With the protection of several Soul Sages and Soul Emperors, the carriage quickly arrived at Heaven Dou City.
The members of the Shrek Academy and Yu Xiaogang were all arranged in a residence on the outskirts of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect's grounds.
And Tang San was directly arranged to enter the inner sect, to live with the orthodox disciples of the sect. After sending Tang San to his new residence, the Soul Sage left directly, leaving only a weak maidservant with the cultivation of a soul master.
Tang San frowned as he looked at the white expanse before the maidservant's eyes and waved his hand. "Don't keep following me. Go and attend to your own business."
The maidservant was somewhat flustered. "Young Master Tang, have I done something to displease you? I can change. The sect has arranged for me to be here. If something happens to you and I am not there in time, I will be punished. I can do anything, including..."
Tang San frowned. "Do you have a weakness?"
"My father is a gambler and owes the sect a lot of money. My mother is an alcoholic and never asks about family affairs. My younger sister is sick and lacks money for medicine. The entire family's livelihood depends on me alone. The opportunity to serve Young Master Tang this time was out of the kindness of an elder in the clan, who took pity on me, sob sob—"
Tang San opened his mouth, only feeling that the girl crying a storm of pear blossoms before him was a bit more miserable than himself. A gambling dad, an alcoholic mom, a sick sister, and a broken her. Tsk, this Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect can still have such things? The Tang Sect and the Clear Sky Sect are not like this!
"Alright, alright. You can stay here at ease. As for special services, that won't be necessary. What's your name?"
The girl was trembling from crying, tears covering her cheeks. She answered with a sob, "My... my name is Xiao Wu. Young Master Tang, I... I will do my best to do everything well. I beg you not to send me away."
"You... what did you say your name was!?"
Tang San's eyes widened, looking at her with disbelieving anger.
Xiao Wu shrank her neck, very frightened, her voice as soft as a mosquito's hum.
"Xiao... Xiao Wu, the number five."
Xiao Wu... San... Wu... (Little Five... Three... Five)
Tang San let out a long sigh, his face full of melancholy. "Change your name. You can't be called Xiao Wu." He glanced at the green dress on Xiao Wu. "Let's call you Xiao Lü."
"Yes, Young Master Tang."
A trace of cunning flashed in the depths of Xiao Lü's eyes. She spoke weakly, "Young Master Tang, since the meeting with the clan master is arranged for tomorrow, why don't we go for a walk today to clear our minds? And also to familiarize ourselves with the situation in our clan. After all, we will be living here for a long time."
Tang San pondered for a moment and then nodded. It wouldn't be bad to familiarize himself with the environment of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect. Who knows, he might use it later? He could also inquire about the situation in Heaven Dou City along the way.
"Alright. You lead me on a tour."
"Yes, Young Master Tang!" Xiao Lü lowered her brow, so that Tang San couldn't see the expression in her eyes. A sharp light flashed in them.
Xiao Lü led Tang San for a stroll within the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, providing a detailed introduction to the various buildings and features of the sect along the way. She pointed to a majestic hall in the distance and said, "That is our sect's discussion hall. All major decisions are discussed there. And the tower next to it is our sect's library, which houses the cultivation insights of many precious soul skills."
Tang San listened and nodded, silently committing this information to memory. To understand a sect, one must start with its core buildings.
Next, Xiao Lü brought Tang San to the back mountain of the sect. This was a dense forest, and from time to time, the roars of soul beasts could be heard. Xiao Lü explained, "This is our sect's training ground. The disciples will all conduct practical combat training here to improve their own strength."
They even raise low-level soul beasts for cultivation? Tang San silently nodded. Hmm? His brow raised. Then wouldn't it be wonderful to come here and absorb flesh and blood in the future? After killing them, just bury them directly, and no one will find out.
The two continued to walk. As they passed a commercial street, a sudden commotion attracted Tang San's attention.
Tang San frowned. The number of people watching the fun in front and behind was increasing. Looking at this situation, it seemed that walking forward would be faster to leave? I'm really fed up with these people. What does other people's quarrels have to do with you?!
He and Xiao Lü, in the bustling crowd, gradually approached the scene of the incident.
When he saw the main character who had caused the commotion clearly, his pupils suddenly shrank. His heart was filled with shock, and he almost cried out.
Xiao Wu? How can she be here!!!
Tang San's mouth was wide open. His heart was pounding from excitement, and he tightly clenched his sweaty palms.
No, that's not right. Xiao Wu isn't that delicate. But, she really looks so similar!!! Tang San shouted loudly in his heart.
Yu Ruyan, who was already in position, began her performance.
She continuously wiped away the unstoppable tears with one hand, while tightly pulling the heartless person before her with the other, her whole body about to fall to the ground. "You... how can you be like this! Didn't we agree to face the difficulties together, to work hard in cultivation together, to pursue a higher realm together?"
"Now you want to abandon me and be with another woman! Are you worthy of me? Are you worthy of the oath between us? Sob sob sob—" Yu Ruyan's voice carried a crying tone, her tone full of grief, indignation, and despair.
Tang San was stunned. The scene before him was too sudden. He had never expected to encounter such a dramatic scene under such circumstances. More importantly...
This woman named Yu Ruyan had a startling resemblance to Xiao Wu. Both her appearance and her voice stirred an indescribable emotion in his heart.
The slender and tall Ji Boda looked at her coldly. "I have never liked you. Let go!"
Yu Ruyan's hoarse, crying voice sounded again. She desperately shook her head. "No, I won't let go! Have you forgotten that in these few years, I have been providing you with cultivation resources, always caring for you, always accompanying you by your side, helping you through every difficulty? Boda, how can you be so heartless, to leave just like that, leaving me alone here!" Yu Ruyan wept until she couldn't speak, her tears like pearls from a broken string, continuously sliding down.
Tang San watched from the side, his heart filled with mixed feelings.
Ji Boda forcefully shook her hand away. The force was so great that it directly threw Yu Ruyan to the ground. Her fair, tender skin was scraped in several places, and blood flowed freely. Her crying became even louder.
"Heh, have I ever said I liked you? Never!"
"Have I ever given you an answer? Never!
Accepting your gifts and resources doesn't mean I accepted your feelings!" He looked at the surrounding melon-eating crowd and said loudly, "What are you all looking at? My girlfriend is a Heaven Dou noble! Do you want to be given a hard time?!"
What a terrifying inequality!
Hooray—the crowd scattered and fled.
A large group of people instantly became just a few. Tang San and Xiao Lü were among them. At this time, Tang San's eyes were already shooting fire. Even if it wasn't Xiao Wu, watching her, who looked ninety-nine percent similar, being bullied, anger would also rise in his heart.
Ji Boda stepped on Yu Ruyan's hand, forcefully grinding it a few times, and sneered, "What's more, I've never even touched your body. Don't you understand at all? I'd feel dirty touching you! What kind of appearance dares to compare with my Liu Xinru?!"
Yu Ruyan's painful cries became even more shrill. She curled up on the ground, her hands tightly protecting her stepped-on hand, her eyes full of disbelief and despair.
Tang San watched from the side, his anger burning. He had never seen someone who bullied the weak so much. Even if this woman was not Xiao Wu, he could not tolerate such behavior. His feet moved.
Xiao Lü spoke at the right time, pulling on Tang San's sleeve. "Young Master Tang, let's help her. She is even more pitiful than me, sob sob—"
"Stop!" Tang San finally couldn't help but roar angrily. He took a few steps forward and kicked Ji Boda away from Yu Ruyan's side. "As a soul master, you actually treat a weak woman like this! You are not worthy of possessing such power!"
The 15-level "weak woman" Yu Ruyan timely fainted from heartbreak.
Ji Boda stabilized his figure, sneered coldly, and glanced at Tang San. "Hmph, where did this kid come from, daring to meddle in my business? Do you know who my girlfriend is?"
Tang San looked at him coldly. "I don't care who you are. Today you must pay the price for your actions!"
Ji Boda's eyes condensed. He sensed the extraordinary aura emanating from Tang San's body, but he was not afraid. "Pay the price? On what basis? She voluntarily gave me resources, voluntarily followed me around. I never promised her anything, what's more, I never even touched her body!"
Tang San struck out fiercely. With one move, it was several strengthened Blue Silver Grasses. The Blue Silver Grass was as swift and fierce as a spirit snake, instantly entangling Ji Boda tightly, making him unable to move. Tang San's gaze was cold.
"Regardless of whether she was willing or not, you should not have trampled on her dignity and feelings like this. Today, I will make you understand that the power of a soul master is for protecting, not for bullying the weak!"
"You... you dare..." Ji Boda's words became intermittent due to anger and fear.
Tang San ignored his struggle and instead turned to look at the already fainted Yu Ruyan. He looked at the familiar-beyond-familiar face, sighed lightly, and reached out to pick up Yu Ruyan in a princess carry.
For a moment, Tang San was in a daze. Similar, so similar. This crying, broken face is even more similar to the Xiao Wu in my memory. Thinking that in this life he had never even touched Xiao Wu's body, he couldn't help but tighten his holding arms a little.
Even her emotional encounter was so similar to his in this life. An infinite love and pity surged in Tang San's heart.
Tang San's palm clenched. The Blue Silver Grass crushed Ji Boda's lower body, then broke his four limbs, before throwing him on the ground. Ji Boda could no longer even make a sound.
Before completely fainting, Ji Boda, his face to the ground, the corners of his mouth hooked up. Exchanging my two balls for my family's prosperity and wealth... worth it.
TLNote: Broo
"Ah! He's killing people! He's killing people!"
The surroundings were in a mess. Tang San, holding Yu Ruyan, and the flustered Xiao Lü ran towards his own residence. The Soul Sage expert suddenly appeared in front of Tang San, blocking his path.
"You've caused trouble, you know that?!" he roared.
Tang San glanced at the mournful beauty in his arms and said faintly, "You arrived so quickly. You were following all along. Why didn't you stop it? If you can't give me an explanation, I don't mind leaving."
The Soul Sage let out a long sigh at the sky, his face full of conflict for a long time. "You go back. I will report to the clan master. Just this once, I will clean up the mess for you."
Tang San nodded and then left.
Yu Ruyan slowly opened her eyes. Seeing that she was being carried by Tang San, she couldn't help but panic, her cheeks flushing red. "You... who are you! Men and women should not touch! Let me down quickly! Where's Boda? Where's Boda!"
Tang San once again hugged her tightly as she struggled. "He treated you like that, and you're still thinking of him?"
"I... he is my only friend. Without him, how can I live? Sob sob sob—"
Tang San let out a long, quiet sigh. "If you are willing, I will be your friend. Recognize Ji Boda for who he is."
Yu Ruyan did not speak. The discipline of an actress forced her to faint once again. She knew that agreeing too quickly was not a good thing.
Tang San stroked Yu Ruyan's cheek. This was the first time he had wanted to protect a woman besides Xiao Wu. How can they be so similar?