Xiao Wu rubbed her sleepy eyes and walked out of the bedroom. Seeing how Chu Men was dressed, she tilted her little head curiously.
She had seen Chu Men in his handsome black outfit, and she had seen him in his flashy gold-trimmed robe. But his strange, modern getup now left her astonished.
Her beautiful, wide eyes scanned Chu Men from head to toe, as though she couldn't get enough of the sight.
"Uncle Weirdo, what are you wearing? It looks so strange!"
Chu Men gave himself a turn in the mirror and smiled with satisfaction.
"Up so early? What I'm wearing is called a Motorcycle Jacket. It's fashionable. You're just a kid, so you wouldn't understand!"
He took off his tactical gloves, fixed his hair, then casually adjusted the angle of his sunglasses.
"I'm going to the academy to teach. Want to come along?"
Xiao Wu sounded uninterested. "Classes? Is it like Nuoding Academy? That's so boring."
"Well, let me put it this way. I'm going to join your Sister Erlong for morning practice. The kind where we fight. Want to come watch? It might be quite a show today!" Chu Men enticed her.
As far as Chu Men was concerned, it was better to keep an eye on a "dangerous, fragile thing" like Xiao Wu by bringing her along wherever he went.
The moment Xiao Wu heard there'd be a fight, she perked right up.
"Am I going to watch Uncle Weirdo get pinned to the ground by Sister Erlong? Yay, yay!"
"Nani? You little brat, don't run! Explain yourself! What do you mean, Uncle Weirdo gets beaten up? You little runt, get back here!"
Chu Men rolled up his sleeves and went after her.
Xiao Wu nimbly twisted aside, dodging his wolfish paw. She made a huge face at him, stuck out her tongue, and ran off.
"Bleh-bleh-bleh!"
[You know, the streamer's cosplay is pretty professional. It's just that he doesn't look the part—he's way too young.]
[Well, damn. This emotionless killer has nailed the costume and attitude. Sister Erlong is in danger!]
[Extra, extra! Humiliated streamer flies into a rage. Why silence a child who speaks the truth? Find out in today's Douluo Daily...]
Perhaps because of yesterday's rain, this morning's mist hung over the whole street like a veil of gauze.
The sun had yet to rise, and it was still early. A chilly layer of dew coated the road.
Suddenly, the roar of a V-twin engine ripped through the quiet like a clap of thunder.
The pitch-black Harley Fat Boy emerged from the fog. Its broad front tire rolled through last night's puddles, kicking up two silver sprays of water.
Dressed in the classic Terminator outfit, Chu Men cut a striking figure. His black jacket traced his taut build, sunglasses hid half his face, and he looked impossibly cool as he rode one-handed.
In the front seat, adorable Xiao Wu wore her signature scorpion braid and spread her arms excitedly to greet the morning breeze.
Her pink skirt billowed in the wind, and her bell-like laughter carried far behind them.
"Uncle Weirdo, faster! Faster!"
[Holy crap, that engine sounds incredible!]
[The Terminator with a little girl—what kind of heavenly composition is this?]
[Wait, he's actually riding it! A Harley in a fantasy-Western town? That's surreal!]
Chu Men was having the time of his life as he rode into Blue Tyrant Academy, the wheels mercilessly crushing the ground while he left behind a scene that made passersby gawk.
There was no doubt about it: the headline everyone in Heaven Dou City would be talking about today belonged to this man again.
The students out for their morning exercise stared in stunned silence. The buns in their hands dropped to the ground, unnoticed.
"What on earth is that thing?"
"It's Teacher Chu Men! Has he made another new Soul Tool?"
"That thing looks so cool! As expected of Teacher Chu Men!"
Since he was already famous, he might as well keep the momentum going!
Hearing the shouts around him, Chu Men's lips curled into a smug smile. He deliberately slowed down, kept one hand on the handlebar, and waved to the girls by the roadside with the other.
Soon, a chorus of shrieks rang out.
"Teacher Chu Men, you're so handsome!"
"Teacher Chu, I'm coming to your class today!"
"Teacher Chu, can you give me a ride?"
A few male students muttered sourly, "It's just a lump of iron that can move. I'm so envious... I mean, that's ridiculous!"
Before they could finish, Chu Men twisted the throttle. The motorcycle shot away like lightning, leaving a trail of dust behind.
The dust made the boys cough and splutter.
[The trendiest man in Heaven Dou City! The Harley motorcycle—you deserve it!]
[That product placement is hardcore! But you have to admit, the bike gives off a real manly vibe.]
The motorcycle roared down the street, leaving a trail of students gawking in stunned disbelief.
With a beautiful drift, it came to a steady stop in front of the cabin in the woods.
Chu Men killed the engine, elegantly removed his sunglasses, and was about to dismount.
Then he noticed a crimson figure leaning against a broken tree trunk not far away.
He had to hand it to Liu Erlong. This teacher was always punctual.
Ever since Chu Men, the catfish who'd barged into Liu Erlong's life three months ago, had disrupted it, the perennial gloom and self-pity had vanished from the beautiful woman's face.
Chu Men's rapid growth had also stirred the once-dilatory dean from her cabin, and she had gradually become more diligent.
A ray of morning light slipped through the leaves and fell on Liu Erlong. It highlighted not only the sleek lines of her Fire Dragon Battle Armor, but also the vitality radiating from its wearer.
Liu Erlong leaped down from the tree. With a bang, her metal boots left two shallow impressions in the hard bluestone ground.
She casually planted the giant sword in her hand, driving the blade more than half a foot into the ground.
"I thought you wouldn't dare show up."
She raised an eyebrow. Her gaze swept over Chu Men's Terminator outfit, and a flicker of admiration passed through her eyes.
Then she turned to Xiao Wu, sitting in front of the motorcycle, and the corner of her mouth lifted almost imperceptibly.
"Xiao Wu came too!"
"Good morning, Sister Erlong!" Xiao Wu called sweetly.
Chu Men couldn't stand watching these two act like an overly affectionate mother and daughter. He stopped surveying the surrounding "ruins" and cut in.
"We haven't even eaten yet. Shouldn't the dean show us some hospitality?"
"Xiao Wu, I made you a cream cake. It just came out of the oven. Go on, have some."
Liu Erlong smiled gently at Xiao Wu. Then she turned back, her face brimming with murderous intent.
"Chu Men!"
Before the words had even left her mouth, a crimson sword aura came howling toward him!
[Sister Erlong draws her sword even faster than she turns a page. Tsk, tsk, tsk!]
[Strike before they're ready. When it's time to act, don't hesitate!]
[That sword is huge! Sister Erlong is mighty and imposing!]
The sword aura came in at an incredibly tricky angle. Chu Men would have believed it if someone told him Liu Erlong had spent all night practicing it.
And judging by the scattered trees and wrecked buildings nearby, she must have let off plenty of steam last night after getting the Fire Dragon Battle Armor!
His opponent had come prepared. This was going to be a fierce battle!
Chu Men came up with a plan... and immediately turned to run!
Trying to tank Liu Erlong head-on with the Fire Dragon Battle Armor would be something only an idiot would do!
Chu Men was fast, his figure fleeing into the depths of the forest like a phantom.
Liu Erlong beat her dragon wings and rose lightly into the air, letting out a cold laugh.
"Trying to run? You think you can get away?"
The two figures sped off, one ahead and the other behind, one above and one below!
By the time Xiao Wu came out carrying the big cake, ready to share breakfast with Chu Men, the courtyard was already empty.
"Huh? Where'd everyone go? Hmph! He promised I could watch!"
Xiao Wu stamped her foot. Looking at the sweet cake in her hands, she angrily buried her face in it and took a big bite.
"So sweet!"
She wasn't saving him any. Let that Uncle Weirdo go hungry!
One more bite!
Xiao Wu's little mouth, now covered in cream, worked through a few chews. Then she pressed her face into the cake again...
In the forest.
Chu Men had made his way through the martial world on quick legs and a fleet stride!
The rugged paths, plants, earth, and stones were all as easy to traverse as flat ground!
Too bad his opponent was a damn airborne unit!
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