Chapter 129: Hate You!
Rong Rong was only able to keep her calm as Wulin spoke to her in a tone of absolute confidence.
Because of him, she felt that the situation might not be as dangerous as she initially thought.
"...Okay. What should I do?" She gripped his hand tightly, expressing her determination.
Wulin shook his head, "There is nothing for you to do. Just stay in the clan until Grandpa Bone, and I deal with the assassin."
"My Primal Energy Staff is incredibly strong, so it can take a couple of hits from a Spirit Douluo before I run out of Spirit Power."
Wulin planned to become bait for the assassin. Even though he would be alone, he knew he would be one of the highest priority targets.
"What!?" Rong Rong cried, "You will be going on your own? What if something happens to you!"
No matter how calm she was, she couldn't remain calm after knowing Wulin planned to do it all on her own.
Wulin poked her nose, "I told you, I will be fine. I will test it out with Grandpa Bone first."
"Won't you be safer if I and Xue Mei came to support you? Rather, take Daddy with you, he is much better at supporting."
Rong Rong wanted to help Wulin. She knew that if she told Xue Mei, the two of them would be willing to risk their lives in an instant for Wulin.
"No. Taking you and Xue Mei will only increase the difficulty of the task. Father-in-Law is strong, and he will deter the assassin."
His opponent this time wouldn't be a Spirit Emperor or Spirit Saint this time, but a Spirit Douluo or even a Titled Douluo.
At such a high level, it isn't uncommon for a Spirit Douluo or Titled Douluo to kill a lower realm opponent in one hit.
"It's okay, I will test my ability to survive with Grandpa Bone. Come, we can go test it now."
Wulin picked up Rong Rong's hand and gave it a small peck, before dragging her up to see Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong.
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Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong stared at Wulin suspiciously.
"... It is right to be wary of Spirit Hall. I too think they will not stay still after you kids revealed your talent."
Ning Fengzhi said, but he didn't have a praising look on his face.
He thought it would have been better if the kids kept their talent hidden until they were strong enough to protect themselves.
"However, it is too dangerous for you to risk yourself just to lure the assassin out."
Gu Rong felt the same, "There is no guarantee that I can reach you before the assassin strikes."
Both Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong were worried about Wulin's life.
He was the pillar that would carry the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan in the future.
"See? Even Daddy and Grandpa Bone don't like the idea." Rong Rong claimed.
"As I've said, I will be fine. Grandpa Bone, If I can survive an attack from you, will you allow me to do it?"
Wulin didn't back down and asked Gu Rong directly.
Gu Rong raised his eyebrow, which could cause a large amount of distress to those who weren't familiar with him.
He saw that Wulin was very confident in his ability to survive a strike from Gu Rong.
Ning Fengzhi glanced at Gu Rong, saying that it would be up to him to make the decision.
"... Alright. If you manage to take a full-powered punch from me, I will follow your plan to lure the assassin."
Gu Rong sighed before conceding a little.
Wulin smiled while Rong Rong pouted, "Thank you, Grandpa Bone. Let's go and test it out now."
The four of them entered Gu Rong's portal and arrived at the training courtyard.
"Wulin, show me how you plan to protect yourself from my blow." Gu Rong waved his hand and looked at Wulin.
Wulin moved to an open area and summoned his Primal Energy Staff.
"This Spirit Ability of mine is powerful, and the material is indestructible as long as I can supply it with enough Spirit Power."
He manipulated the shape of the Staff into a spherical dome, so it covered him completely.
Then, he opened a bit for him to see the others, "Like this, I will create a shield for myself and Little Niu."
"The Spirit Power consumption of this Spirit Ability is meagre, so I should be able to last a couple of blows from a Titled Douluo." He said.
As Wulin is consistently hunting Spirit Beasts in his Immortal Realm, and absorbing them into his Spirit Rings, the effects of his Spirit Abilities are continually increasing.
He had already grown his fifth Spirit Ring to be the same level as the other four and was slowly growing them together.
Gu Rong nodded his head, "Alright, I will strike you now, so be ready for it."
Wulin manipulated the Primal Energy to close up into a complete dome, covering himself inside.
Gu Rong stepped forward until he was in front of the spherical dome, and raised a fist.
'For now, let's control my Spirit Power a little. Rank 85 Spirit Douluo...'
Gu Rong didn't want to strike Wulin with full force just yet since he still wasn't convinced of his ability.
In the end, he decided to believe in Wulin and struck the Primal Energy shield with his Rank 85 Spirit Power.
THUD
The impact created a loud noise, but Wulin's Primal Energy shield didn't move an inch, nor was there a single crack on the surface.
"Grandpa Bone, you should hit harder than that! I didn't even lose 1% of my Spirit Power."
Wulin yelled from inside the dome, shocking both Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong.
"What kind of Spirit Ability is this powerful...? No matter what encounters Wulin has gone through... This is too heaven-defying..."
Ning Fengzhi couldn't help but mutter to himself.
Similar thoughts played through Gu Rong's mind. He couldn't believe his strike did nothing to his Spirit Ability.
Not only that, but Wulin said it didn't even take 1% of his Spirit Power to defend against it.
It was the same as him saying he could defend against more than a hundred of those strikes.
"... I see. I will put more power into it." Gu Rong said gravely, raising his Spirit Power to the 90th rank.
"This is the limit of a Spirit Douluo. Be careful!" He said slowly before winding up his fist and punching out.
THUUD!
It was louder than before, but Wulin's shield was still undamaged. The only thing different than the previous punch was a small divot in the ground.
A strike containing the power of a peak Spirit Douluo was only able to move Wulin's shield a centimetre.
"That one was pretty good. I lost a bit more than 1% of my Spirit Power."
Gu Rong was silent.
"The power of a Titled Douluo, Rank 91 Spirit Power."
THUD!
"5%."
"Rank 92 Spirit Power."
THUD!
"10%."
"Rank 93 Spirit Power."
"20%."
"Rank 94 Spirit Power."
"40%. I won't be able to stop another strike like this."
Wulin dismissed the Primal Energy and exposed himself to the three of them.
Under his feet, there was an imprint in the ground stretching a couple of metres long.
"... Monstrous." Gu Rong stared at Wulin, and he was unable to believe Wulin was able to withstand such power.
Wulin looked at Gu Rong and Ning Fengzhi, "So, am I allowed to do the task of luring the assassin?"
He had a slight smile on his face, and he was confident that Ning Fengzhi would agree.
Ning Fengzhi sighed, "Alright, you have proved yourself as more than capable of protecting yourself, even if it wasn't any Spirit Abilities."
Gu Rong only attacked Wulin by using his strength powered by Spirit Power.
If he had used a Spirit Ability, Wulin would likely be unable to defend against even a low Titled Douluo.
However, it was still more than enough to prove himself capable of luring an assassin out.
Ning Fengzhi thought that Wulin's Spirit Ability was utterly broken, and it was only his second Spirit Ring.
He didn't know how he should feel right now. Wulin's Spirit Abilities were obviously far beyond what they should be capable of doing.
If Ning Fengzhi or Gu Rong were people with bad intentions, Wulin would be captured and tortured until he explained the reason behind his power.
Naturally, Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong have noticed that all of Wulin's Spirit Abilities were heaven-defying.
However, they never asked Wulin about them out of respect for him, and because he was already with Rong Rong.
Wulin had a satisfied look on his face, "Then it is settled. In half a month, I will become bait to lure out the assassin."
Gu Rong and Ning Fengzhi nodded their heads and expressed their agreement, before leaving to do their business.
Rong Rong, the only one left, stared at Wulin with complex emotions.
Wulin walked to her side and held her tiny hands, tenderly, "You are unhappy?"
Rong Rong's eyes moistened, and she depressingly placed her forehead on Wulin's chest.
"Of course, I am unhappy... My husband is doing something incredibly dangerous, and I can't do anything to help!"
Tears threatened to fall down Rong Rong's face, so she desperately hid it by confiding in Wulin's chest.
But Wulin could tell by her shaky voice that she was on the verge of tears.
He moved his hand to her slender back and gently caressed her, "I'm sorry, but this is something only I can do."
Suddenly, Rong Rong raised her face, exposing her wet eyes that were squinting in anger.
"If I offered to become bait for a Titled Douluo because only I could do it, would you let me?" She asked in a raised voice.
"Hell no!" Wulin spoke immediately. There was no way he would allow his girls to do the dangerous stuff he does.
"Then, you understand how I am feeling!" Rong Rong cried out in frustration.
Wulin sighed deeply, "... I do."
He lowered his body and rested his face against Rong Rong's as he hugged her lithe body firmly.
"I'm sorry... I'm sorry that you have to go through these feelings." Wulin softly spoke into her ear with heartfelt feelings.
Rong Rong was unable to contain her tears anymore, and they spilled uncontrollably onto Wulin's shirt.
*Hik*
"... I hate you! I love you so much! I hate that I have to feel this pain! Why, why did you make me love you?"
Rong Rong's voice cracked as she choked out her feelings of love and confusion.
She hugged Wulin as tightly as she could. Her delicate arms wrapped tightly around his chest like a vice.
Wulin gently held her waist and whispered into her ear, "I'm sorry. I am a greedy person, and I wanted you so much."
"If you could turn back time, would you still do it again?" She moved to look him in the eyes and asked.
Wulin nodded his head slowly, "I would. Even if it means making you feel all of this again, I am unable to give you up."
The tears stopped falling down Rong Rong's face, but her eyes were particularly watery now.
Her lips struggled to decide if they should be tugging upwards or downwards as she made an awkward smile.
"... You bully." She said before sealing their lips together.
Wulin responded passionately and coiled his tongue around hers, entwining them together like they were wrestling.
He soon took control of the situation and used his superior skills to overpower her.
Wulin looked contented when he saw Rong Rong's seductive and watery face.
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