Journey to Douluo Forest

Early the next morning, Du Cheng first moved aside the fair, tender little foot lying across his chest before reaching out to pinch Xiao Wu's nose.

"Lazy pig, why aren't you getting up?"

"Bad guy!"

Woken up by Du Cheng's teasing, Xiao Wu could not help recalling what had happened last night.

Blushing, she shot Du Cheng a glare before quickly getting out of bed.

"Cheng Gege, you big bad guy!"

"So I'm a bad guy?"

Hearing Xiao Wu's words, Du Cheng could not help curling his lips into a smile.

"If that's the case, then you can sleep by yourself tonight."

Although he knew the little girl was partly acting spoiled, Du Cheng could not resist teasing her.

"This blanket is a little too small anyway. It can only fit one big bad guy like me."

"No!"

The moment Du Cheng finished speaking, Xiao Wu cried out in alarm.

Feeling Du Cheng's strange gaze, Xiao Wu's face reddened even more.

"I-I'm scared to sleep alone."

Her voice was as soft as a mosquito's hum as she gave Du Cheng a pitiful look.

"Cheng Gege is such a good person. You definitely won't make me sleep alone, right?"

As she spoke, Xiao Wu reached out and wrapped her arms around Du Cheng's arm.

Whether I'm scared or not is another matter, but sleeping in Cheng Gege's arms really is so comfortable.

"Seeing how sincere you are..."

He deliberately drew out his words. Only when Xiao Wu's expression grew increasingly anxious did Du Cheng continue.

"I'll reluctantly agree to your request."

"Thank you, Cheng Gege."

Though Du Cheng had her completely wrapped around his finger, Xiao Wu looked delighted.

To her, this kind of exchange with Du Cheng was more like a fun little interaction.

"Alright, hurry up and get dressed and wash up."

Du Cheng rubbed Xiao Wu's head with the hand she was not holding, smiling as he spoke.

"Didn't you want to eat my carrots?"

"I'm going right now!"

Xiao Wu's love for Du Cheng's carrots came from the bottom of her heart.

The scent given off by those plants infused with Soul Power was incredibly tempting to her.

"What are those expressions on your faces?"

While Xiao Wu went out to wash up, Du Cheng noticed the strange looks in Wang Sheng and the others' eyes.

Could our interaction have been too sweet, making these guys jealous?

"Cheng Ge, I have some bad news to tell you."

Hearing Du Cheng's words, Wang Sheng forced out a smile. Even so, Du Cheng could still sense the sorrow in his heart.

His gaze swept across the surrounding faces, and Du Cheng's heart stirred.

"Does it have something to do with Tang San?"

"That's right."

At Du Cheng's words, Wang Sheng nodded quickly.

"Early this morning, Tang San left with Master, but..."

At this point, Wang Sheng's expression became slightly hesitant.

"But he asked us to pass a message on to you."

"Let's hear it."

"He said..."

Even with Du Cheng urging him on, Wang Sheng still lacked confidence as he spoke.

"He said that when he comes back, he'll challenge you. He said he'll definitely make you pay the price."

"Cheng Ge, Tang San has Innate Full Soul Power, and Master as his teacher. This time, he'll definitely break through and become a Soul Master."

Wang Sheng glanced at Du Cheng and reminded him in a low voice.

"When he comes back, you must avoid getting into a conflict with him."

By rights, Wang Sheng's personality would not have allowed him to say something like that.

But when comparing Du Cheng and Tang San's personalities, he still chose to side with the former.

At least Du Cheng won't always hide in the shadows and stare at everyone else with those sinister eyes...

"Don't worry."

Of course, Du Cheng had no idea what Wang Sheng was thinking.

But Tang San, merely at the Soul Master level, was not enough to pose a threat to him.

Du Cheng patted Wang Sheng on the shoulder and smiled.

"He's just a Soul Master. Who's to say I won't break through before he does?"

"But..."

"What Soul Master?"

Wang Sheng was about to say something else when Xiao Wu's voice suddenly interrupted him.

"Cheng Gege, what are you talking about?"

"Xiao Wu, if I remember correctly, you also have Innate Full Soul Power, right?"

"Mm."

"In that case, how about I take you to the Soul Beast Forest to obtain your First Soul Ring?"

Du Cheng looked at Xiao Wu, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly.

Wasn't I wondering how to explain my First Soul Ring? Here comes the perfect opportunity.

"Ah?"

Unlike Du Cheng, Xiao Wu seemed somewhat flustered.

As a transformed Soul Beast, she did not need to hunt other Soul Beasts to obtain Soul Rings.

But she certainly could not say that outright. At the very least, Xiao Wu did not dare imagine how Cheng Gege would react if he learned her true identity.

"That's a great idea!"

At that moment, Wang Sheng's voice suddenly rang out.

"As long as Sister Xiao Wu becomes a Soul Master too, we won't have to worry about Tang San's retaliation."

Thanks to their previous unpleasant encounters, Wang Sheng had become less polite in the way he referred to Tang San.

"Retaliation?"

Hearing Wang Sheng's words, Xiao Wu frowned.

"What is that ugly kid trying to do?"

"Sister Xiao Wu, you don't know..."

Having finally seen hope for dealing with Tang San, Wang Sheng naturally would not let this chance slip away.

Before Du Cheng could say anything, the guy dramatically repeated everything he had just said.

After finishing, he even added to Xiao Wu in an exaggerated manner.

"Sister Xiao Wu, you don't want to see Cheng Ge get bullied either, do you?"

Smack!

"No one is allowed to bully Cheng Gege!"

The moment Wang Sheng finished speaking, Xiao Wu slapped her palm against the edge of the bed beside her.

"Cheng Gege, let's go to Douluo Forest too."

As she spoke, Xiao Wu silently comforted herself.

At worst, I'll find a chance to disappear for a while. Cheng Gege definitely won't suspect me!

"No problem."

Du Cheng nodded and gave Xiao Wu a broad smile.

"Let's go to the cafeteria and eat first. Once we're done, we'll set off for Douluo Forest."

"Alright!"

Since both Du Cheng and Xiao Wu had agreed, the matter was naturally settled.

To reward Wang Sheng and the others for their willingness to stand on his side, Du Cheng generously treated them to a feast on the second floor.

After they finished eating, Du Cheng and Xiao Wu left Notting Academy and rented a carriage, heading toward Douluo Forest.

Honestly, traveling in a carriage was indeed a tormenting experience.

Even though Du Cheng had rented the most luxurious carriage available, they could still feel it jostling as it traveled.

Perhaps because they had fooled around for too long last night, Xiao Wu quickly fell into a deep sleep while leaning against Du Cheng's shoulder.

Feeling the warm breath from the little girl against his cheek, Du Cheng's heart began to stir.

His gaze fell upon Xiao Wu's rosy, plump lips. Recalling last night's scene, he became absent-minded for a moment...

"Cheng Gege, is something wrong with me?"