In Douluo Continent, Tang San raids my base right from the start.

Chapter 16 Is it my fault that I'm good-looking?

Zhu Wu remained silent.

Then Tang San's gaze swept over, he nodded slightly, and then quickly looked away, his brows relaxing.

"Forget it, these are just basic combat techniques that can be found anywhere in the martial arts world. Besides, I benefited from Zhu Wu's help this time. Zhu Wu was brave and took risks, and he even knew how to use the opportunity to fight for his classmates' interests, which shows some chivalry. As for Xiao Chenyu, he started the trouble first and then bullied the weak, which is really despicable," Tang San thought to himself.

When faced with an enemy clearly stronger than himself, Zhu Wu fought back fiercely, cleverly recalling combat techniques he had used before. In his view, this was understandable. Moreover, this battle was also securing benefits for him, something worthy of praise.

His merits and demerits cancel each other out; if he were to pursue the matter further, it would seem rather petty of him.

"Hmm, I won't have to clean in the afternoons anymore, so I can go find a job at the blacksmith's shop," he thought to himself.

"Xiao Zhu, not bad. Well done! Hmph, it's a pity I wasn't there, otherwise I would have definitely beaten Xiao Chenyu to a pulp." Xiao Wu raised her chin slightly and naturally took the food from Wang Sheng's hand. "Don't worry, I'll protect you from now on!"

"Then I'll accept it without hesitation." Tang San smiled and took the food. After all, Zhu Wu had defeated Xiao Chenyu using the fighting techniques he had learned from him.

Therefore, ultimately, the greatest credit should rightfully go to Zhu Wu for securing these benefits.

Therefore, he felt perfectly justified in taking the food!

Most importantly, he was indeed quite hungry.

Xiao Wu shared some of the coarse grains with him for dinner, so he only ate about half a portion of his usual meal.

"Tang San, Sister Xiao Wu, look!" Wang Sheng rubbed his hands together, looking at the two with hopeful eyes.

"I'm sorry, I'm afraid I don't have time to teach you." Tang San shook his head. "Before coming to the academy, my father told me to find a blacksmith job in Notting City. So, barring any unforeseen circumstances, I probably won't be at the academy this afternoon."

"As for tonight, I still need to cultivate."

They were neither relatives nor fellow disciples, and his time was limited each day, so of course he wouldn't waste it teaching a group of children. In his previous life, these children wouldn't even have been qualified to be Tang Clan servants, let alone deserve to be taught.

Tang Clan techniques must not be passed on to outsiders; that's the rule!

"You'll have time when you're with Xiaowu, right?" Zhu Wu's face showed regret, and he was speechless.

"It's okay, I'll teach you." Xiao Wu clenched her fist, a hint of excitement rising on her face.

"Thank you, Sister Xiaowu!" Wang Sheng was overjoyed and quickly expressed his gratitude, followed by his other roommates.

You're trying to teach me, but you're clearly just looking for a punching bag. I'm too embarrassed to call you out on it. Zhu Wu's lips twitched, and he interjected, half-jokingly.

"I'm not going to study anymore. It's spring now, the temperature is just right for exercise. This afternoon I want to run around more to build up my strength and get a tan. I don't want to be mistaken for a girl again like today. Also, I want to spend more time cultivating my soul power and try to break through to level 10 as soon as possible to obtain a soul ring and become a true soul master."

"All you do is cultivate, how boring!" Xiao Wu shuddered, then nodded. "However, I still wish you all your wishes come true!"

"Yes, I will persevere." Zhu Wu's gaze was firm.

Diligent Tang San nodded slightly in agreement.

Then Zhu Wu continued, "Since there's nothing else, I'm going for a night run first, and I'll cultivate my soul power when I get back."

"Go ahead, go ahead." Xiao Wu waved her hand casually, picked up the food, and walked towards the bed.

"Tang San, what are you still standing there for? It'll get cold if you don't eat soon!" He turned around and urged him on the way.

"Okay," Tang San replied, and strode after him.

"Bearing the hatred of your mother's murder, you came to the human world, but instead of cultivating properly, you're just talking nonsense. Xiao Wu, I admire you." Zhu Wu glanced at Xiao Wu, then turned and ran out of the dormitory.

Running along the school path towards the back mountain, I called out Little White and hid it in my collar when I passed through a shady spot.

"Xiao Bai, remember to remind me if you sense anyone approaching later."

He didn't want to practice the Longevity Technique under Tang Hao's and the others' noses; if he wanted to practice secretly, he would have to run away.

"Maybe I should apply for graduation after obtaining my first spirit ring? That way, I won't be discovered by accident." The thought involuntarily arose in my mind.

Lost in thought, he quickened his pace, ran a lap around the academy, and came to a small grove of trees.

He found an open space and began practicing the Longevity Exercise under the moonlight. He stopped when the chill in his body became unbearable.

Without lingering, I turned around and started jogging slowly towards the dormitory.

Before long, I returned to the dormitory and looked around. My roommates were already sitting on their beds, meditating.

"I never imagined that the limited time I have to practice the Longevity Exercise each day would actually be a good thing. If I came back too late, it would arouse some suspicion. After all, how long can a child, no matter how good their stamina, run at night?"

Thinking this, Zhu Wu tiptoed into the bathroom and took a comfortable cold shower.

Compared to the cold energy introduced into his body through practicing the Longevity Technique, a little cold water had virtually no effect on him.

A short while later, Zhu Wu came out of the bathroom, sat on the edge of the bed, and began to cultivate his soul power according to the general meditation method.

Time passed quickly, and it soon approached midnight. The roommates woke up one after another and went back to sleep. Zhu Wu was the last one to fall asleep.

Nothing happened that night. The next day, before dawn, Zhu Wu was woken up by his biological clock. In the three months before he came to the academy, he had developed the habit of waking up early because he had to practice the Vajra Skill every day just as the sun was rising, and occasionally he had to rush into the mountains to find herbs.

Zhu Wu rustled as he put on his school uniform, climbed out of bed, and went straight into the bathroom. After a quick wash, he came out.

They bumped right into Tang San, who had just gotten up.

Clearly, Tang San got up so early to catch the best time to practice the Purple Demon Eye.

"Good morning." Zhu Wu smiled.

"Good morning." Tang San nodded slightly in response, his expression calm.

"I'm going for a run." Zhu Wu nodded and then walked towards the dormitory door.

"Can diligence really change one's destiny?" Watching the departing figure, Tang San couldn't help but think of himself.

In his past life, he was diligent, hardworking, and devoted to his duties. However, he still could not obtain the opportunity to enter the inner sect and learn the Tang Sect's unique skills.

Left with no other choice, we had to resort to special measures!

Diligence is indeed an essential quality, but sometimes, it also requires a certain amount of wisdom to be flexible.

She shook her head slightly, turned around, and walked into the bathroom.

On the other side, Zhu Wu walked down from the dormitory building and started running into the hazy fog.

After some time, they arrived at a secluded grove of trees. Bathed in the first rays of sunlight, they began practicing the Vajra Kung Fu. Only when the sun was high in the sky, and the opening ceremony was about to begin, did they stop and jog out of the grove towards the academy square.

"Xiao Zhu, over here!" Wang Sheng waved and greeted him from afar.

Zhu Wu hurriedly ran over, his oval face glowing red from running, which made the unsuspecting boys around him blush.

At six years old, male characteristics are not yet apparent, and the most prominent feature, the Adam's apple, usually doesn't develop until around age 10. At this age, unless the pants are removed, it's indeed difficult to distinguish them by appearance alone.

Especially those with a good face shape and fair skin.

"It's my fault for being born with good genes," Zhu Wu said helplessly, and could only pretend not to see it.

"It seems Tang San and Yu Xiaogang went to get spirit rings." Looking around, Tang San was indeed not there.

The students stood quietly in line with their roommates for a moment, and then the college principal went on stage to give a speech.

However, unlike the lengthy speeches he had experienced in his previous life, the principal in front of him simply offered a few words of encouragement before stepping down, which satisfied Zhu Wu.

The opening ceremony ended quickly, and the students dispersed in an orderly manner.

Then, from a distance, they saw Xiao Chenyu leading his team towards them, holding a book in his hand.

(End of this chapter)