Xiao Wu Again, Tang San's Composure Shattered

"Xiao Wu, wait for me..."

Tang San came to his senses and chased after Xiao Wu as she walked away, even using Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track.

After all, if it came down to speed alone, he was no match for Xiao Wu.

"Tang San."

"We've already come to Suotuo City. Why are you still following me? Is it any of your business if I go shopping in the city by myself?"

Looking at him, Xiao Wu was taken aback for a moment, and anger flared in her heart.

Could Tang San not understand a word she said?

She had only shared a carriage with him because there had been just one left, and fortunately it had two compartments. Ordinarily, she didn't even want to see him.

"It's not safe for a girl to walk around the city alone. It's better with me behind you..."

Tang San paused, but continued following her as he spoke.

"Then let me ask you, what level are you?"

Xiao Wu stopped and looked at him coldly.

"A level twenty-nine control-type Soul Grandmaster. I'm only one step away from level thirty. I'll be a Soul Elder soon."

Tang San took a deep breath and answered.

"And me?"

"You... you're a little... stronger than me!"

At that, Tang San was at a loss for words, and an indescribable look appeared in his eyes as he gazed at her.

"So you do know. I'm a three-ring Soul Elder, the first student to become one before graduation since Nuoding Academy was founded."

"You're going to protect me? Do you even believe that yourself?"

"And call me Sister Xiao Wu."

Having said that, she looked away from him and immediately turned around, ready to explore Suotuo City.

"I'm warning you, Tang San. If you keep acting like you can't understand a word I say, don't blame me for disregarding our friendship as classmates..."

Xiao Wu silently clenched her fists. If this went on, she wouldn't be able to resist giving him a beating. But before she finished speaking, her gaze settled on a spot not far away.

At the entrance to a nearby shop stood two figures, one old and one young. Her gaze was clearly fixed on the young man.

He was a very handsome youth, but for some reason, there was something distinctive about him that felt strangely familiar.

"That's..."

The anger in Xiao Wu's eyes cleared at once, and her tightly clenched fists relaxed.

Whether he sensed something or for some other reason, he looked at her as well. She could see clearly that he had a beautiful pair of eyes.

Those eyes... they look just like Wulin's!

As the thought flashed through her mind, she found herself walking toward him as if drawn by some unseen force.

"Hm?"

I didn't expect to run into Xiao Wu already. Did she recognize me? Is she coming over to see me?

On the other side, Tang Wulin was also taken aback by the complex look in Xiao Wu's eyes. A smile appeared on his face, and he was filled with emotion.

Looking at the youthful girl, he would have found it hard to connect her with the girl in his memories if he hadn't known who she was.

After all, the change over six years had been too great. The little girl who loved carrots had grown into such a youthful, energetic young woman.

Her cultivation had also reached... huh?

A level thirty-four Soul Elder!

Is this the butterfly effect I caused?

Tang Wulin couldn't help looking at her a few more times, a trace of surprise in his eyes. In the original work, Xiao Wu's cultivation was at the same level as Tang San's, most likely because she had neglected her training.

Judging by her current state, Xiao Wu was more dedicated to cultivation than she had been in the original work. He just didn't know how Xiao Sanzi was doing.

"Young lady, can I help you?"

At that moment, Golden Crocodile Douluo also sensed that something was amiss. He studied the girl approaching Wulin and fell into thought.

At that moment, confident as he was in Wulin, his thoughts immediately went in the wrong direction. The girl had something on her mind. Surely she hadn't fallen for Wulin at first sight?

But big brother still wanted Wulin to...

"Sir, I don't have any business with you. It's just that this young man beside you..."

"This might be a little presumptuous, but you really do look familiar. Do you... feel the same way? Have we met somewhere before?"

Xiao Wu first answered the old man, then focused all her attention on Tang Wulin. She couldn't restrain the emotions in her heart and finally couldn't help asking.

She couldn't shake the feeling that this person was so much like him...

But could it be him?

"Hm? You look familiar to me too. You remind me of a good friend I had as a child."

Seeing that Xiao Wu hadn't fully recognized him, Tang Wulin smiled, his expression unchanged. He wasn't all that surprised.

It was already impressive that Little Rabbit could recognize him at all.

"Xiao Wu, what's wrong..."

"Hm? Who's this guy?"

Meanwhile, Tang San, who had been lost in thought, finally arrived. Seeing Xiao Wu standing beside the youth, he couldn't help asking in confusion.

But when he looked at Tang Wulin, his eyes instantly filled with wariness!

Something was wrong. Why was there a handsome guy here?!

Who was this person, and why was he with Xiao Wu?

Tang San hasn't changed either.

Looking at the newcomer, and especially sensing his level twenty-nine cultivation, Tang Wulin couldn't help feeling a little strange.

Level twenty-nine...

Xiao Sanzi was as useless as ever.

Honestly, Tang San's looks hadn't changed much. He was the sort who would be hard to notice in a crowd. In the original work, his appearance only improved after he gained the Blue Silver Emperor Bloodline.

As for his level twenty-nine cultivation, it might have seemed fairly quick when reading the original work, but in reality it was ridiculously slow.

In the original work, Xiao Wu might have neglected her cultivation.

But what about Tang San? He had worked hard using the Mysterious Heaven Skill, yet had gone from level thirteen at six to level twenty-nine at twelve.

Just plain trash. There was nothing to criticize.

"You feel that way too!"

Xiao Wu didn't so much as glance at Tang San. Hearing Tang Wulin's words, her heart trembled again.

Could she really be Wulin?!

"Mm."

Tang Wulin drew his gaze away from Tang San, smiled in acknowledgment, and spoke slowly.

"My name is Xiao..."

"You're Xiao Wu, aren't you?"

Xiao Wu's eyes glimmered with anticipation. Excitement filled her heart, and she immediately prepared to introduce herself.

But before she could finish, the youth in front of her seemed to remember something and smiled as he said the words she had been about to say.

"Yes, I'm Xiao Wu! Then you're..."

Xiao Wu's eyes widened at once, a glimmer of hope in them. He knew her name!

"Why does this person look so familiar..."

Beside them, Tang San also realized how serious the situation was. This person's eyes looked far too much like those of Tang Wulin, whom he had grown up with.

She was different from Xiao Wu. Xiao Wu had only spent barely ten days or so with Tang Wulin, while he had spent six years with him—six whole years!

It can't be...

"It's been years."

"I didn't expect to run into you here, Xiao Wu."

Under Xiao Wu's excited gaze, Tang Wulin smiled and answered, speaking slowly.

"I'm Tang Wulin."

The moment those words left his mouth, Tang San didn't know whether Xiao Wu was happy, but he did know that, after six years of trying to win her favor without success, he was probably never going to have a chance with her now.

"How..."

"Did he come to Suotuo City too?!"