At noon, Fu Ye held Xiao Wu in his arms, resting with his eyes closed.
This girl Xiao Wu was far too lively. Thankfully, the Dragon God Martial Spirit had greatly enhanced his physical endurance—otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to keep up with her antics every day.
Still, it was comfortable. Xiao Wu's body was even softer than Ah Wu's, and she carried a faint milky scent.
Ancient emperors used to joke about skipping morning court—now he understood them all too well. He didn't want to get up either.
Of course, staying in bed wasn't an option. The little troublemaker Liu Erlong had already run off to Tianshui Academy, and Fu Ye had decided to follow.
Well, mostly just to take a look around and settle Xiao Wu and Wu Ling there.
Fu Ye: That's all?
Author: Is there a problem.
"Alright, little bunny, enough lazing around. Time to go." Fu Ye pinched Xiao Wu's nose, but she stubbornly clung to the bed.
"Nooo, let Xiaowu sleep a little longer~"
Hearing her drowsy whine, Fu Ye knew it was time for alternative measures.
Grope slowly, position accurately, and—
"Ah—!!"
A quarter of an hour later...
Now fully dressed, Xiao Wu shot Fu Ye a look—60% shyness, 40% resentment.
In response, Fu Ye simply remarked that the sun was about to scorch his backside.
Grabbing Xiao Wu, he headed next door.
"Knock, knock, knock."
"Wu Ling, we're leaving."
He rapped on Wu Ling's door, only to hear—
"Teacher… let Wu Ling sleep a bit more…"
(╯°□°)╯
In the end, Fu Ye had to drag Wu Ling out as well.
Halfway there, Xiao Wu supported Wu Ling, whose dark circles were unmistakable.
Fu Ye had no clue what Wu Ling and that little troublemaker Ning Rongrong had been up to last night—but whatever it was, they'd slept past noon.
Unbeknownst to him, Wu Ling was sneaking glances at Xiao Wu, her eyes brimming with curiosity.
…
Tianshui Academy was one of the Five Element Academies on the Douluo Continent.
Located in Ningbing City, 50 kilometers east of Heaven Dou City, it stood as the crown jewel of the Heaven Dou Empire's icy region.
Most soul masters in Ningbing City wielded water or ice attributes, and Tianshui Academy reigned supreme among them.
"Brother Fu Ye, is this Ningbing City? It feels colder here than outside!"
"Yeah! Is Tianshui Academy up ahead?"
Xiao Wu and Wu Ling—master and disciple—were a pair of wide-eyed explorers, fascinated by everything new.
"Should be just ahead."
Though Fu Ye didn't know the exact location, the system's navigation had never failed him.
Yet at that moment, an unpleasant sensation prickled his skin—they were being watched.
"Damn, bro! These two girls are even hotter than Tianshui Academy's Shui Bing'er!"
"But that guy next to them is an eyesore. Should we deal with him, boss?"
The lackeys behind their leader couldn't tear their eyes away, eagerly whispering suggestions.
"Get rid of him. Kill him. Tianshui Academy might be untouchable, but some minor noble? No one will care."
The tall young man licked his lips greedily. He'd been chasing Shui Bing'er for ages, but she'd always hidden inside the academy.
Now, fate had delivered two new playthings.
After all—he was the Young Master of the Black Tiger Sect! His father was an 89th-level Soul Douluo!
[The Black Tiger Sect—one of the new "Lower Four Sects" introduced later in the donghua.]
Even Tianshui Academy wouldn't dare cross him openly.
The moment Fu Ye sensed the hostile gaze, he locked onto the group—and a character template materialized before him:
[Name: Hu Li
[Age: 18]
[Soul Power: Level 41]
[Martial Spirit: Black Tiger]
[Identity: Young Master of the Black Tiger Sect; Fiancé of Lin Qiao'er (eldest disciple of the Bee Clan Master)]
'Tch. Another fool begging for death.'
Given the guy's status, though, Fu Ye figured a one-year ban (like Dai Mubai's punishment) would suffice.
Xiao Wu noticed the stalkers too and glanced at Fu Ye—only to see him smirking.
…
Two and a half minutes later, on a deserted stretch of road...
Despite the ominous atmosphere, Fu Ye kept walking with Xiao Wu and Wu Ling.
Then—three figures blocked their path.
"Hey, punk, why don't you—"
"CRACK! CRACK! CRACK!"
Before they could finish, a shadowy figure blurred into motion—snapping their necks in one fluid motion.
"THUD. THUD. THUD."
Their bodies hit the ground.
Hu Li, hiding in the shadows, panicked.
His lackeys weren't weak—all Soul Grandmasters! Yet this stranger had killed them instantly!
He turned to flee—but Fu Ye wasn't about to let him.
The black shadow beneath Fu Ye's feet shot forward, seizing Hu Li by the neck.
"CRUNCH."
"AGHH—!!"
Yep. This was Fu Ye's Ultimate Douluo-tier puppet.
Dealing with trash who didn't even appear in the original novel? Not worth his personal effort.
The puppet dragged Hu Li forward, and Xiao Wu and Wu Ling finally got a good look at the would-be attacker.
"Let me go! I'm the Black Tiger Sect Leader's son! If you dare—"
Fu Ye cut him off.
"CRACK!"
"GYAAAH—!!"
Wincing at the screams, Fu Ye sighed.
'Out of all the people in the world, you picked the one you shouldn't have messed with.'
Annoyed, he signaled the puppet to muffle Hu Li's mouth.
"CRUNCH."
"MMMPH—!!"
While the puppet gave Hu Li a comprehensive health inspection, Fu Ye strolled off with Xiao Wu and Wu Ling.
People like this? Easy to handle.
He was sure this lesson would inspire Hu Li to turn over a new leaf.
Five minutes later...
Fu Ye's group finally arrived at their destination—Tianshui Academy.
Meanwhile, back at the Black Tiger Sect...
The wooden life tablets of Hu Li's three followers shattered.
Hu Li's own tablet—cracked.
"DISASTER! THE YOUNG MASTER IS IN TROUBLE!"
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