Xiao Wu's Strange Soul Skill (Thanks for Your Recommendation Tickets, Monthly Tickets, and Tips)

After returning to the academy, the two of them first went to find Teacher Mo Hen and report back from leave.

Mo Hen was extremely excited to see them return safely. Especially after hearing that both had successfully obtained Soul Rings and become Soul Masters—and that both rings were Hundred-Year Soul Rings—he said "Good" three times in a row.

By the time they had dealt with Teacher Mo Hen's barrage of questions and left the office, it was already completely dark. Gu You and Tang San went to the academy cafeteria for dinner before returning to the Seventh Dormitory to rest.

"Congratulations on becoming Soul Masters, Xiao San, Xiao You." "Welcome back. Were you hurt?" "Are you tired? Want some fruit?" "..."

The moment they entered the Seventh Dormitory, the Work-Study Students rushed over, chattering away about all sorts of things.

"Stop, stop, stop, stop." With his ears buzzing from the noise, Gu You cut everyone off. "How did you know Xiao San and I became Soul Masters?"

Wang Sheng scratched his head and answered, "I happened to pass by while you were in the teacher's office, and I heard the teacher questioning you."

A tall, skinny boy squeezed forward and asked, "What is the Spirit Beast Forest like? Are dangerous Soul Beasts everywhere?"

"Tch, what Soul Beasts could they have seen?" A crisp female voice rang out. Everyone turned to see Xiao Wu walking over. "They probably just found some Soul Beast at the edge of the forest."

Wang Sheng leaned closer and explained, "Sister Xiao Wu hasn't been in a very good mood lately."

Tang San asked, "What happened? Who upset her?"

"Sigh." Wang Sheng let out a breath. "It seems the city lord's son has taken a liking to Sister Xiao Wu. He's been pestering her nonstop lately."

"The city lord's son? With Xiao Wu's personality, shouldn't she have kicked him flying already?" Gu You leaned over and joined the whispering.

"The main thing is that Sister Xiao Wu might not be able to beat him. The city lord's son is Xiao Chenyu, the academy's strongest student I mentioned before. She might be fine in a one-on-one fight, but he has a lot of lackeys." Wang Sheng answered.

After he said that, the three of them realized that the area around them had suddenly gone quiet.

"You! Three! Idiots!" Xiao Wu's furious voice came from behind Gu You. "Who said I can't beat him? I just don't want to stoop to his level." She continued muttering things like "bullying the outnumbered," "two fists can't beat four hands," "if this were before, I alone would've killed all of you," and "sooner or later, I'll have Da Ming and Er Ming tear this place down"—things no one could understand.

Tang San asked, "Xiao Wu, weren't you born with Innate Full Soul Power too? Have you obtained your Soul Ring?"

A trace of pain flashed deep in Xiao Wu's eyes, but she still said proudly, "Of course. I was already a One-Ring Soul Master before I entered this academy."

"Then what is your Soul Skill?" Tang San asked curiously.

"Waist Bow." Xiao Wu proudly raised her head. "It can instantly strengthen my waist, and the strengthening effect increases along with my Soul Power."

"???" "???" Gu You and Tang San looked at each other.

Tang San hurriedly asked, "Xiao Wu, what development path are you taking?"

Xiao Wu found it strange that Tang San would ask such an obvious question. "Of course I'm a Power Attack System Soul Master. What else could I be?"

Smack. Gu You covered his face with one hand. He had not expected this old rabbit to really have zero self-awareness.

Gu You had originally thought that since this world differed from the original story in both size and the danger level of its Soul Beasts, the Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts should differ from the book as well. At the very least, they ought to be smarter.

Yet this old rabbit had somehow still chosen the Power Attack System, just like in the book.

A rabbit Martial Soul had chosen the Power Attack System—and it was a Soft Bone Rabbit, renowned for its flexible body. It was not some Scorbunny-evolved Cinderace or Bugs Bunny. How could an ordinary Soft Bone Rabbit be a Power Attack System Soul Master?

Gu You looked Xiao Wu up and down. Her waist was indeed slender and her legs long, but one look was enough to tell that she was absolutely not built for the Power Attack System.

"What are you looking at? Did I, a Power Attack System Soul Master, offend you somehow? Why are you looking at me like that?" Xiao Wu's skin crawled under Gu You and Tang San's stares. When she saw Gu You openly looking her up and down, she immediately put her hands on her hips and erupted.

Tang San tactfully reminded her, "Xiao Wu, isn't your Martial Soul perhaps a little unsuitable for the Power Attack System?"

Gu You was nowhere near as polite. He directly began mocking Xiao Wu. "A rabbit Martial Soul going Power Attack? Are you planning to kick off with both legs and headbutt your enemies to death? Hahahaha!"

"Y-you..." Xiao Wu was so angry she could barely speak. Her right hand pointed at Gu You as it trembled slightly, her lips quivered, and she looked ready to start cursing at any moment.

"Alright, alright, stop arguing, both of you." Seeing things were going badly, Tang San immediately stepped between them. He first said to Xiao Wu, "Xiao Wu, don't be angry yet. Xiao You has specifically studied Martial Soul theory. He has his own views on Martial Soul development paths and Soul Skill combinations. When the two of us went Soul Hunting this time, he was the one who suggested the Soul Beasts and Soul Skills we chose."

After saying that, Tang San ignored the unimportant cries of "What?!" and "How is that possible?!" around him, then turned to Gu You. "Xiao You, don't laugh at Xiao Wu's Soul Skill either. She doesn't have as much Martial Soul knowledge as you do. It's understandable if she made mistakes with her development path and Soul Skills."

Tang San thought for a moment before continuing, "How about you put in some effort and see if you can help Xiao Wu make up for her Soul Skill choices, so she doesn't keep heading down the wrong path?"

Before Gu You could answer, Xiao Wu became unhappy. "Why should I listen to him? This is my Martial Soul. I'm not letting him decide how my Soul Skills should be arranged."

Gu You, who had been about to speak, closed his mouth too. He curled his lip and thought, True enough. Other than Waist Bow having some connection to the Power Attack System, all your other Soul Skills are bizarre. Charm, Teleportation, Invincible Golden Body, Soft Bone Lock—even the Spirit Bones you left behind after dying gave Invincible Golden Body and Teleportation, two life-saving abilities. If you didn't say so yourself, who would know whether you were a Power Attack System Soul Master or a survival-at-all-costs Soul Master?

Seeing that Xiao Wu was about to lose her temper again, Tang San and Wang Sheng could only continue soothing her. Once her anger subsided and she regained some rationality, Tang San said, "It's not like you have to follow Xiao You's advice. There's no harm in using his Martial Soul plan for you as a reference." After thinking it over and realizing that was true, Xiao Wu finally agreed to Tang San's invitation to go to Spirit Hall the day after tomorrow and hear how Xiao You analyzed her Martial Soul.

Watching Xiao Wu storm back to rest, Tang San and Gu You exchanged bitter smiles, shook their heads, and went to wash up before resting as well.

PS: I truly do not understand why the original story made the Soft Bone Rabbit a Power Attack System Soul Master when, aside from Waist Bow, none of its Soul Skills had any offensive power. The only thing I can think of is activating Teleportation and Invincibility to rush up to the enemy, then throwing them. But what if the enemy has defensive abilities? Like the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon—if it merely wraps itself in lightning, it perfectly counters her. I really cannot understand it.

An extra chapter today. I've seen everyone's comments, votes, and tips. I would really like to work harder and release more, but real-life circumstances simply do not allow it. In any case, thank you all very much for your support. I'll continue doing my best, and everyone should get some rest early too. Lastly, please send recommendation tickets, bookmarks, and monthly tickets~