Douluo V: Taking advantage of Xiao Wu's naivety, I tricked her into becoming my wife.

Keep a low profile?

That's sneaky!

He truly deserves to be called a master; within his own limited power, he makes things as difficult as possible for others!

But it doesn't matter, the cheater doesn't care.

He already had a spirit ring, and it was a thousand years old!

But this matter cannot be left unresolved!

"Tang San, Tang San, I thought you'd changed your ways, but it turns out you're full of wicked schemes!"

"Did you think I didn't have a spirit ring, so you wanted to get one first and then come back to cause trouble for me?"

"Hmph, you'd better pray that the spirit ring you obtained is flawless!"

Ye Hua raised his eyes and cast his gaze toward the Soul Hunting Forest at the far end of his field of vision outside the window.

Yu Xiaogang is taking Tang San to the Soul Hunting Forest to hunt a 400-year-old Mandragora Serpent. They will depart the day after tomorrow.

The 400-year-old Mandragora Serpent is indeed a valuable item. It is highly venomous, fast, and has an amazing binding force. It also has a very high compatibility with the Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul.

If Tang San obtains it, the power of his first soul skill will far surpass that of other soul masters of the same level.

But if...

Did someone else beat them to it?

Ye Hua withdrew his gaze, picked up his pen, drew a crooked little snake in the blank space of the textbook, and then put an X on the snake's head.

You block my application, I'll steal yours.

fair enough.

When the bell rang, Tang San, leaning on his wooden crutch, passed by Ye Hua.

He paused for a moment, his eyes inadvertently glancing at Ye Hua.

Ye Hua, enjoy your last moments of peace!

Once I obtain the spirit ring, I'll do whatever I want with you!

You're not happy? Then you'll have to take it!

In this world, the strong reign supreme, and the winner takes all!

And those bastards like Wang Sheng, once I obtain my soul ring, I will repay them a hundredfold for all the contempt you showed me in the past!

Disciples of the Tang Clan must not be insulted!

Ye Hua raised his eyes and met Tang San's eyes, which were suppressing his smugness.

For some reason, after Tang San and Ye Hua locked eyes, his heart suddenly started pounding, and his right eyelid started bouncing restlessly.

Tang San swallowed hard, afraid that his little scheme would be discovered by the other party, and also afraid of being beaten up again, so he quickly looked away and slunk away towards the master's office.

"Brother," Xiao Wu sniffed, "that Tang San is probably plotting something again, you'd better be careful!"

“Yes,” Wang Sheng quickly chimed in, “Tang San is wicked, and Ye Hua even has a grudge against him. His bad intentions are definitely aimed at you!”

The other work-study students chimed in with their own opinions.

"Not only that, he glared at us before he left! He might even cause us trouble!"

"No way, what did we do to offend him? He's bullying us just because he has higher soul power?"

"God knows! He even dared to frame Brother Ye Hua, so why can't he bully us without any reason?"

Hearing their discussion, Ye Hua led them to a secluded grove behind the academy, saying, "Alright, alright, I know what I'm doing."

"Xiao Wu, Wang Sheng, and everyone else, come closer, we'll do this and that the day after tomorrow..."

The day after tomorrow, on the outskirts of the Soul Hunter Forest.

As dawn broke and the morning mist had not yet dissipated, the air in the forest was damp, carrying the scent of decaying leaves and dew.

After instructing Wang Sheng to lead the work-study students to ambush on the only road between the Soul Hunter Forest and Notting City, Ye Hua and Xiao Wu decisively followed the master and apprentice.

At this moment, the two were crouching behind a clump of low bushes, dozens of meters away, staring at two figures in front of them.

Yu Xiaogang walked ahead, holding a crumpled map in his hand, stopping every now and then to check the direction.

Luo Sanpao followed at his feet, his plump body leaving crooked marks on the fallen leaves.

Tang San, leaning on his wooden crutch, followed behind with a limp. The bandage on his right arm was stained with dirt from the dust in the jungle.

"Brother," Xiao Wu's braid slipped from her shoulder and brushed against Ye Hua's hand, whispering, "Are we really going to do this?"

"Isn't this... a bit too much?"

She has asked this question at least three times since she left Nottingham.

Ye Hua smiled without saying a word, simply raising his index finger to his lips and then nodding his chin in Tang San's direction.

Xiao Wu followed his gaze.

As the morning mist dissipated, Tang San's voice drifted faintly from a distance of several dozen meters.

"...Teacher, the first thing I'll do after I get the spirit ring is go back and deal with that Ye Hua!"

Tang San's voice was quite loud.

Apart from the master and his apprentice, there wasn't a soul in the Soul Hunting Forest, so he didn't need to lower his voice at all!

"I want to beat him until he kneels and kowtows in front of everyone!"

"I want him to know that offending me, Tang San, was the most foolish decision he's ever made!"

The wooden cane slammed into the mud, splashing up a cloud of decaying leaves.

Yu Xiaogang walked ahead without saying a word or stopping him.

"And Xiao Wu," Tang San's voice suddenly softened a bit, "Once I deal with Ye Hua, she'll know who the right choice is!"

"Only the strong are worthy of her following!"

“Mistress,” Yu Xiaogang finally spoke, without turning his head, “watch your words!”

"Moreover, true strength is never bound by emotions!"

"Like me, as a teacher, have you ever seen me become obsessed with emotions in order to study theories? No, never!"

"So, having this kind of mentality only shows that you're not mature enough! What's so great about Xiao Wu that makes you so infatuated!"

“She’s different! She’s different from others!” Tang San argued.

"What's the difference?" Yu Xiaogang asked, displeased. "After death, all we have are bones. All living beings are equal!"

Tang San choked for a moment, then reluctantly shut his mouth.

But on that pale face, there was still undisguised resentment.

That was clearly the girl he fell in love with at first sight; fate seemed to be hinting that she was the most important girl in his life.

This! Should! Belong! To! Him!

Why is Ye Hua interfering in this?!

Behind the bushes.

Xiao Wu's fingers tightened one by one.

The originally loose palm gradually clenched into a tight fist.

"elder brother."

"Ok?"

"I think you're still too kind."

Ye Hua glanced sideways.

Xiao Wu's profile was taut, and the morning sun shone through the gaps in the leaves, casting dappled light and shadow on her face.

Her face, which should have been adorable, was now covered in frost, clearly indicating that she was quite angry with Tang San.

【Ding--】

[Xiao Wu's rescue rate +10%]

Current rescue status: 35%

[Detected that Xiao Wu has realized Tang San is lusting after her body, triggering a stage reward: Thousand Faces (Level 8 Soul Tool, below Super Douluo level, no one can see your true face; can disguise features such as face, clothing, martial soul, and soul rings)]

Ye Hua stared at the mask inside the jade bracelet and gasped.

Ninety-nine percent!

Rare find!

It's a weapon of mass murder and arson!

You'll definitely need that to knock someone unconscious in the future!

Moreover, there are very few Super Douluo on the Douluo Continent. Apart from the Spirit Hall's enshrined members, the Seagod Island's enshrined members, the Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and Tang Hao who is still in decline in Holy Soul Village, there are almost none!

These people dare not make any moves. They are either in seclusion to cultivate diligently, guarding their sect, or the entire sect is living in seclusion!