Ye Qiu looked at the dark circles under Xiao Wu's eyes and couldn't help but laugh.
Then, with a hint of inexplicable apology in his eyes, he said something that left Xiao Wu puzzled.
"I'm really sorry about earlier."
"?"
Xiao Wu was stunned for a moment, sizing up Ye Qiu. She quickly realized what had happened, her eyes filled with resentment. She gritted her teeth in anger.
"Don't think you can get away with an apology! When Xiao Wu recovers, I'll beat you until you're looking for your teeth all over the floor! Don't even think Xiao Wu won't spank your butt!"
Xiao Wu glared at Ye Qiu fiercely, seemingly already imagining herself riding on top of him and spanking his butt.
Ye Qiu seemed to understand what she was thinking. He looked at her teasingly and leaned in close, whispering, "You don't actually think you can beat me, do you?"
"Why can't I beat you?!"
Xiao Wu stiffened up now, as if the one who had just been crying wasn't her.
Even with tear tracks on her delicate and moving face, it was still fair and bright, tinged with a blush. She puffed out her cheeks and glared at Ye Qiu. Coupled with those comical dark circles, she was unexpectedly a little cute.
"If that's the case, then I'll take advantage of you not being fully recovered and make your butt swollen every day, so you can't get out of bed!"
Ye Qiu held a lollipop in his hand, savoring it carefully. A gentle smile played on his face, and his tone was very soft.
But the words he spoke couldn't help but make Xiao Wu's face reveal a panicked expression.
Staring angrily at Ye Qiu, Xiao Wu shouted, "You dare?!"
Her body was still trembling slightly after speaking.
It was the lingering effect of her sobbing, and she avoided Ye Qiu's serious gaze.
Her confidence was lacking.
Looking at Ye Qiu's smug and teasing expression, she couldn't help but grit her teeth.
She forced herself to say, "Then, then Xiao Wu-jie won't kick your butt! But Xiao Wu-jie still wants to challenge you. I don't want to call you boss!"
"Alright! You're welcome to challenge me."
Ye Qiu smiled faintly. He wasn't completely confident facing Tang San for now, but he wasn't too worried about facing Xiao Wu.
His Venom Martial Soul's flexibility hadn't been fully displayed yet.
After saying that, Ye Qiu stopped provoking her.
Easing the tension would also make it easier to use her to test his venom's ability to possess. He hadn't enveloped anyone yet! Although the other people in the dorm could also be tested, they were all prickly.
Ye Qiu shuddered at the thought of transforming into venom and perfectly covering someone, only to be pricked by those ugly Ice Soul Silver Needles.
Moreover, "stinky man, stinky man" wasn't just something he said casually.
Compared to sticking to a man, if possible, Ye Qiu would prefer to find a fragrant little girl.
Slurp, slurp~
Ye Qiu was sucking on his lollipop, pondering how to get Xiao Wu to cooperate.
A pink lollipop went in and out of Ye Qiu's mouth.
The surrounding air was filled with a sweet smell and the fresh fragrance of carrots.
Xiao Wu, standing to the side, gently sniffed the air.
Having just fought two matches and cried for a long time, she was already a little hungry.
Looking at the thing Ye Qiu held in his hand and smelling the carrot fragrance, she couldn't help but swallow.
Just as he was thinking about whether or not to threaten her using Xiao Wu's soul beast identity, Ye Qiu suddenly noticed that Xiao Wu was staring at the lollipop in his hand.
Seeing this, Ye Qiu's eyes immediately lit up.
It seemed there was no need to reveal all his cards so soon, even though using that to threaten her was simple, crude, and effective.
But if he, a stranger she'd just met, told her there was a Title Douluo nearby, this silly rabbit probably wouldn't believe him completely.
If she recklessly tried to escape and was caught by Tang Hao, then she would likely betray him. He would probably have to reincarnate again.
For the sake of his own precious little life... it was better to be cautious.
Ye Qiu didn't know it yet.
His Martial Soul would give him a huge shock, or perhaps a pleasant surprise.
Noticing Ye Qiu's gaze, Xiao Wu immediately looked away, but still couldn't help but gulp.
Ye Qiu smiled slightly, holding the stick of the lollipop, and waved it in front of Xiao Wu a couple of times.
"Want some?"
"Xiao Wu doesn't want your stuff."
Xiao Wu was a bit of a hypocrite. Her mouth said no, but her eyes kept darting back and forth to the lollipop.
Ye Qiu chuckled. "Just say you want some. I'm not going to stop you!"
"Really?!"
Xiao Wu's expression immediately brightened.
"Of course."
Ye Qiu nodded seriously, then changed the subject. "As long as you do me a small favor."
"What do you want me to do?"
Xiao Wu looked at Ye Qiu curiously.
"It's not a big deal! It's just that my Martial Soul can actually be worn on others. I want to try it on you."
There was nothing to hide, so Ye Qiu told her the truth.
"That black, slimy little tadpole?"
Xiao Wu's eyes flickered slightly.
Actually, she was also very curious about Ye Qiu's Martial Soul. Without much thought, she gently nodded.
"No problem."
"Great! Then I'll give it to you. Open your mouth!"
Ye Qiu chuckled, surprised that it was so easy.
Xiao Wu's small face flushed red. She looked at Ye Qiu, her lips parted slightly, waiting for him to feed her.
Ye Qiu was about to turn and reach into his bag.
But then he stopped, changing his mind. He didn't have much in stock, so he needed to be smart about it.
He gave a playful smile.
Then, he brought the lollipop he was holding to Xiao Wu's mouth.
Xiao Wu's pupils trembled slightly, but it was too late to close her mouth.
Ye Qiu, with his quick hands, shoved it directly into her mouth, nearly hurting her throat. To make the candy melt faster, Ye Qiu even wiggled it a couple of times.
"Ahem, ahem!"
Xiao Wu suddenly cried out in alarm.
Immediately, she began to cough, feeling a sweet taste in her throat, leaving a lingering fragrance in her mouth.
But... this thing was eaten by Ye Qiu!
Xiao Wu's cry of surprise.
Also drew the attention of Tang San and Wang Sheng, who were talking.
They saw Ye Qiu sitting beside Xiao Wu, his expression normal.
And after Xiao Wu coughed...
She took the lollipop out of her mouth, holding it in her hand, and looked at Ye Qiu with annoyance.
"You… why did you give me the one you ate?"
Tang San heard Xiao Wu's voice and realized what had happened. He frowned, hesitating.
He thought about how Xiao Wu had been ignoring him earlier.
The words he wanted to say were swallowed back, but he still felt uneasy.
"This is my last carrot-flavored one. If you don't want it, you can give it back to me. I'll eat it myself!"
Ye Qiu said as he reached for the lollipop in her hand, immediately putting it in his mouth.
"Ah! Th-this, it's been eaten by me now!"
Xiao Wu yelled, standing up directly, one hand covering Ye Qiu's mouth, the other snatching the lollipop from Ye Qiu's hand.
"Mmph"
Ye Qiu struggled, shaking off Xiao Wu's hand.
"Ptooey!"
He wiped around his mouth and glared at Xiao Wu. "What were you doing putting the hand that touched the ground in my mouth? It's filthy! All muddy!"
"You weren't any better, shoving what you were eating into my mouth! Humph, we're even!"
Xiao Wu glared at Ye Qiu. Looking at the lollipop in her hand, she hesitated, then her face turned red, and she slowly leaned in. She tentatively licked it, just a little bit.
(End of Chapter)