Beer Crayfish, We're All Friends

Blazing Fire Academy.

Huo Wu was stomping her feet in anger at this moment.

"Damn it!"

"Su Chen, you are such a bastard. I finally managed to be a lucky audience member for once, and you didn't give me a single reward?"

"Bastard! Bastard! Bastard!"

Huo Wu felt as if her chest were about to explode from rage.

So what if I'm a supporting character?

Do supporting characters not have stories of their own?

I have plenty of stories, you damn guy! Why don't you write about me for a change?

No way!!

The more Huo Wu thought about it, the angrier she became. She decided to go find Su Chen right now; she was going to tell him to his face that she, Huo Wu, was definitely a person with a story.

However.

If there was anyone more heartbroken, it was none other than the little demoness who had run away from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Ning Rongrong had left home early with the intention of venturing out into the world, her destination being Shrek in Suotuo City.

Upon arriving in Suotuo City.

After seeing the contents of Su Chen's diary, Ning Rongrong ultimately changed her mind. Why go to Shrek when it would be much better to go find Su Chen?

So, just after arriving in Suotuo City, she turned around, preparing to head straight to Heaven Dou City to find him.

She had only just left the city when she saw new diary entries today: Su Chen was finished with his business and was now going to Shrek to find Yu Xiaogang?

Fine!

Ning Rongrong thought about it; if she went back to Heaven Dou City, she might not run into him along the way. It would be better to stick to her original plan and join Shrek first to wait for him.

Just as she was feeling happy and clever, she suddenly discovered the main point in the diary.

Here it was.

[After all, after Ning Rongrong consumes the Aromatic Silk Beauty, her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul will upgrade to the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda; the Nine Heart Begonia should also be able to break through its limitations.]

???

Ning Rongrong felt her brain couldn't quite keep up. When had she ever consumed a Aromatic Silk Beauty? She didn't even know what that thing was!

Wait.

Su Chen had written before that the Shrek team members had all consumed immortal herbs. According to the original plot, she would eventually obtain the Aromatic Silk Beauty and break the limitations of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, evolving it into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.

But now.

All the immortal herbs had been harvested by Su Chen and given to Ye Lingling, that woman who possessed the Nine Heart Begonia.

This meant the immortal herbs were gone, and her martial soul couldn't become the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda?

"Waa... woooo..."

Inside the carriage.

Having just left the city, Ning Rongrong burst into loud sobs, tears streaming down her face, her heart-wrenching cries echoing out!

"Su Chen, I hate you."

"I hate you to death, I loathe you so much."

"Woooooo--!"

Two figures approached from the distance.

One blue, one pink.

Weren't these Tang San and Xiao Wu, who were on their way to enroll at Shrek?

From afar, Xiao Wu saw a carriage stopped outside the city, with heart-wrenching crying coming from inside. Her heart tightened as she said, "Tang San, there's a girl crying over there. She sounds so heartbroken!"

"Hurry, let's go take a look."

Xiao Wu quickened her pace, jumped onto the carriage, and called out, "Hey! What's wrong with you?"

The crying inside stopped for a moment, then Ning Rongrong resumed her loud wailing.

Xiao Wu looked at the coachman, who only shook his head, looking completely bewildered.

"Hey!"

"Why aren't you saying anything? Were you bullied by someone?"

"None of your business!"

Ning Rongrong jumped down from the carriage. Her little demoness temperament flared up, and she wiped her tears just to snap back at her!

Xiao Wu was furious: "How can you be like this? I was kind enough to care about you, why are you being so rude?"

Tang San pulled Xiao Wu back, signaling for her not to meddle in other people's business.

Xiao Wu was also stubborn, immediately clenching her fists as she said, "That person is too hateful! Sister Xiao Wu was kind enough to care about her, yet she was so rude!"

"I'm going to teach her a lesson today."

"You dare!"

Ning Rongrong's expression turned fierce for a moment, but then she suddenly asked, "What did you say your name was just now?"

"Hmph!" Xiao Wu snorted. "My name is Xiao Wu, the 'Wu' from dancing."

Ning Rongrong's charming, emerald-green eyes rolled, and she suddenly fixed her gaze on Tang San, asking:

"Then is your name Tang San?"

Hm?

Tang San's brows tightened instantly, his gaze turning sharp as he said:

"Do you know us?"

While it didn't reach the level of a death-seeking offense, he had clearly become cautious.

Ning Rongrong's expression grew complex as she looked Tang San up and down, then carefully examined Xiao Wu:

A twenty-nine-year-old weird uncle.

A hundred-thousand-year-old Hooligan Rabbit.

What a coincidence, she had actually run into them. They must be heading to Shrek together, right?

Ning Rongrong reached out a hand in a gesture of goodwill and introduced herself:

"Hello, my name is Ning Rongrong."

Tang San and Xiao Wu ignored her, which left Ning Rongrong feeling somewhat displeased.

What is this?

I'm being polite to you, and you're putting on airs?

Tang San spoke indifferently:

"We don't know you, so we won't disturb you any further."

"Xiao Wu, let's go!"

As Xiao Wu turned to leave, Ning Rongrong suddenly called out:

"Hey!"

"That... Xiao Wu, I have something to tell you."

Xiao Wu felt a sense of unease, but she still walked back, looking at Ning Rongrong with a cautious expression.

Ning Rongrong leaned into Xiao Wu's ear and whispered:

"Martial Soul Hall, Bibi Dong, love-struck master and disciple."

Xiao Wu was instantly shocked, whispering the counter-sign: "Martial Soul Hall, Hu Liena, love-struck master and disciple."

"It's you."

"It's me."

"I..."

"You..."

The breeze blows the willow, dare I ask if you are a fellow member?

Beer and crayfish, fellow members are family!

The two of them had matched the secret code of their fellow members, and their relationship shifted instantly from cold strangers to something with a strangely intimate glint in their eyes.

Tang San: ???

Ning Rongrong took the initiative to hug Xiao Wu, saying, "You're heading to Shrek, right? As it happens, I'm going there too. Let's go together tomorrow."

Xiao Wu nodded heavily. The bridge of friendship had been built; there was an inexplicable sense of belonging and trust between fellow members. After all, they both knew many secrets and were people they could share them with.

She took the initiative to take Ning Rongrong's hand and asked in a low voice, "Then what were you crying about just now? Why were you so sad?"

Hearing this, Ning Rongrong's eyes dimmed. "You didn't see it today, but my martial soul could have evolved, so I..."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Wu thought for a moment and comforted her:

"Actually... I think there's still a chance. At the very least, you know the name of that immortal herb. Perhaps he still has more?"

"Wow, it seems you're right!"

"Come on, come on, Xiao Wu, let's head into the city together. I'll treat you both to something delicious."

Tang San stood quietly in place, watching the two of them happily leave him behind. A flicker of anger rose in his heart. Who exactly was this woman?

What was her purpose in approaching him and Xiao Wu?

Heh!

You had better not be plotting anything, otherwise...

Sunset Forest.

Su Chen was quite lucky, quickly encountering a soul beast suitable for Dugu Yan; as for Ye Lingling, it was even simpler.

Her martial soul did not require additional soul skills, so as long as the age was appropriate, any one would suffice.

In the afternoon.

The four of them exited Sunset Forest and boarded a carriage back to Heaven Dou City.

Dugu Bo pondered for a long time before looking at Su Chen and saying:

"Kid, could I trouble you with something?"

Su Chen smiled indifferently and replied:

"Although our previous interaction was a transaction, we can be considered acquaintances, and since I am also friends with Yanzi, feel free to speak your mind."