Chapter 162: Chapter 161: Special Reward—Bloodline Evolution Card
Xiao Wu was delighted by the reward before her. She felt her strength had grown significantly.
In the past, her Explosive Eight-Stage Throw was most ineffective against defense-oriented and strong attack-type spirit masters, especially those like Zhao Wuji. But now, with her newly acquired mastery over strength, she believed she could deal with even higher-level spirit masters of such types with a single kick!
Just as she thought the day's rewards were over, her diary unexpectedly lit up with another notification.
[Ding! Congratulations, Xiao Wu. Your emotional bond with the host, Su Ming, has reached a new milestone. As a result, the system is issuing a special reward: a Bloodline Evolution Card!]
[Bloodline Evolution Card: When used, if you acquire a 100,000-year spirit ring upon reaching Rank 70, your bloodline will evolve, and your martial soul's quality will be enhanced!]
Xiao Wu was stunned. To think she could gain such an unexpected benefit after advancing her relationship with Brother Su Ming—what a pleasant surprise!
The system didn't hide the announcement, so all the other female leads with access to the diary could see it as well.
At first, the others were puzzled. A new milestone?
They recalled that Xiao Wu and Su Ming were already exceptionally close. How much closer could they get? Unless...
Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, who had the closest relationships with Xiao Wu, exchanged startled glances, surprise evident in their eyes.
Ning Rongrong couldn't help but grin. She hadn't expected Xiao Wu to actually go through with it. The speed surprised her, though. After all, she had only suggested it a few days ago. How could they have reached this stage after just a few hours at Star Lake, following Er Ming's intervention?
On second thought, Ning Rongrong realized it wasn't that surprising. Anyone could see how close they were—once that thin veil was pierced, things were bound to progress quickly.
Meanwhile, Xiao Wu marveled at the special reward: a Bloodline Evolution Card. The condition to use it—a 100,000-year spirit ring at Rank 70—was perfectly timed. After all, Rank 70 marked her transition into humanity.
In the spirit master world, Rank 70 was a crucial turning point. By then, Xiao Wu's current physical enhancement progress suggested that she might not need to wait until Rank 70 to acquire a 100,000-year spirit ring—she could likely achieve it at Rank 60!
The other diary holders couldn't help but envy Xiao Wu's reward. Bloodline evolution and martial soul enhancement were rare miracles in the spirit master world, requiring an extraordinary combination of luck, strength, and additional opportunities.
Even Bibi Dong, who was somewhat knowledgeable about martial soul evolution, could think of few examples. For instance, Dugu Bo's Emerald Phosphor Serpent Emperor martial soul was likely an evolved version of the Emerald Phosphor Serpent. His granddaughter, Dugu Yan, still possessed the unevolved form.
However, the women knew that to earn such a hidden reward, they would need to deepen their relationship with Su Ming in the same way Xiao Wu had. Emotional connection was non-negotiable. They couldn't bring themselves to go that far without genuine feelings.
At this moment, Xiao Wu noticed movement beside her. Turning her head, she saw Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing quietly approaching.
Ning Rongrong's curiosity was burning brightly. She couldn't wait until they returned to the academy to ask questions—she needed to satisfy her curiosity now. Her lips curved into an irrepressible grin as she sidled up to Xiao Wu.
Xiao Wu initially thought they wanted to ask about her reward. However, her gaze fell on their diary pages, which plainly displayed the reason for her hidden reward and its contents!
Realizing the situation, Xiao Wu's face flushed deep red.
Why did the system reveal this? How could she face anyone now?
System: Don't worry. You'll all be like sisters someday. It's better to start being honest with each other early, hahaha!
As expected, Ning Rongrong's cheeks were faintly flushed, but her excitement was evident. She asked boldly, "Xiao Wu, come on, tell us the truth. Did you and Su Ming...?"
Zhu Zhuqing, standing nearby, blushed even harder. As an observer, she felt embarrassed just listening to the question. How much worse must it be for Xiao Wu, who was directly involved? Xiao Wu's face steamed as if she were a boiling kettle.
Knowing that Ning Rongrong wouldn't relent without answers, Xiao Wu hesitated before softly admitting, "Yes... Didn't you mention it before, Rongrong? During the time with Er Ming, Brother Su Ming and I solidified our relationship. After receiving Da Ming and Er Ming's blessings at Star Lake, we... well..."
At this point, Ning Rongrong's heart raced with curiosity. Though shy, she couldn't resist asking the question burning in her mind.
After struggling with her own embarrassment, she finally whispered, "Xiao Wu, if you and Su Ming... you know... what happens if you get pregnant? Would your baby be... a rabbit?"
"Ah?!"
Xiao Wu was utterly unprepared for such a private question. Her mind blanked, and her cheeks turned a fiery red.
"Rongrong, that's way too embarrassing to talk about!" she protested in a delicate voice.
Unfazed, Ning Rongrong tugged at Xiao Wu's hand, pleading coquettishly, "Please, Xiao Wu! I'm just so curious. Tang San was born as a human, but Aunt Ah Yin was already a Spirit Sage by then. What about your situation?"
Caught between exasperation and amusement, Xiao Wu sighed and whispered, "Honestly, I don't know either. When I was born, my mother hadn't yet taken human form, so I was still a Soft Bone Rabbit. My parents were both spirit beasts, though... My situation with Brother Su Ming is a bit different."