Xiao Wu's Correct Worldview

Outside the Star Dou Great Forest, Lu Chen and Xiao Wu brought the unconscious maiden to a hidden cave.

Lu Chen looked at the maiden's injured abdomen and took out a small knife to cut open the tight leather clothing on her body.

With a "ripping" sound, the leather clothing tore open, revealing a hideous wound in front of Lu Chen and Xiao Wu.

The surface of the wound was covered with a layer of dark scabs, and pale yellow pus was still seeping from underneath, slowly sliding down mixed with dark red blood beads. The surrounding skin was abnormally flushed, clearly not a fresh wound.

"Hiss..." Xiao Wu gasped and said, "With such a serious injury, how did she manage to hold on until now?"

Lu Chen took out a bottle of clear water and a clean towel, carefully cleaning all the dirty blood from the wound.

Then he picked up the small knife and scraped away the gray and white rotten flesh around the wound bit by bit.

Although the Ink Scale Forest Python was not poisonous, its mouth contained countless bacteria. If not careful, even a Soul Master could perish.

Xiao Wu covered her eyes, unwilling to see such a bloody scene.

"Mmm..."

The maiden's brows furrowed, and fine cold sweat instantly beaded on her forehead. She unconsciously gritted her teeth, and a barely audible groan of pain escaped her throat.

Half an hour later, Lu Chen put down the small knife stained with blood, took out some white hemostatic powder, and sprinkled it evenly on the wound. He then carefully bandaged the wound with bandages.

After finishing everything, Lu Chen put away his things and looked at the maiden who was still unconscious beside him. He thought to himself: I really didn't expect to meet her here.

Lu Chen had already guessed the maiden's identity. With an angel's face and a devil's figure, this maiden was likely Zhu Zhuqing of the Hell Spirit Cat!

Xiao Wu came to Lu Chen's side, took a handkerchief, and wiped the sweat from Lu Chen's face. She asked curiously, "Lu Chen, why do you think she came to the Star Dou Great Forest alone?"

Lu Chen gave Xiao Wu a sideways glance, his tone carrying a hint of teasing, and retorted, "When Grandpa and I accompanied you to hunt for a soul ring before, didn't someone also sneak away when we weren't paying attention?"

Xiao Wu's cheeks flushed at his words. Feeling guilty, she changed the subject and went to the side to light a fire.

The firelight reflected on Lu Chen's face, adding a touch of charm to his handsome and refined appearance.

Xiao Wu stared at Lu Chen's face and thought to herself: Last time Da Ming said the aura of my soul beast had disappeared... If that's the case, can I follow him forever and go to Heaven Dou Royal Academy with him in a year?

Lu Chen took out several processed fish, threaded them onto branches, and placed them by the fire to roast.

Before long, a rich fragrance began to fill the air above the campfire. The fish gradually turned golden yellow, and with the strong aroma, it was exceptionally tempting.

Xiao Wu could no longer hold back. Her eyes lit up as she stared at the roasted fish on the grill. Ever since she tasted Lu Chen's roasted meat at the academy last time, she had been completely captivated by his cooking skills. It was just a pity that he rarely cooked personally.

The grease sizzled under the flames, and a rich fragrance continuously erupted from the fish's belly.

"It's ready, let's eat!"

Before Lu Chen could finish speaking, Xiao Wu had already picked up a string of roasted fish and sat aside, shouting "It's hot!" while carefully eating it.

Just then, Zhu Zhuqing's brows moved slightly, and her slender eyelashes trembled.

Lu Chen noticed Zhu Zhuqing waking up and handed her a bottle of water, saying gently, "You're awake? Have some water first."

Zhu Zhuqing looked at the water in Lu Chen's hand, her eyes filled with vigilance, and said coldly, "Thank you for saving me. I have my own water."

Lu Chen looked at Zhu Zhuqing's defensive posture and didn't insist. He sat back beside Xiao Wu and continued to roast the fish.

Xiao Wu, however, held her roasted fish and brought it closer to Zhu Zhuqing, "Hello, my name is Xiao Wu! The 'Wu' from dancing!"

Zhu Zhuqing looked at Xiao Wu's pure as water eyes and slowly said, "Hello, Zhu Zhuqing!"

They talked about something, and Zhu Zhuqing actually took the roasted fish from Xiao Wu's hand and took a careful bite.

As Zhu Zhuqing's teeth made contact with the roasted fish, a slight cracking sound was heard. The charred fish skin split open, and the tender fish meat inside, along with the scalding juice, gushed out.

A hint of surprise flashed in Zhu Zhuqing's beautiful eyes. She hadn't expected that a youth of similar age to her would have such excellent cooking skills.

Lu Chen watched the two maidens gradually become familiar with each other and thought to himself with a depressed look: Do I look like a bad person?

During her conversation with Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing gradually let down her guard against Lu Chen. Her tone carried an apology as she said, "Lu Chen, I'm sorry, just now..."

Lu Chen smiled faintly and didn't say anything.

Xiao Wu looked at Zhu Zhuqing's wound and asked curiously, "Zhuqing, why did you come to the Star Dou Great Forest alone?"

"To become stronger!" Zhu Zhuqing's voice was not loud, but it carried an undeniable firmness.

Lu Chen looked at Zhu Zhuqing's almost obsessive expression and sighed helplessly.

While chatting with Xiao Wu, they also learned that Zhu Zhuqing was looking for an academy known as "only accepting monsters, not commoners."

When Xiao Wu heard this, she complained, "This school sounds like a scam. It feels just like that hypocritical Yu Xiao Gang!"

Zhu Zhuqing asked curiously, "Who is Yu Xiao Gang?"

The thought of Yu Xiao Gang's hypocritical appearance made Xiao Wu's tone full of contempt, "Yu Xiao Gang is a lunatic who only lives in fantasy, spending all day dreaming of becoming a 'Master'."

Xiao Wu suddenly said, "Zhuqing, why don't you come to Heaven Dou Royal Academy with us? That Shrek Academy sounds unreliable!"

Lu Chen nodded repeatedly at Xiao Wu's words. Xiao Wu's worldview had become quite correct under his subtle influence.

How could Shrek Academy be a good place? A dean who was a swindler, a vice-dean who was a wanted criminal by the Martial Soul Hall; among their students were a lecherous tiger and a lecherous chicken; compared to these two, Oscar was the most normal person there.

Looking at Xiao Wu's carefree demeanor, Zhu Zhuqing's expression suddenly became hesitant. Thinking of the fiancé she had never met and the cruel rules of her family, a hint of loneliness flashed in her eyes, and she slowly said, "I have... a reason I must go there."

"I don't think those so-called geniuses can compare to Lu Chen!"

Xiao Wu said casually while eating roasted fish, "Since you want to become stronger, why not let Lu Chen guide you? I've fought against him many times over the years, and I've never won once!"

The speaker was careless, but the listener took it to heart.

Zhu Zhuqing's gaze towards Lu Chen instantly brightened, carrying a few parts eagerness and fervor, she blurted out, "Is it really possible?"

She hadn't forgotten the scene of Lu Chen heavily injuring the Ink Scale Forest Python yesterday.

"Come out with me!"

Lu Chen got up and walked Zhu Zhuqing towards the outside of the cave.