At this moment, Lin Jie was in his dorm, somewhat hastily drawing several immortal herbs into a plain notebook. Among them were the Nine-Grade Purple Ginseng, the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew, and the Yearning Heartbroken Red. Beside the Nine-Grade Purple Ginseng, Lin Jie wrote "prolongs life and solidifies the foundation." For the other two, he only sketched their appearances.
The reason for his hurried drawing was that he sensed Tang San approaching his room. During their three months of special training, Lin Jie and Tang San had developed a very good relationship, often sparring. So, Tang San was currently on his way to spar with Lin Jie.
Tang San arrived at Lin Jie's room and, finding the door ajar, walked in. He saw Lin Jie seriously drawing something and stood behind him, not wanting to disturb him.
Lin Jie had known of Tang San's arrival the moment he stepped in. He was deliberately drawing the immortal herb illustrations. "I'm a bit busy right now," Lin Jie said, turning to Tang San. "Could you wait for me for a moment?"
Tang San glanced at what Lin Jie was drawing on his desk and was surprised, exclaiming, "Lin Jie, you're drawing..."
Lin Jie said indifferently, "Our academy lacks books, doesn't it? These are a few immortal herbs I once saw in an ancient text. I'm planning to illustrate them now and hand them over to Dean Flender to expand our academy's collection."
"Lin Jie, can I take a look?" Tang San asked.
Lin Jie handed the notebook to Tang San. Tang San looked at the three immortal herbs within, each one clearly remembered by him, as they were all recorded in his Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record.
He hadn't expected Lin Jie to consider donating them to the academy to expand its collection. He greatly admired Lin Jie's generosity and felt a bit ashamed himself. Although his Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record contained a vast number of immortal herbs, he had never intended to write or draw them out for the academy's library.
Tang San thought to himself, "Why don't I also write down some of the immortal herbs from the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record? It wouldn't violate the Tang sect's rules either. Dean Flender has helped us so much; I also want to help him build up the academy and add to its collection."
Tang San then said, "I know a few of these too. How about we complete this immortal herb catalog together?"
Lin Jie was greatly pleased to hear Tang San's words. "That's wonderful! I'm sure Dean Flender will be very happy if he knows."
The two then worked together to complete a book detailing dozens of immortal herbs, with all their characteristics written within. Of course, Tang San didn't write down everything he knew, only a portion.
Lin Jie looked at the catalog in his hand, which listed immortal herbs such as the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Infernal Delicate Apricot. The smile on his face grew wider.
With a serious expression, he told Tang San, "If Dean Flender knew, he would definitely be very happy."
Afterward, the two went to spar again. Not long after, Lin Jie returned to his room, took out the immortal herbs Tang San had drawn, and smiled triumphantly, "I can't believe I got my hands on them so easily. Though it's not all of them, it's still pretty good."
The most important goal of this trip to Shrek has been achieved. Should I leave now? Should I participate in the Advanced Spirit Master Academy Tournament? If I leave, I'd be reluctant to part with Zhu Zhuqing. If I leave, I'd have to take her with me. If I don't leave, the thought of Yu Xiaogang… Lin Jie decided to stay. Lin Jie was initially conflicted, but then he suddenly thought of Liu Erlong, Yu Xiaogang's confidante. A wicked smile appeared on his face, and Lin Jie decided to stay for now.
"Lin Jie, Lin Jie, are you in there?" At this moment, a sweet voice called from outside. Lin Jie snapped back to reality, walked out, and opened the door to find Ning Rongrong standing there.
"Why are you here?"
Ning Rongrong replied, "I've thought it through. Please help me temper my body."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes."
Over these three months, Lin Jie had helped Ning Rongrong temper her body four times. Of course, it was Ning Rongrong who sought Lin Jie's help. Initially, she wore clothes, but later, Ning Rongrong tasted the benefits of greatly increased cultivation speed and felt more beautiful after each tempering session. Subsequently, under Lin Jie's gradual guidance, she progressed from wearing clothes to wearing only underwear. Later, when she sought Lin Jie for another tempering session, Lin Jie told her, "There's no longer any effect now. If you want better tempering, you must remove all your clothes so I can better control my spirit power to help you temper your body." Lin Jie then told Ning Rongrong to go back and consider it.
Ning Rongrong clearly understood the effects of Lin Jie's body tempering. In these three months, her spirit power had already reached Rank 29. Ning Rongrong now had a good impression of Lin Jie. He was strong, handsome, and could help her temper her body. They often interacted, and he had even seen her in her underwear. She found herself somewhat fond of Lin Jie, and when Lin Jie mentioned taking off her clothes, after much consideration, she finally agreed.
Lin Jie asked with some surprise, "Are you really sure?"
Ning Rongrong didn't waste words. She closed and locked the door, then awkwardly walked in.
Lin Jie looked at Ning Rongrong's somewhat noble face and thought, "If I were to sleep with her and her family found out when she returned to her sect, would that guy who uses a sword kill me?"
At this moment, Ning Rongrong, with her back to Lin Jie, gently unzipped her blue-green dress, revealing two sections of snow-white arms like lotus roots. Her skin was the fairel among all the women Lin Jie knew. Although her bust size wasn't as exaggerated as Zhu Zhuqing's, it wasn't small either—certainly not something one could grasp with a single hand.
Ning Rongrong then hesitated before unfastening her underwear, and a pair of snow-white "big bunnies" sprang out. Although her back was to Lin Jie, it didn't prevent Lin Jie from imagining. Ning Rongrong bent her slender waist like a willow branch, rustling...
Because Ning Rongrong had her back to Lin Jie, she soon sat down in front of Lin Jie, still facing away.
Lin Jie shamelessly went up and embraced Ning Rongrong. Ning Rongrong suddenly felt herself being held by Lin Jie. Although this wasn't the first time, her body still trembled and became slightly tense. However, realizing it was Lin Jie and that they had tried this several times already, her tense body relaxed. Lin Jie didn't have any ill intentions. After all, it was mutual consent; Ning Rongrong had asked for his help, and he had a good relationship with her, so he helped her. Of course, the main reason was for the future.
Then Lin Jie seriously began tempering Ning Rongrong's body. Afterward, Ning Rongrong put on her clothes and, looking at Lin Jie's serious expression, shyly asked, "Lin Jie, do you… do you like me?"
Lin Jie's seemingly calm face actually hid a still-fiery heart. After all, holding such a beautiful, jade-like body, he wouldn't be Lin Jie if he didn't feel something. However, a woman like Ning Rongrong couldn't be treated in the same way as Zhu Zhuqing. Zhu Zhuqing was outwardly cold but extremely sensitive inwardly, and she lacked affection. He could be more domineering with Zhu Zhuqing and would care for her more. A woman like Ning Rongrong was different; different women required different methods.
Lin Jie looked at Ning Rongrong asking that question and and said with a serious expression, "You're very beautiful, and I like you very much. But I tempered your body because you asked me to. I didn't take advantage of you. This is a consensual matter, so don't try to blame me."
Ning Rongrong said somewhat angrily, "You didn't take advantage of me? You've seen me completely naked and hugged me when I was naked. Isn't that taking advantage?"
Lin Jie replied, "This was to help you, and you agreed to it yourself. I had no other choice."
Afterward, Ning Rongrong, seeing Lin Jie speak so righteously, left somewhat angrily. Before leaving, she couldn't help but glance back at Lin Jie.
By this time, it was getting late. Not long after Ning Rongrong left, Lin Jie quickly headed towards Zhu Zhuqing's room.
Zhu Zhuqing was quite diligent, still cultivating during her break time. Lin Jie hid his aura, quietly opened the window, and with a flash, was inside Zhu Zhuqing's room.
Zhu Zhuqing heard a sound and looked towards the source, finding Lin Jie walking in. She stood up and said, "Why are you here?"
Lin Jie stepped forward, hugged Zhu Zhuqing, and said, "I missed you a bit. Did you miss me?"
Zhu Zhuqing said with a blush, "I... I did."
Lin Jie cupped Zhu Zhuqing's face, looking seriously into her eyes, and said, "Zhuqing, your eyes are truly beautiful." Zhu Zhuqing's face turned even redder.
Then Lin Jie leaned in to kiss Zhu Zhuqing's lips. Just as he was about to, Zhu Zhuqing shyly said, "Don't~ Wait, Xiao Wu is still in the next room."
Lin Jie couldn't be bothered with that. He said, "It's fine," and forcibly kissed her. Zhu Zhuqing passionately returned the kiss.
Afterward, Zhu Zhuqing's weak body was entwined around Lin Jie's. The two lingered together like that.
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