98: Chapter 98 Absorbing Soul Bones

Tianshui Academy.

Shui Binger pushed open the door to her dormitory, and the room was empty.

She stood at the doorway, her heart beating a little faster. She hadn't expected that girl Shui Yueer to be serious...

"Binger, don't be nervous; I won't do anything," Ji Xuan, who was beside her, sensed her tension, put his arm around her, and walked into the room, closing the door.

Upon hearing this, Shui Binger's tense body relaxed slightly. It wasn't that she was unwilling, but she still needed time to adjust.

"You've been training all day; go take a shower first, then get some rest," Ji Xuan said softly.

"Okay." Shui Binger nodded, turned, and walked toward the bathroom. Soon, the sound of splashing water could be heard.

About half an hour later.

Shui Binger walked out wearing a water-blue nightgown, her wet hair draped over her shoulders.

After she came out, Ji Xuan also went into the bathroom to take a quick shower and changed into a loose bathrobe.

By the time he came out, Shui Binger had already climbed into bed, with only her head exposed, her hands clutching the edge of the quilt tightly as she stared at the ceiling.

When Ji Xuan walked to the bedside, she turned her face slightly to look at him, her hand gripping the edge of the quilt tightening subconsciously.

Seeing her nervous yet obedient appearance, a smile flashed in Ji Xuan's eyes. "Sleep."

Having said that, he gently lifted the quilt on the other side and lay down beside her.

Shui Binger gave a soft response, never daring to turn her head to look at him.

After quite a while, sensing that Ji Xuan really had no other intentions, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

She quietly turned her head and saw that his eyes were closed, his breathing even; he seemed to have fallen asleep.

She gazed quietly at Ji Xuan's side profile just inches away, and for some reason, she became lost in thought.

After a while, she withdrew her gaze and closed her eyes. Drowsiness gradually washed over her, and she soon drifted off to sleep.

...

The next morning.

Ji Xuan had long since woken up but lay quietly without moving.

He saw that Shui Binger had turned over at some point and was now curled up securely in his arms, one hand resting gently on his chest.

Ji Xuan looked down at her, gently holding the hand she had placed on him.

The morning light filtered through the window curtains and fell upon Shui Binger; her long eyelashes fluttered slightly, and she opened her eyes.

"Awake?" Ji Xuan smiled slightly.

Shui Binger was stunned for a moment, then realized she was actually sleeping in his arms. Her ear tips turned red instantly, but she did not pull away.

"Mm..." Shui Binger gave a soft response.

The two embraced quietly like this for a moment; neither spoke.

Knock, knock, knock...

"Sister, Brother-in-law, are you awake?"

Outside the door, Shui Yueer's voice suddenly rang out, accompanied by a soft knocking.

Like a startled rabbit, Shui Binger hurriedly backed away from Ji Xuan's arms, her cheeks turning beet red instantly.

She sat up quickly, looking at the door, and for a moment, she didn't know how to respond.

Watching her flustered appearance, Ji Xuan sat up calmly and called out to the door, "We're awake, wait a moment."

As he spoke, he turned to Shui Binger and reached out to gently smooth her slightly messy hair. "Go wash up first."

Shui Binger took a deep breath, nodded slightly, and walked into the bathroom.

...

Ji Xuan and Shui Binger walked out the door side-by-side.

In the living room, the members of the Tianshui Team had been waiting for a long time, and Xue Wu, who had fainted yesterday, had fully recovered.

She had already learned from the others what had happened yesterday and was very shocked; she hadn't expected that their captain was dating.

When the two appeared, everyone's gaze focused instantly on Shui Binger.

They all wanted to see if they could tell anything from Shui Binger.

A moment later, Gu Qingbo lowered her voice, "It seems nothing happened between them last night, right?"

Shen Liuyu was just about to reply, but Shui Yueer suddenly stepped forward with her hands on her hips.

"Sister, Brother-in-law," Shui Yueer shook her head and sighed, "I specifically gave up the room last night, and you two didn't do anything?"

The living room suddenly went quiet.

At this, Shui Binger's cheeks turned crimson.

Ji Xuan looked at Shui Yueer and deliberately put on a stern face, "Yueer, if you keep this up, I'll have to properly discipline you."

Shui Yueer hurriedly ran to Shui Binger's side, took her arm, and pouted, "Sister, look, Brother-in-law wants to bully me; you have to stop him!"

"I'll join him in disciplining you," Shui Binger said, raising her hand to gently tap Shui Yueer's forehead. "You really do need to be disciplined, you little girl."

"Ah..." Shui Yueer pretended to be hurt, "Nasty sister, it's only been how long, and you're already on Brother-in-law's side? Do you not love your little sister anymore? Wuwuwu... you're actually bullying me together!"

Shui Yueer's act instantly made everyone present laugh.

Ji Xuan shook his head slightly and looked at Shui Binger, "Binger, why don't you absorb that Spirit Bone today? It's enough to allow you to reach a Breakthrough to level fifty, and then I'll take you to hunt for a spirit ring."

"But I'm the Tianshui Team captain, and there's training scheduled for today," Shui Binger hesitated.

After all, absorbing a Spirit Bone wasn't something that could be completed in a short time.

"Oh, Sister," Shui Yueer said, "We can train by ourselves. The stronger you are, the better the ranking we can achieve in the tournament. Just go and absorb it with peace of mind."

"That's right, Captain," Gu Qingbo and the others also nodded in agreement.

"Alright." Shui Binger agreed with a nod.

After breakfast, the others went to the training grounds.

Shui Binger returned to her room and took the Spirit Bone out of her spirit tool. She took a deep breath and gently pressed it against her forehead.

In an instant, an ice-blue light enveloped her.

Ji Xuan stood by as her Protector.

...

The next afternoon, the light surrounding Shui Binger slowly dissipated. She opened her eyes, and her aura was significantly stronger than before.

She turned her head and saw that Ji Xuan was meditating with his eyes closed, so she didn't disturb him, just watched him quietly, a warm current rising in her heart.

First, that Immortal Plant had greatly increased her strength, and now there was this forty-thousand-year head Spirit Bone.

No matter which one it was, they were rare treasures, yet he had gifted them to her so easily.

She bit her lower lip gently, her heart beating faster unconsciously, and a thought quietly sprouted.

...

About an hour later, Ji Xuan finished his meditation for the day and slowly opened his eyes.

He looked at Shui Binger and smiled, "Finished absorbing it? How do you feel?"

"Mm, my Soul Power has had a Breakthrough to level fifty," Shui Binger said softly. "Thank you."

"There's no need to be so polite with me," Ji Xuan stood up and looked at the sky outside the window. "It's getting late today; I'll take you to hunt for your fifth spirit ring tomorrow."

"Okay." Shui Binger nodded in agreement.

Just then.

Rumble, rumble...

Shui Binger hurriedly covered her stomach and looked at Ji Xuan with some embarrassment.

Having not eaten for two days, she was already hungry.

Seeing this, Ji Xuan couldn't help but chuckle and reached out a hand to her, "Let's go, let's go get something to eat first."

Shui Binger nodded and placed her hand gently on his.