Taking Great Pains

After much contemplation.

Chen Xi's dark purple eyes lit up slightly, and the corners of his lips gradually curved into a pleasant arc.

"Studying theory seriously is a good thing."

"But you also need to replenish your nutrition. Soft Bone Rabbit is a good choice. Let me make a few changes for you."

Chen Xi raised the Pen of Destiny in his hand, erased the original words floating in midair, and rewrote them: Study theory seriously, but also replenish your nutrition. After occasionally tasting roasted rabbit, he came to enjoy eating it, especially Soft Bone Rabbit among soul beasts.

The Pen of Destiny spun once in his hand. Looking at his masterpiece, Chen Xi felt that he had truly gone to great lengths for little Tang San.

When he felt his Soul Power and Mental Power being depleted, Chen Xi skillfully lay down on the bed, pulled up the blanket, and silently closed his eyes, waiting for sleepiness to descend.

One second...

Two seconds...

The feeling of drowsiness did not come.

Chen Xi sat back up from the bed, confusion appearing in his dark purple eyes.

"What's going on?"

"The process seems a little off?"

Chen Xi looked himself over. When he saw the pendant around his neck glowing faintly, a trace of understanding appeared in his eyes.

The pendant was a gift from the Angel God.

If nothing unexpected had happened, the reason Chen Xi did not feel sleepy should have been because of this pendant.

With the pendant bestowed by the Angel God, combined with the Seed of Life in his mind, Chen Xi's martial soul ability was practically free of side effects.

After glancing at the pendant a few more times, Chen Xi proactively withdrew his martial soul, then sat cross-legged on the bed and entered a meditative cultivation state.

Morning.

Notting City.

Junior Soul Master Academy.

In the cafeteria, Xiao Wu carried her tray toward where Tang San was sitting, as usual.

But as soon as she reached Tang San's side, Xiao Wu's nose twitched as she caught the fragrance of roasted meat.

Xiao Wu's true form was a Soft Bone Rabbit. Although she normally ate only vegetables, she did not particularly dislike meat.

"Little San, what are you eating?"

"Eating so well this early in the morning?"

Xiao Wu sat down across from Tang San, picked up a carrot from her tray, and began eating it with relish.

"Roasted rabbit."

"The dean brought it for Teacher, and Teacher gave it to me."

"It tastes really good. Do you want to try some?"

Tang San nudged the roasted rabbit in front of him toward Xiao Wu.

Xiao Wu's expression stiffened slightly. The carrot she had taken several bites from was slowly lowered, and she looked at Tang San with a somewhat mechanical gaze.

"Roasted rabbit?"

Xiao Wu softly uttered the two words, her tone betraying neither anger nor joy.

"Mm, roasted rabbit."

"Teacher said it wasn't an ordinary wild rabbit, but a Soft Bone Rabbit among soul beasts. Its bones are soft and its meat is tender. It really has a unique flavor."

Tang San smiled, seeming to savor the taste he had just experienced.

Xiao Wu narrowed her eyes slightly. The words "Soft Bone Rabbit" seemed to echo through her mind alone, and a dangerous gleam gradually appeared in her eyes.

"Is Soft Bone Rabbit tasty?"

Xiao Wu's hand beneath the table clenched into a fist on its own.

"It's quite tasty."

"At least, I like it."

"You can try some."

Tang San nodded gently.

The moment his words fell, Tang San saw Xiao Wu spring up from her seat. Her movements were as nimble as a rabbit's, and then pain struck his chest. Tang San was sent flying backward, spinning twice in midair before crashing down onto a dining table.

"Little Tang San!"

"My martial soul is a rabbit—a Soft Bone Rabbit!"

"Tell me, should I eat roasted rabbit? Roasted Soft Bone Rabbit, at that!"

Xiao Wu puffed up her cheeks angrily. She picked up the carrot from her tray, glared at Tang San, then turned and walked out of the cafeteria.

"Uh..."

"If your martial soul is a rabbit, you can't eat roasted rabbit?"

"Didn't Teacher say that eating soul beasts similar to one's own martial soul is perfectly normal?"

Tang San watched Xiao Wu's departing back, confusion appearing in his eyes.

But after thinking it over carefully.

He felt that perhaps it was because Xiao Wu was a girl. Girls naturally liked cute animals, and her martial soul was also a rabbit, so she disliked that sort of food.

Tang San climbed up from the ground, walked over to the unfinished roasted rabbit, and thought for a moment.

"Since Xiao Wu doesn't like it."

"Then I won't eat it in front of her in the future."

After murmuring to himself.

Tang San set the overturned dining table back upright, then walked out of the cafeteria.

Worship Hall.

After meditating through the night, Chen Xi had just stepped out of his room when he saw Azure Luan approaching with a food box in hand.

"Teacher."

Chen Xi bowed respectfully to Azure Luan.

"Mm."

"I originally thought you might not be able to get up, so I had someone save you breakfast. I didn't expect you to be so punctual."

Azure Luan walked up to Chen Xi and placed the food box in his hands.

"Thank you, Teacher."

Chen Xi thanked Azure Luan.

"Eat breakfast first."

"After breakfast, I'll take you to have a few sets of clothes tailored."

Azure Luan gently ruffled Chen Xi's hair.

Chen Xi agreed, then entered the room with Azure Luan and began enjoying the breakfast Azure Luan had brought him.

Watching Chen Xi eat breakfast, Azure Luan could not help but smile.

"Xiao Xi, Teacher has a few things to tell you. You must remember them well."

Azure Luan's expression suddenly became serious.

Chen Xi slowly raised his head and nodded earnestly, indicating that he would certainly remember.

"First: when you go out to gain experience in the future, if you lose a match against someone from the younger generation, it only means your skills were inferior, and Teacher will not stand up for you. But if someone from the older generation shamelessly intervenes, come back and tell Teacher. Teacher will take you to seek justice."

"If you feel wronged, remember to tell Teacher. Teacher will always have your back."

"Second: if you ever meet a man with neither talent nor ability, one who aims high but lacks real skill and can only talk big, do not believe a single word he says. And when he begins to affect your emotions, do not hesitate. Kill him."

When Azure Luan spoke the second point, his expression was especially stern. At the same time, his gaze casually flicked toward the Papal Hall.

Chen Xi was somewhat moved when he heard the first point.

After all, having someone to back you up felt very good.

But when he heard the second point, something felt a little off.

Because he seemed to know someone like that.

Although Chen Xi knew Azure Luan was not referring to anyone in particular, he could not help associating those words with that person.

"Teacher, I'll remember."

Chen Xi nodded his little head heavily.

Seeing Chen Xi's earnest expression, Azure Luan nodded in satisfaction.

Though it would have been fine not to mention the second matter, he felt it was still necessary to take precautions. After all, this was his only disciple.