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On the way to pick up his order, Ye Wen didn't walk quickly. He was deliberately stalling for time, as fighting over dominance in the dormitory seemed both tedious and troublesome. Once everything settled, he could simply claim a bed.
Under Old Jack's supervision, Ye Wen completed the enrollment procedures and received his brand-new bedding. Carrying it, he made his way toward Dormitory Seven.
But just as Ye Wen approached the entrance of Dormitory Seven, his sharp ears suddenly picked up a muffled thud.
Instinctively, Ye Wen turned toward the sound. Before he could react, a lump of something came flying straight at him. With no time to dodge, Ye Wen could only hastily raise his arm to block it, but the impact sent him flying backward.
"Damn! What the hell!?"
Lying on the ground, Ye Wen saw stars and muttered complaints about this bizarre turn of events.
'Don't drag innocent people into your mess!'
However, when Ye Wen regained his senses, he noticed a faint grassy fragrance emanating from the lump that had landed on him—it actually smelled quite pleasant.
Looking down, Ye Wen saw a long scorpion braid right in front of his eyes.
Anyone who has ever been a girl knows how difficult long hair is to maintain, especially for someone from a poor family. Even if they grew their hair long, it wouldn't be excessively so.
This was one of the early plot holes regarding Xiao Wu in Douluo.
A poor girl who couldn't afford food or even a blanket shouldn't logically have such smooth, well-maintained long hair. It was clearly abnormal. But given the remote location, no one paid much attention. Otherwise, any observant person would have noticed Xiao Wu's oddities.
But an even bigger question arose!
"What's going on? Wasn't Tang San supposed to be smitten by Xiao Wu's beauty and get beaten up in return? Why is Xiao Wu the one flying out now?"
While Ye Wen was still processing this, Xiao Wu stood up, groaning in pain.
At this point, she noticed Ye Wen. Though somewhat fiery, Xiao Wu hadn't yet become the unruly, foul-mouthed delinquent she would be at age twelve under Tang San's indulgence.
Realizing she had collided with someone and used them as a cushion, Xiao Wu, still somewhat kind-hearted, apologized: "Oh, I hit you. Sorry about that."
But Ye Wen was just a passerby, and nothing serious had happened. Xiao Wu quickly turned her attention back to Dormitory Seven, shouting angrily:
"Coward! You just ambushed me! If you've got the guts, come at me again! I'm claiming this dorm's leadership, no matter what!"
At that moment, a voice emerged from inside Dormitory Seven—familiar yet strangely foreign to Ye Wen.
"Boring. I never expected you to be such a sore loser. Didn't I ask if you were ready earlier? You said you were prepared, so I attacked.
Now that you've lost, you're refusing to accept it. Honestly, I look down on you. But it doesn't matter. If I can defeat you once, I can do it again. Come at me with everything you've got!"
The voice was youthful yet brimming with confidence, prompting Ye Wen to look up in curiosity. Who could possibly utter such bold words?
What met Ye Wen's eyes was a petite, blue-haired loli with waist-length aqua-blue hair and striking golden eyes.
Her beauty rivaled Xiao Wu's, but the faint, noble aura surrounding her was something Xiao Wu, a country bumpkin, couldn't compare to.
Before Ye Wen could ponder further, Xiao Wu suddenly unleashed a surge of soul power.
Martial Soul – Soft Boned Rabbit!
The other work-study students in the dormitory were stunned.
As Xiao Wu completed her martial soul fusion, a yellow ring of light surrounded her—a clear sign of a soul master. And not just any ordinary soul ring—it was a century-level soul ring.
Even the most ignorant work-study student knew the difference between a decade-level soul ring and a century-level one. A soul master with a century-level soul ring was undoubtedly an elite.
Xiao Wu, driven by her competitive spirit, ignored the shocked gazes around her. Her mind was focused on one thing: defeating this mysterious loli and claiming dominance over the dormitory.
"First Soul Skill – Waist Bow!"
Xiao Wu's legs exploded with force, propelling her forward like a rabbit breaking free from its cage. She swung her long scorpion braid with precision.
The entire sequence flowed smoothly, exuding an almost artistic grace. Any ordinary soul master facing this move would likely be caught off guard, entangled by her braid before being locked in place by her powerful legs and flung away.
If Xiao Wu were more ruthless and unleashed her self-created technique, the devastating Eight-Section Throw, the outcome would have been far worse.
But the mysterious loli who had knocked Xiao Wu flying earlier was clearly no ordinary opponent.
In Ye Wen's eyes, though the loli hadn't summoned her soul rings, her eyes suddenly lit up, and intricate, radiant patterns appeared around them.
Seeing this, Ye Wen froze.
Based on his understanding of this world, while this was Douluo Continent, many elements leaned closer to the manhua universe. After awakening a martial soul, random memories would sometimes manifest.
For example, Tang San had the Hao Tian Hammer on his left hand and Blue Silver Grass on his right.
As for Ye Wen, his soul imprint was located over his heart—a swirling, seven-colored vortex-like mark that looked incredibly mystical. Staring at it too long gave the impression of one's soul being drawn in.
But the patterns appearing on the mysterious loli's face were a unique type of soul imprint. If Ye Wen remembered correctly, they symbolized a Body Soul from the 2nd Soul Land manhua—a concept that shouldn't exist until tens of thousands of years later during the era of The Unparalleled Tang Sect. So why did his dorm mate appear to have an Eye Body Soul?
While Ye Wen was lost in thought, the two combatants swiftly exchanged blows.
Xiao Wu's attack was indeed unpredictable, like a gazelle leaping nimbly through the air.
But the mysterious loli clearly had the upper hand. Under her watchful gaze, Xiao Wu's every move seemed transparent.
Dodging the braid, sidestepping, and circling behind Xiao Wu, the loli delivered a sharp palm strike that sent Xiao Wu tumbling to the ground. Seizing the opportunity, she quickly pinned Xiao Wu's arms behind her back, rendering her immobile.
Though Xiao Wu's martial soul fusion had been awe-inspiring, her defeat was swift, making her seem like nothing more than a paper tiger.
The fleeting yet intense battle left all the work-study students, including Ye Wen, momentarily stunned.
The first to snap out of it was Wang Sheng, who excitedly raised his arms and cheered:
"Huo Yu'er, our boss lady, is incredible! With a leader like her, we won't have to endure bullying from those noble students anymore!"
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