Xiao Wu's sudden appearance had left all the onlookers around them completely stunned.
And that was nothing compared to the fact that she'd just said she was Ye Xuan's First Soul Ring.
Especially the people from the major powers. They were barely managing to restrain their excitement and keep from rushing over to question Ye Xuan.
Ning Rongrong was staring at Xiao Wu with shining eyes as the latter pinched her cheeks.
If anyone else had done that, she wouldn't have let them touch her—she wouldn't even have been happy to have them come near.
But this young lady in front of her was clearly no ordinary person.
She'd even said she was the First Soul Ring of that handsome young Ye Xuan.
Now that was interesting.
"Si... Sister Xiao Wu, are you really Ye Xuan's First Soul Ring?"
Ning Rongrong reached out and touched the hand Xiao Wu had pinched her cheek with, then curiously patted her slender waist.
The sensation was completely real, no different from touching an ordinary person.
"Mm. Things are a little special right now, but I really am Xuanxuan's Soul Ring."
Xiao Wu had long since come to terms with being absorbed by Ye Xuan as his First Soul Ring.
Although she couldn't do anything to that wicked woman, Bibi Dong,
she could still bounce around Lake Heart Island every day and annoy her.
And she no longer had to live in constant fear of being discovered by a Titled Douluo.
"Th-then, Sister Xiao Wu, are... are you a Soul Beast?"
As Ning Rongrong's voice trailed off, the entire scene fell silent once again.
Xiao Wu wasn't surprised at all by her question.
"Mm, I really am a Soul Beast. Otherwise, I couldn't have become his Soul Ring."
After Xiao Wu said this, everyone present drew in a sharp breath.
The powers friendly with Spirit Hall, in particular, immediately began asking Yue Guan about Ye Xuan and Xiao Wu.
However,
although Yue Guan understood something about Ye Xuan's Martial Soul, he didn't know the details of Ye Xuan's situation.
He only explained that Ye Xuan's Martial Soul could capture Soul Beasts and turn their abilities to his own use.
As for Xiao Wu's origins, he knew nothing at all.
"Enough, Xiao Wu. Come back."
Ye Xuan's voice reached Xiao Wu's ears.
When she looked back, she saw that the Pokeball with the crescent-moon mark had somehow appeared in Ye Xuan's hand.
"Ahhh... I don't wanna go back so soon..."
At the sight of Ye Xuan's gesture, Xiao Wu abandoned Ning Rongrong and darted over to his side.
Her little white hands kept shaking Ye Xuan by the shoulders. Her expression and manner were no different from those of an ordinary little girl.
Ye Xuan reached out and stroked her rabbit ears and head.
"Go back and get some rest. We've already made plenty of a scene. If we keep this up, we'll cause trouble for Lord Yue Guan."
Hearing this, Xiao Wu mischievously stuck out her tongue at him.
"Bleh! When I get back, I want a feast."
"Sure. Eat whatever you like when we get back."
Then,
under the astonished gazes of everyone,
a crack opened in the Pokeball in Ye Xuan's hand.
Xiao Wu's figure turned into a streak of white light and flowed inside.
At last, the Pokeball Martial Soul gradually faded away in Ye Xuan's palm.
All the powerful figures present were left dumbstruck by the sight.
Ning Rongrong was gazing at Ye Xuan with her big, starry eyes.
But Ye Xuan simply passed her by and looked up at Hu Liena standing beside him.
"Senior Sister, did we make too much of a scene today? Could we cause trouble for our master?"
At Ye Xuan's words, Hu Liena rolled her eyes at him.
Then she reached out and pinched his nose.
"Ow~~ Senior Sister, what are you doing... That hurts."
Seeing Ye Xuan's pained expression, Hu Liena's lips curled into a mischievous smile.
"Hmph. I'm just making sure you don't get conceited. You'd only just absorbed your First Soul Ring, yet you defeated Yu Tianheng, one of the Blue Lightning Twin Stars. I bet the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan hates your guts now."
Ye Xuan looked confused.
"Senior Sister, didn't you also beat that big fool, Yu Tianxin? Why are you saying the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan holds a grudge against me?"
"Idiot. Yu Tianxin is three years older than me, but our Soul Power is about the same. What about you? Yu Tianheng is six years older than you, and your Soul Power is ten levels lower than his, yet you beat him into that state. If word of this gets out..."
As she spoke, a trace of sly amusement appeared in Hu Liena's eyes.
The onlookers nearby all stood frozen after hearing her explanation.
Well, damn.
Well, damn indeed.
So Ye Xuan, the little kid who'd defeated Yu Tianheng, had really only just awakened his Martial Soul.
"Hahaha!!! Yu Tianheng's face is going to be dragged through the mud now."
^_^
"Pfft! Bros, Yu Tianheng's in for a rough time when he gets back."
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"Yu Tianheng: Guys, think I'll get locked up when I get back?"
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Listening to those spectators gloating over the spectacle, Ye Xuan's eye twitched.
Well, damn.
Yu Tianheng, the early-story "Long Aotian" boss from the original novel.
He hadn't even waited for the protagonist's group to show up, and Ye Xuan had already shattered his confidence.
Just then,
Ning Rongrong grabbed Ye Xuan's hand.
Her wide eyes were filled with earnestness.
"Big Brother Ye Xuan, would you like to join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"
As Ning Rongrong's slightly childish voice rang out,
the crowd, which had only just begun to stir again, fell silent once more.
At the same time,
Yue Guan, Ning Fengzhi, and Gu Rong—
all three of their faces darkened.
Ye Xuan and Hu Liena were also left stunned by Ning Rongrong's words.
Well, damn.
Was this what it meant to poach someone right in front of you?
Seeing the bewilderment in Ye Xuan's eyes, Ning Rongrong thought she hadn't made herself clear.
But then she remembered something her father had once told her:
if you wanted someone to join the sect, you had to offer them enough resources.
So she spoke again.
"Big Brother Ye Xuan, if... if you're willing to join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, I'll share everything I have with you."
After she finished speaking, Ning Rongrong looked at Ye Xuan with eager anticipation.
Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo's faces had grown darker than ever.
The senior members of the other powers who knew the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's inner workings couldn't help drawing in a sharp breath when they heard Ning Rongrong say that.
After all, to Ning Fengzhi, Ning Rongrong was the next sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Although Ning Rongrong was still young and her words could be dismissed as childish, those listening weren't going to see it that way.
Seeing that Ye Xuan still looked stunned,
Ning Rongrong's little face twisted with indecision. Then, biting down hard on her little silver teeth, she said...
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