Confession

Xiao Wu suddenly raised her head, her tearful eyes filled with shock. "Third Brother, you mean...?"

"Yes, my mother was also Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast in human form, the Blue Silver Emperor," Tang San said. "Therefore, I don't care whether you are human or beast, because I myself was born of Soul Beast. We are the same."

Xiao Wu finally couldn't hold back her tears any longer, and large tears rolled down her cheeks. She suddenly threw herself into Tang San's arms, hugging his waist tightly, burying her face in his chest, her shoulders trembling violently, and letting out suppressed sobs.

"I'm sorry, Third Brother, I'm so sorry..." Xiao Wu's voice was muffled, full of guilt and grievance, "I've been lying to you all this time. I didn't dare tell you, I was afraid you wouldn't want me anymore if you knew..."

Tang San gently patted her back, tenderly comforting her, "It's alright, I understand. It's right for you to be careful living alone in the human world. I don't blame you."

Xiao Wu cried for a long time, her tears soaking a large patch of Tang San's shirt. Tang San simply held her quietly, letting her release all her emotions.

After a while, Xiao Wu's crying gradually subsided. She lifted her head from Tang San, her eyes red, looked at Tang San 'Tang San face, and then tiptoed to give him a gentle kiss on the lips.

It was a very light kiss, gentle and brief. Xiao Wu's face turned as red as a ripe apple, her eyes filled with determination and tenderness.

"Third Brother, thank you." Xiao Wu's voice held a sense of relief and ease. "Shall we stay together forever from now on?"

Tang San pulled Xiao Wu into his arms again. "Okay, we'll be together forever from now on."

The two hugged for a long time, until the forest wind dried the tears on Xiao Wu's face.

Tang San released Xiao Wu, took out the Lovesick Heartbreak Red from the Ruyi Hundred Treasures Purse at his waist, and handed it to Xiao Wu.

"Xiao Wu, this flower is called the Lovesick Heartbreak Red," Tang San said solemnly. "It's a celestial treasure among celestial treasures, and it even possesses spirituality. Legend has it that only those with truly sincere feelings can make it recognize them as its master. Try it; if it recognizes you as its master, then consume it. It can help you conceal your Soul Beast aura and greatly enhance your strength."

Tang San told Xiao Wu the story of the Lovesick Heartbreak Red.

Xiao Wu's eyes reddened again after hearing this. She reached out her hands, carefully picked up the flower, and spat out a mouthful of blood onto the petals without hesitation, then closed her eyes.

The blood-red spot in the center of the flower suddenly lit up, and the whole flower bloomed with a dazzling light. A moment later, the entire flower slid off the stone and fell into Xiao Wu's palm.

"Third Brother, it... it recognizes me." Xiao Wu's voice trembled.

Tang San sighed, Lovesick Heartbreak Red had finally accepted Xiao Wu. He smiled and said, "Take it."

Xiao Wu held the Lovesick Heartbreak Red, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Third Brother, I can't bear to part with it..."

"Xiao Wu," Tang San interrupted her, "From now on, if you're going to travel with me in human society, you must take this. It will conceal your Soul Beast aura, making it impossible for anyone to discover your true identity. Otherwise, we will face countless dangers. Moreover, it will greatly enhance your strength, allowing you to cultivate much faster."

Xiao Wu looked into Tang San's eyes and quickly understood what Tang San meant. She nodded, sat cross-legged, and, with tears in her eyes, put the Lovesick Heartbreak Red into her mouth.

The petals melted in my mouth, turning into a warm current that flowed down my throat and into my stomach.

Xiao Wu's body began to change; a faint red light emanated from her body, enveloping her entirely.

About an hour later, the light gradually faded.

Xiao Wu opened her eyes, stood up, and the faint aura of a Soul Beast on her body completely disappeared. From this day forward, no one could tell that Xiao Wu was Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast in human form.

Moreover, his Soul Power also broke through from level 24 to level 30.

Xiao Wu looked down at her hands, then suddenly threw herself into his arms, laughing and crying at the same time.

"Third Brother, you're so good to me! I... I don't know how to repay you..."

Tang San patted her head. "Living well and staying with me forever is the best way to repay you."

Xiao Wu nodded vigorously in his arms.

After a while, once Xiao Wu had calmed down, Tang San said, "Xiao Wu, there's something I need to tell you."

Xiao Wu looked up and asked, "What is it?"

Tang San recounted the story of Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling. He started by meeting Dugu Yan Ye Lingling in the Soul Hunting Forest, then got to know Dugu Yan at the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena, then Dugu Yan took the initiative to pursue him, then he helped Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan detoxify at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, and then Dugu Yan was waiting for him.

Tang San was very honest and there was no need for him to hide anything.

After saying that, Tang San looked into Xiao Wu's eyes, waiting for her reaction.

Xiao Wu's eyes flickered with a mixture of shock, jealousy, and a fleeting hint of grievance.

But soon, Xiao Wu spoke, her tone full of relief. "Third Brother, I don't care. I only ask to be by your side forever. No matter how many partners you have in the future, I don't care. As long as you don't abandon me."

Tang San felt a lump in his throat, reached out and pulled Xiao Wu into his arms, holding her tightly.

"Xiao Wu, thank you."

Xiao Wu snuggled against him, then looked up and gently bit Tang San's chin.

"But you have to promise me you won't hide anything from me anymore. You have to tell me immediately if anything happens."

"Okay. I promise you." Tang San agreed naturally.

Xiao Wu nodded in satisfaction, broke free from his embrace, and turned to walk out of the forest.

"Let's go, let's go, it's getting dark."

Tang San followed behind her, a smile curving his lips.

After walking a few steps, Tang San suddenly remembered something. "Xiao Wu, you don't have your Third Soul Ring yet. Your Soul Power has already broken through level 30, so condense your Soul Ring first before going back."

Xiao Wu stopped and turned to look at Tang San, only then realizing that her Soul Power had indeed broken through level 30.

"Oh yeah!" Xiao Wu slapped her forehead. "I almost forgot."

Xiao Wu sat cross-legged and began to condense her Soul Rings.

Over the past year, Tang San had given Xiao Wu three pieces of Thousand-Year Whale Rubber, significantly improving her physical strength compared to when she first left Nuoding City. Tang San was confident that Xiao Wu could condense a Third Soul Ring far surpassing that of ordinary Soul Masters.

Tang San stood to the side, quietly guarding her and watching out for any possible threats around them.

Time passed second by second. The fluctuations of Xiao Wu's Soul Power grew stronger and stronger, and a purple Soul Ring slowly rose from her feet, gradually deepening in color from light purple to a bright purple, approaching her Second Soul Ring.

Tang San estimated that this Soul Ring was about three thousand years old. For a Third Soul Ring, this was an astonishing number.

The Soul Ring was successfully formed. Xiao Wu opened her eyes, her eyes filled with joy. Her Soul Power had also surged from level 30 to level 33.

A single Lovesick Heartbreak Red and a three-thousand-year-old Soul Ring together increased Xiao Wu's Soul Power by nine levels.

"Third Brother, I'm level 33!" Xiao Wu jumped up, ran to Tang San, and hugged his arm.

Tang San smiled and said, "Not bad, even better than I expected."

After everything was settled, the two held hands and walked towards the outer edge of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Xiao Wu turned her head to look at Tang San, a big smile curving her lips. The fear and unease in her heart were gone, because from this day forward, she no longer needed to hide anything.

Tang San felt Xiao Wu's gaze, turned his head to look at her, and asked, "What are you looking at?"

Xiao Wu said matter-of-factly, "What, you won't let me see?"

Tang San smiled and said, "Let me see, look all you want."

Xiao Wu hummed, rested her head on his shoulder, and moved with light, quick steps, as if she were dancing.