Dispersing Cultivation

Xiao Wu opened her eyes wide in disbelief.

"Da Ming, are you saying that Li Han has the potential to become a god?"

The Sky Azure Bull Python nodded his massive head slightly, confirming his speculation.

"My luck is just too good. The first friend I met after leaving the Star Dou Great Forest has the potential to become a god."

Excitement bloomed on Xiao Wu's face.

"Xiao Wu, is Li Han good to you?"

"Mm-hmm! He treats me so well! He gives me this Heavenly Thunder Bamboo Leaf to eat every single day. And that's not all; when we were at the academy, he took great care of me. Just now, when Er Ming pretended to attack us, he was desperately trying to protect me."

Mentioning Li Han filled Xiao Wu's eyes with joy.

The Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of relief in the other's eyes.

Knowing that Xiao Wu was being protected like this in the human world put their minds at ease.

"It seems this friend of yours is a good person. However, if he discovers that you are a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast in human form, there is no guarantee he won't develop greed. Few soul masters can resist the temptation of a hundred-thousand-year soul ring. Therefore, you must still keep your guard up. At the very least, you cannot let him know your true identity."

"Li Han wouldn't do that."

Xiao Wu shook her head repeatedly.

"Xiao Wu, do you still remember the Blue Silver Emperor who left the Star Dou Great Forest over a decade ago? Like you, she took human form to seek the opportunity to become a god. But since then, she has never returned. If she hadn't died, she would at least be at the cultivation level of an Asura Title Douluo by now. Yet, we have never heard any news of her again. Human society is complex and dangerous; you are too innocent, so you must be cautious in all things. You must protect yourself so that Er Ming and I can rest easy."

Xiao Wu lowered her head upon hearing this.

As a fellow Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, she had naturally heard the legend of the Blue Silver Emperor.

Although there was no concrete evidence, she knew that the Blue Silver Emperor was likely dead. After all, since she had left, she hadn't heard a single piece of news regarding her. Thus, the incident with the Blue Silver Emperor served as a wake-up call for her.

Yet, Xiao Wu couldn't help but feel that Li Han was different.

"I understand, Da Ming. Don't worry, I will protect myself. Besides, I feel that this Heavenly Thunder Bamboo Leaf has a great benefit for hiding my identity. Look, isn't the soul beast aura on me getting fainter and fainter?"

Xiao Wu spread her arms and spun around, letting the two beasts observe her.

The Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape examined her carefully and were shocked to find that Xiao Wu's soul beast aura had indeed faded significantly.

"It really has! With such a faint soul beast aura, I'm afraid only a Title Douluo could discern any clues. Is this bamboo leaf really that miraculous?"

The Titan Giant Ape exclaimed in surprise.

"This person's Martial Soul is even more miraculous than I imagined. Xiao Wu, if you continue to eat this bamboo leaf for a few more years, I fear that only a Limit Douluo would be able to see through your true form."

The Sky Azure Bull Python sighed in admiration.

"See? I told you Li Han was amazing."

Xiao Wu looked smug, as if it were she who was amazing rather than Li Han.

"Alright, it's getting late, I need to head back quickly. Li Han is still unconscious over there, and I'm a bit worried. Da Ming, Er Ming, I'll come back to see you next time."

Seeing that time was running out, Xiao Wu immediately bid them farewell.

"Sister Xiao Wu, I will take you back."

Titan Giant Ape said hurriedly.

"Alright. But keep the commotion down this time; don't alert Li Han."

With that, Titan Giant Ape carried Xiao Wu and returned quickly.

Sky Azure Bull Python watched them leave, a thoughtful expression appearing on his face.

"Li Han... Heavenly Thunder Bamboo... I hope you are someone who can help Xiao Wu, rather than becoming her calamity. Sigh..."

Sky Azure Bull Python sighed, his body slowly sinking into the bottom of the lake.

On the other side.

After Li Han stowed away the Soul Crystal refined from the five-thousand-year Purple Thunder Roc, he returned to the nest and put the corpse of the three-thousand-year Purple Thunder Roc into his Storage Bag.

"Although the soul ring has already been absorbed by me, this corpse is still a good item.

Taking it back might even allow me to refine a few sets of Dharma Artifacts."

The corpses of demonic beasts were excellent materials for refining Dharma Artifacts; a single Ink Flood Dragon had yielded several pieces, and even if this Purple Thunder Roc was slightly inferior, it wouldn't be by much.

"Calculating the time, they should be coming back soon."

Li Han unleashed his divine sense, shrouding everything within a thousand-meter radius.

After breaking through to Soul Elder, his divine sense had transformed once again, and its maximum range had exceeded a thousand meters.

Within this range, even if he encountered any unforeseen events, he could calmly evade them in the complex terrain of the Star Dou Great Forest.

"I'll follow the footprints of the Titan Giant Ape and go take a look."

Li Han made his decision and began to move.

A quarter of an hour later.

The returning Titan Giant Ape suddenly stopped in his tracks.

"What's wrong? Er Ming."

"Sister Xiao Wu, that Li Han is not far ahead. It seems he came looking for you."

"What? He woke up?"

Xiao Wu exclaimed in surprise.

"Yes. It seems I underestimated his physical constitution; he actually woke up so quickly."

"Quick! Put me down. He cannot see us together."

Titan Giant Ape hurriedly set Xiao Wu down.

"Er Ming, you should head back quickly. I will handle the rest myself."

"Alright, Sister Xiao Wu. Take care of yourself. If you can't make it in the human world, remember to come back."

"Mm, I will."

Titan Giant Ape left with great reluctance, disappearing from Xiao Wu's sight.

Seeing this, Xiao Wu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

I hope Li Han didn't discover any problems.

Xiao Wu prayed silently, then headed in the direction where Li Han was located.

Before long, the two met in the forest.

"Xiao Wu! Are you alright?"

Li Han feigned surprise, stepping forward with concern.

"I'm fine. You were unconscious earlier, so I dragged you into the Purple Thunder Roc's nest, and then I was snatched away by the Titan Giant Ape.

I thought I was done for, but halfway there, the Titan Giant Ape was suddenly startled by a bull's roar.

Then it dropped me and ran away.

In the end, I managed to run back.

What about you? Are you okay?"

Listening to Xiao Wu's clumsy lie, Li Han couldn't help but smile inwardly.

This lie would only be believed by those who trusted Xiao Wu; an average person would find it riddled with suspicious points.

"I'm fine."

"Then did you absorb the Purple Thunder Roc's soul ring?"

Li Han nodded slightly.

"I did. After absorbing it, my condition fully recovered, which is why I dared to come looking for you.

Seeing that you're safe, I can finally rest easy.

After all, you followed me into the Star Dou Great Forest; if something had happened to you, my guilt would have been immense."

"This place is not suitable for a long stay. Let's leave first."

"Alright."

Looking at Xiao Wu's well-behaved appearance, Li Han suddenly felt a bit guilty.

It seemed he had really hoodwinked this little rabbit quite hard.

However, the little rabbit hadn't suffered any actual losses, so it should be fine.

At worst, after returning, he could follow the feeding methods in the Insect Repelling Technique and make more beast food for Xiao Wu as compensation.

Carrying their bountiful harvest, Li Han and Xiao Wu left the Star Dou Great Forest and returned to Nuoding Academy.

Behind the mountain, by the waterfall.

Li Han sat cross-legged, quietly cultivating the Azure Essence Sword Art.

Suddenly, he opened his eyes, and a flash of green light flickered past.

"My cultivation is now at level thirty-three, and the Azure Essence Sword Art has broken through to the fourth layer. It is about time to cultivate the Three-Turn Heavy Origin Technique.

Begin, disperse cultivation!"