Playing Dou Dizhu

Xiao Wu and Tang Xiaomi had been familiar with this game for a long time, so when Tang Yu brought it out, the three of them started playing with practiced ease. The metal cards couldn't bend, so they didn't feel particularly good in their hands, but they were still usable.

"Three fives, with a three."

"Three Jacks, with a seven."

"Bomb! Pair of threes, pair of fours, pair of fives, pair of sixes, pair of sevens. You can't beat that, right? One two. I win."

After absorbing the Soul Ring, the first thing Tang San heard was the conversation above. He nearly choked with rage. He was suffering through the absorption of a Soul Ring, and the three of them were playing Dou Dizhu!

Suddenly, Tang San felt something was wrong with his body. Eight Spider Lances burst out from his back.

"Ah!" Tang San cried out in pain.

The three of them immediately turned to look at Tang San, startled. Xiao Wu anxiously asked, "Third Brother, what's happening to you? What are those?"

Tang Yu said, "Don't worry. Those are External Soul Bones. They'll only benefit San, not harm him."

As he spoke, Tang Yu looked at Tang San and said, "San, those are Soul Bones. Don't worry. Use your mind to pull them back in."

Tang San nodded forcefully, then clenched his teeth and focused his mind. The Eight Spider Lances slowly withdrew into his back. Once they were all gone, Tang San immediately dropped to one knee and panted heavily.

Tang Yu went over and helped Tang San up. "San, you and Xiao Wu can ride on Cloud Leopard."

Tang San nodded slightly without refusing. He was completely drained, and his mental strength had taken a heavy toll. There was no way he could walk back.

Tang Yu helped Tang San onto Cloud Leopard's back. Tang San sat behind Xiao Wu, who immediately took his hand and wrapped his arms around her. Knowing he wouldn't be able to sit steadily otherwise, Tang San held on to Xiao Wu.

Cloud Leopard looked at Tang Yu, who said, "Take the two of them to Shrek Academy. Follow Xiao Wu's directions along the way."

Cloud Leopard nodded. Tang Yu looked at Xiao Wu. "Xiao Wu, remember to give Xiao Yun directions."

Xiao Wu nodded. "What about you and Xiaomi?"

"I'll carry Xiaomi back," Tang Yu said with a smile.

Xiao Wu nodded. "All right." With that, Cloud Leopard set off with Xiao Wu and Tang San.

Tang Yu immediately used his third Soul Skill, Thunderous Might.

He swept Tang Xiaomi into his arms and flew straight into the sky with her. Tang Yu grinned. "Girl, hold on tight. If you fall, I'm not responsible."

"Hmph! Fine, don't be. I can fly too now," Tang Xiaomi said, pouting.

Tang Yu paused, then smiled. "Is your third Soul Skill related to flying?"

Tang Xiaomi nodded. "My third Soul Skill is called Suspension. It lets me fly, and it uses very little Soul Power."

Tang Yu smiled. "Suspension? You should have gotten a Soul Skill like that. Eastern Dragons can fly without wings."

Tang Xiaomi sighed. "But it doesn't have much attack power."

Tang Yu stroked her hair. "Why do you need attack power when I'm here? You just need to look pretty."

"Hehe." Tang Xiaomi giggled to herself for a moment, then planted a big kiss on Tang Yu's cheek.

Tang Yu smiled, held Tang Xiaomi tightly, and flew toward Shrek Academy. Thunderous Might was much slower than Cloud Leopard, but it was still very fast, and they arrived at Shrek Academy before long.