(A beautiful picture of Xiao Wu)
In the blink of an eye, one of Xiao Jue's legs had been wrapped up like a mummy.
Xiao Jue: "???"
What was going on?
What happened to the enjoyment she had promised?
How had it turned into bandaging?
Just then, the system panel in front of Xiao Wu went "ding"-
It was midnight!
Xiao Wu breathed a sigh of relief and patted her chest. "Thank goodness, thank goodness!"
The bandaging had been finished just before the last second!
[Ding, check-in successful! Continue checking in for 8 days to unlock the next outfit!] [Nurse outfit task complete. It can now be used at any time!]
Xiao Wu said happily, "Brother Jue, thank you! You helped me out of another big bind!"
Xiao Jue looked at his hastily bandaged leg, utterly bewildered. "Huh? My leg..."
Xiao Wu scratched her head, a little embarrassed. "Brother Jue, I'll take it off right now."
She hurried over and began unwinding the bandages from Xiao Jue's leg.
But she stumbled, accidentally tripping and planting both hands right on Xiao Jue's thigh.
Xiao Wu's cheeks instantly turned bright red.
Feeling Xiao Wu's soft hands and her breath against that spot, Xiao Jue was beside himself.
Xiao Jue: Get plenty of rest and stay positive!
Xiao Wu: "Ah, s-sorry..."
Her face was bright red as she took a critical hit head-on!
A massive, massive, massive critical hit!
Xiao Wu covered her mouth, turned, and ran outside, moving as fast as a hundred-thousand-year-old rabbit.
Xiao Wu's inner monologue went wild. Strange, why is my heart beating so fast?!... It's so big...
It was late at night, and all was quiet.
Zhao Wuji sat cross-legged in his room, cultivating.
Suddenly, a deep voice sounded in his ear. "Zhao Wuji."
Zhao Wuji's eyes snapped open, and he sprang to his feet. "Who's there?"
"Come out."
Zhao Wuji shot through the window without hesitation and came outside.
His Soul Power surged to its peak as he kept his guard up, carefully searching for any movement around him.
He came to a grove outside the village.
"Come out. I know you're here."
Zhao Wuji shouted in a deep voice.
At the same time, he immediately completed his Martial Soul Possession. Seven Soul Rings pulsed up and down around his body, flashing with light.
A figure in black slowly stepped out from behind a large tree.
The figure was shrouded entirely in black clothing, with even a black hood over his head.
All that could be seen from his appearance was that he was a tall, broad man.
But one thing was out of place-he was carrying a large speaker on his shoulder.
"Who are you?"
Zhao Wuji shouted coldly, having completed his Great Strength Vajra Bear Martial Soul Possession.
A wild presence radiated from his entire body, commanding awe without anger.
The man in black did not answer him directly, merely saying calmly:
"Meeting the Immovable Wisdom King in this little place, I just want to spar with you. It's been a long time since I stretched my muscles."
Clearly, this was Tang Hao.
He had been protecting his son Tang San from the shadows all along.
After seeing Zhao Wuji beat Tang San until he spat blood during the day, he, as the boy's father, naturally couldn't stand by and watch.
He slowly raised his right hand, preparing to bring out the Clear Sky Hammer and show off.
Just then, the large speaker on his left shoulder suddenly blared at tremendous volume:
"If I open my eyes in a nightmare~
Facing the cruel world head-on~
Whose heartstrings does the wind pluck~
Reluctant to leave, yet too late to say goodbye~
..."
Tang Hao immediately scrambled to cover the speaker, raging inwardly:
Damn it, this thing is screwing me over! Why is it so loud?! How am I supposed to stay quiet now?
[Speaker System: As long as you keep carrying this speaker, your Soul Power will continue to rise, but if you put it down, your Soul Power will gradually decrease!]
Tang Hao thought, The speaker raising my Soul Power is great, but why did it have to start playing now of all times?!
Zhao Wuji: "???"
The speaker grew louder and louder. "Raise your head! Chaos and battle never cease!"
Tang Hao couldn't muffle it, no matter how he tried. Finish this quickly and leave!
The Clear Sky Hammer condensed in his palm.
At the same time, nine Soul Rings silently appeared around him.
Two yellow, two purple, four black, and one red!
Nine Soul Rings-a Titled Douluo!
The sight of those nine Soul Rings nearly scared Zhao Wuji into wetting himself. His legs went weak, and he nearly dropped to his knees.
"A... a Titled Douluo?!"
Meanwhile, Flender had naturally heard the commotion long ago.
He was hanging upside down like a bat from the top of a tree more than ten meters away, watching in secret.
Flender thought, This is bad. A Titled Douluo has come looking for trouble with old Zhao! Could it be someone old Zhao offended back when he was killing people and setting fires?
Seeing that Zhao Wuji was about to get beaten, Flender gritted his teeth.
"Looks like it's time for my Summoning System to show its power!"
Flender said under his breath, "System, summon Niu Lai!"
[Confirm the expenditure of 100 Gold Soul Coins to summon Niu Lai?]
Flender gritted his teeth. "Confirm!"
Suddenly, a beam of orange-yellow light descended from the sky.
"Moo moo!"
A large yellow ox that walked upright landed beside Flender with a splat, snapping the branch he was standing on.
"Crack!"
Flender and Niu Lai fell to the ground together.
"Ow!"
Flender hit the ground, dazed and seeing stars.
Tang Hao whipped his head around. "Who's there?!"
Flender scrambled to his feet, no longer caring about the pain. He pointed at Tang Hao and shouted, "Niu Lai, get him!"
Niu Lai tilted his head, then-
"Mama!"
Moving in the posture of an abnormal titan, Niu Lai galloped on all four hooves and charged at Tang Hao like an out-of-control tank.
Tang Hao: Damn, what the hell is that?!
"Bang!"
Niu Lai slammed squarely into Tang Hao, knocking the speaker right off his shoulder.
"Clang!"
The speaker fell to the ground, its volume even louder.
Tang Hao hurriedly scrambled over and retrieved the speaker, clutching it tightly to his chest.
The speaker grew louder and louder, rousing the entire village.
An old woman nearby pushed open her window and bellowed, "Who is that? Are you going to let people sleep or not?!"
The village dogs began barking too, one after another, making quite a racket.
Seeing the commotion getting bigger and bigger, Tang Hao feared the whole of Rice Fragrance Village would be disturbed if he stayed any longer.
"Consider yourselves lucky today!"
He hoisted the speaker onto his shoulder and hurried away in a flash.
His retreating figure cut a sorry sight.
The next morning, at daybreak.
Tang San had lost a little too much blood the day before. He looked as though he had been sucked dry, his complexion sallow, his lips cracked, and his eyes sunken.
He struggled out of bed. Oscar hadn't come back all night, either, and the dormitory was empty.
His stomach rumbled.
Tang San said weakly:
"I lost too much blood yesterday... I need to go out and get some food..."
Dragging his weakened body along, he limped to the women's dormitory and called softly, "Xiao Wu? Xiao Wu?"
It was a long while before Xiao Wu came out.
She didn't notice Tang San's gaunt, sallow appearance. Her gaze merely wandered, as though she were thinking about something.
Tang San hurriedly said, "Xiao Wu, yesterday, you..."
He wanted to explain what had happened yesterday so Xiao Wu wouldn't misunderstand.
Xiao Wu: "Huh? Yesterday..."