Who are you calling a stable boy?!

Although it looks a bit strange, you have to admit it's a really powerful item.

"hiss......"

Zheng Jing gasped, then looked up at the statue of the Great Sage.

Master, shall I... sign one?

"..."

Facing the unchanging Great Sage statue, Zheng Jing seemed to receive a response, extending his finger and touching the signature column of the Book of Dreams.

Accompanied by a soft ripple of rainbow light, the two large characters "Zheng Jing" appeared on the previously empty signature column.

Look at the brushstrokes; they're just like those written by Zheng Jing himself.

Open the book of dreams, and it's completely blank.

However, as he became the signatory of the Book of Dreams, Zheng Jing also learned how to use the book.

He scratched his cheek, and with a thought, lines of writing, as if written by Zheng Jing himself, appeared on the originally blank pages.

-

Name: Cao Xueqing

Friendship Magic: None

Affection Value: 500

-

Zheng Jing raised an eyebrow, then looked at Deng Ai, who was still in meditation.

The Book of Dreams' friendship ability is a designated magical power, which is quite convenient.

Simply put, as long as Zheng Jing is willing to designate a target, and the target is within 200 meters of the Book of Dreams when the designation is made, the designation can be successfully completed.

The target's consent is not required during the process.

That's right!

One-sided friendships are still friendships!

So, with another thought in Zheng Jing's mind, the Book of Dreams in his hand turned to a new page with a clatter.

-

Name: Deng Ai

Friendship Magic: None

Affection Value: 80

-

"hiss!"

Zheng Jing gasped again!

He knew that this so-called "value of affection" had no upper limit, no maximum limit.

But as the saying goes, you can't know the difference without comparison...

He believed his ability to judge people was not bad.

Deng Ai is clearly not a scheming or exceptionally skilled actress.

And Deng Ai's affection for him is rated at 80.

If it's 500—

"Didn't you come to see her cultivate? Why are you standing here blankly with a book in your hand?"

Just as Zheng Jing was staring wide-eyed at the Book of Dreams, Xue Qing, who had finished preparing the ingredients in the kitchen, also arrived at the main hall.

"Hmm? Your book..."

Upon seeing the Book of Dreams in Zheng Jing's arms, Xue Qing's eyes lit up with curiosity.

However, before she could get a closer look, she saw Zheng Jing raise his face and wink at her.

"Oh my god, baby, you love me so much..."

Xueqing tilted her head back.

"?"

Chapter Two: We're Doing Fine, Right?

"What's gotten into you all of a sudden again...?"

Xueqing walked up and peered into the Book of Dreams in Zheng Jing's hand, but could only see a blank page.

"Did I get you the true essence?"

She blurted it out.

No, that's not the case.

Zheng Jing shook his head.

"I just think I might become a master of woodworking in the back alleys!"

"what?"

Zheng Jing was about to explain the Book of Dreams in his hand to Xue Qing when, before he could even speak, he and Xue Qing suddenly turned their heads to look at Deng Ai beside them.

A moment later, under the watchful eyes of Zheng Jing and Xue Qing, Deng Ai slowly opened her eyes.

"Well?"

Meeting Zheng Jing and Xue Qing's gaze, Deng Ai was taken aback at first, then quickly changed her posture on the prayer mat and bowed to Zheng Jing: "Teacher, you're back!"

"Hey, I've already said, we don't have that many rules here, a verbal greeting is enough."

Closing the Book of Dreams, Zheng Jing gently tapped Deng Ai's head with the spine of the book and said, "I heard from Lady Cao that you've been working very hard while I was away. Not bad, not bad."

"Teacher, you flatter me. It is my duty to diligently cultivate myself."

"Hey kid, just accept the praise, laugh if you're happy, why are you so serious with me, Old Zheng?"

Zheng Jing smiled and looked Deng Ai up and down: "Very good, this is how you should build a foundation. It's still early today, so I can teach you some martial arts. Combining movement and stillness will keep it from getting boring."

As he spoke, Zheng Jing called Deng Ai to leave the palace and go to the backyard, where he taught her a set of martial arts techniques.

With several days of breathing exercises as a foundation, and given that Deng Ai had always been a sporty person, she quickly memorized this set of not-too-complicated martial arts moves. With Zheng Jing's guidance, she mastered them smoothly after just a couple of tries.

Zheng Jing told Deng Ai to go back to the backyard and make a few more copies of the book. If she had any questions she couldn't figure out, she could come to him. Zheng Jing then returned to the main hall with Xue Qing and told Xue Qing about the book of dreams.

"Love Points?"

"Correct."

How much is Xiao Ai?

"80."

"And me?"

"500."

"Humph......"

Crossing her arms, Xue Qing narrowed her eyes slightly, staring at the Book of Dreams in Zheng Jing's hand.

"There are still three spots left, right?"

"It is now."

Have you decided who to give them to?

Hearing Xueqing ask this, Zheng Jing scratched his cheek: "Just one for now."

He was going to give one to Lao Lan.

"Who?"

Xue Qing lifted her gaze from the Book of Dreams and turned it to Zheng Jing.

"Old Blue".

Upon hearing this answer, Xueqing raised an eyebrow and lowered her arms.

"Aizen, well, that's fine... I mean, it's good. But he might not need it?"

"High and low energy levels can have a few more extraordinary characteristics!"

Zheng Jing held up the Book of Dreams: "Moreover, I have a feeling that the book's potential is not limited to this, and it may bring some surprises to everyone in the future."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Xueqing looked at the Book of Dreams again more carefully.

Having grown up with Zheng Jing, she deeply understands his remarkably accurate intuition, even in strange places.

"So, Lao Qing, what do you say?"

Zheng Jing asked, "Would you like to give me a 'ding'?"

"..."

Xueqing did not answer immediately.

Having experienced the upheaval within her sect, she has now achieved extraordinary accomplishments.

However, she was always looking at Zheng Jing's back, so she sincerely believed that achieving extraordinary success was only natural and not something to celebrate.

However, she also understood that it was by no means easy to make a basic attribute break through to the extraordinary.

With her current love level, she can simultaneously gain three enhancements: [Amazing Divine Power], [Swiftness], and [Unshakeable]. In other words, this newbie who has just stepped into the realm of the extraordinary can achieve many things that even the most extraordinary people cannot reach in their entire lives with just a nod.

Zheng Jing did not urge Xue Qing to make a decision.

He simply waited quietly for the girl to make her own choice.

"......call."

Taking a deep breath, Xueqing spoke: "Give me [Unshakeable]."

Zheng Jing knew that Xue Qing's extraordinary achievements were due to breakthroughs in her physical attributes.

Extraordinary traits are hard to come by, so Xue Qing chose to acquire [Unyielding]. Combined with the extraordinary traits she gained when her physical attributes broke through to the extraordinary level, she would then possess two extraordinary traits.

"What about the other two?"

"Let's keep it for now."

Xue Qing patted her chest and smiled confidently: "I'll ask you for it again when my strength and agility break through to the extraordinary level!"

This is indeed the solution that maximizes the existing benefits of the Book of Dreams.

"to make."

Zheng Jing nodded.

"By the way, where did you buy this hanging?"

After finishing the important business, Xue Qing pointed to the Book of Dreams and whispered in Zheng Jing's ear.

Zheng Jing glared at her: "Why did Lady Cao ruin my reputation? This is something I, Old Zheng, earned with my sweat and hard work!"

"Yes, yes, yes, sweat and effort, so?"

"hey-hey."

Zheng Jing shook his head and began to tell Xue Qing about his trip to the holy war.

As the lecture progressed and it grew late, Deng Ai finished her martial arts practice, so Zheng Jing invited her to stay for dinner before she left.

As night fell, Zheng Jing first enhanced Xue Qing's abilities in the room.

A soft, colorful halo emanated from the Book of Dreams and was absorbed by Xue Qing, who was sitting cross-legged.

After Xue Qing had digested the power, Zheng Jing returned to the main hall.

He also needs to strengthen himself.

He gained a considerable amount of experience points and courtyard coins during this holy war.