Having tasted the sweetness, one knows the true flavor 2.0

"You brat, don't pretend you don't know the answer."
Ning Rongrong said with a smile.
"Dean Erlong, we're family now, so we'll have to look after each other!"
Zhu Zhuqing nodded, a rare smile appearing on her face.
"Welcome to the team."
Looking at the three women, Liu Erlong felt a strange emotion welling up inside him.
I thought it would be an awkward situation, but it turned out to be very harmonious.
Perhaps, this kind of life isn't so bad.
Seeing Liu Erlong following him around as if nothing had happened, Fu Qin felt somewhat embarrassed.
After all, Liu Erlong had been tormented by him for two and a half days, so why did she seem to be unaffected at all?
Liu Erlong seemed to sense Fu Qin's unusual behavior, and her gaze towards him carried a hint of resentment.
"Hey, Fu Qin, what do you mean by that look? I'm a Soul Saint of the offensive type. Although you are indeed very strong in that area, you are still just a Soul Master."
Upon hearing Liu Erlong's story, Fu Qin felt his pride being crushed.
However, Liu Erlong then forcibly kissed Fu Qin right in front of Xiao Wu and the other two girls.
This scene, however, set off alarm bells in the hearts of Xiao Wu and the other two girls.
Goodness.
They've just created a formidable rival for themselves!
Before long, Liu Erlong took a deep breath, and looked at Xiao Wu and the other two girls with a hint of smugness in his eyes.
"Let's go see Flander and Xiao Gang, but don't let them get suspicious."
The five walked toward the dean's office, and along the way, Liu Erlong deliberately maintained his usual demeanor.
However, when she looks at Fu Qin, her eyes unconsciously reveal tenderness.
Fu Qin cooperated with her, outwardly remaining a respectful junior, but secretly sharing an unspoken understanding with her.
Flander and Yu Xiaogang had been waiting for a long time in the dean's office.
Yu Xiaogang's face was still pale, even paler than three days ago, with a hint of exhaustion and despair in his eyes. When he saw Liu Erlong, a complex emotion flashed in his eyes, but he did not take the initiative to step forward.
Flanders looked anxious.
"Erlong, where have you been these past three days? We couldn't find you anywhere. Xiaowu and the others told us that you weren't feeling well and were resting in your room."
Liu Erlong's heart stirred, and he looked at Xiao Wu and the others, only to find them nodding slightly at him. He immediately understood.
These three girls covered for her.
She composed herself and pretended to look exhausted.
"I had a slight mishap during my cultivation a few days ago, and my soul power became disordered. Fortunately, after some treatment, I have now fully recovered."
Flanders didn't think much of it and nodded.
"It's good that you're alright. We're leaving for Sunset Forest soon. You've just recovered, would you like to stay at the academy to rest?"
"No need!" Liu Erlong immediately refused.
"This Soul Hunting Operation is related to the children's growth, so I must be there in person."
Looking at her radiant appearance, Yu Xiaogang felt a strange unease welling up inside him, but he dared not ask any questions and could only silently lower his head.
Fu Qin stood to the side, taking in everything, a barely perceptible smile curving his lips.
Yu Xiaogang's condition is getting worse and worse. The poison from the Severed Root Flower has begun to erode his martial soul's essence. Before long, he will be completely crippled.
Not long after.
Fu Qin leaned against the tree trunk, his face pale and his eyes dark.
The two days and one night of passion had exhausted him considerably. Even with the powerful physique tempered by the Ice and Fire Tempering Pill, he was still somewhat powerless.
"Fu Qin, why do you look so pale?"
Tang San walked over quickly, his face showing genuine concern, and reached out to check his pulse.
"Are you feeling unwell? Or has something gone wrong with your cultivation?"
Fu Qin turned aside to avoid his hand, forcing a smile at the corner of his mouth, his tone deliberately relaxed.
"It's nothing. I've been studying the improved hidden weapon manual lately and have been staying up too late. Also, Dean Erlong had a problem with her training a couple of days ago, and I was the one who helped her sort it out."
As he spoke, he deliberately took out several blueprints covered with patterns from his soul guide ring and waved them around.
Tang San's gaze was immediately drawn to the blueprints, a hint of curiosity flashing in his eyes, and he stopped worrying about his complexion.
"The improved hidden weapon? You must show it to me when we get back."
"No problem." Fu Qin nodded in agreement, secretly relieved.
Fortunately, Tang San was focused on the hidden weapons and didn't suspect anything, otherwise it would have been hard to explain.
At 2:15 PM, deep within the Sunset Forest, where the vegetation was lush and the soul energy fluctuations were several times stronger than those in the surrounding area.
"roar!"
A deafening roar resounded, and the Earth King, whose body was covered in rock armor, was punched by Liu Erlong and suffered severe cerebral palsy.
This Earth King, with a level of 1,600 years, perfectly matches Ma Hongjun's martial soul attribute.
"Now!" Flanders shouted.
Ma Hongjun's eyes narrowed, and his soul power erupted, shattering the Earth King's head. He then sat cross-legged and began absorbing soul rings.
A purple, thousand-year-old soul ring slowly rose and swirled around him. The rich earth-elemental energy mingled with the fire-elemental soul power within his body, causing his aura to rise steadily.
Half an hour later, Ma Hongjun suddenly opened his eyes. His soul power stabilized at level 35, the phoenix phantom behind him became more solid, and a wildly joyful smile appeared on his lips.
"Success! This spirit ring is amazing!"
Just as everyone finished celebrating for him, a deafening roar came from not far away.
Flander was locked in combat with a massive golden tiger, which was 3,800 years old and extremely powerful, possessing both offensive and defensive capabilities.
They quickly knocked it unconscious and threw it in front of Dai Mubai.
"Second Soul Skill, White Tiger Light-Splitting Wave!"
With a roar, Dai Mubai unleashed a sharp beam of white soul power that struck the Vajra Tiger's vital point.
The Vajra Tiger let out a mournful howl and collapsed to the ground, lifeless. A deep yellow soul ring slowly appeared.
"A level 3,800! Mu Bai is so lucky!"
Dai Mubai laughed heartily, sat down cross-legged to absorb the soul ring, and the fluctuations of his soul power grew stronger and stronger, eventually stabilizing at level forty-four. His aura was even more powerful and domineering than before.
Within a single day, both of them successfully absorbed compatible spirit rings, raising their strength to a new level, and everyone's faces were filled with joy.
As evening fell, the campfire roared, and the aroma of roasted meat filled the air.
The group sat together, eating barbecue and discussing the upcoming Soul Hunting Plan in a lively atmosphere.
Fu Qin had little appetite, ate a couple of bites and then leaned to the side to rest, his face still somewhat pale.
Liu Erlong sat beside him, looking at him with burning eyes, her fingers inadvertently brushing against his arm, carrying a hint of probing and ambiguity.
Her Soul Saint-level recovery ability was indeed formidable. After resting in the afternoon, she had already regained her energy and was even more radiant than before. Her eyes were filled with undisguised longing as she looked at Fu Qin.
When everyone had almost finished eating and was about to rest, Liu Erlong suddenly stood up, grabbed Fu Qin's wrist, and said in a natural tone.
"Fu Qin, come with me for a moment. I have something to discuss with you privately."0