Douluo Dalu (Soul Land): I Am Invincible

"Brother, I saw it move and thought it was going to attack you, so I..."

Tang San lowered his head like a child who had made a mistake, while Tang Chuan was so furious his lungs were about to explode.

The first spirit ring that had been within his grasp—just like that, it was gone!

Tang Chuan was so enraged by Tang San's actions that he nearly jumped out of his skin.

From a distance, Fu Ye had clearly seen Tang San's little trick. 'Thought it was going to attack?'

What a joke!

Tang San had clearly used his Blue Silver Grass to forcibly drag the unconscious Datura Snake—knocked out by the fart—and jerked its body upward a few times.

Then, the moment Tang Chuan fell for the deception and retreated, Tang San instantly struck the killing blow.

At this, Fu Ye could only applaud.

(Bravo! Bravo! Clap clap clap clap!)

The mutual deception between these two, spanning past and present lives, truly proves they are two peas in a pod—equally cunning, equally shameless.

One persuaded someone to settle for a ten-year soul ring, while the other desperately tried to stop someone from absorbing a soul ring. Their true characters were on full display.

"System, use the Enchantment Spell on Tang Chuan."

[Ding! Enchantment Spell activated. Host, please issue your command.]

"Make him completely obey Tang San and Yu Xiaogang's arrangements when choosing his first spirit ring."

[Command registered. Enchantment Spell in effect. Success!]

At that moment, a faint gray energy gathered in Tang San's sea of consciousness, though he remained oblivious.

'Alright, alright. I'm going back to sleep. Watching these clowns fight is exhausting.'

Fu Ye lazily stretched. From start to finish, he hadn't lifted a finger—it was always these two scheming against each other.

Still, he trusted that Tang San and Yu Xiaogang would pick a wonderful soul ring for Tang Chuan, the so-called reincarnation of the God King.

"Brother! There's a century-old Evergreen Tree over there!"

[Enchantment Spell taking effect.]

"Good! Then, I will absorb it!"

…

The early sun pierced through the mist, rousing the world from slumber.

Birds sang cheerfully, dewdrops shimmered on leaves, and a gentle breeze carried the crisp scent of dawn.

Morning was nature's gift—a fresh beginning.

Fu Ye arrived early at the classroom with Xiao Wu in tow.

Most students were bright-eyed and energetic, though a few bore dark circles under their eyes, looking as if they'd just lost their mothers.

The "Handsome Young Man", Wu Ling, had appointed himself class monitor in Tang San's absence the day before, securing a solo seat in the front row.

Meanwhile, Tang San and Tang Chuan—who had missed the first day—were relegated to the back.

"Alright, any questions before class begins? Ask away—your teacher will share all he knows."

Casually, Fu Ye pulled a plush leather sofa from his system storage and settled into it, Xiao Wu nestled in his arms.

Tang Chuan, already seething over being forced to absorb a barely century-old Evergreen Tree spirit ring, now watched as Xiao Wu was held by another man.

His fury burned, but he knew—he was no match for the youth before him.

Wu Ling, sitting primly in the front, raised his hand.

"Teacher, Master Xiao Wu explained the difference between hundred-year and thousand-year spirit beasts yesterday. But what separates a thousand-year from a ten-thousand-year spirit beast?"

Fu Ye released Xiao Wu and stood slowly.

"An excellent question. The gap between a hundred-year and a thousand-year spirit ring lies in the strength of the spirit skill and the strain on the body."

"But a ten-thousand-year spirit ring? That tests far more than just physical endurance."

Wang Sheng, seated in the middle, eagerly raised his hand.

"Teacher, does that mean if my body is strong enough, I could absorb a thousand-year ring even at rank two?"

'Hmm? This kid had potential!' Fu Ye hadn't expected Wang Sheng to catch the hidden implication.

"Correct. However, absorbing higher-level spirit rings demands not only physical strength but also mental fortitude. For ten-thousand-year rings, the standards are even harsher!"

Fu Ye's explanation poured cold water on the students' enthusiasm.

For most eleven- or twelve-year-olds who hadn't even become spirit masters, absorbing a hundred-year ring was already a blessing—let alone a thousand-year one.

Yet Wu Ling's eyes gleamed with ambition.

After all, her first spirit ring was 837 years old!

Teacher Xiao Wu had even said her second could be a thousand-year ring!

That's right—Wu Ling had become Xiao Wu's disciple!

Her spirit ring came from the black orb Fu Ye had given her, and she had sworn to both him and Xiao Wu to keep it secret.

Now, she was a level 15 Spirit Master!

…

The shrill school bell rang, but the students lingered, reluctant to leave.

Fu Ye, however, was a man who never worked overtime. He stowed the sofa and prepared to leave with Xiao Wu.

"Teacher, wait for me!"

At the door, Wu Ling rushed over and clasped Xiao Wu's hand.

"Xiao Ling, hurry! Brother Fu Ye's treating us to something delicious later!"

Wu Ling's eyes sparkled. Fu Ye chuckled and patted her head.

"I'll cook for you today. Something special."

The girl flushed at his touch.

"Hehe! Thank you, Brother Fu Ye!"

Fu Ye glanced at Xiao Wu, but she turned away, whistling innocently.

Meanwhile, Tang Chuan, who had just stepped out, witnessed everything.

"Grandmaster?! GRANDMASTER?!"

The so-called reincarnated God King trembled with rage. How he longed to rip Fu Ye apart and take his place!

"Little rabbit, if you're taking a disciple, teach her properly."

Hearing the word "Little Rabbit" Xiao Wu pouted. She'd already graduated from being a pet—why couldn't she be Brother Fu Ye's girlfriend?

"Lululu~ Wu Ling, don't worry. Teacher's got your back. From now on, you can call him Teacher too!"

[Xiao Wu's current favorability: 70% — The Sweet Taste of First Love]

'Who knew Xiao Wu had such a bold side?'

"Yes, Teacher! Wu Ling will listen to you—I'll call Brother Fu Ye Teacher from now on!"

To Fu Ye's surprise, the little girl boldly grabbed his arm, swinging it playfully.

"Teacher~ Just go along with it!"

…

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