Joyful and Forgetful of Shu

In the dim alley, A clattering commotion erupted, but the sound was swallowed by the bustling night market just beyond the alley's mouth—truly an ideal spot for murder and arson.

The idler who had exchanged glances earlier scrambled away on hands and knees, only to slam headfirst into a dead-end wall. Ignoring his soaked breeches, he turned in a panic and kowtowed to the figure behind him, begging for mercy.

"My lord! My lord!"

This monster hidden in the shadows hadn't even bothered to manifest his Spirit or call upon his spirit power, yet he had slaughtered these few level-ten Spirit Masters with ease!

Before he could finish his plea, a fist-wind erupted from the shadows, and the idler's entire head exploded like a smashed watermelon!

White and red splattered across the ground!

Silver moonlight filtered through the clouds, illuminating the corpses strewn about the alley and Tang Hao, who stood amidst them draped in a tattered cloak.

Glancing coldly at the bodies, Tang Hao withdrew his gaze, stepped to the mouth of the alley, and leaned against the wall with his arms crossed, watching Xiao Wu from afar as she played without a care in the world.

Seeing Xiao Wu's oblivious state, Tang Hao shook his head.

This was already the third wave.

This girl truly lacked any common sense regarding human society; if he hadn't been kind enough to follow her, she would likely have been sold and still be helping the buyer count the money.

A hundred-thousand-year spirit beast.

Tang Hao lowered his head.

When Tang San and his teacher left the school, Tang Hao had spotted this hundred-thousand-year spirit beast from a distance. Whether it was fate or A Yin's blessing, his son had actually embarked on the same path.

Once his son finished absorbing the Datura Snake spirit ring, Tang Hao had rushed back to Nuoding City.

Seeing Xiao Wu wandering the city, Tang Hao had followed her from a distance, right up until now.

Was that Douluo really just passing through?

Tang Hao pondered in his heart.

He had been worried that his own tracks were exposed, but that Douluo had never appeared, and the Spirit Hall in the city had made no moves—not to mention that this hundred-thousand-year spirit beast was still in Nuoding City.

If the other party had discovered Tang San's identity, there was no reason for them to let this hundred-thousand-year spirit beast go.

The more he thought, the more chaotic his mind became.

Tang Hao was never one for deep contemplation. After thinking for a long time, his eyes suddenly lit up as he considered a possibility.

Could it be another hundred-thousand-year spirit beast?

Tang Hao's understanding of hundred-thousand-year spirit beasts far exceeded that of the likes of the Grandmaster. According to what A Yin had told him in the past, there was a cooperative relationship between hundred-thousand-year spirit beasts. Perhaps the one that appeared in Nuoding City was a reclusive hundred-thousand-year spirit beast!

His train of thought suddenly cleared, and even Tang Hao's murky eyes brightened a fraction. No wonder the spirit power that had leaked out back then was so sinister; it turned out to be a spirit beast.

Setting his mind at ease, Tang Hao lost the pressure he had felt earlier. Since she was his daughter-in-law, he would certainly have to look after her more, but...

Watching Xiao Wu, who was so happy she had forgotten to return home, Tang Hao frowned.

Why hadn't this girl returned to school yet?

Xiao Wu squatted in front of a stall, Her eyes fixed on the goldfish in the tank before her.

As a hundred-thousand-year spirit beast in human form, her first few spirit rings did not require hunting; they could be generated autonomously. The so-called "spirit hunting" was merely an excuse to hide in a corner of Nuoding City and manifest a ring.

It would take no more than a few hours in total, but that led to another problem: she couldn't just return openly. How could a human finish a spirit hunt in just a few hours?

However, this did not stump Xiao Wu.

She only needed to watch when Tang San returned, then play for a few more days herself, and there would be no flaws in the timing.

Having settled on a plan, and now that she had advanced to a Spirit Master and received a Gold Soul Coin subsidy from the Spirit Hall, Xiao Wu naturally began to roam Nuoding City.

The colorful sights dazzled her eyes, and any thoughts of revenge were cast to the back of her mind.

After all, from the perspective of a spirit beast, There was still plenty of time.

Although a hundred-thousand-year spirit beast did not mean the beast had truly lived for a hundred thousand years, Xiao Wu had still lived for tens of thousands of years. Without proper guidance, she naturally didn't think playing for a few days was a big deal.

Besides that, there was another problem.

Watching a goldfish in the tank swim erratically before finally flipping its white belly up, only for the vendor to reach in, scoop it out, and toss it onto the ground, Xiao Wu's pupils suddenly constricted and her whole body shivered.

Death!

Even though several days had passed, That shadow of death still lingered in her heart, and the instinct of the Soft Bone Rabbit kept screaming within her!

Xiao Wu had even considered transferring schools and fleeing to another city, but she was only six years old now. According to Da Ming's warnings, human society was treacherous, and if she were to travel across mountains and rivers, she would likely lose her life.

Caught in a dilemma, Xiao Wu naturally lingered outside the school, unwilling to return.

She bit down viciously on the sugar painting in her hand.

Xiao Wu, whose head ached from overthinking, stopped dwelling on it and continued to live in a drunken stupor.

But a life of drunken stupor eventually had to come to an end.

A few more days passed.

With no plan whatsoever and having spent all her Gold Soul Coins, Xiao Wu finally gritted her teeth and stood before the school gate. Gazing at the familiar entrance, she secretly cheered herself on.

She was a level twelve Spirit Master!

She was Sister Xiao Wu! How could she be afraid of a little brat who was only level six!

Having steeled her resolve, Xiao Wu stepped through the gate.

Many things become natural once you make a start. Nuoding Elementary Academy was not small; as long as she didn't run into that weirdo, Xiao Wu's campus life could still be described as colorful. After finding a teacher to show her spirit ring and register, Xiao Wu began searching the campus for Tang San.

"Tang San?"

In the noisy cafeteria, Xiao Wu hopped and skipped, pushing through the crowded throng until she reached Tang San.

Seeing Xiao Wu return, Tang San, who had just been about to get his meal, widened his eyes slightly, then beamed with a smile. "Xiao Wu? You're back?"

Xiao Wu, intending to mooch a meal, was just about to speak when she suddenly covered her mouth in shock, pointing at the plaster on the bridge of Tang San's nose and the bruise on his cheek that had yet to fully fade.

"What happened to your face?"

"It's nothing!" Tang San just waved his hand shyly, not wanting to explain too much. "I got a little hurt while sparring with someone a few days ago."

Hearing this, Xiao Wu narrowed her eyes, furrowed her brows, and placed her hands on her hips with the air of a big sister. "Who did it? I'm already a level twelve Spirit Master! Tell me, who bullied you? I'll get revenge for you!"

Although Tang San was a student of Yu Xiaogang, he hadn't yet learned the skill of hiding behind a woman's back, so he shook his head helplessly.

Just as he was about to explain, Tang San's eyes suddenly brightened. The smile on his face vanished at a speed visible to the naked eye, replaced by a grave expression as he looked toward a spot behind Xiao Wu.

Xiao Wu looked confused, following Tang San's gaze.

On the second floor of the cafeteria, the figure Xiao Wu least wanted to see was leaning against the railing, watching the two of them with interest. Xiao Wu's face turned a few shades paler, and she subconsciously took half a step back; her Soft Bone Rabbit intuition sounded the alarm once again.

Neither of them noticed Xiao Wu's abnormality, their gazes locked firmly onto each other.

Naruto straightened his posture slightly.

Tang San also stepped forward.

The cafeteria, which had been noisy, fell into an eerie silence between the two.

"Ahem!"

A dry cough broke the silence, and several sharp gazes were cast their way. Tang San came to his senses, frowned, and scanned his surroundings; the teachers dining in the cafeteria were all looking over.

The principal had already given them a strict order: until both parties became Spirit Masters, any form of spirit sparring was forbidden.

Forced to suppress the urge for immediate revenge, Tang San turned to look at Xiao Wu, clenched his fists, and shook his head. "It's fine, I'll take care of this grudge myself!"

Watching the two leave, Naruto stood behind the railing with his arms crossed, his expression strange.

He was sexually repressed!

The evil Tang San wouldn't even let a six-year-old loli go!