Er Ming Appears

"Oh, right. Xiao Wu asked me to tell you all that she's officially withdrawn from Shrek."

"It's just that there are too many men here and not enough women, so it's inconvenient for a girl to stay—what do you think?"

Yu Xiaogang's face appeared calm, but inside he was mentally screaming:

Is this guy sick? He looks so young, is he really as legendary as Flender says?

Look at his punchable face. If I could beat him, I'd slap him twice.

If you want to leave, just go. And take Xiao Wu far away with you!

He wished Xiao Wu would disappear and not hinder Tang San's cultivation.

Speaking of which, Tang San has been cultivating even harder since Xiao Wu left. He just broke through level thirty yesterday, which only strengthened his resolve.

Coincidentally, just as he informed everyone, tomorrow he's going to the Star Dou Great Forest to help Oscar and Tang San hunt for Soul Rings.

"Withdrawal is a personal freedom. If you're here to show off, there's no need."

"Shrek never keeps students who are fickle or lack a sense of belonging."

"If you have nothing else, please leave."

Ye Feiyang couldn't be bothered to look at his smug face, which looked like he owed someone money, and turned to Tang San:

"Xiao San, why are you looking at me like you want to kill me? Oh~ I bet you really hate me, huh?"

"After all, I'm better looking than you and stronger too. It's normal for you to be jealous of me."

He reached out and patted Tang San's shoulder with a teasing tone.

Tang San angrily slapped his hand away, his voice firm and resolute, "I will definitely defeat you! You just wait!"

"That's great! I'll be waiting~"

"Oh, right, I came to give you the Lan Yin Grass. Aren't you happy?" Ye Feiyang grinned as he handed over the flower pot.

Inside the pot, Ah Yin subtly released a trace of Soul Power, trying to get Tang San to notice her.

However, Tang San, without a second thought, slapped the flower pot, knocking it to the ground!

The pot shattered, and a branch of the Lan Yin Grass broke off...

For some reason, though he only heard the sound of the pot breaking, Tang San felt as if he heard a heart shattering.

He suddenly regretted it, regretting that he had taken out his anger on this pot of Lan Yin Grass.

His heart felt a strange pang. Watching Ye Feiyang crouch down to pick up the Lan Yin Grass, he felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity with the plant.

He must be so angry he's lost his mind to have such a strange thought.

'Tsk tsk tsk, Tang San, you really are a genius,' Ye Feiyang thought, laughing hysterically. 'Haha~ Ah Yin, look, this is your precious son!'

'Alright, I've seen him. Since he doesn't want you, I'll reluctantly take you with me.'

Shaking his head and sighing, he took out a new flower pot and slowly replanted Ah Yin.

"Tang San, you really don't want it?"

Tang San was still hesitating. Just as he was about to reach for the pot, he heard Yu Xiaogang angrily scold, "Ye Feiyang, please leave!"

"Slap."

Ye Feiyang backhanded Yu Xiaogang, landing a solid slap on his face.

Yu Xiaogang was stunned, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth. He glared at Ye Feiyang, "Ye Feiyang, you..."

Tang San quickly stepped forward to help Yu Xiaogang up, his eyes filled with rage.

Ye Feiyang clapped his hands, his voice icy, "I've tolerated you enough. I'll leave when I want to, I don't need you to rush me. Say one more word, and I'll break your teeth."

He turned to Tang San, "I kindly came to give you something, and you didn't want it, but why break it?"

Tang San's face contorted. If he could defeat Ye Feiyang, he would have torn the man's mouth apart long ago. "You brought me a pot of Lan Yin Grass just to humiliate me. Did you think I'd fall for it?"

This was truly what he thought. The fleeting regret he felt earlier had vanished after Yu Xiaogang was hit.

"Oh? So that's what you think." Ye Feiyang raised an eyebrow. "You think this is ordinary Lan Yin Grass, but I'm telling you it's your mother!"

Tang San was furious upon hearing this—this person was not only humiliating him but also insulting his mother!

"Ye Feiyang, take your damn grass and leave Shrek Academy. You're not welcome here!"

Ye Feiyang clicked his tongue twice, looking at Tang San with a hint of pity. "Forget it, you don't want her yourself!"

"Then I'm leaving. Don't regret it, okay!" He burst into laughter and turned, striding away.

Watching his retreating back, Tang San's heart suddenly clenched, as if something important was about to leave him again.

But this feeling was quickly suppressed by anger. His mind was filled with becoming stronger. Only with strength could he reclaim everything.

Back at Supreme Academy, Ye Feiyang began to chatter at the flower pot, "Look, I genuinely wanted to return you to your rightful owner~ But your son didn't want you."

"Did that hurt just now? I'm sorry, I didn't expect him to be so impulsive."

"I'm serious, how about you follow me from now on? You've already died once, you don't owe them anything. Coming back to life is a brand new beginning, shouldn't you live it differently!"

"If you agree, I'll find a way to help you transform early, how about it?"

"If you don't speak, I'll take it as your default."

At this moment, Ah Yin felt like she was going crazy. She thought Ye Feiyang was a devil!

The moment the flower pot shattered, her heart trembled along with it.

She had clearly released a trace of Soul Power fluctuation, but no one besides Ye Feiyang noticed. She clearly felt the bond of blood connection, but Tang San showed no reaction at all.

She desperately wanted to jump out and curse Ye Feiyang, but she didn't dare. She was too weak, having only just regained a sliver of consciousness. She couldn't handle any more trouble.

She wanted to escape, but she couldn't.

She knew Ye Feiyang spoke utter nonsense, but his words pierced her heart like needles.

Sometimes, she couldn't help but wonder: would Hao-ge really "fly high" with other women? Why else hadn't he come to save her for so long?

At other times, she would fall into a daze: was Tang San truly a case of borrowing a corpse to return a soul? Otherwise, why was his gaze so terrifyingly unfamiliar, lacking the purity of a young boy and instead possessing an unbearable maturity?

Could it really be as Ye Feiyang said?

Once the seed of doubt is sown, it's hard to completely uproot it.

And just now, she was truly hurt. Her own son actually called her "broken grass"!

Ye Feiyang was still pondering if Tang Hao had discovered his "home had been robbed." He hadn't shown up for so many days, which was quite boring.

He was still thinking about Tang Hao's leg and wondered when they would meet.

He hadn't expected that casually giving away a pot of grass could have such a significant effect.

However, what he said to Ah Yin wasn't entirely false. He genuinely had the idea of helping Ah Yin achieve human form ahead of time.

A mature Ah Yin was a gentle, wifely figure. If she achieved human form early, would she be a charming young girl?

The next morning, Ye Feiyang set off for the Star Dou Great Forest with the three girls.

They spent the entire day traveling to the outskirts of the forest. Without stopping to rest, they led their team deep inside.

"Xiao Wu, does it feel familiar to be back here?" Ye Feiyang suddenly asked.

Xiao Wu froze on the spot, while Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing beside her looked bewildered. "Teacher, what are you talking about?"

Xiao Wu stammered, her eyes darting away. "Teacher, I..."

Ye Feiyang patted her shoulder, his tone relaxed. "Just say it. We'll have to reveal it sooner or later. If you don't tell us, how can we have the nerve to meet your family?"

Ning Rongrong's curiosity was piqued. "What riddle are you two playing?"

Zhu Zhuqing also had a face full of question marks.

Xiao Wu took a deep breath and finally mustered the courage to look at her two senior sisters. "Rongrong, Zhuqing, actually, I... I am a transformed Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. My true form is a Soft Bone Demon Rabbit."

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Ning Rongrong & Zhu Zhuqing: "???????"

Upon learning the truth of Xiao Wu being a Soul Beast, the two were struck by lightning. They stood frozen, their mouths slightly agape, their expressions a mix of shock, confusion, and a hint of curiosity.

Ning Rongrong was the first to recover, her eyes suddenly lighting up. "Holy crap, that's so cool! This is my first time seeing a living transformed Soul Beast!"

She grabbed Xiao Wu's shoulders and examined her from head to toe, clicking her tongue. "Xiao Wu~ Are those rabbit ears real?"

"You kept this from us? Didn't we agree to be best friends?"

"Now I finally understand why you acted so weird after meeting my Bone Grandfather that day!"

The more she spoke, the more excited she became. "If you had told me earlier, I wouldn't have let you worry needlessly for those few days!"

Zhu Zhuqing listened to their conversation, lost in thought.

She knew that what Xiao Wu needed most right now was their acceptance.

She stepped forward and pulled Ning Rongrong aside, taking Xiao Wu's slightly cool hand and saying sincerely, "No matter what your identity is, you will always be my third junior sister."

She suddenly understood many things. No wonder Ye Feiyang had defended Xiao Wu in front of Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo that day; he was backing her up. No wonder Xiao Wu had been so abnormal then, even hiding for several days.

She glanced at Ye Feiyang, thinking that the teacher must have known Xiao Wu's identity long ago.

Recalling Ye Feiyang's playful smile when he first met Xiao Wu, it was likely that everything was within his plan.

Whether it was herself, Ning Rongrong, or Xiao Wu, the teacher's goal had always been clear.

This teacher is truly cunning! So, only she and Ning Rongrong were kept in the dark?

Xiao Wu was a bit bewildered by the reaction of the two girls. The scenarios of "rejection" and "fear" she had imagined did not appear at all. Instead, she received two sincere affections.

Her nose stung, and she was so moved that she almost cried again.

Thinking about it now, being human wasn't that difficult.

As long as you meet the right people and treat them with sincerity, you will surely be rewarded.

Ye Feiyang watched the three girls hugging each other, enacting a scene of sisterly affection, and couldn't help but interrupt. "Alright, the emotional segment is paused. We're here not only to help you all obtain Soul Rings but also to meet Xiao Wu's family."

"Family? Family?" Ning Rongrong looked at him with a bewildered expression.

Ye Feiyang tilted his head slightly and said calmly, "Yes, deep within the Star Dou Great Forest, there is a Lake of Life..."

He briefly described the situation inside, and Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing felt their scalps tingle more and more as they listened.

Ning Rongrong subconsciously hugged his arm, openly burying her face in his neck. "Teacher, do we really have to go? I'm a little scared..."

Xiao Wu felt a bit awkward hearing this, unsure how to explain. After all, her family consisted of two Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts, which was quite frightening to reveal.

Ye Feiyang patted Ning Rongrong's hand. "What are you afraid of? With Xiao Wu here, there's no danger. Right, Xiao Wu?"

Suddenly called upon, Xiao Wu quickly nodded. "Ah, yes, yes, yes..."

Ye Feiyang added, "Besides, I was hoping to rely on them for our Soul Rings."

The three girls froze simultaneously. "???"

Ye Feiyang looked at the three bewildered faces. "Why are you looking at me like that?"

Ning Rongrong raised her hand to speak. "Teacher, shouldn't you be the one to personally 'whoosh whoosh whoosh' and casually grab some Soul Beasts for us to absorb?"

Ye Feiyang waved his hand. "No, no, no! Since we're on their territory, we should naturally let Xiao Wu's family fulfill their duties as hosts."

"Da Ming and Er Ming have to eat, right? While they're eating, we can absorb their Soul Rings first, and then they can eat. Isn't that simple?"

"Besides, hunting Soul Beasts in front of Xiao Wu, doesn't your conscience hurt?"

"Honestly, you have no foresight at all." He glanced at Ning Rongrong with disdain.

Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong exchanged glances, unsure how to respond. So, you could "bum" Soul Rings like that?

It seemed to make sense, but could it really work?

Ye Feiyang's words completely broke Xiao Wu.

This man always spoke the most touching words in the most casual tone.

She held back her tears, having promised her teacher she wouldn't cry anymore.

"Teacher, do you really think so?"

"Huh? Is there a problem? This way, we save trouble, and you'll feel better. It's killing two birds with one stone." Ye Feiyang said as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.

Ning Rongrong immediately understood and quickly chimed in, "Right, right, right! Xiao Wu, we're counting on you for our Soul Rings!"

Zhu Zhuqing also gave her a determined look.

Xiao Wu's voice trembled with emotion. "Thank you for caring so much about my feelings. You're all so good to me..."

They continued to travel while talking.

Xiao Wu pushed aside a large patch of thorns, tidied her messy hair, and suddenly her eyes lit up. Why should she work so hard to clear the path herself?

"Actually, I can ask Er Ming to come pick us up."

"Sure, it's getting dark anyway." Ye Feiyang also realized. Right, how could he forget this?

Wouldn't it be faster and more convenient to have a "tool person" escort them?

With their approval, Xiao Wu used some unknown method. Not long after, several earth-shattering roars echoed from the distance.

Birds in the forest took flight, and beasts fled. From afar, giant trees fell one after another, kicking up dust and smoke.

A massive figure was barreling through the forest, forcefully clearing a path.

"No way, Xiao Wu, does your Er Ming always make such an entrance?" Ye Feiyang couldn't help but complain. The commotion was too much.

Xiao Wu gave an embarrassed smile. She hadn't expected Er Ming to be so literal. Perhaps it was too excited by her arrival.

With this kind of forceful clearing, this commotion was just like welcoming firecrackers.

She looked at Ye Feiyang, and then at Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, who were tightly holding his arms on either side, and felt a mix of amusement and exasperation. "Well, um, perhaps you two should wait here for a moment? I'll go say hello to Er Ming first..."

Ye Feiyang gave the two girls a reassuring look and said to Xiao Wu, "No need. When has your teacher ever needed you to protect him?"

"Isn't it just a big ape..."

Before he could finish, he felt his arms being held even tighter.

"T-Teacher, it, it's coming!" Ning Rongrong's voice trembled with fear.

Zhu Zhuqing's heart also raced. What was she seeing? A moving mountain of flesh?

Er Ming's size was incredibly impactful.

"Roar—"

As soon as Er Ming arrived, it immediately pounded its chest, its excitement unclear.

Xiao Wu directly shouted, "Er Ming, be quiet! You're scaring my senior sisters!"

Unexpectedly, upon hearing Xiao Wu's words, Er Ming genuinely quieted down, even looking at Xiao Wu with a wronged expression.

It then glanced at Ye Feiyang and the other two, its eyes instantly turning fierce.

"Er Ming, long time no see. Have you missed your Little Wu sister?"

Xiao Wu said this as she stepped forward and patted Er Ming's giant toe, then rubbed her hand on its body with a look of disdain.

"Roar..."

"You're truly so stupid, you still can't speak human language after all this time!"

"Roar..."

"Mm, I'm doing well, don't worry."

"Roar..."

"Oh, you mean them? Come, come, let me introduce you formally..."

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