Capítulo 145: Chapter 144: Stray Cat
Balak Kingdom is adjacent to the Fasno Province and is one of the four major kingdoms under the Tian Dou Empire.
Bordering directly to the south is the Star Luo Empire, making it the gateway to the empire, hence possessing strong military forces.
The city of Suotuo within its borders is the most important city after the kingdom's capital, Balak City.
Even the Martial Soul Hall has established the third-level Martial Soul Main Hall here, often referred to as the Balak granary!
By noon, under the scorching sun, pedestrians near the west gate of Suotuo City continued to flow.
A two-wheeled carriage was slowly approaching the city gate.
Pulling the cart was a young man with black hair and black clothes, standing at a height of over 1.7 meters, with twenty-four gems encircling his waist.
At this moment, he had a broad band hanging over his shoulders, hands pulling the cart arms, steadily pulling a two-wheeled board cart forward.
With a determined expression, despite the scorching sun causing him to sweat, his steps remained steady and silent.
On the two-wheeled cart behind him sat a young girl holding a lotus leaf to shield herself from the intense sun in the sky.
A pair of pink rabbit ears swayed gently above her head, her delicate and pretty face expressionless as she gazed at the pink ring on her ring finger, occasionally raising her eyebrows as if contemplating something.
"Xiao Wu! Suotuo City is just ahead," came Tang San's urgent voice from the front, causing Xiao Wu to snap back to reality, looking ahead.
Suotuo City was indeed large, but she couldn't muster any interest.
With crimson eyes, she watched Tang San's back and couldn't help but sneer.
This guy actually wants to carry her?
Hehe, on such a hot day, sitting in a carriage is much more comfortable than being carried by him!
Entering the city, carts were not allowed to move inside, but Xiao Wu didn't pay much attention, gracefully jumping off the cart.
Wrapped in her pink clothes, showcasing her well-developed figure, with a slender and symmetrical waist, her beautiful legs stretched out, making her look very tall.
Compared to Tang San standing next to her, he was half a head shorter, making him appear ordinary and plain next to her.
"You've worked hard!" Xiao Wu's voice was indifferent, showing neither joy nor sorrow. Although she was speaking to Tang San, she didn't even look at him, scanning the surroundings on her own.
"Not hard at all. We're classmates and friends. This is what I should do! Besides, I originally proposed this myself," Tang San quickly wiped the sweat from his forehead, waving his hand, never taking his eyes off her.
In truth, he should be grateful that Xiao Wu was willing to decline invitations from other intermediate academies and accompany him to Suotuo City.
"Xiao Wu, shall we find a place to stay first?"
"Whatever."
"Well, let's look for one together."
This was Xiao Wu and Tang San's way of getting along. Although Xiao Wu didn't want to talk to him much, she wouldn't be too cold for the sake of her safety.
However, Tang San often had various subtle thoughts.
Unfortunately, Xiao Wu wasn't falling for it. Apart from sparring with him when she was in a bad mood, she rarely paid attention to him in the past few years.
As the two walked, Tang San's eyes were quickly drawn to a three-story red building.
Even though he felt it might be a bit expensive, with his career in forging and the subsidy from the Martial Soul Hall, he had some savings.
"Xiao Wu, how about we go there and inquire?"
"Sure."
While Xiao Wu and Tang San were looking for accommodation, Zhu Zhuqing had already arrived in Suotuo City early. She had found a place to stay as she intended to go out and see if she could encounter her protected person.
Coincidentally, she encountered a stranger on the street.
At this moment, she was coldly following behind a man with blond hair and heterochromia, looking at him surrounded by two women, her mouth showing a mocking smile.
The direction of their group's movement happened to be towards the rose-like building - the Rose Hotel.
On the other side, as soon as Xiao Wu and Tang San entered the Rose Hotel, Xiao Wu wrinkled her brows.
The atmosphere inside, especially the seemingly ambiguous gaze of the receptionist, made her very uncomfortable.
"Hello! We want to book two rooms," Tang San said to the receptionist.
"I'm sorry, sir. We only have one room left!" The receptionist stood up and looked at Tang San with envy in his eyes.
"One room?" Xiao Wu frowned, feeling even more uneasy.
"Yes, but rest assured, our hotel rooms are well-equipped, spacious enough for the two of you!" The receptionist spoke, occasionally casting a look at Tang San with an expression that could only be understood and not spoken.
Whether the pure-hearted Tang San could comprehend it remained to be seen.
Turning to Xiao Wu, Tang San wanted to ask for her opinion.
Seeing this, Xiao Wu's eyes turned cold. Was there a need to ask for her opinion on such matters?
It was truly wishful thinking!
"Stay in your own room!" Xiao Wu said, then turned and left.
"Xiao Wu!" Tang San was about to catch up, but at the door, there was a hint of laughter and a frivolous voice.
"Hehe, it seems I'm quite lucky. I actually encountered such high-quality resources (it slang for escort), little girl."
" Who are you! Get away from Xiao Wu!" Tang San rushed forward, his eyes instantly turned violent. At the door, a man and two women stood, blocking Xiao Wu's way.
The two women on the sides were unexpectedly twins, looking about seventeen or eighteen years old, slightly taller than Xiao Wu, heavily made up, with good figures but vulgar in style.
The man being embraced by them looked young, about fifteen or sixteen years old, dressed in platinum armor, with straight golden hair flowing down to his waist.
What was strange was that his eyes were two different colors.
One red and one blue, quite extraordinary.
"Good dog doesn't block the way, get lost! Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude!" Xiao Wu frowned, her voice cold, shouting once again, and her disdain for the other party was evident.
"Hahaha." Xiao Wu's voice had just stopped, and laughter erupted.
"Sister, did you hear that? This little girl dares to be rude to Young Master Dai. Let's see how she plans to be rude! Young Master Dai, haha!"
The twin sisters seemed to have heard a joke, giggling incessantly, swaying their bodies to tease Dai Mu Bai, with flirtatious looks in their eyes.
Dai Mu Bai's voice also turned cold, his temper not being very good.
"To actually insult me, you might not get through this road. Presumably, you're also a Soul Master. Let's have a good fight. If you win, I'll immediately let you go. If you lose, hehe!"
Looking at Xiao Wu, a sinister light flashed in his eyes. What would happen if she lost was self-evident?
The twin sisters beside him giggled at him and released his arm, stepping aside.
"Come on! I'm not afraid of you!"
After being the big sister in Nuoding Academy for several years, she couldn't stand this kind of arrogance.
Just as she was about to make a move, Tang San had already stood in front of her, his eyes somewhat dangerous.
"Xiao Wu, let me handle this!"
"Get lost! I can handle it myself."
"Hehe. So you two are together. No need to fight; you can come together. I can handle it!"
Dai Mubai waved at them with a disdainful look, not caring much.
" Master Dai, how about we forget it? My little shop can't withstand a few of you causing trouble. Harmony is precious, you know!"
At this moment, the manager of the shop finally walked over, his face showing anxiety.
"Don't waste words. Any losses will be on me!"
"White Tiger Possession!"
Dai Mubai pushed away the manager next to him, and two yellow and one purple soul rings appeared on his body.
A burst of milky white light flashed across his bones, making cracking sounds. His muscles swelled, stretching his clothes, and the contours of each muscle became clear.
Claws emerged from his hands, his hair became black and white, and a '王' character appeared on his forehead.
"Dai Mubai, martial soul White Tiger, level 37 War Spirit Expert!"
"Xiao Wu, step back. I got this!"
Tang San didn't hesitate at all, immediately following up. His palms flattened, and two yellow soul rings rose from under his feet.
A deep blue Blue Silver Grass appeared in his palm, and several Blue Silver Grass vines, like aquatic plants, swayed continuously around him.
"Tang San, martial soul Blue Silver Grass, level 29 Battle Spirit Master!!"
Seeing the purple soul ring on Dai Mubai's body, Xiao Wu frowned, slowly stepping back a few steps behind him, coldly watching without speaking.
"Haha. I didn't expect Blue Silver Grass, such a useless martial soul, to be cultivated to this level!"
Dai Mubai was originally surprised at Tang San's cultivation at such a young age, but when he saw the useless grass in his hands, he burst into laughter.
"There are no useless martial souls, only useless soul masters!"
Tang San's face was stern, and he spoke the truth he had always believed in, quoting Yu Xiaogang's words.
"Good, good, good! What an excellent martial soul with no waste!"
This somewhat chuuni and passionate statement made Dai Mubai's eyes light up.
"Let me see what wonders your Blue Silver Grass has!"
With these words, Dai Mubai crossed his hands together and swung fiercely. A strong wind swept towards Tang San, followed by a rapid and fierce movement. Dozens of claws extended towards Tang San.
Tang San stood still, and the Blue Silver Grass around him kept swaying, resolving the strong wind into nothingness.
As the claws swiped, Dai Mubai originally thought he could easily break those weeds. However, his claws unexpectedly got stuck in the middle of the arm-thick Blue Silver Grass.
Mysterious Jade's Hand! Radiant light flowed in Tang San's hands, turning his palm into a fist, striking towards Dai Mubai's chest.
"Hmph!" Dai Mubai snorted, retracting his claws and meeting Tang San's fist.
Bang! After several punches, Tang San kept retreating, white marks appearing on his hands, his blood boiling in his body, and his eyes focused on Dai Mubai.
"Haha. Good kid, your hands are quite tough! Come again!"
Dai Mubai smiled, raising his claws to collide with him again.
However, a lot of blue silver grass suddenly appeared under his feet, sweeping towards him, with some patterns of snake-like soul beasts on it.
"The first soul skill, entanglement!"
Not far in front of him, the first soul ring under Tang San's feet flashed and he had already started to activate the soul skill.
"The first soul skill, White Tiger Shield Body Barrier!"
Dai Mubai also shouted loudly, the soul ring under his feet flashed, and a white shield appeared on his body. No blue silver grass around him could get close to him.
"The second soul skill, White Tiger Intense Light Wave!"
"Roar!"
Vaguely, a few people around him seemed to hear a tiger's roar. Dai Mubai's chest began to expand, and a milky-white beam of light suddenly came out of his mouth, hitting Tang San's body directly.
All the surrounding blue silver grass was shattered, leaving a slight smell of grass.
"So fast!" Tang San's eyes condensed, and he immediately reacted, a purple light appearing in his eyes.
Purple Demon Eyes! Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track!
The steps under his feet became weird, and even afterimages appeared, but the space here was narrow, and he could barely avoid it.
Bang!
There was an explosion, a hole appeared on the pink wall, and large cracks appeared around it.
"Second soul skill, Parasite!"
Dai Mubai laughed and prepared to attack again. However, Tang San took advantage of the spores scattered on him when the Blue Silver Grass broke to use his second soul skill.
Dozens of Blue Silver Grass vines grew from Dai Mubai, with thorns on them, tearing his clothes and scratching his skin, attempting to envelop him.
"Huh? Poisonous!" Dai Mubai's face changed. His body was somewhat numb, and he felt a bit weak.
Clatter! Footsteps approached, and Tang San got closer. A strong wind was felt on Dai Mubai's face.
When the two were about to touch, a burst of purple light flashed.
"Third Soul Skill, White Tiger Vajra Transformation! Roar!"
Boom!
"Cough, cough." Tang San was pushed back by his sudden burst of power, his chest feeling heavy. If it weren't for his protective Mysterious Heaven cultivation art, he would have suffered serious injuries.
At this moment, Dai Mubai's body expanded further, his clothes bursting open, and black and white stripes appeared on his skin, almost like fur, turning him into a true tiger!
The tiger's paws, formed by his hands, stretched again, and sharp claws glittered.
The Blue Silver Grass that bound him was instantly destroyed.
"Tang San, right? Your Blue Silver Grass is indeed good. It forced me to use my third soul skill. However, it ends here. Your Blue Silver Grass is useless against me in this state, and the toxins it contains are ineffective!"
Dai Mubai looked at Tang San with a different gaze now, no longer underestimating him but rather showing a sense of interest.
Being able to cultivate Blue Silver Grass to such an extent, he fit the identity of a monster!
"Let me see how long you can hold on!"
Dai Mubai's eyes stared intensely at Tang San, without much talk.
His third soul skill could double his resistance against abnormal states, as well as enhance his attack, defense, and strength, lasting for half an hour.
Crack! The floor underfoot cracked, and Tang San felt like he was being targeted by a fierce tiger, the air becoming turbulent.
"First Soul Skill, Entangle!"
Clash!
His Blue Silver Grass couldn't hinder Dai Mubai's advance at all, and when Dai Mubai raised his fists, Tang San could only deal with it hastily.
After several collisions, the elegant hotel's walls became pockmarked, with cracks all over the floor.
"Cough, cough."
Tang San coughed while covering his chest, half kneeling on the ground, blood seeping from the corner of his mouth.
"Really useless!" At this moment, Xiao Wu, who had been watching, walked slowly towards them.
Originally thought it would be a situation where both sides suffered, but unexpectedly, this guy Tang San turned out to be so useless!
If this continued, wouldn't she be mocked for nothing? She was not some worthless resource!
"Xiao Wu, wait a moment, I can still fight!" Seeing this, Tang San immediately struggled to get up.
"You sick cat, if you have the guts, come and play with your little sister!"
With a calm glance at Tang San, Xiao Wu ignored him and instead beckoned to Dai Mubai not far away.
"Hehe. I originally wanted to spare you because of Tang San, but I didn't expect you to dare insult me! Don't blame me for being ruthless!"
Dai Mubai didn't care if it was a man or a woman; if they offended him, he would fight without hesitation!
"Then let's give it a try!"
Xiao Wu's two small hands reached behind her, and two yellow and one purple soul rings rose under her feet.
The rabbit on her head swayed gently, a soft, snowy white tail appeared at her lower back, her figure became slenderer, and her lines softened.
"How is this possible! How old are you, and you're already a Spirit Expert!"
Dai Mubai's astonished voice echoed. He thought Tang San was the leader of the two, but unexpectedly, this girl turned out to be a Spirit Expert!
"Hmph! You sick cat, do you still want to fight? If you don't, apologize obediently to your little sister!"
"You little girl, don't be too arrogant. Don't think I'm afraid of you; it's just that I've recently entered Spirit Expert level! Come on!"
Dai Mubai did have some intention to retreat. Earlier, he had consumed a lot of soul power, and now facing another Spirit Expert, he might be at a disadvantage.
With a darkened face, he had no choice but to speed up and resolve the situation!
"Second Soul Skill, White Tiger Intense Light Wave!"
Dai Mubai's movements were extremely fast. Before others could react, a milky white light beam was already rushing towards Xiao Wu.
To lose to a girl, he doesn't have the face for that!
"No! Xiao Wu!"
Tang San, who was still immersed in the joy of Xiao Wu standing up for him, suddenly realized that Dai Mubai's sudden attack was approaching Xiao Wu's face.
His eyes flashed purple, staring at the two intently. His hands had quietly reached for the Twenty-Four Moonlit Bridges at his waist.
Anyone who dared to harm Xiao Wu has to die!
Boom! Another pit appeared on the hotel wall.
"What's going on!? Where's the person!"
Dai Mubai's eyes widened in surprise, and he was astonished that his attack had approached Xiao Wu's face.
"Xiao Wu!" Seeing Xiao Wu suddenly disappear within the range of the Purple Demon Eyes, Tang San panicked. The Crossbow of Thousand Judgment had already appeared in his hands.
Swish!
Fortunately, Xiao Wu had only disappeared for a moment, and when she reappeared, she was already in the air, one leg sweeping towards Dai Mubai.
"So fast!" Dai Mubai's eyes showed a trace of distraction, only to see the purple soul ring on Xiao Wu's body dimming.
What Xiao Wu just used was her third soul skill – Teleportation!
Boom!
"Uh," her leg swept across, kicking Dai Mubai's left face. A bit of blood appeared at the corner of his mouth, and his body staggered as if he was about to fall.
"First Soul Skill, Waist Bow!"
With Xiao Wu's voice, her two feet clamped together, and the soles of her two shoes sandwiched Dai Mubai's head in the middle. With her hands supporting the ground, she used force from her waist, sending Dai Mubai flying high.
'Not good!' Feeling the weightlessness, Dai Mubai had no place to exert force. He had no choice but to grit his teeth and activate the first soul skill.
First Soul Skill, White Tiger Body protective barrier!
Boom! Dai Mubai fell heavily to the ground, creating a muffled sound and leaving several cracks on the ground.
Even with the protection of the white shield, his internal organs still suffered from the shock, making it difficult for him to breathe.
Seeing that Xiao Wu even wanted to step on his face, Dai Mubai's face turned red. he immediately rolled away and at the same time, he did not forget to wave the sharp claws on her feets.
Uh-huh!
The purple soul ring on Xiao Wu's body flashed again, and when it reappeared, it had returned to its original position.
"Is this Xiao Wu's third soul skill? It's so amazing."
Tang San looked surprised at the side. Xiao Wu also just broke through to the soul expert level on the eve of graduation, so he didn't know Xiao Wu's third soul skill. What is it?
"Haha. The two shoe prints on your face are really suitable for the occasion, little cat!"
Xiao Wu put one hand on her hip and looked at Dai Mubai teasingly who had just stood up and glared at him.
"This time, I, Dai Mubai, admit defeat!"
Dai Mubai's eyes were violent and his fists were clenched, at this time, the enemy was outnumbering him, the enemy was strong and he was weak, so he had no choice but to admit defeat.
The possession of the martial spirit on his body was slowly lifted.
"Haha. Now I'm more like a stray cat! Now that you've given up, apologize to me quickly!"
"You!" Dai Mubai's face turned red as he glanced at Xiao Wu bitterly.
At this time, he was in ragged clothes, with some bruises on his face, and two shoe marks, and he did look a little funny.
"Sorry!" Dai Mubai threw out an apology with a cold tone, then directly walked towards the exit.
"Master Dai, Master Dai," the manager who was watching on the side saw him leaving and quickly caught up. He couldn't afford to lose him.
"Get lost!" Dai Mubai threw a bag of gold soul coins, pushing away the approaching twin sisters.
"Hmph! Don't get too proud. You must be here to sign up for Shrek Academy. We'll meet again!"
Walking to the door, he didn't forget to turn around, leaving behind harsh words before leaving.
Passing by the entrance, a figure brushed past him. Feeling something, he turned back, only to see a black silhouette.
Frowning, he knew he couldn't stay in this state and suppressed the agitation in his heart, quickly leaving.
"Hmph! I'm not afraid of you!"
Xiao Wu snorted coldly and also released the Martial Soul Fusion.
Tang San looked in the direction Dai Mubai left, not expecting him to be a Shrek Academy student.
At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing had already walked up to her. She was carefully examining Xiao Wu, comparing her with herself.
"Xiao Wu, are you okay?"
Facing Tang San's concerned words, Xiao Wu ignored him and instead looked puzzled at the 'big girl' who suddenly appeared in front of her, asking curiously.
"Who are you?"
Tang San, who had just seen the leather-clad girl standing in front of them, didn't put away the Thousand Judgment Crossbow. His eyes showed a dangerous look.
"Xiao Wu?" The voice was ethereal, as melodious as a gentle stream.
"Do you know me?" Xiao Wu frowned, looking at her in confusion. She was sure she hadn't seen her before.
Confirming Xiao Wu's identity, Zhu Zhuqing didn't speak. She slowly came to Xiao Wu's right side from behind.
Then, Zhu Zhuqing's lips slightly opened. Although her cold voice was not loud, it was enough for Xiao Wu and Tang San to hear clearly.
"From now on, I will protect you every step of the way!"
"Huh?!" Turning around to look at her, Xiao Wu's eyes were even more strange, completely puzzled about what was going on.
"Who are you?" Tang San hadn't put away the Zhuge Crossbow, showing a dangerous look.
Zhu Zhuqing frowned and looked at Tang San on the side, casting a deep disappointed glance at Xiao Wu.
Seeing Xiao Wu more confused, Zhu Zhuqing's next words made her pupils tremble suddenly.
"This is a love hotel. Aren't you afraid of hurting his feelings?"
Zhu Zhuqing's voice echoed, colder than before. Xiao Wu's body trembled at the mention of 'him,' her breathing becoming a bit rapid. She wanted to ask something, but for a moment, she didn't know how to speak.
"You're talking nonsense, Xiao Wu!"
Snap!
Hearing Tang San's voice, Xiao Wu immediately raised her hand, but immediately put it down. She didn't want to dirty her hands!
Immediately after, she swung her body, and the scorpion braid behind her left a blood mark on his face, causing him to scream.
"Xiao Wu."
After the crisp sound, Tang San covered his face, looking at Xiao Wu in confusion. He only uttered two words, and his face felt a burst of intense pain.
"Tang San, you clearly knew this is a couple's hotel. Why did you bring me in? You really disgust me!"
"Xiao Wu, I... I didn't know!" Tang San covered his face, his eyes showing some panic.
"You know me. I've never left the academy much. How could I know a place like this?"
He was just a recently graduated twelve-year-old, pure and innocent child!
(End of this chapter)
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