Tang San had only just opened his mouth when Xiao Wu cut him off without hesitation.
Her utterly harsh attitude shocked everyone in Dorm Seven.
Xiao Wu was kind to the others and fiercely loyal to her friends.
So why was she so awful to Tang San?
Had Tang San done something to offend her?
That made sense!
Though they had been roommates for a whole semester, they really didn't know much about Tang San.
They only knew he was Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang's disciple, and a very arrogant person.
He never spoke or socialized with them, acting like a lone wolf.
Still, the guy seemed pretty capable. He already had his First Soul Ring and was an official Soul Master.
Maybe that was why he was so proud.
He seemed to look down on people.
He was always acting all mysterious, whether he had anything to do or not. It was hard to understand.
So it was possible he'd offended Xiao Wu at some point, and that was why she disliked him so much.
Tang San was even more baffled.
In the entire semester, he'd barely exchanged a word with Xiao Wu.
What was going on now?
Why was she treating him so terribly?
Overwhelmed by his questions, Tang San was at a loss. Were girls' thoughts really so hard to guess?
"Xiao Wu, did we have some kind of misunderstanding?"
Tang San asked cautiously.
The moment she scolded him, his heart had inexplicably ached.
It hurt so much.
"There's no misunderstanding. I just don't like you."
"If you don't get lost, don't blame Sister Xiao Wu for beating you up!"
As she spoke, she raised her fist.
Lin Ye's inner thoughts had already revealed that Tang San was a Little Scumbag.
She didn't know why he'd been called a Little Scumbag, but there had to be a reason.
He had the ability to know things before they happened, so perhaps he already knew something about Tang San.
She hated scumbags.
If Tang San really tried to act tough, she definitely wouldn't let him off.
[Xiao Wu's Soul Power isn't high enough yet. She'd definitely be at a disadvantage if they fought.]
[Tang San also has poison and Hidden Weapons. Xiao Wu would most likely lose.]
[Unless her Soul Power rises by several levels, she doesn't stand a chance.]
Lin Ye knew it very well.
Tang San was currently focused on cultivation.
He'd been cultivating for half a year, so his Soul Power might have reached around level fifteen by now.
After absorbing the Datura Snake, his Soul Power had risen straight to level thirteen.
Reaching level fifteen in half a year was perfectly normal.
After all, he was a cheat-code king.
People who activated cheats at the drop of a hat advanced much faster.
Xiao Wu's Soul Power was about the same as Tang San's.
If they fought seriously, Xiao Wu would definitely be at a disadvantage.
Hearing Lin Ye's thoughts, Xiao Wu felt a little awkward.
She couldn't beat Tang San?
She understood the poison, but what were Hidden Weapons?
She'd never heard of them.
Forget it. She'd cultivate—she had to cultivate!
She couldn't beat Lin Ye in Dorm Seven, but she absolutely wouldn't let anyone else surpass her.
Once her cultivation improved, she'd give Tang San a thorough beating.
She'd show him that being a scumbag wasn't so easy.
If Tang San knew what she was thinking, he'd probably cry foul.
How was he a scumbag?
Unfortunately, as far as Xiao Wu was concerned, it was better to wrongly punish one than let one get away.
She trusted Lin Ye now.
Could someone from Heavenly Sword Village really be anything but exceptional?
Seeing that Xiao Wu clearly wanted nothing to do with him, Tang San could only back off for now and look for another chance to approach her.
After afternoon classes ended, Lin Ye wandered around the city.
Then he suddenly remembered there was a place where he could check in.
The Nuoding City Blacksmith Shop.
Tang San worked to support himself, and besides doing tasks for the academy, he also had a job at the Blacksmith Shop.
It was there that his forging skills improved.
He'd also gotten quite a few materials for forging Hidden Weapons there.
So the Blacksmith Shop was a very important place for Tang San.
Checking in there was bound to be worthwhile.
"Lin Ye, why are we at the Blacksmith Shop?"
Xiao Wu was utterly confused. The place was noisy, and the waves of heat were uncomfortable.
"Nothing. Just looking around."
Lin Ye shook his head. Xiao Wu had insisted on coming along, so there was nothing he could do.
"System, check in!"
He silently gave the command, and the system's prompt appeared.
[Congratulations, host. You have successfully checked in at the Nuoding City Blacksmith Shop. Rewards: max-level forging skill, Complete Guide to Hidden Weapons, and a thirty-thousand-year-old Spiritual Wisdom Skull!]
As expected, he'd received a reward—and a thirty-thousand-year-old Soul Bone at that.
It was also an extremely rare Wisdom Skull.
This haul was definitely worth it.
A max-level forging skill was both knowledge and ability.
At that moment, his forging skill was undoubtedly among the best on the Douluo Continent.
Then there was the Complete Guide to Hidden Weapons.
It wasn't limited to the Tang Sect Hidden Weapons; it covered the myriad worlds.
All the knowledge of Hidden Weapons was engraved in his mind.
He couldn't help sighing to himself.
Tang San's pride and joy, his skill with Hidden Weapons, would probably be tossed down the sewer now.
The Complete Guide to Hidden Weapons covered not only their construction, but also how to counter them!
The system's reward this time was indeed interesting.
He'd have to find a time to absorb the Soul Bone.
It would probably raise his Soul Power a little.
"What are you thinking about?"
Seeing him standing there in a daze, Xiao Wu couldn't help poking his arm.
"Huh? Oh, nothing. Just thinking about something."
"There's nothing else to see here. Let's go back to the academy."
"We're going back already?"
Xiao Wu's mouth twitched. Had they really come all this way just to look at the Blacksmith Shop?
What a waste of time!
They returned to the academy, and Lin Ye quickly found a place to take out the Wisdom Skull.
According to the system, this Wisdom Skull could block mental attacks from a Seven-Ring Soul Sage.
It also came with skills like mental enhancement.
Mental enhancement could support mental-type Soul Skills and boost their power.
It had an offensive skill, too: Mental Shock.
Anyone below the Five-Ring level would be turned into an idiot with a single blast.
A Five-Ring Soul King hit by Mental Shock would also be briefly dazed and suffer mental damage.
But there was another, even more important ability.
Illusion!
Illusion could block others from probing, conceal the wearer's aura, and hide their very essence.
Even a Titled Douluo couldn't see through it.
It was a passive skill. Once the Soul Bone was absorbed, the skill would remain active at all times.
"System, are you sure this wasn't made for Xiao Wu?"
Lin Ye was speechless.
It was way too specifically tailored!
Illusion in particular was practically made just for Xiao Wu.
After silently complaining to the system for a while, he put the Soul Bone away for the time being.
The Soul Bone wouldn't be of much use in his hands.
So he might as well find a good time and a suitable excuse to let Xiao Wu have it.
By the way, had Tang Hao shown up yet?
Had he discovered Xiao Wu's identity?
He was curious about that.
Now that Xiao Wu had no relationship with Tang San, if Tang Hao discovered her, would he let her go?
That was hard to say!
At this stage, Tang San might not have discovered Xiao Wu's true identity.
It was still necessary to give Xiao Wu the Soul Bone.
But how should he give it to her?
What a headache~
Maybe he could have someone from his village give it to her?
If it came from a villager, Xiao Wu definitely wouldn't suspect a thing.
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