The person who walked out was unexpectedly Xiao Wu.
Ever since she'd learned about what happened yesterday, and seen those people's expressions afterward, Xiao Wu had felt a wave of anger building inside her.
Especially when she learned that Tang San had planned to use Blue Silver Grass to restrain her. She'd even imagined herself being tied up by it, and the thought had made her furious.
But to avoid drawing attention to anything unusual, and letting Huoyao notice that she knew what had happened yesterday, she'd had to force herself to endure it and act as if nothing were wrong.
Now that she had the perfect opportunity, and could vent all the anger she'd been holding in on Tang San, Xiao Wu naturally wouldn't let it pass.
That was also why Xiao Wu had moved so quickly that Tang San didn't have time to react. By the time he thought to stop her, it was already too late.
Seeing Tang San attached to the Heavenly Emperor's Family's martial soul with not a trace of soul power, looking instead like a piece of grass that had been pulled from the ground, Duoxu couldn't help laughing.
"Hahaha... What kind of martial soul is that? Looks more like a clump of grass!"
Duoxu really couldn't understand why the Blue Silver Grass martial soul in the book had turned into a clump of grass.
After all, even among all the martial souls, Blue Silver Grass was considered one of the most useless.
And yet, Tang San's Blue Silver Grass had performed so ridiculously poorly against the Heavenly Emperor's Family martial soul. It could hardly even be called a martial soul.
Huoyao, Zhuqing, and even Tang San himself were all wearing expressions they couldn't hold back.
Still, what made him different from the others was that Tang San's smile gradually stiffened. He'd already guessed that Tang San was the other student from O'Sullivan's Shrek Academy.
According to O'Sullivan's description, Tang San was the same age as them, and was already on the verge of becoming a Soul Elder. He was a genius who could hardly be found anywhere.
On top of that, his martial soul was the Phoenix, which was able to hold its own against a high-level opponent.
He'd even sworn that he wouldn't let anyone bully Xiao Wu. Even if that person were his future classmate, if Xiao Wu were in danger, he would step in.
Tang San's ten fingers twitched slightly. His hand had already closed around several hidden weapons, ready to launch them at any moment.
To ensure Xiao Wu's safety, Tang San even quietly signaled to Huoyao beside him.
"Huoyao, could you use that soul skill of yours on Xiao Wu again?"
Huoyao didn't refuse. A layer of golden light appeared in her deep blue eyes, and her spirit connected with Xiao Wu's.
Feeling that everything around her had become incomparably clear—and even the weakness in Tang San's body was visible at a glance—Xiao Wu glanced back at Huoyao in thanks, then immediately launched an even more relentless attack on Tang San.
Your Phoenix martial soul is indeed very powerful, but sorry—I'm holding back.
With Huoyao's support, Xiao Wu launched herself at Tang San in a flurry of attacks.
With Huoyao's mental probing and spiritual link supporting her, Xiao Wu could precisely find Tang San's weaknesses and attack them every time.
And every time Tang San was about to make a move, she could predict where his attack would land and dodge perfectly.
After a few rounds, Tang San was already dizzy and seeing stars. Xiao Wu, on the other hand, was still going strong.
Just as Tang San was being pummelled by Xiao Wu's fierce attacks, Mianhua suddenly rushed over and shouted loudly.
"Stop! Let go of him! You can't keep hitting him!"
Xiao Wu hooked an arm around Tang San's waist and threw him into the air. He spun dozens of times before finally crashing heavily to the ground.
Xiao Wu was just about to continue her relentless assault when Mianhua suddenly appeared in front of Tang San.
Just as Mianhua was about to help him up, the bewildered Huohuo hurriedly rushed over and shouted.
"Wait a second. What are you doing?"
Facing Huohuo's questioning look, Xiao Wu gave a cold laugh.
"Shrek Academy really does produce all kinds of people. First, you went to the hotel yesterday with a pregnant woman, and now you're stopping other people from hitting someone. What's next?"
Huohuo was instantly speechless. Without thinking, he glanced at Zhuqing, who hadn't paid any attention to him at all. She was clearly completely unconcerned about what he'd done yesterday.
Judging by the way Huohuo was looking at him, he was really done for.
If Zhuqing had been very angry, that would've meant she cared about him and his being unfaithful.
But she'd acted as if she didn't care at all. Didn't that mean he'd already become completely insignificant to her?
It's all because of that damn Huoyao. If it weren't for her, how could Zhuqing possibly treat me like this?
A flicker of resentment crossed Huohuo's eyes, but it quickly disappeared. Thinking he'd hidden it well, he forced an awkward smile and explained.
"I think you misunderstood. I'm not that kind of person, like that fatty."
Hearing Huohuo's explanation, a radiant smile flashed across Mianhua's face. Even Tang San had no objection.
Huohuo twisted his mouth slightly. To make clear what kind of person he was, he looked at Mianhua and said,
"Mianhua, why don't you explain it to him?"
Mianhua reluctantly glanced at Huohuo.
Was she supposed to explain that she'd asked him to help her escape from Tang San because she couldn't stand his advances?
How could he have the nerve to ask her to say that?
Besides, Mianhua didn't want to air something so embarrassing in front of so many people.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Mianhua's face flushed red. She turned and ran away without a word.
Huohuo was anxious and wanted to stop her, but Mianhua had already run off like a gust of wind, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
Huohuo gave an embarrassed smile and explained,
"This isn't what you think. Fatty's martial soul is special, and someone like Mianhua—a regular girl—wouldn't necessarily refuse to be intimate with him."
Seeing the strange looks everyone was giving him, Huohuo was furious, but he didn't lash out. Instead, he sat right down on Tang San, who was lying on the ground, and said,
"Fatty, explain it yourself."
Tang San glared fiercely at Xiao Wu, his cheeks swollen. He spat out a mouthful of blood and said coldly,
"What is there to explain? I've already been beaten up, and now you want me to explain things for him?"
As a loner, Tang San had been taken in by Chang Feng when he was young and raised at the Taolangke Academy. Under Chang Feng's influence, he'd long since developed a stubborn, unyielding personality.
He'd been beaten to a pulp by Xiao Wu for no clear reason, and Huohuo still expected him to explain things for him?
Explain what?
Feeling Tang San's anger and indignation, Han San took a few steps forward and stood in front of Xiao Wu.
"If you still want to fight, then come at me. I'll be your opponent."
Tang San laughed, the corners of his mouth turning up in disdain.
"Go ahead. I'd like to see just what you people are capable of!"
Seeing that the atmosphere was once again turning tense, and that Tang San and the others seemed ready to start a fight, Huohuo spoke in a pained voice.
"Let me save some face, will you? Can we just leave it at that?"
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