Douluo Continent: Starting from Killing Arou with a Single Sword.

"Little San," Yu Xiaogang cleared his throat, looking quite concerned about Tang San, "you've had a hard time these past few days. From now on, I'll stay at Shrek Academy and teach you properly."

Upon hearing this, Tang San's eyes lit up with emotion. He looked at Yu Xiaogang excitedly and said incoherently, "Thank you so much, teacher! I will definitely live up to your expectations!"

Yu Xiaogang affectionately patted Tang San's head, and where Tang San couldn't see, he revealed a triumphant smile: "The master said that by slowly getting in touch and slowly taking over, we can easily seize Tang San's luck."

Why? Why are some people born as chosen ones? While I, Yu Xiaogang, possess intelligence and talent, am ridiculed as a good-for-nothing!

Yu Xiaogang was extremely dissatisfied; he was determined to become someone superior. He had been narrow-minded before, thinking that teaching Tang San well would bring him eternal fame, without ever considering changing himself. The master was right; only personal success is true success! To consider Tang San merely a stepping stone on his path to success was already giving him too much credit.

Yu Xiaogang was dreaming, unaware that Ning Mumu had seen through his thoughts and feelings. The girl's eyes gleamed with amusement as she leisurely watched Tang San. "Male lead, your teacher's going to kill you. I really want to see your devastated reaction when you find out the truth."

Alright, this "expert" from who-knows-where actually managed to manipulate Yu Xiaogang into attacking Tang San. Although the enemy of my enemy is my friend, Ning Mumu knows that Yu Xiaogang is backed by the Demon Clan, the very people she hates most. She will kill them if they cross paths; there's no way she could be friends with them.

"Alright, let's get back to the main topic," Ning Mumu said with a smile. "Oscar has finished absorbing his spirit ring, let's see what it is."

Oscar then came into their view, suppressing his excitement, and announced, "My third soul skill is flight!"

"Wow—" Ma Hongjun exclaimed in approval, "That's amazing!"

"One minute!"

"Damn it, why don't you finish your sentence?" Ma Hongjun pouted. "I thought you were going to fly forever."

"You're overthinking it," Oscar said. "Other Soul Masters can only fly at level 60. I'm already pretty amazing, okay? Besides, this is flying at the speed of a Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent for one minute."

"That's alright," Ma Hongjun said.

"How many sausages can you make at once?" Ning Mumu asked. She hadn't finished reading the original Douluo Continent novel and didn't know Oscar's abilities. She only knew that he liked Rongrong in the original story, and that they ended up together.

"Ten of them." Oscar sighed. "And it will take all of my soul power."

"It's alright now, let's continue our journey," Ning Mumu said. She didn't want to waste any more time and needed to get back to the sect as soon as possible. "Shi Yu and Luo Luo haven't found their spirit rings yet."

Then, Ning Mumu looked at Yu Xiaogang and added, "Since this uncle is Tang San's teacher, let's go together, okay?"

Yu Xiaogang nodded. Although he didn't know who the girl who spoke was, he didn't pay much attention. After all, his journey was to the stars and the sea, not to these little students in front of him.

Little did he know that in the near future, it would be these very students who would easily kill him.

No one objected, and after packing their things, they continued their journey. Yesterday, they hadn't seen any good spirit beasts on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest; today, they would have to go further.

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Half an hour later, the path ahead became increasingly difficult to traverse, and the trees grew even taller. Even during the day, the forest was almost completely dark, with the rounded canopies of the trees blocking out all sunlight. Coupled with the layers of tall shrubs, the group struggled to walk.

"What a bunch of mosquitoes!" Ma Hongjun complained, scratching a bite on his body. "Half an hour has passed, and we haven't even seen a glimpse of a thousand-year-old soul beast!"

"Let's walk a little further," Ning Mumu comforted, her eyes bright and her voice so low that no one could hear her. "There are people ahead, and they're even acquaintances."

Having finally found an easy path, Ning Mumu narrowed her eyes and said sharply, "Stop! There are people ahead!"

!

The group immediately adopted a defensive stance, cautiously looking around.

"Sister, should I go take a look?" Ning Luoluo asked.

"No need, they're very fast."

Ning Mumu's reaction shocked Yu Xiaogang, who then began to examine her closely. A girl roughly the same age as Tang San, yet her reaction surpassed even that of Tang San, the chosen one; her talent was undeniable. Should he seize her destiny?

Yu Xiaogang thought this way, but he dared not do it. The adults only allowed him to absorb Tang San's fate, not to harm others. It would be terrible if he displeased the adults.

Only a few seconds after Ning Mumu finished speaking, a group of people appeared. They were dressed in the same Spirit Hall uniforms and wore masks, so it was impossible to tell who they were.

Emerging from the center of the group was a girl wearing a golden veil. She had distinctive golden hair and striking reddish-gold pupils.

Even without seeing her face, her noble aura was unmatched. Especially her identity. Who was this girl whom the Spirit Hall would escort?

"Sister Xiaoxue!" Upon seeing the blonde girl, Ning Mumu's face lit up with a big smile. She took Qian Renxue's hand affectionately and said, "So your training was in the Star Dou Great Forest, hunting for spirit rings! What a coincidence!"

After the last sect competition, the two became good friends. For six years, they sparred with each other and talked about everything. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Spirit Hall were happy to see this and did not object.

A flawless version after careful inspection!

Not long ago, they exchanged letters; Ning Mumu said she was going to get her eyes treated, and Qian Renxue said she was going to gain experience. Unexpectedly, the two of them met in the Star Dou Great Forest.

Qian Renxue was clearly excited. She had no airs in front of Ning Mumu and said affectionately, "Mumu, your eyes are so beautiful."

"Hehe," Ning Mumu laughed, "Sister Xiaoxue's is pretty too."

Ning Mumu truly regarded Qian Renxue as an older sister. Qian Renxue was not only older than Ning Mumu in age, but also took exceptional care of her. Every time, Qian Renxue would prepare gifts for Ning Mumu, treating her like a princess.

The two smiled at each other, and Ning Mumu waved to Ning Luoluo, "I have something to say to Sister Xiaoxue, Luoluo, please wait a while."

Ning Luoluo smiled gently and said, "Sister, go ahead and get busy."

Out of Ning Mumu's sight, Qian Renxue and Ning Luoluo exchanged a glance, both beauties instantly understanding the situation. Qian Renxue gave her subordinate a signal, then openly put her arm around Ning Mumu and walked away.

Where no one could see, Ning Luoluo concealed the disappointment in her eyes and comforted herself, saying, "My sister is so good, her friends must be good too."

However, she would hug her sister's waist next time too! Ning Luoluo took a deep breath and sat on the ground somewhat sullenly.

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