Douluo Continent: The Evil Tiger Subdues the Eight Desolations, and Marries Zhu Zhuqing

"Narcissus-like skin and bones."

Lin Ye placed the fairy herb on the table beside the bed.

"One of the immortal herbs of the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire. It can nourish tendons and bones, strengthen meridians, and improve the body's speed and flexibility."

Zhu Zhuqing blinked, looked at the fairy herb, and then at Lin Ye.

"Did you give this to me?"

"If not you, who else would we give it to? That bald guy?"

Lin Ye rolled his eyes.

"Your martial soul is the Netherworld Cat, which focuses on speed and agility. This immortal herb is a perfect match for your attributes."

"After taking it, your strength will experience a qualitative leap, and your speed will also reach a new level."

"Besides, your internal injuries have just healed, and this thing can repair them at the same time."

Actually, Lin Ye didn't initially intend to give her the immortal herb, but Zhu Zhuqing's performance in tonight's battle completely moved him.

At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing stared at the immortal herb that emitted a clear glow, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.

The Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire?

What is that?

But this herb looks quite valuable.

Lin Ye just gave it to her so casually?

"Eat quickly, stop spacing out."

Lin Ye urged,

"……All right."

Zhu Zhuqing did not hesitate any longer.

She took the herb and put it in her mouth.

The moment it enters the mouth, a cool sensation rushes from the tip of the tongue straight to the throat, and then quickly spreads along the meridians.

The force was quite strong, as if it were being washed by spring water.

As it passes through a meridian, that meridian will feel slightly warm, and then become more flexible and resilient.

My bones feel slightly sore.

The muscles are being restretched.

The residual internal injuries caused by Tieshan earlier are being gradually repaired by this medicinal power.

Zhu Zhuqing closed her eyes, sat cross-legged on the bed, and began to fully refine the medicinal effects.

Lin Ye watched her enter a meditative state and, after confirming that there was nothing wrong, walked to the sofa by the window and sat down.

He leaned against the sofa armrest, crossed his legs on the coffee table, and closed his eyes.

Today's energy expenditure was quite high.

Rest awhile.

Anyway, it will take her time to refine the immortal herb.

Lin Ye's breathing gradually calmed down.

I do not know how long it has been,

"Buzz—!"

A powerful aura suddenly erupted from the center of the room!

"Holy crap, what's going on?"

Lin Ye's eyes snapped open.

On the bed, a visible white radiance was surging around Zhu Zhuqing.

The radiance emanated from her body, carrying an aura more than twice as strong as before.

A moment later,

Zhu Zhuqing suddenly opened her eyes and looked down at her hands.

The feeling of soul power surging through the meridians was completely different from before.

More abundant and more profound, every strand of soul power flowing through the meridians is several times stronger.

His flexibility and explosive power are now vastly different from what they used to be.

What shocked her even more was that her soul power broke through to level 30!

"His soul power has actually broken through."

Zhu Zhuqing herself was startled.

He jumped directly from level 28 to level 30, skipping two levels, and his soul power reserves were ridiculously abundant.

This kind of foundation is something that cannot be achieved through ordinary breakthroughs. If he absorbs a third soul ring, his soul power will definitely increase by a lot.

"This magical herb... its effects are terrifyingly powerful?"

"Oh ho, you're awake?"

Zhu Zhuqing turned her head and saw Lin Ye standing up from the sofa.

Her hair was a bit messy, and there was a red mark on her right cheek from the sofa armrest.

It seems that the big bad guy just fell asleep on the sofa.

Zhu Zhuqing stared blankly at the red mark on his face for a moment, then an inopportune thought popped into her head.

This guy doesn't seem so annoying when he's sleeping.

"A breakthrough?"

Lin Ye rubbed his eyes and asked.

"Yeah, just reached level 30."

Zhu Zhuqing nodded, and then added,

"Moreover, the soul power is very abundant, much more substantial than when breaking through to level 30 normally."

"That's right." Lin Ye stretched his neck.

"Besides strengthening your muscles and bones, the effects of Narcissus Jade Bone Strengthening Medicine can also enhance your soul power. At this moment, your soul power is significantly higher than that of other soul masters of the same level, which is normal."

Zhu Zhuqing lowered her eyes and remained silent for two seconds.

She wanted to say thank you.

But even after those two words rolled around in her mouth several times, she still couldn't say them out loud.

It's not that I don't want to talk about it.

It's because they feel that the two words "thank you" are no longer enough.

From the Star Dou Great Forest to now, this big bad guy has given her too much.

He saved her life, shielded her from a knife, and even casually gave her an incredibly precious herb to eat.

She was a fugitive being hunted by her own family.

How will she repay it?

"Alright, now that you've broken through level 30..."

Lin Ye's voice interrupted her thoughts.

"Then tomorrow we'll go hunt spirit beasts to obtain your third spirit ring."

"Level 30 is a hurdle; without a third spirit ring, you'll be stuck there. Take advantage of the herb's effects while they're still active and absorb it as soon as possible."

"Mm," Zhu Zhuqing responded.

"Go to bed early, we'll leave before dawn tomorrow!"

After saying that, Lin Ye stretched and turned to walk towards the door.

"Lin Ye".

Zhu Zhuqing's voice suddenly came from behind.

Lin Ye turned around, just about to ask, "What?"

However, the words were not yet spoken.

A soft, warm body suddenly crashed into his arms.

"Holy crap, big kitty, what are you doing...?"

Zhu Zhuqing hugged him tightly.

And her arms were wrapped around his waist, and her face was buried in his chest.

That force was unreasonable.

Lin Ye was immediately stunned.

What's wrong with this big cat?

Everything was fine just now?

and also,

The softness of this impact... seems a bit greater than the last time in the Star Dou Great Forest?

Pshaw, this isn't the time to think about that.

"Lin Ye, thank you."

Zhu Zhuqing's voice was muffled, with a hint of sobbing.

to be frank,

She didn't know why she did that.

Just a second ago she was sitting perfectly fine on the bed, thinking about "how to pay back".

Then, seeing Lin Ye turn and walk away,

Somehow, that figure overlapped with the figure blocking her way in the Star Dou Great Forest.

Then the body reacted faster than the brain.

By the time she realized what was happening, she was already in Lin Ye's arms.

Besides, now that we've already hugged, it would be even more embarrassing to let go.

Then I might as well not relax at all.

At this moment, Lin Ye looked down at the head resting on his chest.

Long black hair fell down, revealing a small section of fair nape.

He was silent for two seconds.

Then he raised his hand and placed it on Zhu Zhuqing's head, gently rubbing it.

"Alright, stop crying."

"You got your snot all over my clothes."

"Hmph, no, I didn't! I didn't have a runny nose!"

Zhu Zhuqing mumbled a rebuttal against his chest, but neither looked up nor let go.

Lin Ye didn't say anything more, his palm slid from the top of her hair to the ends, slowly smoothing it.

The room was extremely quiet.

The moonlight streamed through the gauze curtains, casting long shadows of the two people.

A full minute passed.

Zhu Zhuqing's arm slowly loosened.

She took a step back and quickly turned around.

The tips of her ears were now completely red.

"Alright."

Lin Ye's voice came from behind, suppressing a laugh:

"Leave before dawn tomorrow, get some rest. Your third spirit ring won't wait for anyone."

Zhu Zhuqing heard footsteps and began to move towards the door.

"Oh, right."

At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing's ears suddenly perked up.

"Next time you want a hug, just say so. No need for a sneak attack."

"Got it, big! kitty!"