A Few Days Later...
"When it comes to mobility, Little Xiangxiang's martial soul is definitely the best."
Lu Feng sighed as he finally arrived in Nuoding City.
If only he had a flight-type martial soul, he could've saved so much travel time and fulfilled his dream of soaring freely through the skies.
But now, it was time to focus on his mission.
Exposing Tang San's long-hidden schemes wouldn't be easy.
Tang San was a reincarnated man in his thirties, now posing as a twelve-year-old. Add those years together, and he was practically a fifty-year-old schemer, yet he still played the innocent, honest boy in front of Xiao Wu.
In his past life, Tang San had stolen secret techniques from the Tang Sect's forbidden archives proof that he was willing to do anything to achieve his goals.
He had known Xiao Wu was a soul beast in human form all along, yet he never revealed it.
He had still taken her to the Spirit Hall's elite tournament, fully aware that she risked exposure in front of countless Title Douluo-level powerhouses.
A man like this, calculating, meticulous, and far more cunning than even Zhu Yan, wouldn't be swayed by mere words. If Lu Feng confronted him directly, Tang San might even twist the situation against him.
No, wasting breath was pointless.
Instead, Lu Feng would use the resources he'd spent years building, the Merchant Alliance.
Though Nuoding was a small city, it still had a Merchant Alliance branch.
All Lu Feng needed was to show his Elder Token, and the entire branch would be at his disposal.
So, his first stop was the Merchant Alliance headquarters, where he made a few… arrangements.
...
Noon, Nuoding City
Xiao Wu and Tang San stepped out of the Primary Soul Master Academy, strolling through the streets in search offresh carrots Xiao Wu's favorite snack.
But strangely, every shop they visited was sold out.
Even something as common as carrots had somehow vanished from the market.
As lunchtime approached, Tang San led Xiao Wu to a nearby restaurant.
The moment they entered, a waiter hurried over with a bright smile, directly addressing Tang San.
"Ah! Soul Master Tang, welcome back! Your usual seat is ready, shall I prepare the braised rabbit head and rice-stewed rabbit for you again?"
"What braised-?"
Tang San froze mid-sentence.
A chilling, murderous aura suddenly radiated from beside him.
Xiao Wu.
He knew she adored rabbits and despised anyone who ate them.
Panicking, Tang San waved his hands frantically. "Y-You've got the wrong person! I've never eaten rabbit meat in my life! Just bring us a plate of red carrots for now!"
The waiter scratched his head, confused. "But I never forget a face! You're Tang San, right? The Soul Master?"
Tang San was speechless. How did this random waiter know his name?
The waiter continued, "As for carrots… we're out of stock. My apologies! Actually, even if you wanted rabbit meat, we don't have any. A great philanthropist bought up every last rabbit and carrot in Nuoding City!"
Xiao Wu blinked. "A philanthropist… bought everything? What do you mean?"
The waiter grinned. "His name is Lu Feng. He adores rabbits and refuses to let them be slaughtered for food. Today, he purchased every rabbit in the city and released them into the forest even bought all the carrots to feed them on the way!"
"Lu Feng… Where is he?"
Xiao Wu's ruby-like eyes sparkled with sudden interest.
The revelation that Tang San had been sneaking off to eat rabbit meat behind her back infuriated her.
Hypocrite!
One face in front of her, another behind her back.
And now, hearing about this "great philanthropist" who, just like her, adored rabbits, even spending a fortune to buy and release them, Xiao Wu couldn't help but feel intrigued.
In this one aspect, her brother Tang San had already fallen short.
The waiter pointed outside. "Turn right when you leave, then left after the next street. You'll see a mountain of carrots just ask around there."
"Got it, thanks!"
Without another word or even a glance at Tang San Xiao Wu stormed off, her long legs carrying her away in a huff.
Once suspicion took root, it was hard to erase.
Tang San stood there, utterly speechless.
He jabbed a finger at the waiter, his voice tight with anger. "That little act of yours just ruined me. When I come back, you'd better have a damn good explanation."
Then he rushed after Xiao Wu.
The moment Tang San disappeared, the waiter's polite smile twisted into something far more cunning.
"Heh. 'Come back'? Oh, you won't be seeing me again."
Meanwhile…
Following the directions, Xiao Wu soon found herself staring at a literal mountain of carrots and crates upon crates of live rabbits, all being loaded onto wagons for transport into the forest.
Her heart skipped a beat.
Timidly, she called out, "Excuse me… Is the great philanthropist Lu Feng here?"
Right on cue, Lu Feng stepped forward from the crowd, flashing a warm smile.
"That'd be me. 'Great philanthropist' is a bit much, though." He tilted his head, studying her. "What can I do for you, little miss?"
Xiao Wu was even more adorable than he'd imagined.
Her gemstone-red eyes glimmered with curiosity, framed by long lashes that fluttered when she blinked. Her cheeks were soft and rosy, her nose delicate yet proud, and her lips slightly pouted hinted at a stubborn, spirited nature.
Though her figure hadn't fully matured yet, there was already a playful charm to her a youthful grace, like the first budding of a lotus flower.
Though she didn't have Zhu Zhuqing's nuclear-level curves the kind that could make hormones rage out of control her long, slender legs were perfection itself.
The pale pink stockings hugged her legs tightly, leaving a tantalizing sliver of bare, milky skin between the hem of her short skirt and the top of the stockings. The sight was downright lethal.
Lu Feng had to take a deep breath, suppressing the sudden urge to test just how soft that exposed skin might be.
He knew that in a few years, Xiao Wu would blossom into a stunning beauty, even more captivating than she was now.
But for the moment, her charm lay in her natural, unpretentious innocence.
As a 100,000-year-old Soft Bone Rabbit, she had spent her entire life in the heart of the Star Dou Great Forest, sheltered from the deceit and cruelty of the human world.
This was her first real exposure to human society and its treachery.
Xiao Wu's Turn to Be Stunned
When Xiao Wu got a clear look at Lu Feng, she froze.
She hadn't expected him to be so young around her own age and so unfairly handsome. His looks alone outclassed Tang San by miles, and there was an undeniable charisma in his demeanor that she couldn't quite place.
But more than that…
She felt something from him.
A pressure, an invisible dominance that made her want to draw closer, to submit.
Was this… bloodline suppression?
In just a few seconds, Xiao Wu sensed it Lu Feng carried an unfathomably noble soul beast bloodline within him.
Her words stumbled. "Y-You're so kind to rabbits… It shows you have a good heart. I…"
She had meant to thank him, but then she hesitated. What identity could she even use?
Right now, she couldn't reveal herself as a soul beast. And aside from Lu Feng, who might share her secret everyone around them was human.
Swallowing her words, she quickly changed course. "I… I also love rabbits! And I really like carrots too!"
Lu Feng grinned. "That's great! It's rare to meet someone who thinks the same way. Since you love carrots, you can have the rest of these consider it a gift."
He gestured to the enormous pile of carrots beside them.
Xiao Wu's eyes widened. "All of them? But… I didn't bring enough money"
"No money needed. They're yours, free of charge." His smile was effortless. "Call it a friendship offering. After all, we both adore rabbits, right?"
He extended his hand. "I'm Lu Feng. And you are…?"
"Xiao Wu. The 'Wu' from… dance."
Almost reflexively, she reached out and shook his hand.
The moment their skin touched-
Zap.
A jolt shot through her, and the bloodline suppression intensified tenfold.
For a split second, she felt the overwhelming urge to kneel.
Her breath hitched.
There was no doubt now, Lu Feng's bloodline was beyond extraordinary.
That aura…
It was the presence of a Dragon Emperor!!!
Her ruby eyes widened in shock, her lips parting slightly as she stared at him, utterly speechless.
"Let go of Xiao Wu!"
A sharp, furious voice cut through the air.
Tang San had arrived.