Xiao Wu's Worries and Choice

Lin Yi was slightly taken aback when he heard Xiao Wu's question.

He had not expected Xiao Wu to suddenly ask such a profound question.

Why is this Little Rabbit suddenly asking about this?

Could it be because she herself underwent a Soul Beast Transformation, so she is especially sensitive to this issue?

But then again, how could Soul Beasts and humans possibly coexist peacefully for real?

Lin Yi's thoughts raced, but on the surface, he pretended to ponder the matter seriously.

He took a bite of wild fruit and said vaguely, "Well... theoretically, it is possible, but it would be very difficult in reality."

"Why is it difficult?" Xiao Wu pressed, a hint of anticipation in her eyes.

Lin Yi shook his head, then said seriously, "Because Soul Masters need to hunt Soul Beasts to obtain Soul Rings. That is an irreconcilable conflict."

He paused before adding, "Besides, humans have ingrained prejudice against Soul Beasts, while Soul Beasts are also deeply wary of humans. Breaking down that barrier would take a very long time."

More than a long time—it is practically impossible.

And after Tang San became a god, humans hunted Soul Beasts even more ruthlessly. After all, gods do not care about this kind of crap.

Unless someone can create a method of obtaining Soul Rings without hunting Soul Beasts, or make artificial Soul Rings, this conflict will always exist.

Lin Yi silently added in his heart, but he could not possibly say those things aloud.

When Xiao Wu heard Lin Yi's Heart Voice, her eyes dimmed slightly.

A way to obtain Soul Rings without hunting Soul Beasts?

How could that be possible?

Soul Rings only appeared after Soul Beasts died. How could anyone obtain them without hunting Soul Beasts?

As for artificial Soul Rings, if they could be made, why would anyone hunt Soul Beasts in the first place?

"I see." Xiao Wu nodded and fell silent.

Seeing that she had stopped talking, Lin Yi gnawed on his fruit, feeling helpless as well.

This Little Rabbit is acting so strangely. She must be homesick.

But then again, how long is she planning to keep following me?

She may look only six years old, but beneath that six-year-old appearance, she is a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. If she follows me everywhere and runs into some Title Douluo, would that not be suicide?

After all, this is not just her problem. It will definitely drag me into it too.

I am still young. I have not even held a girl's hand. I do not want to die.

Thinking of this, Lin Yi felt a headache coming on.

All he had wanted was to cultivate quietly, stay far away from the protagonist group, and live his life in peace.

But now that Xiao Wu insisted on following him, things had become complicated.

He needed to think of a solution...

As Lin Yi pondered, he suddenly remembered something.

Right, the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

That Old Poison, Dugu Bo, has all kinds of Immortal Herbs there, including a Lovesick Heartbreak Red that can help Xiao Wu hide her aura.

And Tang San has already set his sights on me. Even if it were not for Xiao Wu, why should I hand that opportunity over to him?

But my strength is far too low right now. Going to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well would just be seeking death.

Dugu Bo is still a Title Douluo. Even if poisoning has weakened him, he is not someone a little Soul Master like me, who has just broken through to level eleven, can handle.

I need to raise my strength first. Before graduation, I must at least reach level thirty. Only then will I barely have the ability to protect myself.

And I need to find a way to deal with Dugu Bo too. That Old Poison has a strange temper, so forcing the issue definitely will not work.

Lin Yi silently made his plans, completely failing to notice that Xiao Wu's gaze across from him had shifted from dejection to shock.

She had heard every word of Lin Yi's Heart Voice just now.

The Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well?

An Immortal Herb that could conceal a Soul Beast's aura?

Xiao Wu's heart pounded wildly.

She had originally been wondering whether she should take the chance to ask more questions, but she had not expected this guy to think of it himself first.

And from his Heart Voice, it seemed there was a place that could resolve her greatest hidden danger: concealing her Soul Beast aura.

This information was far too important to her.

At the same time, she was grateful that following Lin Yi home this time had been such a correct decision.

After all, as a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast who had undergone a Soul Beast Transformation, what Xiao Wu feared most was having her identity discovered by powerful humans.

Although many people at Notting Academy had learned through Lin Yi's Heart Voice that she was a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast who had undergone a Soul Beast Transformation, this was a small place where strength was generally low, and most people preferred to avoid trouble.

Furthermore, judging by the attitudes displayed by the teachers and students, some did not believe it, while others were wary that there might be someone behind her. The threat was relatively small.

But once she left Notting Academy and entered the broader world of Soul Masters, the situation would be entirely different.

If she could completely conceal her Soul Beast aura, she would no longer have to live in constant fear every day.

Xiao Wu forcefully suppressed her excitement, pretending nothing had happened as she yawned.

"Lin Yi, I am sleepy." She rubbed her eyes. "Let's rest. We still need to travel tomorrow."

Lin Yi came back to his senses and nodded. "All right. You sleep first. I will keep watch for a while."

"No need to keep watch, right?" Xiao Wu tilted her head and smiled. "This place looks very safe."

"It is never wrong to be careful." Lin Yi shook his head. "Sleep without worry."

Although this is not the Soul Hunting Forest and there should not be much danger, there could still be wild beasts or something. We need to stay alert.

Hearing Lin Yi's Heart Voice, Xiao Wu felt warmth bloom in her heart.

"Then... all right." She did not insist and lay down on the bed of dry grass. "Wake me when you get tired, and I will take over the watch."

"Okay." Lin Yi responded and added several pieces of wood to the campfire.

Xiao Wu closed her eyes, but she was not truly asleep.

Listening to the crackling of the fire, countless thoughts ran through her mind.

On one hand, she felt a trace of gratitude toward Lin Yi. This human boy clearly knew she was a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, yet unlike others, he did not think about how to exploit her. Instead, he was considering how to protect her.

On the other hand, she felt deeply uneasy.

Why did Lin Yi want to help her?

Was it truly just because they were classmates?

Or was there... some other scheme?

Xiao Wu recalled Lin Yi's earlier Heart Voice: raising a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast in captivity would cost far less.

Her heart sank again.

Perhaps Lin Yi was like Tang Hao, merely waiting for her to grow stronger?

No...

Xiao Wu secretly shook her head.

If Lin Yi truly had such intentions, he would not need to consider helping her hide her aura.

Once her identity was exposed, she would only become more vulnerable and easier to control.

So Lin Yi really wanted to help her?

Xiao Wu was not sure.

But Lin Yi...

This boy seemed different from other humans.

Other people could hear his Heart Voice.

Most importantly, he seemed not to know that others could hear his Heart Voice.

And ever since she had met him, other than complaining about Tang San and Yu Xiaogang, he had shown no ill will toward anyone. He seemed to want nothing more than to coast through life.

His attitude toward her did not seem like that of someone trying to use her either.

Xiao Wu pretended to turn over, secretly turning her head to squint at Lin Yi.

She silently made up her mind.

Whether Lin Yi wanted it or not, she would follow him from now on.

Until she obtained that Immortal Herb, until she changed her own fate.