Douluo: Venom Martial Soul

There weren't many people back in Dorm Seven yet, but it was already noisy. The working-student disciples were sharing funny stories from home and passing around specialty snacks from their hometowns.

Xiao Wu didn't join in. She lay on her bed, resting her chin in her hands, quietly watching the doorway.

Click!

The tightly closed door creaked open a crack, letting sunlight stream through.

Xiao Wu's eyes lit up slightly, a look of anticipation rising in her heart. She slowly knelt up on the bed.

"Ye Qiu——!"

As the door fully opened—

Xiao Wu couldn't help but cry out. Seeing the black-haired boy bathed in golden sunlight, a dazzling light flashed in her rosy eyes. Her small face flushed red with excitement.

A pink glow spread around her, a soft bunny tail emerged behind her, a pair of tender pink rabbit ears popped up on her head, and her third soul ring lit up beneath her. In the blink of an eye, the kneeling Xiao Wu vanished from the bed.

Ye Qiu, who had just pushed open the dormitory door, hadn't even processed what was happening when he heard a crisp and excited call. Then, everything blurred before his eyes. His body suddenly felt heavier—something soft and pink had pounced and clung onto him.

Perhaps it was out of habit from practicing Soft Skills—Xiao Wu's legs wrapped tightly around Ye Qiu, her arms clutching his neck. She stared at him intensely, seemingly on the verge of tears from joy.

"Ye Qiu! You finally came!"

"Yeah, I'm back."

Ye Qiu smiled gently.

He quietly listened to the familiar soft voice in his ear and took in the long-missed sweet scent that lingered at the tip of his nose. He couldn't help but wrap his arms around Xiao Wu's waist.

As his hands encircled her waist, they accidentally touched the soft red-tinged white tail. Xiao Wu let out a soft moan, her delicate body trembling slightly.

Men learn to misbehave quickly. Having grown used to grabbing a serpent tail and drinking serpent milk, Ye Qiu, noticing Xiao Wu's reaction, felt an impulse stir within him. Curious, he lightly pinched her tail.

"Mmm~ Ye Qiu... don't touch that!"

Xiao Wu bit her lip, her face blushing deeply. She didn't resist, just tightened her hold on him, her slender body quivering slightly.

Her round red eyes stared at Ye Qiu. This guy... seemed different. He never played with her tail before—at most, he'd flick her bunny ears.

"Alright then, I'll leave it for another time."

Ye Qiu nodded slightly and let go of her tail, instead supporting her firm bottom as he slowly walked deeper into Dorm Seven.

"Another time…?"

Xiao Wu pursed her lips, her eyes flickering. Her heart thumped in embarrassment, but she didn't object. Instead, she hugged Ye Qiu tighter and leaned on his shoulder, whispering softly, "Ye Qiu, I already tidied your bed for you. I even aired out your blanket..."

"Really?" Ye Qiu raised an eyebrow and looked at his bed. Sure enough, it had been neatly made. He gently patted Xiao Wu's backside and said softly, "Then I'll forgive you for sneaking onto my bed."

"What's there to fuss about... Don't bully Sister Xiao Wu—I've been so well-behaved!" Xiao Wu rolled her eyes and mumbled as she hugged Ye Qiu tightly, inhaling his long-lost scent.

"Boss! Long time no see! How come you look so much more handsome now?!" said Zhang Wei, who had become the top figure under Dorm Seven's F3 after Wang Sheng left.

"Haha, good eye." Ye Qiu laughed heartily. After undergoing the Ice-Fire Body Tempering and the transformation from the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, his appearance had indeed improved significantly—bright eyes, fine teeth, a striking presence, sharper facial lines. Even with Xiao Wu clinging to his abs, he didn't feel uncomfortable. He had grown taller too—Xiao Wu now only reached his chin.

Hearing Zhang Wei's comment—

Xiao Wu curiously looked up at Ye Qiu and tilted her head. It really seemed like he had gotten more handsome. Their eyes met, and her face blushed again as she quickly buried her head back into his shoulder. Her long, shapely legs tightened around him. Had he become stronger too?

Tang San, who had just walked over, also noticed Ye Qiu had changed. Not only was he now much taller than Tang San, but he also radiated a subtle pressure—an aura that only came from the strong.

"Hey... You planning to get down anytime soon?"

Ye Qiu let go of his hands and stood by the bed, lightly shaking his body to nudge off the clingy, reluctant bunny girl.

"Ah—oh, right, I'm coming down."

Xiao Wu blushed furiously as she stepped onto her own bed. Only then did she realize that everyone else had been watching the whole time. Embarrassed beyond belief, her red eyes glared as she shouted, "What are you all looking at?! Haven't you seen something like this before? Keep staring and I'll throw you all out!"

Xiao Wu's intimidation was no joke. Even before she finished her sentence, everyone in Dorm Seven had looked away.

Only then did Xiao Wu feel a bit more at ease.

Regaining his composure, Tang San stood in front of Ye Qiu.

"Xiao San, how've you been these two months? Did Uncle Hao come back to keep pretending to be your dad?"

"Ye Qiu, your mouth is still as toxic as ever."

Tang San rolled his eyes helplessly, his expression tinged with disappointment.

Clearly, Tang Hao had gone out again and hadn't returned.

Or maybe Tang San just didn't know—"Uncle Rat" might very well be hiding in some dark corner, silently watching him.

"Haha... I'm used to it."

Ye Qiu laughed it off casually.

"I'm used to it too. Otherwise, I'd have challenged you to a three-hundred-round battle by now."

Tang San sighed, clearly not wanting to argue. Still, there was a faint smile on his face.

"But you're finally back. Xiao Wu's been waiting for you for quite a while. She didn't even go eat."

"Oh?"

Ye Qiu didn't bother with Tang San's overambitious "three hundred rounds." Instead, he looked at Xiao Wu in surprise. She was now shyly lowering her head, chin resting against her chest, and her cute demeanor made Ye Qiu chuckle. He reached out to ruffle her hair and said with a smile:

"Perfect. I haven't had lunch either. Let's eat something together."

"Sure, sure!"

Xiao Wu nodded happily. Her stomach suddenly growled, and her face turned even redder.

"Xiao San, want to join us?"

Ye Qiu turned back to Tang San and, while speaking, took out some food he'd bought outside from his soul tool and placed it on a small table beside his bed.

"Soul tool?"

Tang San's eyes narrowed slightly, noticing the wristband with an embedded jade stone on Ye Qiu's left arm. Doubts filled his mind. He waved his hand and politely declined.

"No need. I'm more curious about where you went these past two months. You've changed too much."

"Haha, didn't do much—just traveled a long way to visit some relatives."

Ye Qiu laughed as he turned his back and began unpacking the lunch he had brought.