Douluo: One man returns, Fan Tianyin smashes Tang San to death

"Xiao Wu, let me help you strengthen your martial soul first."

Lu Yu said in a deep voice, his gaze falling on Xiao Wu, "Which do you think is better: strengthening speed, strengthening duration, or strengthening effect?"

Xiao Wu thought for a moment, a sly glint in her eyes, "Brother Lu Yu, what do you think? I'll listen to you!"

She leaned back in her chair, smiling like a child who had stolen some candy.

Lu Yu chuckled and ruffled her hair. "Then let's enhance your speed. Your Soft Bone Rabbit is already known for its agility. With increased speed, your combat power will reach a new level."

With a thought, he activated the Martial Soul Enhancement Box. Three beams of light appeared on Xiao Wu's body, eventually coalescing into a soft white light that slowly merged into her body.

Xiao Wu closed her eyes and felt the changes in her martial spirit.

Her breathing gradually became steady, and a look of comfort appeared on her face.

A moment later, she opened her eyes and exclaimed in delight, "Brother Lu Yu, my martial spirit speed has increased! It feels at least 15 percent faster!"

She leaped lightly, her movements as swift as the wind, creating a slight gust of air, her eyes filled with excitement.

Lu Yu nodded in satisfaction. The Soft Bone Rabbit's speed was already amazing, and now with an additional 15%, Xiao Wu's fighting style would become even more unpredictable.

He continued, "Next is the spirit ring; I'll help you get a stronger one."

Xiao Wu nodded, her eyes full of trust. "Brother Lu Yu, I'm ready!"

Lu Yu took a deep breath and cast a healing spell. A warm light enveloped Xiao Wu, sweeping away her fatigue from the previous sparring and restoring her to her peak condition.

He said solemnly, "Xiao Wu, changing your soul ring might hurt a bit, you'll have to bear with it."

Xiao Wu bit her lip and nodded firmly, "I believe you, go ahead!"

Lu Yu activated the Soul Ring Editing Box and selected the option to change the Soul Ring.

The 14,000-year-old Ice Fox Soul Ring slowly emerged, transforming into an ice-blue light that gently merged into Xiao Wu's body.

Xiao Wu's body trembled slightly, her brows furrowed, and a look of pain appeared on her face.

Lu Yu's heart tightened, but he knew this was a normal reaction to the fusion of soul rings, so he could only quietly watch over them from the side.

The process lasted a full hour. Fine beads of sweat appeared on Xiao Wu's forehead, and her face was sometimes pale and sometimes flushed.

Her hands gripped the armrests of the chair tightly, her knuckles turning slightly white.

Finally, as the last wisp of icy blue light merged into her body, Xiao Wu's body trembled violently, and a cool aura emanated from her body.

Her breathing became lighter and more ethereal, as if she had been reborn.

"It's done!"

Lu Yu breathed a sigh of relief, his eyes filled with satisfaction.

Xiao Wu slowly opened her eyes, a bright light flashing within them.

She looked down and examined her body, then exclaimed in delight, "Brother Lu Yu, my soul power has broken through to level thirty-nine! And this soul ring... it feels so strong!"

She rose and leaped lightly, her movements swift as the wind, carrying a chilling aura that seemed to freeze the air in the room.

Lu Yu was satisfied with the changes in her. The combination of the Soft Bone Rabbit and the Ice Fox Soul Ring had indeed raised Xiao Wu's combat power to a new level.

He walked up to her with a smile and ruffled her hair. "Not bad, now you're even harder to deal with."

Xiao Wu threw herself into Lu Yu's arms, laughing like a child, "Brother Lu Yu, you're amazing! Thank you!"

She paused, a sly glint in her eyes, "From now on, should I call you husband?"

Lu Yu was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter, pinching her cheek. "Xiao Wu, are you trying to cling to me? But I'll have to think about it. Ning Rongrong seems pretty good too..."

He deliberately dragged out his words, his eyes full of mockery.

"Brother Lu Yu!"

Xiao Wu blushed deeply and lightly punched him, "If you dare to go to Ning Rongrong, I...I'll..."

She hesitated for a long time, then finally blushed and whispered, "I'll marry you!"

Looking at her shy expression, Lu Yu felt a warmth in his heart and smiled as he hugged her. "Alright, silly girl, you said it yourself, so you can't go back on your word."

His tone was filled with affection, which made Xiao Wu's cheeks blush even more.

As night deepened, Lu Yu summoned Huang Yuan and Oscar and instructed them, "I already have ideas for tomorrow's competition. I will tell everyone the specifics in the morning."

Get a good rest tonight, don't stay up late.

His voice was steady and carried a convincing power.

Huang Yuan and Oscar nodded, their eyes filled with curiosity, but they didn't ask any further questions.

After the two left, Wang Sheng leaned closer and asked in a low voice, "Lu Yu, did you help Xiao Wu improve her strength again?"

Lu Yu smiled frankly, "Yes, this is good for the team."

Alright, everyone go upstairs and train. We have a tough battle to fight tomorrow.

He patted Wang Sheng on the shoulder, his eyes filled with encouragement.

The next morning, sunlight filled the room. Lu Yu opened the door and saw that Oscar and Huang Yuan had already arrived.

Wang Sheng stood at the door and greeted them with a smile.

Inside the house, Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing were having breakfast. The table was filled with steaming hot buns and porridge, and the aroma was enticing.

Oscar joked as soon as he walked in, "Wow, you guys are living together like a group? You're living the high life!"

He raised an eyebrow, his eyes full of mockery.

Wang Sheng chuckled and replied without any politeness, "Yeah, envious, aren't you? Come on, Uncle Oscar, bring some food, or you're not getting in!"

Oscar was shocked to hear "uncle"

At those two words, he immediately bristled, "Wang Sheng, if you call me 'uncle' again, I won't be polite!"

He made a move to rush forward, but was intimidated by Wang Sheng's ambiguous gaze.

"Okay, okay, I was just kidding!"

Oscar quickly waved his hand and stepped back to Huang Yuan's side.

Huang Yuan rolled his eyes and complained, "Oscar, when are you going to get rid of this stubborn but cowardly habit of yours?"

Everyone burst into laughter, and the atmosphere inside the room was relaxed and warm.

Sunlight streamed onto Shrek Academy's training grounds, and the air was filled with the fresh scent of grass and the damp aroma of earth.

A gentle morning breeze brings a touch of coolness, instantly invigorating the senses.

Lu Yu stood at the edge of the training field, his black robe swaying slightly in the wind. His gaze swept over the assembled crowd, his eyes filled with a mixture of composure and anticipation.

Oscar and Huang Yuan arrived, panting as they pushed open the door to the inner room. Wang Sheng stood at the door, greeting them with a smile, "Oh, you two busy people have finally arrived! Come in quickly!"

Oscar wiped the sweat from his brow and waved to Lu Yu with a smile: "Lu Yu, good morning! How did you sleep last night? You weren't too exhausted by Xiao Wu, were you?"

His tone was somewhat teasing, which made Xiao Wu blush slightly and glare at him.

Huang Yuan patted Oscar on the shoulder and teased, "Stop being so cheeky, sit down quickly. Lu Yu definitely has something important to say." He turned to Lu Yu and nodded respectfully, "Lu Yu, what are the plans for today?"

Lu Yu gestured for everyone to sit down, his gaze sweeping over Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, Wang Sheng, Oscar, and Huang Yuan. He said in a deep voice, "We still have plenty of time. This morning, we'll go to Teacher Zhao for physical training, and this afternoon we'll go to the Soul Arena to prepare for the competition."

His voice was calm yet carried an undeniable authority, and everyone nodded in agreement.

Upon hearing "physical training," Huang Yuan...

His smile froze instantly, and he said with a bitter face, "Teacher Zhao's training... it's a nightmare! Every time I'm exhausted like a dog, my legs feel like they don't belong to me anymore!"

His words resonated with everyone, and they all gave wry smiles.

Xiao Wu pouted and muttered, "Yeah, Teacher Zhao's training is absolutely brutal, but... the results are really good."

She rubbed her arm, a hint of pride flashing in her eyes, clearly quite satisfied with her progress.

Ning Rongrong chuckled and replied, "That's right. Yesterday I felt like I couldn't even lift my arm, but this morning I actually felt much more relaxed."

She looked at Lu Yu with admiration in her eyes, "Lu Yu, do you think physical training is really that important?"

Lu Yu smiled slightly, his gaze profound, "Although a Soul Master's combat relies on Martial Soul and Soul Skills, if the effect of the Martial Soul is suppressed, the body's strength and reaction speed become the key."

Although Teacher Zhao's training is tough, it gives us more confidence in crucial moments.

His words made everyone thoughtful. Wang Sheng nodded and said in a deep voice, "Lu Yu is right. A Soul Master not only needs to be strong in Soul Power, but also in Physical Fitness."

Everyone reached a consensus, composed themselves, and prepared to head to the training location.

Lu Yu walked at the front of the group, with Xiao Wu close by his side, occasionally stealing a glance at him with a hint of sweetness in her eyes.

Oscar and Huang Yuan walked behind, whispering to each other, with occasional soft laughter, creating a relaxed and harmonious atmosphere.

Meanwhile, on the tree-lined path outside Shrek Academy, Meng Yiran and Tang San walked side by side.

Meng Yiran wore a bright green dress that accentuated her slender figure, but her brows showed a hint of displeasure.

Her gaze kept sweeping towards Tang San beside her, her tone tinged with a hint of reproach: "Tang San, are you really not coming to the Star Dou Forest with me? This is a rare opportunity. My grandfather said there are soul beasts there that are suitable for me."

Tang San frowned, his tone calm but firm: "Yiran, I need to prepare for the team competition now. This is a key training program of the academy, and it is very important for us to improve our strength."

Let's talk about the Star Dou Forest later.

His gaze was deep and complex, as if he were weighing something.

Meng Yiran stopped and frowned at him, a hint of disappointment flashing in her eyes. "Tang San, you're always like this. Team battles, training, improving your strength... don't you ever have anything else on your mind?"

She spoke with a hint of defiance as she turned to leave.

Tang San watched her departing figure, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

He clenched his fists, the image of Meng Yiran leaving with Lu Yu and the others not long ago flashing through his mind, and a strange sense of irritation rose in his heart.

He said in a low voice, "Lu Yu... wait until I deal with you, then I'll go and talk things out with Yi Ran."

His voice was deep and cold.

Meng Yiran left the academy alone and headed towards the outskirts of Soto City, preparing to return to her family.

She was feeling a little down, and her pace was slower than usual.

However, just as she was about to leave Soto City, several figures suddenly emerged from the shadows by the roadside and surrounded her.

The leading Soul Master was tall and had a sinister face; his Soul Power fluctuations indicated that he was at least at the Soul Master level.

He gave a cold laugh and stared at Meng Yiran, saying, "Miss Meng, come with us. Someone wants to see you."

Meng Yiran's heart tightened. She gripped the short knife at her waist and asked warily, "Who are you? What do you want?"

Her gaze swept around and she noticed that several passing Soul Masters avoided her eyes, none of them daring to step forward to help.

She gritted her teeth, knowing she was outnumbered and outmatched, and could only coldly say, "Lead the way."

After saying that, she suppressed her unease and followed the others away, her figure gradually disappearing at the end of the street.

At the same time, Lu Yu and the others completed the physical training arranged by Teacher Zhao.

On the training field, Zhao Wuji stood to the side, his eyes sharp, supervising everyone's movements.

Lu Yu was sweating profusely, but his movements remained standard, showing no signs of fatigue.

Xiao Wu gritted her teeth, beads of sweat forming on her forehead, but she still persevered and completed the last set of movements.

After the training session, Wang Sheng took out a bottle of homemade recovery potion and distributed it to everyone.

The medicine tasted slightly bitter, but it had a cooling effect that quickly relieved everyone's fatigue.

"Let's go to the Soul Arena."

Lu Yu wiped the sweat from his forehead and took the lead.

The group followed behind him, heading towards the Great Arena of Soto City.

The arena was bustling with noise, and the seven-person team battles attracted countless Soul Masters to watch.

Lu Yu and the others found a rest area near the stairs and sat down to rest for a while.

Liu Erlong and Flander had also arrived and were sitting on the high platform, their eyes occasionally glancing at Lu Yu and the others with a hint of anticipation in them.

Zhao Wuji walked over, patted Lu Yu on the shoulder, and whispered, "This team competition is not simple, especially the Haotian team, which is very strong and has defeated our Shrek team before."

There's also the Blood Fiend Team, who recently recruited a guy named Blood Without Trace, and their strength has increased by leaps and bounds.

He paused, his gaze deep, "Lu Yu, you'd better be careful."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu raised an eyebrow and said in a deep voice, "Xue Wuhen? He's joined the Blood Fiend Team?"

A thought struck him, and recalling his past grievances with Xue Wuhen, he guessed that the other party was most likely there for revenge.

However, he was more concerned about the Haotian team that Zhao Wuji mentioned, "The Haotian team... seems to be the real trouble."

He muttered to himself, a hint of seriousness flashing in his eyes.

Just then, Lu Yu noticed that Tang San, who was not far away, suddenly stood up, glanced at him with a complicated look, and then walked towards the other exit.

Not long after, Tang San turned back and walked straight toward Lu Yu, staring intently at him.

Lu Yu felt a slight stirring in his heart, vaguely sensing that Tang San had something on his mind.

"Lu Yu, I have something I want to talk to you about. Shall we talk outside?"

Tang San's voice was low and deep, carrying a hint of inexplicable emotion.

Upon hearing this, Oscar immediately became alert and whispered, "Lu Yu, don't go! This guy is definitely up to no good!"

Xiao Wu frowned, grasped Lu Yu's arm, and said worriedly, "Brother Lu Yu, Tang San is looking for you at this time, it can't be anything good."

Lu Yu patted Xiao Wu's hand to reassure her, then looked at Zhao Wuji.

Zhao Wuji nodded slightly, indicating that he could go. (End of Chapter)