Chapter 113: Invited! The Breakthrough of Wang Dong

【Bond Relationship Upgraded】

【Ma Xiaotao — Tang Wulin (Host)】

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Early the next morning, Tang Wulin, who had been cultivating for an entire day, was curled up in his bed. The next moment, accompanied by the ringing of the system in his mind, he was completely stunned.

Bond relationship upgraded?

How could the effect suddenly react so early in the morning? Did someone have some incredible dream... wait, with Sister Xiaotao? "No way."

"Sister Xiaotao, you really have a crush on me!"

A look of bewilderment appeared on Tang Wulin's face. Although he had already sensed something during the day, it had only remained at the level of a hunch. But now.

Now, if he didn't know what this meant, he would be a complete fool. One had to know that the bond attribute between the other party and himself had increased; what this implied was all too clear.

"Little Brother Wulin."

"Are you up yet? We need to set off."

At this moment, Ling Luochen's voice had already drifted over from the direction of the courtyard. Upon hearing this, Tang Wulin immediately got up, no longer dwelling on the doubts in his heart.

As for what he was going to do with Ling Luochen, naturally, they were going to get things done. At her request, they were going to the Star Dou Great Forest to battle soul beasts.

To be precise, he was going to attach his Ultimate Ice to Ling Luochen, so that she could personally experience just what level her strength could reach.

"Coming, Sister Luochen."

Tang Wulin revealed a faint smile and spoke.

"Why does it feel like..."

"You look so exhausted."

Noticing the fleeting trace of unease on Tang Wulin's face, Ling Luochen was also taken aback. She frowned slightly and spoke.

"I'm fine."

Tang Wulin shook his head and said softly.

Just mentioning this topic filled his heart with emotion. He couldn't exactly say that some girl was seemingly having a happy time with him in a dream, and that it was also seemingly Sister Xiaotao.

"Don't push yourself. If you aren't feeling very well, just take it easy."

"My matter isn't urgent."

Hearing this, Ling Luochen clearly didn't buy into these words much. She shook her head, gently patted his shoulder, and said as much.

But the next moment, realizing the rashness of her actions, she was instantly startled. She stopped the movement of her hand and pulled it back rapidly.

"I'm really fine."

Tang Wulin smiled slightly and said so.

"That's good."

"I've already prepared the carriage for our trip, so let's head out."

Ling Luochen looked at him with half-belief, but in the end, she nodded and smiled.

"As expected of my Sister Luochen."

"Steady."

Tang Wulin replied with a compliment.

"Mm-hmm."

Ling Luochen chuckled in response, noncommittal.

On the way to Shrek City, Tang Wulin was somewhat absent-minded, his head filled with the fact that the bond between Sister Xiaotao and himself had suddenly upgraded. He was completely baffled.

Especially when he saw these effect bonuses, he couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

【Bond effect between Ma Xiaotao and you】

【Bond effect: Battle-Ready】

【Thinking of you, Ma Xiaotao's fighting spirit has increased】

【Bond effect: Excitement】

【Thinking of you, Ma Xiaotao's mental power has increased】

"It's not that I'm saying..."

"Why does this bond effect feel a bit off?"

Tang Wulin's face was filled with contemplation. He couldn't help but think subconsciously; with an effect like this, it was really hard not to let one's mind wander.

"Wulin."

"Who are we going to find now?"

Sitting in the carriage, seeing that he didn't want to leave directly with her, she couldn't help but ask with a hint of confusion.

"Picking up a friend. With her there, our safety coefficient can be greatly increased." "She is a Soul Douluo."

Tang Wulin smiled slightly and said calmly.

Not long after, upon arriving at a villa in Shrek Academy, Ling Luochen finally met the friend he had mentioned—it was none other than the currently lonely Ziji.

"Master... Young Master Wulin!"

Ziji almost blurted out a certain title again, but noticing the person behind him, she managed to change it with great difficulty and spoke.

The Master has found another girlfriend, and she's not the same style as the previous ones. Is this the latest favorite? "Young Master Wulin?"

Hearing this, Ling Luochen, who was beside them, was instantly startled. She looked up at Tang Wulin, her face filled with curiosity.

She had asked him which family he came from before, but had clearly received a negative answer. But now, this older sister was actually calling him 'Young Master,' so there must be some situation, right?

"It's a long story."

"This is a bodyguard my teacher arranged for me, a very capable... older sister. Yes."

Tang Wulin smiled slightly, bringing out the explanation he had prepared long ago, and spoke.

"Mm-hmm, that's right."

Ziji also cooperated very well, nodding and responding, indicating that this was indeed the case. However, upon hearing the word "older sister," her face instantly flushed red due to panic.

The Master calling her "older sister," how could that be! "Is that so."

Ling Luochen blinked, believing this explanation. She smiled and greeted the other party, which counted as an introduction.

After that, the three of them boarded the carriage heading to the Star Dou Great Forest.

And on the other side.

A Bai: I'm raising Wang Dong's talent a bit compared to the early stages here. For example, in the original work, she was only level 25 or 26 at twelve years old; here, she's boosted to the verge of breaking through to Soul Elder.

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At the same time, Shrek Outer Court.

"I've broken through to level 30."

Wang Dong, who was cultivating cross-legged on her bed, quietly opened her eyes. A hint of joy appeared on her face as she muttered to herself.

Level 30!

After four days of persistent cultivation without seeing Wulin, she had finally broken through the level 30 bottleneck. She only needed a third soul ring to reach the Soul Elder realm.

"Wulin is already such a powerful Soul Ancestor, and I'm only level 30. I must get this third soul ring quickly!"

A look of determination flashed across Wang Dong's face. Now, among the few of them in the Outer Court, Jiang Nannan was already a Soul Elder, and only she and Xiao Ya, who was at level 29, were still two-ringed. She had to speed up.

One had to know that when she first met Xiao Ya, she hadn't even been level 25.

But not long after, because of her martial soul enhancement, the other party had caught up to her directly. If she didn't work hard, she would be the one trailing behind! She was clearly a genius with twin martial souls and innate full soul power; how could she be this weak! "There are people from my Tang family in Shrek City too."

"I'll go hunt a soul beast today and obtain my third soul ring!"

Wang Dong took out a token from her bosom that symbolized the Young Sect Master of the Clear Sky Sect, her eyes filled with passion.

"Hehe, Wulin."

"When you see me again, I'll be a Soul Elder, no longer a Great Soul Master!"

Wang Dong thought to herself, as if she had made up her mind.

Thinking this, she quickly left Shrek Academy, preparing to find her clansmen. But before that...

She had to change her outfit first.

Not long after, Wang Dong, now in a different outfit, boarded a carriage heading to the Star Dou Great Forest. At this moment, she was completely different from her usual self.

What kind of girl was this?

Her beautiful pink hair reached her waist, and her already pretty face was now very charming and enchanting.

Adorned in a white dress, her beauty was fully displayed; she was breathtakingly beautiful.

If someone who knew her originally saw her in this attire, they would definitely mistake her for a different person.

Holding a small mirror in her hand, she couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

"If Wulin saw me like this."

"Would I be..."

"Attractive to him?"

Wang Dong held the small mirror she had possessed since she was very young, a look of contemplation on her face as she muttered to herself.

"Young Sect Master, what did you say?"

"Nothing."

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 114 =====