Tang San's Gift Was Regifted?

Xiao Wu held the wooden box and watched Tang San's departing back, her expression complicated for a moment.

She truly did not want this gift.

It was not that the Soul Gathering Grass was bad, but she did not want to have too much to do with Tang San right now.

"Ah..."

Xiao Wu let out a soft sigh and searched the crowd with her gaze.

She quickly spotted Lin Yi, who was preparing to slip away.

Her eyes lit up, and an idea immediately sprang to mind. She then strode briskly toward Lin Yi.

Lin Yi had his head lowered, pondering how to shake off Xiao Wu.

The match is over, so vacation is about to start.

It's just that Xiao Wu said she wants to go back with me...

The plot has already gone off the rails anyway, so it doesn't really matter if she comes home with me. But the key is that I need to hunt for a Soul Ring before I go home.

How can I shake her off?

As he mulled it over, he completely failed to notice a pink figure following closely behind him.

When Xiao Wu heard Lin Yi's thoughts, her heart tightened.

This guy was actually thinking about how to shake her off?

No, no. She absolutely could not let him shake her off, or how would she change her fate?

Xiao Wu pouted slightly, a surge of stubbornness rising in her heart.

She quickened her pace and caught up to Lin Yi in just a few steps. Then she patted his shoulder. "Lin Yi, wait for me."

Lin Yi paused slightly, inwardly cursing his bad luck.

He slowly turned around, forcing a stiff smile onto his face. "Xiao Wu, why did you follow me?"

Xiao Wu glared at him indignantly. "You didn't even wait for me? Did you forget that you promised to take me to your home?"

"Um..." Lin Yi scratched his head, his eyes shifting uneasily. "I haven't left yet, have I...?"

"Forget it." Xiao Wu cut him off and handed him the wooden box. "Here, this is for you."

Lin Yi looked at the wooden box being offered to him, utterly bewildered.

What? For me? What is this?

Tang San gave Xiao Wu this Soul Gathering Grass, and she's passing it right on to me?

If Tang San saw this, wouldn't he be furious?

He grumbled inwardly, but his eyes instinctively glanced toward the direction Tang San had left. Fortunately, Tang San was already far away.

Still, he could not take someone else's things just because of that, could he?

Lin Yi hurriedly waved his hands and pushed the box back. "No, no. Tang San gave this to you. I can't take it."

Though he said that, Lin Yi felt a little regretful inside.

But then again, the Soul Gathering Grass really is a good thing for me right now.

After I absorb a Soul Ring, using this Soul Gathering Grass to stabilize my realm should work quite well.

But this belongs to someone else. I can't just shamelessly accept it, can I?

When Xiao Wu heard those thoughts, a hint of amusement flashed through her eyes.

It seemed this Soul Gathering Grass really was useful to Lin Yi. She had made the right decision.

"Take it." Xiao Wu stuffed the wooden box directly into Lin Yi's arms. "After all, if I'm going to your house during vacation, I'll need you to look after me."

So that's what this is about.

Fine, come if you want. There's nothing fun at my house anyway. Once you get bored, you'll leave on your own.

Lin Yi held the wooden box and stood there with a helpless expression.

He could feel that several students who had not yet left were watching him with strange looks in their eyes.

What would Tang San's reaction be when word of this reached him?

But whatever. The Soul Gathering Grass was already in his hands. As for Tang San, he might be troublesome, but as long as he did not use Hidden Weapons, there was nothing to worry about.

Early the next morning, at the gates of Notting Academy, Lin Yi watched Xiao Wu skip along at his side, feeling dazed.

This scene is practically identical—the only difference is that the male lead has changed...

But then again, how did the plot get twisted into this?

And judging by this, this Little Rabbit is determined to follow me all the way.

Lin Yi helplessly curled his lips and tried one last time. "Xiao Wu, are you sure you want to come back with me? My home isn't as lively as the academy. It might be very boring."

Xiao Wu, however, looked completely unconcerned. She skipped around Lin Yi in a circle. "It won't be boring. How could it be boring with you there? Besides, I want to see what the place where you live is like."

She blinked her big eyes and looked at Lin Yi expectantly.

Lin Yi sighed, knowing he could not outargue this Little Rabbit. He could only nod. "Fine, fine. Then let's go. But let me make this clear first: if you get bored, don't blame me for not warning you."

Xiao Wu nodded cheerfully, grabbed the hem of Lin Yi's clothes, and pulled him forward. "I know, I know. Let's go already. I can't wait any longer."

The two set off on the road home.

But Lin Yi knew that this trip home was destined to be anything but peaceful.

Meanwhile.

Behind them, Tang San, who was also preparing to go home, watched this scene with his fists clenched so tightly that they cracked.

Why?

Why was Xiao Wu going back with Lin Yi?

"Lin Yi?" Tang San murmured the name, a trace of ruthlessness flashing through his eyes.

During the earlier match, he should not have spared Lin Yi just because Lin Yi was a support-type Soul Master.

In a corner not far away, Yu Xiaogang watched his most prized disciple's unstable emotions and could not help frowning.

He walked over to Tang San's side and said in a low voice, "Little San, calm down."

"Teacher." Tang San looked up at Yu Xiaogang, took a deep breath, and tried to steady his emotions. "I can't calm down. You saw it too. Xiao Wu, she..."

"I saw it." Yu Xiaogang nodded. "But the more it is like this, the more you must remain rational."

"I..." Tang San wanted to say something.

Yu Xiaogang interrupted him. "Don't worry. During this period, I'll have someone investigate Lin Yi's background. As for Xiao Wu..."

He looked at Tang San, his tone stern. "The most important thing for you now is to improve your strength. Only when you become strong enough will every problem be resolved."

Tang San fell silent for a moment before finally nodding. "I understand, Teacher."

Though he said so, the rage in his heart did not subside.

This Lin Yi had to pay the price.

"Mm." Yu Xiaogang nodded and reminded him, "Aren't you going home too? Go on, and be careful on the road."

After saying that, he turned and headed back to the academy without another glance.

Tang San took one deep final look in the direction Lin Yi and Xiao Wu had gone, then walked away in the opposite direction.

Elsewhere.

Lin Yi had no idea that Tang San had not come to resent him over the gift.

Instead, Xiao Wu going back with him had nearly made Tang San snap.

At that moment.

Lin Yi had already figured out how to shake off this Little Rabbit and go hunt for a Soul Ring himself.

I've already planned the route. When we reach that Maple Forest near Soul Hunting Forest, I'll trick this Little Rabbit into resting in a cave inside, then take the chance to circle around to Soul Hunting Forest.

That way, I can ensure her safety while also getting a chance to hunt for a Soul Ring.

But why is she so quiet today? Something feels off.