Killing Her Now Would Be a Waste. Let Xiao Wu Go? Cast a Long Line to Catch a Big Fish!

Zhao Wuji's legs shook violently, and sweat poured down his back. Not a trace of the fearsome "Motionless Bright King" remained. He dropped to one knee with a thud, his voice trembling:

"I, Zhao Wuji, pay my respects to Your Excellency!

I didn't know Your Excellency was here. Forgive my offense!"

Yin Changqing folded his arms and strolled toward the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent lying limp on the ground. He glanced at the stunned Shrek students, a faint smile tugging at his lips:

"Father, that Soul Grandmaster made a fine point. If words won't settle it, let strength decide.

Senior Chao, the serpent is yours. Have Yiran absorb its soul ring."

Chao Tianxiang was overjoyed. She hurriedly cupped her fists:

"Thank you, Young Master!"

Meng Yiran gazed at Yin Changqing with shining eyes, then took up her Serpent Cane and approached the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent.

Zhao Wuji swallowed, keeping his forehead pressed hard against the ground. He did not even dare look at Yin Yu. His voice quavered:

"Forgive us, Your Excellency... We didn't know the Holy Dragon Sect and the Dragon-Snake Family had their eyes on this soul beast. We meant no offense!"

Even after Yin Yu withdrew most of his pressure, the might of a Titled Douluo still left Tang San and the others struggling to breathe, their bones creaking under the strain.

Dai Mubai's legs trembled as he gritted his teeth and fought to withstand the lingering pressure.

Dai Mubai stared at the Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring beneath Yin Yu's feet, stunned.

A Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring... There are only a handful of Titled Douluo on the entire continent who possess one!

Could this be Yin Yu, the Demon Dragon Douluo who shook the continent a few years ago?

But why did Dragon Duke and Snake Granny call him Young Master?

When did the Beast Clan submit to the Holy Dragon Sect?!

Oscar, who had wanted the soul ring for himself, had gone deathly pale. He did not dare raise his head and prayed desperately:

He can't see me...

He can't see me...

Please, Your Excellency, don't blame me for trying to take the soul beast!

Tang San's eyes were bloodshot, and he breathed like a bull.

The gulf in strength left Tang San feeling a suffocating humiliation unlike anything he had ever known.

Tang San kept his head bowed and swore to himself:

So what if he's a Titled Douluo... Treating me like this is reason enough for him to die!

I, Tang San, will remember today's humiliation!

One day, I'll stand at the very top. Never again will I let anyone trample me as they please!

Ning Rongrong, by contrast, was just as uncomfortable beneath the pressure, but a flash of disdain and indignation crossed her eyes.

As far as she was concerned, Yin Yu was merely a newly ascended Titled Douluo who had broken through a few years ago. His Soul Power could be Rank 92 at most.

He's only throwing his weight around because he's a Titled Douluo!

Ning Rongrong snorted inwardly.

Once I'm back at the Sect, I'll tell Grandpa Sword and Grandpa Bone!

A mere newly ascended Title Douluo? They could knock him flat without breaking a sweat. Let's see if he still dares act so arrogantly!

In truth, Yin Yu's Soul Power had already reached the peak of Rank 94.

With his Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring and formidable combat strength, Yin Yu could easily hold his own even against Gu Rong at Rank 95.

Of all the students, Xiao Wu felt the greatest pressure.

Her slender body shook violently. Her face was deathly pale, and her trembling legs threatened to give way.

Xiao Wu pressed herself close behind Tang San, suppressing her aura to its limit. She barely dared to breathe.

She was terrified Yin Yu would see through her true identity.

Yin Yu took in the Shrek group's expressions with a cold smile. His gaze finally swept over Xiao Wu and Tang San before he spoke evenly:

"Yiran, do it. Don't delay what we came here for."

"Yes, Your Excellency!"

Meng Yiran answered crisply. With a swift downward thrust of her Snake Blade, she pierced the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent's vital spot.

A deep-purple soul ring slowly appeared. Meng Yiran immediately sat cross-legged and began drawing it into her body.

Zhao Wuji remained on one knee, cold sweat dripping from his forehead into the dirt. He spoke in a low, respectful voice:

"Your Excellency, I failed to discipline them and allowed them to offend your Sect and the Beast Clan.

Does Your Excellency... have any other instructions?"

Huddled behind Tang San, Xiao Wu felt as though she had plunged into an icy abyss.

Her instincts as a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast screamed a warning. She could have sworn that the Rank 94 Titled Douluo's gaze had lingered on her for half a second.

Outwardly, Yin Yu stood with his hands behind his back, his expression calm.

In truth, he had already sent a private message to Tuoba Tingxue through voice transmission. He could barely keep the tremor from his voice:

"Ting Xue... Look at the girl in pink."

Tuoba Tingxue paused, then focused her senses where Yin Yu had indicated.

A Soul Douluo's perception was less keen than a Titled Douluo's. Tuoba Tingxue could not see through Xiao Wu at a glance.

But with the spiritual perception Yin Yu secretly shared with her, she instantly detected the unmistakable soul beast essence deep within Xiao Wu's body!

"A transformed Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast?!"

Tuoba Tingxue shuddered. Her shock came through clearly in her transmitted voice.

"How is that possible... A Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast started cultivating anew, and she's openly mingling with a group of human children?!"

"No doubt about it. A Hundred-Thousand-Year Soft Bone Rabbit with only Rank 29 Soul Power."

A dark glint flickered in Yin Yu's eyes as his mind raced.

Damn it... If I kill her now, all I'll get is a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone.

All nine of my soul ring slots are filled. I can't take a tenth!

Tuoba Tingxue gritted her teeth inwardly.

"What about Changqing?

His Dark Sacred Dragon Martial Soul hasn't absorbed a soul ring yet!"

"No!"

Yin Yu cut her off at once.

"Changqing is only Rank 42.

Even with Whale Rubber tempering his body far beyond others at his rank, his limit is twenty to thirty thousand years.

The energy and Soul Shock in a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring are far too violent. If he absorbed it now, his body would burst!

Killing her now would waste a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring. What a shame!"

Their secret exchange took only a few breaths.

Yin Changqing noticed the almost imperceptible change in their expressions. He glanced at the Shrek group, who were on the verge of collapsing, and felt amused.

Looks like Father and Mother are thinking the same thing I am. Killing Xiao Wu now would be such a waste.

Yin Changqing stepped forward with a smile.

"Father, the Beast Clan has submitted, and Yiran has her Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent.

There's no need to slaughter these shortsighted youngsters."

Hearing Yin Changqing speak, Zhao Wuji felt as though he had been granted a reprieve. He hurriedly bowed his head to the ground:

"Young Master, you are most generous!

I, Zhao Wuji, cannot thank you enough!"

Yin Yu's Soul Power had nearly crushed the breath from the Shrek group.

Naturally, they had no idea about the silent exchange between the two.

Yin Yu acted as though Xiao Wu meant nothing to him. With a cold snort, he withdrew his Martial Soul and soul rings, then said flatly:

"My son has spoken for you, so I'll spare you this once.

Zhao Wuji, take these brats who don't know their place and get out of my sight!"

Zhao Wuji felt as though he had been given a new lease on life. He grabbed the still-dazed Oscar and Ma Hongjun and barked:

"Thank you for showing mercy, Demon Dragon Douluo!

Let's go!"

Dai Mubai and Tang San hurriedly helped the weakened Xiao Wu to her feet and retreated toward the edge of the forest.

As they pulled her away, Xiao Wu was drenched in sweat. She did not even dare look back.

Once the Shrek group had fled in panic and vanished from sight, Meng Shu stepped forward and asked respectfully:

"Your Excellency, are we just letting them go?"

Yin Yu stood with his hands behind his back, watching the direction they had gone. An enigmatic smile touched his lips:

"What's the hurry?

They're just a few small fry who can't stir up trouble. You need to cast a long line to catch a big fish."