"I-I understand! Brother Yao Xuan, please save me!"
Fear flickered in her eyes as Xiao Wu gazed imploringly at Yao Xuan, her voice breaking as she begged him again and again.
As a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, Xiao Wu might not have been able to defeat Tang Hao before Shape-Shifting, but escaping him should have been no problem.
But now, she was in the weakest period after Shape-Shifting. Forget a Titled Douluo—even a Soul Elder or Soul Grandmaster could defeat her, or even kill her!
So if she wanted to escape Tang Hao and break out of this deadly predicament, she could only rely on Brother Yao Xuan's help!
"Of course. I promise I'll get you out of here safely."
"After all, if I didn't want to save you, why would I risk being discovered by coming to Nuoding Academy?"
"Leave everything that comes next to me!"
At Xiao Wu's words, a bright, confident smile appeared on Yao Xuan's face.
His deep, magnetic voice made Xiao Wu feel completely at ease.
Her gaze at Yao Xuan was filled with admiration and affection.
Brother Yao Xuan really was her savior!
Without him, she might still be in the dark, deceived by those two scoundrels, Tang San and Tang Hao!
She had no idea when they might strike, or when she might even offer herself up to Tang San if he encountered "danger"!
The thought filled Xiao Wu with even more gratitude!
To save her, Brother Yao Xuan had risked his own safety, braving the danger of being discovered by the Clear Sky Douluo to come to her side. How could she ever repay such kindness?
"Thank you, Brother Yao Xuan!"
Tears of gratitude welled in her eyes. Mustering her courage, Xiao Wu rose onto her tiptoes and pressed her soft lips against Yao Xuan's cheek, giving him a long kiss.
"You don't have to thank me, Xiao Wu. We're family, after all, aren't we? Besides, your kiss felt wonderful. I liked it!"
Yao Xuan smiled gently at her words, stroking the top of her head as he spoke softly.
"If Brother Yao Xuan likes it, Xiao Wu can give you a kiss every day from now on!"
At his words, a faint blush spread across Xiao Wu's pretty face, but she replied without hesitation.
Brother Yao Xuan had done so much for her, and she had little to offer in return. She could only repay him this way for saving her life.
Of course, if Brother Yao Xuan wanted more than just a kiss, Xiao Wu would be willing to give herself to him.
After all, Brother Yao Xuan was her savior, the Emperor Auspicious Beast, and so handsome.
If he really liked her, it would be a blessing!
"Wonderful! If Xiao Wu is willing to give me a gift like that every day, I'll be very happy!"
"Also, Xiao Wu, with me here, you can stop worrying about what happens next."
"Before we came to Nuoding City, I made arrangements to draw Tang Hao's attention away. He won't have time to concern himself with us for a while."
"But I think just leaving like this would let Tang San off too easily. Before we go, I plan to give him a little 'gift'!"
"In a moment, Xiao Wu, you must be good and do exactly as I say. Whatever I ask you to do, do it without hesitation. Understood?"
Just as Xiao Wu was lost in thought, Yao Xuan's words interrupted her.
With a calm, composed smile, he looked at Xiao Wu and reminded her gently.
"Mm, I understand, Brother Yao Xuan!"
Xiao Wu nodded repeatedly at his words.
If Brother Yao Xuan wanted her to obey him, then she would be good and do as he said!
"Good! Take this green hat. When I tell you to give Tang San one, put it on his head and make him lose his mind. Understood?"
Yao Xuan nodded in satisfaction, took out a green hat he had prepared earlier, and handed it to Xiao Wu.
"Mm, I understand, Brother Yao Xuan! When you give me the word, I'll put the green hat on Tang San myself!"
At Yao Xuan's instruction, Xiao Wu nodded and put the hat away, ready to give it to Tang San and humiliate him in front of everyone!
At the same time, Xiao Wu secretly resolved that she wouldn't just put a green hat on Tang San. She would grow stronger, too, and trample him beneath her feet, making him understand the price of scheming against her!
Meanwhile!
Spirit City, Pope Palace!
"Your Holiness, in Nuoding City, a Spirit Hall officer named Su Yuntao discovered a promising young Soul Master with Innate Full Soul Power and a lion-like Beast Martial Soul."
"After helping the child complete his Martial Soul Awakening, Su Yuntao invited him to join Spirit Hall, but the child refused. Su Yuntao then passed the report up through the ranks."
A middle-aged man in a black robe and mask approached the papal throne. An ominous aura surrounded him as he bowed and reported clearly.
There was no need to ask. It was Ghost Douluo, one of Bibi Dong's most capable subordinates!
"A promising young Soul Master with Innate Full Soul Power? I see! That officer, Su Yuntao, did very well. Promote him to vice hall master of the Spirit Hall Branch there!"
"As for the child with Innate Full Soul Power, a genius like that must belong to Spirit Hall! Chrysanthemum Douluo, I'll leave the task of bringing him here to you!"
After hearing the man's report, Bibi Dong smiled faintly from beneath the papal throne. Her stunning face turned toward the person beside her as she gave the order.
"Yes, Your Holiness. Yue Guan understands!"
"But the child refused to join Spirit Hall in the first place. What should I do if he doesn't want to come?"
At Bibi Dong's words, a man with orange hair and a somewhat alluring, incongruous appearance stepped forward. He bowed to her, then asked for instructions.
"A genius like this must be destroyed if he won't join Spirit Hall. Otherwise, he'll surely become a pawn of one of the two empires and obstruct our plans to establish the Spirit Hall Empire!"
"Tell him that if he's willing to join Spirit Hall, I'll personally take him as my disciple and make him one of the candidates for the next generation of Spirit Hall's pope."
"But if he still refuses to join Spirit Hall, then there's no other choice. You'll have to kill him. Bring his body back afterward!"
At Chrysanthemum Douluo's question, the corners of Bibi Dong's lips lifted into a beautiful yet dangerous smile.
After all she had been through, she understood one thing: if she couldn't have something, she had to destroy it!
"Yes, Your Holiness. Yue Guan will obey!"
With Bibi Dong's orders, Yue Guan bowed once more, then turned and left the Pope Palace!
Meanwhile, after finishing his instructions to Xiao Wu, Yao Xuan took her by the hand and went to see Tang San.
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