Zhao Ling acted like nothing had happened and instantly unleashed his vast spiritual power, probing the large estate before him.
He discovered that the estate's size was comparable to the former imperial residence of the Emperor Xue Ye. Though the decor wasn't as luxurious, it was still a large and imposing old residence—at least ten or twenty years old and seemingly uninhabited during that time.
Even the paint on the wooden doors and pillars had mostly peeled off. Renovating it would indeed cost a fair sum, but that wasn't a problem—money was the last thing he lacked now.
He silently retracted his spiritual power and turned to Liu Erlong, asking her:
"Long'er, do you know who owns this house? Even though it's old, I'm quite satisfied with the land area."
"This place is said to be an old residence of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. If you want it, you'll have to speak directly with Sect Master Ning," Liu Erlong replied with what she knew.
"What? This is actually an old residence of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan? Why was this never mentioned in the original story?"
Zhao Ling felt a headache coming on. It seemed he had some sort of destiny with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and would have to pay them a visit.
"Let's go. Get in the carriage. We're heading back to the mansion," Zhao Ling said as he waved to Xiao Rou and Xiao Wu, then got into the carriage with Ah Yin and Liu Erlong.
Xiao Rou turned to Tang Wutong and said, "Come with us. Since you don't have any family here, you might as well return with us…"
After speaking, Xiao Rou picked up Xiao Wu in one arm and took Tang Wutong's hand with the other as they entered the carriage.
Once all three were seated, Tang Wutong looked at the floating copy of Zhao Ling's Diary still hovering in front of her, feeling puzzled. Why is this thing still here? So annoying.
Why doesn't it close and disappear already?
But in the next instant, the strange book mysteriously shut itself, and two lines of text appeared on the cover:
First Reward: Lifespan +30 years, Aging Rate -10% — Reward Unlocked, About to Be Issued
Second Reward: Lifespan +50 years, Cultivation Aptitude +10% — Reward Unlocked, About to Be Issued
Two golden beams of light shot into the center of her forehead, and the strange book disappeared from her view. A warm, comfortable sensation filled her body.
She began to doubt whether what she had just seen was real. If that diary really granted me 80 more years of life, slowed my aging, and even enhanced my cultivation aptitude, then… that's a miracle.
She recalled her mother saying that the six members of the Shrek group each consumed a type of immortal herb to enhance their aptitude. Otherwise, they might never have qualified to become gods.
She never expected that this strange Zhao Ling's Diary could also enhance one's cultivation aptitude. It was incredible—perhaps even the old deities in the Douluo Divine Realm couldn't match this?
After returning to the mansion, Zhao Ling smiled at Xiao Rou.
"Xiao Rou, give Xiao Wu to me. I want to take her to a room for an experiment."
Zhao Ling had long been eager to test the effects of the Transformation Pill—and even more eager to see how beautiful a sixteen-year-old transformed Xiao Wu would look.
Unable to wait, he took Xiao Wu from Xiao Rou and carried her into his room.
Xiao Rou, Ah Yin, and Liu Erlong watched Zhao Ling disappear behind the door with puzzled expressions. Something felt odd about his urgency.
Inside the room, Xiao Wu tilted her head and looked at Zhao Ling curiously.
"Big meanie, what are you doing carrying me in here? Why do you look so strange to me?"
Zhao Ling grinned wickedly and took out the Transformation Pill from his storage space.
"Hey, want to transform early? This little thing can help you do that—and even preserve thirty innate soul power ranks."
"What?! Transform early??" Xiao Wu's eyes lit up instantly. She had long wanted to transform.
By her calculations, it would take her at least another decade before she could transform naturally. But now she was being told she could transform by just taking a pill—and retain innate level 30 soul power? It sounded like a dream.
Without hesitation, she leapt from the table and snatched the pill from Zhao Ling's hand, swallowing it whole.
After eating the pill, a warm current spread from her belly throughout her body. Her entire rabbit form began to glow with dazzling light—so bright that even Zhao Ling had to look away.
About a minute later, the light subsided, and Zhao Ling felt someone gently brushing his cheek. Then soft lips kissed his face, accompanied by a gentle, melodious voice.
"Brother Ling, that pill must have been really valuable. And yet you gave it to me without hesitation. Thank you."
After kissing his cheek, Xiao Wu gazed at him with sparkling eyes, sizing him up.
She suddenly realized that Brother Ling was incredibly handsome—so handsome, in fact, that she couldn't help wanting to kiss him again after just one glance.
She found this feeling strange. Before transforming, I didn't feel this way at all.
Why is it that after transforming, I have such a strong urge to kiss him?
Biting her luscious lips, the intense impulse made her rise onto her tiptoes and, just as Zhao Ling turned around, she kissed him on the lips.
Zhao Ling hadn't expected this at all. Just as he turned his head to admire her transformed appearance, an absolutely stunning face came close and kissed him square on the mouth, leaving him completely dazed.
This girl isn't a hundred-Thousand-Year Soft-Boned Charm Rabbit—she's a hundred-Thousand-Year Rogue Bunny!
She had just transformed into a human and was already taking advantage of him! Unbelievable!
After nearly half a minute, Xiao Wu reluctantly pulled away, a satisfied smile on her face.
"Brother Ling, you're so good-looking. I've never seen anyone as handsome as you…"
Zhao Ling twitched the corner of his mouth speechlessly. She's only been in the human world for how long now? And she dares say she's never seen someone this good-looking?
But now, he finally got to see Xiao Wu's fully transformed form at age sixteen.
Her silky hair flowed down past her calves, and her stunning face was radiant and delicate. Her bright, intelligent eyes sparkled, and her whole appearance exuded a unique and indescribable charm.
Compared to Xiao Rou's exquisite beauty, Xiao Wu's looks surpassed her slightly. Her curvaceous figure was so flawless that Zhao Ling's eyes nearly popped out of his head.
This girl's seductive figure was no less stunning than Bo Saixi's or Liu Erlong's (after her second development), placing her beauty somewhere between fourth and fifth place—far more exaggerated than in the original story.
And most importantly, she was completely naked after her transformation. Zhao Ling felt a rush of heat rising from his nose. With such a breathtaking view—what man could resist?!