Chapter 38: Xiao Wu, You Don’t Want Your Secret to Be Known…

Time passed, and in the blink of an eye, another month had gone by.

Today was a special day—the postponed Soul Hunt was finally about to take place.

Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Zhao Wuji had all fully recovered from their injuries.

The outskirts of the Star Dou Forest were only about 400 kilometers from Shrek Academy.

For Soul Masters, such a distance could be covered within a day.

Flender and Zhao Wuji personally led the group, with Ma Hongjun, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong tagging along, though they didn't need new soul rings.

They came along to gain knowledge and experience in hunting soul beasts.

Dai Mubai, however, seemed somewhat hesitant. After beating up Tang San and Xiao Wu so badly last time, he couldn't help but wonder—when they reached the Star Dou Forest, would Xiao Wu command Er Ming, the Titan Giant Ape, to attack him?

Although Dai Mubai was confident enough to dominate Soul Ancestor-level battles, in the face of a 100,000-year-old soul beast like the Titan Giant Ape, he was nothing more than a shrimp—not even worth the effort to swat.

Xiao Wu's gaze toward him was filled with killing intent. Was it because Tang San had been bedridden for a month, or because he'd injured her as well?

Either way, Xiao Wu clearly wasn't harboring any good intentions!

"Should I strike first to gain the upper hand?"

Dai Mubai wasn't someone who hesitated when it came to violence. After weighing the pros and cons, however, he shook his head.

Xiao Wu was already being monitored by Tang Hao. If he attacked first and seized a soul bone, Tang Hao would undoubtedly go insane!

Sitting back and waiting for doom wasn't Dai Mubai's style either. How could he defuse the impending danger?

"Mubai, what's wrong?"

Zhu Zhuqing asked softly, noticing Dai Mubai's heavy expression.

The two of them were at the back of the group, and the others didn't notice them.

Hearing this, Dai Mubai shook his head.

"I'm fine. I was just thinking about what kind of soul ring I should aim for."

There was no need to tell Zhu Zhuqing about his concerns and make her worry.

Suddenly, inspiration struck Dai Mubai, and an idea took form in his mind.

If he pulled this off, not only would he eliminate the current danger, but the benefits might last a lifetime… cough cough.

Having found a solution, Dai Mubai's worries vanished, and a bright, sunny smile spread across his face.

By evening, the group reached a small town just two kilometers from the Star Dou Forest's outskirts.

As night was falling, Flender decided they would rest here for the night and head into the forest at dawn.

The forest at night was far more dangerous than during the day.

The others had no objections and settled into their accommodations.

Perhaps because their Soul Hunt had been delayed by over a month, they didn't encounter the Canghui Academy team this time. They ate and rested in peace.

However, unbeknownst to the others, Flender had already disappeared from his room.

After releasing his martial soul, he flew toward Shrek Academy at top speed.

He'd been waiting for this day for an entire month!

He'd endured and kept his temper in check for a whole month, all for the sake of this perfect alibi!

Flender could hardly hold himself back anymore.

"The dean is really impatient, huh? He's even using his soul skills," Dai Mubai remarked quietly before sneaking out of his room and heading to the rooftop.

At this moment, Xiao Wu was already sitting on the rooftop, her gaze fixed unwaveringly on the direction of the Star Dou Forest.

It had been more than six years since she left the Star Dou Forest. She wondered how Da Ming and Er Ming were doing now.

"Dai Mubai, just wait! I'll get even with you!"

After a moment, Xiao Wu's face darkened, and she muttered bitterly to herself.

Her voice wasn't loud, but it was just enough for Dai Mubai to hear.

"This little rabbit refuses to give up on me," Dai Mubai thought with a cold smile, the ruthless glint in his heterochromatic eyes flashing briefly.

Now that he had no lingering doubts, any mental burden he had was completely gone.

"Xiao Wu, how exactly are you planning to get even with me?"

Dai Mubai leaned in next to Xiao Wu and asked softly.

"Ah!"

Xiao Wu was startled by Dai Mubai's sudden appearance and nearly screamed.

Fortunately, Dai Mubai quickly covered her mouth, preventing her from making any sound.

Staring at Dai Mubai, who was mere inches away, Xiao Wu's eyes widened. She hadn't expected him to overhear what she had just said.

Thankfully, she hadn't mentioned how she planned to take revenge. Otherwise, the consequences would have been disastrous!

Just as she was breathing a sigh of relief, she noticed Dai Mubai's close proximity again and glared at him fiercely.

How dare he get so close to her! Even San Ge had never done this!

Just as Xiao Wu began to struggle, a sentence whispered into her ear froze her in place, her mind going blank.

"Xiao Wu, you don't want Tang San to know that you're not human, do you?"

"Isn't that right, 100,000-year Soft Bone Rabbit?"

Xiao Wu was stunned. Her entire body went rigid, her gaze dazed and unfocused.

How did he know?

He was just a Soul Ancestor—how could he know?

Not even Flender, a Rank-78 Soul Sage, had realized her identity. How could Dai Mubai, someone at the Soul Ancestor level, possibly know?

In her stunned state, Xiao Wu didn't even realize that Dai Mubai had activated his martial soul and carried her off the rooftop.

Moments later, the two of them left the small town and entered a dense forest outside the Star Dou Forest.

This wasn't part of the Star Dou Forest but a smaller area nearby where there were occasionally one or two ten-year soul beasts.

Xiao Wu didn't notice the surroundings at all. Her mind was filled with questions as she asked, "Dai Mubai, how exactly did you know?"

"Do you have a Titled Douluo protecting you?"

Dai Mubai shook his head.

"The moment I saw you, I knew you weren't human," he replied.

"Don't you remember accusing me of peeking at your legs back then?"

"Xiao Wu, did you think these heterochromatic eyes and my vertical pupil were just for decoration?"

Of course, Dai Mubai wasn't entirely sure what his eyes' abilities were. Maybe they were just for show… but that didn't matter. He was simply using them as a plausible explanation.

"Tsk tsk…"

Dai Mubai clicked his tongue and sneered, circling Xiao Wu.

Today, Xiao Wu wore her usual outfit of a short top and shorts, her long legs exposed to the air.

Her face was filled with both anger and confusion.

Had Dai Mubai really known she was a 100,000-year soul beast from the very beginning?

No wonder his gaze had been so strange that day.

"Dai Mubai, what exactly do you want?"

Xiao Wu felt her scalp tingle under Dai Mubai's sharp gaze and instinctively took two steps back.

Dai Mubai's expression turned serious.

This little rabbit wanted revenge, huh? He had already warned her not to use her charm skill...

(End of Chapter)