A Thief's Heart, But Not a Thief's Guts (Anti-addiction)

Once the teacher had left, Wang Sheng, who had been standing in Dorm Seven, immediately walked out.

"Phew, he's finally gone." Watching Mo Hen's retreating figure, Wang Sheng let out a long sigh of relief.

"Why are you so afraid of Teacher Mo?" Du Hao asked.

"Heh, it's not exactly fear," Wang Sheng said, waving his hands hurriedly.

He explained, "Actually, Teacher Mo is a pretty good person, he's just quite strict with students. We just don't dare to let our guard down in front of him..."

They didn't mind a strict teacher, because strict teachers produced outstanding students. If he were like some irresponsible teachers, he might not even spare a glance for children like them from the boondocks.

"Is that so?" A smile appeared on the corner of Du Hao's mouth; it seemed this academy life wouldn't be too bad.

"Yeah, well, if there's nothing else, I'll head back first." Wang Sheng nodded and turned to walk toward his friends in the dormitory.

This left Du Hao, Zhu Zhuqing, and Xiao Wu standing awkwardly at the dormitory entrance.

"San, why hasn't he come back yet?" Looking at the sky, the time was fast approaching nightfall.

"Ugh, why wait for him?" Xiao Wu rubbed her arms in dissatisfaction, complaining, "We might as well go back to sleep."

"Why go back so early?" Du Hao took Zhu Zhuqing's small hand and said with a smile, "Can you even fall asleep? Or do you want to steal my Zhu Zhuqing away to keep you company?"

"Blech~" Xiao Wu stuck out her tongue.

Watching Xiao Wu's adorable expression, Du Hao couldn't help but feel a bit mischievous, so he stepped forward and patted the little rabbit's head.

"Xiao Wu? It's been a while, but I haven't asked what your spirit power level is. And why do you always wear those rabbit ear accessories?" Du Hao asked, feigning confusion.

"Hehe, since you asked." Feeling the small hand petting her head, Xiao Wu didn't resist; instead, she looked quite pleased. "My spirit is a Soft Bone Rabbit, and I'm already at level eleven spirit power."

Hearing Xiao Wu's introduction, Zhu Zhuqing's mouth opened slightly. "Xiao Wu, are you innately full spirit power?"

"That's right!" Xiao Wu put her hands on her hips, looking very proud.

Watching the little rabbit, Du Hao gave her a thumbs-up and praised, "Xiao Wu, you're amazing."

Just as Du Hao was busy ruffling the rabbit's head, the fashionably late Tang San finally appeared.

"Brother Hao! What are you guys..."

Seeing the intimate way Du Hao and Xiao Wu were acting, and then noticing they were standing right at his dormitory entrance, Tang San hesitated, unsure of what to say.

I never thought Brother Hao would be this bold. If I hadn't come back, wouldn't they be at the door... Thinking this, Tang San shivered.

"San, I've been waiting for you for a long time." Completely oblivious to the strange look in Tang San's eyes, Du Hao threw an arm around his neck and teased him with a laugh, "Why are you back so late?"

"Brother Hao, I was just discussing with my master what spirit ring I should obtain next, and what supplies I need to prepare for the hunt tomorrow."

Although he didn't quite understand Du Hao's personal preferences, Tang San still told his best friend everything that had just happened.

"Getting a spirit ring so soon? Alright, just make sure to go and come back early. Call me when it's time for me to get mine." Du Hao patted Tang San's back, indicating that his own spirit ring was in his hands.

Du Hao felt that with his current physical strength, after a few more tasks to improve his constitution, he could probably absorb a thousand-year spirit ring directly.

When that time came, he would give the Douluo Continent a little taste of what a cheater could do.

This was all the result of his sweat and hard work!

"Alright, I'll call you when the time comes!" Tang San patted his chest in full agreement. Brothers, no need for words!

Everything could be left to him!

At worst, he could use the strange and wonderful knowledge in his mind, go back to the village, and have his old man provide some weapon-based suppression. Tang San didn't believe he couldn't handle a tiny spirit ring!

Thinking to this point, Tang San even felt like going back to the village right now to ask his father for help.

He suddenly realized that relying on his teacher to help him hunt for a spirit ring might not be reliable. Maybe...

"Right, there's something I need to tell you." Just as Tang San was starting to get lost in thought, Du Hao suddenly pulled him away to a spot further from the two girls.

"Hm? What is it?" Interrupted, Tang San turned to look at Du Hao, who was acting like a thief, and felt completely confused.

"San, tell me, are we brothers?" Du Hao suddenly put on a serious expression and asked Tang San.

"Well, of course we're brothers!" Faced with this question, Tang San nodded without hesitation.

They had been like iron-clad buddies since they were kids, constantly setting traps for each other, but their bond was undeniable!

"Then I have a question I want you to help me think about..." Du Hao peeked back and whispered, "Do you think I can handle two at once?"

Hiss!

Tang San looked at Du Hao in shock, unable to believe it. No way! We're only six years old! You're already thinking about driving two cars? Are you even human?

"Why are you sucking in cold air? Hurry up and speak. If you can't, just tell me your thoughts so I can use them as a reference." Du Hao nudged Tang San, looking perfectly justified.

Anyway, if he liked it, he liked it. People only live once, so why not live freely and follow one's heart?

Tang San shook his head with a sigh. "Brother Hao, I feel like I'm still a bit young. I really don't have much to say about this. How about I ask the teacher for you?"

Ask the teacher? Ask my foot!

Forget it, forget it. There's still over a decade to go anyway.

The boat will straighten itself when it reaches the pier; we'll see when we get there.

"Ugh! Forget it, let's leave it at that." Du Hao shook his head and stood up.

In Du Hao's eyes, this Tang San was nothing like the calculating Buddha of his past life; instead, there was a hint of clarity and foolishness in his gaze.

He was just like a college student from his previous life...

"Brother Hao, if there's nothing else, I'm going back to sleep. You still have a journey ahead of you." Glancing at the overcast sky, Tang San indicated that it was getting late and that he, a well-behaved student, needed his rest.

"Fine, fine, it is time to head back." Du Hao waved his hand, signaling that he should feel free to leave.

"Finally back~" As soon as she returned to the villa dormitory, Xiao Wu made a beeline for the large bed.

"Xiao Wu, take your shoes off before getting on the bed." Zhu Zhuqing sat nearby, slowly peeling off her socks.

"Ugh, what a hassle!" Xiao Wu rolled over, sprawled out in a star shape, and said lazily, "Xiao Hao, help me take off my shoes and socks, would you?"

"Oh~" Du Hao, who had just walked in, was instantly intrigued. With an evil grin, he said, "Since you've asked so nicely, I won't stand on ceremony..."

Little feet, white socks—the ultimate experience! What man could possibly resist this? Here I come~

Sitting to the side, Zhu Zhuqing's beautiful eyes were cold as she watched Du Hao move with light, careful hands to remove the shoes and socks from Xiao Wu's little feet.

She teased with a smile, "Yo, Master, judging by the look in your eyes just now, I thought you were going to devour Xiao Wu. What's wrong? Why did you stop in the end?"

"Hmph! He's got the heart of a thief but lacks the guts," Xiao Wu said, tilting her head with a smug expression. "Even if the three of us share one blanket, he still..."

"...Heh."

That night, Du Hao slept right in the middle of the two large beds with a smile on his face, drifting into a blissful dream.