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

Ye Hua smiled faintly, took out several bulging money pouches from the jade bracelet, and stuffed all the money from the Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moon into Wang Sheng's hand.

Wang Sheng was stunned. "Brother Ye Hua, this..."

“Of course it’s a fee for your hard work,” Ye Hua patted Wang Sheng on the shoulder. “Hey, you can’t refuse this time. I’ll feel guilty if you don’t accept it.”

"We're friends, it's not good to make a friend feel guilty."

"Take this money to buy resources. You don't need to work as students anymore. Focus on your cultivation."

Wang Sheng gripped the heavy money bag and bit his lip.

The other students working behind him looked at each other, their eyes reddening.

Honestly, they were the lowest-ranking group in the college, working-study students.

He had no background, no resources, and not even money to eat; his martial spirits were all second-rate.

At Notting College, they are just insignificant specks of dust, easily stepped on by anyone.

No one has ever casually handed them such a large sum of money before.

"Brother Ye Hua," Wang Sheng said solemnly, tucking the money pouch into his pocket, "thank you!"

Ye Hua reached out and patted Wang Sheng on the shoulder, "Don't be so polite. I'm your older brother. Would I stand by and watch my brother be wronged or bullied?"

"Alright, stop making it sound like a life-or-death situation. Go back and get a good night's sleep. Starting tomorrow, you're no longer work-study students being manipulated for money."

"Go back, and remember to avoid Director Su. Ignorance is no excuse, so don't expose him or make things difficult for him."

"Yes!"

Wang Sheng and the others responded in unison, then turned and disappeared into the night.

The courtyard fell silent again.

Xiao Wu brought over two cups of hot tea and handed one to Ye Hua.

"Brother, do you think Tang San will calm down for a while after suffering such a big loss this time?"

Ye Hua took the teacup, took a small sip, and said, "Impossible."

Xiao Wu frowned deeply. "Why? He was beaten up like that, and he still dares to cause trouble?"

"It is precisely because he was beaten like this that he is even less likely to let it go. Tang San is a person who never looks for the reasons within himself."

"He will only feel that others have harmed him and that the world owes him something. The more miserable he is, the deeper his hatred will be, and he will want to take revenge on the whole world."

Xiao Wu was silent for a moment, then sighed softly.

"Brother, he's so annoying!"

"You always look at me like that!"

"We heard it in the Soul Hunter Forest too, that he... he has those kinds of feelings for me!"

Ye Hua patted his head affectionately, "Don't worry, I'm here, nothing will happen."

"Mmm." Xiao Wu also sat down on the sofa and rested her head on Ye Hua's shoulder.

【Ding--】

[Xiao Wu's rescue rate +5%]

Current rescue status: 50%

[The interim reward will be issued when the rescue progress reaches 60%. Please continue your efforts.]

Ye Hua withdrew his gaze and gently patted Xiao Wu's head. "It's getting late, go back to sleep."

Xiao Wu blushed, slapped his hand away, dropped the teacup, and ran back to her room.

The door closed, and Ye Hua sat alone in the living room, carefully observing the moonlit night over the Twenty-Four Bridges.

Twenty-four gemstones gleamed warmly in the moonlight, and Yu Xiaogang's life savings lay in his palm.

"This stuff is good, but it's difficult to handle."

Ye Hua frowned slightly.

The moonlit night over the Twenty-Four Bridges is too dazzling.

If he dares to wear it out, it's like telling everyone that the thief who robbed the master is none other than Ye Hua!

But what if you don't wear it and just stay at home to have a baby?

Selling it would be even worse, for the same reason as wearing it out.

After all, the Golden Trio was renowned back then, and Ye Hua didn't believe that everyone in the world was blind and no one could recognize that this was a master's work.

Just as he was caught in a dilemma—

【Ding--】

[Host detected to have acquired the special item "Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moonlit Night," triggering a hidden exchange option]

The consumable item "Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moon" can be exchanged for one Super Douluo Guardian.

[Note: Not a trial card! Not a fragment! Permanent guardian! Loyalty maxed out! Never betrays!]

Ye Hua's pupils trembled.

A level 96 Super Douluo?

A powerhouse of this level stands at the very top of the pyramid across the entire Douluo Continent.

"exchange!"

Ye Hua did not hesitate.

He already has the jade bracelet with unlimited storage, so there's no need for him to be reluctant to part with the Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moon.

The moonlit night over the Twenty-Four Bridges in my hand turned into starlight and dissipated into the night sky.

At the same time, a dark golden light exploded in front of him, and a burly figure condensed and took shape in the light.

The newcomer was an elderly man of about sixty years old, tall and broad-shouldered, with long, disheveled white hair cascading over his shoulders.

He had a square face, thick eyebrows, and eyes with a restrained, piercing gaze. He exuded an imposing presence without being angry. He wore a dark red outfit and carried a heavy sword as tall as himself.

The old man bowed, his right fist pressed against his chest, and said, "This old man, Tie Xiong, greets His Majesty."

"My martial soul is the Iron-Blooded Heavy Sword, a level 96 Power Attack-type Title Douluo, titled Iron-Blooded."

"From this day forward, I am Your Majesty's protector. With me here, no villain will be able to harm you!"

Looking at the sturdy old man before him, Ye Hua finally felt the weight lifted from his heart.

Ever since he became Tang San's enemy, Tang Hao has been the sword of Damocles hanging over his head, but things are different now.

Tang Hao was only level 95 and was too injured to use his ring.

With a Super Douluo protecting him, he no longer needs to worry about Tang Hao killing him!

"Old Tie, from now on you will stay by my side. Conceal your presence and do not reveal your strength. I will naturally tell you when I need you to take action."

"However, sometimes I don't have time to say anything, and you need to step in at the right time. You'll have to decide for yourself."

Tie Xiong nodded. "Yes, my lord."

Ye Hua nodded in satisfaction, then turned and went into the house.

Tonight, I can finally get a good night's sleep!

But what he didn't know was...

Meanwhile, at Notting Junior Soul Master Academy, in the Master's office.

Yu Xiaogang, wrapped in an old robe, sat alone in a chair, staring blankly at the opposite wall.

Tang San had already been sent back to rest. The child's bones were mostly broken, and if he wasn't properly cared for, he might develop chronic illnesses.

But just as he was lost in thought, the office door was suddenly pushed open from the outside.

Without knocking or any warning, a burly middle-aged man strode in.

He was dressed in tattered burlap clothes, had a stubble beard, and his hair was messy and greasy, as if he hadn't washed it in years. He reeked of a mixture of cheap alcohol and sweat.

"Master, how have you been?"

Chapter 18 Tang Hao's Night Raid

Upon hearing that familiar yet unfamiliar voice and seeing the weathered face before him, Yu Xiaogang suddenly stood up, his pupils shrinking sharply!

"Tang...Tang Hao?"

"No, no, no, Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty, what brings you here?"

Tang Hao's gaze swept across Yu Xiaogang's face, his brows furrowing, but he didn't say much. "Of course I came to see Xiao San. I heard that the child has become your apprentice."

“Yes…” Yu Xiaogang was unsure of Tang Hao’s attitude and felt uneasy, thinking that Tang Hao looked down on him.

“Master, Master,” Tang Hao repeatedly murmured, “You possess wisdom that is beyond the reach of others.”

"I trust you with my mistress."