Douluo: Wuhun Magic Harp, summoning ancient beasts

Chapter 156 Ye Lingling Level
The moonlight is like water, falling softly, adding a touch of silver mystery to the quiet night.

Liu Erlong lay on the bed, her consciousness wavering between dreams and reality.

Half asleep and half awake, she vaguely caught a glimpse of a figure flashing past the window, as silent as a ghost in the night wind.

"Who is there?!"

Liu Erlong woke up suddenly, and an inexplicable sense of alertness surged in her heart.

But, what followed was a familiar smell.

This breath was like a spring breeze on her face, instantly dispelling the coldness in her heart.

"Xiao Wu, is that you?"

There was a hint of uncertainty in Liu Erlong's voice, but it was filled with deep anticipation.

"Mom, it's me"

Outside the door, a gentle voice sounded, instantly hitting the softest part of Liu Erlong's heart.

At that moment, Liu Erlong's heartbeat seemed to stop, and she could hardly believe her ears.

She pushed open the door suddenly, and what came into her sight was the face she missed day and night.

At this moment, Xiao Wu was standing outside the door.

"Xiao Wu..."

Liu Erlong's voice trembled and her eyes instantly became moist.

"Mother……"

Xiao Wu's voice was also choked.

She threw herself into Liu Erlong's warm embrace like a wounded bird.

The mother and daughter hugged each other tightly, as if they wanted to turn all their longing and worry over the past year into tears and pour them out at this moment.

After a while, their emotions gradually calmed down.

Liu Erlong gently stroked Xiao Wu's head, his eyes full of love and pity.

"Xiao Wu, let me take a good look at you."

Liu Erlong looked at Xiao Wu's face carefully and found that she was more mature than before, with a hint of tenacity and elegance between her brows.

"Xiao Wu, have you spent the past year or so in the Xingdou Great Forest?"

Xiao Wu nodded slightly.

"Yes. After my third brother and I were taken away by Uncle Tang, we were separated from them when we woke up. I returned to the Xingdou Great Forest alone, and I still don't know where my third brother and the others went."

When Liu Erlong heard this, she felt an inexplicable sadness in her heart.

"We don't have any news about Xiao San. It's as if he disappeared from the face of the earth. We don't know if they have returned to the Haotian Sect."

"Have you returned to Haotian Sect? Then I feel relieved."

Liu Erlong keenly noticed that Xiao Wu was in a low mood and couldn't help but feel a little worried.

"Xiao Wu, what's wrong with you?"

Xiao Wu lowered her head, her voice as soft as a mosquito.

"Mom, I heard that something happened to the Li clan, and I'm worried about you. But I'm a soul beast after all, and returning to the human world will implicate you, but they've already found me, and I really have nowhere to go."

Liu Erlong held Xiao Wu's hand tightly, her eyes firm and gentle.

"Child, you are so foolish. No matter whether you are a soul beast transformed into a human, or any other identity, in my heart, you will always be my daughter. Even if I risk my life, I will protect you and prevent you from any harm."

"Mother."

Xiao Wu threw herself into Liu Erlong's arms again, tears rolling down her cheeks like beads from a broken string.

She felt unprecedented warmth and security, as if all the grievances and pains were released at this moment.

The two continued chatting.

Liu Erlong learned from Xiao Wu everything that happened in the center of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Her eyes flashed with anger, and her fists clenched tightly, as if she wanted to tear those hateful enemies into pieces. "It's that damn Long Chen and Spirit Hall again! They really go too far!"

Xiao Wu shook her head gently, her eyes full of helplessness and sadness.

"Mom, they are outnumbered. Daming has nearly 200,000 years of cultivation, but he is still no match for them."

Liu Erlong gently stroked Xiao Wu's hair and said softly:
"Xiao Wu, you should stay in Shrek Academy from now on. We will always protect you until you are strong enough to protect yourself."

"Well, then I will wait here for Third Brother to come back. I believe that one day, he will come back."

Liu Erlong smiled and nodded, her eyes also full of expectation and hope.

"I also believe that Xiao San will come back. It's too late now. You should rest here first and go see Xiao Gang and Flanders tomorrow. They will be happy to see you."

"Ah."

Early the next morning, Liu Erlong found Yu Xiaogang and Flanders.

"Little dance!"

There was an excitement in Flanders' voice that was hard to conceal.

He walked quickly forward, opened his arms, and gave Xiao Wu a big hug.

Yu Xiaogang followed closely behind. Although his expression remained calm, the light in his eyes revealed relief and joy.

"Dean, Master."

Feeling the enthusiasm of Flanders and Yu Xiaogang, the haze in Xiao Wu's heart was swept away.

Shrek Academy is not only a place for learning, but also a harbor for her soul and her only home in the human world.

"Xiao Wu, you have suffered a lot during this period. You must believe that Shrek will always have your back. No matter what happens in the outside world, we will protect you."

Xiao Wu nodded, her eyes moistened again.

"Thank you, Dean, thank you, Master, and mom. It's great to have you here."

Yu Xiaogang said:
"There are not only immortal herbs in the Xingdou Great Forest, but also soul beasts with a cultivation base of up to 100,000 years. I'm afraid there will be no peace for a long time in the future. If Xiao San learns that the Li family has been annihilated, he will probably come back to take a look. Next, you can practice here with peace of mind, and we will wait for him to come back together."

"okay, I get it."

Xiao Wu stayed in Shrek Academy with great expectations, waiting for Tang San's return.

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Three months later.

Under the leadership of Bibi Dong, the two elders Ju and Gui and a large number of masters from the Spirit Hall once again came to the Star Dou Great Forest, looking for Xiao Wu and the Azure Bull Python, as well as possible immortal herbs.

However, after searching the forest for more than a month, they still found nothing.

Neither Xiao Wu nor the Azure Bull Python were found, nor was Long Chen seen.

Although they discovered the Green Scale Snake Poison Formation set up by Dugu Bo, after venturing in, they did not find any magical herbs, but only a few extremely rare medicinal herbs.

This made Bibi Dong very angry.

She left some people to continue searching in the forest, while she returned to Wuhun City.

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Time flies, and several months have passed in the blink of an eye.

That day, Ye Lingling woke up from her practice with a look of joy on her face.

She couldn't wait to share this joy with Long Chen.

"Brother Chen, I finally broke through level 60!"

"Great, I can go get the sixth soul ring."

Long Chen was also delighted.

Just a few days ago, he and Ye Lingling celebrated their eighteenth birthdays.

As an assistant, Ye Lingling reached level 60 at the age of 18, which is unique.

Long Chen is trying to reach the level 80 barrier, and there are signs of a breakthrough.

He planned to take Ye Lingling to find a suitable soul beast to help her obtain the sixth soul ring.

(End of this chapter)