Douro Continent

Chapter 386 The Phoenix's Wildness (Part 2)

Combining combat training with education is undoubtedly the most effective approach. The master's words weren't just directed at Ma Hongjun; they also extended to Dai Mubai and several other offensive-type Soul Masters standing nearby.

"Alright, we can leave now." The master waved his hand and led everyone towards the rest area.

Just then, a fiery red figure suddenly appeared in front of everyone, blocking their path. This person appeared abruptly, almost instantly blocking the Shrek Academy team's way.

Upon seeing this person, the master couldn't help but reveal a faint smile, his gaze falling on Tang San, whose body had basically recovered.

The fiery red figure was none other than Huo Wu, the vice-captain of the Blazing Fire Academy team, who resembled a dazzling flame and possessed the magical Naruto martial soul.

Gazing at the Shrek Academy team, who had just achieved six consecutive victories, Huo Wu bit her lip, making no attempt to conceal her purpose, her gaze fixed on Tang San with a hint of fervor. However, the defiant anger and rebelliousness that once filled her eyes seemed to have vanished. Her gaze now held a more complex quality.

"Miss Huowu, is there something you need?" It was Dai Mubai, the team leader, who spoke.

Huo Wu's gaze swept over Dai Mubai, she nodded, and said to Tang San, "Tang San, I want to talk to you."

The eyes of the other six members of the Shrek Seven Devils and the four reserve members immediately focused on Tang San. Tang San himself was slightly surprised, his brows furrowing slightly. "Is there something we can't say here?"

Huo Wu shook her head. "I want to talk to you alone."

Tang San suddenly felt a sharp pain in his waist. Turning his head, he saw Xiao Wu looking at him with considerable displeasure, her gaze seemingly holding something deeper. Dai Mubai, on the other hand, felt somewhat helpless. Among the Shrek Seven Devils, in terms of looks, Tang San was only slightly better than Ma Hongjun. Whether it was Oscar's inhuman handsomeness or Dai Mubai's alluring charm, both were clearly more attractive to girls.

Huo Wu was undoubtedly an exceptionally beautiful young woman. At nineteen, she had already blossomed into a graceful and elegant lady, her figure perfectly proportioned thanks to her rigorous training. Even Dai Mubai, who had admired countless women, couldn't help but have some feelings for her. If it weren't for Zhu Zhuqing's presence, he might have launched a pursuit.

What Dai Mubai couldn't understand was that ever since the two teams met, Huo Wu's attention seemed to be constantly focused on Tang San, whose appearance wasn't particularly outstanding. Although Tang San was very strong, it made Dai Mubai somewhat doubt his own charm. Later, everyone learned that the main reason Huo Wu paid so much attention to Tang San was the blow he had dealt her. Huo Wu was an extremely competitive girl; the more someone flattered her, the less she cared. Tang San's actions during the first major academy team battle had been a huge blow to her, which led to Huo Wu only having eyes for Tang San.

The master looked at Tang San, then at Huo Wu, and said, "Go ahead, and go back later."

Tang San then walked towards Huo Wu. Xiao Wu's face showed a hint of anxiety and a special expression. She wanted to say something, but was stopped by Master's gaze.

"Let's go back." Led by the master, the rest of the Shrek Academy students headed towards the camp.

They hadn't gone far when Xiao Wu couldn't help but ask, "Master, why did you let Xiao San and that Huo Wu talk alone? Hasn't she hurt Xiao San enough?"

The master looked at Xiaowu meaningfully and said, "She poses absolutely no threat to the mistress, that's the first point. Secondly, child, you must remember, a man's heart cannot be bound; what's yours will always be yours. Trust is the foundation of a relationship. The mistress is a very loyal person; you've been together for seven or eight years, can't you see that? In her heart, no one can replace you."

Changing the subject, the master's gaze drifted to Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing. "Of course, people are different. Different approaches are needed for men with different personalities. The key is to first understand their personalities. You are growing up day by day, and your emotions are still developing. I hope that you will not let emotional problems affect your future. I hope that each of your talents can be developed to the fullest extent."

Huo Wu looked at Tang San, who had a calm expression and was wearing a turquoise team uniform, and her eyes changed slightly. "Come with me." After saying that, she turned around and walked towards the rest area.

Although Tang San found it strange that Huo Wu came to find him, he still followed Huo Wu into the rest area.

Huo Wu walked until she reached a quiet corner in the rest area before stopping. The qualifying matches outside were still ongoing, with students from various academies watching. This so-called rest area was actually a specially designated camp for pre-match preparation. There weren't many people there at the moment.

Stopping in her tracks, Huo Wu turned to look at Tang San, her expression softening considerably. "Is your injury healed?"

Tang San nodded silently. "I'm basically healed." Even he was surprised by his body's healing ability. Not to mention his skin and flesh, even the Eight Spider Lances, which had developed some minor cracks from the explosion, had completely healed. If it weren't for Grandmaster's repeated insistence that he not fight again, Tang San would have had no problem participating in the advancement competition.

Huo Wu seemed relieved. "That's good."

Tang San was a little confused. "You called me here just to ask this?"

Huo Wu glanced at Tang San and felt a wave of discouragement. From childhood to adulthood, although she had always pursued strength and worked hard to cultivate, she was also full of confidence in her appearance. She had never seen any boy show impatience when facing her, but Tang San gave her that feeling at this moment.

"You really don't want to talk to me?" Huo Wu's familiar fiery temper seemed to be starting to flare up again.

Tang San shook his head. "That's not it. I just don't understand what we have to say to each other, after all, we're competitors."

"Why are you acting like a block of wood? Are you even a normal person?" Huo Wu never understood the meaning of subtlety and directly voiced her thoughts.

Tang San frowned. "If you're willing to say it that way, there's nothing wrong with that. It seems like there aren't many normal people who can participate in the advancement competition. Besides, our Shrek Academy has always been known for producing monsters."

"You..." Huo Wu was speechless, then thought about it and realized that Tang San was right; he really wasn't a normal person. How could a normal person possess such strength, and even a fourth spirit ring of ten thousand years?

Tang San looked at Huo Wu, who seemed about to explode again, and said calmly, "If there's nothing else, I'd like to head back."

"Wait a minute." Seeing that Tang San was about to leave, Huo Wu quickly called out to him, "Do you think I'm that impatient with you? You can leave, but answer one question for me first."

Looking at the stunningly beautiful woman in fiery red blocking his way, Tang San said, "Ask away."

Staring intently into Tang San's eyes, Huo Wu asked in a deep voice, "Why did you save me that day? Why did you shield me from the attack with your own body? I was about to attack you!"

Tang San looked at Huo Wu in surprise, "This is your problem? And the reason you called me here?"

Huo Wu nodded. "I guess so."

Tang San said somewhat helplessly, "You are my opponent, that's true, but you are not my enemy. You launched that attack only to win. We don't have any deep-seated hatred between us, and besides, you're a woman. What good would it do me if you died? It would only exacerbate the conflict between our two academies. I certainly won't die if I take the hit, so saving you is perfectly normal."

"That's all?" Huo Wu stared blankly at Tang San, realizing that Tang San's answer was completely different from what she had imagined.

After Tang San saved her that day, albeit at the cost of his own serious injury, Huo Wu thought a lot. Her first thought was that Tang San had fallen for her. Many people pursued Huo Wu like Feng Xiaotian, but even more harbored secret crushes. This was the first thing that came to Huo Wu's mind, driven by habitual thinking. Today, she came to find Tang San to hear what he had to say. In her mind, even if Tang San wasn't good at sweet talk, he would surely show some affection for her.

But to everyone's surprise, Tang San described it as a matter of self-interest, seemingly not caring at all about what happened that day.

Seeing Huo Wu's dazed expression, Tang San decided not to linger. At that moment, all he could think about was the strange expression on Xiao Wu's face when she left. He was also afraid that Xiao Wu might overthink things. So, taking advantage of Huo Wu's dazed state, he turned and left.

"Tang San!" Huo Wu suddenly snapped out of her daze and hurriedly went to chase after him.

Hearing her cry, Tang San instinctively turned around. But Huo Wu's movements were too sudden, and the two almost collided.

To protect herself, Huo Wu instinctively braced her hands against Tang San's chest, while Tang San grabbed Huo Wu's shoulders to avoid being bumped into. The distance between them instantly shrunk to the point where their breaths could be heard.

(End of this chapter)