I'm her brother, who are you?

Half a month later.

Fasnuo Province, Nuoding City.

As a small city on the border of the Heaven Dou Empire, its prosperity could naturally not compare to the majestic Spirit City, but it had the advantage of being remote and peaceful, filled with the everyday bustle of life.

Xuan Hao wore a set of understated yet high-quality black close-fitting clothes. He concealed his signature silver hair with a hood, trying his best to blend in with the crowd as he walked.

After having lunch at a relatively clean restaurant, Xuan Hao inquired about the location of Nuoding Junior Soul Master Academy.

He absolutely could not go to the Spirit Hall branch.

Although it was remote, it was still an affiliated institution of Spirit Hall.

If Bibi Dong managed to trace her way to Nuoding City and find Xiao Wu, that would be extremely awkward.

He absolutely dared not keep Xiao Wu by his side.

He could barely protect himself now; bringing a hundred-thousand-year Spirit Beast around with him would be like being a moving target.

On the other hand, this Nuoding Academy, though a bit run-down, had "Clear Sky Douluo" Tang Hao, who was living in seclusion here and forging iron, secretly watching over his son Tang San. Xiao Wu staying by Tang San's side would be like hiding in plain sight; she would be safer there than anywhere else.

Outside Nuoding Junior Soul Master Academy.

As the only Soul Master Academy in Nuoding City, the gatekeeper here had always been someone who judged people by their appearance.

Normally, if he saw a student who dressed ordinarily, he would act incredibly arrogant.

But today, when Xuan Hao approached the main gate, the situation was completely different.

The gatekeeper was originally leaning lazily on his chair, basking in the sun. His peripheral vision caught sight of someone approaching, and just as he was about to put on airs and demand, "What do you want?", he looked up and saw Xuan Hao's finely crafted attire.

But the fabric, the cut – it was clearly high-end merchandise from a big city.

Not to mention how this young man walked with a commanding presence, exuding a subtle nobility that made it difficult to look directly at him.

"This... Young Master, are you?"

The gatekeeper quickly threw away his toothpick and put on a fawning smile as he approached.

Xuan Hao spoke no nonsense. Golden light flashed in his eyes, and his crimson-gold vertical pupils appeared instantly. A faint Dragon Might flickered and vanished.

"I'm here to find someone," Xuan Hao said coldly. "Any problems?"

"N-no, no, no problems! Absolutely no problems!"

The gatekeeper's legs felt weak when Xuan Hao's golden eyes glared at him, and cold sweat instantly broke out.

A Soul Master!

And this aura was far more terrifying than that of the academy's teachers!

"You, please come in! I was blind and didn't recognize you. Just go straight in!"

The gatekeeper bowed so low his waist nearly touched the ground, not daring to ask for a pass or letter of introduction, for fear of angering this young ancestor who seemed to have a profound background.

After entering the academy, Xuan Hao skillfully found the Academic Affairs Office.

It was the start of the school year, and several teachers in the office were organizing new student records.

"Knock, knock."

Xuan Hao tapped his fingers on the desk.

Director Su, the head of academic affairs, was buried in his documents. He looked up impatiently when he heard the sound, "Who is it? Why are you knocking... Huh?"

When he saw Xuan Hao, who stood before the desk with an extraordinary aura, the reprimand that was about to come out of his mouth was swallowed back, replaced by a gentle expression. "This student, are you a new student reporting for duty?"

"I'm not here to study, I'm looking for someone," Xuan Hao said faintly. "Do you have a little girl here with innate full Spirit Power and a Soft Bone Rabbit Spirit?"

"Soft Bone Rabbit? Innate full Spirit Power?"

Director Su was stunned for a moment, then a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. "Are you referring to that work-study student?"

"Yes, that's her," Xuan Hao nodded. "Did she arrive?"

"She did, she just arrived this morning," Director Su answered subconsciously. "That little girl is quite lively. She brought proof from her village and has already completed the registration."

Saying this, Director Su suddenly realized and asked hesitantly, "Uh... who are you to her?"

"I'm her brother," Xuan Hao said, then turned to leave. "Thanks."

"Hey, wait! Do you know where she's staying?" Director Su called from behind.

"Where else would a work-study student stay? Dormitory Seven."

Xuan Hao didn't look back, waved his hand, and disappeared outside.

Director Su watched his retreating figure, scratched his head, and muttered in confusion, "Nowadays, can work-study students' brothers dress so expensively? And wasn't that little girl an orphan..."

Leaving the Academic Affairs Office, Xuan Hao headed straight for the dormitory building.

Although it was Xuan Hao's first time at Nuoding Academy, he could guess the layout of such a junior academy almost perfectly with his eyes closed.

As the only dormitory for work-study students in the entire academy, Dormitory Seven had the worst conditions and was naturally located in the most remote area.

"Who else?!"

A clear, melodious, yet somewhat arrogant voice came from the dormitory, "Who else isn't convinced? Sister Xiao Wu will beat you all until you are until you are!"

Xuan Hao stood at the entrance, looking inside through the half-open door.

In the open space in the center of the dormitory, a little girl in a pink outfit, wearing rabbit ear decorations on her head, was standing with her hands on her hips, triumphantly stepping on a wooden bed.

And in a corner not far away, a thin, small, dark figure was silently tidying his bed.

Although he seemed calm, his eyes occasionally darted towards the girl in pink, as if he was quite wary of her strength.

Tang San?

Xuan Hao instantly sensed Tang San's unusual aura. After all, he was a mixed-breed.

And the pink-clad girl who was showing off was naturally Xiao Wu.

"This girl is living quite well."

Xuan Hao looked at the lively Xiao Wu and breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed she hadn't been demoralized by A Rou's death. Instead, she had hidden her grief deep in her heart and was using this carefree way to disguise herself.

"Knock, knock, knock."

Xuan Hao reached out and knocked on the door frame, making a crisp sound.

The noise in the dormitory instantly quieted down, and all eyes turned to the entrance.

When they saw the young man standing in the backlight, with silver hair and an ethereal aura, everyone was stunned for a moment.

What a beautiful person!

Xiao Wu also turned her head. The moment she saw Xuan Hao's face, her originally arrogant little face instantly turned pale, her body trembled uncontrollably, and her eyes immediately turned red. Fear and hatred intertwined in her heart, but she suppressed it and didn't act out, just stared intently at Xuan Hao.

Tang San seemed to have noticed Xiao Wu's abnormality, frowned slightly, and subtly took a step forward, looking at Xuan Hao vigilantly.

"Who are you?" Tang San asked in a deep voice.

Xuan Hao ignored Tang San. After approaching Nuoding City, he hadn't felt the palpitations of facing a Titled Douluo, that fatal sense of threat. This meant that Tang Hao was not near Nuoding Academy at least for now.

If Tang Hao were watching from the shadows, he wouldn't have come directly to Xiao Wu like this. It would be awkward to be targeted by Tang the Great Hammer.

Xuan Hao walked straight up to Xiao Wu and flicked her forehead.

"Hiss--"

Xiao Wu cried out in pain, instinctively covering her forehead. The brewing emotions of grief and indignation were instantly interrupted. She was stunned by this flick and stared blankly at the young man she both hated and feared.

"You've gotten so capable that you don't even tell me when you're going out, huh?"

Xuan Hao looked down at her, his tone carrying the sternness of an elder brother who was disappointed in his sibling:

"You ran off to this backwater place without a word. Do you know how long I've been looking for you? Do you know how worried I was?"

"Or do you think your mediocre skills are enough to walk all over the outside world?"

"You..." Xiao Wu opened her mouth, and tears finally streamed down her face, "You scoundrel..."

"Alright, stop embarrassing yourself here."

Xuan Hao didn't give her a chance to vent her emotions, nor did he intend to let her say anything shocking in public.

He grabbed Xiao Wu's slender wrist, applied a little force, and pulled her out of the dormitory without allowing her to refuse.

"Come out with me, I have something to say to you."

"I'm not going! Let go of me!"

Xiao Wu struggled desperately, trying to shake off Xuan Hao's hand. But her meager strength was like a mayfly trying to shake a tree in front of Xuan Hao.

"Stop!"

"Let her go! She doesn't want to go with you!"

Saying that, Tang San stepped forward using Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track and reached out to grab Xuan Hao's shoulder.

Xuan Hao paused his steps, didn't look back, just slightly turned his face, his pupils contracting into vertical, golden-red eyes, and glanced behind him.

"I'm talking to my sister, why are you interrupting?"

"Get lost!"

Tang San's face turned pale, and his body froze in place, watching as Xuan Hao, pulling a stunned Xiao Wu, walked out of the entrance of Dormitory Seven.

It wasn't until their figures disappeared that Tang San suddenly came to his senses, his back drenched in cold sweat.

"What a terrifying aura..." Tang San murmured to himself, his eyes full of apprehension. "Xiao Wu has a brother like this?"