"Besides, I'm your big brother. Would I ever hurt you?"
"And Tang San isn't a good person. Be careful, and don't get too close to him."
"But..."
Xiao Wu looked at Bai Ying, a trace of hesitation and confusion flashing through her eyes. His words made her feel somewhat uneasy, but she couldn't refute him. After all, in her heart, Bai Ying had always been the good big brother who loved and cared for her.
Bai Ying looked at Xiao Wu's expression and sighed softly inwardly. He knew his words might be difficult for her to accept.
"Xiao Wu, you have to trust me." Bai Ying's tone softened. "I won't hurt you. I just hope you can avoid people who mean you harm. Tang San... isn't someone you can handle."
"Okay, I understand."
"Let's go. We'll get something to eat first." Bai Ying's words were like a spring breeze, scattering the gloom in Xiao Wu's heart. The moment she heard the words "get something to eat," her eyes lit up, as though all her troubles had been swept away by the temptation of good food.
She jumped up happily, her face revealing an innocent, childlike smile. "Yay! Yay! There's something good to eat!" Xiao Wu's voice was full of anticipation and excitement.
Seeing Xiao Wu like this, Bai Ying also felt a trace of warmth in his heart. He reached out and gently rubbed her head, then the two of them walked toward the cafeteria together.
Nuoding Academy's cafeteria was indeed an exceptionally bustling place. They passed through the thronging crowd and arrived at the second floor. Unlike the noisy environment on the first floor, the second floor was especially quiet, and its decorations were more refined as well. Only a few students sat there. Clearly, the prices here were beyond what ordinary people could afford.
Bai Ying ordered several specialty dishes with practiced ease. Every dish was a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate, making one's mouth water. Xiao Wu's eyes shone like two little stars. She eagerly picked up her chopsticks and sampled these delicacies that were usually so difficult to enjoy.
"Delicious! Delicious!" Xiao Wu ate with great relish, completely forgetting her earlier troubles. Seeing her satisfied expression, Bai Ying felt immensely gratified as well.
As they were leaving, Xiao Wu looked at the dishes Wang Sheng and the others were eating on the first floor. Most of them looked unappetizing.
Bai Ying naturally understood what Xiao Wu was thinking, so he simply invited the entire class to eat with them. However, he looked around the cafeteria and failed to notice Tang San.
"Strange. Where's Tang San?"
After leaving the cafeteria, he saw Yu Xiaogang together with Tang San again.
After arriving at the teachers' dormitory, Bai Ying officially began guiding Xiao Wu in her cultivation.
He hadn't spent all those years idling around in the Spirit Hall's library. His understanding of Martial Soul theory far surpassed that of ordinary people. In addition, the Peerless Douluo from the Worship Hall often taught him about Martial Soul knowledge.
Their experience was something Yu Xiaogang could never compare with.
"Xiao Wu, starting today, I'll guide you in your cultivation. You have to listen to me, understand?"
"Big Brother, you know how to guide someone's cultivation too?"
"Of course. I'm much stronger than some Grandmaster. All right, before that, absorb this Spirit Bone."
What Bai Ying took out was the Spirit Bone that Xiao Wu's mother had sacrificed to him. Because of his Martial Soul, he couldn't absorb Spirit Bones, so he had kept it in a storage-type Soul Tool all this time. Now, it was just right for Xiao Wu.
When she saw the Spirit Bone, Xiao Wu's eyes shifted, and tears began to flow uncontrollably. From its aura, she knew that this was the Spirit Bone her mother had left behind after sacrificing herself to Bai Ying.
"This is your mother's Spirit Bone. Using it on you means returning it to its rightful owner."
"Big Brother, but this was something Mother left for you. I can't take it."
Bai Ying sighed and lightly tapped Xiao Wu on the head.
"Big Brother, what are you doing?"
"You really are a silly little sister. My Martial Soul is special, and I can't absorb any Spirit Bones. So this Spirit Bone is completely useless to me. Besides, your mother already gave me a Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Ring, which I'm immensely grateful for. I had originally intended to leave this Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone for you."
"I understand, Big Brother."
The Spirit Bone radiated a faint pink light, as though it contained endless warmth and affection. When Xiao Wu pressed it firmly against her forehead, the light instantly softened, like a mother's touch—warm and benevolent.
Xiao Wu closed her eyes and devoted herself completely to absorbing the Spirit Bone. Her body gradually began to emit a faint pink halo, resonating with the light of the Spirit Bone.
It was completely absorbed in no time.
"Big Brother, I did it!"
Xiao Wu was extremely excited. Bai Ying said calmly, "Good. How about we have a match?"
"Remember to release your full strength. Don't hold back. Let me see exactly how far you've progressed."
Xiao Wu nodded, anticipation and curiosity flashing in her eyes. She also wanted to know just how powerful her mother's Spirit Bone was now that she had absorbed it.
"Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone skill, Teleportation."
Xiao Wu appeared before Bai Ying almost instantly and immediately used her Soft Skill. One jade foot shot toward him with incredible speed.
"Second Soul Skill, Shadow Dragon Claw."
"Third Soul Skill, Invincible Golden Body."
A layer of golden light covered Bai Ying, while his right arm transformed into a claw-like shape covered in wisps of black mist, looking terrifying.
Xiao Wu's attack had no effect at all. After realizing that her soul skill was ineffective against Bai Ying, she took advantage of the momentum and brought both legs upward, locking them tightly around Bai Ying's neck. She was just about to use her flexibility technique to throw him out.
The next moment, Bai Ying reacted even faster and flew directly into the air. Her technique stalled for an instant midair. Seizing that momentary pause, he yanked her down violently.
"Is this your full strength? If so, you're no match for me."
Not bad, not bad. Those legs are really something. Xiao Wu truly lives up to the name Soft Bone Rabbit. The flexibility of her body is on a completely different level from those models in my previous life.
These legs are so slender. This feels great.
Xiao Wu laughed and said, "Big Brother, you're underestimating me too much."
In an instant, one foot hooked around Bai Ying's neck, followed by the other. Her two legs clamped tightly around his neck, and she then unleashed Eight Section Fall.
"As long as I land the first throw, you won't have any chance to resist. This time, I'm going to win."
A wicked smile appeared at the corner of Bai Ying's mouth. "Is that all?"
"First Soul Skill, Shadow Dragon Roar."
"Third Soul Skill, Invincible Golden Body."
A tremendous dragon roar rang out, causing Xiao Wu's mind to go blank. Her entire body involuntarily fell downward.
"Watch out!"
Seeing Xiao Wu about to fall, Bai Ying hurriedly caught her in midair and reversed their direction.
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