Writing Novels in Douluo Dalu: Tang San's Title 'Pure Bamboo'
Chapter 10

Enrolling at Notting Academy-Sister Xiao Wu Was Still Sister Xiao Wu

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[The Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast Soft Bone Rabbit, Xiao Wu, had transformed into a human and cultivated step by step, becoming an immortal god.]

After taking a cursory look at the introduction, Xiao Wu began reading the main text.

[Chapter 1: Notting Academy, the Dorm Leader Dispute]

"Notting Academy? Isn't that where I'm supposed to go? How interesting." Xiao Wu smiled.

Xiao Wuji also opened his eyes. He had divided this book into two volumes.

The first volume described how Xiao Wu became Tang San's sword scabbard and ascended to godhood alongside him. Aside from some changes to Tang San's Soul Ring Configuration, everything else developed more or less the same way.

The second volume began with Xiao Wu reflecting on the choices she would make if she got a second chance at life as a beast.

It was written a little like a simulation.

[After making her way to the dormitory at Notting Academy, Xiao Wu asked in her clear voice, "Is this Dorm Seven?"

The students inside the dormitory turned toward the door, their eyes going wide.

Xiao Wu was about the same age as the youngest student, and about the same height, too. Her pretty little face was flushed pink and looked as tender as a ripe peach, making people want to take a bite.

Though her clothes were very plain, they looked neat and clean.

Her long black hair was braided into a scorpion braid that fell past her hips. Her big, watery eyes were full of curiosity.

Every student in the dormitory was a boy. Seeing such a pretty little girl suddenly appear left them all staring in stunned silence.]

Xiao Wu found it amusing. Even if there had been female students, how could they compare to her? They would have been just as stunned.

She kept reading, growing more interested with every line.

It turned out Dorm Seven at Notting Academy was just like the Star Dou Forest: the strong preyed on the weak, and whoever had the most strength became the dorm leader.

Although she had transformed into a human and could no longer use her old abilities, and had to cultivate her Soul Power again, one level at a time, her talent was exceptional. She was born with Innate Full Soul Power, a rare gift among Soul Masters.

Combined with her past battle experience, dealing with someone her own age would be a piece of cake.

[Xiao Wu looked at Tang San strangely. "Are you sure?"

Tang San nodded. "I'm sure."

Xiao Wu set her school uniform aside, excitement showing on her face. "All right, then. Let's go."

Before Tang San could react, she bent her right knee and snapped her foot forward, aiming a kick at his chin.

The kick didn't look very powerful, but it was incredibly fast, startling Tang San.

Tang San was no pushover. He dodged to the left, avoiding her kick, then reached for her ankle. Out of habit, he stepped forward and drove his shoulder toward her chest.

Under normal circumstances, if Tang San had hit her like that while she was balancing on one foot, Xiao Wu would have been sent tumbling.

But Xiao Wu was no ordinary person. She used her Soft Technique to make Tang San's hand miss. Then she rested her kicking leg on his shoulder and used it as a fulcrum, hooking both legs around his neck and leaning backward.

Xiao Wu braced both hands on the floor and used her legs to fling Tang San away with tremendous force.]

"Sister Xiao Wu was still Sister Xiao Wu. She could make herself at home anywhere." Xiao Wu smiled. Her gaze paused on the part where she was confirmed as the dorm leader—the head of all the students.

Then she looked farther down and carefully read the information about the academy.

So work-study students were responsible for cleaning the academy, with their specific duties assigned by the teachers. The academy had six grades, and most work-study students were in the third grade. Wang Sheng had advanced to the highest, sixth grade, while only she and the new student, Tang San, were in first grade. Classes were held every morning, and students trained on their own in the afternoon...

Xiao Wu silently committed this information to memory. She had spent a long time as a Soul Beast, but very little time as a human, and she had almost no experience with human life.

As she read on, she suddenly let out a surprised "Huh?"

[After listening to Wang Sheng, Xiao Wu glanced at Tang San and asked, "Tang San, what level is your Soul Power? Your strength seemed really impressive earlier."

Tang San said, "I was born with Innate Full Soul Power, so I'm stronger than most."

"Innate Full Soul Power?" the students exclaimed in surprise.]

Xiao Wu had just read that Tang San's Martial Soul was Blue Silver Grass. She found it astonishing that he could have been born with Innate Full Soul Power, too.

[Chapter 2: Academy Life]

After reading a bit of the second chapter, Xiao Wu slapped her forehead and cried out, "You need bedding to sleep! I didn't bring any!"

The other work-study students seemed quite friendly, but their bedding was tattered and dirty.

Fortunately, Tang San's bedding was in good shape. They could put the two sets together and share.

Once they had settled in, Wang Sheng, the oldest student, invited them to eat.

"I wonder what delicious food they'll have?" Xiao Wu asked eagerly. But when she read the next line, her smile froze.

[Wang Sheng and the other work-study students exchanged glances and smiled bitterly. "What good food can work-study students afford? We'll just buy some cheap food in the cafeteria and make do."]

Xiao Wu suddenly remembered something: humans had to pay for food, using something called Soul Coins. She didn't have a single one, which was another big problem.

Fortunately, Wang Sheng generously treated them. Even though she was reading about it in a book, that made her beam with delight.

[As soon as they entered the cafeteria, a grating voice rang out. "Well, look who it is—the bunch of paupers led by Wang Sheng."

Xiao Wu followed the voice and saw a group of clearly older students standing on the stairs, looking down at them.

The speaker was a handsome boy of about eleven or twelve. His eyes were full of disdain as he wagged a finger at Wang Sheng. "Paupers will be paupers. You'll probably never be able to eat on the second floor."]

"What a piece of trash! What's so special about the second floor?" Xiao Wu was furious. She now understood that work-study students were often bullied by students from noble families. That was why they had to fight for the dorm leader's position—to have someone stand up for them.

How could she put up with that, whether it happened in a book or in real life?

[Wang Sheng explained, "The second floor is where you order dishes individually. It's expensive, so we really can't afford it."

The students on the stairs noticed Xiao Wu. The boy's eyes lit up. "What a pretty little girl. Too bad she's a work-study student. Wang Sheng, I'm going to eat now, so I'll let you off this time."]

Xiao Wu was about to chase after the group when Tang San grabbed her and stopped her. "Forget it. We're here to eat."

"Coward. And you were born with Innate Full Soul Power, with all that strength." Xiao Wu cursed.

She read on and gradually understood what was going on.

For some reason, Tang San had a very good relationship with a middle-aged man. The bedding he'd gotten earlier had also been sent to him by someone at the man's request, which made him very different from the other work-study students.

"Who is this person?" Xiao Wu murmured in confusion. The book soon explained.

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