With each hand forming an orchid-finger gesture, she rested her right hand palm-up on her thigh and held her left upright before her chest, then began uttering a string of strange syllables, like some ancient ballad.
As the strange sounds rang out, Xiao Wu's eyes gradually took on a crimson tint.
Two yellow Soul Rings silently rose from beneath her feet, slowly pulsing around her body.
At the same time, a huge phantom of a Soft Bone Rabbit appeared behind her, its furry ears drooping, yet its eyes held the same hint of wariness as Xiao Wu's.
A faint red light spread from Xiao Wu's body, rippling outward like water.
As time passed, the red light grew stronger and stronger, almost enveloping her entirely.
About ten minutes later, a trace of purple suddenly emerged from deep within the red light. Like ink dripping into water, it rapidly spread until it completely covered the red.
A moment later, the purple light abruptly contracted, forming a purple Soul Ring that settled firmly around Xiao Wu, complementing the two yellow Soul Rings she already had.
As the Soul Ring stabilized, the fluctuations of Soul Power within Xiao Wu noticeably rose, smoothly breaking through Level 30 and reaching Level 31.
She opened her eyes, the crimson fading from them, and looked at the somewhat dejected Er Ming beside her. Smiling, she patted his cheek:
"All right, Er Ming, stop hanging your head. It's not as if your Sister Xiao Wu isn't coming back. Hurry home, or Da Ming will worry about you again."
"Oooh! Wooo-ah!"
Er Ming gave a low roar and carefully lowered Xiao Wu from his shoulder.
Then he raised his enormous fists and pounded his chest twice, letting out a series of deep roars, as though promising her something.
Not long