Watching Tang San's vicious expression, Wu Xing looked utterly disdainful. He had already formed a plan.
For a protagonist who was such an extreme hypocrite, shamelessly double-standard, and spiteful enough to hold grudges over the smallest slights, simply slapping him in the face would be letting him off too easily. Wu Xing wanted to make everyone abandon him, then take away the Xiao Wu he loved and have Xiao Wu personally place a huge green hat on his head.
With the Diary System, this was not impossible if handled properly.
It might be somewhat evil, but it was not excessive when dealing with a sanctimonious protagonist like him.
Thinking this, Wu Xing discreetly activated the Diary System's recording function and recorded Tang San's hypocritical side in its entirety.
Tang San had no idea that Wu Xing had already recorded his other side. Since his threats had failed, he had to consider how to escape.
He had not yet made a name for himself across the continent. He had not fulfilled the ambitions in his heart, nor had he entered the hall of marriage with Xiao Wu. How could he be willing to die here?
Just then, several long howls rang out, each brimming with intense hostility as they rapidly approached. Ecstasy appeared on Tang San's face. He could tell that his teacher, the dean, and the others had come to save him.
Hearing those voices, Dugu Bo narrowed his eyes slightly. When he had taken Tang San, he had not deliberately concealed his aura. Otherwise, with the strength of a Titled Douluo, abducting a mere Soul Elder could have been done without anyone noticing.
Not long after the howls, several figures appeared in the estate. They were Flender, Yu Xiaogang, Zhao Wuji, Liu Erlong, and the others from Shrek Academy.
"Teacher!" Tang San hurriedly called when he saw Yu Xiaogang coming to rescue him.
"Little San." Yu Xiaogang was delighted, but when he clearly saw the state of his precious disciple, overwhelming fury surged onto his face. "Dugu Bo, release Tang San immediately! Otherwise, our Golden Iron Triangle will fight you to the death!"
Tang San was his precious treasure, a soul master destined to stand at the pinnacle of the continent. He had yet to help him achieve fame and fortune. If the plan were ruined, would not all his efforts over the years have gone to waste? How could he not be furious?
"What are you, to dare shout in front of this old man?" Dugu Bo sneered and slightly raised a hand. A vast pressure swept toward Yu Xiaogang.
What kind of thing was the Golden Iron Triangle? To put it bluntly, it was merely a Martial Soul Fusion Skill used by several soul masters who could not even make it onto the stage. Such people dared threaten him?
Yu Xiaogang's expression changed drastically. Fortunately, Flender blocked Dugu Bo's pressure for him, allowing him to narrowly escape disaster.
Feeling that pressure, cold sweat streamed down Yu Xiaogang's forehead. He had been so focused on Tang San's importance to him that he had forgotten the man before him was a genuine Titled Douluo.
"Dugu Bo, Tang San has not offended you, has he? Why did you capture him?" Yu Xiaogang changed from threatening him to questioning him.
"This old man has always acted as he pleases. Why should I explain myself to anyone?" Dugu Bo said coldly.
"You!" Yu Xiaogang's expression changed again. He wanted to say more, but Flender stopped him.
"Elder Dugu, Tang San is a disciple of us juniors. If he offended you in any way, I will apologize on his behalf. Please show mercy and do not stoop to the level of a boy."
Flender's posture was very humble, completely different from Yu Xiaogang's attitude. There was nothing anyone could criticize.
Dugu Bo disdainfully glanced at Yu Xiaogang before looking calmly at Flender. This was the attitude they should have had.
"It is nothing serious. This old man merely captured him to ask about something. But this brat is quite arrogant. He dared speak disrespectfully to my granddaughter. How should this matter be settled?" Dugu Bo asked Flender calmly.
"This..." Flender hesitated before slowly replying, "It is this junior's failure in discipline."
After saying that, Flender's expression turned stern as he said to Tang San, "Little San, why have you not apologized to Elder Dugu's granddaughter?"
"What!" Tang San's eyes widened. He was supposed to apologize to Dugu Yan? What kind of joke was that? If he truly apologized to her, what dignity would he have left?
Seeing that Tang San had no intention of apologizing, Flender's expression became ugly as well. Did this brat not see the situation they were in? If he did not apologize, how could they take him safely away?
Tang San naturally understood that, but he was being made to apologize to a woman, in front of so many people, and she had once been defeated by him. He simply could not swallow this humiliation.
"Little San, what are you standing there for?" Flender was nearly furious to death as he barked.
"I..." Tang San's expression shifted constantly. Finally, he gritted his teeth and said, "Dugu Yan, I was wrong just now. I apologize to you. I'm sorry."
"Apologizing to me is useless. Didn't you look down on Brother Wu Xing just now? Apologize to him. If he accepts it, I'll let you go." Dugu Yan did not care about Tang San's apology at all.
Tang San's entire face darkened. He had already apologized, yet Dugu Yan was pushing her luck. Some anger rose within him. "Dugu Yan, don't go too far."
"Wasn't I stating the truth? Did I say anything wrong?" Dugu Yan answered coldly.
Wasn't Tang San, this king of double standards, looking down on Brother Wu Xing? Then she would make him lose all face.
Tang San fell silent. Being slapped in the face was one thing, but now he was being made to apologize to the person who had humiliated him. That felt worse than killing him! Yet if he did not apologize, he might truly be unable to leave.
"Wu Xing, I'm sorry." Tang San spoke with immense humiliation, though inwardly he was already thinking about how to repay this insult a hundredfold, a thousandfold in the future.
Watching Tang San suffer such humiliation, Wu Xing smiled inwardly. This fellow had probably completely hated him now, but Wu Xing did not care. There would be even greater humiliations waiting for him in the future.
"It is never too late to correct one's mistakes. I don't blame you. You have seen too little. How can a frog at the bottom of a well compare to an eagle soaring through the skies?" Wu Xing said, twisting the knife.
"Yes...!" Tang San clenched his fists tightly and answered heavily.
Today's humiliation was the greatest stain of his life. He would never let these people go!
Dugu Bo laughed heartily and said, "Haha, since that is the case, take him back."
He had never planned to kill Tang San. He had only captured him to find out how Tang San had broken his granddaughter's third soul skill and to vent some anger for his granddaughter. Now that Wu Xing seemed to know even more about poison than Tang San, Tang San was of no use at all.
"Thank you, Elder Dugu." Flender clasped his hands in delighted thanks. Afraid that things might change, he immediately called Tang San over and hurriedly left.
Watching Tang San leave like a stray dog, Wu Xing's lips curved upward.
Tang San, today was only the beginning. The real nightmare was yet to come. Do not break down too quickly, or it would be far too boring...
Grandfather and Granddaughter Have a Heart-to-Heart
After the Shrek group left, Dugu Bo immediately invited Wu Xing to sit down again. In his eyes, Tang San's matter had been nothing more than a minor interruption.
After being cleansed by the Detoxification Pill, his favor toward Wu Xing had reached an unprecedented height. Though Wu Xing was a commoner soul master, being able to produce so many priceless treasures was not something an ordinary person could do.
Seeing her grandfather's changed attitude, Dugu Yan was overjoyed and praised Wu Xing even more tirelessly during the banquet.
Of course, besides Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling also occasionally expressed her admiration for Wu Xing.
As for Su Ruoxi, seeing each of them express admiration for her man, and even Elder Dugu, a Titled Douluo, praise him so highly, her heart felt as though it had been filled with honey, sweet and warm.
After all, Wu Xing was her man. Praising him was not the same as proving that she had good judgment?
The banquet ended with both host and guests greatly satisfied. By the time it was over, it was already late at night.
"Yanyan, Grandpa has something to ask you." After Dugu Yan arranged for Wu Xing to stay in a guest room, Dugu Bo sought out his granddaughter.
There were some things he could not ask his granddaughter in front of everyone, but in private, there was no need to hide anything.
Looking at her grandfather, Dugu Yan asked in confusion, "Grandpa, what do you want to ask your granddaughter?"
"What do you think of that boy Wu Xing?" Dugu Bo looked carefully at his precious granddaughter, his face serious.
Dugu Yan froze when she heard this, then rolled her eyes. "Grandpa, what thoughts could I possibly have about Brother Wu Xing?"
"Really?" Dugu Bo raised a brow and asked again, "You have not taken a liking to that boy?"
"Uh..." Dugu Yan was stunned, then her face flushed red as she said coyly, "Grandpa, what nonsense are you talking about? I... Brother Wu Xing and I are just very good friends."
"Only that?" Looking at his shy granddaughter, Dugu Bo clearly did not believe her.
"Of course." Dugu Yan nodded as though it were obvious. Why was her grandfather suddenly asking this?
She indeed had a favorable impression of Wu Xing, but they had known each other for less than three days. Even counting the Diary Instance, it had only been eight or nine days at most. How could she possibly already like him?
Dugu Bo still did not give up. "But Grandpa thinks you care a lot about him. You invited him to the house and praised him so much."
"Grandpa, stop imagining things. I invited him here because I wanted to build a good relationship with him," Dugu Yan explained.
After speaking, afraid that her grandfather would continue thinking wildly, she added, "Grandpa, although Brother Wu Xing is a commoner, his identity is far from simple. It is even more extraordinary than you can imagine. Your granddaughter cannot tell you the specifics, but in short, things like becoming a Titled Douluo are merely his starting point."
"What!" After hearing his precious granddaughter's explanation, Dugu Bo was completely dumbfounded. As the mighty Clear Sky Douluo, what storms had he not weathered? Yet his own granddaughter was saying that the boy's identity was beyond his imagination and that becoming a Titled Douluo was merely his starting point.
After digesting this information, Dugu Bo looked suspiciously at his precious granddaughter and continued, "Yanyan, are you joking with Grandpa? If you like him, you can tell Grandpa directly. There is no need to make up such lies, and Grandpa may not necessarily oppose the two of you."
"However, that girl named Su Ruoxi seems to have a rather close relationship with that boy. If you insert yourself between them... Ow!"
"Stop... stop talking!" Seeing her grandfather become increasingly outrageous and shameless in his old age, Dugu Yan's face turned red. Unable to endure it any longer, she grabbed Dugu Bo's beard and yanked it. "Grandpa, you have gone too far."
Dugu Bo watched his precious granddaughter finally release him, stand with her hands on her hips, and glare angrily. He hurriedly rubbed what little beard he had left.
Honestly, after the banquet, he had been quite satisfied with Wu Xing. It would not be bad if his granddaughter could be with him. But he had noticed that Wu Xing seemed very close to the girl called Su Ruoxi, and he worried that his precious granddaughter might suffer, which was why he had asked.
He had not expected his granddaughter to react so strongly. If he had not pretended to be in pain, his beard would have nearly been pulled clean off.
"Serves you right for being shameless in your old age." After huffing, Dugu Yan said, "Grandpa, everything I said before was true. Your granddaughter was not joking with you. Do you know what level Brother Wu Xing's Innate Soul Power is?"
"What level is his Innate Soul Power?" Dugu Bo subconsciously asked as he rubbed his chin.
"Level 30!" Dugu Yan answered seriously.
"How is that possible!" Dugu Bo immediately jumped up. "Isn't the highest Innate Soul Power Level 10?"
"Why is it impossible? Brother Wu Xing's three soul rings are all Ten Thousand Year Soul Rings. Have you ever seen that before?" Dugu Yan raised a brow.
Dugu Bo immediately fell silent. It was true that he had never heard of anyone being able to absorb Ten Thousand Year Soul Rings beyond their age limit. In that case, Innate Spirit Power Level 30 was not so difficult to understand.
"Then why is he only Level 31 now?" Dugu Bo seemed to realize something was off and hurriedly asked.
Dugu Yan had known her grandfather would ask that. She raised her head proudly and said, "That is because Brother Wu Xing only awakened his martial soul a few days ago."
"How do you know that?" Dugu Bo was startled, then asked curiously.
"You do not need to ask. I just know." Dugu Yan gave a vague reply. She could not speak of the Diary Instance, but she had no intention of making up a reason to fool her grandfather.
Seeing how certain his precious granddaughter was, Dugu Bo immediately believed her somewhat. He understood his granddaughter well. She would not spout nonsense to him.
No wonder Yanyan had been so enthusiastic, even constantly praising that boy in front of him. So he was a super little monster!
Innate Spirit Power Level 30. What a terrifying figure. By that calculation, becoming a Titled Douluo truly was only that boy's starting point.
Thinking of Wu Xing's future achievements, Dugu Bo could no longer sit still. He said with a chuckle, "Yanyan, you really do not have those thoughts? This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Grandpa supports it."
Now that he knew Wu Xing's talent was so terrifying, only a fool would object to the two of them. Even if there were no opportunity, he would create one, much less when the opportunity was right before him.
"You... you... I'm never speaking to you again, Grandpa!" Dugu Yan had not expected that after explaining so much, her grandfather would still be so improper. She stomped her feet in anger.
"Grandpa means it." Dugu Bo rubbed his hands together with a hopeful expression.
Seeing her grandfather's expression, as though he could not wait to marry her off to Wu Xing, Dugu Yan blushed so deeply she seemed ready to bleed. Finally, she said in embarrassed anger, "I'm not talking to you anymore!"
With that, Dugu Yan quickly left. After running back to her room, she shut the door heavily.
Leaning against her door, Dugu Yan's heart raced like a frightened deer, and her face burned. Yet she kept thinking of those words: Grandpa supported it.
She could not quite explain what she felt for Wu Xing, but she definitely had a favorable impression of him. As for whether that feeling counted as liking him, she could not say.
Marrying him did not seem bad. It should be pretty good, right?
Just as Dugu Yan's thoughts ran wild and she realized she was not repulsed by the idea of becoming his woman, she suddenly heard the notification that the Diary Instance had updated. She immediately came to her senses, shook off the embarrassing thoughts in her mind, and threw herself onto her bed to read it.
In an instant, beneath the golden radiance of the Diary Instance, the faint blush lingering on her face was illuminated...
Shattering Worldviews
A guest room.
Wu Xing was lying alone on the bed.
Since Dugu Yan did not know how far Wu Xing and Su Ruoxi's relationship had progressed, she did not arrange for them to stay in the same room.
After checking the time, he saw that it was already past midnight. Still not very sleepy, Wu Xing simply opened the Diary System and began updating today's entry.
Good evening, beauties.
Today's update is a little early. I did not disturb you, did I?
Speaking of which, I accepted an invitation from a pen pal and am currently staying at her home.
Of course, do not misunderstand. There is nothing between us. We are only having a simple exchange.
As Wu Xing updated his Diary, the women who saw this, especially the Diary Instance holders in the Douluo world, were all startled.
Although they had known that someone found the Diary Owner yesterday, was this not progressing a little too quickly? They had only known each other for one day, yet he was already staying at her house?
Ever since learning yesterday that the Diary Instance holders came from the Anime Multiverse, I thought about it for a long time and made a decision: I will no longer hide my whereabouts.
The main reason is that I do not think it is necessary anymore. After all, there are so many big shots in this Diary. Even if I wanted to hide, I probably could not keep it hidden for long.
Besides, I am worried that one day the system might send me to another world to complete a mission. I may even need your help then.
However, there is one thing I need to say. Although I do not intend to hide my whereabouts, I also do not want to be disturbed. So please be reasonable. Unless necessary, do not deliberately come looking for me. Otherwise, I will have no choice but to use a teleportation card to run away. I hope everyone can understand.
Of course, if there truly is something you need to ask about or need help with, I will certainly spare no effort.
After Wu Xing said that he did not intend to hide his whereabouts, many beauties of Douluo Continent became excited. But when they saw him say afterward that he did not wish to be disturbed, their excitement faded.
They could understand Wu Xing's concerns. There were so many Diary Instance holders. If all of them went looking for him, how could he live normally?
Considering that many Diary holders are beauties from the Anime Multiverse, before revealing my whereabouts, I will first briefly explain the world I am currently in so that everyone can read more easily.
The world I am in is called Douluo Continent. I am sure you all know that everyone here can awaken a martial soul when they turn six. As for what a martial soul is, you should have already learned about it through the notes in the Diary Instance, so I will not say much more.
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