บท 40: Chapter 40: Xiao Wu: "Er Ming, This is My Husband. You Mustn't Be Rude to Him!"
"I... uh... it's nothing. I just can't fall asleep with you here. Go wait outside the valley... uh..."
Yan Rou's voice was laced with subtle unease, but with Er Ming's brawn-over-brains nature, he didn't pick up on anything unusual.
He quickly replied, "Alright, Aunt Yan. I'll wait outside the valley. If anything happens, just call for me!"
With that, the Titan Giant Ape, Er Ming, lumbered out of the valley, his massive frame disappearing into the distance.
"Phew!"
Yan Rou exhaled deeply, her ample chest rising and falling. That had been close—a situation too awkward to describe.
She cast a dreamy yet accusatory glance at Zhou Yi, the real culprit behind all this, and chided him:
"Are you satisfied now? Can you let Xiao Wu go already?"
Zhou Yi, still close to her, didn't move. He smiled faintly and teased:
"Let her go? Why would I do that?"
"You're going back on your word?"
Yan Rou's misty, doe-like eyes suddenly sharpened. If Zhou Yi dared to renege on his promise after taking advantage of her, she would ensure he regretted it.
"Going back on my word? I didn't even poison Xiao Wu in the first place!"
Zhou Yi rolled his eyes and playfully pinched her, continuing:
"The pill I gave Xiao Wu wasn't poison; it was a supreme-grade elixir!"
"You think I'm gullible?"
Yan Rou was skeptical, refusing to believe a word he said.
Supreme-grade elixir? For Xiao Wu?
Ridiculous.
"Who's the gullible one here?!" Zhou Yi retorted.
"That was a Transformation Pill! After consuming it, a soul beast can perfectly transform into human form while retaining their original strength. It won't even hinder their future cultivation potential!
"Now tell me, does that count as a supreme-grade elixir or not?"
"What? A Transformation Pill? Such a miraculous pill actually exists?"
Yan Rou's eyes widened in shock. In all her years, she had never heard of anything remotely like the Transformation Pill.
If it truly worked as Zhou Yi described, then it was indeed a supreme-grade elixir.
"Wait until Xiao Wu successfully transforms, and you'll see for yourself."
Zhou Yi didn't elaborate further.
After all, actions speak louder than words.
Seeing the confidence in Zhou Yi's expression, Yan Rou began to believe him, though it was still hard to accept.
It felt too unreal.
Like a dream.
After a long pause, Yan Rou broke the silence again:
"If the Transformation Pill is as extraordinary as you claim, why would you give it to Xiao Wu?"
"Because I've fallen for you."
Zhou Yi leaned closer, whispering softly into her ear.
"Men's words are nothing but lies!"
Yan Rou dismissed him, refusing to take his words seriously.
She had never met Zhou Yi before, nor did she believe he'd had any chance to know her in the past.
"Of course, I've fallen for Xiao Wu too," Zhou Yi added.
"You scoundrel—mmph!"
Day turned to night, and night to day.
Outside the valley, Er Ming lay sprawled beneath a massive tree, his large, golden-orange eyes staring eagerly toward the valley, filled with anticipation.
"When Xiao Wu wakes up, she'll definitely be thrilled to see me!"
Er Ming daydreamed, his thoughts running wild.
As the morning sun rose higher, the quiet valley stirred.
Behind a small wooden house, a massive blood-red sphere began to emit cracking sounds, like porcelain shattering.
Piece by piece, fragments fell away, and the entire sphere collapsed with a resounding crash, revealing a curled-up figure within.
Her jade-like skin glowed with a healthy sheen, her waterfall-like hair cascading down her back. Her delicate features and tall, graceful figure were nothing short of enchanting.
"Ahh—!"
Xiao Wu's long lashes fluttered open, her drowsy eyes carrying the comfort of a deep slumber. She stretched, feeling an unprecedented sense of ease and vitality.
However, confusion flickered in her eyes.
Who am I?
Where am I?
Where am I supposed to go?
In a flash, her memories returned. Xiao Wu looked down at herself.
"Ah!"
A delighted exclamation escaped her lips as she realized—she had truly transformed into human form.
And her strength remained intact!
Zhou Yi hadn't lied to her.
The Transformation Pill was utterly miraculous.
Yet, noticing she was unclothed, Xiao Wu's face flushed bright red. She quickly scanned her surroundings and realized she was behind her own home.
"Mom! I've turned into a human!"
"Mom! I've turned into a human!"
Xiao Wu dashed into Yan Rou's room like a gust of wind.
"Not good!"
"Xiao Wu is awake!"
Yan Rou, who had fallen into an exhausted sleep, was jolted awake by Xiao Wu's excited cries. Her face turned pale as fear gripped her—her worst nightmare was coming true.
"Don't come in!"
Just as Yan Rou spoke, Xiao Wu burst through the door.
Fortunately, Yan Rou reacted quickly.
She grabbed Zhou Yi, who had been lying on top of her, and shoved him under the blanket.
"Mom, look! I've turned into a human!"
Xiao Wu, oblivious to Yan Rou's flustered state, was brimming with excitement, eager to share the joy of her transformation into human form while retaining her strength.
"I see that. Look at yourself—what kind of behavior is this? Go back to your room and put some clothes on before coming back!" Yan Rou scolded, glaring at Xiao Wu.
"Oh!"
Caught off guard, Xiao Wu felt a bit dejected but quickly dashed back to her room to find something to wear.
The problem was, she had never taken human form before and had no suitable clothing.
Helpless, Xiao Wu returned to Yan Rou for help.
Fortunately, during this brief interval, Zhou Yi had already slipped away under Yan Rou's stern gaze.
"Mom, I don't have any clothes!"
Xiao Wu entered wrapped in a piece of cloth. She glanced around Yan Rou's disheveled room and asked in confusion, "Mom, why is your room such a mess?"
Sniffing the air, she frowned. "And why does it smell so weird?"
Yan Rou was both embarrassed and furious, silently cursing Zhou Yi hundreds of times over.
"Take this outfit and change into it before you come back out!"
Yan Rou threw a set of clothes at Xiao Wu and shooed her away.
"Oh!"
Xiao Wu took the clothes but couldn't shake the feeling that her mother was acting strangely.
She wasn't even curious about her transformation into a human? Something was definitely off!
After Xiao Wu left, Yan Rou sprang into action with the swiftness her rabbit martial soul was known for, cleaning and tidying the entire room—and herself—in record time.
"Good morning, Rou!"
Zhou Yi leaped in through the window, adjusting his belt with a smug grin. "Had a good sleep?"
"Good morning, my foot!"
Yan Rou wanted nothing more than to beat the scoundrel to a pulp.
But she knew she might not be his match.
After all, she had experienced Zhou Yi's formidable strength firsthand the previous night.
Terrifying!
"Mom!"
This time, Xiao Wu returned dressed properly. The moment she entered, her bright eyes landed on Zhou Yi, widening in surprise.
"Oh! Big Brother, you're here too!"
Xiao Wu immediately perked up, her earlier frustration forgotten as she ran over to Zhou Yi, grabbing his arm.
"Big Brother, do you think I look good like this?"
Zhou Yi took his time, carefully observing Xiao Wu from head to toe. Her long hair cascaded like a waterfall down to her knees, complementing her delicate and radiant features. Her lively eyes sparkled with intelligence, and her graceful figure carried an indescribable charm.
There was no denying it—this little rabbit was stunning in her human form.
"Beautiful, breathtakingly so."
Zhou Yi didn't hold back his praise. After all, saying nice things didn't cost a dime.
"Really?"
Xiao Wu's face lit up with joy, her shyness giving way to excitement. She hugged Zhou Yi's neck and planted a kiss on his cheek. "Thank you!"
"Let me formally introduce myself. My name is Xiao Wu, the 'Wu' for 'dance.'"
"And I'm Zhou Yi, the 'Yi' for 'easy.'"
As they spoke, Zhou Yi naturally placed his arm around Xiao Wu's slender waist.
After all, she had already promised to be his wife.
Yan Rou: "..."
Do you two think I'm invisible?!
"Roar!"
Just then, a deafening roar erupted as the Titan Giant Ape, Er Ming, entered the valley.
The massive beast's gaze immediately locked onto Xiao Wu.
It didn't understand why Xiao Wu had suddenly transformed into a human—or why her human form was so flawless—but one thing was certain: Xiao Wu was his!
"Bastard! Let go of Xiao Wu!"
Er Ming roared in fury, pounding his chest with fists the size of boulders, creating a thunderous drumbeat. His glowing yellow eyes glared at Zhou Yi with unrestrained hostility.
The wooden cabin was far too small for the Titan Giant Ape to enter without destroying it. Otherwise, Er Ming would have stormed in to crush Zhou Yi's head by now.
"Er Ming, what are you doing?"
Xiao Wu glanced at the enraged Titan Giant Ape and then, holding Zhou Yi's hand, stepped outside.
"Brother Yi, this is Er Ming, the Titan Giant Ape. Don't worry about him; even though he looks scary, he's actually very kind and won't hurt you!"
Er Ming: "..."
A million points of emotional damage!
"Er Ming, this is Zhou Yi. He'll be my husband from now on!"
Xiao Wu turned to Er Ming with a radiant smile.
"So from now on, you're not allowed to be mean to him, okay?"
Boom.
Er Ming's mind exploded as if struck by a bolt of lightning on a clear day. His thoughts went blank, and only Xiao Wu's words echoed repeatedly in his head, each repetition cutting into his heart like a blade:
"He'll be my husband from now on. You're not allowed to be mean to him."
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