My Sign-in Life in Douluo Dalu

"I am a friend of Xiao Wu," Jiang Siming said calmly, his eyes meeting the Tianqing Python's gaze without flinching.

Hearing this, the Tianqing Python shifted its massive body, causing the lake water to surge in waves. Jiang Siming saw a colossal python tail sweeping toward him with a fierce gust of wind.

He's trying to kill me to silence me! A string of curses ran through his mind. We didn't even talk, and he's already attacking. He immediately summoned the Donghuang Bell. The python tail slammed heavily into the Donghuang Bell, the immense impact sending Jiang Siming flying hundreds of meters away. He vomited blood uncontrollably; this was the most severe injury Jiang Siming had ever sustained.

"Wait, I won't hurt Xiao Wu. I came here for something else. If you kill me like this, Xiao Wu will definitely be sad," Jiang Siming shouted hurriedly, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth as his chest heaved.

The Tianqing Python stopped its movements upon hearing this. It fell silent for a moment.

For a time, both sides remained silent.

Suddenly, the figure of Erming appeared from the other side of the lake again. Xiao Wu sat on Erming's shoulder, looking at Jiang Siming in the distance with blood on his lips, and shouted urgently, "Daming, don't hurt Brother Siming."

Seeing Xiao Wu, the heart that had been in Jiang Siming's throat finally settled. His blood surged, and he couldn't help but spit out two more mouthfuls of blood.

"Damn it, I'm too badly hurt. I haven't even mentioned the Lake of Life yet, and I'm about to kick the bucket," Jiang Siming thought with a helpless, bitter smile.

Xiao Wu hurriedly urged Erming to rush toward Jiang Siming. Erming's massive body appeared before Jiang Siming once more. Erming carefully set Xiao Wu down, not forgetting to cast a warning glance at Jiang Siming.

Xiao Wu looked worried, carefully helping Jiang Siming up.

"Brother Siming, are you okay?" Xiao Wu looked ashamed, like a child who had done something wrong. After all, in her heart, today's events were all caused by her; she didn't even know the current situation of Teacher Zhao. Although Xiao Wu was a hundred-thousand-year soul beast in human form, she was still a kind young girl who had not yet experienced the world, so she didn't want anyone else to get hurt because of this.

"Brother Siming, why did you come here?" Xiao Wu didn't know what to say for a moment. Given the current situation, her secret must have been exposed.

Jiang Siming saw through Xiao Wu's thoughts and, enduring the intense pain, forced a smile. "Actually, I've known your identity for a long time. But I can see that you truly treat us as friends and Tang San as family. That's why I haven't told anyone," Jiang Siming said softly, gently stroking Xiao Wu's hair.

Jiang Siming certainly wouldn't blame Xiao Wu; after all, there was no such thing as deception between him and her. More importantly, his life now depended on the "guardians" surrounding Xiao Wu.

"Brother Siming, thank you. Let's go back quickly! Otherwise, Tang San and the others will be worried," Xiao Wu said urgently.

"No rush. Actually, I came here this time for another matter—to discuss something with these two soul beast brothers," Jiang Siming said somewhat awkwardly. After all, the young girl thought he had come to save her, but it was for something else. Of course, Xiao Wu wouldn't overthink it; although Jiang Siming had a good relationship with her, it was mostly due to her connection with Tang San and the bribery of a Body Strengthening Pill.

Xiao Wu was full of confusion, not knowing what to say for a moment. She looked at Jiang Siming, then turned to look at Daming and Erming.

"Human, since you are a friend of Xiao Wu, you should know what kind of disaster she would face if you leaked her identity, right?" The Tianqing Python's majestic voice rang out again.

"Xiao Wu is my friend, and Xiao Wu's boyfriend is my brother. By logic, Xiao Wu is my sister-in-law. Do you think I would hurt my own family?" Jiang Siming hurriedly elevated his relationship with Xiao Wu, selling Tang San out without hesitation.

"Brother Siming, what are you saying? I am my brother's sister," Xiao Wu said shyly, her fingers twisting the corner of her clothes. She looked just like a bashful girl whose romance had been discovered.

Hearing this, Erming couldn't help but let out a "hum" that spread like thunder. Jiang Siming scratched his head awkwardly; talking about a love rival in front of others was just asking for a beating, wasn't it?

"You can't tell from that little mind of yours, but Tang San is a natural airhead. He's usually incredibly smart, but he's completely clueless about matters of the heart," Jiang Siming said, biting the bullet.

"Sister Xiao Wu, I have some things to discuss with this brother. Why don't you step aside for a moment?" the Tianqing Python asked in a fawning tone, revealing an extremely comical and cute expression. If other soul beasts or soul masters knew that the Emperor of the Forest had such a funny side, they probably wouldn't believe it even if they were beaten to death.

"Then you aren't allowed to bully Brother Siming, or I won't forgive you," Xiao Wu said, waving her pink, tender fist and pouting.

"Understood, Sister Xiao Wu," the Tianqing Python replied in a fawning tone again.

Xiao Wu, covering her blushing face, hopped away. She was still thinking, "Brother Siming called me sister-in-law, how embarrassing." She had completely forgotten that Jiang Siming was still severely injured.

"Human, what exactly is your purpose?" the Tianqing Python asked suddenly. The moment Jiang Siming released the Donghuang Bell martial soul, the Tianqing Python even had a thought of submission. Yet, the aura belonging to an Emperor of Monsters was emanating from a human.

"I came here today for only four words: Lake of Life," Jiang Siming said, word by word. And those four words, Lake of Life, exhausted all of Jiang Siming's remaining strength.

Jiang Siming had ultimately overestimated himself; the development was far different from what he had imagined. But since he was already here, he didn't want to give up easily.

The scene returned to silence.

"Human, I'll give you one more chance. Take back what you just said. I will spare your life!" A hint of ruthlessness flashed in the Tianqing Python's eyes.

Jiang Siming had thought he could probe the attitudes of Daming and Erming. He hadn't expected to find out nothing at all.

"I can solve the problems you are facing," Jiang Siming said, biting the bullet.

"Hmph, what a joke. Just you? I admit you have extraordinary courage, but your strength is too pathetic," Erming let out a cold snort.

"How do you know it won't work? My strength is weak now, but my potential is infinite." For the first time, Jiang Siming showed a tough side in front of Daming and Erming. Cowardice couldn't solve anything; at this moment, he had to show his strength. He immediately released the Zhuxian Sword and the Donghuang Bell. Pushing his remaining soul power to the limit, he displayed his two-purple, one-black soul ring configuration. It caused a flash of surprise in the eyes of Daming and Erming. The monstrous killing intent and kingly aura split the area around Jiang Siming into two polar worlds.

"Tell me, how do you know about the Lake of Life?" The Tianqing Python was silent for a while before asking sternly.

Jiang Siming finally let out a sigh of relief and withdrew his martial souls. He had been severely injured earlier, and now he had forcibly activated two major martial souls. His body couldn't help but sway. Since Daming had asked, it meant there was room for negotiation.

Chapter 25: Beast God Di Tian

"The God Realm," Jiang Siming answered faintly. This was the only reason that could attract Daming, Erming, or even the Beast God Di Tian.

"Fine, I will take you there," Daming said coldly. In its eyes, Jiang Siming was already a dead man. The moment Jiang Siming uttered those two words, he had no room left for choice.

"Erming, you guard Sister Xiao Wu. I will take him to that place." With that, it coiled its body and brought its massive head slowly toward Jiang Siming, opening its giant mouth to signal Jiang Siming to stand inside.

Jiang Siming didn't dawdle and entered the giant maw. He wasn't worried about this bloody, gaping mouth at all. If Daming wanted to kill him, there was no need to be so cumbersome.

The giant mouth slowly closed, the sunlight was gradually shut out, and finally, Jiang Siming was plunged into darkness.

Damn it, you're hundreds of thousands of years old, haven't you ever brushed your teeth? It stinks so much! Jiang Siming couldn't help but complain.

When the giant mouth opened again, the surroundings had turned into a world of green.

"I can only take you this far. Someone will come to pick you up." Daming didn't want to stay a moment longer; after saying this, it left.

"Is this the Lake of Life? Such dense life energy; my injuries are actually starting to recover at an accelerated rate," Jiang Siming felt slightly shocked.

"Ding, congratulations to the host for a successful check-in. The Zhuxian Sword has unlocked its second stage. Please explore it yourself after unsealing the fourth sword."

The second stage of the Zhuxian Sword? I'm afraid this is the first real test the system has given me, Jiang Siming thought with a bitter smile. If he gave up this time, he would probably never know what the second stage of the Zhuxian Sword was.