Chapter 115: Chapter 109 Jiang Mo’s Soul Greeting Card
The next morning.
Zhou Wang stayed in bed a little longer than usual, not opening his eyes until after ten o’clock.
His sense of smell was the first to awaken.
A scent reminiscent of pinewood from deep within a secluded valley surrounded Zhou Wang’s nose.
In a daze, he was transported back to the afternoon at the library, the first time he met Jiang Mo, when he first caught this fragrance.
But now, the scent was much more intense.
It was mixed with a smell akin to saline solution, strange yet intoxicating, perhaps a psychological effect, Zhou Wang didn’t mind these smells at all.
Next was his sense of touch awakening.
His chin felt ticklish, lightly pricked by disordered, dense long hair, yet Zhou Wang was reluctant to move, for what he held in his arms was the softest, coolest jade he had ever touched.
At that moment, Zhou Wang felt he could hold Jiang Mo like this indefinitely, not letting go for three days and nights if need be.
People on forums always advised him to cherish such moments, for with time, no matter how loving a couple is, they would eventually drift apart and sleep on their own sides.
No one could embrace all night long without letting go, except in the initial phase when passion runs high.
Interestingly enough…
Based on Zhou Wang’s current experience, Su Yajing clung to him more but couldn’t stay still while sleeping, often shifting positions, waking up in the middle of the night all over the place.
Jiang Mo, on the other hand, was unexpectedly steady while asleep, barely moving and completely silent; when Zhou Wang got up to drink water, he couldn’t help but check her breathing, fearing she might not be breathing…
She stayed curled up on her side all night, arched backward, snuggly nestled in Zhou Wang’s arm slipped through the pillow’s gap, with her long neck bowed low like a swan in repose, graceful and tranquil.
And this posture… anyone who’s had a girlfriend would know, this is the most comfortable way to cuddle.
“Those who get it, get it.”
The second interesting point was…
Jiang Mo seemed not as lively as Su Yajing, but she had more endurance.
She actually didn’t cry.
If Zhou Wang hadn’t finally gone all out and heard a system notification, he might have thought she felt… just okay.
“[The binding object Jiang Mo’s spiritual desires have been satisfied, Desire Consumption Gold has been issued]”
It was just the amount that was a bit insulting, only “1888 yuan”, rather shabby compared to the previous tens or hundreds of thousands earned.
But it was actually quite normal.
After all, it was Jiang Mo’s first time; often for girls, the initial experiences aren’t always enjoyable.
Su Yajing was a rare exception since she had practiced Water Magic, equivalent to trying the beta version.
Among those who directly entered the full version, Jiang Mo had already had a leg up, being naturally blessed or something, still finding pleasure in it.
After musing for a while, Zhou Wang gently detached from the still-sleeping Jiang Mo, donned his boxers, and opened another bottle of beer, then leisurely strolled onto the balcony.
Lighting a cigarette, Zhou Wang checked the system’s other notifications.
“[A fair lady, a gentleman’s pursuit]”
“[Detected that the host had a first encounter with a high-quality woman, earning the ‘First Blood’ reward]”
“[The host acquired a permanent item: Jiang Mo’s Soul Greeting Card]”
Like with Su Yajing, this was a popup the moment Zhou Wang got Jiang Mo last night, only he didn’t have time to pay attention then.
Seeing the system quoting ancient texts right off the bat, Zhou Wang couldn’t help but sneer… this was just nonsensical, female beauties as rare resources, as if only gentlemen wanted to pursue them.
As for the system’s evaluation of Jiang Mo, Zhou Wang wasn’t surprised.
Su Yajing was merely a “higher quality woman,” whereas Jiang Mo was an “extremely high quality.”
According to Zhou Wang’s own standards, Jiang Mo’s looks were not inferior to the current popular starlets in the entertainment industry; with Huaxia’s dense population, too many top-tier beauties are buried in the dust of reality.
For a moment, Zhou Wang was curious whether there was a higher rating above “extremely high.”
With his current insights, Zhou Wang found it hard to imagine.
Finally, Zhou Wang focused his attention on the newly acquired “item.”
As expected, it was another permanent item, though he wasn’t sure of its quality.
But based on experience, anything permanent couldn’t be too poor—
“[Jiang Mo’s Soul Greeting Card: The Demon appreciates the host’s choice, thus pre-arranged this special item, as a congratulatory gift]”
“[Every thirty days, the demon’s mark on the Soul Greeting Card refreshes; after use, the host can randomly master a skill]”
“[Note 1: Due to physical condition, some skills may be unmasterable]”
“[Note 2: Based on the host’s talent and cognition, the mastery of skills may vary in proficiency]”
“[Current Mark: 1]”
“[The reliant Jiang Mo has already regarded you as the only person in the world she can trust; she is willing to give you everything—including her soul]”
Looking at the long explanation, Zhou Wang studied it for quite a while before understanding how to use this item.
This [Soul Greeting Card] could be entirely interpreted as a skill book in a game; once used, Zhou Wang could temporarily have an epiphany, quickly mastering a skill, even if it was something he hadn’t learned before.
The more familiar he was with the subject, the higher the proficiency he would have after mastery, otherwise, he might end up being a clown.
Take driving, for example, since Zhou Wang had a foundation, he might possess “master-level” driving skills after revisiting it.