The three of them exchanged glances. Dai Mubai finally made up his mind and said apologetically to Xiao Wu:
"Little Sister Xiao Wu, I'm sorry. There's something we've been hiding from you all along, something we didn't dare tell you. Actually, we are reincarnators."
After that, Dai Mubai began telling Xiao Wu and the others about their past lives—how Xiao Wu fell in love with Tang San, how the Shrek Seven Devils cut through obstacles to win the Soul Master Tournament, then the upheaval at the Heaven Dou Palace, the Sea God Trials, the Continental War, the Twin Gods, and so on.
Of course, in Dai Mubai's retelling, some details were deliberately altered. For example: in their past lives, they knew Xiao Wu's mother had died at the hands of Bibi Dong. But in their story, they changed it to say that Xiao Wu's mother died at the hands of Tang Hao. Then, under Tang Hao and Tang San's deception, Xiao Wu mistakenly believed her mother was killed by Bibi Dong, filling her with hatred toward Spirit Hall and pushing her to give everything to that despicable man, Tang San.
It wasn't that they didn't know the truth. But why would they speak up for Tang San? In this life, they no longer owed him anything. On the contrary, they were already on Tang San's kill list. Why not take this chance to smear him?
"Wait a second—so you're saying that in our last lives, back at Nuoding Academy, Tang Hao and his son schemed against me, made me fall in love with them, and tricked me into thinking Spirit Hall was my real enemy who killed my mother? And in the end, I even sacrificed myself to Tang San and became the scabbard that carried his second godhood?" Xiao Wu said in utter disbelief.
Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and Oscar all nodded repeatedly.
"And in the end, they even used me and had Da Ming sacrifice himself for Tang San. What a vile and shameless beast!" Er Ming roared in fury. "Damn it, if not for the fact that my cultivation collapsed when I took human form, I would kill those two father and son with my own hands!"
"Since you've reincarnated, does that mean Tang San has too?" Yu Tianheng asked.
"Yes, Tang San has reincarnated as well," Dai Mubai replied.
Xiao Wu pointed at the Asura God Sword's scabbard and asked, "So you're saying that as long as someone can draw the Asura Sword from this scabbard, they'll qualify to inherit the godhood?"
"That's right." Dai Mubai nodded.
"Normally, a person can only inherit one godhood. But because of you, Xiao Wu, Tang San was able to wield the ability of twin gods coexisting. That's how he alone could possess two godhoods," Ma Hongjun explained. "The Sea God's godhood is a first-rank position, but the Asura God is a God King. The Sea God's power was decent, but it couldn't reach the level of the Five Great God Kings in the God Realm. Thanks to you, Tang San could obtain the Asura God's godhood and challenge the veteran God Kings after ascending."
Oscar piled on: "But the twin gods also put a huge burden on Tang San. The Sea God was his foundation, but he couldn't rely on the Asura God for long. So, in this new life, Tang San told us he plans to give up the Sea God godhood and go straight for the Asura God godhood, so he can always be a God King."
"This scabbard is on me, and it feels like it's innately part of me. Which means…" Xiao Wu frowned.
Dai Mubai said firmly: "No need to doubt it anymore, Xiao Wu. You are the key to inheriting the Asura God's godhood—the Asura God Sword's scabbard!"
The room fell silent. Finally, hatred flickered in Xiao Wu's eyes. She laughed bitterly and said:
"So that's how it is. Now I understand why Tang Hao insisted on pairing me with Tang San. I thought he just wanted me to fall in love and sacrifice myself for Tang San. But now, that old bastard clearly had far bigger ambitions! Hahahahahaha!"
After laughing wildly for a while, Xiao Wu's expression hardened:
"He killed my mother, turned her into his spirit ring and spirit bone. And now he still schemes to use me as his stepping stone to godhood? Ugly as he is, he really dares to dream!"
"Look! The scabbard is changing!" Bu Le shouted.
Everyone turned their eyes toward the scabbard. A crimson glow flashed across its surface, leaving etched markings behind. Finally, ten slots were carved onto it.
After this small transformation, ten streaks of light shot out from the scabbard and entered the bodies of ten men.
"How do you all feel?" Xiao Wu asked.
Dai Mubai answered: "It seems the scabbard has given us a new ability. No matter where we are, with just a thought, it can transport us into the space inside the scabbard."
The other men discovered the same. With a mere thought, they entered the inner space of the scabbard.
Inside, the scabbard contained a vast and empty realm, through which they could still glimpse the outside world via the Asura Sword's scabbard.
After a moment, Xiao Wu's mind stirred, and she too entered.
She found that inside this inner realm, she had absolute control. With just a thought, she conjured a grand palace. With another thought, she filled the palace with countless carrots.
After being apart for over a year, within this inner world, Xiao Wu and the men burned with desire. Soon, they embraced and entered Xiao Wu's palace together, where they resumed their long-lost training of martial soul fusion techniques.
Meanwhile, elsewhere, Tang San finished his cultivation, exhaled deeply, and muttered:
"Almost a Soul King."
Although he still worried a bit about his father's plans, just the thought of spending tomorrow together with Xiao Wu made Tang San secretly thrilled.
He wanted to go next door to see her, but after hesitating, he decided against it. She was already asleep. Better not disturb her—he'd leave the surprise for tomorrow. Tang San lay down and slept, unaware that by then ten green hats had already been placed on his head.
At dawn, the Asura God Sword's scabbard flashed, and Xiao Wu and the ten men returned to the real world.
Xiao Wu tidied up her messy clothes, her face flushed and radiant, while the others looked equally satisfied.
Yesterday's martial soul fusion training was nothing short of incredible, and each of them gained new experience.
The Asura God Sword's scabbard turned into a streak of light and fused into Xiao Wu's body. At the same time, she felt that with the scabbard now part of her, she had gained many divine techniques.
"From now on, no matter how far apart we are, we can still cultivate martial soul fusion techniques together thanks to this scabbard," Ma Hongjun said.
Yu Tianheng asked: "Little Sister Xiao Wu, since you've already escaped, why not come with us?"
Xiao Wu licked her lips, a profound smile forming on her face:
"Tang Hao and his son schemed against me so deeply. I'm not some clay doll to be trampled on. Before, I had no means of revenge, so all I could think about was escaping. But now that I have the power, why should I run? I'll make that father and son pay for everything they've done."
After making their decision, Dai Mubai and the others left, while Xiao Wu returned to her small room to sleep in the early hours of the morning.
The next morning, Tang San quietly carried a breakfast tray to Xiao Wu's door and gently knocked.
After a moment, the door opened, and Xiao Wu stepped out, her face flushed with a rosy glow.
Seeing Xiao Wu exuding such a mature, feminine charm, Tang San was momentarily entranced.
"Brother San, why are you spacing out?" Xiao Wu asked.
Snapping back to reality, Tang San said, "Oh, oh, oh, Xiao Wu, you look absolutely stunning today. This is the breakfast I brought for you—your favorite carrot porridge."
Xiao Wu took the carrot porridge and said, "Thank you, Brother San."
"By the way, Xiao Wu, Father plans to take us to the forest to gather some supplies today. Do you have time to join us?" Tang San asked cautiously.
While eating her carrot porridge, Xiao Wu replied, "Sure, let's head out together."
"Great, great!" Tang San nodded excitedly.
He was thrilled inside because he had completed the task his father had assigned him.
After finishing breakfast, the father and son trio set off toward the forest.
The morning forest was filled with the sounds of various animals. A giant lizard lay on the ground, emitting pheromones to attract other male lizards from neighboring territories for mating.
Tang Hao, Tang San, and Xiao Wu ventured deep into the forest. Xiao Wu and Tang San each carried a basket to collect edible wild vegetables and fruits, while Tang Hao was responsible for hunting animals to supplement their meat supply.
The journey was uneventful until they reached an area shrouded in thick fog, where visibility was low. From the depths of the mist, the occasional roars of wild beasts could be heard.
Suddenly, Tang Hao's ears twitched. He glanced toward a direction in the forest's depths, then turned to Tang San and Xiao Wu and said, "Little San, Xiao Wu, there seems to be something in the forest. I'll go check it out. You two stay here. If everything's fine, I'll be back soon."
Tang San nodded repeatedly and said to his father, "Alright, Dad."
Thus, Tang San and Xiao Wu stayed behind, watching Tang Hao's figure disappear into the forest.
Tang San said resolutely, "Xiao Wu, let's follow Dad's instructions and wait here for now. Don't worry, if there's any danger, I'll definitely protect you."
Xiao Wu nodded, touched, and said, "I trust you, Brother San."
In reality, the abilities granted to Xiao Wu by the Asura God's Sword Sheath allowed her to easily see through the fog and perceive the truth.
Xiao Wu saw that Tang Hao hadn't gone far; he was merely hiding behind a sturdy tree, quietly observing their side.
On the other hand, Tang Hao, now hidden, was watching Xiao Wu and Tang San. He first took out a wet cloth to cover his mouth and nose, then pulled a canister from his pocket.
The canister had a label: *Illusory Passion Dragon Mist!*
*Made from the sublingual glands of the Biphosphorus Dragon Lizard, blended with Seven Emotions Flower stamens, and catalyzed by Purple Nether Grass, sealed in a glass bottle. When opened, it creates a mist that spreads three meters. Those below the Soul King level who come into contact with it will fall into a dream within five breaths, overwhelmed by the seven emotions.*
Also known as *Lizard's Kiss!*
Tang Hao opened the canister, and its contents immediately dispersed, carried by the wind toward Tang San and Xiao Wu.
Positioning the aphrodisiac at the upwind point, Tang Hao watched Xiao Wu and Tang San below, a sly grin forming under the wet cloth covering his mouth.
"Once this is over, Xiao Wu will become the daughter-in-law of the Tang family, and the Asura God position she holds will become the cornerstone of the Tang family's ten-thousand-year legacy."
So that was the plan. Xiao Wu withdrew her gaze and sniffed the air. Sure enough, she could detect the scent of the aphrodisiac. If one didn't notice it, excessive inhalation would cause them to fall into its effects unconsciously.
What a despicable father-son duo, daring to scheme against her like this. Very well. Xiao Wu's eyes gleamed as an idea formed.
She tugged at Tang San's sleeve.
On the other side, Tang San also noticed the aphrodisiac scent wafting through the air. He knew his father had begun his plan.
Feeling the tug on his sleeve, Tang San turned and asked, "Xiao Wu, what's wrong?"
"Brother San, look at Xiao Wu."
Suddenly, Tang San saw Xiao Wu's eyes emit a scarlet glow. This light pierced through his Purple Demon Eyes, which he had cultivated for years, and directly affected his mental domain without him noticing.
"What's wrong, Xiao Wu?" Tang San asked.
"Brother San, this place feels so strange. Should we leave?" Xiao Wu said softly.
Tang San replied, "Xiao Wu, the forest is dangerous. Let's wait for Dad to come back before deciding."
Time passed minute by minute.
As Tang San inhaled more of the aphrodisiac mist, a heat began to rise from deep within him, though he could still suppress it.
Meanwhile, Xiao Wu started acting a little off.
"Brother San, I don't know why, but it's getting so hot here~" Xiao Wu began to shed her outer layers.
The sight caused Tang San's blood to surge.
Xiao Wu's eyes were hazy, her cheeks flushed. She crawled on the ground, peeling off one piece of clothing after another, breathing heavily as she said to Tang San, "Brother San, Xiao Wu feels so strange."
In truth, Tang San's blood was also surging. At this moment, Xiao Wu's provocative demeanor was on full display, yet he maintained the appearance of a gentleman and asked seriously, "Xiao Wu, what's wrong with you?"
Xiao Wu's dazed eyes locked onto Tang San, as if she were looking at prey. She reached out, placing a hand on his shoulder, her delicate face inching closer to his tanned one. With a soft breath, she said, "Brother San, I don't know why, but you smell so good!"
Tang San, still pretending to be proper, said, "Xiao Wu, I don't know what you're talking about."
Xiao Wu's tongue flicked across Tang San's dark face as she panted, "Brother San, Xiao Wu is so hot, so hot, it's like there's a fire burning inside me."
Suddenly, Xiao Wu reached out and began undoing Tang San's clothes one by one.
Tang San hurriedly played the gentleman, protesting, "Xiao Wu, no, no, we can't do this. We're siblings, Xiao Wu, no, wait—" Though his words resisted, his actions did nothing to stop her.
"Come on, Brother San, Xiao Wu needs you, Xiao Wu needs you, *huff huff*~" Xiao Wu gazed at Tang San with misty eyes.
"No, no, this isn't right, Xiao Wu. This isn't proper. Giegie can't let you down, no, no…" Tang San kept "protesting," but under Xiao Wu's fiery advances, he succumbed!
*Toot toot toot toot toot toot toot toot toot toot toot toot toot toot toot toot toot toot!*