Soul Land: I Became the Pope from the Beginning

Chapter 127: Xiao Wu's Transformation, Brother Chuan is also someone Xiao Wu wants to protect

Noon.

Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Bang—Clang—

Xiao Wu was wearing tight-fitting clothes at this moment. Due to the heat, sweat was already flowing down her body, dripping onto the ground along her smooth skin with her movements.

Xiao Wu was now a Level 53 Soul King, surrounded by three Soul Emperor-level training dummies.

Although the three Soul Emperor dummies only attacked along specific routes, dealing with three at once was no simple matter.

Xiao Wu continuously utilized soft skills, constantly dodging under the attacks of the three Soul Emperor-level dummies, moving like a phantom.

"First Soul Skill, Waist Bow."

As Xiao Wu's first soul ring flashed, her speed more than doubled.

In an instant, one Soul Emperor dummy struck out fiercely, aiming to smash Xiao Wu's face. If it connected, Xiao Wu would likely lose her ability to move on the spot.

"Third Soul Skill, Teleportation, Heaven and Earth Reversal!"

Xiao Wu flashed, instantly appearing beside the Soul Emperor dummy. She lightly grabbed it, went with the force, and threw the dummy over her shoulder.

It crashed into another dummy.

A heavy collision sound instantly erupted.

"Fifth Soul Skill, Eight-Stage Drop."

Xiao Wu's figure arrived in front of the last dummy. No matter how the dummy tried to use all its forms, it couldn't catch the nimble Xiao Wu.

As Xiao Wu dodged one last time, she instantly appeared near the dummy, throwing it into the air. The Eight-Stage Drop was executed to perfection.

Boom!

With the final kick, the dummy was smashed down from dozens of meters high, stirring up a cloud of dust.

When the dust settled, the dummy had shattered into a pile of useless fragments.

"Hoo-ha~ hoo-ha~"

After the battle, Xiao Wu panted heavily, supporting herself on her knees, gasping for air. Sweat dripped from her body, soaking the sand beneath her feet.

"Xiao Wu, take a break."

Qian Renchuan had been watching from not far away for a while. Seeing Xiao Wu finish her training, he approached her with a concerned expression.

"Mm, Brother Chuan, can you help me up?"

Xiao Wu seemed to be intentionally hiding something, her tone a bit unnatural, speaking to Qian Renchuan with some shyness.

But Qian Renchuan, having been with Xiao Wu for several years, immediately noticed her wandering gaze, and his expression instantly turned displeased.

He immediately crouched down, pulled up her tight-fitting pants at her calf, revealing that Xiao Wu's right calf was slightly swollen from overtraining.

He carefully applied an ointment made from some precious Immortal Herbs to prevent the injury from worsening.

"Xiao Wu, you're not allowed to train like this again."

Qian Renchuan's tone was somewhat scolding, but more concerned. He knew Xiao Wu carried hatred and didn't want her to always rely on others.

So, over the past few years, she had been diligently trying to catch up to him, striving not to hold him back. Due to her lack of combat skills, she had been refining them day and night.

But in the end, he stopped her. Although Xiao Wu made rapid progress this way, it was extremely detrimental to her body.

Even with the Immortal Herb bath prepared by his father, it couldn't be used daily to help Xiao Wu recover.

Moreover, he didn't want Xiao Wu's heart to be consumed by hatred, and Aunt Rou was still alive. He didn't want Xiao Wu to become someone who only knew revenge.

"But Xiao Wu doesn't want to watch her loved ones get hurt again."

Tears flickered in Xiao Wu's eyes. She was afraid. Even though her and Qian Renchuan's talents were now strong, they were still too weak against a Titled Douluo. This made her worried that if her identity was discovered during future travels, it would implicate Qian Renchuan.

Mother, Da Ming, and Er Ming were almost all captured by those evil Clear Sky Sect members wielding hammers. That was because she was too weak back then.

She had no combat skills and had casually reincarnated as a human. She didn't want to hold Qian Renchuan back anymore. She also wanted to be a useful person, not just a pretty vase who only causes trouble.

"Xiao Wu, you still have me. If anything happens to your body, Aunt Rou and I will worry about you, too."

Qian Renchuan looked at the delicate Xiao Wu, then lifted her in a princess carry, and said softly with tender eyes full of love, "We are family, family for life. Your revenge is naturally my revenge, too. I am your older brother, after all."

Qian Renchuan didn't plan to use his father to help Xiao Wu seek revenge; he wanted to do it himself.

Under his father's wing, they could indeed grow safely, but hiding under his father's wing for a lifetime was not his style.

That would mean he had failed his father's expectations, and he wouldn't be able to personally avenge Xiao Wu, nor would he be a qualified Spirit Hall Holy Son.

"Thank you, Brother Chuan."

Nestled in Qian Renchuan's embrace, Xiao Wu could even hear his heartbeat. His reliable shoulder gave her immense security.

Perhaps due to physical exhaustion and mental relaxation, Xiao Wu couldn't help but yawn, wrapping her arms around Qian Renchuan.

A gentle smile appeared on her lips. Due to her training, Xiao Wu's body was full of curves, which made Qian Renchuan's heartbeat involuntarily quicken, and his breathing became somewhat rapid.

"Calm down, calm down! Qian Renchuan, stay calm."

It was the first time Qian Renchuan saw Xiao Wu so gentle, pure, and touching. He couldn't help but swallow.

He carried Xiao Wu back to their shared dormitory, planning to let her lie down and rest properly, as resting in his arms wasn't ideal.

After placing Xiao Wu on the bed, Qian Renchuan used his Soul Power to soothe the injury on her calf. Seeing that it was nothing serious, he finally relaxed.

He sat quietly by the bed, watching her, to prevent any accidents.

"Mmm~"

In her sleep, Xiao Wu suddenly turned over, then grabbed Qian Renchuan's hand, mumbling vaguely, "Brother Chuan, you are also someone Xiao Wu wants to protect."

Looking at Xiao Wu mumbling in her sleep, Qian Renchuan chuckled softly, gently tidying Xiao Wu's messy hair, and at the same time, said tenderly, "Silly little sister, you are also the most important person to me."

Qian Renchuan smiled, slowly covering Xiao Wu with the quilt, and quietly left the room, planning to find Ye Lingling to help treat Xiao Wu and prevent any lingering issues.

He also took out the prepared Immortal Herb, planning to let Xiao Wu take a medicinal bath in the evening to help her recover.

This way, he could rest assured.

However, a cold glint immediately flashed in Qian Renchuan's eyes, and he muttered to himself in a chilling tone:

"Those despicable, evil Tang Family members, how dare they bully Xiao Wu and injure Aunt Rou! They are simply asking for death!"

He had already understood the whole story. This Tang Family was so greedy that they almost forced Aunt Rou to sacrifice herself—an unforgivable sin.

If his father hadn't appeared, not only would Aunt Rou have had to sacrifice herself, but Xiao Wu would also very likely have been forced to sacrifice herself to those evil Tang Family members.

Upon learning that Tang San was the son of the Soul Master who needed to obtain a soul ring, Qian Renchuan was even more displeased.

That Tang San at Nuoding Academy always pestered him and Xiao Wu, surely also harboring ill intentions toward Xiao Wu.

Such cunning at such a young age—these Tang Family members are simply inherently evil!

End of Chapter