Xiao Wu Joins the Team

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"You~ you~ jerk~" Xiao Wu rushed forward, looking ready to hit Gu You, but Tang San immediately stepped in to stop her. "Calm down, calm down, Xiao Wu. Xiao You is just like this."

Gu You picked up his teacup again, took a sip, exhaled, and continued, "You and I aren't even familiar with each other. The fact that I gave you advice on two Soul Rings is already pretty good. What you do after graduation has nothing to do with me."

Xiao Wu forcibly calmed herself, suppressing her anger and displeasure as she asked, "Then what will it take for you to continue helping me plan my Martial Soul's development?"

Gu You put down his teacup and walked over to Xiao Wu. Although Xiao Wu was tall and well-proportioned, Gu You's height had skyrocketed after awakening his Martial Soul. Looking down at her, he watched as Xiao Wu refused to back down and glared up at him.

"I need you to join us. My goal is to change the entire Soul Master world, so I need the help of many people." Gu You had originally intended to say "many living beings," but remembering that he shouldn't know Xiao Wu was a transformed Soul Beast yet, he changed it to "people."

Xiao Wu and Tang San thought Gu You's pause had been meant to increase the pressure. Gu You continued, "You have Innate Full Soul Power. Your talent is enough to keep you growing at the same pace as Tang San and me. Although I don't know why, it's obvious that you need strength, right? Become my test subject, and I'll give you strength."

At that moment, Gu You felt as though he had been possessed by the souls of various villainous masterminds. He felt like a mafia godfather inviting some inexperienced youngster to join his family. I look so damn cool.

Immersed in his own world, Gu You failed to notice Xiao Wu blinking in slight confusion. Tang San walked over to her and whispered, "Xiao You is just like this. You should more or less be used to it by now."

He continued explaining, "Although Xiao You puts it that way, both the direction of my Martial Soul's development and my Soul Skills, as well as his own, were planned and determined by Xiao You. You should have realized by now that he really does plan Martial Souls and Soul Skills in the most suitable way."

"My Soul Skill is Rooting, and you've seen its support effects. You might not know this, but there's a Martial Soul researcher nicknamed 'Grandmaster' staying at our academy."

"Grandmaster? Then he must be very impressive, right?" Xiao Wu asked expectantly, though a slight tremor could be heard in her voice if one listened carefully.

"Impressive?" Tang San shook his head. "No. He only has a Soul Power Level of 29, and apparently, he has been stuck there for many years. As for Martial Soul knowledge, he once suggested that I add Poison-attribute Soul Rings to Blue Silver Grass." By the end, Tang San's tone had turned faintly hostile.

Xiao Wu was startled by the suggestion. "Poison attribute? To Blue Silver Grass?"

Tang San explained, "That's right. If Xiao You hadn't told me that adding Poison attributes like that could cause the Martial Soul to suffer Corrosion from within, I might have been tricked into absorbing Poison Soul Rings. He also wanted me to develop as a Control System Soul Master and absorb Soul Rings from animal Soul Beasts. He told me to abandon Blue Silver Grass's inherent advantages and instead model its development after rope-type Martial Souls. I have no idea how he got the title of Grandmaster."

"I now specialize in the Support System because of Xiao You's advice. I can make use of my vitality and leave the fighting to my teammates."

Tang San said earnestly, "Xiao Wu, don't let Xiao You's appearance fool you. He really does have unique insights into Martial Souls and Soul Beasts. I truly suggest that you consider Xiao You's proposal."

After hearing Tang San's words, Xiao Wu gave it serious thought, though she still muttered that "Xiao You is bullying her."

"Fine, I agree." After thinking it over, Xiao Wu decided that helping Gu You with his research was an acceptable condition.

"What?" Gu You came to his senses from his fantasies of punching the Sea God, kicking the Asura God, and leading humanity out of the galaxy with one hand. "You agree?"

Gu You truly had not expected that, after treating Xiao Wu like this, she would still be willing to work with him.

What Gu You did not know was just how promising a combination of two geniuses with Innate Full Soul Power was. Xiao Wu had already discovered Gu You and Tang San's immense potential during the Martial Soul test. One had a top-tier Power Attack System Beast Martial Soul that had never even heard of a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, while the other was a Support System Soul Master with extraordinarily powerful support and healing abilities. As long as she built a good relationship with them, she might be able to use their strength to avenge her mother in the future.

Although she did not know who That Woman was, if she had been able to defeat a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, then her mother must have been incredibly powerful. As long as Xiao Wu became strong enough herself, she would find her sooner or later.

Xiao Wu nodded. "I agree to help you research Martial Souls, but I have a few requirements."

Xiao Wu paused to see whether Gu You had any reaction. Gu You gave a slight nod, signaling her to continue, so Xiao Wu said, "My requirements are that the Soul Rings added to my Martial Soul can only come from rabbit Soul Beasts, that you guarantee my safety, and that you can't casually harm Soul Beasts during your research."

"Agreed." Gu You nodded. "Starting tomorrow, you'll come over every afternoon to help me. I'll teach you all kinds of knowledge until you can at least understand my instructions."

Xiao Wu grew anxious. The way he put it made her sound like a fool.

She held it in for a moment, but ultimately failed to. "What do you mean by that? Do you take me for a fool?"

"Heh." Gu You rolled his eyes and ignored Xiao Wu as he began ushering them out.

As Gu You pushed Tang San out the door, Tang San hurriedly said, "Xiao You, I've already found a Blacksmith Shop. Next time, just look for me at the Blacksmith Shop beneath the southern city wall. I'll be there whenever I have nothing else to do."

"That's great. Xiao San, while you're smithing, help me test which metals can conduct Soul Power more effectively. I'll have a use for that later."

"Sure. Is there anything else you want me to do?" Tang San and Xiao Wu had already been pushed outside. Seeing Gu You preparing to close the door, Tang San hurriedly asked.

Gu You thought for a moment, then took the Gold Soul Coin he had only recently received from his pocket and handed it to Tang San. "Xiao San, could you take this Gold Soul Coin to Brother Niu, Niu Dazhuang, at the village entrance and have him pass it on to my grandfather? Also tell him that I'm a Soul Master now and can receive a Soul Master stipend, so he doesn't need to worry about my living expenses."

Tang San nodded. Hearing Gu You say this reminded him of Tang Hao back home. He planned to have Niu Dazhuang take his own Gold Soul Coin back as well and remind Tang Hao not to keep drinking cheap liquor.

After Tang San took the Gold Soul Coin, Gu You slammed the door shut with a bang. Tang San and Xiao Wu looked at each other and shrugged before going their separate ways—one heading east of the city to find Niu Dazhuang, the other returning to the academy to continue cultivating.

In the basement, Gu You looked over the materials spread across the table, rubbed his chin, and began considering his next task.

Which subject should I choose for my submission? If I start by tearing Grandmaster's famous work to shreds, will I be dead by tomorrow?

P.S. I suddenly realized that I never mentioned the Soul Power Levels of the protagonist and Tang San. The protagonist is Level 11, and Tang San is Level 12 (because his Soul Ring is overly suitable, combined with his mastery of the Mysterious Heaven Skill). This novel's setting emphasizes balancing work and rest during Soul Power cultivation, rather than cultivating in seclusion for decades like in cultivation novels. Five hours of meditating on Soul Power a day is about enough. Any more than that can actually damage the meridians. I wrote half of this last night and finished it at noon today. I'm going to take a nap now. Good night ┗(ω)┛ Please vote, bookmark, and leave monthly tickets~