An Encounter, Slapping the Foolhardy Xiao Wu Away

This time, Aiven had gained six levels of Soul Power, along with six more chances to summon Three Kingdoms Generals.

But there was no rush.

Aiven planned to save them until after he absorbed his second soul ring and his Soul Power surged, then use all the summons at once.

"Come on, Lu Bu. Next, we're heading to the Star Dou Great Forest."

"Yes, Lord!"

After leaving, the two retrieved the Red Hare and headed straight for the Star Dou Great Forest.

Several days later.

Dugu Bo returned and found that his poison array had been completely destroyed. He immediately sensed that something was wrong.

Dugu Bo rushed toward the area around the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, only to discover that every one of his mature Immortal Herbs was gone.

"?????"

Dugu Bo was furious, roaring in rage, "Who was it?! Who stole this old man's things?!"

"Damn it!"

"Don't let this old man find out who you are, or I definitely won't spare you!!!"

Although Dugu Bo did not know what these Immortal Herbs were used for, he had carefully tended to them as treasures!

Meanwhile.

Aiven had already entered Barak Province, which was under the control of the Balak Kingdom.

He continued southward. A few hours later, it was past seven in the evening.

Suotuo City lay along the route ahead.

Traveling at night was inconvenient, so Aiven decided to stay in Suotuo City for the night before continuing onward.

A short while later, the two arrived before Suotuo City's gates.

"So this is Suotuo City." Looking at the city before him, both familiar and unfamiliar, Aiven slowly stepped inside.

The moment they entered, Lu Bu sensed the city's prosperity and could not help but sigh. "Lord, Suotuo City is far more prosperous and thriving than our Ai City!"

Aiven was also taking in Suotuo City's surroundings and construction. He watched the crowds flowing through the streets, the constant traffic, and the bustling, noisy avenues.

It was not merely more prosperous—it was vastly more prosperous.

Aiven did not deny Suotuo City's development or Ai City's backwardness. He replied, "Indeed. Suotuo City lies in the heart of the continent. It has vast territory, fertile land, and abundant resources. It is a first-tier city on the continent, while our Ai City lies at the continent's edge. We are only a fourth-tier city—how could we compare?"

"But I believe that one day, our Ai City will also become a first-tier city."

Aiven spoke with complete confidence.

"Come on. Let's find a hotel on the street ahead and stay the night."

There were three hotels on this street, but their luck was poor. The first two were fully booked, leaving only the last one: the Rose Hotel.

"The Rose Hotel? Isn't this the hotel where Tang San and Xiao Wu got a room?"

"Whatever. Let's go in and ask."

Just as Aiven and Lu Bu stepped into the hotel, a carriage stopped at the entrance behind them.

Three people stepped down from the carriage: a middle-aged man dressed in black, along with two seven-year-old children, a boy and a girl.

They were Yu Xiaogang, Tang San, and Xiao Wu. (Author: Let me explain here. Qian Renxue's age has been changed in this book. She is about two or three years younger than in the original. If I remember correctly, in the original, Qian Renxue was around nine or ten years older than Tang San.)

It was currently the holiday period for the junior academy. Tang San wanted to use this time to visit a big city and purchase rare materials for making hidden weapons, so the three of them had come to Suotuo City.

They had also only arrived in Suotuo City not long ago and were looking for a hotel.

"Brother! Master, I'll go check whether there are any rooms left~!"

Xiao Wu skipped into the Rose Hotel and rushed straight to the front desk.

At that moment, Aiven was already standing before the counter. Just as he was about to ask, Xiao Wu suddenly darted forward and cut in line ahead of him.

Facing the receptionist, Xiao Wu asked, "Hey, are there any rooms left? I want two!"

Aiven was instantly displeased. What he hated most in his life were people who cut in line.

Did this little girl not know that cutting in line was rude and uncivilized?

If she were not a child—and a little girl at that—Aiven would have kicked her flying.

With clear irritation in his voice, he said, "Hey, little girl, are you blind? I was here first."

Xiao Wu did not care. She turned around, planted her hands on her hips, puffed out her cheeks, and looked exceptionally overbearing. "So what if you were here first? Whoever gets it first owns it!"

"Do you even understand what first come, first—wait!" Aiven had intended to reason with her further, but after taking another look—

He suddenly realized that this rude, uncivilized child looked remarkably like that hundred-thousand-year-old Rogue Rabbit, Xiao Wu?

Aiven examined her carefully for a moment.

She wore pink rabbit ears on her head, had a long black scorpion braid, a pretty little face flushed rosy white, and a little red dress.

He was certain now—the little girl in front of him was Xiao Wu!

"Well, well, it really is Xiao Wu."

Aiven was somewhat surprised. He had not expected to run into her in Suotuo City.

But once he confirmed her identity, Aiven's gaze gradually turned colder. "So it's you, a hundred-thousand-year soul beast. Makes sense. A soul beast that only took human form a year or two ago wouldn't know anything about manners or decency."

Now that he knew she was an old rabbit that had lived for tens of thousands of years, Aiven saw no need to be polite.

He had never had a favorable impression of this hundred-thousand-year Rogue Rabbit.

Aiven's attitude changed instantly as he said coldly, "You have Three Seconds. Get out of my way."

Xiao Wu was impulsive, hot-tempered, domineering, arrogant, and utterly fearless. Hearing that immediately irritated her.

"You're pretty arrogant yourself, aren't you?"

Fuming, she put her left hand on her hip and actually recklessly pointed her right finger at Aiven's nose, her face full of arrogance. "Hmph! What, you want to fight me?"

"I'd advise you not to bring this on yourself. I'm a Soul Master—be careful, or I'll send you flying with one punch!"

"Got it? Get lost! Stop bothering me, or I won't be nice about it."

Xiao Wu did not take Aiven and Lu Bu seriously at all. After all, Soul Masters were only a minority in this world.

And ever since she had taken human form and begun cultivating again, she had never suffered a loss.

But this time, Xiao Wu had kicked an iron plate.

Looking at the hand Xiao Wu had pointed at his nose, Aiven remained expressionless and said flatly, "Lu Bu, slap her."

"Yes, Lord."

Lu Bu nodded. The next second, he fiercely swung his arm.

Before Xiao Wu could react at all, a slap viciously struck her across the face.

Smack~

The slap rang out sharply.

"Mmgh, aahh~!!"

Xiao Wu, who had been so arrogant just a second ago, screamed miserably the next.

Her body flew away in a straight line, mercilessly sent flying by Lu Bu's slap.

Xiao Wu's body slammed hard into the hotel wall. She collapsed miserably onto the ground, unable to move.

Xiao Wu was stunned by the blow. Terror flashed through her, followed instantly by overwhelming rage, and the wild, bestial nature unique to soul beasts appeared on her face.

At that moment, Yu Xiaogang and Tang San happened to walk in and witness the scene.

"X-Xiao Wu!!"

Tang San rushed toward Xiao Wu, who had been knocked to the ground.

Yu Xiaogang also frowned deeply and hurried forward to check Xiao Wu's injuries.

"Oh? So Tang San and Xiaogang are here too!"