Tang San Fell to His Knees, Helpful Citizen Xiao Wu

In the Star Dou Great Forest.

Having used up all the Flying Mushroom Sausages, Tang San was forced to land.

At that moment, Xiao Wu's safety was the only thing on his mind. He failed to notice that a soul beast had already set its sights on him.

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

Without having wasted 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 Eye, so he caught sight of the sudden disturbance.

He reacted swiftly, using Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track to evade the stabbing spider legs.

Facing a Man Faced Demon Spider at full strength, Tang San had no way to deal with it.

Not to mention that this creature 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 offensive.

Tang San fell into a grueling battle. In order to save Xiao Wu, he unleashed astonishing strength.

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

Elsewhere.

After several exchanges, the Fear Bear knew it was outmatched and fled through the forest like a mad beast.

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

Seeing an Unobservant Fellow about to ruin things, 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 had wrapped the Fear Bear up like a rice dumpling. Even with its sharp bear claws, it could not break free while its entire body was tightly bound.

Qiangu Changkong swung his Coiling Dragon Staff and easily killed it.

A purple Soul Ring floated in the air, casting a streak of purple radiance over 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 Tang San had absorbed the Soul Ring from in the original timeline. If he killed one more, perhaps Tang San would lose his chance to obtain the Eight Spider Soul Bone.

Unfortunately, after driving back the Man Faced Demon Spider, he happened to spot Tang San nearby.

"Tang San, why are you here?"

By now, 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 that was the case, would this Man Faced Demon Spider not provide Tang San with the Eight Spider Soul Bone?

Seeing someone familiar, Tang San relaxed slightly. "May I ask your name, friend? Will you join me in killing this Man Faced Demon Spider?"

Before long, Ning Rongrong's enhancement settled 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 suited for direct combat to begin with. Seeing how overwhelmingly powerful its opponents were, it burrowed into an Underground Cave 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. Can you come with me to save her?"

Wu Qi refused without hesitation. "No!"

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

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

Their mission this time was to help Qiangu Changkong hunt a Soul Ring. There was no reason to invite further trouble.

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

At Wu Qi's signal, Qiangu Changkong sat cross-legged and drew the Soul Ring toward his martial soul with his fingers.

Tang San's face turned ashen at the sight, but for Xiao Wu's sake, he had to do something.

With a thud.

To Wu Qi and the others' astonishment, Tang San actually dropped to his knees.

Qiangu Changkong even gave up absorbing the Soul Ring and stood up, looking at Tang San in confusion.

"Brother Wu, I know this request is unreasonable, and I know I seem selfish. But Xiao Wu is my sister, and she is the only family I have by my side."

"If you are willing to help me save Xiao Wu, I, Tang San, am willing to repay you for the rest of my life, even if I must toil like an ox or a horse."

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

They were destined to become enemies. If the other side used this promise to "threaten" him in the future, would that not be a Path to 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, however, had a new idea.

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

Since Tang San was the one begging him, why not do him a favor while also ruining his opportunity?

After all, he was a helpful citizen.

"Tang San, the Titan Giant Ape is one of the overlords of the Star Dou Great Forest. In my opinion, even if we pursue it, we would only be throwing our lives away."

Then he changed the subject. "However, since you have asked us for help, we will not simply Sit and Watch."

"We definitely cannot accompany you in pursuit, but I see that your strength has already reached Level Ten. How about we help you hunt your Third Soul Ring?"

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

Tang San pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

He had already had that thought when he encountered the Man Faced Demon Spider earlier.

It was only because his own strength was limited that he could not hunt a soul beast alone.

Ning Rongrong did not understand. "Brother Wu Qi, why are you helping him? We—"

Wu Qi did not explain.

There was no way to explain such a thing. He could not exactly say that he knew how the future would unfold.

In the original timeline, although Tang San's faction had achieved victory, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had undoubtedly been the greatest loser.

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

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

The Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul that Ning Fengzhi had longed for had not been passed down either.

What Wu Qi was doing was, in a roundabout way, helping the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect vent its anger.

"Your martial soul is Blue Silver Grass, right? On our way here, we encountered a fourteen-hundred-year-old Thorned Demon Vine. If you are 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 soon as possible, even if it meant going against Yu Xiaogang's wishes.

Before breaking through to a hundred thousand years, plant-type soul beasts could not move their bodies.

And low-age plant-type soul beasts had extremely limited attack ranges.

Wu Qi and the other three attacked alongside Tang San, quickly killing the Thorned Demon Vine.

Seeing Tang San enter the state of absorbing the Soul Ring, Qiangu Changkong could not help muttering, "Brother Wu, 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 gave a faint smile and explained blandly, "Tang San is a devoted fellow. Fighting for love is worthy of admiration."

"All right, hurry up and absorb your Soul Ring too. Don't delay for too long."