Douluo Dalu: Transforming Soul Rings into Soul Veins

Yu Ruyan waited quietly in front of the Pope's Hall. Her hands were gently folded before her, craning her neck in anticipation, her eyes full of expectation and tenderness.

Sunlight passed through the clouds, plating the Pope's Hall with a layer of golden radiance. It also illuminated Yu Ruyan's face, making her look even more gentle and moving. Everything around seemed to have stopped, leaving only the increasingly strong anticipation in her heart beating.

Finally, the main door of the Pope's Hall slowly opened, and a familiar figure came into view. Tang San, the person who made her "soul-stirred and dream-haunted," had finally appeared in her line of sight.

Yu Ruyan's eyes lit up, the joy in her heart welling up like spring water. She walked forward quickly, almost unable to suppress the panting that was about to escape her lips. Her steps were light and urgent, each step as if treading on the clouds, getting closer and closer to Tang San.

When the two finally stood face to face, Yu Ruyan's eye sockets were slightly red, but the corner of her mouth lifted into a happy smile. She stared intently at Tang San, as if she wanted to forever engrave this moment in her heart. And Tang San also looked back at her with deep affection, his eyes sparkling with the same tenderness and firmness.

Yu Ruyan's fair hand pressed on Tang San's chest. She said softly, "Third Brother, have you gotten the qualification for the Soul Veins?"

Tang San looked around somewhat awkwardly, coughed lightly, and took Yu Ruyan's hand. "Let's talk when we get back."

"Mmm," Yu Ruyan gave Tang San a light kiss on the cheek.

Because of Tang San's "enthusiastic speech" in the Pope's Hall just now, he had attracted a lot of attention. Therefore, as they were leaving, many people were looking at Tang San. The rest of the crowd clicked their tongues in amazement at this scene.

"Young people really know how to play. This is the Pope's Hall, and they're already starting?"

Hearing this, even the pure and innocent God-King Tang couldn't help but have his ears turn red. He took Yu Ruyan's hand, quickened his pace, wanting to leave this place of public attention as soon as possible. Seeing this, a mischievous smile appeared on the corner of Yu Ruyan's mouth.

She first glanced at the interior of the Pope's Hall, then followed Tang San's steps closely. The figures of the two soon disappeared into the plaza in front of the Pope's Hall.

The temporary residences of the various factions were arranged in the largest hotel in Spirit City.

Accompanying Tang San were, besides Yu Ruyan, also people from Shrek Academy, as well as Tang Xiao.

The two were walking side by side on the streets of Spirit City when suddenly Tang San's footsteps paused. He looked at a certain place in front with a complicated expression.

There, was Xiao Wu.

This optimistic rabbit, ever since she had come to Spirit City, had been slacking off and wandering around here. For her, in the past, there was the desire to find Lin Feng to revive her mother, so she had been a little more attentive in her cultivation.

But ever since she had met Gu Yuena, this common lord of soul beasts, and had been brought to Spirit City by Lin Feng, she had simply started to rot like in the original novel. Her soul power was now level 27.

With a big boss covering for me, why still work hard? It's not like my soul power isn't growing. No rush.

Yu Ruyan was stunned. Following Tang San's gaze, she couldn't help but narrow her eyes. Looking again at Tang San's expression, his brow was full of nostalgia and tenderness, the threads of love that cannot be cut, yet are still in a mess.

He still remembers her.

As a huntress and a green tea, she knew very well what she should do now. She had to completely shatter Tang San's attachment to Xiao Wu and firmly grasp his heart in her own hands.

So she spoke up, "Third Brother, what's wrong? Hey, there's a person over there who looks a lot like me. Let's go and see."

As she spoke, she pulled Tang San and walked over there.

Tang San followed behind her step by step. He also couldn't say why he was following Yu Ruyan to see Xiao Wu.

Was it to see Xiao Wu have a change of heart towards him, or was it with the thought of making Xiao Wu jealous, or perhaps deep down in his heart, he also longed for this opportunity to sort out the complex and subtle emotional entanglement between himself, Xiao Wu, and Yu Ruyan?

When they got closer, only then did they discover that Xiao Wu was in a dispute with a street food stall.

"Aiya ya, Sister Xiao Wu is so angry!"

Xiao Wu stomped her foot fiercely on the ground, a look of anger on her face, as if she had encountered something extremely unfair. Her gaze was fixed on the food stall owner before her. In her hand, she was still holding an unfinished skewer of roasted meat, the corner of her mouth stained with grease, yet she argued with the owner without any regard for her image.

"Boss, isn't this meat too little! I spent so much money, and you only gave me this little bit? Do you think Sister Xiao Wu is easy to bully?" Xiao Wu's voice was crisp and pleasant, but at this moment it carried a hint of dissatisfaction and stubbornness.

The food stall owner had a helpless look on his face and explained, "Little girl, you've misunderstood me. This is a small business of mine. How could I possibly give you less than what you paid for? Look at this meat. Although it's not much, it's all selected top-grade good meat, and the price is also clearly marked."

"Forget it. Here, this skewer is for you. Consider it a discount for a new customer."

The boss took a skewer of roasted meat from the side and handed it to Xiao Wu.

Xiao Wu's eyebrow raised. There's such a good thing? She took it with delight. "Hehe, boss, you're a pretty good person." She took a big bite. The spices and meat juices exploded in her mouth. Xiao Wu squinted her eyes with satisfaction, a look of happiness and intoxication on her face.

However, the next moment, Xiao Wu's face suddenly changed. Her eyes were wide open. "Pah, pah, pah! Bleh—"

"You!"

Xiao Wu's sudden action made the surrounding people look over sideways. While spitting out the roasted meat in her mouth, she pointed at the food stall owner, her face ugly to the extreme.

"This meat of yours, what kind of meat is it?!" Xiao Wu's voice carried a bit of a tremble.

The boss had a look of confusion. "Top-grade Soft-Boned Rabbit meat. What's wrong? Rabbit meat is very precious. Why are you wasting it!"

Xiao Wu's eyes went black. Although her martial soul was the Soft-Boned Demon Rabbit, she had a blood-is-thicker-than-water relationship with the Soft-Boned Rabbit. This was no different from eating her own kind.

"Rabbits are so cute! How can you eat rabbits!!! Ahhh, Sister Xiao Wu says, put down the rabbit meat in your hand!"

The boss was even more confused. He frowned. "Little girl, are you deliberately looking for trouble? That piggy is also very cute. How come you were eating so happily just now?"

"That was me..."

Xiao Wu stammered, unable to give a reason. She was so anxious that her two rabbit ears popped out.

Yu Ruyan's gaze flickered for a moment. She quickly went forward. Tang San stretched out his hand but did not stop her. Yu Ruyan pressed down on Xiao Wu, who was about to jump up from anxiety. "Boss, can't you see? This young lady's martial soul is a rabbit, so she is somewhat repulsed by things made of rabbit meat."

"Hoo—that's right. Hey? Why does this voice sound so familiar?" Xiao Wu looked sideways.

The Yu Ruyan who was ninety percent similar to her was impressively in her sight. Xiao Wu couldn't help but widen her eyes in shock, her mouth slightly agape. For a moment, she even forgot to react.

"You you you! Where did you pop out from? Why do you look so much like me?"

The people beside the small stall were also attracted by this sudden similar appearance and all cast curious gazes.

"Why do these two look so much alike? Long-lost sisters reunited at a roasted meat stall, and then discovered one of them was adopted?"

"You've read too many storybooks!"

The boss's eyebrow raised. "Hey hey hey, I don't care about what martial soul or not. She feels disgusted, I apologize. But this is my business. Don't even think about making me not sell it. That's impossible."

"It was a gift in the first place. If you don't eat it, that's fine. I have so much pork here. I haven't seen any martial soul that's a pig come and complain to me. Hurry up and go."

Yu Ruyan patted Xiao Wu's head, which earned her a white-eyed glare from Xiao Wu.

"Hey, don't mess with Sister Xiao Wu's hair! Who on earth are you? Why do you look so much like me, and your voice is also similar?"

Yu Ruyan smiled quietly. "I come from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect. I am Tang San's... mmm, Third Brother, right now, do I count as your partner?"

Just at this time, Tang San had just arrived at their position. Yu Ruyan's timing was just right.

When Xiao Wu saw the visitor, she pouted with disgust. "Ew~ why is it you again? Can't you not be such a lingering ghost!"

"Partner? Oh! Sister Xiao Wu gets it! You deliberately found this woman, right? Damn it, are you shameless or what? I'm f*cking impressed. Do you have to be associated with me!?"

"Bleh, so disgusting!"

Tang San opened his mouth. "It's not like that. I just..."

"Stop stop stop! Sister Xiao Wu doesn't want to listen to you, this little good-for-nothing. Hey, you there, let me tell you, this fellow used to pester me every day at the academy. Sister Xiao Wu beat him for two years, and he just rushed to get beaten. A pure bottom-feeder man!"

"Look at that appearance of yours that's so similar to mine. He's just looking for a substitute. Leave him quickly!"

Xiao Wu shivered. The moment her voice fell, the surrounding atmosphere instantly became subtle. A trace of an imperceptible coldness flashed in Yu Ruyan's eyes, but it was soon covered by her gentle smile. She gently pulled on Tang San's sleeve, signaling him not to mind Xiao Wu's words.

"Xiao Wu, really, in your eyes, have you always had this kind of impression of me?"

Xiao Wu said with disgust, "Is there anyone who would try to kill you one second, and be head over heels for you the next? Are you a psychopath? This old lady beat you for two years, and you still wouldn't get lost. How many times do I have to say it? This old lady doesn't like you! It's best if you're dead!"

Tang San was speechless. He pressed down on the Yu Ruyan who wanted to go forward and argue. "Ruyan, let's go."

He pulled the fuming Yu Ruyan away, his heart filled with mixed feelings. Xiao Wu's words were like a sharp knife, deeply stabbing into his heart. He knew that no matter what he did, Xiao Wu seemed unable to accept him.

"Hey, you, whatever your name is, Ruyan! Remember to get far away from him quickly!"

"Hmph!" Xiao Wu snorted. Seeing that the surrounding people were all looking at her, she couldn't help but be a little shy and angry. "Look, look, look! What are you looking at? Haven't you seen a simp before?"

Suddenly, her ears twitched, as if she had received some information. She was stunned for a moment, then stuck out her tongue. "Sorry, boss. This is compensation for you. By the way, can we really not eat rabbits?"

Xiao Wu gave the boss a gold soul coin, her eyes blinking, and said weakly.

The corner of the boss's mouth twitched. He took the gold soul coin. "Taking the gold soul coin doesn't mean I agree. Go quickly, go quickly."

"Hmph! Bleh~"

Xiao Wu made a face and hurriedly ran off in the direction of Spirit City.

"Third Brother, don't mind Xiao Wu's words. She might have just spoken too quickly," Yu Ruyan's voice was gentle and firm, trying to ease the unhappiness in Tang San's heart.

Tang San gently shook his head, his gaze deep as he looked into the distance. "I know her temperament. It's just that sometimes, I can't help but wonder if I really did something wrong."

Yu Ruyan tightened her grip on his hand. "Third Brother, there is no right or wrong in matters of love, only willingness or unwillingness. You have already done very well. It's she who cannot accept it. Let's go. Don't let this matter affect our mood."

The two continued to walk forward. Although Xiao Wu's words were like a thorn stuck in Tang San's heart, Yu Ruyan's companionship and comfort would gradually let him get over it.

"Third Brother, feelings can't be forced. You are not in her heart."

Tang San stopped in his tracks, his gaze as he looked at Yu Ruyan was cold for a moment.

Yu Ruyan's heart stopped for two and a half seconds. What's going on? This fellow can't be... he still wants to continue his simp career? The other person doesn't even like you!

Fortunately, this cold gaze only appeared for a moment. Tang San sighed. "Ruyan, it's not what you think."

Yu Ruyan opened her mouth, tears in her eyes. "Third Brother, could it be that you think I said I was your partner, and you got angry?"

"But we are already so close. I thought... sob sob sob."

Seeing her crying a storm of pear blossoms, Tang San was flustered in his heart. He hurriedly took her into his arms and comforted her in a soft voice, "No, it's not that. It's just, sigh, it's just that I'm not ready yet."

"Give me some time. Let me think it through, okay?"

Yu Ruyan continuously wiped the teardrops from the corners of her eyes, turned her head away, and did not look at Tang San. "Sister sees that brother is probably starting to draw a big pancake again. If I were to believe it, I'm afraid I would cry until my heart breaks. Brother is probably tired and is just perfunctorily responding to me. Is it my fault then?"

Tang San was anxious in his heart. This Yu Ruyan was actually so sensitive and overthinking. He held her even more tightly. "Ruyan, believe me. I have never been perfunctory with you. In this life, in my heart, you are more important than anyone else."

Hearing this, Yu Ruyan's body trembled slightly. She turned her head, looking at Tang San with teary eyes, her voice carrying a bit of a sob. "Third Brother, have you really ever liked that Xiao Wu?"

Tang San closed his eyes and did not speak. He always felt that if he said he had liked Xiao Wu, even Yu Ruyan would leave him.

A long time later, he sighed. "Now, the one I like is you."

A complex look flashed in Yu Ruyan's eyes. This damn thing actually wants to two-time me? This kind of thing is only for me to do!

"Mmm, I believe you, Third Brother. Let's go back."

Along the way, the two were somewhat silent, it's unknown what they were thinking.

The two arrived at the largest hotel in Spirit City. His room was right next to Yu Ruyan's.

The night was deep. Tang San tossed and turned in bed. He didn't know if he was doing the right thing. In the end, it was impossible for the Xiao Wu of this life to fall in love with him.

But Yu Ruyan was different. She was a good girl, and she had a similar experience to him in this life. A woman who had been hurt knows how to care for others.

The more he thought, the more uncomfortable he felt.

"After becoming a god, I'll just merge their souls. No one will find out. Just like the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record. Although I stole it, in this world, I am the ancestor of the Tang Sect."

"Yes, that's right. I'll just do that. Xiao Wu will still come back."

"Bang bang bang—"

Tang San looked at the room door with confusion. So late, who is it?

He pulled the door open. Yu Ruyan was standing there prettily, dressed exceptionally coolly. Her originally delicate and pretty face looked exceptionally alluring under the faint light. Her eyes seemed to hold a pool of spring water, and she was looking at him with deep affection.

"Third Brother, I can't sleep. Can you keep me company?" Yu Ruyan's voice carried a trace of a tremble, as if she were trying her best to suppress the gasps that were about to escape her lips.

Tang San was stunned for a moment, then immediately reacted. He hurriedly pulled her into the room and closed the door. He knew that Yu Ruyan was somewhat uneasy because of today's events and needed his comfort and companionship.

"Ruyan, what's wrong? Are you still thinking about today's matter?" Tang San asked softly, reaching out to stroke her cheek.

"Third Brother, do you love me?"

Tang San was stunned. Looking at her pair of eyes full of expectation and unease, an indescribable guilt and tenderness surged in Tang San's heart.

"Ruyan, of course I love you," he replied in a low voice, his voice full of firmness.

Yu Ruyan's eye sockets instantly became wet. She hugged Tang San tightly, as if to merge herself into his body. "Third Brother, I'm really scared. So scared that you will leave me and go find that Xiao Wu."

Tang San gently patted her back and comforted, "Ruyan, don't be afraid. I've already said, now my heart only has you. Xiao Wu... she is already a thing of the past."

Hearing this, Yu Ruyan felt a little comforted in her heart but was still a little worried. "Third Brother, promise me you won't think about her anymore in the future, okay?"

Tang San sighed. He knew Yu Ruyan's sensitivity and suspiciousness and also understood that he needed to give her more security. "I promise you, Ruyan. In the future, I will only think of you, only love you."

Yu Ruyan stroked Tang San's cheek, her own cheeks becoming a little hot.

"Third Brother, I'm sorry."

Tang San was also somewhat uncomfortable, his breathing slightly rapid. "What's wrong?"

"I... I asked First Uncle for some whale gel and added it to our dinner."

Tang San's face showed shock. "You!"

Yu Ruyan's eyes were teary. "Third Brother, I don't want to wait anymore. The look in your eyes when you look at Xiao Wu makes my heart hurt so much. If you really love me as you said just now, then love me."

A trace of cunning flashed in her eyes. As for any broken model objects, she had long since arranged for someone to repair them. No need to worry about Tang San discovering she was not a virgin.

At most, it's a little loose. Anyway, that thing of his is so small, he wouldn't be able to feel it.

"Ruyan, you, how could you be so muddle-headed!" Tang San frowned. The whale gel was already starting to take effect. His two eyes were bloodshot, and he was panting like an ox. His reason was beginning to dissipate.

"Third Brother, I... I just love you too much. I'm afraid of losing you," Yu Ruyan's voice carried a crying tone. She hugged Tang San tightly. At this, Tang San could no longer suppress the desire in his heart. The body before him was a body that looked so much like Xiao Wu's!

He hugged Yu Ruyan tightly.

"Xiao Wu—"

In Tang San's arms, Yu Ruyan frowned fiercely. Alright, alright. You ate this old lady, and you're still thinking of someone else. If you are unkind, don't blame me for being unrighteous.

I thought the son of the Clear Sky Douluo would be so fierce. The result is just this, and so small. Powerless!

She buried her pretty head in Tang San's chest, a cold light flashing in her pupils.

Originally, I had the thought of playing for a long time and then finding an honest man to take over the pot. The result is that Tang San is not up to the task. Who should I look for?

If I stay with Tang San all the time, wouldn't the happiness of the latter half of my life be gone?