Seeing Xiao Wu's disappointed expression, Tang San didn't think he had done anything wrong. He felt justified and said righteously, "Why should I care about the feelings of Soul Beasts?"
"Brother, you've changed. How are you any better than those Soul Beasts who can't distinguish between good and evil?"
Xiao Wu's eyes were filled with tears, her tone accusatory.
Thinking that Da Ming might also die at Lin Mu's hands, she felt that Tang San was becoming increasingly cold and might become a second Lin Mu.
Hearing these almost insulting words, Tang San's expression changed slightly, and a surge of anger rose in his heart. He said coldly, "What a joke! At least I'm human, not a Soul Beast!"
"You're worse than a Soul Beast!"
"What right do you have to say that to me? Remember! You used to be a Soul Beast too. As long as you're a Soul Beast, you'll be a Soul Beast for life! Once a Soul Beast, always a Soul Beast!"
Seeing Tang San pointing at her arrogantly and cursing her, Xiao Wu's pupils trembled, tears streaming down her face. She turned and ran outside.
Watching Xiao Wu's departing figure, a trace of regret welled up in Tang San's heart.
"Was I really wrong?"
Tang San gradually became confused, even forgetting to chase after Xiao Wu for a moment. He only came to his senses when she had completely disappeared from his sight.
However, Xiao Wu had already left the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, and finding her in the vast Heaven Dou City was like looking for a needle in a haystack.
After several hours of searching, Tang San still couldn't find her. Finally, he went to Lin Mu's dormitory and explained the situation with frustration.
"Master, that's what happened."
"This..."
A hint of helplessness flashed in Lin Mu's eyes. He hadn't expected this to happen, especially since it was technically his fault.
Undeniably, his primary target was indeed the Azure Bull Python, Da Ming. Killing the true Ferocious Beasts was extremely difficult, and hunting the Azure Bull Python was the only relatively risk-free option for a hundred-thousand-year ring.
However, he had absolute confidence in becoming a God. Perhaps he could find a way to revive Da Ming and Er Ming after he gained God-level strength.
"Master, Xiao Wu won't leave forever, will she?"
Tang San was filled with regret. He should have known better than to say such hurtful things. Only after Xiao Wu was no longer by his side did he feel truly uneasy.
Seeing his disciple's expression, Lin Mu shook his head and asked, "How long has Xiao Wu been away from the academy?"
"More than three hours."
"That's a long time. I hope Xiao Wu hasn't left Heaven Dou City; otherwise, it will be difficult to find her."
Previously, Lin Mu only considered Xiao Wu as a walking backup Spirit Ring and Spirit Bone. But as her feelings for Tang San deepened, he gradually abandoned this idea.
As long as one's strength was sufficient, why limit oneself to a mere hundred-thousand-year ring and bone?
Thinking about it carefully, this conflict wasn't entirely bad. It served as a precaution for Tang San, potentially preventing him from completely collapsing mentally later when he learned he possessed a half-Soul Beast bloodline.
"Master, I'll go with you," Tang San said anxiously.
Seeing his anxious expression, Lin Mu patted his shoulder and said earnestly, "Think about what to say to her first. As for finding her, leave that to me."
With that, Lin Mu immediately activated the Hurricane Armor and vanished from Tang San's sight in the blink of an eye.
After Lin Mu left, Tang San sat dejectedly on the sofa, his heart filled with mixed emotions. He had thought he didn't care about Xiao Wu's identity as a Soul Beast, but it had unexpectedly become a source of resentment.
However, compared to his feelings for Xiao Wu, this resentment seemed insignificant now.
Meanwhile, Lin Mu had already traversed Heaven Dou City. Using the speed of the Hurricane Armor, he quickly explored the entire city but still couldn't find Xiao Wu.
"Could it be that Xiao Wu has already left Heaven Dou City?"
Lin Mu's eyes flickered. If Xiao Wu had already decided to return to the Star Dou Great Forest, even if he found her, it would be difficult to persuade her to come back.
Ignoring these concerns, Lin Mu transformed into a hurricane once more and flew out of the city.
Even if he had to force his way, he had to bring Xiao Wu back. The journey from here to the Star Dou Great Forest was long, and if she encountered danger, being a Soul Elder alone wouldn't be enough to protect her.
To Lin Mu's surprise, just two or three kilometers outside of Heaven Dou City, he saw a pink figure, it was Xiao Wu, returning the way she came.
In an instant, Xiao Wu only felt a blur flash before her eyes.
Before she could recover, Lin Mu was already in front of her, looking at her strangely.
"Teacher Lin Mu?" Xiao Wu asked tentatively.
Hearing this tone, a hint of doubt arose in Lin Mu's heart. Although he was now wearing the Hurricane Armor, Xiao Wu was no stranger to him. Why was she using such an uncertain tone?
Could it be that he was moving too fast for her to see clearly?
After a moment, Lin Mu suppressed his thoughts and said seriously, "Xiao Wu, Xiao San already knows he was wrong and regrets saying those things to you. He wants to apologize."
Although Tang San never usually admitted his mistakes, as his master, Lin Mu felt he should still help his disciple smooth things over.
Hearing this, Xiao Wu asked with some doubt, "Really?"
"Even if you don't believe me, you have to believe Xiao San, right?" Lin Mu said earnestly.
"Alright then."
Xiao Wu nodded reluctantly. This was completely unlike her previous emotional outburst, and she didn't mention Da Ming again. Her calm behavior seemed a bit abnormal.
Seeing this, a strange light flashed in Lin Mu's eyes, and he subtly hinted, "Xiao Wu, if there's a chance in the future, I will definitely revive your brother."
"Teacher Lin Mu, I believe you."
Xiao Wu looked up at Lin Mu, her pink eyes revealing an extremely sincere gaze, showing that she trusted him completely.
The more this happened, the stranger it seemed to Lin Mu. He even wondered to himself, 'Could Xiao Wu be plotting some kind of revenge?'
He immediately dismissed the thought; Xiao Wu's mind couldn't possibly conjure up something so complex.
Unable to figure it out, Lin Mu simply put it out of his mind.
Just as he was about to take Xiao Wu back, he suddenly felt a sense of being watched. But even with his near-Titled Douluo level mental power, he couldn't detect the observer's location at all.
"Is it just my imagination?"
Lin Mu massaged his temples; he was probably being too sensitive.
During this time, in order to break through to Level 80 as soon as possible, he had devoted almost all his spare time to cultivation. Coupled with training the Royal Fighting Team during the day, he was indeed a bit exhausted.
Immediately, he grabbed Xiao Wu, transformed into a hurricane, and flew toward the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
As the two left, a figure in silver-black armor disappeared in the distance.
Soon, Lin Mu returned to the teachers' dormitory with Xiao Wu. To avoid being a third wheel, he decisively went to his bedroom to cultivate, leaving the living room to Tang San and Xiao Wu.
Before Tang San could speak, Xiao Wu conceded, "Brother, I've thought it through. What you said makes sense."
"Huh??"
Tang San was stunned. Had the Xiao Wu in front of him been switched?