If she'd only been captured and made to work, the Titan Giant Ape definitely wouldn't have been tempted. In fact, to keep the Sky Azure Bull Python and the others from being threatened, the Titan Giant Ape might even have fought Lin Fan to the bitter end.
But Lin Fan had a strange ability that could control even it, make it sign a contract, and prevent it from harming him.
And the fact that a Spirit Beast that had existed for a million years had become Lin Fan's Soul Ring had completely stunned it.
The Titan Giant Ape's eyes shifted. In a low voice, it asked, "Are you sure we really have a chance of becoming gods?"
"The chances are better than becoming gods in the form of Spirit Beasts."
Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's words finally convinced the Titan Giant Ape. It turned to Lin Fan and said solemnly, "All right. I can help you, but as for my big brother... I'm not sure I can persuade him. If you want to convince him, you'll have to get stronger first!"
"Don't worry. I'll get stronger soon."
Lin Fan hadn't planned to go straight to the Sky Azure Bull Python anyway.
After all, he didn't have a Super Ball right now!
If the Sky Azure Bull Python didn't believe him and suddenly attacked, the Titan Giant Ape alone wouldn't be able to stop it. Sky Dream Ice Silkworm might have a Million-Year Soul Ring, but in terms of actual fighting strength, it was still a weakling. It couldn't be trusted.
Either he needed a Super Ball, or he needed to capture more Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts, enough to hold off the Sky Azure Bull Python through sheer numbers. Only then would Lin Fan set out.
He wouldn't put himself in a situation he couldn't control for the sake of some faint hope!
"Good!"
The Titan Giant Ape said in a low voice, "Whenever you need me, just let me out. Also, if I find out you've been lying to us, then... even if I die, I won't let you use me."
"Of course I won't."
Lin Fan happily stored the Titan Giant Ape in the Super Ball, his heart bursting with joy.
He'd thought it would be difficult to reach an agreement with the Titan Giant Ape. He'd only meant to tell it about its situation and have it save his life if he ran into danger later.
He hadn't expected Sky Dream Ice Silkworm to make the Titan Giant Ape believe him and even agree to cooperate and follow his orders!
Now he had a Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Beast as a fighter. That was a huge leap forward.
And this Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Beast was one of the rulers among its kind!
At this point, unless he ran into a powerhouse on Bibi Dong's level, Lin Fan no longer feared anyone in a one-on-one fight.
It seemed Sky Dream Ice Silkworm really was his lucky star.
Thinking of this, Lin Fan couldn't help glancing at Sky Dream Ice Silkworm.
"What? Why're you looking at me?"
Sky Dream Ice Silkworm was just about to start showing off when its expression suddenly changed. "Tsk, another Spirit Beast's aura just appeared nearby, and it's very unusual! Be careful!"
The moment Sky Dream Ice Silkworm said it was unusual, Lin Fan guessed who was coming.
Xiao Wu!
After a Spirit Beast took human form, its aura still belonged to a Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Beast, but its strength was weaker. That was why Sky Dream Ice Silkworm found it unusual.
"It's fine. Hide for now."
Xiao Wu, as she was now, was no match for him. Lin Fan wasn't worried in the slightest.
"You know who's coming?"
"Then deal with it yourself. Mm."
Sky Dream Ice Silkworm was lazy to begin with. Seeing that Lin Fan wasn't concerned, it had no intention of showing itself again and immediately slipped into his body.
A little while later, footsteps sounded, and Xiao Wu came hurrying over, her hair tied in a scorpion braid.
She looked around warily, then finally fixed her gaze on Lin Fan.
"It's you? The one who defeated Third Brother last time!"
"Why are you here?"
Xiao Wu immediately asked, curious. There was something she hadn't said aloud: she had clearly sensed the Titan Giant Ape's aura. That was why she'd left Shrek Academy.
"How strange. This place isn't your home. Why can't I come here?"
Lin Fan remained calm, simply looking at Xiao Wu.
There was no denying that Xiao Wu was quite beautiful, being the heroine of the original story. And as a rabbit Spirit Beast reincarnated in human form, she had a great figure, too.
A thought suddenly stirred in Lin Fan. Back in the day, there had been ruthless men like Xu Xian and Ning Caichen. He wondered what it had felt like for them.
"Hmph."
Xiao Wu looked around again. After confirming that the Titan Giant Ape wasn't there, she turned to leave.
Just then, Lin Fan said coolly, "Don't you want to know where Er Ming is?"
"Tap!"
Xiao Wu stopped in her tracks and spun around. Her eyes were bloodshot as she stared at Lin Fan and said in a low voice, "I don't know what you're talking about."
"Is that so? Then... if something happens to Er Ming because of this, what will you do?"
Lin Fan spoke unhurriedly. "Or did you stop caring about Da Ming and Er Ming after taking human form?"
"You..."
Xiao Wu's face changed drastically at his words. She was so shocked that she stumbled and nearly fell to the ground.
She couldn't believe Lin Fan knew so much.
"Who are you? How do you know Da Ming and Er Ming? How do you know who I am? What have you done to them?"
Xiao Wu wasn't yet as close to Tang San as she would be later. Her thoughts were naturally focused on Da Ming and Er Ming. Hearing Lin Fan speak their names made her panic.
"Who am I?"
Lin Fan grinned. "I'm just me, a firework unlike any other! But you, dear Xiao Wu, surely don't want Tang San to find out that you're actually a Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Beast reincarnated in human form, do you?"
"..."
Xiao Wu furrowed her brows and asked softly, "Are you going to kill me?"
"No, no. Why would I kill you?"
Lin Fan grinned. "On the contrary, I'm here to help you."
"Help me?"
Xiao Wu froze.
"That's right!"
Lin Fan said, "If you stay with Tang San, sooner or later you'll meet higher-ranking Soul Masters. Don't be fooled by how weak his Soul Power is right now. You've seen the people at Shrek Academy, too. They don't want to live ordinary lives. They'll definitely take part in academy competitions and the like in the future, and go to the imperial capital."
"They might even come into contact with powerful Soul Masters from Spirit Hall. When that happens, will you still be able to hide your identity?"
"If you don't want to be exposed, hunted by people from Spirit Hall, and turned into a Soul Ring, then I advise you... to come with me!"
"As long as you come with me, I'll tell you about Da Ming and Er Ming, and what happened to them."
"Then you'll be able to reunite with them."
"It's up to you whether you're willing!"
Lin Fan unleashed his Great Art of Deception!
For a moment, Xiao Wu fell deep in thought.
Thinking it over, she realized Lin Fan was right. Tang San, Dai Mubai, and the others were all talented. Flender and the rest would surely take them to meet even more powerful Soul Masters.
If they met a Titled Douluo, the other party would certainly sense something amiss if they examined her closely.
Besides, she had clearly sensed Er Ming's aura, but when she arrived, he was nowhere to be found. Only Lin Fan was here, and that made her uneasy.
If Er Ming really was in Lin Fan's hands, wouldn't she have to do whatever Lin Fan said?
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