Xiao Wu: From Now On, We Are Just Strangers

Chapter 65 Xiao Wu: From Now On, We Are Just Strangers

"That seems to be a Grade 9 Purple Ganoderma, which has the effect of strengthening the foundation, nourishing the vital energy, and increasing power. If I take it, I should be able to increase my soul power by at least two levels."

"There's also the top-grade snow silkworm among cordyceps, and the rare cinnabar lotus of the fire element. Although they don't quite match my constitution, they can still bring me some improvement."

"Even the outer perimeter has rare and precious flowers and herbs that are considered among the finest in the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy's herb garden. What kind of quality must the flowers and herbs growing inside be?"

"Could this be one of the treasure-gathering places recorded in the Xuan Tian Bao Lu?!"

The Purple Demon Eye pierced through the last layer of poisonous fog, faintly revealing some of the situation inside, which startled Tang San.

If this place truly is a treasure trove, then the flowers and plants here could bring him tremendous benefits.

"Teacher Yu, Dean Fu, the herbs here are priceless treasures. Absorbing them may not only transform our talents, but even you, Teacher, may be able to break through to the Soul Venerable realm with them."

Tang San said to Flander and Yu Xiaogang.

Upon hearing this, Master Yu Xiaogang's expression changed:

"Mistress, are you serious?"

"Since Xiao San says that the herbs here are rare treasures, naturally formed and belonging to no one, and that everyone who sees them has a share, and you simply discovered this place a little earlier, how can you call it a forbidden zone?"

Flanders also smelled the scent of money; these herbs were priceless.

"Does whatever he says mean he has to be my son? Just because I say I'm your mother doesn't mean you're my son!"

"A bunch of shameless scoundrels have arrived."

At the edge of the poisonous fog, a chilling female figure emerged, with dark green hair, wearing sexy clothes, and her beautiful legs appearing white and straight even in the poisonous fog.

"Yanzi?"

"You're Yanzi! What are you doing here?"

When the woman's figure appeared, Yu Tianheng, Ye Lingling, and the other members of the Royal Fighting Team were all somewhat surprised.

Dugu Yan had left the Heaven Dou Royal Academy more than a year ago and had not appeared or contacted them since. Unexpectedly, they ran into each other here.

"Tianheng, Lingling... why is it you two?"

After confirming the other party's identity, Dugu Yan was also stunned for a moment.

"We broke through to level 40 and came to Sunset Forest to hunt for our fourth spirit ring. We just happened to end up here. Yanzi, did you grow all the herbs here?"

"These herbs now belong to my teacher," Dugu Yan said calmly.

"Your teacher?"

"Yes, I am now studying under Taoyuan."

"Peach Blossom Spring...wait, Peach Blossom Spring?! You mean the Peach Blossom Spring team that fought against us before?!"

The members of the Royal Fighting Team, led by Yu Tianheng, were somewhat incredulous. Poison Douluo had taken Dugu Yan away from the Royal Academy, and then turned around and made her join their rival academy?!

Dugu Yan nodded: "Mm."

"Yanzi, how could you join Peach Blossom Academy? This is betrayal!"

"Don't I have the right to choose my teachers and where I study?" Dugu Yan said calmly.

"Hey? Looks like you've run into an old flame?"

"Yo yo yo~ Let me guess, will our snake woman betray the teacher because of her old flame~"

Ning Rongrong suddenly appeared from the side and recognized that the approaching group was actually an acquaintance, so she couldn't help but tease Dugu Yan.

Dugu Yan glanced at Ning Rongrong speechlessly: "Shut up, don't talk nonsense."

"Oh well," Ning Rongrong said dismissively.

"Xiao Wu, Xiao Wu, you're here too!"

Just then, Tang San keenly spotted the figure behind Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan. Who else could it be but Xiao Wu?

Tang San was somewhat excited, but when Xiao Wu saw Tang San, her eyes showed some fear. She hid behind Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan, like a frightened bird.

"I'm sorry, Xiaowu, it's all my fault. I shouldn't have... I acted impulsively. Can you forgive me?"

Tang San looked at Xiao Wu with a complicated expression. If he had been more decisive and said no to his father back then, would Xiao Wu have stayed by his side?

Unfortunately, no if.

Xiao Wu's eyes darted away: "Third...Tang San, that matter is in the past, let's not mention it again."

"Xiao Wu, I've always wanted to come find you, but... Xiao Wu, you should understand me... Are you doing well at Peach Blossom Academy? If you're willing to come back to me, you're welcome anytime. I promise that what happened back then will never happen again."

Tang San took two steps forward and stretched out his hands to Xiao Wu.

During this year, Tang San became even more taciturn, focusing on cultivation and the creation of hidden weapons, and rarely showed the emotional fluctuations he does now.

Tang San's unusual behavior made Yu Xiaogang and Flander frown, realizing that the inside story of Tang San and Xiao Wu parting ways more than a year ago might not be so simple.

"No, I'm doing very well and fulfilled at the academy. I will never leave my teachers, never."

"Tang San, stop talking. From now on, let's treat each other as strangers. You are no longer my Third Brother, and I have nothing to do with you anymore."

Xiao Wu shook her head, took a step back, and said this with great confidence.

The moment you pointed your hidden weapon at me, my heart died.

"No--"

"Xiao Wu, you're lying. I clearly smelled blood on you. Did he also covet your... He must have abused you, right?" Tang San changed his story.

"Hey, Tang San, can you stop being so narcissistic? Does that mean everyone has to suffer without you guys? Xiao Wu's blood is the blood of happiness, don't you even understand?"

"If you really want Xiaowu to be okay, then stop bothering her."

Ning Rongrong was protective of Xiao Wu. Although she didn't know what had happened between Xiao Wu and Shrek Academy, Xiao Wu's miserable situation when she came to become a disciple made her feel sorry for her.

"Mmm." Xiao Wu nodded in agreement. Rongrong was right; she was happy to bleed like this.

She would be even happier if the teacher could make her secret garden overflow with rabbit blood.

"Xiao Wu, no—"

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"Hey, mistress, Heng-ge, why are you still wasting your breath talking to them? They're just bullying the weak because Peach Blossom Academy beat us before, betraying us! I despise those kinds of despicable women the most!"

Ma Hongjun, indignant, pointed at Xiao Wu and Dugu Yan and said.

"You fatso, you think you're so great because we didn't beat you to a pulp before? How dare you insult students from Peach Blossom Academy like that?"

Ning Rongrong's eyes narrowed, she shielded Xiao Wu behind her, her body radiating golden light. She glared fiercely at Ma Hongjun with her beautiful eyes, and with a sudden burst of energy, even from a distance, she sent a gust of wind through Ma Hongjun's face, instantly bringing back the memory of being brutally beaten in the past.

Ma Hongjun covered his mouth, feeling pain in his front teeth. If he hadn't found a skilled craftsman in Tiandou City to fit him with two silver teeth, he would probably be speaking with a lisp right now.

"Alright, stop arguing. Since you're acquaintances, there's no need to say so much."

"Girl, for your teacher's sake, we'll just take a few plants and leave, okay?"

"Flander, Zhao Wuji, Qin Ming, work with Xiao San to get the necessary herbs first. We'll leave immediately after we've gathered them."

Yu Xiaogang said to Flander and Zhao Wuji.

"I told you, you can't take a single blade of grass or tree from here."

Dugu Yan's eyes narrowed at this moment. Her snake body was extremely agile, and she exuded a chill. She adopted a snake stance and launched a snake-shaped attack, which was like a venomous snake striking. It actually frightened Flander and Zhao Wuji into taking a step back.

"Seriously, Yanzi? You have so many herbs here. It wouldn't be a big deal if we took a few. Your teacher probably wouldn't even notice. We were teammates before, after all. There's no need to be so heartless, is there?"

Graphite and millstone shrugged and said.

Dugu Yan said calmly, "I'm sorry, the herbs here are only for the students of Peach Blossom Academy."

Then, she glanced at Yu Xiaogang and Qin Ming again:

"Teacher Qin Ming, I suggest you stop associating with this shameless master. You were persuaded by him before, which caused the Royal Fighting Team to lose face."

Although I am no longer a student of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, you did teach me for a period of time. I give you some advice: if you continue to listen to his nonsense, you will only be heading towards the abyss.

"Yanzi, that's enough. I was already angry that you abandoned our team and left the Royal Academy before, but today you even insulted my uncle. My uncle is a master of martial spirit theory. He rarely makes a mistake. What do you mean by shameless? What do you mean by talking nonsense? You must apologize to my uncle."

At this moment, Yu Tianheng stepped forward to speak up for Yu Xiaogang, and four soul rings, yellow and purple, appeared on his body as he stared at Dugu Yan.

(End of this chapter)