"Back then, it… it was her who personally killed my mother. I remember her figure; I will never forget it!"
The words came out trembling at first, but gradually gained strength as buried emotions resurfaced like a breaking dam. Xiao Wu's eyes turned misty for a moment, then sharpened with a painful clarity. That memory had never truly left her—it had only been suppressed under layers of fear, restraint, and the discipline of cultivation. But now, standing here, facing the source of that nightmare, everything came rushing back as vividly as if it had happened only yesterday.
"Teacher, actually, during the Soul Master Competition, I already recognized her, but I didn't want to cause trouble for the Academy, so I didn't say anything."
Her voice softened slightly here, as if confessing a long-hidden burden. The Soul Master Competition had been a turning point for her, a moment where past trauma and present responsibility collided. She had seen that familiar silhouette among the high-ranking figures, felt that same suffocating pressure, and yet she forced herself to remain silent. At that time, her priority was not revenge—it was the Academy, her teammates, and the fragile balance that had allowed her to continue cultivating in peace.
"I originally thought that I would just continue to Cultivate with Teacher, work hard to become stronger, and one day, I would be as strong as Teacher, and then I would personally seek revenge on her.
I remember Teacher once asked a question in class: Why do we need to become stronger? Cultivation requires a belief. I… I also want to be like Zhuqing, able to protect my sisters, protect the people I cherish, and protect my Family! I am no longer someone to be slaughtered at will!"
Her fists clenched tightly as she spoke, nails pressing into her palms. The pain grounded her, anchoring her resolve so she would not waver. The philosophy her teacher once taught her had once felt abstract, even distant—but now it became painfully real. Strength was not just for status or survival. It was for protection. It was for justice. And above all, it was for ensuring that the tragedy she had once suffered would never be repeated in front of her again.
With Teacher Xin's backing, Xiao Wu finally mustered her courage, stared intently at Bibi Dong, took out the Yearning Heartbroken Red from her embrace, and her Spirit Beast aura slowly emanated.
The air around her subtly changed as her spirit power began to stir. A faint but distinct aura of a spirit beast leaked out, causing the surrounding pressure to shift almost imperceptibly. The sacred flower in her hand seemed almost alive, resonating with her emotions. Her stance was no longer that of a student overwhelmed by fear, but of someone who had chosen to confront her destiny head-on, regardless of the consequences.
Seeing Zhu Zhuqing stand up for Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuyu, returning alone to face the Star Luo Royal Family, she was very envious!
That memory flickered through Xiao Wu's mind unexpectedly. Zhu Zhuqing's determination, her willingness to face an entire royal lineage alone for the sake of her sisters, left a deep impression on her. At the time, Xiao Wu had felt admiration—but also a quiet envy. Zhu Zhuqing had already stepped onto the path she herself was only beginning to understand: the path of someone willing to stand against the world for the people they loved.
Two days ago, Teacher Xin also received a letter from Zhuqing, confirming her safety. She had already taken the Star Luo Emperor hostage, securing time for her Family to relocate to the border. With her excellent movement and speed, she also evaded the Star Luo Empire's pursuit, settled the Family's subsequent affairs, and once her worries were gone, she would return to the Academy.
However, Xiao Wu also had some doubts in her heart. She hadn't told Teacher Xin about her mother's matter, so why did Teacher Xin know?
That question lingered like a thorn in her thoughts. It was not something she could easily dismiss. Teacher Xin's awareness of her deepest secret felt unsettling, almost invasive, as if nothing about her life had ever truly been hidden.
Could it be… did Teacher Xin ever use the Soul Capture on Xiao Wu?
The thought sent a slight chill through her. The Soul Capture technique was not something to be taken lightly—it could reveal memories, secrets, even the most carefully buried emotions. If that had been used on her without her knowledge, then perhaps everything about her past had already been seen.
It's just that she didn't know if Teacher Xin had explored other parts of Xiao Wu during the Soul Capture?
That uncertainty made her heart tighten. She didn't know whether to feel violated, protected, or simply confused. The ambiguity left her with a strange, restless sensation that she could not fully explain, only endure.
Probably, right? No wonder the little pink bunny occasionally felt an unbearable itch~
The thought drifted into a strange, almost surreal corner of her mind, where confusion and embarrassment intertwined. Even now, in such a tense confrontation, part of her awareness could not entirely escape those lingering questions about her own body and spirit.
…
"You are… that fish that got away back then?"
"That's right, I am that fish that got away back then."
Bibi Dong was lost in thought. Feeling the aura from Xiao Wu, she finally understood why she always felt a certain familiarity with this girl.
Her gaze sharpened as recognition slowly surfaced. The fragmented memory she had once dismissed now connected into a clear picture. The aura, the spirit fluctuation, and even the faint emotional resonance all pointed toward an identity she had long assumed lost.
"Teacher Xin, was this special flower used by you to conceal her aura? You already knew she was a 100,000-year Spirit Beast?"
The question cut through the tension in the air. Suspicion and realization intertwined as the truth began to surface layer by layer. The presence of the flower, the concealment of aura, and the deliberate protection all pointed to a carefully orchestrated arrangement.
A 100,000-year Spirit Beast is right beside you. Since Teacher Xin possesses the ability to remove and replace spirit rings, why didn't you kill her and replace your other thousand-year or ten-thousand-year spirit rings?
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