Douluo Continent: I am the Ice Archer, my ice power is invincible.

Chapter 55: You Can Tell She's Not Human at a Glance

Having witnessed Xiao Han's strength, Tang San and his group remained silent on their way back to the academy.

Ning Rongrong never played in the preliminary rounds, and Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing never used their Martial Soul Fusion Skill.

Nevertheless, they still made it into the top five, which gave them a lot of confidence.

Like the Spirit Hall Academy team, the Tianshui Academy team boasts a formidable lineup consisting of three Spirit Kings and four Spirit Masters.

Xiao Han alone possesses two thousand-year soul skills and two ten-thousand-year soul skills.

For Shrek Academy, another huge obstacle has been added to their path to winning the championship.

They have not yet played against Tianshui College.

Even if they meet, the outcome of that match will not affect their ranking.

As soon as Tang San returned to the academy, he saw Dugu Bo walking towards him.

"Little monsters, you're back."

"Old monster, you were looking for me?"

"Okay, let's talk."

The two arrived at a secluded corner of the academy.

Tang San asked:

"If I'm not mistaken, you came to find me because of Xiao Han?"

Dugu Bo nodded, his face grim.

"You mentioned before that if a young Soul Master consumes a suitable immortal herb, their cultivation speed will increase. When those girls from Tianshui Academy appeared, I was already a little suspicious. But after seeing Xiao Han's Soul Ring today, I'm even more suspicious. Do you think it's possible they consumed an immortal herb?"

Tang San smiled sinisterly; the opportunity to use someone else to do his dirty work had arrived.

"I was just about to tell you about this. Like you, I had my suspicions about those girls. Xiao Han's performance today further confirmed my suspicions. His fourth spirit ring has reached the ten-thousand-year level, which is something no ordinary spirit master can achieve. If a young spirit master consumes the Eight-Cornered Profound Ice Grass and the Blazing Apricot Blossom, along with herbs that enhance mental strength, his body will undergo tremendous changes, making it possible for him to achieve this."

After hearing Tang San's explanation, Dugu Bo flew into a rage.

"Now it seems that kid is the prime suspect!"

Dugu Bo suddenly frowned as if he had thought of something.

"However, before I lost those immortal herbs, that kid had already obtained his second spirit ring, and it was a thousand-year spirit ring that exceeded his body's limits. How did he do that? Could it be that he had already taken some kind of medicine that could modify his body back then?"

Tang San shook his head.

"That's what's puzzling me too. That guy is really strange, hard to figure out. If he's immune to Fatty's evil fire and my spider venom when we encounter the Tianshui Academy team, it means he's consumed those two immortal herbs."

Tang San knew that the Eight-Cornered Ice Grass and the Fiery Apricot Blossom could help people achieve immunity to both water and fire, and be immune to all poisons.

Dugu Bo smiled.

"The qualifiers are almost over, and you'll be facing them soon. But are you sure you want to play against them? You've already lost three matches, and the outcome of those matches won't affect your ranking. You'd be better off focusing your energy on the upcoming qualifying matches."

"I know."

"Little monster, to be honest, in my opinion, even if you're hiding your true strength, you still wouldn't be a match for them, because they haven't used their full power either."

Tang San frowned.

He certainly knew that.

Dugu Bo continued:

"I've said it before, winning the Soul Master Tournament is beyond your reach. Putting aside the Spirit Hall Academy team's formidable lineup, the Tianshui Academy is a mountain you can hardly climb. There's only one way you can win: if those two teams meet in the finals early, both will be severely injured, and you can reap the benefits. I'll spare that kid's life for now and see what happens when those two teams clash."

"So, you mean that even knowing Xiao Han consumed your immortal herb, you won't harm him?"

"That's right. He has already revealed his strength. Even if I don't kill him, someone else will."

"You mean the Spirit Hall?"

Dugu Bo nodded.

"Given Bibi Dong's methods, if he refuses to serve the Spirit Hall, he will only face death."

Tang San smiled.

Threatened by both Dugu Bo and the Spirit Hall, Xiao Han probably won't live much longer.

Dugu Bo was shrewd and seemed to have guessed Tang San's thoughts. He said coldly:

"That kid took my herbs, so it's highly likely he's involved. He might not be the womanizer, but he's definitely a beneficiary and has some connection to him. I won't let him go easily. Let's spare his life to deal with the Spirit Hall Academy team; it'll be good for you too."

"Old monster, you've thought things through very well."

"Oh, right, there's one more thing. I've thought about it a lot, and I'll tell you anyway."

Tang San suddenly had a bad feeling.

"What is it?"

"Your sister Xiao Wu is not human, but a 100,000-year-old soul beast that has taken human form."

"What?!"

Upon hearing this news, Tang San was stunned, as if struck by lightning.

"How...how is this possible?"

Dugu Bo shook his head and sighed:

"I know you two have known each other for a long time and have a deep bond. Although it's hard for you to accept, it's the truth. Flander and Grandmaster may not be able to sense the aura of a soul beast on her, but Sect Master Ning and Bone Douluo should know her true identity. You can also go and verify it with them."

Tang San was stunned.

Thinking back to how Xiao Wu obtained her spirit ring, it was indeed very suspicious. Perhaps she really wasn't human.

"Little monster, I'm kindly reminding you so you can prepare yourself mentally. I don't know why she would risk coming to the human world; perhaps it's out of curiosity, but it will cost her her life. The finals will be held at the border between the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire. High-ranking members of the Spirit Hall will be present, and any Title Douluo-level Soul Master will definitely be able to sense the Soul Beast aura emanating from her."

After hearing Dugu Bo's explanation, Tang San felt both relieved and fortunate.

Dugu Bo already knew Xiao Wu's true identity. He could have killed her and taken her 100,000-year-old soul bone, but he did not do so.

Clearly, this is a friend worth developing a deeper relationship with.

"Thank you for your frankness, senior."

"Little monster, why are you suddenly being so polite to me? This isn't like you at all."

"I am truly grateful to you. It's a pity that the Acacia Heartbreak Red flower in the Yin-Yang Well has been plucked. Do you have any way to help Xiao Wu conceal the aura of a soul beast?"

"There is a way. Taking my specially made pill might help her conceal her aura, but the effect will only last for about half a month."

Tang San looked delighted.

"Half a month is enough, as long as the Spirit Hall doesn't find out."

Dugu Bo tossed a pill to Tang San.

"There might be experts from the Spirit Hall infiltrated into Heaven Dou City. Let's give this to her first."

"Okay, thank you."

(End of this chapter)