Chapter 18: Xiao Wu: Su Ming, How Could You Hurt Me Like This? Xiao Chenyu's Provocation!

At the same time, within the Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong was deep in thought as she read Su Ming's diary. According to the diary, Xiao Wu was revealed to be a 100,000-year-old spirit beast, specifically a rabbit-type.

This made Bibi Dong ponder—could this little rabbit be the one that escaped years ago, the daughter of the 100,000-year-old Soft Bone Charming Rabbit?

As this realization struck her, a cold glint flashed in her eyes. It was only logical for her to want to eradicate such a threat, as Xiao Wu now harbored a deep hatred for Spirit Hall, particularly against Bibi Dong herself, and would likely seek revenge.

However, Bibi Dong didn't feel she was in the wrong. After all, spirit masters naturally had to hunt spirit beasts to obtain their spirit rings. This rule was immutable.

She considered her options and ultimately chose to abandon any rash actions. Xiao Wu was undoubtedly one of the diary holders, and due to the diary's protection rules, Bibi Dong couldn't act against her. On the contrary, Xiao Wu wouldn't be able to retaliate against her either. Even if Xiao Wu tried, Bibi Dong was confident in her own strength—the power gap between them was immense.

Back in Dorm Seven of Nuoding Academy, Su Ming finished writing in his diary and noticed Xiao Wu glaring at him, her cheeks puffed out adorably. Su Ming couldn't help but think how cute she looked—he had an urge to pinch her cheeks.

Curious, he asked, "What's wrong, Xiao Wu? It's just buying a blanket. I'll go with you. Why are you glaring at me?"

Xiao Wu shot back in her mind: Do you really have no idea why I'm glaring at you?

She gave Su Ming a sidelong glance. "Nothing, let's go!"

Then, Xiao Wu grabbed Su Ming's arm and led him outside.

Su Ming gladly followed along, thrilled that Xiao Wu was holding his arm. As they walked out, Su Ming suddenly turned toward Tang San and said, "Tang San, Xiao Wu and I are going out to buy a blanket. I'll get you some ointment for your face, too—it's way too swollen."

Tang San stiffened upon hearing this. While he knew Su Ming meant well, something about the way he said it felt off.

Xiao Wu, overhearing this, burst into laughter. Su Ming, this is such a brutal way to point out the obvious.

Su Ming turned to her. "What are you laughing at, Xiao Wu?"

Xiao Wu shook her head. "Nothing, just something funny came to mind."

Su Ming: "…"

Why do I feel like you're not being entirely honest with me, Xiao Wu?

Soon, they arrived at a furniture store in Nuoding City and each picked out a blanket. When it came time to pay, Xiao Wu gave Su Ming a pleading look. The meaning was clear: Aren't you going to pay?

Su Ming stared back at her, waiting to see who would blink first. He was shameless enough to drag this out as long as needed.

Ten seconds passed, and Xiao Wu finally looked away, feeling embarrassed. She said shyly, "Su Ming-ge, please help me pay for it. I'll return the money once I have some."

Su Ming chuckled. "How do you know I even have money?"

Although he said this, Su Ming had already guessed Xiao Wu was broke. After all, she had just emerged from the Star Dou Forest—how could she possibly have money? It was already impressive that she had a work-study student certificate.

So, he paid for her blanket. But in his heart, he thought: My money doesn't come cheap. Now, you're mine, Xiao Wu!

Xiao Wu, of course, thought to herself: You have 1,000 gold soul coins from the system rewards. Stop pretending to be poor!

However, outwardly, she just blinked her big, sparkly eyes and said, "I just guessed, hehe."

"Let's go grab something to eat—it's getting late," Su Ming suggested.

Xiao Wu cheered, "Yay! I want a bunch of carrots! And you're paying, of course!"

Su Ming laughed and shook his head in amusement.

As they walked, Su Ming began writing in his diary again.

[I don't know what's going on with Nuoding Academy. Forget the fact that I have innate soul power of level seven, but Xiao Wu and Tang San both have full innate soul power! Shouldn't the academy offer some kind of special treatment for talents like them?]

[Innate full soul power is incredibly rare. If these talents showed up at Spirit Hall, they'd be nurtured with full resources. But here at Nuoding Academy, they don't even get their own dorm rooms. Xiao Wu and Tang San have to stay in Dorm Seven!]

[And to make matters worse, the dorm is co-ed! This whole situation is ridiculous!

But then again, if not for this setup, I wouldn't have had the chance to be in the same dorm as Xiao Wu, hehe.]

Xiao Wu read Su Ming's diary and couldn't help but feel that he had a point. Nuoding Academy should have made better arrangements for them based on their talent, at least a better dorm room!

Meanwhile, Bibi Dong, reading Su Ming's thoughts, nodded in agreement. In Spirit Hall, talents with innate full soul power were treated like treasures. Even Hu Liena, her prized disciple, only had innate soul power of level nine.

Meanwhile, the rest of Dorm Seven had already made their way to the dining hall. Not wanting to wait for Su Ming and Xiao Wu, Wang Sheng led Tang San and the others to the first floor of the dining hall to eat.

Tang San noticed the second floor and asked, "Why aren't we eating up there?"

Wang Sheng smiled bitterly. "The food up there is too expensive for us work-study students."

At that moment, a mocking voice came from the second floor, "Look at this kid, face all swollen like a pig's head. Wang Sheng's right—the second floor isn't for poor commoners like you!"

Tang San frowned. "Wang Sheng, who is that? Why is he so arrogant?"

Wang Sheng sighed. "That's Xiao Chenyu. He's the school's top student, already an eleven-level soul master, and his father is the City Lord of Nuoding. He's a real noble, and we can't afford to cross him."

"He and his cronies often pick on us work-study students. Some of these bruises are from their beatings."

As he spoke, Wang Sheng rolled up his sleeve, revealing scars and bruises on his arms.

Xiao Chenyu, seeing that no one was reacting, lost interest and walked away, but not before saying, "Wang Sheng, make sure your Dorm Seven cleans up nice. We'll have a little competition soon."

Wang Sheng knew that this so-called "competition" was just an excuse for Xiao Chenyu to beat them up again. However, this time, he wasn't as afraid. With Tang San, Su Ming, and Xiao Wu in their dorm, they just might stand a chance.

Tang San, still puzzled, asked, "Doesn't the academy do anything about this?"

Wang Sheng sighed. "The academy can't really interfere. Xiao Chenyu's father is the City Lord of Nuoding, and as long as no one is seriously injured, the academy usually turns a blind eye."

"But don't worry. This year, things will be different. With you, Su Ming, and Xiao Wu on our side, we'll show them what we're made of!"