Goodbye, Little Rabbit

The conference room fell silent.

Bibi Dong waved a hand, signaling Ma Xiunuo to leave. Then she sat in her chair, her eyes vacant as she stared into space.

Luo Ling glanced at Bibi Dong. Naturally, he knew every detail about Yu Xiaogang being crippled. What surprised him was that Yu Xiaogang had actually taken on a disciple.

By this time, Tang San should have arrived at Notting Academy as well. Grandmaster's reputation had already been ruined to this extent, yet Tang San had still become Yu Xiaogang's disciple.

Luo Ling did not know whether this was fate or something else.

Thinking of this, Luo Ling remembered someone else.

Xiao Wu!

Since Tang San had already become Grandmaster's disciple, Xiao Wu must have arrived at Notting Academy too.

Bibi Dong was currently in Notting City. She might go to Notting Academy tomorrow. If Bibi Dong saw Xiao Wu, a hundred-thousand-year transformed rabbit, she would probably turn her into a Soul Ring on the spot.

Luo Ling knew that Bibi Dong's Second Martial Soul had not yet gathered all its Soul Rings.

"Teacher, what do we do next?" Hu Liena broke the silence and looked at Bibi Dong.

"Let's stay here for now. We'll talk after Xiaogang returns from Soul Hunting Forest." Bibi Dong fell silent for a moment before making her decision.

The night was as still as water.

Luo Ling sat alone on his bed, thinking about Bibi Dong's reaction during the day.

"I've already planted the Psychological Suggestion, yet Bibi Dong still came looking for Yu Xiaogang. It seems her obsession with Yu Xiaogang really is quite deep."

Luo Ling shook his head, suddenly feeling that changing Bibi Dong's path would be a long and arduous task.

"Yu Xiaogang also took Tang San to Soul Hunting Forest. Looks like they took another route? Otherwise, we should have met on the way."

"In the original story, Yu Xiaogang did not take Tang San to Soul Hunting Forest for very long. They should return in a few days. If they go to Notting Academy then and run into Xiao Wu..." Luo Ling frowned.

"I finally planted a Psychological Suggestion in Xiao Wu. It would be far too much of a loss if she just got killed like that!" With a faint sigh, Luo Ling looked at the full moon outside the window and helplessly stood up.

He walked to the door, shut it securely, then tightly closed the window as well. After confirming that everything was sealed, he sat back down on the bed.

"Little Rabbit, I've gone this far for you. Don't disappoint me." He spoke softly. The next moment, his scarlet eyes became unfathomably deep.

In the silent night, an illusory figure quietly passed through the wall and left the Martial Soul Hall Branch.

Luo Ling used the First Soul Skill of the Soul of Desire he had just acquired.

The Netherworld Bird's First Soul Skill, Phantom Stealth, was not merely simple invisibility.

Phantom Stealth could turn the entire body from solid to incorporeal, creating the effect of Soul Leaving Body. It ignored physical collisions and physical attacks, though the effect would be lifted after launching an attack. This skill could also be applied to others.

It was a very powerful Soul Skill, but that was not the most important part. Most importantly, it could evade the detection of a Titled Douluo!

Luo Ling had originally planned to try Soul Leaving Body, but recalling how Bibi Dong had discovered him in Soul Hunting Forest before, he gave up on that idea.

Ten minutes later, Luo Ling arrived at the work-study student dormitory of Notting Academy—the place where he had once lived, Dorm Seven.

Floating into the room, Luo Ling immediately saw Xiao Wu in the corner, hugging a pillow and sleeping soundly.

Seeing that Xiao Wu had a bed all to herself, Luo Ling nodded in satisfaction.

It seemed the Psychological Suggestion had worked. At the very least, Xiao Wu had not gotten together with Tang San.

Looking at the sleeping Xiao Wu, Luo Ling patted her little cheek.

"Don't disturb me! I love eating carrots!" Xiao Wu turned over.

Luo Ling's face darkened. He gave a soft cough. "Keep sleeping, and you'll turn into a Soul Ring Soul Bone!"

Whether Luo Ling's words had worked or not, Xiao Wu's ears twitched upon hearing the words Soul Ring Soul Bone, and she slowly opened her eyes.

Luo Ling had already released Phantom Stealth.

Their eyes met. Xiao Wu's eyes widened abruptly, and she was about to jump up and scream.

Anyone would be startled at the sight of a pair of scarlet eyes in the middle of the night, and Xiao Wu was no exception.

Luo Ling reacted quickly, covering Xiao Wu's mouth with one hand and pinning her entire body to the bed.

His body, strengthened by two Soul Rings, had long surpassed that of an ordinary soul master. Xiao Wu was pinned down so firmly that she could barely move.

"If you want to become someone else's Soul Ring Soul Bone, then keep struggling." Luo Ling pressed down hard on Xiao Wu's soft body and threatened her in a low voice.

Hearing Luo Ling's words, coupled with that familiar voice, Xiao Wu came to her senses. By the moonlight, she carefully examined the person before her.

"Shh!" Xiao Wu had just begun to say something when Luo Ling interrupted her. Then he pointed outside the window. "Come out. I have something to tell you."

Without waiting for Xiao Wu's response, Luo Ling released her and left the dormitory.

Outside the dormitory, Luo Ling leaned against a large tree. Before long, Xiao Wu came out as well.

"How did you appear here?" Xiao Wu's eyes were filled with wariness as she looked at Luo Ling.

She had sensed absolutely nothing when Luo Ling came near her. If Luo Ling had intended to kill her...

Xiao Wu did not dare think further.

"Am I not welcome?" Luo Ling chuckled.

"Who would welcome a pervert who climbs onto a girl's bed in the middle of the night?" Xiao Wu said indignantly.

"Heh, I came here out of kindness to save you, and this is your attitude?" Luo Ling put on a wounded expression.

"Save me?" Xiao Wu frowned, not understanding what Luo Ling meant.

"Yes. I advise you to leave Notting City within the next week. There are three Titled Douluo at the Martial Soul Hall Branch in Notting City right now, and they may come to Notting Academy in a few days." Luo Ling did not waste time with Xiao Wu and directly stated why he had come.

"What did you say?" Xiao Wu's expression changed, and her body trembled slightly.

"That's all I came to say. If you do not want to become a Soul Ring Soul Bone, hide as soon as possible," Luo Ling said quietly.

Xiao Wu's expression became complicated. Looking at the boy before her, Luo Ling's silver hair and crimson eyes under the moonlight made him resemble a noble young gentleman of the night.

"Why are you helping me?"

"I just don't want you to be killed."

"You said you're someone reborn from the future. In the future, are we really just ordinary friends?" Xiao Wu suddenly asked meaningfully.

Luo Ling raised an eyebrow at her words.

This girl doesn't think we had some kind of intimate relationship, does she...? Luo Ling opened his mouth, then looked at Xiao Wu, momentarily unsure what to say.

To be honest, Xiao Wu was quite adorable. When she grew up, she would certainly become a beauty, but Luo Ling had never entertained any other thoughts about her.

Now that Xiao Wu had said this, Luo Ling was caught somewhat off guard.

"Ahem!" After lightly coughing twice, Luo Ling answered calmly, "Of course we were only friends."

Having received his answer, Xiao Wu pouted, clearly dissatisfied with Luo Ling's explanation.

"By the way, do you believe what I told you?" Luo Ling changed the subject.

"I've met Tang San. He really does have Innate Full Soul Power with Blue Silver Grass. I also sparred with him. His movement technique and hand technique should be that Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track and Controlling Crane Capturing Dragon you mentioned, right?"

"Just that?"

"Tang San went with Grandmaster to obtain a Soul Ring. Once he returns, I'll ask him and find out whether what you said is true or false." Xiao Wu glared at Luo Ling and replied irritably.

"Then verify it properly." Luo Ling smiled, but his expression soon turned somewhat serious. "All right, I only came this time to tell you about the Titled Douluo at the Martial Soul Hall Branch. You had better hide as soon as possible."

"I understand." Xiao Wu bit her lip as she answered.

"That's good." Luo Ling nodded and prepared to leave.

Just as he turned around to go, he seemed to remember something. He looked back and added, "Oh, and be especially careful around Tang San's Father."

After saying those final words, Luo Ling's figure vanished, leaving the girl standing there alone.