The Jiaolong Essence Blood

In a town between Nuoding City and Suotuo City.

Tang San stood in a blacksmith's shop, steadily hammering a glowing red piece of iron.

With each strike of the hammer in his hand, the iron changed shape, and a number of impurities were squeezed out.

He had originally planned to head straight to Suotuo City.

But news about Shrek Academy's admissions had already reached this town.

So when he heard that Shrek Academy wouldn't begin admissions for nearly another month, he wasn't in such a hurry. He worked while making his way there.

"After another week, I'll continue on to Suotuo City. By the time I get there, Shrek Academy's admissions should be just about to start..."

Tang San set down the sword blank he had forged and murmured to himself.

At the thought, he picked up another piece of raw iron and continued hammering it.

The next morning, after taking Xiao Wu for their usual stroll, Luo Yan headed to the Great Soul Fighting Arena in Suotuo City.

"You two are finally here. The arena is ready for you!"

The moment the sharp-eyed You Chunping spotted them approaching from a distance, she hurried over to greet them.

Luo Yan gave her a slight nod.

Just then, he noticed a prominent sign in front of the Great Soul Fighting Arena. It advertised the bounty for challenging him.

"This is great!"

Luo Yan pointed at the sign and smiled.

The publicity suited him perfectly. The more powerful challengers it attracted, the better.

"This is only what we should do. Please, come inside. Today's guests are already getting a little impatient!"

You Chunping looked a bit embarrassed. She had been the one to suggest the idea to the higher-ups at the arena.

Thanks to this, her standing at the Great Soul Fighting Arena in Suotuo City had improved considerably.

Luo Yan didn't waste any time. He followed her inside with Xiao Wu.

This time, the arena had assigned him its largest fighting platform. Many soul arrays had been set up around it to keep the shock waves from reaching the spectator stands.

"By the way, Mr. Luo, some of the Soul Masters from our arena would also like to challenge you this time. Would you agree?"

"Of course. We'll respect your decision!"

As You Chunping led Luo Yan to the platform, she suddenly remembered something and turned to ask him.

"No problem. Anyone can come up and challenge us. I'll treat everyone equally!"

Luo Yan didn't refuse.

You Chunping nodded slightly.

By then, word had spread that Luo Yan and Xiao Wu had arrived, and spectators were already streaming into the stands.

The seats, empty at first, soon filled up. Many people had to stand at the back because there was no room left.

Since it was the first day, the challengers who came today weren't especially strong.

The first was only a Spirit King. Xiao Wu defeated him easily with a single Instantaneous Shift.

Four Spirit Emperors took the stage after that, and Xiao Wu still made short work of them. Even the team of two Spirit Emperors in the third match was easily defeated.

The final challenger was a Soul Saint from the arena, though he had only just reached that realm.

Even after using his Martial Soul Avatar to withstand three of Xiao Wu's attacks, he was still defeated with ease.

After seeing a Soul Saint lose without even forcing Xiao Wu to use her Martial Soul, no one dared to step up.

All in all, Luo Yan only had to fight five matches that day before things wrapped up.

Still, he had reaped a rich harvest.

Every time Xiao Wu defeated an opponent, he took the host's microphone and taunted the crowd, racking up a huge number of Resentment Points.

By midday, his Resentment Points had already passed the twenty-million mark.

At this rate, if these people stayed curious, it wouldn't be long before his bloodline evolved.

"Since everyone in Suotuo City is useless and not a single person dares to step up, that's enough challenges for today."

"If nothing unexpected happens, we'll meet here again tomorrow."

Before leaving, Luo Yan made sure to taunt the whole crowd one last time.

After harvesting another wave of Resentment Points, he left with Xiao Wu, satisfied.

After leaving the Great Soul Fighting Arena in Suotuo City, Luo Yan took Xiao Wu around town, buying her plenty of tasty treats before bringing her back to the hotel.

He hadn't forgotten what he needed to do that day.

By the time Luo Yan returned with Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing had been waiting for quite a while.

In fact, after Luo Yan and Xiao Wu had left, Zhu Zhuqing had spent an hour adjusting herself until she was in peak condition.

"Luo Yan, you're back!"

Seeing him return, Zhu Zhuqing felt a flicker of anticipation.

"Relax. Keep a calm mind." Luo Yan tousled Zhu Zhuqing's long hair.

After Luo Yan had ruffled her hair so many times, Zhu Zhuqing no longer instinctively resisted his affectionate touch.

"Mm!"

Zhu Zhuqing nodded slightly and steadied herself.

"Xiao Wu, send Da Ming and Er Ming a message and ask them to come back first. If Zhuqing succeeds, we'll need them to make a trip."

Luo Yan didn't immediately take out his essence blood. Instead, he asked Xiao Wu to call Da Ming and Er Ming back first.

Xiao Wu glanced at Luo Yan's hand resting on Zhu Zhuqing.

In the end, under the pressure of Luo Yan's gaze, she still followed his instructions.

After Xiao Wu went to send the message, Luo Yan took the essence blood he had drawn earlier from his Demon Core.

"Zhuqing, go ahead and drink this."

Luo Yan held the Jiaolong Essence Blood out to Zhu Zhuqing.

"Thank you, Luo Yan!"

Zhu Zhuqing knew how important the essence blood was to him.

Giving her a drop of it would surely cost Luo Yan something. He wouldn't part with it so easily.

Seeing the look on Zhu Zhuqing's face, Luo Yan couldn't help but smile. "Focus on absorbing it. Don't worry about me. Just don't let me down!"

"Mm! I absolutely won't let you down!"

Zhu Zhuqing took the essence blood and swallowed it without hesitation.

In an instant, her entire body seemed to burst into flames, turning bright red.

She could clearly feel a tremendous surge of energy exploding inside her as soon as she swallowed the Jiaolong Essence Blood.

But as the energy erupted within her, it also put her body under immense strain.

Excruciating pain followed.

Zhu Zhuqing's calm expression twisted into a grimace, as though countless ants were devouring her from within.

Cold sweat welled across her body, soaking her clothes in an instant.

Her graceful figure was revealed as well.

Luo Yan, who was guarding Zhu Zhuqing, saw this and immediately felt his mouth go dry.

But Zhu Zhuqing was at a critical stage in refining the essence blood. He didn't dare let his attention wander, and could only force down his rising desire.

Just then, Xiao Wu walked over too.

She had already sent a message telling Da Ming and Er Ming, who were still out having fun, to hurry back.

"Hmph! Brother Luo Yan, is her figure better than Xiao Wu's?"

Seeing Luo Yan staring at Zhu Zhuqing's figure, Xiao Wu felt a little jealous, even though she knew Zhu Zhuqing would eventually become Luo Yan's woman just like her.

"Xiao Wu, what are you saying? Zhuqing has a great figure, but you're no less attractive—and you're even cuter!"

Hearing the jealousy in Xiao Wu's voice, Luo Yan smiled sheepishly.

Then he pulled Xiao Wu into his arms.

But he didn't do anything else. He simply waited quietly with Xiao Wu.