Douluo Chat Group: They're All Addicted to Gossiping

She hadn't even met the group leader, so how could she possibly like him?

Even if she were to like someone, she would certainly prioritize Li Yuan.

He was handsome, powerful, had a humorous and witty personality, and was of the same kind as her—both being soul beasts in human form...

Hmm... wait.

Was she thinking about things she shouldn't be?

"Pah, pah, pah! What am I thinking about! It's all that bad woman Bibi Dong's fault for leading me astray!"

Xiao Wu's cheeks flushed pink, and she hurriedly shook her head to drive those messy thoughts out of her mind.

Just then, a classmate's voice came from not far away: "Sister Xiao Wu, someone is looking for you!"

"Coming!"

Xiao Wu took a deep breath, stood up, and walked over quickly.

Meanwhile.

At the Crown Prince's Mansion.

Qian Renxue looked at the "elementary schooler bickering" scene in the group and shook her head helplessly.

Her mother, Bibi Dong, was truly... childish!

To think she would actually pick a fight with a teenage girl.

However... Xiao Wu's attitude toward the group leader seemed a bit interesting?

She touched her chin thoughtfully; it seemed she would have to keep an eye on the relationship between this Xiao Wu and the group leader in the future.

Perhaps it could become a breakthrough point?

In the Star Dou Forest, beside the Lake of Life.

Little One was lying on a smooth boulder, flicking her tail in boredom while watching the group of "two-legged beasts" on the Brick bickering incessantly, her golden eyes filled with confusion.

"Awoo? (Like? What is that? Is it edible?)"

She tilted her head, stuck out her soft, pink tongue to lick her paw, completely unable to understand the complex emotional entanglements of these "two-legged beasts."

In her view, food, sleep, and play were the only things that mattered.

What was this "like or dislike" nonsense? Did it smell as good as meat?

Arriving at the office.

Xiao Wu pushed the door open and was stunned to see a man with a flat-top haircut standing with his hands behind his back, looking out the window at a forty-five-degree angle, his back turned to her.

It was fortunate she recognized him as Yu Xiaogang at a glance; otherwise, someone who didn't know better might have thought some powerful Soul Saint or Contra had arrived.

After a long while, Yu Xiaogang slowly turned around: "Xiao Wu, you're free right now, aren't you?"

What a load of nonsense!

You call me over in the middle of the day for no reason, and then ask if I'm free?

Should I tell you I have an eight-o'clock class, is that okay?

Xiao Wu resisted the urge to roll her eyes and squeezed out a smile: "Of course I'm free. Master, did you need something from me?"

Yu Xiaogang suppressed the impatience in his heart and asked in an "earnest" tone: "It's good that you're free. Actually, I wanted to ask you, has Li Yuan... been in contact with anyone special lately? Or perhaps, has he obtained any extraordinary items?"

Ever since witnessing Li Yuan's earth-shattering punch yesterday, along with the bizarre changes to his martial soul and soul skills, Yu Xiaogang's curiosity had been itching uncontrollably.

He firmly believed that Li Yuan must have obtained some incredible opportunity to undergo such a complete transformation!

If... if he could obtain this secret, perhaps his Luo Sanpao would also have a chance to be reborn, and he would never have to be called "trash" again.

When that time came, he, Yu Xiaogang, would surely become world-famous, making everyone who once looked down on him regret their actions and look up to him in awe!

Upon hearing this, Xiao Wu's expression changed instantly, and she looked at Yu Xiaogang with vigilance: "Master, why are you asking this?"

As she spoke, she silently fished the Brick out of her pocket, turned on the recording function, and prepared to record Yu Xiaogang's malicious words and deeds to post in the group.

In the world of soul masters, prying into another person's martial soul secrets was a major taboo!

Seeing Xiao Wu's face change, Yu Xiaogang quickly adopted an upright and righteous posture, saying sternly: "Xiao Wu, don't misunderstand. I am considering your personal safety. Many bad people have appeared outside the academy recently, and it's possible that many are targeting you because of these secrets."

"Therefore, I plan to compile all your precious secrets into a book so that no one will be able to threaten your safety."

"And when that time comes, many people on the continent will surely praise you, and praise our Notting Academy for cultivating such excellent talents!"

Xiao Wu almost laughed out of anger.

Good grief.

He was blatantly trying to pry into other people's secrets, yet he had the gall to call it "for your own safety," and even wanted to compile these secrets into a book to gain both fame and fortune?

Being generous with others' property, publishing your own book, and enjoying the reputation yourself?

How thick is your skin?

Why don't you go ask the Pope for her secrets?

Do you think we're easy to bully just because we're students?

Spoiled rotten, aren't you!

"Clap, clap, clap!"

A series of crisp, mocking claps rang out.

Xiao Wu clapped her hands, sneered, and unceremoniously tore through his mask of hypocrisy: "Grandmaster, you really do know how to scheme, don't you? Don't you know that in the world of Spirit Masters, a Spirit Master's secrets are not to be pried into so casually?"

Yu Xiaogang's expression changed instantly: "I am not prying into secrets; I am showing concern for a student. Xiao Wu, can you stop viewing people's hearts as so dark?"

"I am concerned for student Li Yuan! Just think, his Spirit changed so drastically; what if some malignant condition arises? I am doing this for your own good!"

He wore the expression of a man acting out of earnest, heartfelt concern.

Watching this made Xiao Wu feel nauseated, and she coldly retorted: "Then why don't you dare go ask Li Yuan directly?"

Yu Xiaogang was rendered speechless.

He wanted to, but the problem was he didn't dare.

Li Yuan's explosive temper last time had given him quite a scare. What if he provoked him and the boy rushed over to give him a sound beating?

His old, rickety bones couldn't handle that kind of rough treatment.

Of course, Yu Xiaogang couldn't possibly say these things out loud, so he could only stammer in defense: "I... I was just trying to avoid suspicion. If this matter were to affect Li Yuan's study habits, then I would be at fault."

"Hmph, you know exactly what you're after! I'm not playing along anymore!"

Xiao Wu snorted coldly and turned to leave.

"Bang!"

With a dull thud, Yu Xiaogang slammed his hand on the desk, pointed at Xiao Wu, and trembled with rage: "You! Is that any way for a student to speak to a teacher?"

"You? You think you qualify as a teacher?"

Xiao Wu spun around, hands on her hips, glaring at him without a hint of weakness. Her pink eyes were filled with disdain: "You are nothing but a parasite eating and drinking for free at the academy. Do you really think you have the right to run your mouth?"

"You! You insolent brat! You damn rabbit, Xiao Wu, how dare you speak to me like that?"

Stung in his most sensitive spot, Yu Xiaogang flew into a rage and began to curse indiscriminately.

"Hmph!"

A cold glint flashed in Xiao Wu's eyes, and she struck.

Her long, powerful leg lashed out with a kick.

"Ugh... cough, cough..."

How could Yu Xiaogang have imagined that such terrifying explosive power was hidden within Xiao Wu's slender, shapely legs?

"Thump!"

Yu Xiaogang was kicked onto his backside, his face turning deathly pale as he gasped for air.

Xiao Wu looked down at him from above, her gaze icy: "For the sake of the Dean, I'll let you off this time. If there is a next time, I will not be so lenient!"

"Also, Li Yuan's business is my business. You better remember that—he is under my protection!"

With those words, Xiao Wu gave her ponytail a sassy flick and turned to leave, leaving behind only a spirited, heroic silhouette.

Yu Xiaogang was left slumped on the floor, taking a long time to catch his breath. His expression was hideous, his eyes filled with resentment.

"Rebellion! This is pure rebellion. A student actually daring to strike a teacher—I'm going to die of anger."

However, this lesson from Xiao Wu did not diminish his intentions; instead, it only fueled his curiosity further.

"She reacted so strongly; there must be a huge secret behind Li Yuan's Spirit. If I could obtain it... perhaps I could leap to become a world-renowned Spirit Master!"

Yu Xiaogang's eyes were filled with greed and fanaticism, as if he could already see the image of himself gaining Li Yuan's secret, becoming world-famous, and being revered by millions.

"Just you wait... I will definitely get my hands on that secret!"

After leaving the office, Xiao Wu immediately sent the video to the group chat.

[Loves Eating Carrots: (4 minute 47 second video)]

[Loves Eating Carrots: Take a look at how shameless this 'Grandmaster' is. (Vomiting emoji)]

The video content was exactly how Yu Xiaogang had "righteously" tried to pry into Li Yuan's secrets, how he was rendered speechless by Xiao Wu's retort, and finally, how he was kicked to the ground in a fit of rage.

As soon as the video was posted, the group chat instantly erupted.

[Richest Little Heiress of Heaven Dou: Wow! This guy is so disgusting! By what right is he prying into someone else's Spirit secrets?]

[Big Cat in the Night: And he has the nerve to talk about writing books—taking credit for others' work to enjoy his own fame. (Middle finger emoji)]

[A Life of Bitterness and Solitude: I only just finished catching up on the gossip yesterday, and I didn't expect to see Yu Xiaogang's true colors today. It fits my imagination of him perfectly! How ugly! There are no useless Spirits, only useless Spirit Masters—I think it's just a useless Grandmaster, not a useless Spirit.]

[Viper-Hearted Big Sister: Absurd! I really don't understand—why is it that even though he's the one begging for help, he still insists on putting on such a high-and-mighty attitude? (Speechless emoji)]