[Then there's Xiao Wu. I feel like her strength has increased a lot, especially during the two-versus-two fight. Even without using her Eight-Stage Crush, she managed to knock out a higher-level opponent with just one kick. It's terrifying. That kind of power can't be achieved without at least ten years of intense training.]
Xiao Wu: ...
Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing both stifled their laughter, thinking, "It hasn't even been ten years, maybe just a few?"
[Xiao Wu has always used the Eight-Stage Crush, so I didn't pay much attention before. But this time, I clearly noticed something was off. Xiao Wu's strength shouldn't have reached the level where she can knock someone out with just a kick. That kick didn't feel ordinary, but I can't quite figure out why...]
[Could this be a parallel world effect? Xiao Wu seems much stronger than I remember her being.]
[Oh well, no need to overthink it. Xiao Wu is still my Xiao Wu, no matter how strong she gets!]
[Then, after the two-versus-two Soul Fight ended, I was still a bit worried about Zhuqing and Rongrong's Seven Treasures Spirit Cat combination. Even though they were a team in the original story, having Zhuqing and Rongrong together means Zhuqing might have to fight two opponents alone while also protecting Rongrong, who lacks self-defense skills. Winning will be tough since Zhuqing might need to split her focus.]
[Actually, when Rongrong reaches the level of Soul Douluo, her eighth spirit ring ability for the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda won't be a buff anymore, but a defensive skill called Nine Treasures Divine Light Protection. It can neutralize any attack below the ninth spirit ability and even absorb its spirit power. This skill is incredibly powerful!]
[Her ninth spirit ability is Nine Treasures Invincible Divine Light, which doesn't consume spirit power and grants invincibility for one second. It can be used ten times a day. This skill is similar to Xiao Wu's fourth spirit ability, Invincible Golden Body, but Rongrong's skill can be used on others!]
At this point, Ning Rongrong was lost in thought after hearing Su Ming mention the word "Soul Douluo." More accurately, she was excited—Su Ming must know how to evolve her martial soul!
Xiao Wu nudged Ning Rongrong. "Hey, Rongrong, snap out of it."
"Huh? Oh, nothing... I was just too excited. Evolving my martial soul is way more important than gaining self-defense abilities!"
Su Ming's diary had made it clear, and the other female leads were also surprised. The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan had never produced a strong enough person to break through to the Soul Douluo level. Even Ning Fengzhi hadn't managed to do it, but now Ning Rongrong had.
Moreover, this was part of the original story, not something Su Ming's system had interfered with.
They were also impressed by the effects of the two spirit abilities Su Ming described. The abilities were so overpowered that, used wisely, they could avert nineteen life-or-death crises!
Bibi Dong thought to herself, "Originally, there was only Ning Fengzhi, but now Ning Rongrong's support abilities will surpass even his. The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan is going to rise. I hope they will submit to our Spirit Hall. But if they stand in the way of uniting the continent... well, I'll have no choice but to eliminate them, even if Ning Rongrong also has the diary."
Of course, she didn't want to destroy the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan unless absolutely necessary. Their support spirit, the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda, was the strongest auxiliary spirit in the world. With their help, Spirit Hall could unify the continent much faster.
[But talking about defense skills is still far off for Rongrong. She'll need to get the Qiluo Tulip first to evolve her Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda into the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda.]
[I know where the herb is, but I don't know the way. Only Dugu Bo does, and I don't know him yet. I'll have to wait for an opportunity to meet him.]
[In the original story, Tang San gave Rongrong the Qiluo Tulip, and she was so excited that she kissed him. If I were to give her the herb, I wonder if she would kiss me?]
[At that time, Rongrong had a slight crush on Tang San, and the evolution of her martial soul made her kiss him. But later, when she realized Tang San liked Xiao Wu, she turned her attention to Oscar, even though he was just a food-type spirit master who was willing to protect her.]
Ning Rongrong grimaced when she read that she kissed Tang San in the original story. She felt disgusted.
And turning her attention to Oscar? No way. She didn't feel anything for Oscar right now, especially since he and Tang San had defended Dai Mubai earlier tonight. Anyone who could stand up for someone like Dai Mubai wasn't someone she could care about.
[What's funny is that when Rongrong kissed Tang San, he acted like he didn't "notice." His soul isn't that of a child—he was a trained assassin, sensitive to everything. With his Tang Sect martial art, Ghost Shadow Perplexing Step, how could he not dodge Rongrong's kiss? I don't buy it!]
[There's a joke from my past life: Pure and Chaste Tang San, Ghost Shadow Perplexing Step can dodge all attacks—except kisses from beautiful women, whether it's Rongrong, Meng Yiran, or Huo Wu!]
[I think he pretended not to dodge. If it were me, I'd just stand there and take the kiss. Why dodge when a beauty is kissing you?]
[I wouldn't make excuses. If I like someone, I'll make it clear, and let things play out naturally. I might like beautiful women, but I'd never force anything or do something improper in secret.]
The women reading the diary agreed—Su Ming liked beautiful women, but he had solid principles. He wouldn't push for something that wasn't mutual or resort to underhanded tactics.
Bibi Dong, however, frowned when she read the part about "improper in secret." What's he implying? She was tempted to call him out on it.
[If I can get Rongrong to like me first and then give her the Qiluo Tulip, I wonder if that would be enough to win her over?]
In her dorm, two girls stared teasingly at Ning Rongrong, making her face flush red as steam practically rose from her head.
[I think my chances of winning Rongrong over are pretty high. And since the evolution of her martial soul is at stake, I doubt Ning Fengzhi would oppose the idea. Even if he knows I like having multiple wives, he might still agree to let Rongrong marry me.]
[Of course, even if Ning Fengzhi agrees, I'd still have to deal with the two Title Douluo who are fiercely protective of Rongrong—Sword and Bone Douluo. Those two are famous for being overprotective, especially of Rongrong!]