All Is Lost, Xiao Wu Was Caught

However, it did not take long.

Chen Xin emerged from the depths of the dense forest.

He was carrying a delicately pretty little girl in his hand, with two rabbit ears on her head.

Chen Xin casually tossed her aside. The little girl hit the ground and rolled several times, yet she did not dare let out a single cry.

She could only curl up on the ground, trembling as she clutched her rabbit ears and buried her head between her knees.

Lin Xiao's eyelid twitched.

Well, damn. That pink little dress and those unmistakable rabbit ears...

Wasn't that Xiao Wu?

Her luck was truly terrible. She had probably been noticed by Sword Douluo on her way to Notting City and brought back.

Was his butterfly effect really that strong?

That made sense. If he had not possessed Innate Full Soul Power and needed to obtain a Spirit Ring—

Sword Douluo would not have come along.

And Rongrong's Innate Soul Power was level nine. It would take her quite some time to cultivate enough to obtain a Spirit Ring.

By then, Xiao Wu would probably have already arrived at Notting Academy.

Beside him, Ning Rongrong's sense of justice surged. She spread her arms and stood in front of Xiao Wu.

"Sword Grandpa, you can't bully her!"

Chen Xin crouched down and gently rubbed Rongrong's head.

"Be good, Rongrong. She isn't human. She's a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast that took human form."

At those words, Xiao Wu trembled even harder, tears streaming down her face.

Sob, sob, sob—

Mom, I'm sorry. Xiao Wu is about to die before I can avenge you... Sob...

Ning Rongrong pouted, her face full of disbelief.

"Sword Grandpa is lying. She's obviously a little girl just like me."

Chen Xin helplessly shook his head.

There was no point explaining it to the little girl.

What could she understand at her age?

A Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast that had taken human form was a treasure one could only hope to encounter. No matter how much he doted on Rongrong, he could not possibly let her go.

"Be good, Rongrong~ Grandpa only wants to invite her back to the sect as a guest."

Ning Rongrong tipped up her little head, her face full of innocence.

"Really?"

"Of course."

Chen Xin raised a hand and summoned the Seven Kill Sword.

He grabbed Xiao Wu and stepped onto it first.

Lin Xiao took Ning Rongrong's hand and followed close behind.

Ning Rongrong even reached out and poked Xiao Wu, who was dangling in midair.

"Hi, I'm Ning Rongrong. What's your name?"

Xiao Wu said nothing. She merely trembled and wept.

Inside the main hall of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Xiao Wu stood in the center with vacant eyes, allowing the three people seated above to inspect her as though she were merchandise.

Chen Xin gave his suggestion.

"Fengzhi, I think this Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast should be locked up for now. Once Little Lin's level rises, let him kill her."

Bone Douluo immediately echoed him.

"That old sword freak is right. Little Lin is the first person in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect in all these years to possess Innate Full Soul Power, and his Martial Soul is so powerful. It couldn't be more fitting for him to absorb it."

Ning Fengzhi tapped his fingers against the table one after another.

Indeed, this was the best plan.

With this transformed Spirit Beast, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect could create a Title Douluo with a Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Ring.

That would enormously increase the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's strength.

"Mm, we'll do that. Lock her in the prison first and keep her under strict guard."

In just a few words, they decided Xiao Wu's final fate.

Lin Xiao sat to the side, shaking his head as he watched.

At the same time, he felt somewhat reluctant.

It was not because he pitied the inevitable fate of Spirit Beasts being hunted.

It was because of Xiao Wu herself.

She was the female lead of Douluo Continent, one of the goddesses every fanfiction reader adored!

How did the forum put it again?

Xiao Wu's legs, Zhuqing's chest, Rongrong's skin, and the little angel's looks.

Not to mention that aside from face-slapping and showing off, those were the only things in Douluo Continent that attracted readers.

Besides, his Spirit Rings could level up, so he had no need to hunt a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast at all.

As for the sect's losses...

With the Gugas helping him, he could absolutely lead the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect into a mechanical ascension!

He would definitely make them stronger than in the original story! It was not even impossible for them to surpass Spirit Hall.

Getting Ning Fengzhi and the others to spare Xiao Wu's life was also very simple.

He just needed to fool them into thinking he intended to persuade Xiao Wu to sacrifice herself.

Then, once he became powerful enough and raised the sect to greater heights, Xiao Wu would truly be able to survive.

As Xiao Wu was being escorted to the prison.

Lin Xiao finally spoke.

"Uncle Ning, I have an idea that can make my Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Ring even stronger."

"Oh? What idea do you have, Little Lin?"

Ning Fengzhi was immediately intrigued, his gaze settling on Lin Xiao.

A Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Ring was already at the continent's peak. There was hardly any room for improvement, so he was curious how it could become even stronger.

Chen Xin, standing to the side, also turned to look at him, surprise showing on his face.

Lin Xiao did not beat around the bush and explained directly.

"My Gugas told me about it."

"Among Spirit Beasts, there is a secret sacrificial technique."

"A Spirit Beast can completely sacrifice all of its origin, Soul Power, and spirit to a Soul Master.

"The Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Ring and Spirit Bone produced this way will be perfectly compatible with my body. Their overall power will far surpass the usual Hundred-Thousand-Year set acquired through hunting."

Ning Fengzhi fell into thought.

"I have heard of this sacrifice. Back then, Clear Sky Douluo gained his Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Ring because his wife sacrificed herself.

"If you want a Spirit Beast to willingly sacrifice itself, there must be an emotional bond. Are you confident?"

Lin Xiao nodded heavily.

"Uncle Ning, we can do it like this..."

Late at night.

Lin Xiao brought Ninja Guga to the prison of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

When the guards saw him, they all straightened up.

They wanted to leave a good impression.

Lin Xiao smiled.

"You uncles have worked hard. You must be hungry, right? Ninja Guga, take out the late-night snack."

"Guga!"

Ninja Guga spread the scroll on his back across the ground.

He formed hand seals, then slapped it fiercely.

"Bang!"

The scroll flashed, and a huge bucket of steaming, glossy, fragrant fried rice appeared out of thin air.

The rich aroma of food instantly filled the air, completely overwhelming the prison's cold, moldy stench.

The guards could not help swallowing.

The food made by the young master's Martial Soul had long become famous throughout the sect.

It was somewhat expensive, but people said its flavor could make one forget an entire day's worries.

Some even claimed that after eating it, they would refuse even if the sect master offered them the position of sect master in exchange.

Lin Xiao set the bowls and chopsticks to the side.

"Don't worry, uncles. Eat up. I'll go inside and chat for a while."

The guards' eyes lit up, and they immediately nodded repeatedly, their faces instantly taking on knowing expressions.

"Mm-hm! Go on, go on!"

"Young master, feel free to go in! As long as you don't let the prisoner escape, we didn't see a thing!"

They all understood perfectly and wished Lin Xiao would stay longer.

This was Guga's premium fried rice. Even throughout the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, it was rare to get even a bite.

Getting to enjoy this late-night meal was an enormous stroke of luck.

Lin Xiao carried a bowl of fried rice inside.

The prison was not exactly nice, but it did not have that dark, damp feeling either.

Xiao Wu had shrunk into the innermost corner. She raised her head and gazed at the moon through the small window, seemingly lost in thought.

Click—

The cell door opened. Xiao Wu withdrew her gaze, and her little feet nervously tucked themselves farther inward.