Half a day had passed by the time the three Blood Spider women had all completed their marrow cleansing.

All three women felt like they were dreaming, because they only knew how much they had improved through their own experience!

Compared to before, they are completely different people!

Seeing their excited expressions, Qin Ziling nodded: "Don't be so excited, this is just the beginning. You will know how terrifying the improvement will be compared to what you have now!"

"This is so surprising! If we had cultivated on our own, it would probably have taken us another ten years or so to reach this level!" Shadow Spider exclaimed in amazement.

"I think my strength is now about the same as my older sister's." Purple Spider looked at her fist excitedly, feeling a sense of joy at gaining power.

Upon hearing this, the other two women nodded in agreement. They were now ahead of the other members of the Spider Demons!

All of this is thanks to the master!

The three women looked at Qin Ziling with gratitude.

Qin Ziling remained calm and said, "Alright, let's get down to business. Now that you've been promoted, you'll need a title to work for me. The term 'Demon Spider' is no longer suitable for you. I'll give you a new name."

"From now on, you will be called Shadows, and you will only be my shadows. You must obey all my commands!"

The three women exchanged a glance, then immediately knelt on one knee and said in unison, "Shadow obeys its master's orders!"

Qin Ziling nodded in satisfaction and said, "You should first stabilize your cultivation and wait for my instructions."

"yes!"

...

After leaving the villa, Qin Ziling went to the Chu family villa to visit Chu Xinyue. Since she still had to go to school, she didn't have time to spend time with Qin Ziling. So Qin Ziling stayed and chatted with Chu Renxiong and his wife about everyday matters.

Chu Renxiong, as shrewd as a shrew, looked at Qin Ziling and laughed, "How far have things progressed between you and my girl? You're already exchanging flirtatious glances right in front of us?"

Chu's mother also wore a loving smile as she looked at Qin Ziling.

Qin Ziling awkwardly touched his nose. He couldn't very well say that he and Chu Xinyue were still innocent, could he? What else could he do when everything that should and shouldn't have happened had already happened?

He wasn't one to mince words, and immediately said, "I owe her this. If Uncle Chu is comfortable entrusting her to me, I will definitely treat her well."

Chu Renxiong wanted to hear those words. A look of relief flashed in his eyes as he nodded: "The children have grown up. You should make your own decisions. We can't interfere too much. Just remember, don't let that girl down."

Qin Ziling nodded solemnly: "Definitely."

"By the way, Ziling, you haven't seen Qingcheng in a long time, have you? She asked about you a while ago!" Mother Chu suddenly said with a smile.

Qin Ziling was taken aback, somewhat surprised.

Chu Qingcheng.

He hadn't visited the woman who had expressed her feelings for him in a long time.

Qin Ziling nodded: "I understand. I'll go see her in a while."

Chu's mother nodded in satisfaction.

Chu Renxiong hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Has the matter over there been resolved?"

Qin Ziling knew what he was talking about and nodded: "Don't worry, Uncle Chu, no one will be able to pose a threat to Chu Xinzhong in the future. I've also dealt with the Philosopher's Stone. This matter is over."

Now their target has become themselves.

Upon hearing this, Chu Renxiong visibly breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good, that's good!"

His long-standing inner conflict had been resolved, and he immediately felt relaxed, radiant, and as if he had become several years younger.

Looking at her husband, Chu's mother felt a pang of heartache in her eyes. She knew how much effort her husband had put into their daughter.

"Don't leave tonight! Have a couple of drinks with me! I'm happy today, we have to drink to our hearts' content!" Chu Renxiong made the decision.

Qin Ziling naturally did not refuse.

In the evening, Chu's mother cooked a large meal for the family, and the group sat around the table in a lively atmosphere.

"Qingcheng is busy with company matters and can't get away, so it's just the few of us today," Chu Renxiong said with a smile.

Chu Xinyue sat next to Qin Ziling, looked at the several bottles of wine on the table, and rolled her eyes: "Dad, what's gotten into you today? You actually brought out your treasured wines?"

Chu Renxiong laughed heartily: "Haha! Of course I'm happy! Not only has my daughter found true love, but Ziling has also come back to see us. Your matter has also been resolved, and from now on you don't have to worry about your life being in danger at any time. It's a triple celebration, so of course we have to have a few drinks!"

Upon hearing this, Chu Xinyue's pretty face immediately turned red: "Dad, what are you saying? What do you mean by finding true love?!"

As she spoke, she secretly glanced at Qin Ziling and found that he was also looking at her. She immediately felt embarrassed and quickly looked away.

This little trick naturally didn't escape the notice of the experienced Mr. and Mrs. Chu, who immediately burst into laughter.

"You two are so openly exchanging glances, and you still say it's not true?" Chu Renxiong laughed.

"Stop talking! If you say another word, I'm ignoring you!" Chu Xinyue said, feeling ashamed and indignant.

"Alright, alright! Enough said! Come on, Ziling, let me toast you!" Chu Renxiong smiled and raised his cup, gesturing to Qin Ziling.

Qin Ziling quickly picked up his wine glass, clinked it with his, and drank it all in one gulp.

"Good wine!" Chu Renxiong shouted, laughing heartily.

Qin Ziling smiled slightly. He didn't really care about the wine, because he had drunk all kinds of expensive wine before. However, he was also affected by the atmosphere.

Suddenly, his arm was bumped. Qin Ziling was startled and turned to look at Chu Xin: "What's wrong?"

Chu Xinyue rolled her eyes: "Don't drink too much, it'll be hard to drive back later."

Qin Ziling was about to nod.

Chu Renxiong spoke up immediately: "Why are you driving? Ziling is staying here tonight! There are so many rooms in the house, isn't there enough room for one more person?"

"Yes, yes, I'll get ready for you, Ziling, after we finish eating. Why don't you stay here tonight?" Mother Chu chimed in at the opportune moment.

Qin Ziling thought for a moment and didn't refuse: "Okay, then I'll take my leave."

He's stayed here before, so staying one night won't make a difference.

Although Chu Xinyue scolded him, there was a hint of surprise in her eyes, showing that she also hoped Qin Ziling would stay a little longer.

Soon, amidst the lively atmosphere, Chu Renxiong got completely drunk, and his mother had no choice but to help him back to his room.

In the arena, Qin Ziling, though not drunk, was still a bit full, and his face was slightly flushed.

Chu's mother specifically instructed Chu Xinyue to take good care of Qin Ziling before taking Chu Renxiong back to their room.

Chu Xinyue looked at Qin Ziling and said, "I didn't expect you to be such a good drinker. You even got my dad drunk."

Qin Ziling smiled faintly and said, "I've had some before, so it's alright."

Chu Xinyue pouted: "How awful! Let's go, I'll help you back to your room."

Her mother had said she would tidy up Qin Ziling's room, but now she's busy taking care of Chu Renxiong, so Chu Xinyue made a decision to let Qin Ziling sleep in her room.