Chapter 108: Time to Shine!
"Yuhao, the best decision I've made in my life was to bring you into Tang Sect," Beibei said as he walked up and gently patted Huo Yuhao on the shoulder. "You will always be one of us at Tang Sect."
Huo Yuhao was deeply moved by these words. Ah, such a scene made Du Qianjue feel uneasy. For the main character group, such a scenario often preludes significant developments. Was something big about to happen?
Sure enough, the next second saw Huo Yuhao and Beibei, looking deeply into each other's eyes, excitedly holding each other's hands.
"Big brother!" "Little brother!" "Big brother!!" "Little brother!!"
Ahem... Wrong script, let's start over.
This brotherly bond was indeed moving!
"I should join Tang Sect too," a gentle voice interjected, and everyone turned to see Jiang Nannan, who often blended into the background. Despite being beautiful, Jiang Nannan rarely caught the attention of the group except from Xu Sanshi, which is why she seemed almost invisible, despite her stunning looks.
"Nannan, are you sure?" Beibei was surprised. "Once you join, there's no turning back. The sect is different from the academy."
Beibei and Tang Ya had previously invited Jiang Nannan, but she had always declined, citing the need for more time to consider.
Why had she suddenly decided to join today?
Could it be...
Beibei instinctively looked at Huo Yuhao. Was it the unique charm of Tang Sect? (Joy)
"Yes, I'm sure," Jiang Nannan nodded, her lips curving into a smile that made Xu Sanshi's heart flutter.
"Beibei! I want to join too! You said you'd save a spot for me, brother. Don't go back on your word!" Xu Sanshi immediately chimed in.
Hearing Xu Sanshi, Jiang Nannan's face fell.
"But I have one condition, Beibei. You have to ensure Xu Sanshi stops bothering me!"
"Crack—"
Xu Sanshi clutched his chest, clearly heartbroken.
"Nannan..." Xu Sanshi's face fell.
"Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on him for you," Beibei, struggling to hold back laughter, offered Xu Sanshi a sympathetic look.
Huo Yuhao watched his companions, a warm smile spreading across his face. This was the family he wanted!
Yet, in the end, only one would survive.
Huo Yuhao's empty shell, Wang Dong'er's empty shell; two empty shells barely made one whole person.
Regardless of how well they got along in the early stages, no matter how much they helped Huo Yuhao, after becoming a god, Huo Yuhao didn't help them achieve eternal life.
How ironic.
Hecaitou also seized the moment to join Tang Sect, completing the inclusion of all seven Shrek monsters into Tang Sect.
"Tang Sect!!!" cheered the seven reserve team members.
Du Qianjue scratched his head, looking around suspiciously.
Was there a soul master with a lightning attribute nearby secretly zapping him? Why else would Du Qianjue feel like his entire body was tingling?
Good grief, self-conquest much?
Was Buddha laughing in heaven?
After all, Du Qianjue had just doubled the strength of the chain around Huo Yuhao's neck!
Du Qianjue looked at Huo Yuhao with pity, but remembering all the weak and double-standard actions Huo Yuhao took in the original story, any pity quickly faded into schadenfreude.
Well tied, beautifully done!
"Well, I won't disturb your happy time anymore. I shall take my leave!" Du Qianjue bowed.
When to retreat, retreat!
"Ah... Won't you stay a bit longer?" Xiao Xiao seemed reluctant.
In just a short time, Du Qianjue had nearly maxed out her fondness for him. Being a beauty lover herself, coupled with Du Qianjue's genius and champion buffs, Xiao Xiao's heart was almost hanging on Du Qianjue.
Du Qianjue glanced at Xiao Xiao and shook his head with a smile.
She was cute, but not enough to move his heart, which was colder than steel.
"No, it's time for me to go. Paths may cross again, and the competition isn't over yet," Du Qianjue waved goodbye.
"Then, if we meet in the competition, remember to go easy on us," Xiao Xiao said with a hopeful smile.
"Sure, I'll take it easy," Du Qianjue chuckled and walked away.
Xiao Xiao watched his departing figure for a long time, her eyes full of longing.
"Stop looking; he's gone," Jiang Nannan laughed, her gaze playful as she teased the little girl.
"Who... Who's looking!" Xiao Xiao blushed furiously, steam almost coming out of her ears.
"Ah, women. You once said you liked me, and now you've fallen for someone else so quickly," Wang Dong snorted disdainfully.
"You..." Xiao Xiao's cheeks reddened even more, and her eyes began to well up with tears.
Oops, the little girl is about to cry.
Only Hecaitou, feeling somewhat out of place, subconsciously touched his bald head.
Tsk...
Why did he always feel his shiny bald head was glowing? And was it glowing green?
Hecaitou shook his head vigorously, trying to shake off this strange sensation, but it was no use. Every time he saw Xiao Xiao's flushed face, his heart ached.
"What's going on?" Hecaitou touched his chest and looked around, but the bustling Star Luo City suddenly seemed desolate and dilapidated.
After rubbing his eyes and looking again, everything appeared normal, as if he had just been seeing things...
"If you really can't bear it, chase after him," Xu Sanshi joked with the little girl, "If you like someone, go for it. Just be bold, meticulous, and shameless like me. You can always get the girl."
"Maybe Du Qianjue likes your type?"
Xu Sanshi snickered. When Du Qianjue first arrived, he was very nervous. Why would a soul sage not join the official team but come to the reserve team instead?
The only possibility was that he had his eyes on a beauty. Ling Luochen didn't fit his aesthetic, so he must have come to the reserve team.
God knows how worried Xu Sanshi was that Du Qianjue might fancy Jiang Nannan. If Du Qianjue became his rival, he would stand no chance.
But Du Qianjue hadn't even glanced at Jiang Nannan; instead, he had been chatting and laughing with Xiao Xiao.
This was very intriguing.
Beibei also thoughtfully stroked his chin, his expression equally strange.
Beibei instinctively exchanged glances with Xu Sanshi, who immediately caught on and mimicked Beibei's gesture.
"This actually seems quite possible!" they said in unison.
(End of Chapter)