Douluo Continent I: Martial Soul Demon Void Luo, adaptable to all things!

Mo Le looked at Meng Yiran in front of him, and his smile grew even wider.

Meng Yiran, Meng Yiran, to be chosen as an experiment... I mean, to become the first person on the continent to obtain a soul spirit, that's quite an honor and an incredible stroke of luck!

Prejudice in people's hearts is a mountain...

Originally, he planned to have Oscar be the first one to possess a spirit. After all, giving a support-type Soul Master a Soul Spirit would be an incredible opportunity for Oscar.

But unexpectedly, Snake Granny Chaotianxiang and her granddaughter Meng Yiran appeared out of nowhere, this lively grandmother and granddaughter duo. Coincidentally, Meng Yiran just happened to meet the requirements for the experimental subject.

His cultivation had reached a bottleneck, and it was the perfect time for him to absorb a thousand-year-old soul ring...

Now that you're here, you're not leaving!

Hehehe—

At the same time, Meng Yiran secretly glanced at Mo Le and saw that the other party was looking at her and smiling so brightly. At this moment, she became more and more certain.

He definitely likes me!

Meng Yiran's lips curled up, but she deliberately suppressed it, unable to laugh.

She maintained a cold exterior, but inside she was thinking, "Hmph, are you captivated by me?"

As expected of me.

Even such a genius (Mo Le) eventually had to fall at my feet after witnessing my charm.

Mo Le: The perfect lab rat.

Meng Yiran: He fell in love with me at first sight.

Meanwhile, the Shrek members watched the spectacle with great interest.

Xiao Wu, cracking open some melon seeds she'd somehow found, whispered to Tang San.

"Hey mistress, don't you think Mo Le's smile looks a bit like a villain's?"

As Mo Le's good brother, Tang San could naturally guess what he was thinking at this moment; the other party was trying to cause trouble.

"...I think Brother Le must have his reasons and deeper meanings for doing this."

Xiao Wu smiled upon hearing this.

"I think he's seriously ill. Look at the way he's smiling, he looks so silly."

Oscar, Ma Hongjun, and Dai Mubai exchanged a glance and smiled knowingly. At times like this, it was best to just watch quietly and enjoy the show. Zhao Wuji crossed his arms, but a slight smile played on his lips. Zhu Zhuqing remained aloof, her gaze sweeping between Mo Le and Meng Yiran before shifting away, finding it utterly uninteresting.

However, among the onlookers in this row, there was one person who was not so calm.

Ning Rongrong stood in the crowd, her expression slightly somber, her lips pressed into a straight line.

Her gaze was fixed on Mo Le, watching his smiling expression as he spoke to Meng Yiran, watching him fearlessly try the poison, and watching the way he calmly reached out his hand.

She couldn't explain why she felt so choked up inside.

Mo Le is like this with everyone, whether it's Oscar, Ma Hongjun, or Tang San. He's always so peaceful, cheerful, and open with everyone.

But this time, she just felt...not quite right.

Watching Mo Le's behavior, she felt as if she had seen her own dog suddenly run up to someone and wag its tail and fawn over them, licking that person frantically.

Upon seeing this, she inexplicably felt a sense of suffocation.

Especially when she saw Meng Yiran blush, Ning Rongrong's brows furrowed involuntarily, and her fingers unconsciously tightened around the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda.

"Rongrong?"

Xiao Wu noticed her unusual expression and leaned closer to ask in a low voice, "What's wrong? You don't look well."

"It's nothing," Ning Rongrong said, turning her face away indifferently.

"I just think he's being nosy."

Xiao Wu blinked, then glanced at Mo Le, who was talking to Meng Yiran in the distance, and then at Ning Rongrong's slightly reddened ear tips. A meaningful smile slowly curved her lips.

"Oh~"

She trailed off, not pressing the matter further. Those who understand, understand.

Meanwhile, on the other side.

"Ahem, since my granddaughter still chooses to join your esteemed academy, we'll take our leave now. I'll bring the old man with me to escort her to the academy for registration later."

As the old woman spoke, she turned around, grabbed Meng Yiran's wrist with one hand, and made as if to leave.

She knew she had to leave. If she didn't, her granddaughter might be kidnapped.

Although this is a good thing, Chao Tianxiang is an experienced woman who knows that a woman shouldn't be too proactive, as that would be too degrading.

"Wait a minute, senior, please wait."

Mo Le stepped forward, raising his right hand slightly as if to ask her to stay.

The snake woman paused, turned her head to look at him, and raised her eyebrows slightly.

Meng Yiran also turned around, her eyes filled with anticipation.

"Yiran, may I call you that?" Mo Le asked with a smile and a gentle tone.

Meng Yiran's heart skipped a beat, but she remained expressionless.

"what ever."

She appeared calm, but inside she was overjoyed.

Mo Le nodded.

"Since we still need to acquire a third spirit ring, there's no need to trouble you further, senior. Isn't this readily available? I think we should let her absorb this Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent."

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The room fell silent upon hearing this.

Xiao Wu, who was the first to come to her senses, was the first to get angry.

She suddenly darted out from beside Tang San, hands on her hips, glaring at Mo Le.

"Mo Le, are you awake?!"

Tang San quickly reached out and grabbed her arm, whispering, "Xiao Wu, don't rush, let's hear what Brother Le has to say first."

"What are you listening to! Look at the way he's acting!"

Xiao Wu, who had been pulled back, turned around and pointed angrily at Mo Le, "Is it really necessary? Is it really necessary to be such a simp! He's already willing to give up the Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent meant for Xiao Ao, is he going to give up his own life and die for her next?"

As she spoke, she suddenly turned around, glared at Mo Le, and spoke again angrily.

"Mo Le, you are inherently evil, I despise you! Now I finally understand! You are..."

Mo Le didn't turn around, but the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up slightly.

Yes, he laughed, he was so angry he couldn't suppress his laughter.

Mo Le knew that Xiao Wu, who knew him well, was playing along, but her cursing was definitely mixed with personal grudges. He cursed inwardly, "You damned rabbit, that plate of rabbit meat was rightfully yours!"

At the same time, he put his right hand behind his back and made a gesture towards Tang San.

Tang San understood immediately, pulled Xiao Wu to his side, and whispered a few words in her ear.

Xiao Wu's feigned anger gradually subsided. Although she was still muttering to herself, she stopped shouting.

Mo Le tilted his head slightly, his gaze sweeping over Dai Mubai, Oscar, Ma Hongjun, and the others, a deep meaning flashing in his eyes. Dai Mubai was the first to react, exchanging glances with Oscar and Ma Hongjun, signaling them to be quiet.

Although they were full of questions, they chose to wait and see.

Zhao Wuji wondered, what is Mo Le up to?

Zhu Zhuqing maintains an OMO (Online-Merge-Offline) stance.

Ning Rongrong appears calm on the outside, but no one knows what's going on in her heart.

After calming down his own side, Mo Le turned back to Snake Granny and Meng Yiran, his smile unchanged.

He's about to start conning people.