(Bonus Chapter For Surpassing 50 Powerstones)
As soon as Xiao Wu finished speaking, Tang San froze.
Those cultivation methods… were the core secrets of the Tang Sect.
After a brief internal struggle, he still shook his head.
"Not now, Xiao Wu. You have to trust me. When the time is right, I'll definitely teach you."
He couldn't just pass them on casually.
What if the others at Shrek found out? Especially Dai Mubai and the rest—people he got along with well.
He couldn't possibly teach everyone.
And more importantly, he couldn't guarantee they would ever join the Tang Sect.
He had to take it step by step.
Hearing this, Xiao Wu smiled faintly.
When the time is right?
How ridiculous.
By the time your "right time" comes… I might already be your spirit ring and spirit bone.
"Tang San," she said calmly, "don't you get tired of being so secretive all the time?"
"???"
Tang San was confused.
"This involves my sect… I'm really sorry."
"It's fine. I understand. I won't force you."
Tang San quickly nodded in relief.
"Thank you, Xiao Wu. I knew you'd understand me."
Xiao Wu didn't respond. Instead, she shifted the topic.
"What about the plan you mentioned for dealing with Lin Xian? Do you need me to do anything?"
"Of course," Tang San said eagerly. "You just need to… then… and finally… leave the rest to us."
Xiao Wu frowned slightly.
"Is it really okay to deal with a classmate like this?"
"What's wrong with it?" Tang San's expression darkened. "In my eyes, Lin Xian has long since chosen the path of death!"
His tone was filled with hostility.
Xiao Wu nodded slowly.
"I understand. Once we return to the academy, I'll help you complete the plan."
After that, she returned to her room.
The bed beside hers was empty—Ning Rongrong hadn't come back.
Thinking of how Lin Xian had vanished earlier, Xiao Wu already had her answer.
—
Meanwhile, Tang San returned to the four-person room.
"How was it, Little San?"
"Yeah, what did Xiao Wu say?"
Facing their expectant gazes, Tang San nodded confidently.
"I told you—if I handle it, there won't be any problems."
"I was just chatting with Xiao Wu, so it took a bit longer."
"She's already agreed. Once we're back at the academy, we can carry out the plan!"
Of course, he conveniently left out the part about Xiao Wu going to Lin Xian's room.
That would be far too embarrassing.
Even if he believed nothing had happened… it still bothered him.
In that short time, he had realized something clearly—
Xiao Wu belongs to me.
No one else should even think about taking her.
—
The next morning—
Before dawn had fully broken, Zhao Wuji's booming voice woke everyone up.
Tang San didn't mind—he always woke early to cultivate the Purple Demon Eye.
But Oscar and the others looked half-dead, barely awake even while eating breakfast.
Lin Xian and Zhu Zhuqing, however, were in excellent spirits—they had slept very well.
Ning Rongrong also felt that Moon Sea Cottage offered much better rest.
Only Xiao Wu had dark circles under her eyes, clearly lacking sleep.
Zhao Wuji paid no attention to their states.
After breakfast, the group quickened their pace.
Soon, they reached the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest.
Everyone became alert.
No one knew what kind of spirit beast they might encounter.
After selecting a suitable spot, Zhao Wuji ordered a short rest.
They couldn't keep pushing forward endlessly—this was a battle of endurance.
About an hour later—
Zhao Wuji suddenly shouted:
"Everyone, up! Stay alert—something is approaching fast!"
Zhu Zhuqing instantly moved.
She leapt up, her claws extending, and scaled a nearby tree with ease.
Moments later, her cold voice came from above:
"It's a flying serpent. It stays low—about three meters above ground. Its wingspan is around six meters. It has a fleshy crest on its head, bright red like blood, larger than its head. Its tail is fan-shaped."
Hearing this, Tang San immediately reacted.
"Oscar, you're lucky."
"This is a Phoenix-Tail Crested Serpent—about 1,200 to 1,800 years old. Perfect for your third spirit ring."
"And its ability should be speed-related—very suitable for you."
His knowledge finally came in handy.
Oscar looked at him with admiration, which made Tang San quite pleased.
He even glanced at Lin Xian smugly.
Let's see how you compete with me now.
Lin Xian noticed—but only gave him a look of disdain.
Still, since Tang San wanted to show off…
"Tang San, you seem very knowledgeable about spirit beasts."
"Of course," Tang San replied proudly. "I've hunted many low-level spirit beasts with my teacher for research. I'm very thorough."
Perfect.
Lin Xian almost laughed.
You just handed yourself the spotlight.
But Tang San didn't notice—
Xiao Wu's gaze toward him had grown noticeably colder.
—
At that moment—
The Phoenix-Tail Crested Serpent swooped into view.
Zhu Zhuqing launched forward.
"First Spirit Ability—Shadow Thrust!"
At the same time, Ning Rongrong activated her support:
"Seven Treasures—Second: Speed!"
With the boost, Zhu Zhuqing's speed surged.
She collided directly with the serpent—
The impact knocked it out of the air.
"First Spirit Ability—Blue Silver Entanglement!"
Tang San followed up immediately.
But the serpent's body was too smooth—the vines couldn't hold it.
Just as it was about to escape—
Zhao Wuji stepped in and suppressed it with ease.
"Hahaha! My luck is incredible!"
Oscar was overjoyed.
"To find such a perfect spirit beast right after entering the forest—I must be the chosen one!"
Lin Xian smiled faintly and shook his head.
No… you're not.
Because when things seem smooth—
That's usually when trouble arrives.
Sure enough—
Two figures stepped forward.
An elderly woman and a young girl.
"This is rather shameless," the old woman said coldly.
"We were the ones who discovered and injured this spirit beast first."
"And now you plan to just take it?"
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