Ning Rongrong took a stack of notes from her soul guide and gave one to Xiao Wu, saying, "Here's a thousand Gold Soul Coins. You can exchange it at the Imperial Bank in Soto City."
Xiao Wu happily accepted it and put it in her own soul guide, her eyes still lingering on the money notes in Ning Rongrong's hand.
She only realized now that Ning Rongrong was actually a hidden little rich girl.
Ning Rongrong noticed Xiao Wu's greedy gaze and quickly put her money away, then asked, "I've already paid you. When you go back later, tell Ao Tian to forge a sword for me that's even better than the one he has."
Xiao Wu's eyes were a little sly as she asked, "More beautiful in appearance, and with Soul Elder level power, right?"
Ning Rongrong said, "Yes, but if it doesn't meet my requirements, I'll make you return the money."
"Don't worry, I guarantee you'll be satisfied." Xiao Wu assured her confidently.
After the girls took care of their needs, they returned to the clearing where they were resting.
Zhao Wuji urged, "Eat something to replenish your energy. We'll rest here for an hour. Ao Tian and Tang San, you two take turns keeping watch."
Ning Rongrong followed Xiao Wu and the others to Ao Tian's side, wanting to make sure Xiao Wu would do as promised after taking her money.
Zhao Wuji, Tang San, and Oscar sat on the other side.
Tang San had already finished eating his rations, so he stood up and said, "I'll take the first watch. We'll switch with Ao Tian in half an hour."
With that, he leaped up and onto the branches of a large tree nearby, his eyes occasionally flashing with purple light as he surveyed the surroundings.
Xiao Wu, seeing Ning Rongrong's expectant gaze, moved closer to Ao Tian, hugged his arm, and used her coquettish charm, saying, "Ao Tian, can I talk to you about something?"
Ao Tian shifted slightly, realizing this girl was hugging him pretty tightly.
Xiao Wu's sweet talk usually meant trouble, but Ao Tian still enjoyed it. He closed his eyes slightly, savoring the comfortable feeling and asked, "Spit it out. What do you want this time?"
"Forge a longsword for Ning Rongrong, please."
Ao Tian glanced at Xiao Wu and asked, "Why are you being so kind?"
"Can I? I already took her money." Xiao Wu wriggled her body.
Ao Tian pinched Xiao Wu's nose and said, "So you're just greedy for money again."
"So, can I or can't I?"
"You know, what I forge is very valuable," Ao Tian said, looking at Ning Rongrong.
The things he forged, how could they be bought with something as common as Gold Soul Coins?
Ning Rongrong heard Ao Tian's words and quickly said, "I've already given Xiao Wu a thousand Gold Soul Coins."
Her unspoken words were: I've already offered a good price, surely you won't refuse?
Zhao Wuji, Oscar, and Tang San were dumbfounded. Ning Rongrong was incredibly wealthy, able to casually produce a thousand Gold Soul Coins.
Oscar was green with envy. If he married such a rich young woman, how many years of struggling would he avoid?
Tang San sat on a thick branch, leaning against the tree, his gaze fixed on Ning Rongrong, and a thought stirred within him.
He guessed why Ning Rongrong wanted Ao Tian's weapon. For support-type Soul Masters, that kind of weapon, which could unleash sword qi, was indeed very practical.
He thought of his Hidden Weapons. If considering suitability, he felt his Hidden Weapons were even more suitable for support Soul Masters than Ao Tian's sword.
Because his Hidden Weapons were more mysterious, more difficult to defend against, and had a longer attack range.
A thought flashed through his mind: Should I sell some Hidden Weapons to Ning Rongrong?
He had long harbored the idea of establishing an Otherworldly Tang Sect on the Douluo Continent, but how easy was it to establish a sect? The most important condition was the need for a large amount of funding.
If he could sell some Hidden Weapons to exchange for wealth, it seemed like a good option.
Xiao Wu, fearing Ao Tian would refuse, quickly stood up and pulled Ao Tian towards the edge of the open space, walking a few meters into the forest.
Only when their figures were blocked by several large trees did Xiao Wu whisper, "Just help me, okay? I've already accepted the money. If I go back on my word, what will others think of me?"
"Do you know that what I forge is worth more than ten thousand Gold Soul Coins, let alone a thousand?" Ao Tian said.
Although forging was easy for him, he didn't want to casually help someone he didn't have a relationship with.
"Her requirements aren't high. She just wants the sword's appearance to be prettier than your golden sword, and its power to be at the Soul Elder level."
Ao Tian was stunned for a moment and asked, "That's it? That simple?"
Xiao Wu snorted proudly and said, "Otherwise? Am I the kind of person who would get the short end of the stick?"
"Who's your grandma?" Ao Tian asked with a smile, pressing closer, forcing Xiao Wu against a large tree.
A flicker of panic crossed Xiao Wu's face. She raised her chin, looking at Ao Tian, and put on a brave face. "If you don't help me, I'm your grandma."
Ao Tian used his left hand to pin Xiao Wu against the tree, and his right hand pinched her smooth chin, lifting it up. He smiled, "I put in the effort, you get the money. Sounds good. So, what do I get?"
Xiao Wu's eyes darted around, turning her head to the side. She asked, "Then... then what do you want?"
"Look at me!" Ao Tian commanded.
Xiao Wu's gaze was drawn back, and she looked at Ao Tian's face, but the next moment, her eyes widened.
The air suddenly went quiet, maybe for a minute, maybe two. Only then did Ao Tian's voice break the silence, "This is your payment for asking for my help. You said I couldn't eat you, so I'll just take some interest first, is that alright?"
Xiao Wu's head was resting on Ao Tian's chest, her little fists pounding on the other side of his chest. Looking from the side, her face was flushed red, as if on fire.
Ao Tian had been gentle and affectionate just a moment ago, but his face immediately turned cold and serious. He sternly said, "I know you like to play and be willful, but don't do this 'act first, ask questions later' thing again. I don't like it."
Xiao Wu trembled all over, the flush on her face quickly fading, her complexion turning pale. Feeling Ao Tian's cold words, each word struck her heart, making her very scared.
"I... I won't do it again. I'll discuss everything with you first... This is the last time," Xiao Wu stammered.
Ao Tian smiled, stroking Xiao Wu's hair, and said, "Look at how scared you are. Am I that scary?"
Xiao Wu nodded, saying, "This is the first time I've seen you angry. It's very scary."
Ao Tian said softly, "This time, let it go. You have to remember, when you want me to help you, you have to get my permission first. This is the most basic courtesy, and it's also respect for me."
He had intentionally gotten angry just now to scare Xiao Wu, to make her realize she was wrong. She had always been so willful, taking advantage of his affection for her to do whatever she pleased. He didn't know what other terrible things she might do in the future.
"I understand," Xiao Wu nodded solemnly, taking the profound lesson to heart.
"Alright, let's go out," Ao Tian said, pulling her along.
"Ning Rongrong, when we get back, I'll help you forge a sword, one that will satisfy you," Ao Tian said. Since Xiao Wu had agreed, he had to keep his promise.
It was just a piece of junk to forge anyway. He could use a piece of scrap metal and make it in moments.
"Ao Tian, thank you," Ning Rongrong said quickly.
Gu Yue Na pulled Xiao Wu into her embrace and asked, "You remember the lesson this time, right?"
"Sister Na'er, I won't be so willful anymore. Can you supervise me?" Xiao Wu asked, looking up.
Gu Yue Na ruffled Xiao Wu's nose and smiled, "Of course, you'll always be our Xiao Wu."
Just then, Tang San, sitting on a high branch, suddenly looked serious. He said in a low voice, "Something's moving, and it's coming this way."
Zhao Wuji immediately stood up, a little surprised. After the girls had finished taking care of their business, he'd asked Tang San to keep watch, and in fact, he'd also subtly released his own mental power, paying attention to the surroundings.
Training these children was one thing, but he also had to secretly help, preventing Tang San from possibly making a mistake.
But now, within the range of his mental power, he hadn't felt any movement.
Could Tang San be mistaken?
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