Chapter 58: Zhu Zhuqing's Feelings for Tang San, The Helpless Little Cat Girl, Niu Dagang Recognizes Tang San
It would have been fine if Dai Mubai hadn't said anything, because Zhu Zhuqing and Tang San weren't close yet, and it was impossible for Zhu Zhuqing to fall in love with Tang San at this moment, especially since she didn't know Tang San's true strength, only knowing that he was a support-type spirit master with a Blue Silver Grass spirit…
But when Dai Mubai told her not to be with a boy like Tang San, and then recalled Dai Mubai's own dirty deeds, Zhu Zhuqing felt a surge of anger. Instead, she took the initiative to move a few steps closer to Tang San, almost touching him.
Yes, on Tang San's other side was the roguish rabbit Xiao Wu, who was still a little distance away from Zhu Zhuqing, but she didn't expect this voluptuous little cat girl to come so close.
The familiar milky scent on her body immediately made Tang San lose his composure.
It was so fragrant.
Especially at this moment, he stole a glance at Zhu Zhuqing's voluptuous figure from the corner of his eye, and all he could think was, he wanted to be pounced on.
"What? Tang San, you… stay away from Zhu Qing…"
Dai Mubai had clearly witnessed Zhu Zhuqing approaching Tang San, but he refused to acknowledge the truth, believing Tang San to be seducing his fiancée.
Even when Zhu Zhuqing called him a wimp and slapped him, Dai Mubai felt it was all because of Tang San's influence.
Seeing Dai Mubai about to charge, Tang San turned around and spoke coldly.
"Why, the fact that Catgirl is willing to stay with Xiao Wu and me has nothing to do with you? We're already friends…"
Tang San's words were polite, but Xiao Wu, on the other side, grabbed Tang San's hand and shouted.
"That's right… you disgusting scumbag, you still want a beating?"
"Wow…"
Niu Dagang, standing next to him, suddenly shouted excitedly, quickly patting Dai Mubai on the shoulder.
"Senior, this little bunny scolded you, and just now she scolded my teacher… Come on, beat her up! Aren't you the Evil-Eyed White Tiger? Can't you beat this bunny? How about I use my self-created spirit skills to help you? Look at what I, Niu Dagang, can do…"
Niu Dagang said, and he was actually about to fart again.
This scared Dai Mubai, who was closest to him, so much that he kicked him and shouted.
"Get out of here, you guy! If you fart again, don't come with me to take the next exam. I won't give face to that so-called master."
Niu Dagang staggered after being kicked, then touched his short flat head and said with a chuckle.
"Don't worry, Senior. I can't actually release it. While Niu Dagang's fart is indeed my own soul skill, it's not something I can just release. I haven't reached that level yet. I need to learn more from Senior-Uncle Sanpao."
"Get lost…"
Dai Mubai scratched his yellow fur. While outwardly scolding Niu Dagang, he was actually a bit scared. After all, his body wasn't healed yet, and he wasn't sure if he'd fight Tang San and Xiao Wu again. He was lucky it didn't break last time; if he'd been kicked again, one of his elixirs would have been ruined.
But swallowing his anger in silence at a time like this wasn't Dai Mubai's style. He gritted his teeth, staring at Zhu Zhuqing's back, and shouted.
"Zhu Zhuqing, are you really friends with Tang San? You should know he was the one who caused such a huge misunderstanding between us. He's not a good person. You should stay away from him…"
Dai Mubai's words were a warning, and as expected, they made Zhu Zhuqing shudder and stop.
Tang San could see that Zhu Zhuqing was a little frightened, perhaps because of her childhood fear of Dai Mubai, or perhaps even the entire Dai royal family.
Tang San turned and calmly addressed Zhu Zhuqing.
"Don't be afraid, Zhu Zhuqing. Didn't you say that if I lied to you, you'd kill me, and if I didn't, I'd be your only friend? You saw the end result… Dai Mubai was the one who deceived you. From now on, Xiao Wu and I are your good friends. You don't have to worry about that guy anymore…"
Zhu Zhuqing's pretty face changed slightly. Of course she remembered what she had said, and now she couldn't help but glance at Tang San's innocent and pretty face with complicated eyes.
"Although this boy is only a Blue Silver Grass Spirit Master, he values friendship and loyalty. He wouldn't abandon his sister and run away at a critical moment. If I could choose freely, I would definitely give him a chance… Unfortunately, I can't. If the Empire knew that I was with another man, it would be disloyal to the Dai royal family. Not only would it bring trouble to my family, but it would also bring him death…"
Thinking of this, Zhu Zhuqing's eyes suddenly turned cold. She gritted her teeth and whispered.
"No need, I don't need you…"
With that, Zhu Zhuqing quickened her pace, quickly leaving Tang San and Xiao Wu behind, and walked ahead alone.
"Hey, Little Cat Girl, why are you like this? Xiao San and I are here to help you. You don't still like that guy, do you?"
Xiao Wu, beside him, was getting a little anxious and wanted to chase after Zhu Zhuqing to ask her about it, but Tang San quickly grabbed her.
Watching Zhu Zhuqing walk away alone, Tang San whispered to Xiao Wu beside him.
"Forget it. Some things may not be as simple as we imagine."
"Why?"
Xiao Wu blinked in confusion.
Seeing Zhu Zhuqing take the initiative to leave Tang San and Xiao Wu, Dai Mubai, who had been feeling frustrated for several days, finally smiled. He glanced at Tang San's back with disdain, thinking smugly.
"Haha, did you really think the relationship between Zhuqing and I would be so easily severed? Even if I, Dai Mubai, had my dan kicked out, I'm still a prince. Who the hell are you? A mere Blue Silver Grass Spirit Master dares to steal a woman from the Dai royal family? What a foolish dream! When I, Dai Mubai, become emperor, I'll have you and your family… kneel before me…"
Yes, Dai Mubai still had great ambitions. He fantasized about the day when he'd command a million-strong Star Luo army, towering over all the heroes…
By then… the Barak Kingdom, the Spirit Master Academy, the Spirit Hall—he'd have nothing to worry about.
Stroking his yellow hair proudly, Dai Mubai passed by Tang San and Xiao Wu with a show of force, quickly catching up to Zhu Zhuqing and following behind.
"Let's go too. The fourth level exam should be ahead."
Tang San glanced at Xiao Wu, the Rogue Rabbit beside him. He didn't take the matter to heart. After all, he couldn't help Zhu Zhuqing anytime soon.
To confront the entire Xingluo Imperial Family, they'd have to rely on the Spirit Hall's might, so Sister Bibi Dong would have to step in.
First, destroy Tiandou, then Xingluo… Tang San was of course very supportive of the Spirit Hall's plan for this life, and he would help it expedite its progress and unify Douluo Continent as soon as possible.
"Hmm…"
Xiao Wu nodded softly. Just as the two were about to leave, a pleasant voice suddenly rang out from behind them.
"Are you guys going to take the fourth level exam, too?"
Hmm… Ning Rongrong?
Tang San turned around and saw Ning Rongrong, dressed in a light green floral dress, with a delicate face and long flaxen hair.
Ning Rongrong clearly didn't want to talk to the farting Niu Dagang next to her. She was also watching Tang San and Xiao Wu. Noticing them looking her way, a kind smile spread across her pretty face, her beautiful eyes curved into a crescent shape.
"That's right… I'm taking my sister to take the fourth level exam. It's just up ahead. Just follow us," Tang San said, smiling friendly at Ning Rongrong.
"Okay…"
Ning Rongrong nodded, then followed Tang San and Xiao Wu. The three of them chatted briefly.
"My name is Ning Rongrong, what about you?"
"My name is Tang San…"
"My name is Xiao Wu, the dance…"
…
The fat, crew-cut Niu Dagang followed the three dejectedly, but then something suddenly occurred to him. He jerked his chubby face up, looking at the black-clad boy ahead of him with a look of shock.
"Tang San… His name is Tang San. Why is it the same name the teacher mentioned earlier? Could he be the kid with the Blue Silver Grass spirit the teacher wanted me to defeat?"
That's right. Just before registering for Shrek Academy, Niu Dagang remembered his teacher, Yu Xiaogang, patting him on the shoulder with a serious look and saying something.
"Da Gang, remember… if you want to become the most powerful Blue Silver Grass Spirit Master in the world and prove your teacher's theory, then you must defeat a child named Tang San. His martial spirit is also Blue Silver Grass, and it is also innately full spirit power, several levels higher than you. Unfortunately, he is a support system. I warned him that his cultivation direction was wrong, but he stubbornly ignored my advice and insisted on his own way. Wait until you defeat him with your own hands and let him know that you are my direct disciple. Then he will definitely regret not taking me, Yu Xiaogang, as his master."
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As the group approached the fourth round of the exam, the atmosphere grew tense. The fourth stage, led by Zhao Wuji, the Immovable King, was known to be a grueling test of endurance and combat ability. Tang San knew that facing a Soul Sage like Zhao Wuji would be a challenge for Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and even Niu Dagang, whose only notable skill seemed to be his… explosive flatulence.
Tang San's mind was racing. He needed to ensure Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing passed the exam without revealing his true strength, all while keeping an eye on Dai Mubai's simmering resentment and Niu Dagang's unpredictable antics. Additionally, Hu Liena's approaching presence and his father Tang Hao's watchful eye added layers of complexity to the situation.
Niu Dagang, now trailing behind Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Ning Rongrong, was muttering to himself, his eyes fixed on Tang San's back. "Tang San… I'll show you that my Blue Silver Grass is better than yours. Master's theories are never wrong!" His chubby hands clenched into fists, and a determined glint appeared in his eyes, though it was quickly overshadowed by a nervous burp.
Ning Rongrong, walking beside Tang San, glanced at Niu Dagang with a mix of curiosity and disdain. "That guy… is he really Yu Xiaogang's disciple? He's so… crude," she whispered to Tang San, her voice laced with her characteristic haughtiness.
Tang San chuckled softly. "Don't underestimate him, Rongrong. He might be crude, but he's got spirit power and a unique… talent. Let's just say he's a wildcard."
Xiao Wu snorted, her bunny ears twitching. "Wildcard? More like a walking stink bomb! Third Brother, if he tries that fart trick during the exam, I'm kicking him straight out of the ring!"
Tang San smirked but kept his focus ahead. Zhu Zhuqing was walking alone, her cold demeanor a stark contrast to the lively banter around her. He could sense her inner conflict, torn between her duty to the Xingluo Empire and her growing disdain for Dai Mubai. Tang San knew he couldn't push her too hard, but he also saw an opportunity to gain her trust over time.
As they reached the testing grounds for the fourth round, Zhao Wuji stood waiting, his massive frame and intimidating presence dominating the area. His rugged face broke into a grin as he saw the small group approaching, led by Dai Mubai.
"Well, well, looks like we've got some promising candidates this year," Zhao Wuji said, his voice booming. "Mubai, you brought me a lively bunch. Let's see if they can last against me for the time of an incense stick!"
Dai Mubai forced a smile, still nursing his bruised ego and body. "Teacher Zhao, these are… interesting ones. Especially that one," he said, pointing at Niu Dagang, who was obliviously scratching his head.
Zhao Wuji raised an eyebrow, then turned his gaze to Tang San, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong. "Alright, you lot. The rules are simple: survive my attacks for the duration of an incense stick. Work together, or you'll all fail. Let's get started!"
As the incense was lit, Tang San's eyes gleamed with calculation. He whispered to Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong, "Stay sharp and follow my lead. We'll get through this without showing too much. Zhu Zhuqing, stick close to us."
Zhu Zhuqing gave a curt nod, her eyes flickering with determination. Ning Rongrong activated her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, ready to provide support, while Xiao Wu prepared her agility-based attacks. Niu Dagang, meanwhile, was already muttering about his "self-created soul skill," causing Tang San to sigh inwardly.
From the woods, Hu Liena watched the scene unfold, her fox-like senses picking up every detail. "This is going to be fun," she murmured, her eyes locked on Tang San. "Let's see how you handle a Soul Sage, little brother."
Tang Hao, hidden nearby, clenched his Clear Sky Hammer, his expression unreadable. "Xiao San… show me what you've learned from this mysterious teacher of yours," he thought, his gaze never leaving his son.
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