Chapter 40 Xiao Wu and Rong Rong are jealous
Xiao Wu finally managed to squeeze out of the crowd.
She had been overwhelmed by everyone's enthusiasm just now, and only now did she have the chance to look for the figure who hadn't spoken until now.
"Cousin?"
When her gaze passed through the crowd and landed on the boy who was leaning against a tree alone, resting with his eyes closed, she froze instantly.
Ye Liuyun was covered in congealed black blood, and his whole body exuded a strong bloody smell and an inescapable sense of weakness.
Even amidst that "joyful laughter," he seemed like a forgotten outsider, licking his wounds alone.
"Cousin!!"
Xiao Wu's tears streamed down her face instantly.
"What happened to you? Why are you bleeding so much?"
Seeing Xiao Wu's anxious expression, on the verge of tears, Ye Liuyun slowly opened his eyes, forcing a helpless smile onto his lips:
"Is my blood that smelly?"
Xiao Wu sniffed; it really did smell terrible, and it didn't seem like Ye Liuyun's blood.
She always thought Ye Liuyun smelled delicious; just looking at him made her hungry, and she always wanted to take a bite.
She had secretly tried it before when she slept at Notting Academy, but she was beaten up for it.
Just then, an untimely voice broke in.
"Xiao Wu."
Tang San walked over, glanced at Ye Liuyun, and a barely perceptible look of disgust flashed in his eyes.
Then, he put on a pained expression and said to Xiao Wu.
"Don't be fooled by him."
"When the Titan Giant Ape took you away, everyone was frantic. Only he stood there motionless, and even coldly said 'I am powerless and helpless'."
"It was me! I chased after you without thinking, even though I was seriously injured, even though I knew I might not be able to catch up, I still wanted to save you!"
Tang San pointed at Ye Liuyun, his tone impassioned, as if he were standing on a moral high ground.
"This cold-blooded person doesn't deserve to be your family! Xiao Wu, you need to stay away from him. Only I am truly good to you!"
Although Dai Mubai and the others around him did not speak, their eyes revealed a hint of agreement.
After all, Ye Liuyun didn't move at the time, while Tang San did chase after it.
Ye Liuyun listened to this impassioned speech, but only glanced at Tang San indifferently, without even having the desire to refute it.
After all, this was a private secret between him and Xiao Wu, and it couldn't be brought into the open.
Xiao Wu turned her head and looked at Tang San, who was full of affection, then looked back at her cousin, who was covered in wounds but was still comforting her.
Her eyes were so clear that Tang San felt a little guilty.
"Then why does my cousin look like he's been through a major battle? Not only are you unharmed, but you also gained your third spirit ring."
"Does he even have time to absorb a third spirit ring while chasing after me relentlessly?"
Xiao Wu's voice was soft, yet firm.
"You..."
Tang San paused, not expecting Xiao Wu to say that, and was momentarily speechless.
He really didn't know how to refute that.
He had simply made the most rational choice. Since he couldn't catch up and had encountered a third spirit ring, why not absorb it?
"Alright, Xiao Wu."
Ye Liuyun patted Xiao Wu's hand, interrupting the pointless argument.
"I'm tired, let me rest for a while."
Xiao Wu nodded obediently, ignoring Tang San, and took out a water bottle and towel from her storage bag to carefully wipe the blood off Ye Liuyun's face.
Tang San stood aside, watching this scene, his face turning pale and then red.
In the end, he could only retreat awkwardly, his hatred for Ye Liuyun deepening even further.
And just then...
Ning Rongrong, who had been sitting quietly to the side, felt a sudden surge of inexplicable irritation as she watched Xiao Wu's practiced and affectionate movements.
That was my savior...
Ning Rongrong bit her lip, stood up, and walked over with somewhat stiff steps.
"That..."
She spoke hesitantly, her voice somewhat hoarse.
Ye Liuyun and Xiao Wu both looked up at her at the same time.
Stared at by two pairs of eyes, Ning Rongrong became even more nervous, her cheeks flushed slightly, but she still mustered the courage to ask.
"I have quite a few items in my storage soul tool. What do you need?"
"I... I have some wound medicine and tonics here, which are specially made by our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and are very effective."
As she spoke, she hurriedly pulled out several exquisite little jade bottles and stuffed them into Ye Liuyun's hands, without caring whether he wanted them or not.
"Take it! Don't be ungrateful!"
After delivering the medicine, she realized her tone had been too harsh and quickly tried to correct herself:
"I... I just don't want to owe you a favor. After all, you... saved me once."
Looking at the dazzling array of jade bottles in his hand, Ye Liuyun raised an eyebrow.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was the wealthiest in the world. Their specially made healing medicines and elixirs for strengthening the body's foundation were priceless and unavailable on the market.
For him, who urgently needed to replenish his essence and repair his meridians, these things were still quite useful.
"Thanks."
Ye Liuyun accepted all the jade bottles without any pretense.
Ning Rongrong felt a huge weight lifted from her heart and hurriedly left.
However, this scene, as seen by Xiao Wu, triggered a level-ten alarm.
Xiao Wu's big pink eyes narrowed instantly.
Her animal instincts made her sense the presence of a "competitor".
Something was not right.
This young lady usually thought she was above everyone else and hated people like Ye Liuyun the most.
And just a day ago they were constantly targeting Ye Liuyun, why was she suddenly showing goodwill?
Xiao Wu immediately clung tightly to Ye Liuyun's uninjured left arm, hanging on him like a koala, watching Ning Rongrong's back warily, and muttering to herself:
"Cousin, is that ill-tempered young lady plotting something against you?"
"Those who offer unsolicited favors are either treacherous or thieves."
"You mustn't let her sweet talk corrupt you!"
Xiao Wu was still waiting to take Ye Liuyun to seek revenge on Spirit Hall, but her henchman was poached. What was she going to do?
Ye Liuyun felt the soft touch on his arm and sighed helplessly.
"You're overthinking it. Besides, you're a grown woman now, don't be so clingy."
Xiao Wu shook her head coquettishly, even though she had been in the human world for six years.
But essentially, her understanding was still based on how to deal with soul beasts.
You had to protect what was yours.
Things you liked should be kept hidden.
Ye Liuyun was her super henchman, her designated underling, whom she had been guarding for six years.
She had already spoken with Er Ming and found them a new underling, who they had already named San Ming.
No one could have their eyes on him.
Tang San stood not far away, watching the two intimate figures, his fists clenched so tightly they cracked, his face so gloomy it could drip water.
But he said nothing, only silently turned away, a hint of resentment flashing in his eyes.
Ye Liuyun... you wait.
If you're alone, you're doomed.
...
After a night's rest, Zhao Wuji was still pale, but thanks to his powerful Soul Saint foundation, he was able to move around with difficulty.
"This place is not safe to stay for long."
Zhao Wuji was still shaken by the experiences of the past two days.
"We must get Oscar a spirit ring as soon as possible, and then leave the Star Dou Forest immediately."
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