Setting Out for Soul Hunting Forest—Seeking Investment

Setting Out for Soul Hunting Forest—Seeking Investment

"Su Yuntao! You actually dared to hide away private money, and this much of it? What are you planning to do? Go to the pleasure district to find women? Do you not love me anymore? Didn't we agree that after we got together, I'd manage all the money in the household?"

Xu Changqing had only just arrived nearby when he heard that string of accusations, and the corner of his mouth twitched.

Hiss~

Sure enough, women were all the same in this regard, no matter what world they were in.

With his back to Xu Changqing, Su Yuntao looked somewhat at a loss. Wearing a miserable expression, he wondered what man didn't stash away a little private money. That was just basic practice, wasn't it?

But he had been rather unlucky. After taking out some money to "invest" in Xu Changqing earlier, he had forgotten to hide the money pouch. Now, he had been caught red-handed.

"Si Si, listen to my explanation—"

"I won't listen, I won't listen! Break up with me, you scumbag!"

"..."

Su Yuntao looks like he can barely save himself. Should I still ask him for help? Xu Changqing froze, feeling speechless. This is way too melodramatic!

Perhaps noticing Xu Changqing watching from not far away, their quarrel gradually quieted. Si Si nodded toward where Xu Changqing stood, and Su Yuntao turned to look. The dark circles beneath his eyes were rather heavy, and he looked terrible.

"Oh, little Changqing." Once Su Yuntao saw Xu Changqing, he waved him over.

Xu Changqing hesitated, sweeping his gaze over the two of them. When he saw Si Si's light makeup and lipstick, an idea suddenly came to him.

He obediently stepped forward, bent slightly at the waist, and greeted him. "Uncle Su Yuntao."

Then he looked at Si Si and praised her with an innocent expression, "This big sister is so pretty! You must be the girlfriend Uncle Su Yuntao told me about before, right? Big sister, I'll tell you a secret—Uncle Su Yuntao is planning to secretly prepare a surprise for you. He even told me not to tell anyone."

A surprise? What surprise?

Su Yuntao was somewhat bewildered. Why didn't he remember preparing any surprise?

Si Si shot a glance at the silent Su Yuntao, then smiled at Xu Changqing. A woman's inherited face-changing ability turned clouds into sunshine; her attitude underwent an immediate reversal. Xu Changqing himself had no idea just how terrifyingly lethal and deceptively charming a neat-featured little boy like him was to an adult woman.

It was much like how cat lovers enjoyed petting cats.

Si Si was exactly that sort.

Since this little fellow knew Su Yuntao, she did not stand on ceremony. After rubbing Xu Changqing's little head, she slipped both hands beneath his armpits, lifted him up, and sat him on her lap.

With one arm around Xu Changqing's waist and one hand pinching his tender little cheek, Si Si beamed and said, "What a sweet-talker you are, little one. You're called little Changqing, right? Tell big sister, what surprise is your Uncle Su Yuntao secretly preparing for me?"

Feeling the soft sensation against the back of his head, Xu Changqing comfortably narrowed his eyes. "Pretty big sister, Uncle Su Yuntao said it's a secret and can't be told. If I tell you, it won't be a surprise anymore."

What a joke. If he spilled everything the moment she asked, it would look a little fake. He, Xu Changqing, had to "keep his mouth shut," of course.

"Oh? You're quite tight-lipped, aren't you, little fellow?" Si Si was not angry at all. She still wore a smile, but her hand suddenly reached for Xu Changqing's waist and caught him off guard by tickling him.

"Let's see whether you'll talk!"

Xu Changqing immediately cooperated, laughing as he twisted about in her arms, his legs kicking wildly. It really was ticklish—he was not faking that part.

But one person was in the dark, while the other looked far too harmless and had convincing acting skills. As a result, the scene looked remarkably harmonious.

Like a family of three.

After the two played around for a while, Xu Changqing felt the timing was about right. Mainly because he was being held and could not run away, and he was nearly at his limit from being tickled. It was too unbearable!

"I'll talk! Pretty big sister, I was wrong, stop tickling me! I'll tell you everything!" Xu Changqing laughed and twisted his waist as he begged for mercy.

"I thought you could hold out a little longer." Si Si gave him two more reluctant tickles before finally letting him off. Holding him against her again, she smiled and said, "Go on."

Putting on the appearance of someone thoroughly played out, Xu Changqing spilled everything like beans from a bamboo tube. "Uncle Su Yuntao said he's often busy, and pretty big sister, you've suffered a lot being with him. He wanted to secretly save money to buy you your favorite cosmetics as a surprise!"

"Is that so?" Si Si looked at Su Yuntao suspiciously.

Afraid Su Yuntao might give himself away, Xu Changqing immediately took the money pouch Su Yuntao had given him from his clothes. "Uncle Su Yuntao gave this to me. If he hadn't given me some of the money, he would have been able to afford the cosmetics pretty big sister likes!"

Su Yuntao finally caught on and understood that Xu Changqing was helping him. He immediately nodded like a pecking chick. "Yes, yes, yes! Little Changqing is right."

"Really?"

Though Si Si asked that, the money pouch Xu Changqing had taken out did look somewhat familiar. She already believed him to some extent. She could never have imagined that a little brat like Xu Changqing would have so many tricks up his sleeve.

Fortunately, Su Yuntao did not let the ball drop this time. He immediately raised two fingers toward the sky, his face full of sincerity. "I swear, it's all true. You never gave me a chance to explain before. Si Si, you've suffered being with me. From now on, I'll definitely treat you twice as well."

"Yuntao..."

"Si Si..."

After their heartfelt exchange, both were visibly moved. Their eyes reddened slightly as their faces gradually drew closer...

Xu Changqing: "..."

Wait!

There was still someone here!

What were they trying to do?

Were they pretending he did not exist?

Fortunately, at the last moment, Si Si came to her senses. This was the main hall of the Martial Soul Branch Hall, and quite a few people were watching from afar. Being thin-skinned, she shoved away Su Yuntao, who had leaned in, and rolled her eyes.

Su Yuntao smiled awkwardly and looked at Xu Changqing, who was sitting in his girlfriend's arms. The more he looked at him, the more pleasing he found him. He inwardly praised his earlier "investment" for being well spent.

This little brat was too smart, too amazing!

He had helped him out tremendously!

"By the way, little Changqing, didn't you go to Notting Academy to study? Why have you come back?" Su Yuntao asked with a smile, his tone much warmer than before.

Now that the matter at hand had come up, Xu Changqing became slightly more serious. "Uncle, you know I have Innate Full Soul Power and can already absorb my first Soul Ring. The academy teachers aren't as strong as you, Uncle, and the Soul Beasts they can hunt won't be very old. So I wanted to ask for your help."

"So that's what this is about." Su Yuntao nodded in understanding. He was quite familiar with the teachers at Notting Academy and knew their strength well. Aside from the Dean, the others truly did not amount to much in Su Yuntao's eyes.

If those people helped Xu Changqing hunt a Soul Beast for a Soul Ring, the quality of that Soul Ring certainly would not be high...

"Oh? Little Changqing is actually a little genius with Innate Full Soul Power?" After hearing their conversation, Si Si was slightly surprised. She liked Xu Changqing even more, narrowing her eyes as she continuously stroked his head.

"Sigh..." Su Yuntao sighed. "Little Changqing really is a genius. I originally wanted to recommend him to Spirit City, but unfortunately, his Martial Soul mutated and has certain flaws. He may never be able to break through to the Soul Emperor rank in his life. Otherwise, his future would have been bright indeed..."

"Is that true?" Si Si froze. After receiving Su Yuntao's confirming look, her gaze toward Xu Changqing also carried a trace of regret.

The little fellow was so pitiful. Her maternal instincts surged up, and as she rubbed Xu Changqing's head, she looked at Su Yuntao and decisively said, "This little fellow suits my fancy. I'm definitely helping with this!"

"I never said I wouldn't help..." Su Yuntao said with a bitter smile.

Si Si nodded in satisfaction. "Then tomorrow, we'll set out to help little Changqing hunt a Soul Ring!"

Su Yuntao nodded in agreement. What could he say? He had no say in the matter.

Both Su Yuntao and Si Si were going?

Although Xu Changqing did not know how strong Si Si was, the fact that Su Yuntao agreed to let her enter Soul Hunting Forest with them and showed no concern for her safety was enough to roughly gauge her strength.

Xu Changqing's eyes sparkled. He had not expected two people to help him hunt a Soul Ring. This was a sure thing now!

The next day.

Xu Changqing got up early. After briefly telling Xiao Wu to help tend the garden and handle some academy chores, he set off. Tang San left with him as well.

After exiting the Seventh Dorm, the two exchanged a glance. They nodded and went their separate ways.

Target!

Soul Hunting Forest.

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