Soul Bone Gift?

"Xiao Xiao, the teacher is calling you?" Hu Liena quietly reminded him and gave Wang Xiao a few pushes with her hand.

This Nana... didn't she know I was hiding from Bibi Dong?

Wang Xiao pretended not to hear and continued rubbing his head with the book.

Then he no longer heard Hu Liena's voice.

Instead, a slender hand reached onto his leg and gave it a hard pinch.

Unable to help himself, Wang Xiao looked up at Hu Liena. Seeing her signal toward his side with her eyes, he immediately understood that she wanted him to look behind him. He turned around for a glance and jumped in fright.

Bibi Dong had somehow appeared behind him. There were six seats between the podium and where he sat, yet she had made no sound at all. An expert truly was an expert—coming without a trace and leaving without a shadow.

There was no escaping now. He could only face her!

Wang Xiao immediately stood up and looked at Bibi Dong's icy face and cold gaze. "Greetings, Teacher!"

Bibi Dong sized him up, her feelings somewhat complicated. Her eyes held a trace more tenderness, though she concealed it well enough that ordinary people would never notice.

"Come with me."

After saying that, she turned and walked out of the classroom.

What kind of plot was this?

Wang Xiao hesitated briefly. He did not know where Bibi Dong intended to take him, but he still followed.

Hopefully, it wasn't anything bad!

Hu Liena scratched her head as she watched the two disappear through the doorway. Could Teacher really be going to punish Xiao Xiao?

The entire class also believed that Bibi Dong was taking Wang Xiao away to punish him for skipping and missing class. Every one of them was delighted; they could finally vent their anger.

After that.

Wang Xiao followed Bibi Dong all the way to a small grove behind the academy. They stopped at a pavilion, with no one else nearby.

They stood only ten centimeters apart.

Wang Xiao could smell the fragrance wafting from her body, and the feeling was rather subtle.

Bibi Dong suddenly turned around and looked at his chest. "Xiao Xiao, take off your shirt."

Ah—

She wanted me to take off my shirt? What was going on?

Could it be...

Wang Xiao was utterly baffled, but he could not disobey her. He could only remove his shirt, revealing his toned muscles and twelve-pack abs.

What did Bibi Dong want to do?

Bibi Dong immediately looked at his chest, then reached out with her slender right hand and felt it before letting go. "Xiao Xiao, you have Three Lives Martial Soul?"

"Three Lives? What Three Lives?" Wang Xiao knowingly played dumb, while wondering when he had ever summoned all three Martial Souls in front of her—and how she had found out.

Bibi Dong resumed her icy expression. "That day in the grove, I already saw your third Martial Soul, the Rose Martial Soul. Are you still trying to hide it?"

So that was it!

Since that was the case, there was no point in concealing it further. He could only tell the truth.

"Teacher, you're right. I really do have Three Lives Martial Soul."

Bibi Dong nodded. He truly was an unparalleled genius among genius youths. "You don't need to be afraid. I already killed you once that day, so this matter ends here. I will not pursue your responsibility any further. But you are not allowed to tell anyone about this, or I definitely will not spare you."

Wang Xiao said, "Don't worry, Teacher. I won't say anything."

Without saying more, Bibi Dong immediately took a small box from her Soul Tool and held it out to him. "Inside are four Soul Bones I collected: Arm Soul Bones and Leg Soul Bones. You can absorb them to strengthen the defense and attack power of your limbs."

"Thank you, Teacher!" Wang Xiao was flattered and surprised. He had thought Bibi Dong had come to settle a score, but she had actually come bearing gifts. He had overthought things.

He immediately took the box and opened it. Sure enough, there were four Soul Bones inside. Overjoyed, he stored them all in Twenty-Four Bridges Moonlight Night, planning to absorb them later.

A faint smile appeared in Bibi Dong's eyes.

Wang Xiao suddenly wrapped her in a hug. "Teacher, you're so good to me!"

Caught off guard, Bibi Dong stumbled back several steps before steadying herself. "Xiao Xiao, don't mention it!"

Hearing that, Wang Xiao's heartbeat sped up, and he held her a little tighter.

"Let go of me!" Bibi Dong shoved him away. A rare flush appeared on her face. Then she made a graceful turn and vanished from the spot without another word.

Did I misunderstand something?

Thinking of the Sign-in Task assigned by the system, Wang Xiao knew he had to complete it immediately.

When Wang Xiao returned to the classroom, Bibi Dong was nowhere to be seen. The students had scattered about and were fooling around with one another.

The moment they saw that he had returned safely, the room fell silent again. They were rather curious as to why Bibi Dong had not taken him out.

Xie Yue and Yan exchanged a glance, both finding it unbelievable that Wang Xiao had returned safely from Bibi Dong's hands.

Seeing that not even a hair on his head was missing, Hu Liena finally breathed a sigh of relief and asked, "Xiao Xiao, what did Teacher want with you?"

Wang Xiao smiled faintly, took her hand, and led her out of the classroom. This drew the entire class's attention. They had not expected him to be so bold as to casually grab even the Saintess's hand.

Their eyes blazed with hostility, and they wished they could rush over and tear him to pieces.

As Hu Liena let him pull her along, she became a little self-conscious. Only after they reached the doorway did she stop and ask, "Xiao Xiao, where are you taking me?"

As she spoke, she lowered her head slightly. Her face was a little honey-red, and her index fingers rubbed against each other.

Wang Xiao could only tell the truth. "I'm going to the Great Soul Arena to compete, but I don't know the way. Take me there."

Hu Liena asked, "Why me? Why not someone else?"

"Because I like you! I want you to lead the way. You don't want to?" Wang Xiao answered bluntly.

That stunned Hu Liena. There were countless people throughout Spirit Hall Academy who liked her!

But why did those three words from Xiao Xiao make her heart race?

Could it be...

"But Xiao Xiao, we're in class right now. Wouldn't it be better to go this afternoon?"

"No, I have things to do this afternoon. Forget it if you don't want to." Wang Xiao provoked her a little, then turned and headed for the entrance.

Nana, if you have feelings for me, you'll naturally catch up.

"Xiao Xiao, wait for me..."

Sure enough, Hu Liena still chased after him.

Wang Xiao smiled faintly and touched her golden hair again. It was soft and silky. It feels so nice!

Not long after.

Hu Liena brought Wang Xiao to the entrance of the Great Soul Arena. "Xiao Xiao, this is our Spirit City Great Spirit Arena."

A grand, magnificent, enormous building stood before them.

"Mhm." Wang Xiao nodded and looked it over. It was about three stories tall and exceedingly imposing. "Then let's go in."

"Mhm." Hu Liena answered and walked inside with him, introducing the rules of the Great Soul Arena as they went.

Wang Xiao listened and asked about things he did not know.

"Welcome!"

The six greeters standing at the entrance bowed to the two of them.

Wang Xiao swept his gaze over the women. Every one of them was slender and naturally beautiful. As expected of one of the finest Great Soul Arenas on the entire Douluo Continent—even its greeters numbered six, and all were beautiful as fairies.

Seeing him stare at the women, Hu Liena became displeased. She forcefully grabbed his hand and briskly pulled him inside. Men really are all no good!

Not understanding what was going on, Wang Xiao followed Hu Liena to a counter in the middle of the corridor.

"Xiao Xiao, this is where you register."

Hu Liena introduced.

Wang Xiao immediately looked over. There were two attendants behind the counter, both stunning beauties dressed in sexy lace uniforms.

"Hello, sir. Are you here to register for a match?" a staff member asked.

"Mhm," Wang Xiao replied.

"Registration costs ten Gold Soul Coins. Please provide your name, address, age, and rank, then undergo a rank assessment. You may compete immediately afterward," the staff member explained.

"Alright!" Wang Xiao did not say much. He gave his name, address, and other details, then paid ten Gold Soul Coins.

Without another word, the staff member busied herself with the registration...

Before long, the staff member finished and handed him an iron badge.

Having read the original Douluo Dalu book, Wang Xiao knew that the badge in his hand was called an Iron Spirit Master Badge.

Every Spirit Master began their first Soul Fighting Competition registered as Iron Spirit Masters, then accumulated points through victories to advance in rank.

Across all Spirit Dueling Arenas on the Douluo Continent, large or small, there were only eight badge ranks in total.

From one through eight, they were Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Purple Gold, Sapphire, Ruby, and Diamond Spirit Masters.

However, the Great Soul Arenas did not belong to either of the Two Great Empires or Spirit Hall. They were a Third-party force, founded by the Seven Great Spirit Master Families of the Continent, and were nearly as wealthy as nations.

After receiving his Iron Spirit Master Badge, Wang Xiao examined it. His name, "Ximen Chuiniu," was engraved upon it. To avoid exposing his identity, he could only use a false name. Then he headed with Hu Liena toward the One-on-one Spirit Dueling Area.

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