Chapter 16: Little Demon Girl

That day, after Yang Xiong arrived at school and had just sat down, a Little Demon Girl appeared before his eyes.

Ning Rongrong looked at Yang Xiong oddly and said, "Xiao Xiongzi, come out with me for a moment; I have something I want to discuss with you alone."

Not only Yang Xiong, but the people around were also startled; although Ning Rongrong was notorious for causing a ruckus and acting like a king within the school, the two had never interacted, so why would she suddenly want to see Yang Xiong alone?

It should be noted that although Yang Xiong ranked first in exams, that was only theoretical knowledge; in the Soul Master World many people do not value that, they care more about Soul Power Level.

Moreover, Ning Rongrong had the highest Soul Power Level in the class and held a lofty position within the sect, especially being quite beautiful and praised by both boys and girls; from any perspective, the two seemed worlds apart.

Seeing the strange looks from those around, Yang Xiong felt a bit bewildered and finally, reluctantly, followed the Little Demon Girl out of the classroom.

Ning Rongrong's expression turned odd as she looked at Yang Xiong: "Xiao Xiongzi, I think I saw you buying Whale Glue last time; did you discover its secret?"

Yang Xiong felt surprised inside; wasn't it said that Douluo people have low average IQ, yet this Little Demon Girl reacted so quickly?

"Rong Rong classmate, what are you saying? I don't know what you're talking about."

Ning Rongrong showed a strange smile, looking confident: "Although my father said the secret of Whale Glue was discovered by your father, I saw you buying Whale Glue secretly on your own, and it seemed you even took it secretly. I wondered then, how could an eight‑year‑old child buy Whale Glue?"

Yang Xiong hurriedly replied, "Rong Rong classmate, could it not have been my father who sent me to buy it?"

Ning Rongrong's face showed contempt: "It's normal for adults to buy Whale Glue; it's abnormal for a child like you to buy it."

"Moreover, I checked: your father Yang Lin, though always diligent, has never made any special contribution to the sect, whereas you have liked reading since childhood; perhaps you uncovered it from clues in books."

Yang Xiong was speechless, never expecting his adult reasoning to be despised by an eight‑year‑old.

"Rong Rong classmate, the Whale Glue matter concerns sect secrets; it's best not to leak it, and you must have called me out here for more than just that."

Ning Rongrong's face suddenly turned sour: "I knew it was you, you scoundrel, causing me to have to eat this nasty Whale Glue; you must compensate me."

Yang Xiong could only think the Little Demon Girl's logic was baffling: "Rong Rong classmate, you can't blame me; it was the Sect Leader who had you eat Whale Glue, and Whale Glue truly is beneficial for the body. Shouldn't you be thanking me?"

Ning Rongrong hummed, "Thank you, as if! At my young age my father forced me to eat Whale Glue; didn't you ever consider its side effects aren't friendly to girls?"

Yang Xiong, helpless, said, "Miss Rong Rong, after all you've said, what do you actually want? I'm just an ordinary student, my Soul Power Level has always been at the bottom."

Ning Rongrong's face showed a hint of a scheming triumph: "What I want you to do is simple—if you discover such secrets in the future, don't tell my father; tell me directly, and I might give you extra rewards."

After speaking, Ning Rongrong handed Yang Xiong a Soul Guidance Device: "This is my reward to you; if you ever uncover any secret, you must tell me, never my father, or else I have a bunch of little brothers who will give you a hard time."

"Also, from now on don't call me 'Rong Rong classmate'; call me 'Sister Rong Rong'. From now on you'll be hanging out with me; you're my little brother, and I'll protect you throughout the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect."

Yang Xiong, looking at Ning Rongrong's demeanor, felt even more bewildered: what does this mean? How could a proper man become someone else's little brother, and that someone is an eight‑year‑old girl?

But seeing Ning Rongrong's proud little look, Yang Xiong helplessly took her Soul Guidance Device.

Unexpectedly, the Soul Guidance Device contained hundreds of thousands of Gold Soul Coins, even some cultivation resources; it seemed someone had prepared it in advance, certainly not as thorough as an eight‑year‑old girl would think.

Especially, the Soul Guidance Device turned out to be a Bracelet; worn on the wrist it's unobtrusive, yet it holds a space of twenty square units, which looks quite suitable.

Ning Rongrong showed a hint of pride: "Hanging out with Sister Rong Rong won't let you down. I have plenty of this good stuff at home; as long as you keep discovering good things like Whale Glue, just tell me, never my father. Besides, we're classmates; it's much easier to find me than my father."

Yang Xiong: …

After the two returned to the classroom, Yang Xiong went back to his corner seat, and everyone in the class seemed unusually envious.

Yang Xiong grew more fond of the Bracelet in his hand; since becoming a Soul Master he'd wanted a Soul Guidance Device, but they're relatively rare, each worth perhaps hundreds of thousands of Gold Soul Coins. In the Yang Family only Yang Lin and Sun Yu have them, not even the eldest brother.

Especially, this Bracelet Soul Guidance Device seemed chosen specifically for him; he can carry it for training or Medicine Bath, indicating the selector knows his habits well.

In particular, the Gold Soul Coin Card with hundreds of thousands of coins is a huge fortune for an eight‑year‑old, yet not overly extravagant; at least no one in the sect would covet it.

Yang Xiong couldn't help remarking, "Ning Fengzhi is interesting; he's quite thoughtful for his precious daughter, starting to manipulate hearts at such a young age."

But Yang Xiong didn't know that the Bracelet wasn't chosen by Ning Fengzhi, but came from someone else.

With this unexpected windfall of tens of thousands of Gold Soul Coins, Yang Xiong planned to advance his training schedule and begin genuine Body Tempering.

Lately Yang Xiong had read many books, some detailing Body Tempering methods from defensive families; these families, seeking strong bodily defense, use various medicines to stimulate defensive attributes, ultimately achieving ultimate Defense Path.

To truly bring defense to the extreme, it essentially requires a Beast Soul, like the Diamond Mammoth of the Elephant Armor Sect or the Plate‑armored Giant Rhinoceros of the Yu Yi Zu, in addition to basic training there are also secret family techniques.

Although Yang Xiong didn't wish to follow the Defense Path, he knew those who do are generally extremely robust, with astonishing strength, which greatly benefits early development of the primary martial soul.

(End of Chapter)