Chapter 65: The Little Wildcat Who Wants to Become Stronger
"Brother Qiubai, why are you in Suo Tuo City?"
Seeing Dugu Qiubai and Tian Yue, Qian Renchuan didn't believe they were here for sightseeing—these are two crazy cultivators.
"Hehe, a team from Heaven Dou Royal Academy came here for soul-fighting competition training, and we just followed them to protect them and get the seventh soul ring in a few days," Dugu Qiubai said arrogantly. At only sixteen, he was already a Level 70 Soul Saint. Except for Qian Renxue, who became a Soul Saint at age fourteen, he looked down on everyone equally.
"Aren't Grandpa Golden Crocodile and Elder Dugu here? How can they trust you?"
Wherever Tian Yue appears, there's usually the Elder Golden Crocodile, because Tian Yue is the only child of the Golden Crocodile family, and he is afraid something might go wrong.
Since Dugu Qiubai was here, Dugu Yan should be nearby, and Elder Dugu would be here too—they're all babysitters.
"Grandpa is watching Xiaoyan, and Grandpa Golden Crocodile should be following. We don't know either," Dugu Qiubai waved his hand. Then he glanced at Xiao Wu beside Qian Renchuan and asked, "Is this sister Xiao Wu?"
"Yes, Brother Qiubai. Hello, Sister Tian Yue."
Seemingly recalling the feeling of meeting an elder, Xiao Wu quickly put away her carefree demeanor and shyly hugged Qian Renchuan's arm.
Dugu Qiubai didn't mind and then said, "Hey, why are you being so polite to us? Do you want to come to the Star Dou Great Forest with us in a few days? You haven't seen Sister Xuan'er for a long time. I heard she recently broke through to level 40 and is also coming to get a soul ring."
"Sister Xuan'er is already level 40?"
Now it was Qian Renchuan's turn to be surprised. As a brother, although he was only a year older than Qian Xuan'er, he didn't expect her to catch up so quickly.
He and Xiao Wu never slack off in their practice. Even when they were in love, they would take medicinal baths together. Usually, they were either practicing skills or honing their abilities.
"It's normal. Sister Xuan'er now has three kinds of divine power. I heard from His Highness the Pope that these divine powers have begun to merge and have initially condensed the prototype of Godhead. Although she has the ultimate dark attribute, her cultivation speed is only slightly slower," Dugu Qiubai explained.
Dugu Qiubai was hit at the time. He patted Qian Renchuan's shoulder with understanding and encouragement.
"Is that so?"
Qian Renchuan wasn't jealous at all. Why would he be jealous of his sister? Instead, a goal formed in his heart: he also wanted to become a god.
He wasn't lacking in talent. He believed he could do it. Even if he couldn't, he had a father who would not let him die of old age.
"Okay, in a few days, we'll go to the Star Dou Great Forest together. I haven't seen Sister Xuan'er in six years. I miss her."
Qian Renchuan's eyes showed a nostalgic look. After taking the external soul bone, he could leave with Xiao Wu.
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Three days passed.
Early in the morning, Shrek gathered in the playground. Ning Rongrong stayed behind after some hesitation. Her mentality gradually changed, and she began to integrate into the Shrek group.
"Strange, why didn't Oscar come today?"
Ning Rongrong was curious. After all, he was her senior—her "licker"—who would bring her food every morning. It was strange that he wasn't seen today.
When the gathering was over, she saw Oscar following behind Flanders happily.
"Today, Oscar successfully broke through to level 30. It's just right for Zhao Wuji to take you to the Star Dou Great Forest for training," Flanders adjusted his round glasses and looked at his apprentice with pride. Although Oscar had been somewhat fickle in the past, and had several girlfriends, he was now devoted to Ning Rongrong. As a master, he had to support him.
After all, if his apprentice truly climbed the high branches of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, he would also benefit.
Just as he was about to speak, Yu Xiaogang suddenly appeared, still with a blank expression, and said: "There's no time to lose. Let's set off quickly—experience in the wild to train your ability to adapt."
Flanders was stunned. He wanted everyone to eat Oscar's sausages, but Yu Xiaogang had messed up the plan.
He couldn't say anything, nor could he blame his old friend for such a small matter.
"We'll just have to wait for next time."
Flanders shook his head helplessly and asked Zhao Wuji to send a few people to the Star Dou Great Forest.
Soon, the seven arrived at the entrance of the forest, where they met Qian Renchuan and others who were about to enter.
Because Qian Renchuan had just broken through to level 53 that morning, it took some time. He let Dugu Qiubai and Tian Yue go ahead, and he and Xiaowu soon followed.
As soon as they arrived at the entrance of the Star Dou Great Forest, they encountered Shrek and his group.
"Yinchuan!"2
When enemies meet, they're especially jealous—especially Tang San and Dai Mubai. Seeing Qian Renchuan, their eyes instantly turned red, and they panted heavily.
Especially Tang San, who was originally thinking about how to win Xiao Wu's heart. Seeing her hugging Qian Renchuan's arm made him so angry that his hair seemed to stand on end and his face turned blue.
"No, calm down."
Tang San suppressed his anger, secretly thinking that Xiao Wu might be taken away by the Titan Giant Ape in the Star Dou Great Forest. If he risked his life to go there and let Xiao Wu see his feelings, he might still have a chance to win her back.
At that time, he could even obtain three hundred thousand-year soul rings for free.
"Ahem, Yinchuan, you're here to train in the Star Dou Great Forest too, right? Why don't you come with us?"
Although Zhao Wuji looked simple-minded, he was quite clever. He knew Qian Renchuan was not an ordinary person, so he spoke flatteringly.
"Okay, let's go together."
Qian Renchuan was happy about that. It was just right—fighting alongside Tang San would prevent him from sneaking around or raising suspicion.
That night, the Star Dou Great Forest became increasingly dangerous. Qian Renchuan went to the tavern but found no trace of Dugu Qiubai and the others—they shouldn't have returned from hunting soul beasts.
Several people ordered a few dishes, and Qian Renchuan flirted with Xiao Wu at a small table, which made Tang San angry, veins bulging on his forehead.
Zhao Wuji went upstairs to rest.
The remaining six from Shrek sat around the table, the atmosphere harmonious. Ning Rongrong was being brainwashed by Shrek's magic, while Zhu Zhuqing remained cold, looking at Qian Renchuan's affectionate display with hesitation. She wanted to become stronger and escape her fate, but her family's teachings constrained her, telling her to forgive Dai Mubai.
Ning Rongrong noticed Zhu Zhuqing's expression and asked with concern, "Zhuqing, what's wrong?"
There were only two girls in the entire Shrek academy—she and Zhu Zhuqing. If Zhu Zhuqing had an accident, she'd be devastated.
"It's nothing. I just thought of something. Let's eat."
Zhu Zhuqing was reluctant to talk about her affairs. She simply replied casually and lowered her head to remain silent.
"Okay, tell me if you need anything. We're good sisters."
Ning Rongrong said generously. After all, she was the little witch of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. Who would dare to ignore her?
(End of this chapter)