Chapter 47: Turns Out They Were Our Own People

A 1,600-year Soul Ring did not seem to be the limit for Qiangu Changkong; he completed the absorption of the Soul Ring in a mere two hours.

Looking at Tang San, his aura had only just stabilized, and he was at least another half-hour away from completing his Soul Ring absorption.

"Brother Wu Qi, are we really expected to stand guard for him?" Ning Rongrong couldn't help but complain.

She had no favorable impression of Tang San whatsoever.

In her view, if Tang San truly cared about Xiao Wu, why hadn't he protected her well from the start instead of letting her be taken away?

Putting on this act after the fact—who was he trying to impress?

Just as the three of them were about to leave, a figure emerged from the bushes not far away.

"Xiao Wu?" Wu Qi noticed the person who had arrived.

Xiao Wu was extremely surprised by their appearance. "Y-you guys, why are you here? What happened to Third Brother?"

After some explanation, Xiao Wu bowed to the three of them to express her gratitude.

Qiangu Changkong couldn't help but ask, "Weren't you taken away by the Titan Giant Ape? How did you come back?"

Xiao Wu knew this matter was difficult to explain, so she simply pointed the "spearhead" at the Azure Bull Python.

Qiangu Changkong had no way of knowing the origin of that bull's roar; he only felt that the Star Dou Great Forest was not peaceful tonight.

"Brother Wu, let's leave quickly. If we are targeted by a powerful Soul Beast, I'm afraid we'll end up losing our lives here."

Ning Rongrong nodded repeatedly, expressing her agreement.

Wu Qi had no intention of staying either, so he simply retreated immediately.

On the way out of the forest, the Golden Eagle Spirit Douluo, who had been secretly following the three, transmitted his voice to Wu Qi.

"Young Master, I always feel that there is something wrong with that girl's identity."

"Back then, this subordinate and the previous Pope hunted down Tang Hao. The aura on that girl is very similar to Tang Hao's wife."

They hadn't been in contact with Xiao Wu for long just now, and the Golden Eagle Spirit Douluo had only taken a few glances, so he hadn't confirmed Xiao Wu's true identity.

Wu Qi suddenly stopped in his tracks and rubbed his stomach. "I'm going to relieve myself; you guys go ahead and wait for me."

Ning Rongrong and Qiangu Changkong didn't think much of it, and Wu Qi left the group, walking toward a nearby thicket.

The Golden Eagle Spirit Douluo immediately came to his side.

"Young Master, did you discover something?"

Wu Qi asked in return, "The Titan Giant Ape is a 100,000-year Soul Beast. Can a human survive after falling into its hands?"

The Golden Eagle Spirit Douluo didn't understand what he meant, his gaze sharpening. "Indeed, she is a Transformed Soul Beast. Young Master, you wait here, let this subordinate go and capture her—"

Wu Qi raised an eyebrow and grabbed his sleeve. "Can you listen to me finish what I'm saying?"

If they captured Xiao Wu and brought her back to the Spirit Hall, there would be no peace in the future once Tang Hao reacted!

Furthermore, the good show about to unfold in the future wouldn't be possible without Xiao Wu.

"Didn't you hear the bull's roar she mentioned? In the Soul Beast Forest, what kind of existence could make a 100,000-year Soul Beast give up?"

The Golden Eagle Spirit Douluo fell into thought. After a long while, he said in a deep voice, "You mean to say that there is a powerful expert protecting that girl?"

This guy finally caught on. Wu Qi added, "That possibility cannot be ruled out. Besides, even if she is a Transformed Soul Beast, if you touch her, will the Soul Beasts in the forest let you go?"

The Golden Eagle Spirit Douluo looked thoughtful.

How many 100,000-year Soul Beasts were there on the continent, and how many chose to transform?

How could he have run into one so easily?

On the other side, after Zhao Wuji woke up, he immediately gathered the Shrek Four Monsters to search for traces of Tang San in the forest.

Hard work pays off; they followed the direction in which Tang San had left and soon found him.

What surprised them was that Xiao Wu had actually escaped.

As for Xiao Wu's explanation, it was exactly the same as in the original timeline.

For a moment, Zhao Wuji didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

Xiao Wu's luck was simply too good; after being taken away by the Titan Giant Ape, she could still pick up a Soul Ring for free.

Tang San's luck wasn't bad either; after chasing out, he had also hunted his third Soul Ring.

Seeing the corpse of the Soul Beast nearby, Xiao Wu was secretly happy: "Third Brother has finally caught on. A Plant-type Soul Master should hunt a Plant-type Soul Ring; the effect is far better than an Animal-type Soul Ring."

"I don't know what Master was thinking, that Third Brother actually obeys him blindly."

As a 100,000-year Soul Beast, she had walked through long years, and she was very clear about many secrets of the Soul Master World.

In terms of systematic knowledge, she was certainly not as good as Yu Xiaogang. But in terms of experience, she left Yu Xiaogang in the dust.

It was just a pity that Tang San didn't listen to her and had taken many detours.

While guarding Tang San, Zhao Wuji's gaze noticed the cyan feathers scattered on the ground nearby.

Sensing the residual soul power within them, he couldn't help but ask, "Xiao Wu, were there other people here just now?"

Xiao Wu replied, "Yes, it was Wu Qi and the others. However, we only met once in Suotuo City. I don't know what they said to Third Brother, I only know that they helped Third Brother obtain his Soul Ring."

"Wu Qi!" Dai Mubai was shocked.

So, they had been searching for half a day in Suotuo City, only for the others to have entered the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt for souls.

"Xiao Wu, was there someone named Qiangu Changkong among them?"

Xiao Wu nodded, feeling slightly surprised. "You know them? There was also a Ning Rongrong with them..."

Ning Rongrong was there too?

Dai Mubai was completely dumbfounded.

Both he and Flender had guessed wrong; no one was secretly hunting geniuses—it was clearly Wu Qi and the others who had left Suotuo City!

Ning Rongrong didn't know why she had ended up with Wu Qi and the others, and had happened to enter the forest to hunt for souls on the day of the Shrek Academy enrollment.

Regardless, now that we know where they went, we can just go look for them after we return.

Zhao Wuji patted his head and said irritably, "What are you thinking about, kid?"

Dai Mubai let out a long sigh and recounted the full story.

Xiao Wu suddenly realized, "No wonder they helped Xiao San; so he is the Dean's disciple."

Ma Hongjun muttered, "It's not even a sure thing yet; even if he is the teacher's disciple, he's only a junior fellow apprentice."

Dai Mubai glared at him, "You dead fatty, don't you know your own weight? Let me tell you, Brother Wu Qi's strength is even greater than mine; when he arrives at the academy, everyone better be polite."

"If you get beaten up, don't come looking for me to stand up for you."

Even stronger than Dai Mubai!

Everyone had different thoughts.

Zhao Wuji chuckled inwardly; it wasn't easy to find such a good seedling, he would have to drag him along for some good training.

Oscar wailed, clutching his head; another powerhouse had come to the academy, and he even brought his own lackeys—his status in the academy was likely in jeopardy, and he would probably have to act like a "grandson" from now on.

Dai Mubai smiled and said, "Zhao Lao Shi, the Dean must have misunderstood something earlier. Once Xiao San finishes absorbing the Soul Ring, we will return to the academy immediately."

"The future of the academy is going to be lively."

About an incense stick's time later, Tang San finished absorbing the Soul Ring.

The Soul Beast that provided the third Soul Ring was different from the original timeline, and he did not obtain a soul bone.

The moment the Soul Ring absorption ended, he inexplicably felt a sense of loss.

After noticing Xiao Wu's figure, he quickly cast this emotion to the back of his mind.

Xiao Wu had returned, and that was enough.

As for the third Soul Ring, although it was not the type of Soul Beast Yu Xiaogang had designated for him, the soul skill effect was quite good, and he was truly grateful for the help from Wu Qi and the others.

(End of chapter)