Xiao Tian fell into deep thought as he stared at the rewards granted by the system. What was the point of crafting those hidden weapons that the system rewarded Tang San with?
To be honest, Tang San didn't think highly of any of his hidden weapons except the top three. Even those three were only powerful enough to kill a low-level Titled Douluo in seconds. They were also extremely difficult to make, requiring rare materials. So Xiao Tian had little interest in crafting these hidden weapons.
After all, he was confident in his own power and possessed several immortal cultivation skills rewarded by the system. Though these might be limited in this world, they were beyond what Tang San's hidden weapons could overcome!
What intrigued Xiao Tian more was the fact that improving favorability with others also brought rewards. Aside from teasing Tang San, enhancing favorability appeared to be another way to gain benefits.
Huh…
I'm not gay, he thought. Instead of boosting Tang San's favorability towards me, I'd rather improve Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing's!
But that didn't mean being a bootlicker. One-sided flattery would get you nowhere. It was important to maintain genuine mutual relationships.
So Xiao Tian adopted a laid-back attitude regarding whether he could raise the favorability of the three girls.
Three more days passed.
Yu Xiaogang did not appear during this time and let them train freely. Meanwhile, Ning Rongrong secretly asked the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect's people to send the letter back.
Today, they were preparing to set off for the Star Dou Great Forest to obtain Oscar's third soul ring.
"Ahem, is everyone ready?" Flanders said loudly. "We'll run straight to the Star Dou Great Forest without stopping. We'll rely on the sausages Oscar makes to restore our physical and spiritual strength!"
Standing beside Flanders were Yu Xiaogang and Zhao Wuji.
When Oscar heard he'd finally get to share his sausages with the three girls, he couldn't help but fantasize. Excitedly, he said, "Yes, Dean! I'll make enough sausages for the journey!"
Though handsome, Oscar's vulgar enthusiasm was not lost on the three girls.
They said in unison, "No need. We brought dry food to restore our strength. If we run out of soul power, we can just stop and rest. It won't take long!"
Xiao Wu said this, glancing subconsciously at the ring on her hand.
This ring had been given to her by Xiao Tian two nights ago. He said wearing it would help hide the soul beast aura leaking from her.
Xiao Wu didn't know where Xiao Tian got the ring, and since he hadn't told her, she didn't ask—but she felt a warm glow inside her heart.
At the same time, Xiao Tian shared some news with her.
Tang San's father was a Titled Douluo! And her identity as a hundred-thousand-year soul beast had been discovered!
Upon hearing this, Xiao Wu's whole body went limp, her pretty face drained of color. She had never imagined that a Titled Douluo could be so close, right in a small city like Notting.
Her original plan was to find a remote academy to get close to humans and improve her soul power. But unexpectedly, the moment she stepped into Notting College, she had been discovered!
Xiao Wu wanted to run away!
She didn't doubt Xiao Tian's information—he wouldn't lie to her!
No wonder Tang San's martial spirit was only blue silver grass, yet he had full innate spirit power. His father was a Titled Douluo!
Xiao Tian hadn't told her that Tang San had twin martial spirits—it wasn't important now, and Xiao Wu knew she needed more time to accept all this.
She wanted to return to the Star Dou Great Forest as soon as possible, but whenever she thought about parting from Xiao Tian forever, she felt unbearable. She longed to stay with him a little longer, despite the threat from the nearby Titled Douluo.
Moreover, given her relationship with Xiao Tian, she feared that once Tang Hao found out she'd left, he would hurt Xiao Tian to lure her out—and she did not want to see that!
At this moment, Xiao Wu absentmindedly looked at the ring on her hand.
That night.
Soft moonlight caressed Xiao Wu's beautiful face, her vulnerable expression stirring one's desire to protect her.
"Brother, if Tang San's father wanted to kill me to obtain my hundred-thousand-year spirit ring, what would you do?" Xiao Wu looked at Xiao Tian anxiously.
Xiao Tian raised his right hand and swore solemnly to the sky, "As your brother, I will protect you forever! If Tang Hao wants your spirit ring, he has to go through me first!"
Boom!
Xiao Wu felt tears streaming down her cheeks. Deep inside, she already knew what Xiao Tian would say.
But she didn't want him to say it—because with his current strength, he was no match for Tang Hao!
Still, he was willing to make such a promise.
In that moment, Xiao Wu made a secret decision. Don't worry, brother—I could never bear to see you die protecting me. Without you, life has no joy.
Then Xiao Wu's feelings for Xiao Tian finally became clear.
She grew jealous whenever she saw him close to other girls.
Determined to stay by his side, she was willing to risk her life and not return to the Star Forest. She was even ready to give her life for Xiao Tian's word of protection!
Seeing Xiao Wu's firm eyes, Xiao Tian took the initiative to hold her in his arms and gently said, "Don't worry, Xiao Wu. Even if Tang Hao really wants Tang San to absorb your spirit ring, he'll have to wait until he reaches Soul Douluo strength.
"So, we must train harder and get far ahead of Tang San before that happens!
"Besides, have you forgotten the ring I gave you that hides your soul beast aura? Remember how Teacher Zhao looked yesterday after being beaten by Tang Hao?
"Tang Hao has completely left Shrek Academy now, so I gave you the ring. We'll just wait for a good chance to separate from Tang San, and that's it. Trust me!"
To ease the mood, Xiao Tian gently let go of Xiao Wu, wiped her tears with his right hand, and smiled.
[Ding, it is detected that Shura Sword Seeker Xiao Wu has fully fallen in love with the host and betrayed Tang Shenwang, triggering a critical hit reward!]
[Rewards gained: Ten-thousand-year whale glue, special soil, plant culture fluid, God-given soul ring!]
Xiao Tian simply ignored the system's prompt. Did he really need it to tell him how Xiao Wu felt toward him?
Right now, all he wanted was peace and quiet.
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