Standing in the line, Xiao Wu watched Fu Qin and Ning Rongrong looking so well-matched, and her jealousy was already boiling over.
She clenched her fists so tightly that her nails almost dug into her flesh.
Fu Qin naturally saw this scene.
They also noticed that Xiao Wu's level of dislike for Ning Rongrong had risen to 40 points on her panel.
Her self-esteem remained at 498 points, and complex emotions swirled on her face.
She longed to rush up to Fu Qin, pull him to her side, and loudly declare that Fu Qin was hers.
But she knew she couldn't do that; Tang San was watching from the side, and she couldn't expose her relationship with Fu Qin.
She could only watch helplessly as Fu Qin treated Ning Rongrong with tenderness and care, feeling both bitter and resentful, yet powerless to do anything about it.
Zhu Zhuqing coldly observed all of this, her gaze shifting back and forth between Fu Qin, Ning Rongrong, and Xiao Wu.
She could sense Xiao Wu's possessiveness towards Fu Qin, and she could also see Ning Rongrong's admiration for Fu Qin. This man was like a magnet, attracting all the women around him.
Dai Mubai patted Tang San on the shoulder and whispered words of comfort.
"Brother, don't worry, Ning Rongrong is a little devil, Fu Qin may not be able to handle her."
"Besides, you can't force matters of the heart, and Oscar isn't without a chance."
He said that, but in his heart he thought Fu Qin and Ning Rongrong were quite a good match. One was powerful and gentle, and the other was... a spoiled and irritable girl, but she was the young sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Flander glanced at the time and urged him on.
"Alright, everyone, stop standing around! Let's head to the Soto City Grand Arena now. Once we arrive, register yourselves and meet at the arena entrance in half an hour!"
"Yes, Dean!" everyone responded in unison.
Fu Qin and Ning Rongrong walked side by side at the back of the group, with Ning Rongrong chattering away and asking questions all the way.
"Brother Fu Qin, what should we call our group? How about 'Qin Rong Group'? It sounds so nice!"
Fu Qin smiled and nodded.
"Okay, let's call it the Qinrong Duo. When we get to the Soul Arena, you'll support me while I take the lead. Don't worry, I'll protect you."
【With the "Fate Begins and Ends" Max+ activated, Ning Rongrong's affection for Fu Qin has surpassed 140 points.】
【Ning Rongrong's thoughts: Brother Fu Qin is so gentle! He even protects me! With him around, I'm not afraid of even the strongest opponent! No, I need to bring him to the sect quickly!】
Ning Rongrong happily took Fu Qin's arm, pressing her cheek tightly against his shoulder, completely oblivious to the stares of those around them.
Seeing this, Tang San became even more anxious, and his pace quickened involuntarily.
He knew that if things continued like this, they would only get worse.
But he couldn't think of any other way, so he could only pray silently in his heart that Fu Qin wouldn't really take Ning Rongrong away.
Xiao Wu lagged behind the group, watching Fu Qin and Ning Rongrong's intimate backs, her jealousy shattering into pieces.
She made a silent vow in her heart.
Fu Qin is mine, and he can only be mine. No one can take him away!
Fu Qin could clearly feel Xiao Wu's resentful gaze behind him, and he could also sense Tang San's anxious emotions. A faint smile appeared on his lips.
...
On the way to Soto, Fu Qin could clearly feel the gazes behind him.
Oscar's resentment and Ma Hongjun's envy made him feel uneasy under their gaze.
Oscar had taken the blame for Ning Rongrong that afternoon, and now, looking at himself and Ning Rongrong inseparable, his eyes were filled with the resentment of "doing the work for someone else's benefit."
Ma Hongjun was much more direct, his gaze fixed on Ning Rongrong's delicate profile and their clasped hands, his jealousy almost overflowing.
Dai Mubai was frank, his gaze towards Fu Qin filled with admiration. After all, not everyone had the ability to make the little witch of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School so obedient.
Fu Qin chuckled inwardly. With the Max+ blessing of fate's beginning and end, winning over Ning Rongrong was a natural progression.
As for Oscar's complaints, the aura of his supposed intellectual impairment subtly diluted them, making him only dare to mutter to himself and never confront him directly.
The Soto City Grand Arena was bustling with noise, and the heat wave mixed with the smell of sweat and soul power hit us.
Fu Qin led Ning Rongrong to the front desk, feeling the delicate touch and slight sweat on the girl's palm as he reached her fingertips.
"Hello, we'd like to form a duo." Fu Qin's tone was gentle, his gaze falling on Ning Rongrong's flushed cheeks.
"The group's name is 'Qinrong Group'."
The receptionist quickly registered the information and looked up with a smile.
"Okay, so it's the 'pro-Rong' combination, right?"
Please wait a moment, the token needs to be engraved.
...
Not long after.
"The...the Qinrong combination?" Ning Rongrong suddenly looked up, her cheeks instantly turning red.
She stole a glance at Fu Qin and saw a smile in his eyes. Her heart suddenly raced, and her chest pounded like a deer.
【With the "Fate's Beginning and End" Max+ activated, Ning Rongrong concludes that "the group name was intentionally chosen by Fu Qin, subtly implying intimacy."】
【Ning Rongrong's thoughts: Was Brother Fu Qin doing this on purpose? The "Qinrong" duo... such an intimate Rongrong? Does he like me too? So shy!】
When Fu Qin saw the words "Qinrong Combination", he was stunned.
However, when he saw Ning Rongrong's favorability rating on the panel instantly surge by 15 points, breaking through 147 points, his surprise was immediately suppressed.
He took the token, traced the four characters "Qinrong Combination" with his fingertip, and deliberately leaned close to Ning Rongrong's ear, lowering his voice to say it.
"This name is actually quite nice." Warm breath brushed against her earlobe, and Ning Rongrong's face turned even redder. She nodded obediently, without even the strength to refute.
Not far away, Tang San and Xiao Wu were also registering for their pairing.
"Let's still call it the 'Three Dances Group,' right, Xiao Wu?"
Tang San's eyes were filled with anticipation. He made sure to check it again, afraid that there might be a mistake like in his previous life.
Xiao Wu nodded absentmindedly, but her gaze was fixed on Fu Qin and Ning Rongrong, and the resentment in her eyes was almost overflowing.
【Xiao Wu's thoughts: Qin Rong duo? Fu Qin and Ning Rongrong actually used such names! This is too much, what are they trying to do?】
soon.
Fu Qin then noticed that her level of disgust towards Ning Rongrong had surged again.
"Tang San, the Thousand-Handed Asura; Xiao Wu, the Soft-Boned Charming Rabbit; the Three Dances combination, registration complete."
The voice from the receptionist came through. Tang San accepted the token with satisfaction, turned to look at Xiao Wu, but found that she wasn't even looking at him. He couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.
Zhu Zhuqing registered for solo Soul Battle, and her title remained "Netherworld Spirit Cat".
Ma Hongjun leaned close to Oscar and said sourly.
"Look at Fu Qin, it's good to be handsome. He can make a rich girl like Ning Rongrong cling to him so much, and even the name of their group is so ambiguous."
Oscar sighed, feeling wronged but unable to say anything, and could only give a muffled reply.
When Fu Qin registered his title, he pondered for a moment and said, "Let's call it 'Thousand Machines Refined'."
The Alchemy Gloves' martial spirit's ability to transform and manipulate objects is very similar to the Thousand Refinements, one of the Eight Extraordinary Techniques in the world of Under One Person, making this title perfectly fitting.