Huang Lei Academy vs. Spirit Hall Academy

"Long time no see. You've all grown so much~" Kizaru gently stroked Xiao Wu's head, a soothing smile appearing on his face.

Xiao Wu hugged Kizaru tightly for a while before excitedly starting to chat with him, telling him all about her experiences along the way.

"Uncle Kizaru, you have no idea—on the way to Spirit City, two Titled Douluo from Spirit Hall came to block our path!" Xiao Wu was like a child complaining to an elder, her face full of grievance.

Kizaru gently pinched Xiao Wu's ears. The gesture made her face flush red; it seemed to be an extremely intimate action.

However, Kizaru simply found it amusing. As he continued pinching them, he said, "Those two were Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo. They're both old friends of mine, so they won't harm you~"

Upon learning that Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo had such a close relationship with Kizaru, Xiao Wu finally breathed a sigh of relief. That was good; otherwise, they would have been targeted by two Titled Douluo.

"Well~ that's true, but your talents are simply too formidable. Spirit Hall isn't the only one keeping an eye on you. Yue Guan and Ghost won't make a move against you, but Spirit Hall has many other Titled Douluo. You still need to be careful~"

Xiao Wu planted her hands on her hips, looking utterly fearless as she smugly looked at Kizaru. "Uncle Kizaru, aren't you here? You'll definitely protect us, right?"

Kizaru slowly closed his eyes, putting away his previously flippant attitude as he answered seriously, "Of course. I don't want to make the same mistake twice either~"

"I knew Uncle Kizaru was the best!" Xiao Wu happily threw herself into Kizaru's arms. Kizaru simply held her as he lay back in the rocking chair, enjoying the