Zhao Ming Was Injured

If Zhao Ming knew what Xiao Wu was thinking, he would probably laugh like a pig.

Tang Hao really had a knack for finishing people off!

Unfortunately, Zhao Ming was still cultivating in the dormitory and knew nothing of Xiao Wu's danger. These past few days, Xiao Wu had often gone to spar with Tang San, so Zhao Ming had not been accompanying her every day.

Caught by a Titled Douluo, Xiao Wu knew she had no ability to resist. Even back when she had been a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, she would not have been a match for a Titled Douluo with such an aura. Much less now.

She looked back on every little moment of her life.

She felt that this life had already been happy enough.

She had a mother who loved her, a boyfriend who doted on her, and good friends like Da Ming and Er Ming...

Mom, I'm sorry. I may not be able to avenge you. And Zhao Ming, if you find me gone tomorrow, will you be very sad...? A tear slid from the corner of Xiao Wu's eye as she slowly closed her eyes.

"You're somewhat different from those other Soul Beasts." Tang Hao looked at Xiao Wu, frowning as he said strangely, "What? Aren't you afraid?"

"Afraid? Would being afraid help? I saw through the true faces of you humans long ago. For the Soul Rings and Spirit Bones on us Soul Beasts, you'll stop at nothing. Although we Soul Beasts are seen by you as vicious creatures, aren't you humans even more cruel?" Xiao Wu opened her eyes and glared hatefully at Tang Hao.

"Hmph. Natural selection, survival of the fittest. There's nothing more to say." Tang Hao was stunned for a moment by Xiao Wu's words before replying.

"What a fine 'survival of the fittest.' Since I've fallen into your hands today, consider me unlucky. Do it, then. Stop dreaming of insulting the dignity of a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast." Xiao Wu spoke disdainfully.

"Why do you harbor such great hostility toward us humans? Perhaps I won't kill you." Tang Hao asked in confusion.

To Xiao Wu, the notion of a human not killing a Soul Beast was simply the funniest joke in the world.

"My mother died at the hands of you humans. Why do you think I hate humanity so much?" After a brief moment of bitterness, Xiao Wu looked coldly at Tang Hao.

"So you rebuilt yourself into a human to seek revenge?" Tang Hao asked in shock.

"That's right. You'd better kill me now. Otherwise, once I grow stronger, I won't let any of you off." Xiao Wu said with an icy gaze.

Feeling the coldness in Xiao Wu's eyes, Tang Hao said nothing further.

The importance of a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast to Soul Masters went without saying, especially one that had rebuilt itself into a human and had yet to grow strong.

If news of a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast rebuilt as a human in Nuoding City were exposed, it would likely immediately stir countless Soul Masters into action.

They could not afford to provoke a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, but they could handle one that had rebuilt itself.

Even if they could not absorb its Soul Ring, selling its Spirit Bone would still fetch an astronomical price.

As for Tang Hao himself, although he was already a Titled Douluo and could not absorb a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring, he still coveted a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone. If he could obtain just one more, he might be able to contend with Spirit Hall's experts.

"Don't worry. I'll give you a swift death," Tang Hao said.

After saying that, Tang Hao slowly raised his left hand and circulated the Soul Power in his palm.

A stream of Soul Power shot toward Xiao Wu. It was enough to easily kill a Soul Master.

"Xiao Wu, no!" As Zhao Ming emerged from the dormitory and saw Tang Hao preparing to strike Xiao Wu, his expression changed.

He had not expected Tang Hao to return. He had been careless, truly careless.

When he had originally made a move against Tang San, he had analyzed the situation and concluded that Tang Hao would almost certainly not act against him.

Zhao Ming saw it this way: Tang San and he were like children in the final year of preschool, while Nuoding City was Nuoding Kindergarten. Even if Tang San's family had connections, they could not possibly lay hands on a preschool child like him, could they?

Ahem, the analogy was strange, though. For instance, why did preschool children already have girlfriends? There had been similar situations in his previous life. Back then, netizens had all complained, "Even little kids are holding hands now, so why am I still single?"

Zhao Ming's thinking had been quite reasonable. Tang Hao had not come looking for trouble with him these past few days. But Xiao Wu was different. She was a Soul Beast—a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.

In the original story, Tang Hao did not kill Xiao Wu because Tang San and Xiao Wu had a good relationship, and she was practically his future daughter-in-law. But things were different now. Xiao Wu and Tang San did not have a good relationship, so naturally Tang Hao had set his sights on the Spirit Bone on Xiao Wu.

Zhao Ming rushed toward Xiao Wu. His Martial Soul was released instantly, and the aura of a Fierce Beast from ancient primordial times surged forth. A phantom-like, savage black monstrous bird appeared behind Zhao Ming, greatly enhancing his physical abilities.

The Ancient Immortal Bird was a powerful Fierce Beast from ancient times. As a flying Soul Beast, speed was also one of its strengths.

At top speed, Zhao Ming abruptly scooped Xiao Wu into his arms and turned to evade Tang Hao's attack.

Unfortunately, Tang Hao's stream of Soul Power was too fast. Even though it had merely been a casual strike from Tang Hao, Zhao Ming was still injured.

Because Zhao Ming had been turned sideways, the stream of Soul Power sliced across his back.

"Gah."

Zhao Ming could not help sucking in a cold breath. The sharp pain from his back told him that his injury was definitely serious.

"Zhao Ming, why did you come? You shouldn't have come."

"You're bleeding. So much blood." Xiao Wu's voice trembled, tears blurring her vision. She only felt as though a massive boulder weighing ten thousand jin was pressing on her chest, hurting so much that she could barely breathe.

Zhao Ming's back was now a bloody mess of torn flesh. As she held him, Zhao Ming's blood stained her hands as well.

"Because I fell in love with you." Zhao Ming stroked Xiao Wu's little face and wiped away her tears.

What simple, honest words.

Hearing Zhao Ming's words, Xiao Wu's heart trembled.

Tang Hao was stunned as well. How familiar this scene was.

Ah Yin had protected him. Ah Yin had sacrificed her life to save him.

Once upon a time, Ah Yin had fallen before him like this too. But she was no longer here. If he could do it all again, he would protect her like this too and never let her suffer even the slightest harm.

Watching this scene, Tang Hao clenched his fists.

When he looked at Xiao Wu again, there was no longer any killing intent in his eyes. At least for now, he no longer wanted to kill her.

Tang Hao suddenly took out a small medicine bottle and tossed it to Xiao Wu. "This promotes flesh growth and stops bleeding. Sprinkle it over his wound. Otherwise, he'll die from excessive blood loss."

"I won't kill you today. Take care of yourself in the future." After encountering such a situation, Tang Hao no longer wanted to remain here. After speaking indifferently, he leaped away.

For some reason, I got muted. Thirty days—I won't be able to reply to you all until September 7. Wuwuwu, this is just too miserable.

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This author, a loli who has just started fifth grade, feels so heartbroken.