When Tang San heard that it was about Xiao Wu, he couldn't help feeling nervous.
During the preliminaries, he had faintly sensed that Xiao Wu seemed to have something on her mind.
"Dugu Bo, what's wrong with Xiao Wu?"
"That child... forget it. You should ask her yourself. By now, she should be willing to tell you. But you'd better be mentally prepared."
Dugu Bo hesitated for a moment, then turned and left.
Tang San felt a pang of unease and immediately went to find Xiao Wu.
When Xiao Wu saw that Tang San had come out of seclusion, she was overjoyed.
"Brother, you're finally out! How was your cultivation this month?"
"Mm, it went well. Come with me — there's something I need to ask you."
Tang San then brought Xiao Wu to a quiet, secluded place within the academy grounds.
Xiao Wu looked puzzled.
"Brother, what's the matter?"
Tang San gazed into her eyes, his expression grave.
"Xiao Wu, are you hiding something from me?"
At those words, Xiao Wu froze, looking startled — like a child caught doing something wrong. Her head lowered instantly.
"Xiao Wu, no matter what happens, you will always be my sister — one of the people I hold dearest. I'll never abandon you. Tell me... what's going on?"
Xiao Wu hesitated for a moment, then finally gathered her courage and said softly:
"Brother... I've wanted to tell you for a long time, but I was afraid you couldn't accept it. I really don't want to leave you... or anyone else."
"What is it? Just say it."
"The truth is... I'm not one of your kind. I'm actually a hundred-thousand-year soul beast that took human form."
Tang San was stunned.
His Purple Demon Eye was only at the "Microscopic" stage; even though he had taken a medicinal herb that improved eyesight, it hadn't yet reached the "Mustard Seed" realm.
If he had reached that level, he would have been able to perceive all living beings in detail — and would have immediately seen that Xiao Wu was a transformed hundred-thousand-year soul beast.
"Xiao Wu... you mean, you're not human? You're a soul beast?"
"Mm. I'm a Soft-Boned Rabbit who cultivated for a hundred thousand years and reformed into human form."
Then, Xiao Wu told Tang San everything — her background, her past, and her reasons.
When Tang San finished listening, he was both shocked and furious.
Only now did he understand that Xiao Wu had risked everything to enter the human world for the sake of avenging her mother.
And the culprit behind all of it — was the current Pope, Bibi Dong.
"The Spirit Hall again! It's always the Spirit Hall!"
Rage burned in Tang San's eyes.
When he had sought information about his parents, the Heaven Dou Crown Prince, Xue Qinghe, had told him that his father, Tang Hao, had once angered the Spirit Hall, causing the entire Clear Sky Clan to be hunted down. In the end, they were forced into hiding, living under false names.
And now... Xiao Wu also bore a blood feud with the Spirit Hall.
"Brother, how did you find out about my identity?"
"It was that Elder Dugu Bo who told me."
"I see."
Tang San patted her shoulder gently and said with comfort,
"Xiao Wu, it doesn't matter whether you're human or soul beast. You will always be my sister — one of the people I care for the most. I won't let anyone hurt you."
Xiao Wu nodded, moved, though a faint worry clouded her eyes.
"Brother, even though I've reformed into a human, I'm still a soul beast. Those top experts can still sense the aura of a soul beast from me. I really want to avenge my mother, but I'm afraid of dragging you and everyone else down with me."
"Don't say that, Xiao Wu. I have a plan."
Tang San understood exactly what she was afraid of.
Ordinary soul masters couldn't sense the aura of a transformed soul beast, but those with powerful spiritual perception — Titled Douluo or stronger — could.
Even Dugu Bo had recognized her for what she was; how much more would someone as powerful and spiritually acute as Bibi Dong notice it?
If she were discovered by Bibi Dong, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Tang San's plan was to use immortal herbs to temporarily mask Xiao Wu's soul beast aura.
"Brother, what's your plan?"
"I'll head to the old poison's medicine garden and find some herbs that can conceal your aura. That way, no one will sense your soul beast identity."
Xiao Wu's eyes brightened.
"Brother, really? That could work?"
Tang San nodded with a sigh.
"It's a pity — that Lovesick Heartbroken Red was already taken by someone else. If you had eaten it, your aura could've been completely hidden. The other herbs can only disguise it for a while."
"Brother, even a while is enough."
"Mm. As long as we can get through the finals without Bibi Dong or the other strong ones discovering you, that's all that matters."
The heavy stone pressing on Xiao Wu's heart finally lifted.
"Brother, it's so good to have you."
"Xiao Wu, don't tell anyone about your real identity for now. No delays — I should leave immediately."
"Mm. Be careful, Brother."
"Don't worry, I'll be fine. I'll go with the old poison, and we'll make it back before the finals."
Then Tang San found Dugu Bo and told him his plan.
Dugu Bo readily agreed to accompany him to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Since Sunset Forest was close to Heaven Dou City, they arrived quickly.
There, Tang San found several herbs capable of concealing a soul beast's aura. He and Dugu Bo then returned to the Heaven Dou City Royal Hunting Grounds — where the finals were to be held.
Before entering the camp, Tang San said:
"Elder Dugu, please keep Xiao Wu's true identity a secret."
Dugu Bo chuckled.
"Boy, who do you think I am? Whether she's human or soul beast has nothing to do with me. I won't tell a soul."
"With your word, I'm relieved. Sorry to trouble you again."
"Enough, let's go."
Together, they entered the army encampment and found the Shrek Team's rest area — specifically, Xiao Wu's quarters.
Tang San took out a fragrant herb and handed it to Xiao Wu.
"Take this."
Moments after Xiao Wu consumed it, the herb's effects began to show.
Tang San turned to Dugu Bo and asked,
"Well? Can you still sense her soul beast aura?"
Dugu Bo shook his head.
"Heh, little brat, impressive. Her aura's completely masked."
Tang San nodded in satisfaction.
"Still, Xiao Wu is a hundred-thousand-year soul beast. This herb's effect will only last ten days or half a month."
"That's fine," Dugu Bo replied. "You've gathered enough herbs to last her through the finals anyway."
Xiao Wu looked at Dugu Bo gratefully.
"Thank you, Senior Dugu."
"No need to thank me — it was nothing. You two probably have more to talk about. I'll leave you to it."
With that, Dugu Bo left the tent.
Now alone, Tang San and Xiao Wu talked for a while longer. Then Xiao Wu's eyes grew misty with tears.
"Brother, you know... whenever you all hunted soul beasts before, my heart ached so much. They were my kin. But I also understand — as soul masters, you need to hunt soul beasts to obtain spirit rings."
Tang San gently patted her head and said softly:
"Then I promise you, from now on, I will only hunt evil soul beasts."
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