Completing the Mission

"Let's wait here for a while. Once City Lord Xiao's men arrive, we will surround the hotel."

"By then, he won't be able to escape even with wings!"

Seeing Luo Yan's figure disappear into the hotel entrance, Strong did not lead his men up immediately.

"Dean, what about Xiao Wu?"

Tang San, however, was somewhat anxious.

After all, Xiao Wu had followed Luo Yan into the hotel, and he was deeply worried that she might fall victim to Luo Yan's malice.

"Rest assured, San. This person shouldn't do anything to Xiao Wu; otherwise, he wouldn't have let you return to the academy safely!"

Strong waved his hand, dismissing the concern.

His mind was entirely focused on the honor of slaying an Evil Soul Master.

"Don't worry, San. The Dean and the others will surely protect Xiao Wu's safety when the time comes!"

At this moment, Yu Xiaogang also stepped forward to comfort Tang San.

[Tang San is worried that you might lay a hand on Xiao Wu and has developed killing intent toward you. Resentment +800!]

Just as the group waited for reinforcements, inside the hotel room.

Xiao Wu, who had been brought up by Luo Yan, kept a wary eye on him, fearing that he might covet her spirit rings and spirit bones and strike at any moment.

Luo Yan naturally noticed Xiao Wu's tension. He poured a glass of water for her, placed it in front of her, and smiled:

"Xiao Wu, why are you so wary of me?"

Having said that, under Xiao Wu's gaze, he transformed directly into his true form, a Purple Heaven Thunder Dog.

"Ah!"

Seeing Luo Yan transform into a 'spirit beast', Xiao Wu was extremely surprised.

"How about it? No need to be so guarded against me now, right? Little sister Xiao Wu?"

"Oh, right, I forgot to tell you—my name is Luo Yan!" Luo Yan transformed back into human form and picked up his own glass to take a sip.

Hearing Luo Yan say this, Xiao Wu finally snapped out of her shock.

By now, the wariness in her eyes toward Luo Yan had dissipated, replaced by a hint of confusion.

The main reason was that in her memories, there was no such figure as Luo Yan in the Star Dou Great Forest, and she had never seen his true form there either.

Anything capable of easily transforming into human form was definitely no ordinary fierce beast; she had only ever seen a few such beings in the Star Dou Great Forest.

The lively Xiao Wu did not hide her confusion and asked directly:

"Brother Luo Yan, why haven't I seen you in the Star Dou Great Forest?"

"I'm not from the Star Dou Great Forest; I come from the Extreme North!" Luo Yan had already prepared his excuse.

Hearing this, Xiao Wu felt relieved.

Although she had only recently left the Star Dou Great Forest, she had learned that beyond the forest, there was a region in the north of the Douluo Continent called the Extreme North.

Powerful spirit beasts existed in the Extreme North as well.

"I wonder why Brother Luo Yan called me over tonight?" Xiao Wu, like a curious child, kept asking questions.

"I called you over today because of a very important matter!"

Hearing Xiao Wu's question, Luo Yan put on a very serious expression.

Before Xiao Wu could continue asking, Luo Yan spoke again: "I happened to run into you on the street today, and I discovered a mark on you.

This mark must have been left by a powerhouse at the Title Douluo level or higher.

It is clear that you have been targeted by a human Title Douluo! That is why I called you over tonight to warn you!

Furthermore, I sense that the aura on this mark has a strong connection to that Tang San. I suspect the person is someone very close to him!"

"What? Brother Luo Yan, I've been targeted by a Title Douluo?!"

After hearing Luo Yan's words, Xiao Wu's hair stood on end.

She knew the consequences if a human discovered her identity as a spirit beast.

"Brother Luo Yan, what should I do?" In her panic, Xiao Wu grabbed Luo Yan's arm, her little face looking pitiful.

The thought of being watched by a human Title Douluo from now on, with the constant threat of being killed to have her spirit rings and spirit bones taken, made her face turn pale, and her large eyes began to well up with tears.

Looking at Xiao Wu's pitiful appearance, Luo Yan had to admit that even if this little girl hadn't fully matured yet, she was still full of charm.

"Don't cry! Don't cry!"

"Actually, this matter is easy to solve. Wouldn't it be fine if you just stayed by my side?"

Luo Yan felt a bit embarrassed.

After all, Tang Hao, Tang San's father who held the title of Titled Douluo, did indeed exist, but the so-called mark was actually just something he had made up on the spot.

"But... I still need to find the enemy who killed my mother and take revenge for her!"

Xiao Wu had not yet become the love-struck girl she would be in the future, so she had not forgotten her mission.

"I know who your mother's enemy is, and I know where she is." Luo Yan had assumed Xiao Wu was just reluctant to leave her Third Brother.

If it was just this matter, it was nothing difficult for him.

However, Luo Yan suddenly remembered that the system had tasked him with turning Xiao Wu into a true demon beast, but Xiao Wu was a soul beast by nature; even if she gave up her human form to recultivate, she would simply revert to being a soul beast.

He truly hadn't thought of any way to help Xiao Wu become a demon beast.

Luo Yan immediately asked in his heart: "System, how can I make Xiao Wu a true demon beast?"

"The host only needs to feed Xiao Wu a drop of the host's essence blood."

Hearing this, Luo Yan felt much more at ease.

"Brother Luo Yan, you know who the enemy that killed my mother is?!"

Hearing Luo Yan's words, Xiao Wu's pupils began to turn blood-red, though it was unclear if it was from crying or hatred.

"Alright, stop crying. I believe that one day you will have the strength to slay your enemy with your own hands, and when that time comes, I will take you to find her myself!"

"But you are no match for her right now; you won't have a chance until you become a Titled Douluo!"

Luo Yan pulled out a tissue and gently wiped the tears from Xiao Wu's face.

Even if you reach the Titled Douluo realm, or even become a Peerless Douluo, it will be hard to take revenge; in the end, won't you still have to rely on me, your brother?

Luo Yan chuckled deviously in his heart.

Others might not know, but as a transmigrator who understood the plot, he remembered clearly that the one who killed Xiao Wu's mother was the current Pope, Bibi Dong.

Bibi Dong's soul power should have reached level 99 by now, and even if she could only exert level 98 strength at the moment, it was not something Xiao Wu could face.

"Titled Douluo..."

Sure enough, upon hearing Luo Yan say that her enemy was a Titled Douluo, the light in Xiao Wu's eyes dimmed significantly.

As long as they were careful, a Titled Douluo could wander through the Star Dou Great Forest, let alone a Titled Douluo in a human city.

She had no idea how many years it would take for her to grow to that level.

"Xiao Wu, don't be discouraged. If you are willing, I have a way here to help you rapidly increase your strength. One day, you will definitely be able to kill that person with your own hands!"

Luo Yan glanced at Xiao Wu's expression and knew exactly what she was thinking.

Without hesitation, Luo Yan channeled his spiritual power to extract a single drop of the precious essence blood from his body and held it out before Xiao Wu.

"This is?"

Xiao Wu looked at the essence blood Luo Yan was offering, her eyes filled with confusion.

However, for some reason, she felt that the drop of blood before her was incredibly alluring; if it weren't for the fact that it belonged to Luo Yan, she would have been tempted to swallow it in one gulp.

"Consume it. It will make you stronger!"

Luo Yan didn't explain much, simply signaling for Xiao Wu to swallow it.

Xiao Wu looked at Luo Yan with some hesitation.

But faced with her inner craving and Luo Yan's words, Xiao Wu stopped overthinking, opened her cherry lips, and swallowed the essence blood.

Once the essence blood entered her mouth, Xiao Wu felt a warm current melt and spread throughout her limbs and bones.

"So comfortable..."

She murmured, then fell into a coma and collapsed toward the floor.

Luo Yan was quick-witted and caught her in his arms, preventing her from hitting the ground.

Faced with this situation, Luo Yan didn't know what was happening and could only ask the system in his heart: "System, what is going on?"

"Host, do not worry. She is currently undergoing the same process as the host's first evolution; she will wake up after a period of time!"

The system's reply was very concise and offered no further explanation.

At the same time, the system's notification sound chimed in:

"Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the mission. Obtained: Breath Concealment Art, Bloodline Soul Guide x1!"

"System, I only transformed Xiao Wu into a demon beast; I shouldn't have recruited her into my service yet, right?"

Seeing the mission completed so easily, Luo Yan was happy, but he still had some doubts in his heart.

He didn't believe that a mere drop of essence blood could subdue Xiao Wu and make her sincerely follow him.

"As long as they absorb the host's essence blood to transform into a demon beast, a contract will form within their bloodline, and the other party will instinctively pledge loyalty to the host."

"Of course, if the other party harbors intense hatred toward the host, it is possible for them to break this contract!"

Hearing this, Luo Yan felt relieved.

He looked at Xiao Wu in his arms and felt that her body was running a bit hot.

However, having experienced bloodline evolution himself, Luo Yan knew this was a good thing for Xiao Wu.

Just as Luo Yan was about to continue observing what other changes Xiao Wu might undergo, the door to the room was suddenly kicked open.