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Chapter 84
Chapter 84: Hitching a Ride
Xiao Wu was most skilled in grappling and throwing techniques, a powerful strong-attack type Soul Master. Once a soul master of the same realm was latched onto by her, few could escape. What's more, these four burly men were an entire major realm lower than her.
Three soul rings shone around Xiao Wu's body—two yellow and one purple. She had already advanced to the rank of Soul Elder. Although she hadn't cultivated much over the years, her cultivation level still shot up rapidly just by staying at Aotian's side. During the two-month vacation, she had successfully broken through to the Soul Elder realm. Since she was a 100,000-year soul beast who had taken human form, during the early stages of her cultivation, she could naturally condense the corresponding soul rings after breaking through each major realm, without needing to hunt soul beasts to absorb them.
The moment Xiao Wu's feet landed on the burly man's shoulders, his tragic end was sealed. Her feet locked around the man's neck, and her body abruptly fell backward. Before her hands even touched the ground, her waist had already begun to exert force, and the burly man, who appeared to weigh nearly two hundred jin, was directly flung into the air by her. As her hands braced against the ground and she completed a backflip, the burly man was slammed heavily onto the ground, his body twitching, blood continuously spilling from his mouth.
An instant kill. Xiao Wu was very satisfied with her results.
When she looked again at the black-clad girl, intending to play the hero and help the weak by punishing the strong, the battle had already reached its end.
"Nether Hundred Claws!" A bone-chilling voice rang out as the girl leaped into the air and began spinning rapidly. As she spun, her hands, which had extremely sharp nails, lashed out continuously, striking hundreds of times in the blink of an eye. Her spinning form flashed between the three men like a black whirlwind. She came to a stop a few meters away from them, her back turned. Behind her, blood gushed from the arms and chests of the three men. Each one had dozens of wounds, a truly miserable sight.
The girl had still held back; otherwise, that last move could have severed the throats of these three men, turning them into corpses.
The three men were scared out of their wits. Without daring to utter a single threat, they scrambled in a panic into the dense bushes beside the main road. The man Xiao Wu had slammed until he was spitting blood also crawled to his feet. Not daring to make a sound, he wished he had two more legs as he followed them into the bushes and disappeared.
Aotian drove the carriage forward. He felt a bit helpless; this girl Xiao Wu still hated evil a little too fervently. He had already guessed the black-clad girl's identity and knew she would be fine, but Xiao Wu still couldn't resist helping after hearing what he'd said. If he hadn't guessed wrong, this should be Zhu Zhuqing, the Nether Spirit Cat, one of the future Shrek Seven Devils. He hadn't expected to encounter her before even reaching Shrek Academy.
The black-clad girl turned around, allowing Xiao Wu and Aotian to get a clear look at her.
Her skin was fair, and her features were exquisitely beautiful, no less stunning than Xiao Wu's, but the expression on her face was extremely cold, one could even say frigid. Not only was her expression icy, but her entire being exuded a cold aura.
Her eyes weren't particularly large, but the blacks and whites were distinct, making them appear extremely pure. Yet, there wasn't a trace of vitality within them; they were like a pair of dead, silent eyes from the netherworld. Incongruous with her youthful face was her figure. Her face looked to be about the same age as Xiao Wu's, but her body was incredibly voluptuous and well-developed, with prominent curves that could even compete with Gu Yuena's inside the carriage.
It was extremely rare for a twelve-year-old girl to possess such a fiery figure, so it was no wonder those four burly men had harbored evil thoughts toward her. Of the Soul Masters active near the Star Dou Great Forest, how many were truly good people?
When she saw the three soul rings shining around Xiao Wu, the black-clad girl's pupils contracted sharply. For the first time, a ripple of emotion appeared in her dead, silent eyes.
Xiao Wu retracted her martial soul and asked, "Hey, are you alright?"
The girl's gaze swept over Aotian, who was behind Xiao Wu, then she said to Xiao Wu, "Thank you, I'm fine." Her voice was as icy as her demeanor, making Xiao Wu feel quite uncomfortable.
*I saved you, and you can't even offer a smile? You're still treating me with such an icy attitude...*
"It's good that you're alright. A pretty girl like you shouldn't go out alone; it's very dangerous."
Xiao Wu offered the kind reminder, then leaped onto the carriage and stood beside Aotian. Given the girl's icy attitude, Xiao Wu couldn't be bothered to say more. Her warning was already a very kind gesture.
"Let's go," Xiao Wu said.
Aotian gently tugged the dragon horse's reins. The creature continued forward, its hooves clip-clopping as it passed the black-clad girl.
"I told you not to intervene. Now your warm overtures have met with a cold reception, haven't they?" Aotian chuckled.
Xiao Wu huffed, somewhat displeased, and ducked into the carriage.
"Our Xiao Wu is truly mighty, taking down a big villain with a single move," Gu Yuena's praising voice rang out from inside.
"Of course! I wouldn't be afraid even if a few more pieces of trash like that came at me," Xiao Wu said proudly.
Watching the luxurious carriage get farther and farther away, the black-clad girl's pretty face showed a conflicted expression for a moment before she started jogging to catch up.
"Wait a moment," she called out.
Aotian stopped the carriage and looked at the girl, thinking, *She doesn't want to hitch a ride, does she?* If this girl really was Zhu Zhuqing, then she was indeed heading in the same direction as them. Coming from the Star Luo Empire in the south, it was normal for her to appear here.
"Excuse me, do you know the way to Soto City?" the girl asked, her voice already softer than before, though still a bit cool.
Aotian pointed ahead and said, "Yes, keep going straight. This main road will pass through Soto City."
"Thank you," the girl said.
Aotian nodded slightly and said, "If there's nothing else, we'll be going now."
"Wait a moment," the girl called out again. "I'm heading in the same direction as you. May I ride in your carriage? Don't worry, I'll pay."
As she spoke, she took out a Silver Soul Coin from her Storage Soul Tool. "Here's one Silver Soul Coin. If you're not going to Soto City, I can get off halfway."
She had considered this request carefully. Xiao Wu's timely assistance had given her a favorable impression, making her believe Xiao Wu wasn't a bad person. As for the driver, he had sword-like brows and starry eyes and was exceptionally handsome. Compared to those fierce and evil-looking men from before, he didn't seem like a bad person at all. During the previous chase, her horse had run off. If she had to walk to Soto City by herself, she didn't know how long it would take or if she would make it in time for that important day.
Aotian didn't speak, but Xiao Wu, from inside, spoke first. She poked her head out of the side window, looked at the girl standing below, and said, "What a coincidence! We're also going to Soto City. Since you're so sincere, come on up."
Aotian was a bit speechless. Just moments ago, she was displeased with the other person's icy attitude, and now she had forgotten it in a flash.
"Thank you," the girl said and got onto the carriage.
She started to offer the Silver Soul Coin to Aotian, but on second thought, decided it should be given to the master inside. So, she pulled open the carriage door and stepped in.
(end of chapter)
Xiao Wu was most skilled in grappling and throwing techniques, a powerful strong-attack type Soul Master. Once a soul master of the same realm was latched onto by her, few could escape. What's more, these four burly men were an entire major realm lower than her.
Three soul rings shone around Xiao Wu's body—two yellow and one purple. She had already advanced to the rank of Soul Elder. Although she hadn't cultivated much over the years, her cultivation level still shot up rapidly just by staying at Aotian's side. During the two-month vacation, she had successfully broken through to the Soul Elder realm. Since she was a 100,000-year soul beast who had taken human form, during the early stages of her cultivation, she could naturally condense the corresponding soul rings after breaking through each major realm, without needing to hunt soul beasts to absorb them.
The moment Xiao Wu's feet landed on the burly man's shoulders, his tragic end was sealed. Her feet locked around the man's neck, and her body abruptly fell backward. Before her hands even touched the ground, her waist had already begun to exert force, and the burly man, who appeared to weigh nearly two hundred jin, was directly flung into the air by her. As her hands braced against the ground and she completed a backflip, the burly man was slammed heavily onto the ground, his body twitching, blood continuously spilling from his mouth.
An instant kill. Xiao Wu was very satisfied with her results.
When she looked again at the black-clad girl, intending to play the hero and help the weak by punishing the strong, the battle had already reached its end.
"Nether Hundred Claws!" A bone-chilling voice rang out as the girl leaped into the air and began spinning rapidly. As she spun, her hands, which had extremely sharp nails, lashed out continuously, striking hundreds of times in the blink of an eye. Her spinning form flashed between the three men like a black whirlwind. She came to a stop a few meters away from them, her back turned. Behind her, blood gushed from the arms and chests of the three men. Each one had dozens of wounds, a truly miserable sight.
The girl had still held back; otherwise, that last move could have severed the throats of these three men, turning them into corpses.
The three men were scared out of their wits. Without daring to utter a single threat, they scrambled in a panic into the dense bushes beside the main road. The man Xiao Wu had slammed until he was spitting blood also crawled to his feet. Not daring to make a sound, he wished he had two more legs as he followed them into the bushes and disappeared.
Aotian drove the carriage forward. He felt a bit helpless; this girl Xiao Wu still hated evil a little too fervently. He had already guessed the black-clad girl's identity and knew she would be fine, but Xiao Wu still couldn't resist helping after hearing what he'd said. If he hadn't guessed wrong, this should be Zhu Zhuqing, the Nether Spirit Cat, one of the future Shrek Seven Devils. He hadn't expected to encounter her before even reaching Shrek Academy.
The black-clad girl turned around, allowing Xiao Wu and Aotian to get a clear look at her.
Her skin was fair, and her features were exquisitely beautiful, no less stunning than Xiao Wu's, but the expression on her face was extremely cold, one could even say frigid. Not only was her expression icy, but her entire being exuded a cold aura.
Her eyes weren't particularly large, but the blacks and whites were distinct, making them appear extremely pure. Yet, there wasn't a trace of vitality within them; they were like a pair of dead, silent eyes from the netherworld. Incongruous with her youthful face was her figure. Her face looked to be about the same age as Xiao Wu's, but her body was incredibly voluptuous and well-developed, with prominent curves that could even compete with Gu Yuena's inside the carriage.
It was extremely rare for a twelve-year-old girl to possess such a fiery figure, so it was no wonder those four burly men had harbored evil thoughts toward her. Of the Soul Masters active near the Star Dou Great Forest, how many were truly good people?
When she saw the three soul rings shining around Xiao Wu, the black-clad girl's pupils contracted sharply. For the first time, a ripple of emotion appeared in her dead, silent eyes.
Xiao Wu retracted her martial soul and asked, "Hey, are you alright?"
The girl's gaze swept over Aotian, who was behind Xiao Wu, then she said to Xiao Wu, "Thank you, I'm fine." Her voice was as icy as her demeanor, making Xiao Wu feel quite uncomfortable.
*I saved you, and you can't even offer a smile? You're still treating me with such an icy attitude...*
"It's good that you're alright. A pretty girl like you shouldn't go out alone; it's very dangerous."
Xiao Wu offered the kind reminder, then leaped onto the carriage and stood beside Aotian. Given the girl's icy attitude, Xiao Wu couldn't be bothered to say more. Her warning was already a very kind gesture.
"Let's go," Xiao Wu said.
Aotian gently tugged the dragon horse's reins. The creature continued forward, its hooves clip-clopping as it passed the black-clad girl.
"I told you not to intervene. Now your warm overtures have met with a cold reception, haven't they?" Aotian chuckled.
Xiao Wu huffed, somewhat displeased, and ducked into the carriage.
"Our Xiao Wu is truly mighty, taking down a big villain with a single move," Gu Yuena's praising voice rang out from inside.
"Of course! I wouldn't be afraid even if a few more pieces of trash like that came at me," Xiao Wu said proudly.
Watching the luxurious carriage get farther and farther away, the black-clad girl's pretty face showed a conflicted expression for a moment before she started jogging to catch up.
"Wait a moment," she called out.
Aotian stopped the carriage and looked at the girl, thinking, *She doesn't want to hitch a ride, does she?* If this girl really was Zhu Zhuqing, then she was indeed heading in the same direction as them. Coming from the Star Luo Empire in the south, it was normal for her to appear here.
"Excuse me, do you know the way to Soto City?" the girl asked, her voice already softer than before, though still a bit cool.
Aotian pointed ahead and said, "Yes, keep going straight. This main road will pass through Soto City."
"Thank you," the girl said.
Aotian nodded slightly and said, "If there's nothing else, we'll be going now."
"Wait a moment," the girl called out again. "I'm heading in the same direction as you. May I ride in your carriage? Don't worry, I'll pay."
As she spoke, she took out a Silver Soul Coin from her Storage Soul Tool. "Here's one Silver Soul Coin. If you're not going to Soto City, I can get off halfway."
She had considered this request carefully. Xiao Wu's timely assistance had given her a favorable impression, making her believe Xiao Wu wasn't a bad person. As for the driver, he had sword-like brows and starry eyes and was exceptionally handsome. Compared to those fierce and evil-looking men from before, he didn't seem like a bad person at all. During the previous chase, her horse had run off. If she had to walk to Soto City by herself, she didn't know how long it would take or if she would make it in time for that important day.
Aotian didn't speak, but Xiao Wu, from inside, spoke first. She poked her head out of the side window, looked at the girl standing below, and said, "What a coincidence! We're also going to Soto City. Since you're so sincere, come on up."
Aotian was a bit speechless. Just moments ago, she was displeased with the other person's icy attitude, and now she had forgotten it in a flash.
"Thank you," the girl said and got onto the carriage.
She started to offer the Silver Soul Coin to Aotian, but on second thought, decided it should be given to the master inside. So, she pulled open the carriage door and stepped in.
(end of chapter)
