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Chapter 115 Chen Hong!!! You've robbed me of all love!!! [Bonus Chapter for 1100 Subscriptions]

Amidst the pallor of everyone else, the Titan Giant Ape, with a strange expression, grabbed Xiao Wu, who was standing frozen in place, and ran off into the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest without looking back.

Before leaving, the Titan Ape reassured everyone, "Don't worry! As long as I'm in a good mood, I won't harm your companions!"

After saying that, amidst a violent earthquake, the Titan Ape grabbed Xiao Wu and disappeared into the long, dark forest!

All that remained was Tang San, kneeling in agony and screaming pitifully, and Chen Hong, who reached out to stop them, his back to the crowd.

"Xiao Wu!!!" Tang San's cry was both pitiful and furious!

Chen Hong stood with his back to everyone, silent, but his eyes were mysterious and profound.

Although Tang San's screams were quite pitiful and a bit too loud for Chen Hong's ears, Chen Hong actually found the pitiful screams somewhat pleasant.

After all, when people are happy, they are in high spirits and find a special kind of fun in everything they see and hear.

The Titan Ape was still too inexperienced; after all, that intelligence didn't belong to it, and it used it awkwardly and clumsily.

If Chen Hong doesn't add logic to the Titan Ape's actions, then the Titan Ape's 'random' capture of Xiao Wu, whether it's truly random or not, will bring Xiao Wu into the sight of other forces, and they will subconsciously wonder why the Titan Ape specifically chose to capture Xiao Wu, ultimately exposing Xiao Wu's identity.

However, Chen Hong chose to justify the Titan Ape's actions, adding more intrigue to its kidnapping of Xiao Wu. Although some people would still suspect Xiao Wu, their numbers would be significantly smaller, as most people's attention would be drawn to Chen Hong's image as a villain who "voluntarily abandoned his companion."

After all, most people prefer to stand on moral high ground and criticize others, enjoying the legitimacy of infringing on others' interests through legitimate means. Undoubtedly, Chen Hong, who acts like a complete villain, can satisfy most people's need for a "righteous hero," thus suppressing negative attention towards Xiao Wu and turning it into sympathy.

Moreover, Chen Hong's "choice" itself is two-sided and controversial, but it won't necessarily lead to a completely negative reputation among Soul Masters. As for ordinary civilians, it won't cause much of a stir either.

That's just how people are; some criticize, some reflect, and some stand out from the crowd.

As long as Chen Hong can guarantee that he can continue to provide more advanced soul tools to everyone on the Douluo Continent, then great scholars will naturally come to debate with him.

At that time, all sorts of nonsense will come out, like he bore the blame alone for others, a lonely leader, and so on.

At this point, who still cares about Xiao Wu?

Chen Hong's purpose in finding loopholes in the Titan Ape's behavioral logic was to create conditions for Xiao Wu's return.

Although he was still unsure what Xiao Wu was, his intuition told him that Xiao Wu was definitely not normal and that there was something special about her.

Well, even if there's nothing else, Chen Hong can still use this to befriend the Titan Ape and Xiao Wu. Of course, the prerequisite is that after the Titan Ape reverts to its stupid mode, it can still understand the deeper meaning behind Chen Hong's designation of a target for it.

However, if the Titan Ape in its "idiot mode" still complains about Chen Hong, Xiao Wu should be able to understand, right? Even if Xiao Wu doesn't understand, it doesn't matter, Chen Hong still has the Sage's Divine Rune, which opens the window of wisdom for the idiots.

Just as Chen Hong was pondering how to make contact with the Soul Beast King in the Star Dou Great Forest, a voice filled with anger and resentment rang out from behind him, causing him to frown slightly.

"Chen Hong!!!" Tang San, who watched as the Titan Ape took the terrified Xiao Wu away from him, put his hands on the ground, his eyes bloodshot, and stared intently at Chen Hong's back.

"Chen Hong!!! You've made me lose all love!!!" Amidst the complicated gazes of the rest of Shrek Academy, Tang San stared intently at Chen Hong's retreating figure with bloodshot eyes!

If Chen Hong hadn't spoken, and Xiao Wu had been 'randomly' captured by the Titan Ape, Tang San wouldn't have been so angry with Chen Hong!

Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, who were beside Tang San, looked at Chen Hong, who was standing with his back to everyone, with complicated expressions. They didn't know why Chen Hong had said those words, but on the one hand, they were saddened by the loss of Xiao Wu, and on the other hand, they felt a sense of relief that they had survived a disaster because of Chen Hong's protection.

When the Titan Ape said it would choose one of the three of them, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing's hearts jumped into their throats.

The Titan Giant Ape, a 100,000-year-old soul beast, was something they could not even imagine. With the Titan Giant Ape blocking their way, the entire Shrek team was unable to escape from its clutches, as it could kill most of them almost instantly.

Faced with this powerless situation, it was impossible for the Shrek Seven Devils not to have some thoughts when they learned that sacrificing just one person could save the rest. They simply wouldn't voice them directly. They could silently accept the team's annihilation, or they could silently accept Chen Hong making the choice for them.

They can remain silent and accept any outcome, even their own death. But they cannot voluntarily suggest that someone should die. Moreover, the Titan Ape's power is such that it doesn't accept their objections. Even if they were given a choice between three options, or even seven, the Titan Ape wouldn't listen to them.

However, Chen Hong did it for them without them having to, and even named them by name.

Although they felt saddened by Xiao Wu's sacrifice, they couldn't harbor any resentment towards Chen Hong, who was willing to bear the moral burden for the entire Shrek team.

Because they could understand the psychological pressure Chen Hong was under when he said those words. Therefore, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing were deeply moved by Chen Hong's willingness to step forward and spare them the torment of the "one peach, three warriors" dilemma.

However, there was one person who felt absolutely nothing towards Chen Hong!

"Chen Hong!!! Ah!!!! Xiao Wu!!! I'm going to save you!!" Tang San's eyes were bloodshot, and painful tears streamed down his face. As he shouted these words, Tang San got up from the ground with a cold face, and a determined look flashed in his red eyes!

"Wait for me! Xiao Wu!! I will definitely save you!!!" After saying this, Tang San glared fiercely at Chen Hong, who had his back to him, and then resolutely bid farewell to his other companions.

The rest of the Shrek team: "."

They saw the determination in Tang San's eyes, understood his decision, and could only offer their blessings as they watched him disappear into the vast night.

At this moment, Chen Hong also turned around to look at Tang San's departing figure, scratching his head with both hands, three big question marks appearing above his head: ???

So you spend all your time with Xiao Wu without knowing that her true identity might be a soul beast?

Now I understand why Xiao Wu kept questioning me about soul beasts all the way through the Star Dou Great Forest!

Chen Hong watched Tang San's rapidly receding figure, opened his mouth, but ultimately said nothing.

However, he noticed the sadness in Ning Rongrong and the others' eyes, so he turned his gaze and said, "The people from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will be here soon. You wait where you are."

"Uncle, let's go, follow Tang San!"

Under the watchful eyes of Shrek and his group, Ning Quan led Chen Hong and headed in the direction Tang San had left in.

It's unrealistic for Tang San to think he can snatch Xiao Wu back from the Titan Ape through his own efforts, even though the Titan Ape roared before leaving that he would let Xiao Wu go if he was in a good mood.

None of these reasons are reasonable, and Chen Hong needs to find a way to excuse Tang San's behavior.

Furthermore, if we assume that Xiao Wu is a soul beast, then Chen Hong instantly understood why the Titan Giant Ape insisted on taking Xiao Wu away!

Because the signal flare he just fired was one that Ning Quan possessed, capable of summoning sect Douluos to offer their worship!

"Who would have thought I had a 'good guy' script?"

Chen Hong chuckled as Ning Quan carried him through the dark forest.

But his smile quickly faded, because Tang San had lost him!

(End of this chapter)