"Let go of me! I have to save Xiao Wu—you people wouldn't understand!"
"And if you don't let go, don't blame me for being rude!"
Tang San's eyes were bloodshot, his gaze locked onto Lin Xian with murderous intensity, as if he wanted to tear him apart.
"You've misunderstood," Lin Xian said calmly. "I'm just helping you clear your head. If you keep acting on pure rage, you'll only make things worse."
Tang San froze for a moment, his breathing gradually steadying.
"Besides," Lin Xian continued, "who said saving Xiao Wu is your responsibility alone? We're classmates—I'll help too."
With that, he released the restraint.
Tang San shot him a deep look.
"…Thank you. I'll go ahead first!"
Without another word, he swallowed Oscar's Mushroom Sausage, sprouted wings, and shot into the sky.
"Zhuqing, let's follow."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded, leaping forward into Lin Xian's arms.
"Martial Soul Fusion Skill: Dark Night Star Armor!"
In an instant, a streak of black shot forward like a shadow—its speed even surpassing Tang San's enhanced flight.
"Seven Treasures, Second: Speed!"
Ning Rongrong raised her spirit, adding another layer of acceleration to them both.
Watching them disappear into the distance, she clasped her hands tightly.
"You… you have to come back safely…"
Zhao Wuji, meanwhile, felt his head throbbing.
Knowing full well the danger, these reckless kids still charged in one after another—it was practically suicide.
But as their teacher, how could he stay behind?
"Oscar! Make more sausages—we're going after them!"
Oscar gave a bitter smile and shook his head weakly.
"Teacher Zhao… my spirit power is completely drained. The one I made for Tang San used everything I had…"
Before he could finish, he collapsed unconscious.
After the earlier shock and now complete exhaustion, it would be hours before he woke again.
—
Lin Xian's earlier use of Star Imprisonment wasn't just to calm Tang San.
He had secretly planted a trace of Stellar Power on him—making tracking far easier.
Because of that, he and Zhu Zhuqing deliberately slowed their pace.
Otherwise, with their full speed unleashed in the shadows, they would have overtaken Tang San long ago.
—
In the sky, Tang San pushed his Purple Demon Eye to its limits, searching desperately for any trace of the Titan Giant Ape.
But when the effect of the Mushroom Sausage wore off, he still found nothing.
Just as he landed, however—
A Man-Faced Demon Spider appeared before him.
Lin Xian, watching from a distance, couldn't help but smile.
As expected of the Child of Fortune—equipment delivered right to his doorstep.
Tang San unleashed both his Blue Silver Grass and Clear Sky Hammer, but still struggled to deal decisive damage.
Finally, he drew out the Godly Zhuge Crossbow, waiting for a chance to strike.
The moment the spider leapt into the air—
"Second Spirit Ability: Star Imprisonment!"
Lin Xian arrived.
Tang San felt immediate relief.
The spider froze midair, bound by the shadows.
Sixteen streaks pierced into its abdomen, causing it to shriek and thrash violently.
Yet even with its vital point struck, it didn't die instantly.
"First Spirit Ability: Starfall!"
A shadowy planet descended from above, crushing the spider flat in a single blow.
Dead.
Tang San exhaled deeply.
The threat was gone.
The only downside—
Lin Xian's attack radius was too wide, and the shockwave sent him flying straight into the spider's web.
Even with the numbing toxin, he struggled free, determined to press on.
Xiao Wu was still waiting.
But after only a few steps, his body gave out, and he collapsed unconscious.
—
Lin Xian stepped out from the darkness, quite satisfied.
Leaping beside the spider's corpse, his eyes lit up.
There it was.
An external Spirit Bone.
Eight sharp, spear-like appendages, resembling the spider's legs.
With a flick of his hand, it vanished into his card space.
At that moment—
Three figures appeared.
An elderly man with silver hair, surrounded by eight spirit rings—two yellow, two purple, three black.
A Spirit Douluo.
Dragon Duke.
Behind him stood Meng Yiran, dressed in dark green, her expression fierce.
The moment they saw the crushed corpse, their faces changed.
"No… why?! Who killed my Man-Faced Demon Spider?!"
Meng Yiran scanned the area, her gaze locking onto Lin Xian and Zhu Zhuqing.
"I did," Lin Xian replied casually. "Miss Meng, long time no see."
He released the fusion, revealing himself.
"Lin Xian! It's you again! Ruining my plans again and again!"
Lin Xian shrugged.
"It attacked us. We weren't about to let it eat us. Who knew it just happened to be your prey?"
"You're Lin Xian?"
Dragon Duke's voice was cold.
He had already heard from his wife about this boy—the one who defeated his granddaughter and stole the Phoenix-Tail Crested Serpent.
"I'm not an unreasonable man," Dragon Duke said slowly. "So I'll give you two choices."
"First—join my family, both of you. If you do, we'll consider this matter settled."
"Second—leave behind one arm as compensation."
His gaze sharpened.
The potential of these two was obvious. If brought into the family, they could elevate it to new heights.
Any sensible person would know what to choose.
After all, losing an arm would cripple a Spirit Master forever.
Under that oppressive pressure, Lin Xian simply smiled.
"Sorry."
"I choose neither."
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