Su Yuntao

"Cao Yan, time to get up." Early in the morning, when a faint pearly white light rose in the eastern sky, Xiao Wu in the dormitory had already awakened.

Resting her chin gently on her small hands, Xiao Wu slowly brought her slightly childish face close to Cao Yan's and spoke softly.

The other members of Seventh Dorm had already gone to class. Otherwise, Xiao Wu would never have made such an intimate gesture. Gazing at him from so close, she could even feel the slightly warm breath coming from Cao Yan's nose, making her pretty face redden faintly.

"Big brother really can sleep. He's been asleep for so long and still isn't awake." Xiao Wu pursed her red lips and muttered softly as she watched Cao Yan lying there unconscious.

Perhaps because of what had happened the night before, Cao Yan had unknowingly come to occupy a significant place in Xiao Wu's heart. After all, for her, being able to make such a considerate boy into her big brother was, in a way, a fortunate thing.

At the same time, recalling their conversation from the night before, Xiao Wu could not help but giggle as she looked at the boy before her. A faint blush appeared on her face as she secretly thought, If one day Big Brother learns about my identity, would he...

"Xiao Wu, how can you be pressing down on your boss? You're tempting me." Half-awake, Cao Yan felt as though something hard was weighing on him, so he opened his eyes to look.

"Ah! Cao Yan, you're awake?" When her gaze met Cao Yan's, Xiao Wu was momentarily at a loss. Her little face flushed crimson at once.

After all, she had not expected him to wake up so quickly.

At that moment, Xiao Wu's body was pressed against Cao Yan's. Her slender, tender legs, wrapped in pink shorts, pinned his legs beneath them in a rather suggestive position.

"Hehe, Xiao Wu, that position is really easy to misunderstand. My self-control isn't very good. If I suddenly get carried away and take the chance to pounce on you, don't blame me. You can only blame yourself for tempting me first." A wicked grin appeared on Cao Yan's face as he watched Xiao Wu's girlish reaction.

"Hmph, tempting you my foot. It's time for class. Hurry up and get ready, or it'll be bad if we're late." Xiao Wu glared at Cao Yan in embarrassment and irritation, speaking crossly.

Although Xiao Wu had already accepted Cao Yan as her big brother in her heart, she would never call him that to his face. After all, she had her own pride.

By the time the two entered the classroom, they were naturally late. However, even Teacher Yue Jing, their homeroom teacher, could not say much to the two super geniuses with Innate Full Soul Power. After all, their strength spoke for itself.

One had to know that geniuses with Innate Full Soul Power would be treated as treasures in any academy.

After all, anyone with such talent only needed to steadily cultivate their Soul Power, and without question, they would one day become super experts renowned across a region.

It could be said that those with Innate Full Soul Power had received a pass to becoming strong from the very beginning. For them, becoming stronger was merely a matter of time.

According to the records, among those with Innate Full Soul Power who had appeared in the two great empires, even the one with the lowest achievement had reached the level of Soul Grandmaster.

Such a level was not high, but in this small Nuoding City, it could already be considered the pinnacle!

Thus, in Teacher Yue Jing's eyes, even if she had to abandon every student in Nuoding Academy, she could not abandon Cao Yan and Xiao Wu.

If such geniuses left even the most insignificant mark in the academy's history, it would be an honor for the entire academy! Moreover, it would be the highest honor!

Nuoding Academy's courses were not particularly complicated. The amount of martial soul knowledge that could be taught to each Soul Master was limited, and to truly become stronger, one could only rely on one's own efforts.

Of course, as a transmigrator, Cao Yan could simply ignore that point.

After the morning classes ended, Cao Yan and Xiao Wu held hands, intending to return and sleep in the same bed together.

However, Teacher Yue Jing suggested that they go to Spirit Hall in Nuoding City to register for Soul Master certificates. After all, this was a symbol of honor for everyone who became a Soul Master.

Originally, Cao Yan had planned to refuse. He was already very strong, and such flashy yet impractical things held no appeal for him at all.

But when he saw Xiao Wu's eager expression, he still agreed. As a caring man, he naturally had to make use of every opportunity to deepen his relationship with Xiao Wu.

Once their relationship reached a certain point, he, Cao Yan, could rightfully build a harem. By then, Xiao Wu would certainly remain devoted to him and even obey his every word.

These were the precious conclusions he had drawn from countless life experiences in his previous life. Although he had still been single before transmigrating, here on Douluo Continent, he had confidence in himself. He would definitely become a master of romance!

The two walked side by side through the streets of Nuoding City with their arms linked, drawing envious looks from time to time.

Naturally, those gazes were focused on Xiao Wu. Although Cao Yan was handsome as well, he was still too young to attract much attention.

Today, Xiao Wu had changed into a pink outfit. Combined with her exquisite little face, which still retained its childishness, the outfit made her even more eye-catching. For a time, even passing pedestrians secretly sighed to themselves, What a naturally beautiful girl.

Although Xiao Wu was young, that did not stop her from radiating charm. Combined with her pure and innocent attire, a little girl like her would stand out wherever she appeared.

Ignoring the various looks around them, Cao Yan tightly held Xiao Wu's warm little hand. After casually asking a passerby where Spirit Hall was, he headed there at a brisk pace.

In Nuoding City, Spirit Hall was known to everyone, so Cao Yan was spared a great deal of trouble.

Xiao Wu remained silent the entire way, but she could feel the warmth deep within Cao Yan's palm. That feeling inevitably sent faint ripples through her heart.

"Stop right there, children. This is Spirit Hall. You can't just barge in." The moment the two arrived before Spirit Hall, a deep voice stopped them.

The speaker was a very handsome man. Faint dark-green light seemed to flicker in his pupils, likely due to his own martial soul.

The man wore a fitted white outfit that complemented his well-proportioned physique, faintly accentuating his sturdy build. Behind him, a black cloak fluttered despite the lack of wind, looking quite mystical. At the center of his chest was a fist-sized character for soul, the mark of a direct member of Spirit Hall.

A golden badge was pinned to the man's left chest, adorned with three gleaming golden swords. It appeared somewhat extraordinary.

Only those who had reached the rank of Soul Grandmaster were qualified to wear such a badge. Without a doubt, the man before them was a Soul Grandmaster.

The man appeared to be around thirty years old. Reaching the level of Soul Grandmaster at such an age was enough to show that his talent in cultivation was quite impressive.

Therefore, when the white-robed man swept his gaze over Cao Yan and Xiao Wu, there was not only sharpness in his eyes, but also a trace of arrogance.

Indeed, having reached the level of Soul Grandmaster at his age, he did possess the right to be proud.

"What is your name? Do you know that I am from a Hidden Family?" Cao Yan frowned slightly at the man's arrogant attitude. Then he slowly raised his handsome face and met those eyes that gleamed with dark-green light without the slightest fear.

"Hehe, I didn't expect this young master to have such a background. I am Su Yuntao. May I ask what brings you to Spirit Hall?" When the words Hidden Family reached the man's ears, the expression on his face rapidly softened, and his manner became full of deference.

Seeing the swift change in Su Yuntao's expression, the two guards beside him were clearly stunned. They were obviously quite surprised by his attitude.

Su Yuntao was also somewhat astonished. After working at this Spirit Hall branch for so many years, this was the first time he had encountered a youth claiming to be from a Hidden Family. Combined with the calmness and steadiness Cao Yan displayed, he completely believed Cao Yan's words.

One had to know that anyone with even the slightest connection to a Hidden Family would make even Spirit Hall feel somewhat wary and apprehensive.

That was because no one could predict what kind of strength might be hidden behind such mysterious families.