Chapter 9 : Don’t ignore me

Although I've only seen it briefly and can't capture everything, learning some tricks, borrowing strength, and building up my skills through iteration could increase my combat abilities. 

Notably, last night, Ye Qiu secretly observed Tang San for the entire night. 

In the middle of the night, accompanied by the sounds of Xiao Wu shouting "Daming, Erming," Tang San was practicing meditation alone, completely unaware that Ye Qiu had observed the entire meridian pathways of his Tang Clan's Mysterious Heaven cultivation art. 

Even the Purple Demon Eyes, which Tang San used for morning practice, couldn't escape Ye Qiu's Sharingan insight! 

"As long as I come a few more times, both the Purple Demon Eyes and Mysterious Heaven cultivation art can be perfected," Ye Qiu clenched his fist. These two things were very useful to him. 

The Purple Demon Eyes enhanced spiritual power and helped him train his eyes, advancing the Sharingan to the Three Tomoe as soon as possible. 

Mysterious Heaven cultivation art could help him improve the speed of soul power cultivation. In the Douluo Continent without many cultivation techniques, this thing was unique. 

After Tang San finished his morning routine, Ye Qiu finally made a sound and left. 

"Tang San, since you've found the job you like, I'll leave now." 

"Yeah, take care." 

Waving his hand, after bidding farewell to Tang San, the walking treasure trove, Ye Qiu found a carving shop and became an apprentice there. 

This thing was somewhat related to carpentry. When carving objects, a high level of concentration was required, which also helped improve spiritual power. 

Later, he went to the market to buy some carrots. He gave all the money to himself, and he couldn't let her miss out on a meal of her favorite food. 

... 

When Ye Qiu returned to Dormitory Seven, Tang San had already come back. 

At this time, Wang Sheng, Tang San, and others were gathered around Xiao Wu. Tang San seemed to be comforting her. 

"What happened?" Ye Qiu was puzzled. 

"During lunch today, someone broke things in Xiao Wu's bag, and she has been crying for a long time." There were some bruises on Wang Sheng's mouth. 

It seemed that she had been bullied by those noble students again. 

Xiao Wu hugged the small bag to her chest, looking at Ye Qiu with teary eyes. 

Ye Qiu glanced at her and didn't pay much attention. After putting down the package, he was about to leave again. 

"Ye Qiu, since you have the best relationship with Xiao Wu, won't you comfort her?" Tang San stopped him.

 "You guys comfort her. I just found a job and have some things to do." 

Click! After speaking, he left Dormitory Seven. 

"Ye..." Tang San opened his mouth, wanting to stop Ye Qiu from leaving, but the words didn't come out. 

Seeing this, Xiao Wu lowered her head again. The rabbit ears that were originally erect also wilted a bit, and tears the size of beans fell on the quilt with a little white rabbit. 

This pitiful appearance made Tang San feel like he had received a massive blow to his heart, and he comforted her softly. 

"Xiao Wu, don't cry anymore. I will avenge you!" 

Tang San, who had lived two lives but had never experienced such things before, even took out the radishes that Grandmaster had prepared for him to give to Luo San Pao. 

"Look, I bought your favorite radishes for you!" 

"White radishes are the worst! All of you, get out of here!" Xiao Wu shouted, covering herself with the quilt. A muffled voice came from inside. "Let me be alone for a while, sniffles~" 

The people around looked at each other, shaking their heads. 

"Ye Qiu is really too much!" Wang Sheng complained unhappily. "Xiao Wu cared the most about him. When something happened, he's like this?" 

"Alright, let's go to class. When we come back, Xiao Wu should be fine." Tang San strangely felt a bit relieved. 

His brain heated up, and he said to Xiao Wu again, "Xiao Wu, I'll leave these radishes here. If you're hungry..." 

"Get lost!" Xiao Wu angrily interrupted him. 

Wang Sheng covered his face on the side, thinking, "My third brother, oh, my third brother, you just said white radishes are terrible, and it seems like you've forgotten it already?" 

Dragging the somewhat embarrassed Tang San away, everyone went to class together. 

Dormitory Seven became empty, with only the crying little rabbit under the quilt.

... 

The sobbing continued for a long time, and Xiao Wu felt sadder as she thought about it. 

"Ye Qiu! I hate you!" 

"Is that so?"

"Really!" Xiao Wu shouted loudly from under the covers, suddenly realizing something was wrong. The previously twitching blanket was now motionless. 

Ye Qiu's voice suddenly sounded, catching her off guard. "Why are you back? I don't want to talk to you!" 

Ignoring Xiao Wu's voice, Ye Qiu sat down beside her bed. "Is this how you plan to talk to me? 

"Hmph!" 

Facing Xiao Wu's cold snort, Ye Qiu gently patted the blanket covering her. "I went out to get some tools just now. Don't you want to fix the comb your mother left you?" 

Ye Qiu quietly waited for Xiao Wu's reply. 

"Really?" 

"Really! I even bought your favorite carrots on the way back." 

"Crunch!" Taking out a carrot from the package, Ye Qiu took a bite. "If you don't come out, I'll finish it." 

"You dare!" Xiao Wu, with a tearful voice, emerged from under the blanket, grabbing Ye Qiu's collar and glaring at him menacingly. 

"I'm crying like this, and you still want to annoy me." 

Looking at Xiao Wu's current state through the black veil, Ye Qiu couldn't resist a bit. His eyes were slightly swollen, with two tear marks running down his cheeks, looking somewhat weary. 

Slowly reaching out, he touched her pretty face, lightly brushing the corner of her eye with his thumb. "Hehe, Xiao Wu's face is all teary!" 

The pink rabbit ears on her head swayed randomly, and Ye Qiu suddenly felt that Xiao Wu's face was a bit hot to the touch. 

Grabbing Ye Qiu's hand, Xiao Wu looked at him seriously. "I won't call you Xiao Ye anymore. Can you stop ignoring me?" 

"What are you thinking? It's just a nickname; I'm not that petty." 

"Then why did you suddenly stop talking to me?" Thinking about these things, she felt wronged again, and tears were about to fall from the corners of her eyes. 

"When did I ignore you? I came back to comfort you, didn't I?" Ye Qiu raised an eyebrow, deciding not to tell her everything. 

"Really?" 

"Really, I even thought of buying carrots for you on my way back!" 

"That's good! Xiao Ye~" 

Hugging Ye Qiu's neck, she leaned on his shoulder. Ye Qiu also gently embraced her, patting her back. 

"Okay, take out the things, and I'll fix them for you. Oh, there are carrots here." 

Letting go of Xiao Wu, he placed the bag of carrots in front of her. 

"Give me that one." 

"?" Ye Qiu looked at her strangely. 

"You won't eat it anyway. You just took a bite. Don't waste it." Xiao Wu explained hesitantly. 

Ye Qiu didn't want to dwell on such trivial matters and handed over the carrot he had bitten. 

Sitting on the bed, playing with the comb in her hand, Xiao Wu leaned on his shoulder, silently nibbling on the carrot, looking at Ye Qiu. The carrot tasted especially sweet. 

After a while, Ye Qiu finally repaired her comb and thoughtfully attached a small white rabbit where it had cracked. 

"Fixed it. Are you satisfied?" 

"Mm, it's great. It looks even better than before." Xiao Wu nodded quickly. 

Handing her the comb, Ye Qiu said, "Okay, I'll return these tools now." 

"Wait! There's one more thing to fix." 

"What else?" Ye Qiu was puzzled. Weren't there only a comb inside? 

"This! The bamboo dragonfly you made for me." Her crimson eyes looked at him firmly, without evasion. 

Ye Qiu was taken aback. "Let's make a new one later." 

"It's not the same. I want this one!" 

"Alright." Unable to resist this rabbit, Ye Qiu reluctantly agreed. Fortunately, only the lower rod was broken; otherwise, it would be difficult to repair. 

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(End of this chapter)