When Xiao Wu saw the reward in front of her, she was delighted. She could already feel her strength significantly increasing. Previously, her Explosive Eight Stage Throw was ineffective against powerful defensive or attack-type soul masters, such as Zao Wuji. But now, with the mastery of strength, she felt confident that she could easily handle even those much stronger than her.
Just when Xiao Wu thought today's rewards were over, another surprise popped up in her diary.
Ding! Congratulations to Xiao Wu for achieving an emotional breakthrough with host Su Ming. The system is issuing a special reward: one Bloodline Evolution Card!
Bloodline Evolution Card: When you obtain a 100,000-year spirit ring at level 70, your bloodline will evolve, and your martial soul will improve in quality!
Xiao Wu was stunned. After doing that with Su Ming, she received an additional benefit. This was an unexpected bonus!
The system didn't hide this reward, and all the female leads could see it.
At first, the other female leads were confused. A breakthrough in their relationship?
They remembered that Xiao Wu and Su Ming were already very close. How much more could their relationship develop? Could it be…?
Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, who had a close relationship with Xiao Wu and were nearest to her, exchanged surprised glances.
Ning Rongrong's lips curled into a smirk. She hadn't expected Xiao Wu to go through with it so quickly. After all, she had only made that suggestion a few days ago. How did they manage to do it in just the few hours after being captured by Er Ming and arriving at Star Lake?
But upon reflection, Ning Rongrong wasn't surprised. Everyone could tell how close Xiao Wu and Su Ming were. It was only a matter of time before they broke through that invisible barrier.
Xiao Wu, seeing that the unexpected reward was a Bloodline Evolution Card, realized that it required her to obtain a 100,000-year spirit ring at level 70. Coincidentally, level 70 was the point when she would officially become human, and it was a crucial turning point for any soul master.
The timing was perfect. When she reached level 70, it would make sense for her martial soul to evolve as well.
Considering how fast her body was improving, Xiao Wu felt that by the time she reached level 60, her spirit ring would likely be 100,000 years old.
The other female leads, who also had diaries, were envious of Xiao Wu's reward. Bloodline evolution and martial soul advancement were not unheard of in the soul master world, but they required both luck and skill, as well as an additional opportunity!
Bibi Dong, for instance, knew a bit about martial soul evolution. Dugu Bo's martial soul, the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor, was believed to have evolved from the Jade Phosphor Serpent. Dugu Yan, his granddaughter, still had the Jade Phosphor Serpent and had yet to evolve it.
However, the female leads knew that to gain such a hidden reward, they would need to do that with Su Ming, and it also required an "emotional breakthrough."
But without that emotional connection, they couldn't just offer themselves for the reward—it was a matter of the heart, after all.
At that moment, Xiao Wu sensed movement beside her. Turning her head, she saw Ning Rongrong quietly pulling Zhu Zhuqing over to her.
Ning Rongrong's curiosity was burning. She couldn't wait until they returned to the academy to ask Xiao Wu about it. She had to know right now! Her smile grew wider as she walked over, unable to control her excitement.
Xiao Wu assumed that Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing were coming over to ask about the reward she had received tonight. But when she glanced at their diaries, she saw that the reason for her reward and the details of the reward itself were displayed for them to see!
Xiao Wu's face flushed with embarrassment as she realized why Ning Rongrong was so eager to approach her. The system had made everything public!
How could she face anyone now?
System: Don't worry. You'll all probably become sisters someday, so you'll need to be honest with each other sooner or later. This just sped up the process, hehehe!
As expected, Ning Rongrong's face was slightly flushed, and with a hint of excitement, she asked, "Xiao Wu, you'd better fess up! Did you and Su Ming really do it?"
Zhu Zhuqing, standing beside her, blushed even harder than Ning Rongrong. If Ning Rongrong could be this blunt, how much more embarrassed must Xiao Wu be? At this point, Xiao Wu was practically steaming, with her face completely red!
Seeing that Ning Rongrong wouldn't let it go, and knowing Zhu Zhuqing wouldn't mind listening, Xiao Wu shyly stammered, "Y-Yes… didn't you already suggest it before, Rongrong? While we were with Er Ming, Su Ming and I confirmed our relationship. After gaining the approval of Da Ming and Er Ming at Star Lake, we…"
Ning Rongrong's heart raced. She was dying to ask the next question but found herself blushing from just thinking about it.
Still, curiosity and the desire for gossip outweighed her embarrassment. After all, it was just the three of them in the small cabin.
Since they were now on the outer edge of the forest, Su Ming had built a few small wooden cabins—one for the men and one for the women. It was still the Star Dou Forest, so they made do with what they had.
Ning Rongrong, being at an age where curiosity about such things was normal, braced herself and asked, "Xiao Wu, when you and Su Ming did that, what if something happened? If you're not fully human yet, would it be… a rabbit?"
"Ah!?"
Xiao Wu hadn't expected Ning Rongrong to ask such a private question. How was she supposed to answer that?
Blushing furiously, Xiao Wu stammered, "Rongrong! That's way too embarrassing!"
Ning Rongrong clung to Xiao Wu's hand, acting a bit spoiled as she pleaded, "Come on, Xiao Wu, just tell me! I'm really curious! When Tang San was born, he was a baby, but Ah Yin was already a Soul Sage by then. So what about you?"
Xiao Wu sighed, realizing that she couldn't avoid answering. She whispered, "Honestly, I'm not sure either. But maybe? When I was born, my mom hadn't yet taken human form, so I was born as a Soft Bone Rabbit. My parents were still soul beasts when they had me, but things are different with me and Su Ming…"
"Just as we were about to... you know... Su Ming took out a small item and said using it would prevent... anything from happening," Xiao Wu said, blushing furiously as she covered her face in embarrassment, feeling too shy to face anyone.
As she spoke, Xiao Wu couldn't help but recall the experience, her face flushing even more.
Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, intrigued, exchanged curious glances. What was that small item that could prevent... what?
Su Ming, in that moment, had been grateful for the system's odd rewards over the years. Among the bizarre items it provided, that one had turned out to be useful, especially since Xiao Wu wasn't fully mature yet. An accident would've been disastrous.
That night, the three sisters—Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing—chatted intermittently, with Xiao Wu eventually giving in and sharing more details. After all, since she had already spilled the beans, she thought, once Su Ming inevitably won over Ning Rongrong, it would be her turn to tease!
The next morning, Zao Wuji urged everyone to continue their journey. They couldn't delay any longer, especially with Ma Hongjun's condition. Although Zao Wuji had asked Su Ming to use his fourth soul skill to heal Ma Hongjun the night before and reattach his limbs, Su Ming wasn't a proper healing-type soul master. Besides, there were certain areas his soul skills couldn't restore, and they needed to return to the academy for the dean to take a look.
Ma Hongjun was now partially healed and could move, though the pain in his limbs remained.
Su Ming hadn't wanted to heal the chubby man, especially since his injury was indirectly caused by Xiao Wu. Still, since they were all part of Shrek Academy, and Ma Hongjun had already been taught a lesson, Su Ming didn't want to disrespect Zao Wuji.
However, Su Ming had no intention of fully healing Ma Hongjun. Instead, he had reattached the limbs without properly setting them, leaving a bit of pain behind. After all, he wasn't a dedicated healer—there was no proof he hadn't done his best! He chuckled at the thought.
As they rode Su Ming's Wood Dragon out of the Star Dou Forest, Zao Wuji breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, they were out of that cursed place. The Titan Giant Ape encounter had nearly traumatized him, and he almost thought he was done for. In the future, he swore to drag Flender along on such trips.
Once they were out of the forest, Ma Hongjun said, "Su Ming, why don't you just keep the Wood Dragon going and take us all the way back to the academy? We're already in the countryside, not the city, and my injuries…"
Before he could finish, Xiao Wu cut in, protecting her brother, "Fatty, don't be so selfish! It takes a lot of soul power to maintain the Wood Dragon for such a long time. Sure, it's comfortable for you, but it would drain my brother. He doesn't have endless soul power!"
Ma Hongjun, not backing down, argued, "But Xiao Ao and Ning Rongrong can help restore Su Ming's soul power!"
Xiao Wu was instantly furious, "Fatty, have you already forgotten your pain? Do you need me to help you remember?"
Hearing this, Ma Hongjun immediately deflated and pouted.
Dai Mubai, seeing Fatty's pitiful state, also recognized that traveling on foot might worsen his injury. Moreover, riding on Su Ming's Wood Dragon was incredibly comfortable, and they wouldn't feel fatigued at all.
Given that the academy was located in a rural area and there weren't many towns on the way, riding the Wood Dragon all the way back seemed like a convenient option.
He turned to Su Ming and said, "Su Ming, Fatty's still recovering, and Zao Wuji is in a weakened state from using his Martial Soul True Body. Could you push through a bit longer? If you get tired, Ning Rongrong can assist you with her support ability, or you can eat one of Xiao Ao's sausages. We could also stop for a break if needed."
After speaking, Dai Mubai looked around at the others and asked, "What do you guys think?"
Oscar, Tang San, and Zao Wuji all nodded in agreement.
Ning Rongrong, however, was annoyed, "You guys are being unreasonable! It's just a trip back! I'm a support-type soul master, and even I'm not complaining. Fatty is an attack-type soul master, his limbs are reattached, and we can go slow if necessary. Are you telling me that a strong attack-type soul master can't handle a little walk without breaking?"
Dai Mubai waved his hand dismissively, "Fatty's injuries aren't minor. It's better to be cautious. We want to help Su Ming, but only you and Xiao Ao can assist with soul power recovery."
Su Ming observed the group of men, realizing they had naturally formed an alliance in his absence. It seemed that even with his presence, the Four Bastards were still the Four Bastards—unchangeable. But it didn't matter to Su Ming. He didn't have a good impression of them anyway, especially since they were essentially his rivals. He was here for the women, not the men. The guys were useless to him.
Smirking slightly at Dai Mubai's attempt at moral pressure, Su Ming decided to play along. After all, it was Dai Mubai who had proposed it, so he couldn't complain later.
Su Ming stopped Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong from protesting further, then gave Dai Mubai a sly smile and said, "Since Fatty's in such a state and you're all in agreement, I'd hate to seem like I don't care about my classmates."
Xiao Wu was instantly upset. How could Su Ming agree? This Fatty's injuries were caused by her order to Er Ming, so why should Su Ming suffer to help him?
However, out of respect for her brother's decision, Xiao Wu didn't argue further. Still, she couldn't help but wonder why Su Ming, who usually didn't care about these people, was suddenly willing to help them. It wasn't like him.
Su Ming noticed Xiao Wu's confusion but didn't explain. She would soon understand once she saw how he planned to deal with these guys.
Continuing with a grin, Su Ming said, "Besides relying on Ning Rongrong and Xiao Ao for soul power recovery, you guys can help too. It's just a matter of whether you're willing."
Dai Mubai, not thinking much of it, shrugged, "Of course we're willing. But we're not support-type soul masters, how could we help?"
Su Ming's smile deepened, "Oh, you'll find out soon enough. Just don't regret it later. After all, you all agreed, and going back on your word wouldn't be very manly."
For some reason, Dai Mubai felt a twinge of unease at Su Ming's smile. He had a feeling something was about to happen, but as a strong attack-type soul master, he couldn't imagine how he'd be asked to help recover soul power. He brushed it off as overthinking.
The others didn't pay much attention either. Helping Su Ming didn't seem like a big deal, and riding the Wood Dragon made the journey easy.
Su Ming, shaking his head at their indifference, thought to himself, Am I becoming a bit devious?
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