NOVEL WEB Chapter 6: 1 - 6
Chapter 6: Xiao Tian—"Women will only affect the speed of drawing my sword!"
Xiao Wu's face burned with embarrassment and anger, but deep down, she couldn't help but feel impressed. 'What is with this guy?'
Tang San, standing to the side, watched the exchange between Xiao Tian and Xiao Wu. For some reasons he couldn't explain, a strange, uncomfortable sensation twisted in his chest and it felt as though his whole body had turned a bit greener even though he didn't activate the Mysterious Jade Hand.
Meanwhile, Wang Sheng and the others were utterly dumbfounded. Xiao Tian's sword spirit was unlike anything they had ever seen. It could transition between hard and soft, dull its blade, and even move like a whip—could it also adjust its length and thickness? What a versatile sword.
But what truly shocked them was Xiao Wu's defeat.
It was one thing for Tang San to lose—after all, his martial soul was Blue Silver Grass, and his fighting style relied on physical skills. Xiao Tian's sword gave him an inherent advantage. As the saying goes, "An inch longer is an inch stronger." But Xiao Wu? She possessed a beast martial soul! They couldn't wrap their heads around how Xiao Tian managed to suppress her.
And what was more, Xiao Tian hadn't even used the sword shadows or the chilling sword intent he displayed against Tang San. It was as if he had Xiao Wu completely under control.
As soon as Xiao Wu admitted defeat, Xiao Tian deactivated his martial soul and ignored the mixture of resentment and curiosity in Xiao Wu's gaze. Instead, he calmly selected a bed, placed his luggage on it, and set his iron sword by the bedside.
The system's voice echoed in Xiao Tian's mind:
[Ding! Host, you truly astonish me. Not only did you defeat the Sea God and Asura God, King Tang San, but you also subdued his wife, Xiao Wu. Triggering a critical reward!]
[Rewards: "Storage Soul Guide (ring-shaped, 1,000 cubic meters, capable of storing living things)", Space Shuttle Jade Talisman", and "'Jie(All)' Character Secret (Douluo version)".]
[Space Shuttle Jade Talisman: A one-time item that allows you to reach a place you've been to before.]
[Jie (All) Character Secret: An amplifying type secret skill. It can raise one's attributes by ten folds.]
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The words stunned Xiao Tian.
His excitement bubbled over as he processed the rewards. The storage soul guide was a convenience he had been lacking. The jade talisman, a lifesaving tool, made him feel a bit safer in this unpredictable world. But it was the "Jie (All)" of Nine Characters Secret that caught his attention.
Even though the system was a bit crazy at times, it really gave him something. And everytime, anything given to him was the exact thing he needed or lacked at that moment.
'System! You actually Douluo-fied the 'Jie (All)' secret? Are you saying this world can handle that level of causality?' Xiao Tian exclaimed inwardly.
The system remained silent, though Xiao Tian could swear it was sulking.
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At that moment, a staff member walked over to the dormitory's entrance and called out, "Is there anyone named Tang San? The master asked me to deliver bedding."
Tang San stepped forward. His heart warmed at the gesture, though he maintained his usual calm demeanor as he replied, "That's me."
The staff placed the bedding on Tang San's bed, mentioned the master would visit him after dinner, and left.
Everyone's eyes turned to Tang San, and especially the pristine, new mattress and soft pillow that stood in stark contrast to the thin and worn beddings they had.
Everyone, that is, except Xiao Tian.
He cast a fleeting glance at Tang San and Xiao Wu, then picked up his things and walked toward the door. Traveling light, he had only brought clothes, some soul coins, and his spirit master certificate—no bedding or pillows.
"Xiao Tian, are you going out?" Xiao Wu's voice snapped him out of his thoughts.
Xiao Tian turned back, his tone calm. "Yeah, I also need to buy a mattress and some other things. What else would I be doing? What about you? Planning to sleep on a bare bed tonight?"
Before Xiao Wu could reply, Wang Sheng interjected enthusiastically, "Sister Xiao Wu, if you don't have bedding, you can use ours!"
Xiao Wu glanced at the thin, slightly grimy mattress on Wang Sheng's bed. Her face betrayed a flicker of disgust, especially when she compared it to Tang San's luxurious set.
Tang San noticed her reaction, and an idea made way into his mind. His heart raced slightly as he pondered, 'Does she want to share my bedding?'
But to his surprise, Xiao Wu, instead, turned to Xiao Tian and said, "Perfect! I need a mattress too. I'll go with you."
Xiao Tian raised a brow, slightly caught off guard. He actually had no interest in Xiao Wu at the moment. Given her true identity as a 100,000-year-old soul beast, she was likely already on Tang Hao's radar. Staying too close to her could spell trouble.
Still, he casually replied, "Fine."
Xiao Wu followed, puffing her cheeks in dissatisfaction. "What's with that tone? Can't you answer properly?"
A moment later, she added hesitantly, "Oh, and, uh… could you cover the cost of my bedding for now? I'll definitely, surely, pay you back once I have money."
Her voice grew softer as she tugged at the hem of his shirt, and a faint blush dusted her cheeks. Clearly, she was a little bit embarrassed when saying that.
Hearing Xiao Wu, Xiao Tian was a little surprised by what she'd said, but he remained composed and said calmly, "Alright, let's head to the city. It's a good chance to sightsee Nuoding City."
Xiao Wu let out a huff, clearly unwilling to lose the upper hand, and quickly followed behind him, completely ignoring Tang San.
Xiao Tian couldn't care less, but inwardly, he shook his head.
'Women... they'll only slow down the speed of my sword.'
At six years old, love was the last thing on his mind. With a system and a sword in hand, his focus was clear: hone his skills, stay out of unnecessary trouble, and survive this chaotic world.
Only after that, he could truly admire the beauty of this world's finest heroines to the fullest. At that time, they would also have matured nicely.
For now, he'd tolerate Xiao Wu's company. But he'd make sure to keep his distance from the hundred-thousand-year-old soul beast and keep a lookout on Tang Hao.