Chapter 28: Taking Down Xiao Wu with the Waist Bow (Bonus)

Ye Qiu chuckled dryly. What Xiao Wu said was true—after possessing her, he had gained full insight into her thoughts.

There was no point in dwelling on it. After all, the deed was already done.

"Alright, I can give you three more carrot-flavored lollipops."

"Really?"

Xiao Wu's eyes lit up as she looked at Ye Qiu in surprise.

"Of course! But on one condition—you have to beat me first! What do you say?"

Ye Qiu nodded seriously, then smirked and beckoned at Xiao Wu with a playful challenge.

"Alright! This time, I'm definitely going to win!"

Xiao Wu was excited. After a few days, her confidence in her strength had been restored. But then, as if remembering something, she put her hands behind her back and covered her bottom, blushing.

"But... you can't kick my butt like last time! And no hitting my eyes either!"

"Don't worry. I won't hit your eyes or your butt."

Ye Qiu agreed readily, then took a couple of steps back with a mysterious smile.

"Alright, let's start now!"

"Okay!"

As soon as the words fell, Xiao Wu became serious. Yellow spirit rings appeared beneath her feet, spinning rapidly. Her soft pink rabbit ears perked up, a small fluffy tail twitching behind her, and her figure became noticeably taller and more agile.

Ye Qiu, on the other hand, released his own spirit rings. Black stripes spread rapidly across his body, making him appear completely shrouded in darkness, save for his glowing eyes—his form blending seamlessly into the night.

As his yellow spirit ring glowed faintly, Ye Qiu felt his body lighten, his muscles tensing and refining. His legs and waist became notably stronger and more flexible.

"Hmm?"

Xiao Wu blinked her large, crimson eyes, sensing something strange. She quickly added, "Ye Qiu, you can't hit too hard—it really hurts!"

"I'll try. If you get hurt, I'll heal you."

Ye Qiu's voice was hoarse, his eyes narrowing as he locked onto Xiao Wu.

Since gaining his spirit ring, Ye Qiu realized his perception had sharpened immensely. He could clearly see the nervous expression flickering across Xiao Wu's face.

"Alright, here I come!"

With an excited shout, Ye Qiu charged forward. In just a few breaths, he reached Xiao Wu, lifting his leg in a near-perfect split, his foot aimed straight for her chin.

For someone with Venom's abilities, flexible techniques like this were mere child's play!

Xiao Wu's expression changed slightly. Recognizing the familiar move, she instinctively leaned backward, planting her hands on the ground and flipping away to dodge.

She swiftly crouched low, supporting herself with her hands, and kicked at Ye Qiu's legs with both feet.

Ye Qiu reacted instantly. As his raised leg came down, he used the momentum to flip mid-air, switching legs to deliver a downward axe kick aimed at Xiao Wu's head.

Boom!

A muffled impact rang out. The ground beneath Ye Qiu cracked as Xiao Wu barely managed to roll away, looking slightly disheveled.

After just a few exchanges, Xiao Wu's eyes were filled with disbelief. Ye Qiu's movements… they felt eerily similar to her own soft combat techniques.

"You little bunny, rolling around like that—you'll need another bath later. Otherwise, don't even think about getting in bed."

"Shut up! Don't call me bunny! Watch how I beat you up!"

Frustrated, Xiao Wu immediately got up and sprinted forward. She leaped off a platform and executed a mid-air scissor kick aimed at Ye Qiu.

"Heh."

Ye Qiu smirked.

Using a nearby tree for support, he climbed up a few steps and countered with a scissor kick of his own.

Bang!

Their right feet clashed mid-air.

Xiao Wu's face flushed red, her eyes filled with shock and uncertainty. Meanwhile, Ye Qiu, still shrouded in his dark exterior, remained expressionless.

They locked eyes for a moment before Ye Qiu pushed off with his foot, causing both of them to be sent flying backward. After a few flips, they landed in a crouch, stabilizing themselves.

"Ye Qiu, you actually stole my soft combat techniques!" Xiao Wu gritted her teeth in frustration.

"You silly bunny, don't falsely accuse me. This isn't stealing."

Ye Qiu stretched his body, standing up.

"You're the silly one! I'm not stupid! Just wait until I knock your teeth out!"

Xiao Wu huffed angrily and charged at Ye Qiu once again.

Ye Qiu simply stood still, waiting for her. He knew very well that Xiao Wu's first spirit ability required close-range combat to be effective.

Since she had to get in close, why should he waste energy chasing her down?

As Xiao Wu reached him, Ye Qiu feinted a punch. Xiao Wu swiftly dodged and slipped behind him.

With a determined humph, she wrapped her scorpion braid around Ye Qiu's neck.

Her rabbit legs pressed against his back, and just as she was about to use her waist strength to flip him over…

She suddenly screamed.

"Ah!"

Black tendrils extended from the back of Ye Qiu's head, wrapping around Xiao Wu's neck. At the same time, his foot struck her soft backside.

"Ye Qiu, you won't… ugh!"

Xiao Wu quickly realized what was happening. The grip on her neck tightened, making it hard to breathe. Her spirit ring glowed brightly.

First Spirit Ability—Waist Bow!

Her waist strength instantly doubled!

She was about to hurl Ye Qiu into the air when…

"Waist Bow!"

A hoarse, cunning voice echoed.

Xiao Wu's eyes rolled back as she gasped for air.

Looking up, she saw Ye Qiu suspended above her, his face full of amusement.

She was the one who had been thrown into the air!

Finally, she understood what she had lost—her spirit ability!

"Ahhh!"

The ground rapidly approached, and panic set in.

Xiao Wu screamed, shutting her eyes tightly.

Thud!

"Aaah~"

Instead of hitting the hard ground, she was caught mid-air.

Ye Qiu cradled her in his arms, watching as she continued flailing, eyes shut, shouting in distress.

"Silly bunny, are you done yet?"

"Huh?"

Xiao Wu hesitated, her hands patting around for the ground, only to touch a warm, firm chest.

"Ye Qiu…"

Still nestled in his embrace, Xiao Wu opened her eyes. As the black shroud receded, revealing Ye Qiu's youthful face, her cheeks flushed crimson.

"You—you let go of me!"

"Alright."

Ye Qiu grinned and promptly released his hold.

"Ahhh!"

Caught off guard, Xiao Wu flailed helplessly before crashing onto the ground.

"Oww… that hurt…"

Sitting on the floor, she clutched her sore bottom, her eyes glistening with unshed tears.

"Ye Qiu, why did you drop me?!"

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I don't know why this little romance feel so good compared to other fanfics where mc just straight hook up