Tang San Kneels, Enthusiastic Citizen Little Wu

In the Star Dou Great Forest.

All the Flying Mushroom Sausages had been used up, forcing Tang San to land.

At that moment, Xiao Wu's safety was the only thing on his mind. He had not noticed at all that a soul beast had already set its sights on him.

The Peerless Dragon Serpent Couple had entered the forest much later than in the original timeline. By now, they had yet to encounter the Man Faced Demon Spider.

Having not expended three chances to spit silk, the Man Faced Demon Spider's strength could not be underestimated.

Seeing that the time was right, the Man Faced Demon Spider launched a surprise attack.

Tang San had not deactivated his Purple Demon Eyes, and he caught the sudden disturbance in his sight.

He reacted swiftly, relying on the Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track to evade the stab of its spider legs.

Facing a Man Faced Demon Spider in peak condition, Tang San had no way to deal with it.

Not to mention that this one was two thousand years old; even ordinary Soul Elders were no match for it.

Even with all his Hidden Weapons unleashed, he could only barely slow its assault.

Tang San fell into a grueling battle. To save Xiao Wu, he erupted with astonishing strength.

For a time, the Man Faced Demon Spider seemed unable to take him down.

Elsewhere.

After several exchanges, the Dire Bear knew it was outmatched and fled through the forest like a madman.

Wu Qi and the other two chased closely behind it. Unfortunately, the creature happened to run straight into the Man Faced Demon Spider battling Tang San.

Seeing some blind fool getting in its way, the Man Faced Demon Spider spat silk at it, trapping it where it stood.

Wu Qi noticed the Man Faced Demon Spider. At that moment, it had undoubtedly done them a huge favor.

"Changkong, finish it off. I'll hold back that Man Faced Demon Spider."

The Man Faced Demon Spider's silk wrapped the Dire Bear up like a dumpling. Even with its sharp bear claws, it could not break free with its entire body bound so tightly.

Qian Gu Changkong swung his Coiling Dragon Staff and easily killed it.

A purple Soul Ring floated in midair, casting a streak of violet glow across the dark forest.

The moment Wu Qi saw the Man Faced Demon Spider, his first instinct was to kill it.

He did not know which Man Faced Demon Spider's Soul Ring Tang San had absorbed in the original timeline. If he killed one more, perhaps Tang San would fail to obtain the Eight Spider Soul Bone.

Unfortunately, after forcing back the Man Faced Demon Spider, he happened to notice Tang San not far away.

"Tang San, why are you here?"

By this point, Xiao Wu had already been taken away by the Titan Giant Ape.

How could Tang San possibly keep up with the Titan Giant Ape's speed? After being left behind, all he could do was wander blindly through the forest.

If so, wouldn't this Man Faced Demon Spider provide Tang San with the Eight Spider Soul Bone?

Seeing a familiar face, Tang San relaxed slightly. "What should I call you, friend? Will you join me in killing this Man Faced Demon Spider?"

Soon, Ning Rongrong's boost fell upon Wu Qi, making his attacks even fiercer.

Since Wu Qi had run into it, there was no reason for him to hand the soul bone over to Tang San.

The Man Faced Demon Spider was not skilled at head-on combat to begin with. Seeing how overwhelmingly powerful its opponent was, it burrowed into an underground hole and vanished without a trace.

With the danger temporarily lifted, Tang San let out a breath. "Brother Wu, Xiao Wu was taken by the Titan Giant Ape. Could you come with me to save her?"

Wu Qi refused outright. "No!"

The Titan Giant Ape was a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. Even if he wanted to help, he lacked the strength to do so.

Besides, the Soul Ring could only last for two hours. If they followed Tang San in pursuit, who knew when they would find Xiao Wu?

Their mission this time was to help Qian Gu Changkong hunt a soul beast. There was no reason to invite further trouble.

Knowing how the future would unfold, he naturally knew that Xiao Wu would be fine. Tang San was worrying for nothing.

At Wu Qi's signal, Qian Gu Changkong sat down cross-legged and drew the Soul Ring over with a curl of his fingers, attaching it to his martial soul.

Seeing this, Tang San's face turned ashen. But for Xiao Wu's sake, he had to do something.

With a thud.

Under the astonished gazes of Wu Qi and the others, Tang San actually dropped to his knees.

Qian Gu Changkong even gave up absorbing the Soul Ring, rising to his feet and looking at Tang San in confusion.

"Brother Wu, I know this is asking too much, and it makes me seem selfish. But Xiao Wu is my sister, and my only family by my side."

"If you are willing to help me bring Xiao Wu back, I, Tang San, am willing to repay you for the rest of my life, serving you like an ox or a horse."

Wu Qi did not dare accept Tang San's promise.

The two sides were destined to become enemies. If he used that promise to "threaten" Tang San in the future, it would probably be courting death.

Ning Rongrong snorted coldly and crossed her arms over her chest. "We don't know you that well. Don't try to play the sympathy card. This is the Soul Beast Forest, a lawless place!"

Wu Qi had a new idea.

If he let Tang San leave, he would very likely encounter the Man Faced Demon Spider again. Who knew whether he would obtain the Eight Spider Soul Bone because of it?

Since Tang San had come begging him of his own accord, why not do him a favor while conveniently ruining his opportunity?

After all, he was a helpful citizen.

"Tang San, the Titan Giant Ape is one of the rulers of the Star Dou Great Forest. In my opinion, even if we chase after it, we'd only be throwing our lives away."

Then he changed the subject. "However, since you've asked me for help, we won't just stand by and do nothing."

"We definitely can't accompany you in pursuing it, but I see that your strength has already reached level thirty. How about we help you hunt your third Soul Ring?"

"Once you break through to Soul Elder, you'll have some ability to protect yourself before going after them. The chances of saving Xiao Wu will also be greater. What do you think?"

Tang San pondered for a moment before nodding in agreement.

He had already had this thought when they encountered the Man Faced Demon Spider earlier.

However, his own strength was limited, and he could not hunt a soul beast alone.

Ning Rongrong was confused. "Brother Wu Qi, why are you helping him? We—"

Wu Qi did not explain.

There was no way to explain something like this. He couldn't exactly say that he knew how the future would unfold.

In the original timeline, even though Tang San's side had ultimately won, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had undoubtedly been the biggest loser.

One had to know that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had provided Tang San with immense help throughout his growth. Yet how had Tang San repaid them!?

Sword Bone Douluo had fallen, and even the Hidden Weapons in their possession had been taken back by Tang San. Moreover, Ning Rongrong and Oscar had not even left behind descendants before being taken to the God Realm.

The Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Spirit that Ning Fengzhi had always yearned for had also failed to be passed down.

By doing this, Wu Qi was indirectly helping the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect vent its grievances.

"Your spirit is Blue Silver Grass, right? On our way here, we encountered a fourteen-hundred-year-old Thorny Devil Vine. If you're willing, we can go hunt it now."

Tang San knew that he had no right to choose.

For Xiao Wu's sake, he had to obtain his third Soul Ring as quickly as possible, even if it meant going against Yu Xiaogang's wishes.

Before plant-type soul beasts broke through to one hundred thousand years, they could not move their bodies.

And low-age plant-type soul beasts had a very limited attack range.

Wu Qi's group of three and Tang San attacked at once, quickly killing the Thorny Devil Vine.

As Tang San entered the state of absorbing the Soul Ring, Qian Gu Changkong could not help muttering, "Wu Ge, you've never liked meddling in other people's affairs. Why did you suddenly decide to help Tang San today?"

He always felt that Wu Qi had some other motive, but he had no evidence.

Wu Qi chuckled and gave a casual explanation. "Tang San is a devoted man. He fights for love. That's worthy of respect."

"Alright, hurry up and absorb your Soul Ring too. Don't take too long."