Xiao Wu's Pretense

Worried about running into Xiao Wu, Ye Kai had not brought his two guards.

Although Soul Saints were not powerful enough to see through a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast's transformation, they could sense Xiao Wu's soul power.

Since Xiao Wu had certification issued by Spirit Hall, she must have undergone the martial soul awakening ceremony.

And if the two guards discovered that a child who already possessed soul power had come to awaken, they would naturally grow suspicious.

"Scythe Martial Soul, innate Rank 1 soul power. Next."

"Hammer Martial Soul, innate Rank 1 soul power. Next."

"Carrot Martial Soul, innate Rank 1 soul power. Next."

"Hoe Martial Soul, innate Rank 3 soul power. Not bad. Next."

As the ceremony proceeded, the line gradually shortened, until Xiao Wu was the last one left.

As Xiao Wu stepped onto the ceremonial formation, a flash of light passed, and a small pink rabbit appeared behind her.

"Oh? A Beast Martial Soul? A Soft Bone Rabbit—nice. Come test your soul power. This is... Innate Full Soul Power?"

Watching from the side, Ye Kai sighed inwardly. No matter how old a woman is, she'll still lie.

Naturally, Ye Kai had seen through it. What martial soul awakening?

Xiao Wu had clearly just stood in the formation, put on an act, summoned her martial soul, and then tested her soul power.

"Little sister, would you be willing to join our Spirit Hall?"

The Spirit Hall Steward walked over to Xiao Wu and asked.

A genius with Innate Full Soul Power was an unparalleled talent even if her martial soul was not a Top-tier Martial Soul.

Who would have thought such a tiny village would produce this kind of genius?

"Mm... I want to study at a junior academy first."

Xiao Wu pretended to think it over before answering in a crisp voice.

Sister Xiao Wu wasn't going to Spirit Hall. There were so many Titled Douluo there—what if they discovered Sister Xiao Wu?

(The setting from the God Realm side story is used here: Xiao Wu's mother was not hunted down by Bibi Dong.)

"Is that so? Very well, then. If you have any problems with cultivation in the future, you can come find me at Spirit Hall in Nuoding City."

Though slightly disappointed by Xiao Wu's refusal, the Spirit Hall Steward still issued her martial soul certification.

He then found an old man and said, "Village Chief Tom, your village has two children capable of cultivation this year."

"That's truly wonderful." The old village chief named Tom was moved to tears. At last, his village had another child who could become a soul master. He hurriedly asked, "Lord Soul Master, may I ask which child it is?"

"The little girl in the pink dress, with a rabbit-ear ornament in her hair. She's quite an extraordinary genius, though it's a pity she wasn't willing to join our Spirit Hall."

"Ah, her. She actually only arrived in our village recently. I heard everyone in her family had died."

Upon hearing that it was Xiao Wu rather than a child from his own village, Old Tom did not find it regrettable.

After all, that child was pitiable too. Since none of the village children could cultivate, they might as well give the Work-Study Student slot to her. Otherwise, it would go to waste.

"Mm, it seems she is another pitiful child. But remember to send her to Nuoding City Junior Soul Master Academy in three months."

After hearing of Xiao Wu's circumstances, the Spirit Hall Steward sighed. He had seen far too many children like her. After saying goodbye, he headed for the next village.

"Rest assured, Lord Soul Master."

After answering, Old Tom began searching for Xiao Wu.

The moment he turned around, he saw that the child named Xiao Wu had actually gone up to a child who clearly did not look like a commoner.

Just as he was about to call out to Xiao Wu, he was horrified to discover that she had actually snatched something from that child's hand.

"Hello, my name is Xiao Wu—the Wu from dancing. You're so pretty. What's your name?"

Xiao Wu had noticed Ye Kai earlier. He was the best-looking human she had seen since entering the human world.

But she had needed to undergo the martial soul awakening earlier, so she had not gone over to him.

Now that it was over, she naturally had to ask his name first.

Ye Kai looked at Xiao Wu as she bounced over to him and smiled faintly. "My name is Ye Kai."

Then he took a carrot he had prepared long ago from his Soul Tool, handed it to Xiao Wu, and asked, "Since your martial soul is a rabbit, do you like carrots?"

"Wow, it's a carrot! Xiao Wu loves carrots the most."

Without another word, Xiao Wu took the carrot, stuffed it into her mouth, and began eating happily.

"Xiao Wu, what are you doing? Hurry and apologize to this young master."

Old Tom had not seen Ye Kai take the initiative to offer the carrot. He thought Xiao Wu had snatched it herself from the hands of this young master dressed in luxurious clothing.

Anyone who could afford clothes like these was a Noble Lord. If he got angry, the trouble would be enormous.

"There's no need for that, Village Chief. I gave it to her willingly."

Ye Kai waved his hand, signaling Old Tom not to be nervous, then smiled gently.

"I'm a student at Nuoding City Junior Soul Master Academy. I heard Spirit Hall had begun awakening martial souls for children, so I came along to see if there were any future Junior Schoolmates."

"I saw the awakening just now. I assume this little sister Xiao Wu is the village's new student this year?"

"I'm not little sister Xiao Wu! What if I'm older than you? Then you should call me Sister Xiao Wu."

Xiao Wu spoke up while gnawing on a carrot nearby.

Old Tom had only just relaxed because of Ye Kai's gentle attitude, but Xiao Wu's words immediately made him nervous again.

He had heard that the other party was already a student of Nuoding City Junior Soul Master Academy, which meant he was also a Lord Soul Master.

Angering him would be even more troublesome than angering a noble.

"But I awakened two years ago already~ So you really are younger than me~"

Ye Kai held up two fingers at Xiao Wu, indicating that he was older than her.

Well... at least older than her in human years.

But Xiao Wu seemed to be a Beast Second Generation, so even her age as a Soul Beast probably wasn't very great.

Xiao Wu had finished her carrot by then. After sucking the last crumbs into her mouth, she walked up to Ye Kai and stared at him with her big eyes.

"Ye Kai, do you have any more carrots?"

Ye Kai took out another carrot and had Xiao Wu go eat it off to the side, then turned to Old Tom.

"Village Chief, how about I take Xiao Wu directly to Nuoding City Junior Soul Master Academy? She can get familiar with the academy environment early."

"Really? Xiao Wu, hurry and pack your things, then follow this Lord Soul Master."

Hearing that Ye Kai was willing to take Xiao Wu to the junior academy, Old Tom was delighted. What a kind-hearted person.

If Ye Kai heard that, he would definitely say he didn't deserve it. He simply didn't want Xiao Wu to become a Work-Study Student.

How could Ye Kai possibly let his future Wings live in the same dormitory as a group of boys?

Even separate beds were unacceptable!

Little Rabbit had to be raised from a young age!