Provocation from the Titan Giant Ape (Fifth Update!! Please Vote with Recommendation Tickets!!)

(The previous chapter was blocked. Once the editor is back at work tomorrow, I'll see if it can be restored. I deeply apologize for the inconvenience this has caused everyone's reading experience!)

"Xiao Wu, Xiao Wu!"

Mo Lang jolted awake from a nightmare and found himself inside a cave. Xiao Wu tearfully leaving him had only been a dream, and he immediately let out a sigh of relief.

"Ow, why are my kidneys so sore?"

Mo Lang looked around and found the cave smelled rather unpleasant. He quickly got up and straightened his clothes, only to discover that his waist and back ached all over. There was also a faint fragrance on him, along with a small trace of blood.

"Strange. Didn't I pass out when I used Star Shift? How did I end up here?"

How could Mo Lang have known that the little wife he had been thinking about day and night had taken his first time? Right now, he only wanted to hurry back. How long had he been unconscious this time?

As for why Qian Renxue had left without saying goodbye, perhaps only she herself knew.

"Because the host used Chaos Demon Ape and Resurrection, the Soul Power attached to the experience card was depleted ahead of time, causing the host to fall unconscious early."

The system offered an explanation, and Mo Lang did not pursue the matter further. As long as he was alive, that was enough.

For some reason, though, he seemed to have had an erotic dream while unconscious. He simply could not remember what the female lead looked like.

Slurp.

After taking out a fresh set of clothes from his Void Ring and changing into them, Mo Lang had intended to throw away the bloodstained pants. Yet, as if possessed, he stored that outfit back into the Void Ring instead.

"I hope I can still make it in time for Tang San's first Soul Bone."

Mo Lang muttered to himself, then immediately activated Star Shift and rushed toward the Star Dou Forest.

As for the two External Soul Bones from the Dragon King Wings that he had obtained, Mo Lang was in no hurry to absorb them. He would find a safe place first.

"Damn it, did I eat all those leeks for nothing when I was little?"

As he hurried along, Mo Lang kept feeling waves of soreness from his kidneys, as though his body had been completely drained. It was incredibly uncomfortable.

"Achoo!"

Qian Renxue, who had returned to the Heaven Dou Empire's imperial palace, suddenly sneezed. The motion was a little too forceful.

It made her think of that man, and a conflicted expression appeared on her face.

Elsewhere.

Star Dou Forest.

After Xiao Wu was taken away by the Titan Giant Ape, the Shrek Seven Devils and Zhao Wuji all went berserk!

Zhao Wuji in particular. The moment he thought of Xiao Wu being Mo Lang's reverse scale, he knew that if anything happened to her, he would probably be buried alongside her!

More importantly, he could not accept one of his students being taken away by the Titan Giant Ape right before his eyes.

Tang San found it even harder to accept. Xiao Wu, who was usually carefree yet always looked after him, had been taken away. In his heart, aside from Mo Lang and Old Jack, Xiao Wu was the person who treated him best.

He had long regarded Mo Lang, Old Jack, and Xiao Wu as family. Especially with Lang-ge absent, he absolutely could not let anything happen to Xiao Wu!

Otherwise, how could he ever repay Lang-ge for taking care of him?

"Oscar, give me a sausage."

Tang San spoke to Oscar expressionlessly.

"Tang San..."

Oscar wanted to persuade him further, but when he saw Tang San's expression, he did not know what to say.

Over the past few days, Tang San had told him about his relationship with Mo Lang and Xiao Wu. The three of them were as close as siblings and relied on one another for survival.

If it were him, he would probably do the same.

"Xiao San, have you gone mad?!"

The others also tried to persuade Tang San, but when they saw the Mad Demon look in his eyes, all their words of discouragement died in their throats.

"When I was born, my father was my only family. But when I was three, Lang-ge risked his life to save me from a venomous snake. From that moment on, he and Grandpa Jack became my second and third family members.

"Later, because of Lang-ge, I met Sister Xiao Wu. Not only was Sister Xiao Wu the person Lang-ge loved most, she also cared for me as if I were her younger brother. She became my fourth family member.

"Now Lang-ge isn't here, and Sister Xiao Wu is in danger. Even if I have to throw away my life, I have to go!"

Tang San spoke calmly, but his mind was filled with memories of Mo Lang and Xiao Wu from the day he was born until now. It was because of the two of them that, even with his father absent, he had still felt the warmth of a home.

He had long sworn in his heart that no matter who it was, as long as they harmed them, they would face his endless revenge!

"Enough. With me here, how could you possibly lose your life?"

Mo Lang, who had just returned, could not help but redden his eyes after hearing Tang San's words.

All this time, he had misunderstood Tang San.

If Tang San had sufficient strength, how could he possibly bear to let Xiao Wu sacrifice herself?

Still... Xiao Wu belongs to me. I'll help you find a good wife someday to make it up to you. Huo Wu seems like a pretty good choice.

If that doesn't work, Hu Liena would do too.

I just wonder whether you brat can handle her. She's a real fox spirit.

"Lang-ge!"

"Headmaster!"

"Boss!"

When they saw Mo Lang, everyone froze at first, then broke into delighted expressions.

With Mo Lang here, even if it was a Titan Giant Ape, he could easily deal with it. After all, he was a peak Titled Douluo.

"Lang-ge, Sister Xiao Wu, she..."

When Tang San saw Mo Lang appear, the redness in his eyes gradually faded. He hurriedly explained what had happened.

"Alright, I already know what happened. With me here, Xiao Wu will be fine."

Mo Lang patted Tang San on the shoulder. After hearing Tang San's words just now, he was deeply moved as well.

"Boss, I'm sorry. I was useless..."

Zhao Wuji immediately dropped to one knee, his face filled with guilt.

"Enough. This isn't your fault. Against a hundred-thousand-year soul beast, going after it would only mean death. Leave them to me. I'll be back soon."

Mo Lang helped Zhao Wuji up, then followed the Titan Giant Ape's aura and sped away.

This was a perfect chance to meet it. While he was at it, he could see whether he could subdue it.

"Er Ming, let's stop here. Don't go any farther. I need to get back as soon as possible, or they'll worry about me. And Er Ming, you really shouldn't have come out to look for me."

Xiao Wu sat on the Titan Giant Ape's broad shoulder, speaking with a worried expression.

After hearing Xiao Wu's words, Er Ming lowered itself to the ground and let Xiao Wu climb down from its shoulder. Its large head shook, revealing an innocent look.

After they talked for a while, Xiao Wu began condensing her Third Spirit Ring.

"Xiao Wu!"

At that moment, Mo Lang descended from the sky and appeared before the Titan Giant Ape and Xiao Wu.

"Roar!"

The moment Mo Lang appeared, Er Ming shielded Xiao Wu behind itself and roared at him. For some reason, it sensed a dangerous aura from the human youth before it.

"A Lang! You're finally back! I was worried sick about you these past few days!"

After absorbing her spirit ring, Xiao Wu heard that familiar voice. She immediately ran around the Titan Giant Ape and threw herself into Mo Lang's arms.

"Roar!"

Seeing this, fury flashed through Er Ming's eyes, as though something it cherished had been stolen away. It roared at Mo Lang again, its cry full of provocation.

The fourth update was blocked. It's really annoying. I'll talk to the editor tomorrow.

Sorry.