Chapter 84: You're still standing there, debating

If Xiao Tianyang, who was seriously injured at this moment, knew what they had just been discussing, he would undoubtedly be so furious that his nose might twist in anger.

'If you're going to save someone, hurry up!'

'Do you really think I can fight a Titan Giant Ape in a duel?'

'And yet you're still standing there, debating? I'm speechless!'

Of course, despite his frustration, he also felt a strange mix of pain and satisfaction.

Zhao Wuji's face was grim. One of the most promising students in the history of Shrek Academy had been taken away!

What made it even worse was that, in the end, it was Xiao Tianyang who had stepped up to buy them time to escape.

That feeling of helplessness, guilt, and self-blame gnawed at Zhao Wuji. But more than anything, he hated his own weakness!

"I am weaker than a student!"

With a furious roar, Zhao Wuji punched the giant tree beside him, causing it to tremble violently.

"Teacher Zhao, please talk some sense into them! They want to go after Tianyang!"

Hearing this plea, Zhao Wuji turned and saw Zhu Zhuqing gripping Saber and Ning Rongrong's arms tightly, looking at him with desperate eyes.

"Nonsense!"

Zhao Wuji stepped forward, his voice shaking with barely restrained fury. "Tianyang risked his life so you could escape. You should cherish that chance, not waste it with reckless sacrifices!"

"I have already failed you all today by not protecting you properly. But if you try to leave in search of Tianyang, I will never let you go—not unless I die first!"

Tang San clenched his fists, his eyes burning red with anguish.

At this moment, no one was in more pain than him.

Xiao Wu, his sister, had been taken away.

Xiao Tianyang, his closest friend aside from his father, had also been taken away.

Two of the people dearest to him had been captured by the same soul beast on the same day, at the same moment!

Tang San felt as if his heart had been pierced by a thousand arrows, bleeding profusely. The pain was indescribable.

And he wasn't the only one.

Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and especially Saber were also affected.

If Zhao Wuji had been paying closer attention, he would have noticed that a dark energy had begun to swirl around Saber…

"Woof!"

A familiar bark broke the tense silence.

Everyone turned to see Bubu emerging from the grass, shaking his head lazily, looking completely unfazed by the situation.

"Bubu…"

Ning Rongrong threw herself at the dog, wrapping her arms around its neck and bursting into tears.

The sight made everyone fall silent, a strange emotion washing over them.

Yet, no one noticed the dark energy around Saber dissipating as she gazed at Bubu in confusion.

"Woof!"

Bubu ignored Ning Rongrong's tears and instead barked at Saber.

Although Saber was a summoned being , she was no different from an ordinary person. Yet at that moment, she felt as if she could understand the dog's words.

Its meaning was clear: 'Master is fine. The Titan Giant Ape was only here to pick up Xiao Wu. It won't harm him.'

Saber stepped closer to Bubu and lowered her head. "Then can you take me to him?"

"Woof!"

Bubu shook his head. 'If you go, it will only cause trouble. I can handle this myself.' 

With that, Bubu shook his fur, lifted his head, and dashed in the direction Xiao Tianyang had been taken.

Ning Rongrong gasped and shouted, "Bubu can find Tianyang! We should follow him—"

"Even if he can find him, you can't go!"

Zhao Wuji moved swiftly, blocking the group from taking a single step forward. "From now on, I'm in charge. No one leaves my sight without my permission!"

"But are we really going to abandon our companion like this?"

Oscar lowered his head, his voice filled with bitterness.

At that moment, Tang San approached Oscar and whispered, "Xiao Ao, didn't you just make some mushroom sausages? Give them all to me."

"What do you need them for?"

Oscar's pupils shrank as he realized what Tang San was planning, his voice trembling.

"Xiao Wu is my sister. Brother Tianyang is my family. I can't just stand by and do nothing!"

"Please, Xiao Ao, give them to me!"

Tang San's voice was hoarse, and his eyes held a trace of madness.

Oscar gritted his teeth before shoving the mushroom sausages into Tang San's hands.

"Thank you."

Tang San forced a smile before immediately consuming the sausages.

"What are you doing?!"

Zhao Wuji realized their ploy too late.

Transparent wings sprouted from Tang San's back. With a light flap, he rose into the sky.

"Teacher Zhao, no matter what you say, nothing will stop me. Whether I live or die, I must find them!"

"I'm sorry, everyone!"

With that, Tang San soared into the night sky.

Just as Ning Rongrong attempted to follow, raising her right hand to channel support from the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda, Zhao Wuji stopped her.

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Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the side mission: [King of the Forest]!

Reward obtained: Random 10,000-year soul bone x1!

Congratulations Host, for receiving the 10,000-year soul bone [Earthquake God Ox Right Arm Bone]! 

A shimmering jade-colored arm bone appeared in Xiao Tianyang's Storage Ring, and he let out a sigh of relief.

'Thank goodness it didn't appear in front of me… That would have been a disaster.

'So, the mission is complete… But why exactly did you capture me,monkey?'

Xiao Tianyang, despite his aching body, glanced at Xiao Wu sitting comfortably on the Titan Giant Ape's shoulder.

'Seriously? This difference in treatment is way too big!'

'Even if you don't put me on your shoulder, at least don't hold me so tightly! You're going to crush me!' 

"Da Ming, let go of Brother Tianyang! You're going to kill him!" Xiao Wu finally exclaimed in shock.

Xiao Tianyang: "..."

'Did you only just notice me?!'

'You little rabbit, I'm definitely making you go hungry when we get back!'

The Titan Giant Ape let out a deep growl.

"You say you're curious why he's so strong? You want to see if eating him will make you stronger?"

Xiao Wu quickly shook her head. "You can't eat Brother Tianyang!"

'At least you have a conscience, little rabbit. My love for you wasn't in vain.'

Just then, the Titan Giant Ape froze, glancing behind them before growling again.

"A human Titled Douluo is approaching?"

Xiao Wu's face darkened. "Then put Brother Tianyang down first!"

The Titan Giant Ape compiled—by throwing Xiao Tianyang like a baseball.

"Damn it!" Xiao Wu could only watch as he disappeared into the sky like a shooting star…

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