Tricking Xiao Wu!

If it were merely a matter of being captured and forced into hard labor, the Titan Giant Ape certainly wouldn't have been tempted; in fact, to prevent Da Ming and the others from being threatened, the Titan Giant Ape might have even fought Lin Fan to the death.

However, Lin Fan's peculiar ability allowed him to control even a beast of his caliber, binding it to a contract while rendering it unable to inflict any harm upon him.

Coupled with the fact that a million-year-old Soul Beast was serving as Lin Fan's soul ring, the ape was thoroughly stunned.

Rolling its eyes, the Titan Giant Ape asked in a deep voice, "Are you certain that we truly have the possibility of becoming gods?"

"It is certainly more likely than achieving godhood as a mere Soul Beast."

The words of the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm completely swayed the Titan Giant Ape. It looked toward Lin Fan and said in a low voice, "Very well, I can assist you. However, as for my big brother... I have no confidence in persuading him. If you want to convince him, your strength must be improved!"

"Rest assured, I will increase my strength soon enough."

Lin Fan had no intention of seeking out the Sky Azure Bull Python immediately.

After all, he currently lacked a Super Ball!

If the Sky Azure Bull Python didn't believe him and decided to lash out, the Titan Giant Ape alone wouldn't be able to stop it. As for the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, while it appeared to be a million-year soul ring, its actual combat prowess was that of a weakling—hardly reliable.

He would only set out once he either had a Super Ball or had captured enough Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts to rely on sheer numbers to hold off the Sky Azure Bull Python.

He would never allow himself to enter an uncontrollable situation for the sake of a slim hope!

"Fine!"

The Titan Giant Ape said solemnly, "Whenever you need me in the future, just release me. Furthermore, if I discover that you are deceiving us, then... even if I die, I will not let you use me."

"Naturally, I would not."

Lin Fan contentedly tucked the Titan Giant Ape into the Super Ball, his heart blooming with joy.

He had originally thought it would be difficult to reach an agreement with the Titan Giant Ape, and had only intended to inform it of its predicament so it would protect his life when danger arose.

He hadn't expected that, thanks to the existence of the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, the Titan Giant Ape would actually believe his words and be willing to cooperate and follow his commands!

To have gained a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast as a henchman was a massive leap forward.

Not to mention, this Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast was a king among its kind!

At this point, unless he faced a powerful existence on the level of Bibi Dong, Lin Fan no longer feared anyone in a one-on-one fight.

It seemed the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm was something of a lucky star for him.

Thinking of this, Lin Fan couldn't help but glance at the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm.

"What? Why are you looking at Brother?"

The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm was just about to act cocky when its expression suddenly shifted. It spoke up, "Hiss, the aura of another Soul Beast has appeared not far from here, and it's quite unique! You'd better be careful!"

Hearing the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm describe it as "unique," Lin Fan immediately guessed who was coming.

Xiao Wu!

After a Soul Beast transforms into a human, its aura remains that of a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, yet its strength is diminished; that was why the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm found it unique.

"It's fine, you should hide for now."

The current Xiao Wu was no match for him, and Lin Fan was completely unfazed.

"You know who is coming?"

"Then handle it yourself, hmph."

The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm was lazy by nature, and seeing that Lin Fan was unconcerned, it had no desire to remain outside and immediately retreated into Lin Fan's body.

Before long, the sound of footsteps echoed, and Xiao Wu, wearing her signature scorpion braid, hurried over.

Her gaze was heavy as she scanned her surroundings, eventually landing on Lin Fan.

"It's you? The one who defeated Third Brother last time!"

"Why are you here?"

Xiao Wu asked out of curiosity, though there was more she left unsaid. She had clearly sensed the aura of the Titan Giant Ape, or she wouldn't have ventured out from Shrek Academy.

"How strange. This isn't your home, so why can't I be here?"

Lin Fan's expression remained calm as he looked at Xiao Wu.

It had to be said, as the heroine of the original story, Xiao Wu was quite beautiful, and as a reincarnated rabbit soul beast, her figure was excellent as well.

Lin Fan's heart stirred; he recalled the legendary figures of old like Xu Xian and Ning Caichen, and wondered what their experiences had been like.

"Hmph."

Xiao Wu scanned the area for a moment longer, and upon confirming that the Titan Giant Ape was nowhere to be seen, she turned to leave.

It was then that Lin Fan said softly, "Could it be that you don't want to know the whereabouts of Er Ming?"

"Tap!"

Her footsteps halted. Xiao Wu spun around abruptly, her eyes bloodshot as she stared intently at Lin Fan, saying in a low voice, "I don't know what you are talking about."

"Is that so? Then... if something were to happen to Er Ming because of this, I wonder what you would do?"

Lin Fan said leisurely, "Or is it that after taking human form, you no longer care about Da Ming and Er Ming?!"

"You..."

Hearing these words, Xiao Wu's expression changed drastically, her heart filled with such shock that she stumbled, nearly falling to the ground.

She could not believe it; how could Lin Fan possibly know so much?

"Who exactly are you? How do you know about Da Ming and Er Ming? How do you know my identity? What have you done to them?"

At this moment, Xiao Wu's relationship with Tang San had not yet reached that level of intimacy, so her heart naturally prioritized Da Ming and Er Ming. Hearing their names spoken by Lin Fan, she immediately panicked.

"Who am I?"

Lin Fan grinned. "I am just me, a unique firework! As for you, my dear Miss Xiao Wu, surely you wouldn't want Tang San to know that you are actually a reincarnated Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, would you?"

"..."

Xiao Wu frowned slightly and whispered, "Do you want to kill me?"

"No, no, no, why would I kill you?"

Lin Fan grinned. "On the contrary, I am here to help you."

"Help me?"

Xiao Wu was stunned.

"That's right!"

Lin Fan continued, "If you stay with Tang San, you will sooner or later encounter higher-level Soul Masters. Don't look at his current soul power; you've seen that group at Shrek Academy. They are not content with being ordinary, and in the future, they will certainly go to participate in academy tournaments and head to the imperial capital."

"They might even come into contact with the powerful Soul Masters of Martial Soul Hall. When that time comes, will you still be able to hide your identity?"

"If you don't want to be exposed, hunted down by Martial Soul Hall, and turned into a soul ring, I advise you... it would be best to choose to follow me!"

"As long as you follow me, I will tell you the news about Da Ming and Er Ming, and tell you exactly what happened."

"When the time comes, you will be able to reunite with them."

"It all depends on whether you are willing or not!"

Lin Fan's art of deception was in full effect!

For a moment, Xiao Wu fell into deep thought.

Thinking about it carefully, what Lin Fan said was indeed correct. Tang San, Dai Mubai, and the others all had great talent, and Flender and the others would certainly take them to encounter more formidable Soul Masters.

Once they encountered a Title Douluo, as long as the other party investigated carefully, they would surely notice something wrong with her.

Furthermore, she had clearly sensed Er Ming's aura, but upon arriving, Er Ming was nowhere to be found, only Lin Fan, which made her heart feel uneasy.

If Er Ming was truly in Lin Fan's hands, then didn't she have no choice but to listen to him?