Chapter 41: The Antidote to Poison—Ten Thousand Devouring Venomous Fangs!( Bonus)

"Xiao Wu, will you really behave and listen to me?" Ye Qiu leaned in close to her ear and asked softly.

"O-Of course! I'll listen to you, as long as you don't bully me..." Xiao Wu fidgeted, unsure of where to place her hands.

"Then be a good girl and return to Saint Soul Village for this vacation," Ye Qiu's voice suddenly became serious. He looked at Xiao Wu intently before gently releasing her.

"But I don't want to..."

Xiao Wu froze for a moment, her small mouth pouting as she gazed at Ye Qiu with grievance-filled eyes.

"It's not up for debate. You're going."

Ye Qiu furrowed his brows, his tone firm. With no other choice, he grabbed her hand, interlocking their fingers as a black fluid enveloped Xiao Wu's hand.

Through their shared connection, Ye Qiu directly conveyed his thoughts to her—he was going to a place where a Title Douluo resided.

Xiao Wu's body trembled, her face turning pale with fear.

Sensing the terror in her heart, Ye Qiu gently pinched her cheek. "Now will you be a good girl and stay in Holy Soul Village?"

Xiao Wu looked at Ye Qiu in a daze before nodding hesitantly, concern flashing in her eyes. She asked in confusion,

"Ye Qiu, why do you have to go to a place like that?"

"I can't tell you yet, but I promise that when I return, I'll bring you a gift." Ye Qiu chuckled, releasing her small hand before giving her cheek another playful pinch. "Now be good and pick up that towel for me."

Realizing Ye Qiu was about to leave her behind, Xiao Wu grew even more displeased. She completely ignored his talk about a gift, bit her lip, and swatted his hand away.

With the air of a spoiled girl about to be abandoned, she huffed, "Pick it up yourself! I'm Xiao Wu, not your maid!"

With that, she shot him a glare and quickly climbed onto her bed, curling up like an aggrieved kitten, refusing to move.

"Still such a temper."

Ye Qiu shrugged, not bothering to argue. Instead, he turned around and retrieved his stash of gold soul coins, counting out a few dozen.

Soul Masters received one gold soul coin per month, Great Soul Masters ten, and Soul Elders one hundred. Over the years, he had saved up quite a bit, always bringing some back to Old Jack in Village every year.

After securing his money, he took out a small cloth bundle containing his precious stash of candy and packed everything together. Just as he was about to get up, a figure appeared at the doorway, a belt adorned with gemstones around their waist.

Before even stepping inside, Tang San greeted him. "Ye Qiu, I heard you broke through to level 32?"

"Xiao San, you sure have sharp ears. No need to be jealous, you'll catch up sooner or later!" Ye Qiu chuckled, patting Tang San on the shoulder.

His smile was more dazzling than ever—after all, he was still hoping Tang San would make more hidden weapons for him and draw out all those blueprints!

"Even though I'll eventually reach Soul Elder too, I'm still lagging behind you and Xiao Wu." Tang San sighed. At the beginning, he had been ahead in cultivation.

But Ye Qiu was incredibly diligent, constantly dragging Xiao Wu into bed for dual cultivation, day and night.

"By the way, what's wrong with Xiao Wu?" Tang San glanced at the unmoving Xiao Wu, lying on her bed. He had never seen her like this—except when Ye Qiu beat her up, but Ye Qiu hadn't done that in a while.

"Oh, she's probably just exhausted from training," Ye Qiu said with a casual smile, giving a half-plausible excuse.

Xiao Wu, lying on the bed, clenched her teeth in frustration. Training with Ye Qiu helped him improve—she was completely willing! She didn't feel tired at all!

"Hmph!"

A cold snort came from her bed.

"Ye Qiu, you didn't bully Xiao Wu again, did you?" Tang San looked at them both suspiciously, smirking as if he'd uncovered some drama.

"I didn't!" Ye Qiu waved his hand in denial—this time, he truly hadn't bullied her.

"Then why does she look so upset?" Tang San asked, puzzled. If Ye Qiu had actually hit her, he'd usually admit it outright.

"Maybe because I won't be able to play with her this vacation, and she's unhappy about it." Ye Qiu answered nonchalantly while stuffing his money into the travel bag Xiao Wu had prepared for him.

"I see..." Tang San nodded, then suddenly realized something was off. "Wait—this year, Xiao Wu isn't coming back to Holy Soul Village with us?"

"Not her—me."

"You?!" Tang San was shocked, his eyes full of confusion.

"Yeah, me. I want to take this last vacation before graduation to travel and see the outside world." Ye Qiu spread his arms wide like an ambitious youth ready to chase his dreams, his face full of conviction.

Tang San's mouth twitched. Ye Qiu's expression was completely different from his usual unserious demeanor. It felt... odd.

"Well, then I'll wish you a pleasant journey in advance!" Tang San didn't try to stop him—he knew Ye Qiu was always determined. Instead, he turned his attention back to Xiao Wu. "But what about Xiao Wu?"

"That's up to her."

Ye Qiu casually shrugged and turned to look at Xiao Wu, who had sat up with teary eyes filled with resentment.

—

In the end, Xiao Wu reluctantly agreed to Ye Qiu's arrangement and decided to spend the vacation in Village. At the very least, she could eat and drink well at Old Jack's house while enjoying her position as the village's boss!

As night fell, the city of Nuoding was enveloped in darkness, with only the dormitories still lit.

Xiao Wu quietly packed her things, while outside the dormitory, Ye Qiu sparred with Tang San.

Since Ye Qiu concealed certain abilities, he didn't fight with his full strength.

Likewise, Tang San held back as well.

But even if Tang San went all out and used his hidden weapons, Ye Qiu wouldn't be afraid—Tang San's hidden weapons wouldn't harm him.

Not only did Tang San lack powerful hidden weapons at this stage, but he also had no truly lethal poisons yet.

However, Ye Qiu's third soul skill...

Completely countered any poison.

Third Soul Skill—Ten Thousand Devouring Venomous Fangs!

Ye Qiu had only told Tang San and Yu Xiaogang that his fangs were simply venomous. In reality, his third soul skill allowed him to devour and neutralize any poison, storing it within his razor-sharp, glistening fangs.

If he accumulated particularly potent venom, anyone bitten by him would have to pray for survival.

This was why Ye Qiu dared to venture into the Sunset Forest alone—he was even prepared to pluck a few of Dugu Bo's beard hairs!