She was a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, a fact no one but a Titled Douluo could see through. Especially after she had unexpectedly obtained a treasure that concealed her Soul Beast aura, she'd started hopping around everywhere without a care. Even the Sword and Bone Douluo couldn't see through her disguise.
Still, just hearing someone mention that she was a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast made her heart pound with fear.
She forced an awkward smile. "It's not that exaggerated, haha."
"If I were a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, I wouldn't go telling people so casually. Otherwise, I might end up hunted everywhere."
Xiao Wu hardly dared say anything more. Although her Soul Beast aura was concealed too, she was still afraid.
Li Pu didn't call her out and continued, "There you have it. Don't trust people too easily. Even friends, or even family, might harm you."
Xiao Wu couldn't agree. She was a Soul Beast, not a human. Soul Beasts were all very simple-hearted, unlike humans, who had so many schemes and tricks.
"I still trust my little friends," Xiao Wu said.
"Suit yourself."
Li Pu continued, "You should head back, too. Your little friends might really be worried about you."
"I'm not going back. They might not even have noticed I've been gone for two days," Xiao Wu refused.
"Xiao Wu!"
A voice called from far away.
Xiao Wu turned to look. It was her little friends.
Tang San's steps faltered as he hurried over to Xiao Wu, his eyes filled with worry. Dai Mubai and the others followed close behind.
"Xiao Wu, how are you? Are you all right?"
"Xiao Wu, you're okay! You had us worried sick."
"Yeah, where have you been these past two days? Xiao San was nearly driven crazy looking for you."
Xiao Wu was still a