Xiao Wu Rebuffs Tang San, Earning the Title of "Joke"

"Luo Zixi, how did you block that punch of mine just now? And how did you defeat them? I didn't understand what happened."

Xiao Wu was very confused. She had not held back that punch at all, so how could Luo Zixi, a Healing Type Soul Master, possibly have blocked it?

However, Luo Zixi did not answer her question directly.

"That isn't something a little girl like you should be worrying about. What you should be thinking about now is whether you'll be eating while standing later, or sitting down."

Xiao Wu was a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast in human form. Luo Zixi simply could not treat her as an ordinary girl.

Not to mention that Tang Hao was always keeping watch nearby.

However, Tang Hao did not seem to be around today. Luo Zixi had not felt that sensation of being watched.

Luo Zixi guessed that he might have gone back to Holy Soul Village to visit his wife. Still, that was for the best. The feeling of being watched was truly unpleasant.

He led Xiao Wu to a nearby table and sat down. After Wang Sheng and the others saw Luo Zixi defeat an entire group by himself, their eyes were filled with fervor.

On Douluo Continent, even children understood that the strong were honored while the weak became servants. Thus, after Xiao Wu defeated them, they became very obedient, without the slightest thought of defiance.

Before this, Luo Zixi had at most been an "employer who fed and clothed them" in their eyes. But from this moment onward, they clearly understood that the strength of this wealthy patron far exceeded their imagination.

Once seated, Luo Zixi took the menu and began examining the dishes available on the second floor one by one.

Meanwhile, Xiao Wu took two steps to the left, then two steps to the right, before standing behind Luo Zixi and watching him flip through the menu.

However, Luo Zixi simply ignored all of her antics.

What a joke. If you made a mistake, you had to admit it; if you took a beating, you had to stand straight.

No matter who it was, he treated everyone equally.

"Waiter, one serving of Braised Tendons, one serving of Chive Clam Meat, one serving of Assorted Fruits and Vegetables, one serving each of carrots and Pumpkin Porridge, plus two bowls of white rice."

After he marked several items on the menu, a smiling waitress came over. She looked at Luo Zixi's clothes, then at his face. Though she said nothing, her meaning was obvious.

"Clink, clank."

Several dozen Gold Soul Coins scattered across the table. Luo Zixi said nothing and merely gave her a calm glance.

"We will have all of your dishes served within fifteen minutes. Enjoy your meal!"

The waitress's face, which had been full of fake smiles, turned into a genuine smile almost the instant she saw the money. Truly, people were realistic.

"Luo Zixi, hurry up and heal my butt. I can't sit down at all right now."

Xiao Wu looked at Luo Zixi with a face full of resentment.

But when her gaze settled on Luo Zixi's face again, she noticed that he seemed a little better-looking than before? His skin also seemed a little fairer and softer?

Could it have been an illusion?

"Admit your mistake, and I'll heal you. Otherwise, forget it."

"I..."

Xiao Wu looked at the fragrant dishes before the other diners, then rubbed her little stomach, which had already begun to roar in protest.

In the end, she compromised. But it was not because she had yielded to Luo Zixi's oppressive might—it was because she was hungry.

"I'm sorry. Xiao Wu was wrong."

Xiao Wu stood beside Luo Zixi and spoke softly.

"Hmm? What did you say? I didn't hear you clearly."

Luo Zixi turned back to look at Xiao Wu, his eyes carrying a hint of smugness.

"I..." (Unwilling, but swallowing her anger.)

"I'm sorry. Xiao Wu knows she was wrong." (She gave in on the surface, but still refused to accept it in her heart.)

Thirty seconds later, Xiao Wu accepted Luo Zixi's "treatment" with a flushed face. If she had known from the start that this was how he intended to treat her, she would rather have gone hungry all night.

Xiao Wu was currently lying facedown across Luo Zixi's lap. Since she was seated further inside, her butt was facing the wall, so it was not too embarrassing even if someone saw it.

Luo Zixi was currently activating his Wood Spirit Body to help Xiao Wu heal the swollen area once again.

Yet Tang San, who was dining inside with Yu Xiaogang, saw the entire scene clearly!

"Bastard! What are you doing to Xiao Wu?!"

Tang San's eyes seemed to blaze with fire when he saw this.

In broad daylight, under the clear skies, this man was actually committing such filthy and lewd acts against a girl in public! I, Tang San, will act on behalf of the gods and destroy you, you lecherous scoundrel!

One stone stirred up a thousand waves. The second floor was meant for elegant dining, and most people eating here kept quiet. Today was the first time anyone as rude as Tang San had shouted so loudly.

Tang San's voice naturally reached Luo Zixi as well, but Luo Zixi did not regard Tang San as worth his attention.

Your father hasn't even come to meddle in my business, yet you jumped out like some joke just to make yourself seem important?

"Hm? Isn't this Little San? What is it?"

Seeing the rage on Tang San's face, Luo Zixi remained unconcerned.

This was not the original story. Xiao Wu, this Hundred-Thousand-Year rabbit spirit, was not Tang San's girlfriend, and the two had no emotional history together. So why did Tang San love coming over to make his presence known?

Luo Zixi could not figure it out no matter how much he thought about it.

"What are you doing to Xiao Wu?!"

Another furious roar rang out. Tang San had already come within five meters of Luo Zixi.

"Doing what? Xiao Wu asked me to treat the spot I hit and swollen. What's the problem? Or do you think I'm taking advantage of Xiao Wu?"

Luo Zixi's way of handling things differed from Tang Buddha's hypocrisy.

If he hadn't done it, then he hadn't done it. If he had, then he had. If he dared to do it, he dared to admit it.

"Y-You're tarnishing a girl's purity! You could ruin the rest of her life!"

Tang San's face was flushed red, and he panted like a bull, turning a deaf ear to Luo Zixi's explanation.

"So what? What does it have to do with you? Besides, Xiao Wu asked me to help her. I didn't force her to let me treat her."

Luo Zixi withdrew his left hand from Xiao Wu and spread both hands.

However, after putting up with Tang San time and again, Xiao Wu finally became angry. She stood up and stared directly at Tang San with a cold gaze.

"Tang San, do you have nothing better to do every day? I hope you stop meddling in my affairs from now on, and take back those filthy thoughts of yours!"

"Who I ask to treat me is my freedom. You have no right to interfere with my decisions!"

Xiao Wu's words left Tang San unable to say a single word for a long while.

Seeing the anger and annoyance all over Xiao Wu's pretty face, Tang San felt as if his heart had been cut by a knife.

Why? Only one day had passed. Yesterday, Xiao Wu had still been a worthy opponent who understood him, yet now she treated him like this!

Heavens!

You are unfair!

"Little San, we're both from the same village. I know you're the son of the village's only blacksmith, and that you have a proud, aloof personality and look down on an ordinary person like me."

Luo Zixi's eyes suddenly turned serious.

"But I hope you can show me the most basic respect. And Xiao Wu already told you just now—it was she who asked me to treat her injuries. I don't expect you to apologize to me, but I hope you can apologize to Xiao Wu. After all, you just said in front of all these people that I had ruined her purity."