Tang San's Chicken Blood

"You—you—you're a pig!"

In Nuoding Academy's cafeteria, Xiao Wu's eyes widened as she watched Lin Xuan devour a large steamed bun in three bites. She was so shocked she could barely speak coherently.

After the battle on the back mountain at noon, Lin Xuan had already become famous in a single fight—one against twenty, easily crushing a group of self-funded students. At Nuoding Academy, where everyone was an elementary school student, such a record was practically a Mythical Existence.

Now, recognizing Lin Xuan in the academy could not have been easier: the delicate and cute boy with bright and spirited eyes who could scarf down more than twenty steamed buns in one sitting had to be him.

So as he walked along, every student who recognized Lin Xuan instinctively stepped aside. No one dared provoke him lightly. After all, no one wanted to run into Bad Luck with a ruthless person who could fight twenty people alone.

A huge appetite equaled great strength—this formula had been thoroughly proven by Lin Xuan. People used to tease him about how much he ate, but now no one dared Speak Much. Only Xiao Wu still stubbornly insisted on competing with him in appetite.

"If you can't out-eat me, don't make excuses." Lin Xuan's lips curved slightly. The feeling of openly "bullying" Xiao Wu was unexpectedly rather nice.

By now, after forcibly stuffing down three steamed buns, Xiao Wu was so bloated that her eyes were rolling back. Yet Lin Xuan remained Calm and Composed, slowly chewing another large, hard white steamed bun as though he were not eating Staple Food, but snacks.

Though Xiao Wu was Puffed Up with anger, she was not foolish at all—in the Soul Beast World, beings like Lin Xuan, who were not bulky yet could eat an absurd amount, were often Extremely Terrifying.

Their Digestive Ability was astonishing, and their Energy Consumption was equally terrifying. That meant their strength was bound to be outrageously powerful.

Though she was not sure whether humans followed the same rule, Xiao Wu could clearly sense the immense Bloodline Power within Lin Xuan.

After taking human form, soul beasts needed to Absorb Human Aura to Assist Cultivation, making her especially sensitive to the aura of young creatures. Bedding that looked utterly ordinary to others gave off a golden Warm Light in her eyes;

while Lin Xuan himself was more like a little sun, continuously radiating an aura that made her feel at ease.

This attraction was like a Pure Yang Body in a Fantasy World encountering a spirit creature that needed to Absorb Yang Energy—it was simply impossible to resist.

"By the way, Xiao Wu, who brought you here to study? Village Chief Grandpa brought me here from our village." Lin Xuan asked as if casually, though his eyes quietly watched Xiao Wu's reaction.

He had discovered a Strange Phenomenon: Xiao Wu did not even know what money was and had absolutely no Concept of Money. This meant she most likely had never lived in Human Society. Otherwise, she could not possibly know nothing about money.

Then who had the ability to send her from the Star Dou Great Forest, Tens of Thousands of Miles Away, to Nuoding City? The answer was nearly obvious—one of her two younger brothers, the Sky Azure Bull Python or the Titan Giant Ape.

"Me? Da Ming brought me here." Xiao Wu blurted it out without even thinking.

Lin Xuan narrowed his eyes slightly, Alarm Bells Ringing in his heart. To him and Xiao Wu, Tang Hao was like a Time Bomb—normally he seemed like No Threat at all, but once the Crucial Moment came,

he might undergo Instant Detonation and take their lives. Xiao Wu had not become close with Tang San, yet she spent every day clinging to him, this "useless Innate Level 3 kid." Who knew whether Tang Hao might, for Xiao Wu's Soul Ring, conveniently eliminate him as well?

But if he wanted to borrow the Sky Azure Bull Python's strength to deal with Tang Hao, how could he explain his identity? He should not have known Tang Hao existed. It simply Doesn't Make Sense, and would instead Bring Trouble Upon Himself.

Lin Xuan fell into a dilemma. No matter what he chose, it seemed he would have to face the threat of either a Titled Douluo or a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.

Seeing Lin Xuan deep in thought, Xiao Wu stopped making a fuss. She simply rested her chin on her hand and watched him eat mechanically like a robot, her eyes filled with curiosity.

When the last bite of steamed bun went down, the conflict in Lin Xuan's eyes Gradually Darkened.

Why was he thinking so much? With the speed of a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, the Sky Azure Bull Python might already have returned to the Star Dou Great Forest. His worries were completely meaningless.

Besides, the best protection for Xiao Wu was to let her Remain Ignorant. Tang Hao wanted more than just Soul Bones. If he wanted to Take All, he would have to wait until Tang San had grown to a certain point.

And if tragedy was to be avoided, Tang San and Xiao Wu had better not have any Emotional Entanglement.

By stepping into this situation himself, perhaps he could become a Chess Piece that kept their feelings apart. That might not necessarily be a bad thing.

"Come on. I'll take you out to Buy Some Things." Lin Xuan looked at Xiao Wu and smiled faintly.

Xiao Wu had come to the academy empty-handed and did not even have basic Daily Necessities. He had no intention of sharing a bed with her. Besides, as the Boss of the Seventh Dormitory, it was only right for him to Take Care Of his only female "underling."

"Buy things? Is it Delicious Food?" Xiao Wu's eyes Instantly Brightened, and her Bloated Feeling seemed to vanish at once.

"No, I'm buying you some Daily Necessities. Otherwise, you'll have to sleep on a Hard Bed tonight." Lin Xuan stood and led the way outside.

"Hey, wait for me!" Xiao Wu hurried after him.

"Don't call me 'hey.' Loser Admits Defeat. Starting today, you have to call me Boss." With both hands in his pockets, Lin Xuan strolled out of the cafeteria. The students he encountered all stepped aside, while Xiao Wu, Full of Vitality, quickly chased after him. Together, they formed a strange sight at the cafeteria entrance.

Neither of them noticed Tang San and Yu Xiaogang watching the scene from a distant corner on the second floor of the cafeteria.

Seeing Xiao Wu and Lin Xuan Bickering, Tang San felt inexplicably stifled and uncomfortable. Why did they get to laugh so happily?

"Teacher, have you noticed anything?" Tang San could not help asking, his gaze Staring Tightly at Lin Xuan's Back View.

Yu Xiaogang shook his head, his expression complicated as he sighed.

"His Soul Power is only Level 3, yet he possesses strength that overwhelms Soul Masters of the Same Realm. His great appetite is likely related to his physique. It is undoubtedly Innate Divine Strength.

"Yet beings like him rarely have poor talent. I truly do not know whether he is lucky or unlucky."

Looking at Lin Xuan was like looking at his former self.

He had been born noble, while Lin Xuan possessed Innate Divine Strength; his Soul Power had been low, and Lin Xuan likewise had Innate Deficiency.

Both had advantages others could hardly hope to match, yet both were Dragged Down by their own Soul Power talent.

If one said Lin Xuan was lucky, his Innate Soul Power was only Level 3. If one said he was unlucky, his Innate Level 3 still came with strength talent far beyond his peers. It could only be said that Fate Plays Tricks.

"Xiao San, remember this: on Douluo Continent, Soul Power reigns supreme."

Yu Xiaogang turned to Tang San, his tone solemn. "So what if he has Innate Divine Strength? His Innate Soul Power has Destined his future achievements to peak at no higher than Soul Ancestor.

"But you possess the potential to become a Titled Douluo. By then, the difference between you will be as vast as the Vast Difference between heaven and abyss.

"He is only relying on his strength for Temporary Arrogance. Once you obtain your First Soul Ring, you will be able to Instant Crush him."

These words were like a bowl of chicken blood, instantly invigorating Tang San. He nodded, his eyes becoming resolute. "I understand, Teacher."

Temporary Gains and Losses meant nothing. The one who laughed last was the true winner.

"Come on. Let's go back and make preparations."

As Yu Xiaogang spoke, he raised his head and led Tang San toward the dormitory.

"Tomorrow, I'll take you out to Hunt Soul Beast and obtain your First Soul Ring. Then you'll Truly Understand the difference between an Ordinary Person and a Soul Master."

Tang San followed behind Yu Xiaogang, his eyes full of longing for the Soul Master World.

Meanwhile, on the Other Side, Lin Xuan brought Xiao Wu to the market in Nuoding City. The streets bustled with traffic, and Cries of Vendors rang out One After Another. Xiao Wu looked around curiously, finding everything fresh and new. Like a Curious Baby, she pointed at Sugar Figures by the roadside and asked what they were one moment, then got drawn in by the fragrant pastries the next, tugging on Lin Xuan's sleeve and refusing to leave.

"Boss, what's that sweet thing?" Xiao Wu pointed at a Sugar Figure, her eyes sparkling.

"A Sugar Figure. It's made from sugar. It tastes good, but you can't eat too much, or you'll get Cavities." Even so, Lin Xuan bought her a rabbit-shaped Sugar Figure.

Xiao Wu happily accepted it and carefully Took a Lick. The sweet flavor made her beam. "It's so good! Boss, have a bite too!"

Lin Xuan shook his head. "You eat it. I don't like sweet things."

He led Xiao Wu into a General Store and bought bedding, Toiletries, Change of Clothes, and other Daily Necessities. Xiao Wu had no Concept of Money when it came to these things. Whatever Lin Xuan chose, she nodded and said it was fine. The whole time, she focused on nibbling her Sugar Figure, occasionally looking up and giving Lin Xuan a sweet smile.

Seeing Xiao Wu's innocent appearance, the gloom in Lin Xuan's heart Gradually Darkened. No matter how many dangers the future held, at least for now, he was quite willing to protect this Young Girl.

After buying everything, Lin Xuan carried the heavy bundle while Xiao Wu walked beside him, eating her Sugar Figure and chattering away. As the sun set, their Shadows stretched long behind them, creating a warm and beautiful scene.

By the time they returned to the academy, the sky had Gradually Darkened. When Wang Sheng and the others saw Lin Xuan return with Xiao Wu and A Large Pile of things, they hurried forward to help. The work-study students of the Seventh Dormitory had long regarded Xiao Wu as One of Us and enthusiastically helped her Make the Bed and Tidy Up her Daily Necessities.

Xiao Wu looked at the Brand New bed, then at the enthusiastic work-study students around her, and broke into a radiant smile. "Thank You, everyone! And Thank You too, Boss!"

"You're Welcome, Sister Xiao Wu!" everyone Responded in Unison.

Just moments ago, Xiao Wu had displayed her Innate Full Soul Power talent and impressed them once again.