Douluo Continent: I, Tang Wulin, a Kamen Rider

Chapter 190 Let's do it for freedom and dreams, okay?

"Well"

Xie Xie and the others, who were getting up while covering their heads, were initially confused about what was going on, but soon found themselves surrounded by a large group of unfamiliar people.

They reacted immediately, and just as they were about to make a reaction, they heard a familiar voice behind them.

"No, they're not bad people."

Upon hearing this, everyone stopped their attack and looked toward the source of the sound.

Tang Wulin was sitting there surrounded by a group of strangers, including several stunningly beautiful women in red dresses with enviable figures.

Seeing this, Xu Xiaoyan angrily grabbed Wu Siduo and Ye Xinglan and squeezed through the crowd to stand in front of Tang Wulin.

"Wu Lin, are you alright? Where did those people who appeared after the Dark Blood Demon go? And how is Gu Yue? I haven't seen her."

As she spoke, Xu Xiaoyan confidently pushed Liehuo Xingjiao aside, then groped Tang Wulin's body to check his injuries.

Xu Xiaoyan's question was also a source of confusion for Ye Xinglan and the others.

However, instead of directly asking Tang Wulin, they looked cautiously at the immortal herbs in front of them.

After all, they had encountered far too many unexpected incidents and enemies tonight.

Although Tang Wulin has given his verbal assurance, it's still good to be cautious for their and Tang Wulin's safety!
It's enough to let Xu Xiaoyan ask Tang Wulin alone; what they need to do is keep an eye on these strangers in front of them!

Tang Wulin understood his companions' thoughts and, seeing this, had no choice but to explain to everyone.

Of course, it was the version he edited.

He did not reveal the strength of Di Tian and the others, nor did he reveal the seven fantasy books he was going to give them later.

He simply said that he used his sword and book to exchange them from that group of people, and that Gu Yue's martial soul had encountered some unexpected problems, so he sent him directly back to Gu Yue's family through the Gate of Books to recuperate.

Of course, although Tang Wulin was trying his best to cover it up, Xie Xie and the others, who had just faced Di Tian and the others, were well aware that Tang Wulin was deceiving them.

However, knowing that Tang Wulin didn't want them to bear the same pressure as him, Xie Xie and the others didn't expose Tang Wulin's well-intentioned lie.

I simply kept today's events in my heart, to be kept for the future!

Because they are still too weak!

The weak can only be used by the enemy to threaten Wu Lin!

For the weak, the only way to save them is to have Wu Lin hand over his martial soul!
The weak can only watch as Wu Lin shoulders all the pressure alone!
But soon, seeing everyone immersed in the atmosphere of grief and indignation again, Xu Xiaoyan quickly changed the subject.

"I see. I hope Gu Yue's family can help her get better soon. By the way, Wu Lin, who are these people in front of us?"

As she spoke, Xu Xiaoyan squeezed Tang Wulin's shoulder, a look of curiosity on her face.

Before Tang Wulin could explain, Qiluo Tulip stepped forward.

"Ahem, it's like this..."

After a while, Xie Xie, Ye Xinglan, Wu Siduo and the others finally relaxed, and their eyes showed a hint of curiosity and surprise.

After all, the story of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well and the immortal herbs is known to everyone.

"So, Wu Lin, what do you think?"

Ye Xinglan sheathed the Star God Sword, casually grabbed Xu Xiaoyan by the collar, threw her off Tang Wulin, and then sat down to the side.

After pondering for a moment, Tang Wulin looked at the group of Immortal Herbs Sect members in front of him and replied.

"I have no opinion, because in my view, although you are all plants in essence."

"But your current behavior proves that you are all intelligent, individual beings."

"Therefore, I cannot erase your physical bodies and put your souls into a small soul ring."

"I'm sorry, but I cannot do such a thing that arbitrarily tramples on the freedom of others!"

"And I also made a promise to a partner. Yes, I made a promise to her that I would never actively absorb any soul rings or soul bones from any soul beast."

"So, I appreciate your kindness, but I still have to apologize to you."

Upon hearing Tang Wulin's words, the group of immortal herbs immediately erupted into chaos, making noise once again.

Even Xie Xie and the others looked at Tang Wulin with a slight change in their gaze.

After all, as the saying goes, the legends of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well and the immortal herbs are known to everyone on this continent.

The benefits that the immortal herbs bring to Soul Masters are self-evident.

But now, Tang Wulin actually refused so many immortal herbs that were offered to him for free!

Isn't that such a waste?

But soon, after realizing that the person who wasted such a huge opportunity was Tang Wulin, they smiled with relief.

If it's Wu Lin, then it doesn't matter.

Yes, that's how much they trusted the person they admired, Tang Wulin.

No matter how outrageous his actions, they believed in him!
Meanwhile, the group of immortal herbs below finished their debate.

Then, Qiluo Tulip and the group of immortal herbs and ferocious beasts behind her exchanged glances before solemnly stepping forward and speaking to Tang Wulin.

“Our benefactor, we understand your concerns, so based on your thoughts and the current situation, we have made some arrangements that you will not feel violated in terms of morality and agreement.”

"But before that, we'd like to confirm a few things, is that alright?"

Upon hearing this, Tang Wulin nodded.

"Okay, you can ask."

Seeing this, Qiluo Tulip relaxed his tense mind and then looked at Tang Wulin, Xie Xie and the others to ask.

"Benefactor, we seem to have seen you before. It seems that you and your partner used a spirit fusion technique to defeat that evil spirit master who became a god?"

Upon hearing this, Tang Wulin was about to say that it was the Seven Swords Combined, not a Martial Soul Fusion Technique.

In the end, however, he did not refute Qiluo Tulip's words, but simply nodded.

"Yes."

Upon hearing this, Qiluo Tulip's eyes lit up, and she felt even more relaxed.

"So, as partners who can perform spirit fusion, you, my benefactor, will surely stay with your partners in the future, right?"

Tang Wulin looked at his companions, then thought of Gu Yue who had been taken away by that group of people, and finally said in a firm tone.

“Of course, from the moment I grasped their hands, our futures were destined to be intertwined.”

"So even if we're not together every moment, we'll eventually hold each other's hands and fight side by side!"

Yes, Gu Yue, wait for me, I will definitely, definitely save you!
wait for me!

Hearing Tang Wulin's words, Qiluo Tulip's heart became even more determined and happy!

"So, benefactor, if we are willing to follow all your companions, how will you treat us, or rather, the entire Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye, in the future?"

Upon hearing this, Tang Wulin paused slightly, seemingly not expecting Qiluo Tulip to say such a thing.

But he quickly realized that these magical herbs seemed to be trying to exploit a bug in his system?
Because he said he didn't want to accept the soul rings and soul bones of soul beasts, but these immortal herbs learned from him that he wouldn't be separated from his companions in the future.

So these immortal herbs took a different approach, offering themselves to his companions in order to continue their dream of winning by clinging to his coattails.

Seeing this, Tang Wulin was speechless. But looking at the group of immortal herbs in front of him with expressions that said, "If you don't agree, I'll kneel here and die in front of you," he helplessly rubbed his temples and said.

"But I remember the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well is a secret realm of the Tang Sect, right?"

Upon hearing this, Qiluo Tulip replied without the slightest hesitation.

“My benefactor, the past is the past, and the present is the present. The Tang Clan? That’s all ancient history.”

"Admittedly, we did receive protection from the Tang Clan in the past, but that peace was something that Jiaojiao, Xiaobing, and I exchanged our own bodies for."

"We helped Tang San and Huo Yuhao become gods, and all they did was provide us with a reasonably good living environment."

“Normally, if it weren’t for their appearance, we would never have been discovered by humans, so the deal would have been settled long ago.”

"Moreover, as you said before, we are all intelligent beings, but the Tang Clan has treated us as mere fields for generations."

“Whenever they need something, the Tang Clan sends people to take our companions’ bodies, without any regard for our feelings.”

"So, we've actually had enough of this life without any freedom, like being a prisoner!"

It seemed that Qiluo Tulip's words struck a chord with the group of immortal herbs, as they all echoed her sentiments.

“That’s right, my benefactor, you just said that it is wrong to trample on the freedom of others.”

"So, what's wrong with us wanting freedom, wanting to stop being treated like pigs for others to exploit regularly?"

"Yes, benefactor, I also once had a dream, which was to one day step out of the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire and see the outside world!"

"My benefactor, it's me."

In an instant, the group of immortal herbs expressed their disgust at being imprisoned by the Tang Sect, as well as their longing for freedom and dreams.

Tang Wulin was also at a loss for words when faced with this.

As if sensing Tang Wulin's wavering, Qiluo Tulip quickly pressed her advantage.

"By the way, benefactor, didn't you also tell that everyone's dream is inviolable?"

"Our dream is simply to have the freedom that is rightfully ours. Can you help us?"

Tang Wulin opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but didn't know how to start.

He felt that what Qiluo Tulip and the others said was right, but he also had a vague feeling that something was not quite right.

In response, Tulip Qiluo intensified her attack, saying, "Benefactor, isn't your concern that we will temporarily lose our freedom after our sacrifice?"

"Don't worry, this is nothing to us soul beasts, because we have long lifespans while human lifespans are short."

"Therefore, for normal people, we would only actively seek out someone to sacrifice in order to live a little longer if we could no longer hold on."

“But you are different. With your strength and talent, we believe that after we sacrifice ourselves to your companions, we will be able to share eternal life with you in less than twenty years.”

"Wouldn't that mean we'd gain true freedom in the time it takes to take a nap?"

Upon hearing this, and looking at the group of immortal herbs in front of him who believed even more than he did that he could become a god within twenty years, Tang Wulin fell silent once again.

At this moment, the group of immortal herbs seemed to have found the answer in the textbook and shouted together.

"Benefactor, please accept us as our companions, for the sake of our freedom and dreams!"

Upon hearing this, Tang Wulin's expression stiffened, but seeing the yearning for freedom and dreams among the immortal herbs, he finally agreed.

“You’re right, freedom and dreams shouldn’t be bound by others. In that case, go ask my friends.”

Upon hearing this, the group of immortal herbs instantly beamed with joy, for they knew they were in luck!

As a result, all the immortal herbs flocked to Xie Xie and his group again, and voices introducing and promoting themselves rang out one after another.

Only two immortal herbs remained, still standing in front of Tang Wulin, refusing to leave.

Seeing this, Tang Wulin asked with some curiosity.

"Why aren't you going?"

In response, the Eight-Cornered Mystic Ice Grass, now transformed into a young boy, gave a wry smile.

“Benefactor, our attributes don’t align with your companions. If it were in the past, when only a few of us possessed intelligence and cultivation, your companions could have tolerated us, but now…”

Before he could finish speaking, the Eight-Cornered Ice Grass simply pointed to the group of immortal herbs that were surrounded by a group of herbs with cultivation levels of 100,000 or even 200,000 years and suitable attributes, and revealed a helpless expression.

Because, obviously, Xie Xie and his group have no shortage of immortal herbs and soul rings right now!

While those few were slightly stronger, their attributes were clearly mismatched, so going there would only be a waste of their time!

Lie Huoxing Jiaoshu also showed a look of empathy in response.

"Yes, it's true that I, the Fiery Apricot Blossom, am the most powerful immortal herb in the entire Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, but unfortunately, apart from you, my attributes and those of your other companions don't match."

"Well then, my benefactor, are you really not going to accept me? I can tell you're most skilled at using fire. My abilities will be very useful to you; you have to believe me!"

After saying that, Liehuo Xingjiao followed Xu Xiaoyan's example, massaging Tang Wulin's back while whispering pleadingly in his ear.

Seeing this, the Eight-Cornered Ice Grass was inwardly screaming that they were cheating!

"Damn it, Jiaojiao, where's your usual arrogant attitude? Didn't you always boast that you were the strongest immortal herb and that no one was good enough for you?!"

"Then what's with this sycophantic attitude you're displaying now? And what's with this subservient tone of yours!"

"And another thing, have you forgotten that I just helped you out? Why didn't you think of taking me on board this time, you bastard!"

While secretly cursing Liehuo Xingjiao for being disloyal, Bajiao Xuanbingcao hurriedly stepped forward and said.

“That benefactor, I see that you are not only skilled in using fire, but also in ice.”

"So I'm useful to you too, and Jiaojiao and I can help you achieve the Golden Body, making you even more perfect!"

"So please bring the kids along, I want to get on the bus too, my benefactor!"

"Whether I serve you or your friends, I will obey you, my benefactor!"

As they spoke, the Eight-Cornered Ice Grass shamelessly stepped forward, grabbed Tang Wulin's leg, and started crying like a child.

Upon seeing this, Tang Wulin also developed a visible black line on his forehead.

But it was because of that one sentence from the Eight-Cornered Ice Grass that Tang Wulin seemed to remember something, and several figures unconsciously came to mind.

Yes, although he himself does not need the sacrifices of the immortal herbs.

But they seem to need it?
With that in mind, Tang Wulin nodded and agreed.

"Alright, in that case, you can come with me for now. Later, I will take you to my other friends and see how they choose."

Upon hearing this, both Liehuo Xingjiaoshu and Bajiao Xuanbingcao were delighted, and then they asked in unison.

"I wonder what your relationship is like with your benefactor and the others, and whether they, like the others, will be able to stay by your side in the future?"

In response, Tang Wulin nodded seriously, his expression unchanged from before.

"Of course, they are also my best friends."

Seeing Tang Wulin's serious answer, Liehuo Xingjiaoshu and Bajiao Xuanbingcao felt reassured.

Wuhu takes off!

This wave is stable!

(End of this chapter)