...
Two weeks later.
Nottingham, Fasno Province.
As a small town on the border of the Heaven Dou Empire, its prosperity cannot compare with the majestic Martial Soul City, but it is remote and peaceful, full of the lively atmosphere of everyday life.
Xuan Hao was dressed in a black outfit that wasn't flashy but was made of high-quality materials.
He covered his signature silver hair with a hood and walked in the crowd as discreetly as possible.
After having lunch at a reasonably clean restaurant, Xuan Hao inquired about the location of Notting Junior Soul Master Academy.
The Martial Soul Branch Hall is absolutely off-limits.
Although it is a remote place, it is still an agency under the jurisdiction of the Spirit Hall.
If Bibi Dong were to follow the trail to Notting City and uncover Xiao Wu, that would be quite embarrassing.
He absolutely dared not keep Xiao Wu by his side.
He's barely able to protect himself right now, and he's running around with a 100,000-year-old soul beast.
Isn't that just making him a moving target?
On the contrary, although Notting Academy is a bit dilapidated, with the reclusive blacksmith "Haotian Douluo" Tang Hao secretly watching his son Tang San, Xiao Wu staying by Tang San's side makes it safer than anywhere else, as it is in the darkest hour.
...
At the entrance of Notting Junior Soul Master Academy.
As the only Soul Master Academy in Notting City, its gatekeeper has always been a master of treating people differently based on their status.
If they see a part-time worker dressed casually on a normal day, they'll look down on him.
But today, when Xuan Hao arrived at the gate, the situation was completely different.
The gatekeeper was lazily leaning back in his chair, basking in the sun, when he caught a glimpse of someone approaching out of the corner of his eye.
He was about to put on airs and ask a couple of questions like "What are you doing here?"
when he looked up and saw Xuan Hao's well-made clothes.
But the fabric and the cut clearly indicate that it's a high-end product from a big city.
Not to mention, this child walks with a swagger, exuding an air of nobility that makes people afraid to look directly at him.
"This... young master, who are you?"
The doorman quickly threw away the toothpick and greeted him with a fawning smile.
Xuan Hao didn't waste any words. A golden light flashed in his eyes, and his crimson-gold vertical pupils instantly appeared, with a faint dragon's might flashing by.
"I need to go in and find someone." Xuan Hao's voice was cold. "Is there a problem?"
"No...no, no, no problem! Absolutely no problem!"
The doorman felt his legs go weak and cold sweat instantly broke out when those golden eyes glared at him.
Soul Master!
Moreover, this aura is far more terrifying than that of the academy's teachers!
"Please come in! I was blind to your greatness, please come in!"
The gatekeeper was bent over so low he almost fell to the ground.
He didn't dare ask for any pass or letter of introduction, for fear of offending this young master who seemed to have a powerful background.
...
After entering the college, Xuan Hao easily found the Academic Affairs Office.
It was the start of the new school year, and several teachers in the academic affairs office were organizing the new students' files.
"Knock knock".
Xuan Hao tapped his fingers on the table.
Director Su, the head of the teaching department, was engrossed in reviewing files when he heard the noise.
He looked up impatiently and asked, "Who is it? What are you knocking for... uh?"
When he saw Xuan Hao, who stood in front of the table with an extraordinary air, he swallowed back the reprimand that was on the tip of his tongue and put on a gentle expression: "Excuse me, are you a freshman here to register?"
"I'm not going to school, I'm looking for someone," Xuan Hao said calmly.
"Do you have a little girl here with innate full soul power and a Soft Bone Rabbit martial soul?"
"A Soft-Boned Rabbit? With innate full soul power?"
Director Su paused for a moment, then a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, "You mean that work-study student?"
"Yes, it's her." Xuan Hao nodded. "Has she arrived?"
"She's here, she just arrived this morning," Director Su replied instinctively.
"That young girl is quite lively; she has the village's certificate and has already completed the formalities."
At this point, Director Su suddenly realized something and asked hesitantly, "Um... what's your relationship with her?"
"I'm her brother," Xuan Hao said, turning to walk out. "Thanks."
"Hey, wait a minute! Do you know where she lives?" Director Su called out from behind.
"Where else can work-study students live? Dormitory 7, of course."
Xuan Hao didn't even turn his head, waved his hand, and disappeared out the door.
Director Su watched his retreating figure, scratched his head, and looked puzzled: "These days, even the brothers of work-study students can dress so expensively?
And isn't that girl an orphan...?"
...
After leaving the academic affairs office, Xuan Hao went straight to the dormitory building.
Although it was his first time at Notting Academy, he could guess the layout of this junior academy with his eyes closed.
Dormitory 7, being the only work-study dormitory in the entire college, has the worst conditions and is naturally the most remote.
"Who else?!"
A clear, melodious voice, tinged with arrogance, rang out from the dormitory: "Anyone else who dares to challenge me?
I'll beat you until you submit today!"
Xuan Hao stood at the doorway, peering inside through the half-open door.
In the center of the dormitory, a little girl dressed in a pink dress and wearing bunny ears was standing with her hands on her hips, looking smug as she stood on a wooden bed.
In a corner not far away, a thin, dark-skinned little potato was quietly tidying up his bed.
Although he appeared calm, his eyes kept glancing at the girl in pink, as if he was quite wary of her strength.
Tang San?
Xuan Hao immediately sensed Tang San's unusual aura; after all, he was a bastard.
And the girl in pink who was swaggering around was none other than Xiao Wu.
"This girl is living a pretty comfortable life."
Xuan Hao breathed a sigh of relief as he looked at the lively Xiao Wu.
It seemed that she hadn't been devastated by A Rou's death; instead, she had hidden her grief deep inside and disguised herself with this carefree attitude.
"Knock knock knock".
Xuan Hao reached out and knocked on the door frame, making a crisp sound.
The noise in the dormitory instantly quieted down, and everyone's eyes turned to the door.
When they saw the young man standing against the light, with his silver hair and otherworldly air, everyone was stunned for a moment.
What a beautiful person!
Xiao Wu turned her head as well.
The moment she saw Xuan Hao's face, her arrogant face turned deathly pale, her body trembled uncontrollably, and her eyes instantly reddened.
Fear and hatred intertwined in her heart, but she forced herself not to react and just stared intently at Xuan Hao.
Tang San seemed to notice Xiao Wu's unusual behavior.
He frowned slightly, took a step forward without making a sound, and looked at Xuan Hao warily.
"Who are you?" Tang San asked in a deep voice.
Xuan Hao ignored Tang San. After approaching Notting City, he did not feel the palpitation or deadly threat he felt when facing a Title Douluo.
This meant that Tang Hao was not near Notting Academy at the moment.
If Tang Hao were secretly keeping an eye on her, she definitely wouldn't have approached Xiao Wu directly like that; otherwise, it would have been awkward for Tang Dachui to have him on her radar.
Xuan Hao walked straight up to Xiao Wu and flicked her forehead.
"hiss--"
Xiao Wu winced in pain and instinctively covered her forehead.
The grief and indignation she had been building up were instantly interrupted, and she was completely stunned by the blow, staring blankly at the boy in front of her who both hated and feared her.
"You didn't even tell me you were going out. You've grown some guts, haven't you?"
Xuan Hao looked down at her, his tone carrying a hint of brotherly authority, as if he were disappointed in her.
"You ran off to this remote and impoverished place without a word.
Do you know how long I've been looking for you?
Do you know how worried I was?"
"Or do you think your mediocre skills are enough to make you invincible?"
"You..." Xiao Wu opened her mouth, tears finally welling up in her eyes, "You bastard..."
"Alright, stop making a fool of yourself here."
Xuanhao didn't give her a chance to vent her emotions, nor did he intend for her to say anything shocking in public.
He grabbed Xiaowu's slender wrist and, with a little force, pulled her out of the dormitory without giving her a chance to refuse.
"Come out with me, I have something to tell you."
"I won't leave! Let me go!"
Xiao Wu struggled desperately, trying to shake off Xuan Hao's hand.
But her meager strength was like an ant trying to move a tree in front of Xuan Hao.
"stop!"
"Let her go! She doesn't want to go with you!"
As he spoke, Tang San stepped on Ghost Shadow Steps and reached out to grab Xuan Hao's shoulder.
Xuan Hao paused slightly, but did not turn around. He merely turned his head slightly, his pupils shrinking to become crimson-gold vertical pupils, and glanced behind him.
"I'm talking to my sister, why are you interrupting?"
Get out of my way!
Tang San's face turned pale, and his body stiffened on the spot as he watched Xuan Hao pull a dazed Xiao Wu out of the gate of the Seventh Dormitory.
Tang San only snapped back to reality when the two figures disappeared from sight; his back was already soaked in cold sweat.
"What a terrifying aura..." Tang San muttered to himself, his eyes filled with apprehension.
"Xiao Wu actually has such a brother?"
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