Chapter 5: Xiao Wu

Wu Tong walked up to the door but suddenly furrowed his brows as if something had just occurred to him. In the original story, didn't Tang San and Xiao Wu both stay in this dormitory?

Does this academy not have any other dorms? Are all the working students crammed into one?

Wu Tong couldn't help but think silently.

He shook his head and tossed those unnecessary thoughts aside.

Reaching out, he pushed open the slightly worn dormitory door.

As soon as Wu Tong stepped inside, a pink blur rushed toward him.

Once the figure stopped, Wu Tong saw clearly—it was a young girl, around six or seven years old. She had smooth, silky long hair tied into a single long braid that hung down her back, giving her a playful and adorable look.

Her eyes were a bright amber, like two gleaming gemstones, full of spirit and intelligence. There was a touch of curiosity and inquiry in her gaze, as though she harbored an endless desire to explore the world.

Her skin was as white as snow, delicate and radiant, almost reflecting the sunlight. She also wore little accessories shaped like bunnies and carrots.

The moment Wu Tong laid eyes on her, he immediately knew—this girl was surely Xiao Wu, the one often referred to as the "lucky charm" of Douluo Continent's chosen one, Tang San.

"Hey, kid, you the new working student?"

Xiao Wu crossed her arms and scrutinized Wu Tong with a mock-serious look, speaking in an arrogant tone like a little adult.

Behind her, a dozen pairs of eyes turned to look at them.

Amused, curious, egging her on—it seemed everyone knew what was about to happen.

Dorm leader, huh?

Wu Tong sneered inwardly. Arrogant, unreasonable, obsessed with winning… nothing but looks going for her. Trouble magnet… Looks like those netizens in my past life were spot on about Xiao Wu.

"Kid, remember this—I'm Xiao Wu, the boss of Dorm Seven. From now on, you're my little underling. You better remember to call me Sister Xiao Wu."

Xiao Wu looked at Wu Tong and spoke with a proud and domineering tone.

"Okay, Sister Xiao Wu."

Wu Tong had no intention of getting into an argument with her.

After all, he had no battle experience, and his martial soul wasn't a combat-type to begin with.

So when faced with Xiao Wu's provocation, Wu Tong chose to go along with it.

Let's just treat it like humoring a child, Wu Tong thought to himself.

Even though this "child" was already over a hundred thousand years old.

"Hello, everyone! I'm Wu Tong, a working student from Panyan Village. I have innate full soul power, and my martial soul is a Body Martial Soul."

He gave a simple self-introduction to the dozens of eyes now fixed on him. After all, they'd be living together for six years—it didn't hurt to get acquainted early.

When the kids heard the words "innate full soul power," their eyes lit up with envy and jealousy.

But the moment they heard "Body Martial Soul," their expressions turned subtly disdainful.

They were children, after all—not yet skilled at hiding their thoughts.

Only one plain-looking boy in the corner seemed puzzled. "Body Martial Soul? Parts of your body can become a martial soul? I'll ask the teacher tomorrow."

Wu Tong didn't pay any attention to their looks.

After learning about the current perception of Body Martial Souls, he had already expected this kind of cold reception.

Sidestepping Xiao Wu, Wu Tong found an empty bed, placed down his belongings, and began tidying up his bedding.

The other kids in the dorm, seeing that the "show" they were expecting didn't happen, scattered away in disappointment.

Thud!

Xiao Wu, seeing that she hadn't managed to assert her dominance, stomped her foot hard, producing a dull sound. Then she jumped onto her bed and pulled the covers over her head, clearly sulking.

Wu Tong couldn't be bothered with her. After making his bed, he turned and left the dormitory.

His clothes were sticky and uncomfortable—he wanted to take a bath in the washroom first.

(End of Chapter)