Douluo Continent II: The Peerless Tang Sect: Starting with a Bond to God King Tang San

Chapter 63 A Year in a Hurry

But there was little blame in her tone; rather, it was more of a mixture of shyness and panic.

Deng Mu looked at her with a mischievous grin, scratched his head, and said, "Sister Xiao Tao, since you've asked for a gift, how could I not give you one?"

Ma Xiaotao was both annoyed and amused by his words. She rolled her eyes at him and said, "Hmph, you think you're right, huh? You're getting bolder and bolder."

Although she said that, her heart was inexplicably pounding, and the blush on her cheeks hadn't faded.

Looking at Ma Xiaotao like this, Deng Mu kissed her again.

Ma Xiaotao's eyes widened in surprise, and she couldn't help but gasp softly, "Ah!"

Her face flushed even redder instantly, like a ripe apple, and the little deer in her heart started pounding wildly in her chest.

"Xiao Mu, you...you're coming back again!" Ma Xiaotao was both embarrassed and anxious.

She raised her hand as if to hit Deng Mu again, but when her hand was halfway up, she gently lowered it, only glaring at him reproachfully.

Seeing this, Deng Mu quickly smiled and begged for forgiveness, "Sister Xiao Tao, I was wrong. I just couldn't resist because you're so cute."

As he spoke, he took two steps back, making a gesture as if he was afraid of being hit.

Ma Xiaotao was both annoyed and amused by Deng Mu's attitude. She bit her lip and said, "Hmph, all you do is say nice things. This time you've really gone too far!"

But there wasn't much genuine anger in his tone; rather, it was more of an unconcealable shyness.

Deng Mu hugged Ma Xiaotao's arm and apologized to her, "I'm sorry, Sister Xiaotao, I won't kiss you anymore."

Hearing Deng Mu's apology, Ma Xiaotao felt a strange mix of emotions. She pouted slightly and said, "Hmph, that's more like it. Let's see if you dare to be so presumptuous next time."

But her gaze unconsciously drifted towards Deng Mu, the shyness in her eyes still lingering.

Deng Mu nodded hurriedly, saying sincerely, "I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare, Sister Xiao Tao, please don't be angry, I really know I was wrong."

As he spoke, he gently shook Ma Xiaotao's arm, looking like a child who had made a mistake and was eager to be forgiven.

Seeing his expression, Ma Xiaotao couldn't help but chuckle. She gently patted Deng Mu's hand and said, "Alright, alright, I'm not really angry."

Then Ma Xiaotao whispered, "If you want to kiss me in the future, don't do it in front of other people, I'll feel embarrassed."

Deng Mu was somewhat surprised to hear this, but then a mischievous smile returned to his face. He said, "Sister Xiao Tao, does that mean I can kiss you when no one's around?"

Seeing this, Ma Xiaotao's face flushed red again. She raised her hand and gently smacked Deng Mu's head, scolding him playfully, "Oh, you little rascal, you always find something to nitpick about. I didn't mean it that way, hmph!"

But there was a hint of coquettishness in her eyes, not much real blame.

Deng Mu laughed and dodged away, scratching his head and saying, "Okay, okay, Sister Xiao Tao, I know, I'll listen to you, and I won't do anything reckless again."

Ma Xiaotao rolled her eyes at Deng Mu, but couldn't help but smile slightly, saying, "That's more like it. Remember what you said, or I'll really get angry."

Seeing Ma Xiaotao's lips curl into a smile, Deng Mu nodded and assured her.

The two of them bantered back and forth, laughing uproariously at each other's witty remarks from time to time.

"Alright, I have other things to do, so I'll leave first. Xiao Mu, you can come find me next door if you have time. I live right next door." Ma Xiaotao said to Deng Mu as she got up to leave.

Deng Mu quickly nodded and replied, "Okay, Sister Xiao Tao, you go ahead and do your thing. I'll come find you when I have time."

Watching Ma Xiaotao turn and leave, Deng Mu's lips unconsciously curled up into a smile.

……

Time passed day by day. Deng Mu studied hard in the inner courtyard, and Ma Xiaotao would come to play with Deng Mu every few days. In the blink of an eye, a year had passed.

Throughout the year, Deng Mu devoted himself to learning and researching Soul Master knowledge and Soul Guidance Devices.

He listened attentively to every lecture from his mentors, taking copious notes, and would ask his mentors or senior students for help whenever he encountered a problem he didn't understand.

He spent a great deal of time learning about the structural principles and manufacturing processes of soul tools.

Starting with a basic understanding of soul tool components, students gradually delve deeper into the subject, attempting to repair simple damaged soul tools themselves, and their skills become increasingly refined through continuous practice.

In a few months, he became a Level 1 Soul Master, faster than Huo Yutong.

He had a dream: to create the battle armor during the second era of the Douji Wars.

Battle armor is a type of super mecha similar to armor, which is created by Soul Masters themselves. It is essentially an extension of the Soul Master's strength and an important component of the Soul Master's power.

During this year, Deng Mu took time to visit Huo Yutong and the others, and learned a lot in the process.

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

After he left, Huo Yutong's situation was similar to that in the original story, but Huo Yutong's cultivation speed was faster than in the original story, for reasons unknown.

For some unknown reason, Wang Dong suddenly became interested in soul tools and started learning them from Huo Yutong. However, his talent was somewhat inferior to Huo Yutong's, which surprised Deng Mu.

Being slightly inferior to Huo Yutong doesn't mean Wang Dong's talent is lacking; it means Wang Dong's talent is quite good.

Because of his suggestion, Tang Ya went to learn about soul tools, wanting to combine soul tools with hidden weapons. However, Tang Ya's talent was average, not as good as Wang Dong and Huo Yutong.

As for his cultivation level, he barely reached level 40. If he hadn't shared the effects of Huo Yutong's pills, he would be level 39 now, which is a bit short of level 40.

"Well, it's vacation time, I should go back to see my mother and Na'er."

Deng Mu stretched out his body, leaned back in his chair, and muttered to himself.

I don't know if Na'er has left. If Na'er suddenly leaves without saying goodbye, her mother will be extremely worried about Na'er's safety.

A few days ago, I made an appointment with Tang Ya and the others to go back together after the holiday to visit my mother and Na'er.

This time they rented a horse-drawn carriage. The horses were specially bred and much faster than ordinary horses, allowing them to reach the North City more quickly.

Of course, the price is very high, and ordinary Soul Masters cannot afford to rent such a carriage.

"Xiao Mu, what are you doing?"

Just then, Ma Xiaotao's voice rang out, and then Ma Xiaotao climbed in through the window.

Deng Mu was startled by the sudden noise. After seeing that it was Ma Xiaotao, he smiled helplessly: "Sister Xiaotao, why are you climbing out the window again? The door wasn't locked."

He didn't know when it started, but Ma Xiaotao had a habit of climbing in through the window. He had told her several times, but she just wouldn't listen, which made him very helpless.

Ma Xiaotao clapped her hands nonchalantly and chuckled, "Climbing out the window is convenient, isn't it? I heard you're going home?"

Deng Mu nodded, tidying up the books on the table as he said, "Yes, it's been a long time since I've seen Mother and Na'er, I miss them terribly."

(End of this chapter)