Clear Sky Appears! Kid, You're Pretty Arrogant [3500]

"I'm worked up? You're saying I'm worked up?!"

"Do you think I don't dare touch you? I might not dare touch Tang Wulin, but you, you damned woman..."

Those words sent Dai Mubai into a complete rage. Already furious, he was utterly set off at that moment. He released his Martial Soul without thinking, and three Soul Rings appeared beneath his feet.

"Looks like you really are a mad dog..."

Zhu Zhuqing's face was cold. Without the slightest hesitation, she released her own Martial Soul. She wasn't going to let him do as he pleased with her.

"I'm a mad dog, am I? Fine!"

Dai Mubai's hand had long been poised to strike. Now, without another moment's pause, he swung it at her.

"Smack—"

But just then, his hand was stopped in an instant. A vicious slap came flying his way, and the tremendous force once again left his face burning with pain.

That force, that exquisite pain.

Dai Mubai realized he was in serious trouble. When he raised his head, he saw the person he least wanted to see.

Tang Wulin stood before him, having already pulled Zhu Zhuqing behind him to protect her. His indifferent gaze rested on Dai Mubai.

A single glance stripped away all of Dai Mubai's earlier arrogance, leaving him feeling an overwhelming pressure.

"Dai Mubai, if you can't stand the sight of me, why haven't I heard a peep from you to my face?"

"What kind of man throws his weight around in front of a girl?"

Tang Wulin fixed him with an icy stare and spoke in a cold voice.

"Don't think I'm afraid..."

Dai Mubai covered his freshly slapped face and gritted his teeth. Don't think being the Spirit Hall Holy Son could make him bow—

"Smack—"

Before he could finish, another slap struck him hard, sending him flying like a kite and shattering several of his teeth.

"If I catch you picking on a girl again, you won't get off with just a few slaps."

"Zhu Zhuqing, let's go."

Tang Wulin gave Dai Mubai one last look, then took Zhu Zhuqing by the hand and headed toward the girls' dormitory.

"Tang Wulin..."

Dai Mubai struggled to his feet. Watching the two leave together, he limped toward Oscar's room.

He would remember what happened today!

"Dai Mubai really has no shame!"

"I thought Tang Hao was already the limit, but Dai Mubai is even worse..."

Meanwhile, Tang Wulin was furious as he walked. He had been keeping watch for Tang Hao, but before Tang Hao showed up, Dai Mubai had arrived instead.

If he hadn't noticed, Dai Mubai really would have gotten away with bullying Zhu Zhuqing.

"Brother Tang, you..."

"How come you're here?"

Zhu Zhuqing's heart was far from calm.

Even Dai Mubai acting like a mad dog hadn't stirred her emotions, but the moment Tang Wulin pulled her behind him, her heart had fluttered in a way she couldn't describe.

What... was wrong with her?

"Sorry, I didn't mean to eavesdrop."

"But when I saw that Dai Mubai was going to do something to you, I couldn't just stand by."

Tang Wulin took a deep breath and spoke slowly.

As he spoke, he unconsciously tightened his right hand, only then noticing that something felt soft.

"I... I understand."

The girl's voice came, a little shy.

"But could you let go of my hand first?"

Feeling his hand tighten around hers, Zhu Zhuqing couldn't help speaking up as a blush crept onto her face.

Although holding his hand like this made her feel safe, it did seem a little inappropriate, didn't it? Besides, he was squeezing a little too hard...

"Ah..."

"Oh!"

Following her gaze to their clasped hands, Tang Wulin finally realized what he was doing. He had been so focused on Dai Mubai that he'd forgotten he was still holding her hand.

No wonder it had felt soft. So it was...

"Um..."

"I didn't mean to."

A flicker of embarrassment crossed Tang Wulin's face as he hurriedly let go. If he said he hadn't meant to, would she believe him?

"Mm, I know."

Zhu Zhuqing answered, her face flushed.

"Then I'll..."

"Go back to my room."

As she spoke, they reached the dormitory entrance. She gave him a somewhat embarrassed look and spoke softly.

"All right, get some rest."

Tang Wulin smiled and nodded as he answered.

"You too."

Zhu Zhuqing smiled as she spoke. It was the first time Tang Wulin had seen her smile. She looked beautiful when she smiled, and the blush on her pretty face made her shine all the more in his eyes.

She's blushing.

An indescribable sense of joy rose in Tang Wulin's heart as he thought this.

"Brother Tang, I'll go back inside now."

Noticing him staring at her, Zhu Zhuqing felt her face grow hot and hurried into the room. But as she entered, she discovered that no one was there.

"Where are Xiao Wu and Rongrong?"

She stared in surprise. Outside the door, Tang Wulin's helpless voice reached her room:

"Xiao Wu, Rongrong, stop hiding behind that tree and come out. It's not safe to be outside this late. A bad person might carry you off."

"Okay, we're coming back."

Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu soon answered with smiles, and before long they reached the door.

"..."

"You two went out too!"

Zhu Zhuqing stared at the two coming through the door, so surprised that most of the blush faded from her face.

It wasn't just Brother Tang; those two had gone out as well.

"That blond guy called you out, so of course we were worried about you!"

Ning Rongrong looked at her, her voice especially earnest and her face serious. That guy had called their friend out; of course they had been worried!

He was no good person!

"Yeah, that's right."

Xiao Wu nodded too. They had been very worried.

"You two..."

Zhu Zhuqing stared at them. Something warm stirred in her heart. So she could have friends worry about her too.

Not just Brother Tang, but Rongrong and Xiao Wu as well.

"..."

"By the way, did you notice..."

"Brother Tang was such boyfriend material just now!"

Ning Rongrong's eyes were full of admiration as she spoke.

"I just thought he was super handsome, hehe. I don't know what being boyfriend material means, though."

Beside her, Xiao Wu muttered.

Only Zhu Zhuqing hurried into bed, clasping the hand Tang Wulin had held so tightly, her mind somewhat elsewhere.

"Boyfriend material?"

Meanwhile, Tang Wulin, whom they were talking about, had already returned toward his dormitory. His expression had grown calm again as he continued waiting by the tree stump for Hao.

[Congratulations to the host on successfully holding hands with Zhu Zhuqing]

[Reward: 520,000 Gold Soul Coins]

[Host, please keep up the good work!]

"Keep up the good work?"

"I will."

A smile appeared on Tang Wulin's face, but soon his expression abruptly turned grave, and he headed out of the dormitory again.

A voice had reached him in his mind:

"Kid, come to the woods outside the academy at once, or you'll regret it for the rest of your life!"

"I'm only giving you one minute."

As Tang Wulin hurried toward the woods, he felt a trace of emotion beneath his calm expression. Tang Hao, you're finally respawning.

And this will be your last respawn.

The so-called youngest Titled Douluo under heaven, the great man who battered the Spirit Hall Pope to death with three swings of his hammer...

Today will be your greatest nightmare.

A cold look flashed in his eyes as he thought this.

"..."

Before long, Tang Wulin arrived at the spot. Under a large tree not far away stood a man in a black robe with a cloak over his head.

Though the man said nothing, Tang Wulin had long known his identity: Clear Sky Douluo, Tang Hao!

"Who exactly are you, sir?"

Tang Wulin looked at him and asked the perfunctory question.

"Who I am isn't important."

"But it seems you care a great deal about the safety of these guards."

Tang Hao stared fixedly at the young man, deliberately lowering his voice as he spoke coldly. What he hadn't expected, though...

Before calling Tang Wulin over, he'd even gotten to watch a fine show of a hero saving a beauty. Unfortunately, this hero would fall today.

And not just him, but two guards as well.

"Hm?"

Tang Wulin was taken aback by those words. These guards? He had one and only one guard, Senior Golden Crocodile. Where had these other guards come from?

"Don't worry, I haven't killed them yet."

"They'll keep you company in a little while."

Tang Hao sneered and pointed to a spot beside him.

Only then did Tang Wulin notice two men lying there, rags stuffed in their mouths and sacks covering their bodies. They stared daggers at Tang Hao, cursing who knew what.

They had been ambushed that afternoon. Even though they'd done nothing, he'd captured them and sealed their Soul Power. It would have been strange if they hadn't cursed him.

"..."

"Um..."

Sensing the presence of a Soul Emperor and a Soul Saint, Tang Wulin fell into thought. He remembered that Ning Rongrong had guards in the original story too. Did that mean Tang Hao had taken the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's guards...

For his?

Well, Tang Hao had offended both Spirit Hall and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Even if he survived this calamity, he wouldn't have an easy time of it afterward.

Besides, he was certain to die.

"Golden Dragon Breaks the Heavens!"

"Teleportation!"

Tang Wulin instantly released his Martial Soul. Four Soul Rings appeared, and a pair of dragon wings burst out as he flew into the distance.

They were too close to Xiao Wu and the others. It wouldn't be suitable to let Senior Golden Crocodile fight Tang Hao here.

"Running? Let's see how far you get!"

Tang Hao sneered, grabbed the two guards, and chased straight after him.

Even with wings, he wouldn't escape!

"..."

Before long, Tang Wulin reached an open area. Seeing that they were far from Shrek Academy, he finally stopped, his expression calm.

"Run! Why aren't you running anymore?"

Tang Hao looked at him coldly, like a cat catching a mouse, and spoke with contempt. A mere Soul Ancestor was his for the taking!

"Who exactly are you, sir? I believe..."

"You and I have no quarrel or grudge, do we?"

Tang Wulin remained calm and composed as he looked coldly at Tang Hao.

"True."

"But... joining Spirit Hall was the greatest mistake of your life!"

Tang Hao gave a cold smile and threw the two guards down. A cold light flashed, and a massive black iron-colored hammer appeared in his hand.

Nine Soul Rings suddenly appeared beneath his feet!

Yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, red!

"Clwear Skwy Dowluo!"

At the sight of the hammer in his hand, the two Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect guards' gazes sharpened. It was him!

"Child."

"Today is the day you die!"

Tang Hao gripped the Clear Sky Hammer. Clearly, he had no fear of exposing his identity now. They were dead anyway, and a genius with such outstanding potential was worthy of dying beneath his Clear Sky Hammer!

If there was anyone to blame, blame yourself for not becoming Xiao San's dog!

"Well said."

"Don't say it again."

Tang Wulin wasn't flustered in the slightest. He even felt a little like laughing.

"Oh?"

"What, do you have another move up your sleeve?"

Tang Hao sneered. The Spirit Hall Holy Son had gone out with only a Soul Emperor and a Soul Saint. As he saw it, this Tang Wulin wasn't all that...

"Eighth Soul Skill, Heaven-Sealing Earth-Trapping!"

Then, in the next instant, immense pressure swept over Tang Hao's entire body, and even he couldn't help but shudder under its weight.

At the same time, an old man with nine Soul Rings beneath his feet had suddenly appeared before him at some unknown point.

"Little Hammer, you're pretty arrogant!"

Golden Crocodile Douluo smiled coldly, killing intent plain in his eyes.

Clear Sky Douluo, Tang Hao...

Just a mongrel!