Douluo Continent: Starting with a Tom Cat

You should know that Tom threw it right on their noses, sticking it there.

Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong were astonished by the power of the small firecrackers, especially Ning Rongrong, who had initially planned to use them to teach Yu Xiaogang a lesson.

Ning Rongrong secretly thought that she should ask Shen An for a few more for self-defense, as this weapon was simply too powerful.

"But why were they not killed despite the immense power? They just seemed to have been stunned by the explosion."

Zhu Zhuqing cast a questioning look at Shen An, because it was simply unbelievable that such a powerful firecracker, exploding at close range in a person's face, had not killed the person.

Shen An also fell into deep thought. Was it because the firecrackers came from the world of anime that they wouldn't kill people?

After all, in the world of Tom and Jerry, these explosives have never actually killed anyone.

Or perhaps Tom threw it this time, intending only to teach them a lesson, so the firecracker's force was just right—a little dazed but not harmful.

Of course, specific problems require specific analysis.

Shen An secretly decided to find a truly wicked person and conduct experiments on them to see if they would actually kill someone.

Shen An snapped out of his daze and chuckled, "The noise just now probably attracted a lot of people. Let's slip away quietly first. I brought you something special, Zhu Qing."

However, Shen An did not expect that the students in Tiandou Academy would remain calm after hearing the cannon blast.

Most of the noble students in this academy were not exactly well-behaved. They had played with firecrackers before, and it wasn't a fight between Soul Masters, so nobody cared.

'Special gift.'

Zhu Zhuqing's beautiful eyes sparkled, her heart leaping with joy. Even her usually aloof face carried a faint smile as she subtly glanced at Ning Rongrong.

Ning Rongrong pretended to be nonchalant, as if she had known this all along.

"Okay, I'll take you to my dorm. Ah, wait, Jerry, what are you going to do?" Zhu Zhuqing suddenly asked in a panicked tone.

Shen An turned his head and saw that Jerry had secretly taken out a large firecracker and coated it with an unknown liquid.

Upon hearing Zhu Zhuqing's words, Jerry was instantly startled. He quickly lit the firecracker with a match, then patted Tom's foot.

You need to be quick, or this silly cat will figure it out.

Tom turned his head, puzzled, and Jerry took the opportunity to shove the firecracker into Tom's hand.

Tom instinctively took it, then looked down.

"Ah ah ah ah ah!"

Tom looked at the burning firecracker in his hand and was so frightened that he jumped three feet on the spot, his eyes practically popping out of their sockets.

Tom then landed and frantically shook his hands, only to find that he couldn't shake the firecrackers off no matter how hard he tried.

Tom was completely shocked. After looking around, he saw that Shen An and the others had retreated to a distance of more than three meters. Tom couldn't help but feel a sense of unease.

With no other option, Tom finally put the firecracker he was holding on the ground, plopped down on it, closed his eyes tightly, gritted his teeth, and covered one of his ears with his other hand.

"Oh!"

With a bang, dust flew everywhere, and Tom was blown away on the spot.

Jerry crossed his arms and looked at Tom smugly, thinking, "Serves you right for using my butt to strike a match."

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Ignoring Xue Beng and the others who were blown to bits, Zhu Zhuqing led Shen An and the others to her room.

Zhu Zhuqing's room was very large, and both the decoration and the arrangement of the tables and chairs were exceptionally stylish, far surpassing the Shrek Academy dormitories.

Regardless of whether the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy has the strength of being the number one academy in the Heavenly Dou territory, its teaching staff is certainly top-notch.

Whether it's the various simulated environments or the students' living conditions, they are all top-notch, although the students' quality is questionable.

A fragrance lingered in the room, which was almost identical to Zhu Zhuqing's body scent.

After entering the house, Shen An closed all the doors and windows, since the immortal herb was a valuable item and he certainly couldn't let others see it.

The room instantly darkened. Zhu Zhuqing looked at Shen An strangely, wondering what was so mysterious about it.

"Tom, take the things out."

Upon receiving the instruction, Tom first transformed himself, donned a black and white tuxedo, and elegantly took out candles to give to Jerry, something the young couple had already planned.

Not only Tom, but Jerry also changed into a well-fitting tuxedo, and his every move was far more elegant than the so-called noble students of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy.

Looking at the young couple, Shen An suddenly felt a sense of unease. What kind of trouble were they up to now?

Tom and Jerry quickly took out candles and lit them, filling the room with a romantic atmosphere.

"Ok?"

Suddenly, a bouquet of flowers appeared in Shen An's arms, a bunch of ice-blue roses mixed with a flower that was as black as ink and shaped like a begonia.

The sounds of violins and pianos suddenly filled the room, their soothing music enveloping the entire space.

Tom and Jerry, two musical masters, are putting their life's work to the test, playing beautiful music that touches the heart.

Zhu Zhuqing felt a wave of dizziness. What was Shen An trying to do? Was he sending flowers to express his feelings?

Oh my god, how embarrassing! Rongrong is right next to us, at least let her go out first.

At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing felt her heart beating unusually fast, as if it was about to jump out of her chest. A blush spread across her cool face, making her look incredibly beautiful.

Looking at the scene before her, Ning Rongrong's face turned pale, and her body swayed slightly. Shouldn't Tom be supporting her? Why was he setting up a scene for Zhu Zhuqing, with music and candlelight?

Feeling guilty, Tom avoided Ning Rongrong's gaze and continued playing his violin.

Tom is a very loving little cat, and Shen An, as its owner, should naturally be loving as well, and the more female owners the better.

Looking at the stunningly beautiful girl before him, Shen An couldn't help but feel a stirring in his heart. Zhu Zhuqing was truly beautiful at that moment.

In the dimly lit room, the burning candles illuminated the girl's cool and beautiful face, making her look like a fairy descending to earth, like a classical mural.

When the environment and atmosphere are right, they can influence a person's words and actions. Just as Shen An was trying to find the right words, Ning Rongrong, who was feeling uneasy, spoke first.

Ning Rongrong, whose voice was usually soft and pleasant, deliberately spoke loudly at this moment:

"Stop! Zhuqing, let me tell you, don't misunderstand. Shen An gave me one before, but the rose was just the surface. The real treasure was that unique fairy herb."

These words ruined the romantic atmosphere that Tom had deliberately created, and Tom looked at Ning Rongrong with a hint of regret.

Tom tossed the violin aside, and the cat fell into deep thought, while neither of the two female owners showed any sign of anger.

It would be better to establish one first. How could I, Tom, forget about the other one and let you escape from Shen An's grasp?

Zhu Zhuqing's eyes were complicated and slightly disappointed after hearing Ning Rongrong's words. So she wasn't the only one who was special. She parted her cherry lips slightly and said, "Hmm, is that what Rongrong is saying? She has one too?"

Chapter 128 Shocking: Giving Ning Rongrong Some Dumbbells

Shen An nodded, after all, he had also messed with Ning Rongrong back then.

If it were just Zhu Zhuqing, Shen An could still coax her, but Ning Rongrong is also there, so it's naturally not good to lie to her.

"Oh," Zhu Zhuqing murmured, her expression slightly gloomy.

Seeing Zhu Zhuqing's gloomy expression, Ning Rongrong also felt a little guilty.

'Ke Zhuqing, if I hadn't interrupted, given the situation, something I don't want to see might have happened next. I'm sorry, but I also have to think about myself.' She told herself quietly.

Shen An coaxed, "Zhu Qing, look, this Ink Moon Begonia inside is a magical herb that will be very helpful to you. Moreover, its habits are very compatible with your martial soul. You will definitely have unexpected gains if you take it."

Zhu Zhuqing accepted the bouquet from Shen An. Although she knew that Ning Rongrong had also received one, and that the flowers were basically arranged by Tom, she still couldn't help but feel a strange sensation in her heart.

She lowered her head and gently inhaled the fragrance of the flowers. The refreshing scent penetrated her heart and soul. Looking at Shen An's handsome and refined face in front of her, Zhu Zhuqing couldn't help but think, "If only this moment could last forever."

"By the way, Tom, how do you take this flower?"

Tom made a gesture as if he was going to eat it raw, and Shen An immediately understood: "Zhu Qing, you should eat this immortal herb directly, and then refine it with your soul power."

Zhu Zhuqing looked at the mysterious and noble Ink Moon Begonia, her eyes also revealing reluctance.

How beautiful! This is the first flower Shen An has ever given me, and since it's a magical herb, it should last a long time.

Zhu Zhuqing whispered, "Can this immortal herb be preserved for a long time without withering?"

Tom nodded, but what he meant was that he could make even ordinary flowers and grasses never wither, let alone magic herbs.

But the meaning is the same.

Zhu Zhuqing blinked her big eyes and looked at Shen An reluctantly: "Can I not eat it? I want to keep it forever."

Ning Rongrong, standing to the side, felt that these words sounded familiar. Wasn't this what she had said after receiving the message?

Shen An's lips twitched as well. He glanced at Ning Rongrong without showing any emotion, thinking to himself, "How come these two girls react exactly the same way after receiving the flowers?"

He patiently persuaded, "Zhuqing, this immortal herb was specially selected by Tom. It will be of great help to your future cultivation. You should eat it. I will give you many more flowers in the future."

Zhu Zhuqing's eyes lit up slightly. He would send me a lot of flowers in the future. Who would send flowers for no reason other than a boyfriend or girlfriend? Was he hinting at something?

"Ahem." Ning Rongrong deliberately made a sound to express her dissatisfaction.

Jerry and Tom exchanged a helpless glance. It seemed that it would be difficult to help Shen An find two perfect romances in the future.

Shen An turned around and quietly mouthed to Ning Rongrong, "I'll give it to you too in the future."

Ning Rongrong finally calmed down.

"Alright, I'll eat it then." Zhu Zhuqing looked longingly at the Ink Moon Autumn Begonia that Shen An had pulled out, closed her eyes, and swallowed it.

Shen An couldn't help but chuckle. How reluctant they were to part with it! They even closed their eyes while eating.

After consuming the elixir, Zhu Zhuqing's hair color became even deeper, and she seemed to absorb all the light in the room.

Then, a faint moonlight appeared around her, making her look like a goddess under the moon, exuding a mysterious and elegant aura.

Shen An was somewhat stunned. Zhu Zhuqing, who was already aloof, looked even more otherworldly under the moonlight-like glow. Was this immortal herb really that potent?

Shen An recalled that when he took the immortal herb, it seemed that he experienced a mixture of ice and fire within his body, and then jumped into the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Spring.

He then unremarkably gained an immune system to all poisons, and unremarkably enhanced the sharpness of the Nine-Leaf Sword Grass.

However, in terms of appearance and temperament, she falls far short of Zhu Zhuqing's mysterious elegance or Ning Rongrong's dignified nobility.

Shen An gave Ning Rongrong a look, signaling her not to disturb Zhu Zhuqing, and then took Jerry and her out, leaving Tom and the cat to look after them.

You can't leave Tom and Jerry in one room, or there will definitely be big problems. This is the experience Shen An gained from watching Tom and Jerry countless times.

Absorbing the medicinal power of the herb still requires a relatively quiet place, so leaving Tom, the cat, to look after it is enough.

"Here, give it a try."

Ning Rongrong looked curiously at the dumbbell in Shen An's hand, which had hexagonal ends and a smooth iron bar in the middle. Such a thing had never appeared in the Douluo Continent.

What is this?

"This is called a dumbbell. Well, you can think of it as a magical artifact that I acquired by chance."

Ning Rongrong covered her mouth to stifle a laugh: "Shen An, don't try to fool this young lady. This thing looks ordinary, yet you call it a divine artifact. I've seen my share of the world, okay? I've seen countless kinds of soul tools."

Shen An said somewhat helplessly, "Would I trick you? I'll demonstrate it for you once, and you can take it back and repeat my movements for half an hour."

Shen An immediately demonstrated to Ning Rongrong what it looked like to lift dumbbells, and then handed them to Ning Rongrong.

Ning Rongrong took the dumbbells with some skepticism, muttering to herself, "I don't feel anything special about them. Are you just teasing me?"

However, while muttering to herself, Ning Rongrong's body was very obedient, and she tried to lift the dumbbells like Shen An.

"Holy crap!" The elegant young lady couldn't help but blurt out.

It doesn't feel heavy, but once you lift it, you have to use all your strength every time.

This only fueled Ning Rongrong's stubbornness: "It's really something else, but I like challenges. Half an hour is all it takes, watch me take it down."

Then, after less than twenty reps, Ning Rongrong slowed down and said with a slightly pouting mouth, "Shen An, this is so hard, can I stop?"

Shen An stared at Ning Rongrong, whose enthusiasm lasted less than three minutes, and was speechless. That's it?!

"No, you have to do it for half an hour, or don't blame me for bullying the little girl." Shen An deliberately grinned mischievously at Ning Rongrong, letting out a strange, cacophony laugh.

Unexpectedly, Ning Rongrong was not afraid but happy when she heard this, and her eyes even showed a hint of expectation: "Then come on, I want to see what you can do."

Shen An...

However, under Shen An's supervision, Ning Rongrong still managed to do it for half an hour.

After finishing, Ning Rongrong said wearily, "I'm never doing it again. It's too tiring. Apart from being extremely heavy when lifted, there's nothing special about it."

As soon as she finished speaking, she felt a warm current flowing through her body, washing away the fatigue from lifting the dumbbells with all her might.

Ning Rongrong felt the changes in her body, her beautiful eyes widened, and she looked at Shen An in shock: "My strength seems to have increased?"