Making Xiao Wu Stronger, Beating Tang San into the Ground

Seeing the concern in Xiao Wu's eyes and her sweet, adorable face, Tang San's expression improved somewhat, and much of his suppressed anger faded. He slowly withdrew his hand from his waist, looked at Xiao Wu seriously, then lowered his head and said somewhat reproachfully,

"But no matter what, I still lost. I can't even beat a girl. How am I supposed to protect you in the future?"

That was right. Tang San had originally been about to erupt, but one sentence from Xiao Wu turned him into a dejected turtle.

Seeing this, Luo Chen was rather pleased. Sure enough, Xiao Wu was Tang San's reverse scale, but she was also Tang San's weakness. Xiao Wu could turn him into Thousand Hands Shura, but she could also turn him into a Ninja Turtle.

Perfect. As long as he controlled Xiao Wu, no matter how many times Tang San was bullied, he would be unable to erupt completely.

With Xiao Wu comforting and encouraging him from time to time, Tang San would be even less likely to die early because of repeated blows. He would only endure all the pain bit by bit, suppress it deep within his heart, strive to become stronger, and continue facing new suffering.

This was Tang San's true nightmare. It was far more painful than dying outright. Repeated blows to his heart—this was only the beginning. Later, he would watch his friends and family die before him one after another.

This Ultimate Hunt would ultimately destroy not only Tang San's body, but also everything he loved in his heart. His hopes and beliefs would all be destroyed.

Xiao Wu blinked. Of course, she would not continue striking at Tang San. Instead, she smiled faintly, patted his arm, and said proudly, "You didn't lose, San Ge. Xiao Wu knows your hidden weapons are very powerful. If you had used them, Meng Yiran wouldn't have been able to block them at all. Xiao Chen stopped your final fight, but he only wanted to save you at the time. If you had kept fighting, San Ge definitely would have won. It's just that Teacher Zhao wants to kill them now, which is a bit too much. I think there's nothing wrong with giving this little snake to her. Don't you agree, San Ge?"

Seeing Xiao Wu's adorable and gentle expression as she spoke, her beautiful large eyes, and her sexy long legs, Tang San was instantly stunned. Her words had completely touched his heart.

He had clearly been humiliated. He had used the poisoned needles of Sand Shooting Shadow, yet still lost miserably. It should have been an extremely embarrassing matter. Yet Xiao Wu did not care in the slightest, and instead took the initiative to help him recover his pride and dignity before his companions.

Tang San stared blankly at Xiao Wu, his heart full of emotion. To him, receiving Xiao Wu's love and recovering his dignity meant he no longer cared at all about the injury to his leg.

After a moment, Tang San nodded seriously and said, "Mm, of course. I'll listen to you, Xiao Wu."

Seeing that Tang San was no longer depressed, Oscar smiled and nodded as well. "That's right, Tang San. You were stronger than Meng Yiran to begin with. Your hidden weapons are your greatest strength. Besides, you're only twelve this year. Since Xiao Wu has spoken, let her have this soul ring. I'll just find another one. It's no big deal."

Dai Mubai nodded as well and offered him some encouraging words.

Luo Chen saw all this too. He had to admit that although Tang San had repeatedly failed while trying to show off, his relationship with Oscar and Dai Mubai was genuinely good. Neither of them cared that he had embarrassed himself.

That was also because Tang San liked saying loyal and righteous things. He was rather flattering toward Dai Mubai, always calling him Boss Dai, and he was respectful toward Oscar as well.

Ma Hongjun, however, curled his lips at the side and looked at Tang San with some disdain. He felt Tang San's repeated attempts earlier had been quite embarrassing. Since he had never been particularly close with Tang San anyway, he did not go over to speak with him.

On the other side, the sexy, curvy Zhu Zhuqing naturally paid Tang San no attention either. Her alluring eyes had been fixed on Luo Chen this entire time.

"Thank you, San Ge." Hearing Tang San's answer, Xiao Wu revealed an adorable smile, stood up, and walked toward Luo Chen.

Luo Chen looked at Xiao Wu as well. Swinging her sexy long legs, Xiao Wu skipped to his side, her eyes hinting at victory as she covered her mouth and giggled.

"Hehe, silly Tang San was successfully fooled by me."

Xiao Wu secretly whispered this to Luo Chen, then immediately pretended nothing had happened. Looking at Zhao Wuji's fierce expression, she said, "Alright, Teacher Zhao. San Ge and Oscar have both said they'll give this soul ring to Meng Yiran, so you don't need to make things difficult for them anymore. Let's help Oscar find a new soul ring..."

Ning Rongrong glanced at the somewhat frightened Meng Yiran and said in confusion, "That's right, Teacher Zhao. Shrek Academy can't possibly break its word and bully the few with the many, can it?"

Zhao Wuji's expression darkened. Being severely beaten by Tang Hao a few days ago had left him with a bellyful of pent-up rage. He had originally wanted to kill Serpent Granny, one of the famed Peerless Dragon Serpent, along with her granddaughter, then destroy the corpses and enjoy once more the thrill of his former days. He had not expected these students to step forward one after another to stop him.

If it had only been Luo Chen, Zhao Wuji would have still wanted to use this opportunity to teach him a lesson. The wound Luo Chen had cut into his arm with Flying Thunder God Slash still bore a scar even now.

But now Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong were speaking for Luo Chen as well, while Oscar and Tang San had agreed too. Zhao Wuji had no choice. He withdrew his imposing aura, waved his hand viciously, and said, "Forget it. You little brats really like playing good people. Back when I, the Immovable Bright King, roamed the Star Dou Great Forest, I slaughtered who knows how many spirit master teams. Since you're willing to take the loss, I won't bother with you. It's not my soul ring being lost anyway. When we find the next Thousand Year Soul Beast, I won't make another move..."

"Thank you, Teacher Zhao..." Luo Chen said politely. Only after seeing the short, squat Zhao Wuji turn around did a trace of killing intent flash through his eyes.

Luo Chen then walked to the Thousand Year Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent, which was already on its last breath, and took a look before turning back to Meng Yiran, who stood beside Serpent Granny. "This Thousand Year Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent belongs to you now. Hurry up and do it. It's about to die..."

After saying that, Luo Chen looked at Meng Yiran's sexy, supple waist after she had just dismissed her Serpent Body, as well as the beautiful, bewitching tattoos on her slender legs, and winked at her again.

"You..." Meng Yiran looked at Luo Chen in shock. In truth, she had already sensed it, especially when Luo Chen had grabbed her Serpent Cane earlier. She seemed to have felt that the powerful Soul Power within her had come from this wickedly handsome youth.

And now, it was Luo Chen again who had stopped the fierce-looking Zhao Wuji. Meng Yiran immediately understood that this wickedly handsome youth seemed to have been helping her from beginning to end.

Though she did not know why, Meng Yiran was no fool. Naturally, she would not say it aloud. She nodded slightly and thanked him. The moment she raised her head, she gently brushed her red lips with her slender fingers, then stuck out her tongue slightly and licked one of them.

Luo Chen's eyes instantly widened. That seductive, flirtatious gesture seemed to be responding to him.

Interesting. Still, it was nothing strange. Meng Yiran already resembled a snake woman somewhat. The soul rings she absorbed all came from snake-type soul beasts, so she would only become even more enchanting in the future.

Flirted with by Meng Yiran, Luo Chen thought, I should wait until the Titan Giant Ape appears, then go find Xiao Wu for some romance before going to Meng Yiran. They won't be able to escape anyway. It'll definitely be fun in this Star Dou Great Forest.

Luo Chen put away the smile on his face and walked over to Tang San.

Tang San had just eaten one of Oscar's sausages and was mostly fine now, though the heavy blow Meng Yiran had dealt his leg still throbbed faintly.

Luo Chen looked at Tang San and said seriously, "Tang San, is your leg alright? I only wanted to help you earlier. Meng Yiran struck very hard, and at that distance, only my teleportation could stop her. I forgot that you could still use other hidden weapons. You don't blame me, do you?"

With Xiao Wu's comfort earlier, Tang San's mood had long since improved. He patted Luo Chen on the shoulder and said with a faint smile, "Of course not. We're brothers. You were the first one to come save me. How could I blame you? Besides, in terms of Soul Power, I really did lose to Meng Yiran. If I had truly killed her with hidden weapons back then, Xiao Wu would have blamed me for being too cruel. I should thank you for stopping me at the time."

Seeing silly Tang San's relieved expression, Luo Chen wanted to laugh inside, but outwardly he put on an expression of deep brotherly affection. He played along with Tang San, chatted a few more sentences, and observed Tang San's gaze at the same time.

Seeing not the slightest trace of suspicion in Tang San's eyes, Luo Chen was reassured.

Naturally, Tang San could not possibly tell that the powerful Soul Power inside Meng Yiran had been passed to her by Luo Chen. After all, the strength Luo Chen had displayed was only slightly greater than Tang San's when he did not use hidden weapons. But Tang San still believed that during their match at the Great Spirit Arena that day, if his pants had not been burned off, it was uncertain who would have won or lost.

Besides, Tang San still had all kinds of powerful hidden weapons and the Clear Sky Hammer that he had not used. In a true fight to the death, Tang San believed no one present could defeat him.

Luo Chen could see that Tang San seemed to have regained his confidence, so he said nothing more. This guy would later obtain an External Soul Bone anyway. Consider it a reward for him—let him think he was impressive, then give him even more painful blows.

Seeing that Meng Yiran was preparing to kill the Thousand Year Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent, Luo Chen immediately took the initiative to lead Tang San, Oscar, Dai Mubai, and the others away. Ning Rongrong still followed by his side, Xiao Wu followed Tang San, and Catwoman Zhu Zhuqing followed behind him.

Not far away, Zhao Wuji watched with an unhappy expression and only followed after the eight had gone far away.

From afar, Luo Chen looked back once more and saw that Meng Yiran was already absorbing the Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent's soul ring. Zhao Wuji had not made another move against her, and Luo Chen finally relaxed.

However, Zhu Zhuqing behind him had a flushed face and looked at him with shy resentment, as though she had fallen out of favor. Her swaying hips were extremely alluring as she walked, along with that tail.

Luo Chen smiled faintly and secretly crooked a finger at Zhu Zhuqing. She seemed to understand, immediately quickened her pace, and drew closer and closer to him.

Hehe, that's more like it. If you stay so far away, how am I supposed to spoil you...

After all, it was not yet suitable to make his relationship with Zhu Zhuqing public. It had to be done secretly...

As Luo Chen thought this, he caught Zhu Zhuqing's familiar fragrance and realized she had already pressed close behind him.

Luo Chen immediately reached his hand behind him in secret, took her small hand, brushed it against her leg once, and then slowly withdrew it.

Zhu Zhuqing deliberately brushed against Luo Chen as well, but said nothing.

This feeling was intoxicating...

Ning Rongrong was still on Luo Chen's left side, and she did not notice these subtle movements.

The eight of them walked for several hours. Seeing that night was approaching, they all stopped. Zhao Wuji gathered around them as well and said unhappily, "Oscar was supposed to get his soul ring, and then we could head back. You little brats insisted on giving it away. Tomorrow, quickly help Oscar find his third soul ring, then we'll leave this damned place."

"That won't do, Teacher Zhao. I just discovered that I've broken through to level thirty as well." Tang San said with a delighted expression.

"Really, San Ge? That's wonderful..." Xiao Wu looked happily at Tang San, then secretly glanced at Luo Chen.

Next, just as in the original story, the others began praising Tang San one after another. After all, he was two years younger than Oscar, yet had already reached level thirty. He truly counted as a peerless genius.

Tang San began showing off again. "It's nothing. Sparring with Meng Yiran just now could be considered a blessing in disguise. Tomorrow, I hope Oscar and I can both find satisfactory soul rings. But finding soul beasts depends on luck to begin with. I have plenty of patience."

Tang San went on about soul beasts for quite a while. Seeing that the sky was growing darker, the eight finally set up their tents.

Luo Chen had reached level thirty as well, but he had no intention of saying so. He knew Xiao Wu had reached level thirty too. He planned to leave with Xiao Wu once the Titan Giant Ape appeared. That way, not only could Xiao Wu help him find his third soul ring, he could also enjoy some intimacy with her.

Sure enough, after the group had chatted for only a short while, Zhao Wuji's expression suddenly changed dramatically. He immediately summoned his martial soul, merged with the Vajra Bear, stepped in front of Tang San, and shouted loudly.

"Get out of here, quickly..."

The eight looked at each other and hurriedly left the tents. Luo Chen naturally was not panicked. He looked at Xiao Wu and found that she was not afraid either. She was merely staring in astonishment at a certain direction in the distance.

Looking at Xiao Wu's sexy long legs, Luo Chen thought, When I leave with Xiao Wu later, I should give her some rewards. Xiao Wu has great talent in physical techniques. I can teach her an extremely fast movement technique, then pass on Flower Shifting Wood Grafting to her.

Within the Golden Finger of the Martial Arts System, Flower Shifting Wood Grafting was a top-tier cultivation art of the Tianshan Sect. Not only could it explosively enhance the body's attacking power, it could also absorb the inner power of others.

When Flower Shifting Wood Grafting was cultivated to its peak, it was no weaker than the Nine Yang Divine Skill. It also completely surpassed Tang San's Mysterious Heaven Skill. The Mysterious Heaven Skill was merely an Internal Cultivation Method, while Flower Shifting Wood Grafting could absorb even Tang San's internal Soul Power, as well as the Soul Power of others.

However, Flower Shifting Wood Grafting was easier to cultivate for a soft, feminine woman. Naturally, this cultivation art suited Xiao Wu best.

In the original story, Tang San claimed to like Xiao Wu, yet had never taught her Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track or the Mysterious Heaven Skill. He claimed Tang Sect techniques were never passed on to outsiders, but all his own techniques had been secretly learned in the first place.

Since that was the case, let the Xiao Wu you love most eventually beat you until you kneel and beg for mercy.

As he thought this, in the next instant, Luo Chen's Sharingan had already seen the enormous figure of the Titan Giant Ape.