Douluo: Blade Template, Death Omen Approaching

Chapter 55 The Calm Before the Storm (Together)

Meanwhile, on the other side,

On the bustling streets of Nottingham, crowds surged and noise rose and fell.

All sorts of pedestrians thronged the streets, some hurrying along, some strolling leisurely, and some trading and hawking their wares.

Amidst the bustling crowd, Xiao Wu's figure, who had secretly slipped out, appeared exceptionally agile.

She secretly slipped out of the academy. At this moment, she was no longer a student of that academy, but had transformed into a lively and cunning 100,000-year-old "rogue rabbit".

Her eyes sparkled with mischief, and a smug smile played on her lips, as if she had found her own playground in this sea of ​​people.

As a mischievous rabbit, she could actually be considered a social tyrant at this time!

Especially after meeting a handsome guy like Ren, she felt even more strongly that she couldn't give up on him!

So she carefully calculated the route Blade might take and arrived early at a prominent location on the main street of Nottingham.

Her eyes searched through the crowd, but after asking around for a while, she still couldn't find any clues!

This made her extremely anxious! If it weren't for dealing with that little rascal, she would have come out long ago!!

Soon, Xiao Wu didn't give up and met a wealthy woman who seemed incredibly melancholic and regretful.

She wanted to seize every opportunity, so she quickly stepped forward and, deliberately speaking in a soft, sweet tone, asked:

"Pretty lady, I'd like to ask you about someone. He seemed to have just been here, but I don't know where he went. Have you seen him?"

Her voice was like a spring breeze caressing the surface of a lake, gentle yet with a touch of playfulness, making one want to listen.

Xiao Wu's eyes were full of anticipation. She knew that to find the blade, this woman who seemed to have a story to tell might be the key clue.

Upon hearing this, the elegant and sophisticated woman slightly turned her head, her gaze falling on Xiao Wu.

The girl in front of me blinked her big eyes, her pouty pink lips and the slender finger lightly touching her lips, all revealing an innocent and adorable charm.

Her heartstrings were gently touched by this harmless gesture.

In an instant, the slightly gloomy mood that had been caused by missing that handsome young man was somewhat dispelled by this sudden inquiry.

The lady smiled slightly, her smile carrying a hint of tolerance and gentleness. Clearly, Xiao Wu's first impression had left a good impression on her.

She nodded gently and said in a soft, concerned tone:

"Little sister, please tell me. I'll definitely help if I can."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Wu's face immediately lit up with a bright smile, like a flower blooming in spring, radiant and full of life.

Her little head swayed gently from side to side, like a curious kitten trying to remember something.

Her eyes gleamed with contemplation, as if she were searching for every detail of the blade in her mind.

Finally, Xiaowu seemed to remember something. Her eyes lit up, and her excitement and joy were palpable. She almost jumped up and said in a vibrant voice:

"Yeah! He's a boy about my age, handsome, cool, and aloof. He doesn't talk much, and his clothes..."

"Hmm"

Xiao Wu frowned slightly as she tried to recall what Ren was wearing. She had forgotten to look at the handsome man's clothes, but she knew that his figure was indescribably perfect and slender, the kind that gave her a great sense of security!

Only then did I realize that I was completely attracted by his appearance and had overlooked such an important detail!

A blush crept across her face, as if she were embarrassed to admit that she had made such a mistake.

But soon, a glint of light flashed in her eyes, as if she had remembered something.

"He looks really cool in his clothes! Anyway, they're all black!"

Xiao Wu gently patted her head, her tone carrying a hint of certainty.

Her smile held a hint of playfulness, as if she were defending her memory.

Upon hearing this, the noblewoman barely hesitated; the image of the blade immediately flashed into her mind.

Her heart raced, her excitement almost uncontrollable, and her eyes shone with elation. She asked eagerly:

"Little sister! Are you talking about that handsome young man dressed in all black, with beautiful long pigtails and bandages on his hands?"

Her voice trembled slightly, clearly indicating that her memory of the blade was extremely vivid.

A blush crept onto the noblewoman's face. She seemed to be reminiscing about Ren's figure, and the excitement made her almost unable to control herself.

"What's your relationship?"

The lady pressed on, her curiosity fully ignited. She wanted to know what kind of connection existed between this young girl and the handsome young man who had captured her heart.

The noblewoman grew increasingly agitated. As she followed him, she kept wiping the drool from the corner of her mouth, her gaze never leaving the blade.

Although she only caught a fleeting glimpse of Ren's face!

But when tracking him, the blade's silhouette...

His signature bandages and long pigtails!

But it was deeply imprinted in her heart.

That impression was like words carved in stone, clear and profound, something she could never forget.

Xiao Wu had not expected the older sister to react so strongly. She blinked her long eyelashes involuntarily, her eyes revealing a hint of surprise and confusion.

She stood there, somewhat stunned, as if she were taken aback by this sudden surge of emotion.

After a long while, she came to her senses and stammered, "..."

"It's him!"

Xiao Wu's tone carried a hint of doubt, and her heart pounded slightly. For some reason, she felt that this older sister's attention to the blade seemed to be beyond the norm.

When the topic of her relationship with the handsome man came up, Xiao Wu frowned slightly, quickly weighing in her mind how to describe the relationship.

But soon, the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, and a sly glint flashed in her eyes.

In her opinion, since the handsome guy had just protected her,

So now Xiao Wu officially acknowledges that he is at least her brother!

Xiao Wu's tone became firm and confident. She looked proud and didn't blush or feel ashamed at all because of her little lie.

She straightened her chest and said loudly:

"He's my brother! I have to find him!"

Her voice revealed a firm determination, as if telling the older woman that her relationship with that handsome man was extraordinary.

Then, Xiao Wu's tone became expectant again. She stared intently at the noblewoman and eagerly pressed for an answer:

"Then, sister, do you know where he is?"

Her eyes were filled with anticipation, as if this older sister was the key to finding the blade.

Xiao Wu was filled with hope. She believed that as long as she found a handsome guy, she could continue her "pursuit of a brother".

Upon hearing Xiao Wu's words, the noblewoman's eyes instantly lit up with excitement. She had been troubled by her inability to find the blade, but now she seemed to see a glimmer of hope.

Her mood instantly shifted from disappointment to excitement, and the joy in her heart blossomed like fireworks.

She was secretly delighted. With this "brother-sister" relationship, wouldn't she be able to legitimately get close to the handsome young man who had captured her heart?

In this way, she could not only fulfill her own wish, but also show off to the noble ladies who had also been on the same journey and had a good impression of her.

Within aristocratic circles, a competitive spirit prevails, especially when everyone admires the same outstanding individual, making the competition even more intense.

The noblewoman in front of Xiaowu was no exception. She had already begun to plan that if the two siblings did not have a powerful background, she could bring them under her wing and make her competitors green with envy.

Even if you don't have any special skills, you can still be a precious ornament, slowly nurtured and grown, and everyone else will be envious!

"Great! Great! Great sister! Great brother!"

The noblewoman couldn't help but exclaim, her voice filled with joy and anticipation.

However, she quickly realized her lapse in composure and coughed lightly, trying to cover up her excitement.

"Ahem, I saw someone earlier, probably your brother, but I don't know where he went."

The lady regained a semblance of composure, trying to keep her tone calm, but the gleam in her eyes betrayed her inner excitement.

She was already starting to think about how to use this opportunity not only to see Ren again, but also to get to know this handsome young man who fascinated her more deeply through Xiao Wu.

The lady's mind raced; she knew she had to be careful not to scare away these two "treasures" in her eyes.

"By the way, how are things at your family's financial situation?"

The noblewoman's tone carried a hint of unintentional probing, her eyes scanning Xiao Wu as if assessing something.

"I've met many people. Since you say you don't know where he went, based on your circumstances and habits, I can deduce where he might have gone! I know Nottingham very well!"

She smiled, her eyes sparkling with confidence, as if she had absolute faith in her reasoning abilities.

"Don't worry! It's a sure thing! I can take you to search place by place!"

Xiao Wu, a soul beast who had lived for 100,000 years, immediately sensed something was wrong upon hearing the noblewoman's words.

Her intuition told her that this wealthy woman definitely had other plans, as if she really treated her like a six-year-old child and wanted to easily fool her.

Alarm bells rang in Xiao Wu's mind. If she really revealed that she had no background, wouldn't she be walking into a trap and being kidnapped by this noblewoman without knowing who to complain to?

She thought to herself, "Looks like there's another person with designs on the handsome guy I like!"

After all, even a "rogue rabbit" like her, who has lived for 100,000 years and seen all sorts of big scenes, is smitten with handsome men, let alone these mortals who only have a lifespan of a hundred years.

Xiao Wu felt a mix of helplessness and pride. After all, it was their first meeting, and the handsome man's charm had even captivated an old monster like her. How much more so would these ordinary mortals? Mortals who could only live to be a hundred?

She didn't want to create unnecessary trouble for herself, nor was she the type to willingly invite problems upon herself.

She simply imitated the haughty demeanor of those aristocratic young ladies, hands on hips, chin slightly raised, her tone carrying a hint of smugness and disdain.

"Hmph, my brother was recognized as the sole heir of the family two and a half years ago! He single-handedly fought his way out from so many outstanding geniuses! He's incredibly talented!"

Xiao Wu raised her voice a few decibels and began to make up stories, as if showing off her illustrious status as a blade, while also revealing a sense of pride.

"He came to Nottingham City for sightseeing today, and I secretly followed him, but I accidentally lost him."

Her tone carried a hint of frustration, as if she were genuinely upset about losing her brother.

Xiao Wu abruptly changed the subject, her gaze fixed on the wealthy woman, her tone carrying a hint of provocation:

"Sister, you probably can't guess where he went! Since you don't know and you still want to guess, forget it, I'll go find him myself, no need to trouble you!"

But, no sooner had the words left his mouth than...

Suddenly!

Xiao Wu, who was preparing to leave

She felt an intense sense of pressure in an instant, as if an invisible force was locking her in place.

Her body stiffened instantly, like a prey being targeted by a beast, rendering it unable to move.

That glance was only a fleeting moment, but it was enough to fill Xiao Wu with terror! She felt like a shadow exposed to the sunlight, with nowhere to hide.

This feeling was as if a Title Douluo had discovered her, a 100,000-year-old soul beast, causing her to break out in a cold sweat instantly. She couldn't take a single step away from the noblewoman, her body seemingly frozen in place!

"Hey, little sister, don't go! I can help!"

Realizing she had offended Xiao Wu, the noblewoman urgently called out to her, her tone pleading and reluctant.

"Believe me, and I'll be honest, I actually want to get to know your brother too! No other intentions!"

The noblewoman finished speaking, but Xiaowu's heart was in turmoil.

She swallowed hard in fear; the oppressive feeling forced her to react quickly.

She quickly grabbed the hand of the seemingly well-connected woman, trying to use her body to block the gaze that made her heart race.

"Okay, sister, come with me. Thank you in advance."

Xiao Wu's voice trembled slightly, her hands gripped the noblewoman tightly, and her eyes revealed pleading and fear.

She knew she needed a shield at that moment, and this noblewoman was undoubtedly the best choice.

Xiao Wu's heart raced. She wasn't sure who the gaze belonged to, nor whether the other person had truly discovered her real identity.

But at this moment, she could only grit her teeth and rely on the noblewoman's power in the hope of finding the blade safely and getting rid of the oppressive feeling that made her uneasy.

When the noblewoman saw Xiaowu's sudden change in attitude, although she was a little puzzled, a joyful smile immediately appeared on her face.

She quickly grabbed Xiao Wu's hand tightly, her eyes sparkling with excitement, and said with a smile:

"Alright, little sister, since he came here for sightseeing, he's probably tired now. Given his status, I think there's only one place where we're most likely to find him!"

The noblewoman's tone carried a hint of smugness, as if she had already anticipated where Blade might be. Her smile revealed a sense of confidence, as if she was certain of finding Blade.

Xiao Wu had no time to consider the implied meaning of the noblewoman's words. Her mind was completely occupied by the sudden sense of oppression, and she only wanted to leave this place that made her feel uneasy as soon as possible.

She urged eagerly, "Okay, okay, hurry up, sister, let's go!"

Xiao Wu's voice carried a hint of anxiety, and her hands trembled slightly as she tightly gripped the noblewoman's hand, as if it were her only lifeline.

All she wanted was to find the blade as soon as possible and escape that unsettling gaze.

On the other side, Tang Hao, who was secretly observing, clearly heard their conversation. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and a glint of light flashed in his eyes.

He murmured softly, his voice tinged with a hint of mockery and anticipation:

"A 100,000-year-old soul beast with a powerful background? Brother?"

"What a huge joke."

"I'd like to see what kind of powerful family you have as a background."

A meaningful smile curled at the corner of his mouth, as if everything was under his control.

"Hehe, son, Dad will keep a close eye on her for you."

"After all, it's been at least 100,000 years."

As soon as he finished speaking, Tang Hao's figure disappeared from the spot, like a gust of wind, without a sound.

He continued to secretly follow Xiao Wu, the 100,000-year-old soul ring destined to become the bride for his beloved son.

Tang Hao had already begun to plan how to incorporate this 100,000-year-old soul beast into his scheme, thus adding a powerful force to his son Tang San.

At that moment, he was unaware that a figure filled with murderous intent was approaching him from the direction he was heading!

Tang Hao's death is imminent!

(End of this chapter)