu hands, and after she had already promised "I would do anything," it seemed that Li Yu could come and go as he pleased.
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, Zhu Zhuqing sniffed, noticing... a somewhat familiar fragrance?
She suspiciously looked behind Li Yu, only to see a familiar face peeking out.
"Xiao... Xiao Wu?"
Zhu Zhuqing spoke with uncertainty.
"Hehe, Zhuqing!"
Xiao Wu immediately used 'Instant Transmission' to appear in front of Zhu Zhuqing, and then wrapped herself around Zhu Zhuqing like an octopus.
"Cough, cough, Xiao Wu, how... cough, cough... are you with Li Yu... cough, cough... together!"
Zhu Zhuqing was slightly out of breath from being squeezed by Xiao Wu, but she didn't pull her off.
Ever since the break with Dai Mubai, she had naturally missed Xiao Wu, who was once like a close friend.
After such a long time without seeing each other, and with Li Yu bringing her here, she realized that Xiao Wu situation was probably similar to hers.
So she was very happy.
Let her squeeze, it wouldn't kill her.
"Hehe, I'll explain everything to you later!"
Xiao Wu finally let go of Zhu Zhuqing, but her gaze was filled with curiosity as she scanned her, asking suspiciously, "How did you reach the Fourth Ring Soul Sect so quickly, and your fourth soul ring is actually a black 100.000 Yearssoul ring!"
Li Yu, hearing this, also looked at her.
Zhu Zhuqing had obtained the fourth soul ring with Cai Xu's help. He had heard about it from Qian Renxue but hadn't paid much attention to it.
A fourth soul ring wasn't something worth worrying about.
However, when Qian Renxue had mentioned it, her eyes had been smiling, as if she had found a treasure, and she looked mysterious.
Because of that, he had some guesses but hadn't expected that Zhu Zhuqing had actually absorbed a black, 100.000 Yearssoul ring.
But after thinking about it more, he realized that it made sense.
First of all, Zhu Zhuqing had the 'Life Gate' to enhance her affinity with life elements. This not only made her soul power grow faster than others, but also made her physical condition improve faster.
Second, under such conditions, the absorption of her 'Water Fairy Jade Bone' would naturally be more perfect.
Finally, and most importantly, the breaking of her own limitations!
After Li Yu demonstrated his three purple and one black soul ring combination, all ambitious soul masters, when absorbing soul rings, would naturally try to absorb rings with higher years.
According to Yu Xiaogang theory and the previous experiences of soul masters, the upper limit of the years for a normal soul master to absorb their fourth soul ring was about five thousand years.
Thus, under this accumulation of buffs, Zhu Zhuqing being able to absorb a 100.000 Yearssoul ring wasn't something to be too surprised about.
However...
After Li Yu looked at Zhu Zhuqing a few more times, his brow furrowed slightly.
"Your spiritual power... has been injured?"
Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu froze at the same time.
The latter's expression changed more clearly, while the former seemed more surprised.
"Huh?"
Zhu Zhuqing looked at Xiao Wu with more surprise.
Although she was surprised that Li Yu could tell her condition, she wasn't unwilling to accept it.
After all, Li Yu was that strong!
But...
Xiao Wu, who was currently weaker than her, how could she tell that her injury was due to this?
The resentment from the soul beasts indeed had harmed her.
She had been quietly recovering for nearly a month, but she still hadn't fully healed and occasionally felt a faint pain.
100.000 Yearssoul rings weren't easy to absorb!
"Li Yu told me that soul beasts above ten thousand years old will produce resentment, and if one's strength isn't sufficient, it's easy to be backlashed by it..."
Xiao Wu realized she had let something slip, and quickly used Li Yu as a shield.
Zhu Zhuqing immediately understood.
Li Yu had noticed her condition, which surprised her, but it wasn't unacceptable.
After all, Li Yu was so strong!
However...
Xiao Wu strength was still weaker than hers, how had she noticed that it was because of the soul beast's resentment?
Li Yu didn't press the matter further.
"You should be recovering soon, there's no need to worry too much."
Shaking his head, Li Yu showed no signs of staying longer. After saying, "I'll leave Xiao Wu with you for now," he turned and left.
His words were factual. After so much time, Zhu Zhuqing was indeed close to fully recovering.
Additionally, he didn't have any methods to heal spiritual injuries.
Of course, there might be related herbs in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, but... he didn't recognize them.
More importantly, Qian Renxue was still waiting for him!
Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu looked at the empty room, exchanging a glance, both feeling a little helpless.
Was she really going to leave us two weak women alone?