At that moment, the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Azure Bull Python—brothers bound by hardship—finally returned with earth-shaking momentum.
The two brothers never expected Xiao Wu to actually bring home a human of such terrifying strength.
'You said you wanted to show him around, but did you have to bring him straight home?!'
"Xiao Wu, what's going on?"
[Note: Xiao Wu's mother is named Ah Wu. "Da Wu" would be too cliché.]
Ah Wu glared at her daughter, her face dark with anger. How could she just bring a stranger into their home?
"Mom, I—"
Fu Ye: Skip
After hearing the explanations from Xiao Wu, Da Ming, and Er Ming, Ah Wu finally understood the situation.
All she felt now was sheer helplessness. Bringing someone like this home—wasn't she afraid they'd all end up as spirit rings and spirit bones?
"Don't worry," Fu Ye said calmly. "I'm only curious about the core region of the Star Dou Forest. Your spirit rings and bones hold no interest for me."
He knew exactly what Xiao Wu's mother was thinking. After all, a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring and bone were treasures any human would covet—but to Fu Ye, they meant nothing.
He couldn't even be bothered to absorb spirit bones now. Otherwise, he would've already fused with the million-year Dragon God Spirit Bone set from the system mall.
Still, he had to assert his dominance. Otherwise, these two—the ape and the python—might look down on him.
With that thought, Fu Ye condensed a stable barrier around himself. Then, under the bewildered gazes of the group, he released his Dragon God Martial Soul—along with nine 990,000-year spirit rings.
A majestic nine-colored dragon materialized, its overwhelming pressure bearing down on the three soul beasts.
The nine near-million-year spirit rings pulsated with power, striking not just awe—but sheer terror—into their hearts.
Ah Wu, along with the three beast kings, was crushed under the weight of this aura. They couldn't even lift their heads. The pressure lasted only a second, yet to them, it felt like an eternity.
Retracting his martial soul and rings, Fu Ye glanced at Ah Wu—now collapsed on the ground—and the three beast kings still trembling in fear.
'Ah, what can I say? I've always had a soft spot for beautiful women.'
Ah Wu's eyes were wide with dread.
Xiao Wu, the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger—none of them could stand, their legs utterly weak.
At this moment, the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger felt nothing but gratitude for his earlier surrender.
'Thank the heavens I didn't challenge this monster to a Life-and-Death Arena. Otherwise, I'd be dead ten times over!'
Fu Ye strode leisurely to Ah Wu's side. She barely managed to sit up, her hands trembling. When she saw him approach, the fear in her eyes deepened.
The three beast kings—Er Ming, Da Ming, and Xiao Wu—were on edge, terrified he might attack their mother.
"Rustle."
But reality defied expectations.
Fu Ye reached out, scooped Ah Wu into his arms, and cradled her like a princess.
"I've already told you—I'm just visiting. Your spirit rings and bones are worthless to me."
Internally, he added: 'I'm just here to experience the joy of a certain Mr. Meng De.'
His gaze shifted to a wooden house nearby.
"That's where you live, right?"
Ah Wu was stunned. She was a hundred-thousand-year soul beast who hadn't even reached maturity—yet this human hadn't killed her!
"Uh… huh?"
She didn't dare even to breathe, afraid that angering him would doom Xiao Wu and the others.
"Your rabbit form is quite charming," Fu Ye mused. "I also know a little girl—the Blue Silver Emperor in human form. Do you know her?"
Ah Wu blinked in confusion. 'The Blue Silver Emperor transformed? Ah Yin did too? When did this happen?'
"The Blue Silver Emperor… transformed? You mean Ah Yin?"
Fu Ye smirked. 'As I thought—they know each other.'
"Yes. I was recovering near the Blue Silver Forest when I met her. But unlike you, she's already reached maturity."
His tone was casual as he carried her toward the house.
Ah Wu's shock deepened. 'Maturity?! That means Ah Yin transformed before me!'
"Creak."
Fu Ye pushed open the wooden door. Inside was a simple but tidy space—wooden furniture, a clean bed, and in the corner, a large nest of golden hay with traces of white fluff.
'Xiao Wu's sleeping spot, no doubt.'
Though humble, it was well-kept. After setting Ah Wu on the bed, he noticed her hesitation and pulled up a stool.
"Where is Ah Yin now? Is she safe?" The worry in her voice was palpable.
"When I left, she chose to follow me into the human world. Now she stays at my restaurant—perfectly safe."
'Well, except for her habit of moaning late into the night…'
"I see…"
Ah Wu felt a pang of longing. Ah Yin had reached maturity and was living among humans. For a moment, she envied her—but then she glanced at Xiao Wu and dismissed the thought.
"But who are you?" she pressed. "How do you have so many hundred-thousand-year spirit rings? And why are you here?"
Despite the danger, she needed answers.
Fu Ye chuckled. "Miss, shouldn't you introduce yourself first? Basic courtesy, no?"
He wasn't offended. Given his overwhelming strength and uninvited arrival, their wariness was natural.
Ah Wu exhaled, recalling human etiquette.
"My name is Ah Wu—meaning 'dance.' As you guessed, I'm a hundred-thousand-year-old Soft Bone Rabbit in human form."
'Hmm. Ah Wu… Fitting.'
She did resemble an older version of Xiao Wu from the donghua—though her hair was light brown, not pure black, and her demeanor far calmer than her daughter's lively nature.
"I'm Fu Ye. 'Fu' as in 'master,' 'Ye' as in 'spark.' A human soul master… with some strength."
Ah Wu nearly scoffed.
'Some strength?!'
That "aura" alone had crushed Da Ming and Er Ming—two hundred-thousand-year soul beasts!
Fu Ye reconsidered his wording.
"Actually, I also carry soul beast bloodline. You could say I'm a hybrid now."
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