Xiao Wu Refuses Tang San

"Teacher, I came to the Prison to become more proficient at controlling Soul Body Thread. I absolutely have no intention of cultivating by devouring Soul Power." Luo Ling brushed the dust from his hem as he explained.

Soul Body Thread's power was becoming increasingly heaven-defying. Luo Ling knew he could not expose it, not even to his own teacher, Bibi Dong.

He casually made up an excuse. "Because my Soul Body Thread can directly control another person's soul, but it requires a mental confrontation. I can't use Na Na and the others for practice, so I could only come here."

"The people here are all death-row prisoners, and they've been mentally listless for years. They're perfect practice targets!"

Bibi Dong nodded, finding Luo Ling's reasoning sound. "As long as you aren't cultivating by devouring Soul Power."

"Of course I wouldn't do something so self-destructive." Luo Ling chuckled. "Soul Power gained through devouring ultimately isn't my own. Though it improves quickly, it would make my Soul Power unbearably impure."

"It's good that you understand that." Bibi Dong was very satisfied with Luo Ling's awareness.

"Since you've already reached level 20, we'll find a time to help you obtain a Soul Ring. Xie Yue and Yan seem to be nearing level 30 as well."

"We'll go together then."

"I'll follow Teacher's arrangements." Luo Ling nodded.

Bibi Dong said nothing more. Now that she had confirmed Luo Ling had not gone astray, she left with peace of mind.

Bishop Emile remained behind, looking somewhat awkward when his eyes met Luo Ling's.

Luo Ling ignored the bishop who had tattled on him. He sat back down and continued restoring his Spiritual Power.

Two hours later, wails like ghosts crying and wolves howling rang out from the Prison once more.

Bishop Emile stared stiffly at the scene before him, having no idea what had happened.

He only saw Luo Ling standing there, seemingly doing nothing, yet the prisoners in the Prison acted as if they were being subjected to some terrible torture.

Even he, someone who often carried out punishments on prisoners, found those cries chilling.

Another quarter hour passed before the ghostly wails finally stopped.

A smile appeared on Luo Ling's face.

His experiment was over. Soul Body Thread could indeed Soul Search a human's memories.

The faint firelight fell across Luo Ling's face as he had already thought of what to do in the future.

"Tang San... I'll have to take a good look at your Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record," he murmured.

Beside him, Bishop Emile inexplicably felt a chill and shuddered slightly.

Just as Luo Ling was plotting to obtain Tang San's Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record, Tang San had returned to Holy Soul Village.

Notting Academy's holiday had arrived.

Xiao Wu had come with him.

The two arrived at Holy Soul Village one after the other.

Tang San looked at Xiao Wu ahead of him. Over the past year, he had long developed feelings for this lively girl.

Yet Xiao Wu always kept just the right amount of distance from him.

She was never overly intimate with him, maintaining only the relationship of ordinary friends.

This made Tang San miserable. He had been single for two lifetimes. In his previous life, he had been an assassin of the Tang Sect, devoting himself to the study of hidden weapons, and had never been in a relationship.

Now that he had finally persuaded Xiao Wu to return home with him, Tang San decided to take the initiative!

The two entered Holy Soul Village, and Tang San's home stood at the village entrance.

Pointing at the house by the village entrance, Tang San smiled at Xiao Wu. "Look, that's my home."

With that, Tang San hurried toward the house.

A year had passed, and he somewhat missed his father in this life as well.

As he approached the door, nothing had changed, yet Tang Hao was nowhere to be seen.

An old man stood inside the room.

"Oh, Xiao San, you're back." The old man walked out.

Tang San froze. "Grandpa Jack, you're here too? Where's my father?"

Old Jack gave a bitter smile and handed Tang San a piece of paper.

Tang San took it and read through it, his expression gradually turning dejected.

Beside him, Xiao Wu carefully examined the house.

She still remembered what Luo Ling had told her: be careful of Tang San's father!

She knew Tang San possessed Twin Martial Souls, one of which was the Clear Sky Hammer. That meant one of Tang San's parents had the Clear Sky Hammer as their Martial Soul.

Combined with Tang San's claim that his father was a blacksmith, the answer was obvious.

The reason Xiao Wu had followed Tang San to Holy Soul Village was to investigate.

If Luo Ling knew what Xiao Wu was thinking, he would probably curse her out without hesitation.

He had already warned her, yet she still came. It was simply incomprehensible!

"Xiao Sanzi! What's wrong?" Xiao Wu noticed Tang San's dejection.

"My father left," Tang San answered gloomily.

"Left?" Xiao Wu's heart skipped a beat, and panic suddenly seized her.

Her mind immediately began racing with wild thoughts.

He left just as I arrived?

Xiao Wu's expression grew increasingly unpleasant. She even suspected that her identity had been exposed. Could Tang San's father be a powerful Soul Master?

After all, his Martial Soul was the Clear Sky Hammer!

Remembering Luo Ling's warning to be careful of Tang San's father, Xiao Wu became even more flustered.

She had not realized it at all. Luo Ling had hinted at it long ago, yet she had still foolishly followed Tang San back.

"I'm going back to the academy!" Xiao Wu suddenly said.

Tang San was stunned when he heard that. His father had just left, and now Xiao Wu was leaving too.

"What's wrong, Xiao Wu?" Tang San hurriedly asked.

Xiao Wu forced herself to remain calm and shook her head. "This place is so boring. There's nothing fun here at all!"

"I can take you to the village's Back Mountain. There are lots of little animals there. Don't you like rabbits, Xiao Wu? There are rabbits there too!"

"And there's my family's blacksmith shop. I've been learning to forge from my father since I was little..." Tang San kept trying to persuade her to stay, momentarily forgetting all about Tang Hao.

"Forget it. I should still go back." Xiao Wu remained unmoved.

Just as Xiao Wu was about to leave, Tang San could not help grabbing her hand.

Xiao Wu was startled and immediately became wary, flinging Tang San away!

"What are you doing?" she demanded angrily.

"Xiao Wu..." Tang San opened his mouth. Only after a long while did he finally say, "Xiao Wu, be my little sister. I really hope to have another family member!"

Xiao Wu froze. She was about to refuse without even thinking, but Tang San interrupted her.

"Listen to me first. Although my family has nothing, and I'm only a commoner, I can't give you wealth or influence, but I can give you my promise."

"This past year, I've sincerely regarded you as someone important to me. I truly hope to have a little sister like you. I will always protect you and never let you suffer even the slightest harm!"

Tang San spoke with deep emotion, and his words were extremely moving. Old Jack smiled and left the house.

Xiao Wu looked at Tang San, her heart slightly stirred. At that moment, a flash of red light passed through her cherry-red eyes.

"In the future, you will become the Soul Ring of the person named Tang San..."

"Not only you, but also your friends in the Star Dou Great Forest."

"The Sky Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape will both become Tang San's Soul Rings."

The image of that boy surfaced in her mind, his voice like a curse.

Xiao Wu instantly came to her senses. Looking up at Tang San, she shook her head.

"I can't agree to this! And I will never become your little sister!" Her words were resolute as she turned and left.

Tang San stood there blankly, watching Xiao Wu's departing figure as his expression gradually darkened.