Courtyard House: My Time Travel is a Bit Too Strong

The muscles and tendons are full of vitality, chewy and flavorful, with a rich and mellow aroma that is far superior to ordinary products.

Pots and pans clattered, the heat was precisely controlled, and a few moments later—

A pot of glistening, soft, and sticky rice, and a large bowl of fragrant stewed beef, were served steaming hot.

Lin Quan carried the food tray into the courtyard and saw Qiao Jingjing sitting cross-legged, slowly refining a crystal core with her fingertips. He asked gently:

"Dinner's ready, Jingjing. How are you feeling?"

Swish!

No sooner had she finished speaking than Qiao Jingjing shot towards the restaurant like an arrow released from a bow!

They couldn't even be bothered to say hello.

Lin Quan and Zhu Zhuqing exchanged a glance, and Wang Yuyan also sighed softly.

A wry smile appeared on the faces of all three of them. They understood each other perfectly and followed each other inside without saying a word.

Inside the restaurant, Qiao Jingjing was seen engrossed in eating, her chopsticks flying as she devoured her food, emptying her bowl and plates without a care in the world.

Time flows quietly...

About half an hour later, the pot of rice and the bowl of stewed beef on the table were completely empty.

And just like that, without her noticing, a large chunk of thousand-year-old soul beast meat had slid into Qiao Jingjing's belly—silently and quickly, so fast that she didn't even have time to catch her breath!

During this time, Wang Yuyan and Zhu Zhuqing frequently glanced at her lower abdomen, their eyes filled with tension and speculation.

No one expected that after swallowing dozens of kilograms of heavy, steaming hot soul beast flesh, Qiao Jingjing's abdomen remained smooth as before, without any bloating. Instead, she frowned slightly, as if she had just barely swallowed the last bite, gently patted her stomach, and muttered softly, "I'm full... I finally made it through."

As soon as she finished speaking, she put down her chopsticks, let out a long sigh, and her shoulders relaxed.

Seeing her expression soften, Wang Yuyan and Zhu Zhuqing breathed a sigh of relief and asked in unison, "Sister Jingjing, what... what happened to you just now?"

"I never expected that reaching the third level of Awakener would be so difficult..." She rubbed her temples, her voice still a little hoarse. "Let me take a shower first and calm down before we talk about it."

After saying that, she nodded slightly to the three of them, turned around and walked quickly toward the bathroom, her steps light but with a hint of unsteadiness.

The three watched her departing figure without asking any further questions. Though their minds were filled with doubts, they tacitly buried themselves in cleaning up the mess on the table.

After they finished getting ready and strolled into the living room, Qiao Jingjing pushed open the door and came out—her freshly washed black hair was slightly damp, her dark silk pajamas clung to her body, outlining her supple figure, her skin was as smooth as a freshly peeled lychee, and her bright eyes were dazzling.

When we first met, she had several gruesome old scars on her body; but now, those marks have long since disappeared, as if they had never existed.

At this moment, Lin Quan was stunned, even his breathing became slightly lighter; Zhu Zhuqing unconsciously dug her fingers into her palm, while Wang Yuyan quietly pursed her lips—all three of them stared at her, scrutinizing her closely as if by unspoken agreement:

Wang Yuyan has the most exquisite facial features;

Zhu Zhuqing has the most vigorous and powerful figure;

But the Qiao Jingjing before us was perfectly proportioned, from her bone structure to her aura, from her expression to her posture, everything about her was harmonious and natural.

Seeing the three of them staring at her blankly, Qiao Jingjing raised an eyebrow and smiled: "What? Is there rice on my face?"

Lin Quan and the other two exchanged a glance and rolled their eyes in unison.

After she finished laughing, Wang Yuyan was the first to smile and say, "Congratulations, Sister Jingjing, on successfully breaking through to the next realm!"

Zhu Zhuqing immediately followed up, "But what exactly happened just now?"

Before he finished speaking, Lin Quan's gaze was already fixed on her face, quiet, yet as heavy as the entire sea.

"Sigh..." Qiao Jingjing lowered her eyes and sighed softly. Without beating around the bush, she simply and clearly explained the whole story.

That's right, she did indeed cross the threshold of a Level 3 Awakener;

But this hurdle wasn't something that happened naturally; it was something that had to be overcome through sheer hardship.

After three days without eating a single grain of rice, his energy and blood were depleted, his mind was in a daze, and he felt as if all his strength had been drained away.

Now that the hunger has subsided, the crystal cores can also replenish their strength;

However, the mental exhaustion left a faint trace of weariness in her eyes, which she could not erase no matter what.

After listening, Lin Quan didn't say a word of nonsense. He walked towards her, and with a swift movement, he picked her up and carried her steadily in his arms.

"Take a nap first."

"We can talk about other things when you wake up."

Before she could refuse, he had already put his arm around her waist and strode towards the bedroom.

Wang Yuyan and Zhu Zhuqing stood there, watching the departing figures walk away hand in hand, a hint of undisguised envy flashing in their eyes.

……

After entering the room, Lin Quan gently placed her on the edge of the bed and bent down to tuck her in: "Close your eyes and go to sleep."

"Mmm." Qiao Jingjing nodded with a smile, her eyes curving into crescent moons.

He had just straightened up when she grabbed his wrist.

"Don't go...stay with me for a while."

"Okay, I'll stay with you." His Adam's apple bobbed slightly, and without saying another word, he sat back down on the edge of the bed, his voice as low as if he were coaxing a child.

Only when her breathing became heavy and her eyelashes quietly covered her eyes did Lin Quan hold his breath, slowly withdraw his hand, and tiptoe out of the room.

As soon as the door closed, Zhu Zhuqing and Wang Yuyan rushed forward, asking in low voices, "How is Sister Jingjing?"

Lin Quan didn't answer, but simply raised her hand to them, gesturing for them to be quiet.

Lin Quan sank into the living room sofa before slowly speaking, "Jingjing just fell asleep..."

call--

Zhu Zhuqing and Wang Yuyan both breathed a sigh of relief almost simultaneously, their chests rising and falling slightly.

Putting aside the fact that Qiao Jingjing is now the strongest in the team, just consider the real help she has given to everyone—without the crystal cores she continuously provides, how could Zhu Zhuqing and Wang Yuyan have been reborn and broken free from the shackles of fate?

A full day and night passed before Qiao Jingjing finally woke up.

Her cheeks were rosy, her eyes were bright, and her brows exuded a relaxed energy.

Lin Quan and the other two all turned their gazes toward her.

Wang Yuyan and Zhu Zhuqing immediately stood up and quickly stepped forward to greet them:

"Jingjing, how are you feeling?"

Qiao Jingjing looked up at the two of them and saw that their eyes were full of concern. A gentle smile appeared on her lips.

She grabbed both of their hands and sat down decisively on the stone bench in the courtyard:

"Don't worry, I feel completely refreshed!"

Looking at the warm and cozy scene before him, Lin Quan's lips curled up slightly, a faint yet genuine smile.

"I am now at the peak of the Acquired Realm, a Level 3 Awakened One, and my strength has increased several times over..."

"It will be much easier to get some low-level crystal cores from now on."

Before Qiao Jingjing broke through, she always had to think twice and had many concerns when exchanging resources for crystal cores;

Now that she has stepped into the third level, she is more confident and has a straighter back—even if she encounters a large power, she dares to talk business with her head held high!

One transaction is enough for the four of them to live comfortably for quite some time.

In the days that followed, it was almost a certainty that Lin Quan and the others' cultivation levels would skyrocket.

Suddenly, Lin Quan seemed to remember something, his gaze sharpened, and he looked at Qiao Jingjing: "By the way, Jingjing, you have to accompany Yuyan to her world first."