"Ah!" Zhu Zhuqing slapped Wukong's hand away, glaring at him.
"You know, constantly pinching faces makes them fat. If you're going to pinch, pinch somewhere else. Look, my face is about to get bigger because of you." With others around, Zhu Zhuqing pulled Wukong close, tiptoeing to whisper into his ear.
"Oh?"
Wukong looked at Zhu Zhuqing with a mischievous expression, making the young girl uncomfortable all over.
Slowly, a pair of sticky hands crept closer, while everyone around watched Ning Rongrong eat her Soul Power sausage.
From behind the crowd, Wukong squeezed forcefully. This sudden action left Zhu Zhuqing blushing bright red, though she didn't dare make a sound.
With so many people around, this behavior was shocking—though a little exciting, despite her reluctance.
"You said it yourself, remember? Pinch somewhere else…" Wukong increased the pressure, firm yet gentle, making Zhu Zhuqing squirm uncontrollably—wanting more, but also wanting to stop.
Zhu Zhuqing could not allow Wukong to act freely. Feeling uncomfortable, she immediately moved his hand away, giving him a look of silent reproach.
"This filthy man! How can you be so rough? Haven't you learned to be a gentleman?" Zhu Zhuqing mentally scolded.
If Wukong heard that, he'd surely smite her head with a playful smack.
"What? You say I'm not a gentleman? Fine, fine, you want a show? Build me a stage, get some audience, a few props, and a white suit. I'll show you what a real gentleman is. I've performed for hundreds of thousands, demonstrating graceful posture and perfect magic tricks. Women across the world praise me—no gentleman could match Wukong. If I acted gentlemanly, even someone from that Moon Pavilion would have to admit defeat."
A true gentleman forged in practice differs vastly from one molded by real battle experience.
"There are so many people here. You're shameless, but I still have some pride!" Zhu Zhuqing whispered into Wukong's ear.
"What's it to you?" Wukong sneered, trying again to place his hand, but Zhu Zhuqing blocked him in time.
Her icy gaze was lethal. Wukong suddenly felt nervous, eyes drifting downward.
Zhu Zhuqing's long, sharp fingernails pointed deliberately, sharp enough to fell a tree if used recklessly.
Even a small misstep could create a catastrophe for Wukong.
"What were you trying to do just now?" Zhu Zhuqing tilted her head, giving him a small smile.
Her nails twitched slightly, scraping lightly—a harsh sound only Wukong could hear. Seeing Zhu Zhuqing so dominant, Wukong knew he needed to back off, planning to settle matters later in the evening.
Some might ask, "Why back off?"
It's not backing off—it's called respecting your wife.
"Hey, hey, hey! You don't need to point those nails out. Put them away!" Wukong teased, activating Armament Haki on his fingers to press her nails back.
"Hmph~" Seeing Wukong relent slightly, Zhu Zhuqing withdrew her black nails as well, though her eyes remained wary, watching his hands for any further mischief.
Heaven, the tension was unbearable.
"So… what's your current level?" Wukong asked, curious about Zhu Zhuqing's Soul Power. If she could advance, they could pick suitable Soul Beasts from Dugu Bo's little herb garden later.
"Level 37. Didn't you already know during the last Spirit Fight?" Zhu Zhuqing asked, puzzled. Why ask about Soul Power now?
"Huh?"
Wukong was slightly surprised by her Soul Power level. Last time during the Spirit Fight, Zhu Zhuqing's level was known, but with Oscar's sudden breakthrough to level 30 due to the energy field, Wukong wondered if she had advanced too.
Yet she was still hovering at level 37. If luck favored her and she broke through level 40, they could use this chance during the Star Dou Great Forest soul-hunting mission to find her a suitable Soul Beast.
"Seeing Oscar's breakthrough, I thought the energy stimulus might have affected you too, giving you a few levels," Wukong explained.
"Because the two who stood there the longest were probably you and Ning Rongrong. But judging by Ning Rongrong, she didn't break through, so I thought you would, as a surprise for me."
Just as Zhu Zhuqing was about to respond, Frand loudly announced, "Alright. Since Oscar has broken level 30, it's time to hunt Soul Beasts."
As Frand spoke, a shadow of sadness flashed across Xiao Wu's eyes—noticed immediately by Wukong.
In the end, Soul Beasts… Xiao Wu was still concerned for her kind. But in the future, once in the Divine Realm?
Whatever Tang San said would go, though mostly she'd still follow Xiao Wu's lead. By then, they would be the rulers of the Divine Realm.
By then, Xiao Wu wouldn't care about Soul Beasts anymore. Why? If she wanted to, she could consult Tang San, use her abilities, and change the situation for Soul Beasts at that time.
Even constrained by the rules of the Divine Realm, she could act secretly or ask others to intervene, then ascend without a care.
If discovered, would Tang San protect Xiao Wu? Absolutely.
By the time of Douluo III, Tang San effectively ruled all. Though he didn't show it outwardly, he divided the Divine Realm for the Tang family—yet nobody noticed. Admirable, really.
Xiao Wu herself was a Soul Beast, her husband's mother a Soul Beast, and the children's bloodline already surpassed humans.
Without the Spirit Transmission Tower, Soul Beasts might have gone extinct already. The tower only alleviated the issue—it didn't fix it completely.
"But before that, you'll need to train for a few days to prepare for the Star Dou Great Forest mission," Frand said, adjusting his glasses confidently.
"Oh, and if anyone breaks level 30 in the coming days, report to me. I'll enter your name into the school's Hall of Fame."
Everyone fell silent…
The school had only admitted a handful of people. A Hall of Fame? Right…
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