Douluo, Qingmei Qianrenxue, Opening with Soul Ring Changing to Soul Vein 81

Chapter 81: My name is Arou, the gentle Arou

“Is that so?”

Bibidong’s eyes flashed with sharp light, glancing at Lin Feng beside Qian Renxue. It seemed that since encountering Lin Feng, her luck had been exceptionally good. Perhaps he was her lucky star.

Everyone suppressed their auras. Lin Feng and Qian Renxue, under the protection of Qingluan, concealed their presence.

Arou, Xiao Wu’s mother, was a ten-thousand-year-old soft-boned rabbit. After transforming into human form, she was beautiful and elegant. She had long, silky pink hair that cascaded down her shoulders, giving her an air of nobility. Her eyes were a faint purple, her gaze gentle yet firm, radiating a motherly glow. She had a tall, slender figure, her skin as white as snow, seemingly luminous. She wore a simple, elegant long dress, its hem swaying gently with her movements, appearing very graceful. She possessed the agility and gentleness of a rabbit, yet also the tenderness and firmness of a mother.

“Hum~ hum~ hum~”

Arou softly hummed an unknown melody as she walked through the flowers, carefully observing and selecting her favorite blooms. She held them in her arms; despite being a young woman, she showed no sign of maturity. It was clear she was Xiao Wu’s mother; being unrestrained was in their nature.

Entering her meticulously arranged home, she opened the gate, passed her vegetable patch and flower garden, and placed the freshly picked flowers in a seemingly out-of-place glass vase. She carefully adjusted the position of each flower.

“Hum hum hum.”

“Mama! I’m here to play with you!”

A soft, yet somewhat proud voice came, and a very small white rabbit hopped onto the table, rubbing against Arou’s delicate hand.

Arou stopped arranging flowers, taking Xiao Wu into her arms and gently massaging her neck with three fingers. She laughed:

“Why did you sneak off again? Da Ming and Er Ming will be searching everywhere for you, you know.”

Xiao Wu comfortably stretched her limbs.

“Purr purr—”

“Xiao Wu-jie doesn’t want to play with them. They’re so boring! Even if I grow bigger, I won’t be as big as them. Mama’s place is much better.”

Arou rolled her eyes at Xiao Wu:

“You child, calling me ‘jie’ even here? You’re spoiled rotten.”

“Hee hee, Mama, don’t mind it. Mama, when can Xiao Wu transform? Xiao Wu wants to become like Mama.”

Arou’s hand paused, and she shook her head.

“Xiao Wu, transforming into a human isn’t as good as you imagine. Not to mention the human world isn’t as wonderful as you think. Just consider the limits of human lifespan; even at my level, a Title Douluo, I can only live for a thousand years at most. If I hadn’t sensed that I wouldn’t survive the Heavenly Tribulation, I wouldn’t have chosen this path. Your Heavenly Tribulation is still a thousand years away; don’t rush into this decision.”

Xiao Wu pouted:

“Okay.”

Suddenly, Arou’s expression sharpened. She hugged Xiao Wu tightly, her gaze fixed on the outside of the wooden house, and shouted:

“Who’s there?”

“Hee hee hee, what a touching mother-daughter bond! To think that in the Star Dou Great Forest, I would encounter two ten-thousand-year soul beasts, one of which is a transformed ten-thousand-year soul beast?” Chrysanthemum Douluo’s slightly sinister voice echoed.

“Humans!?”

Arou’s eyes widened, shielding Xiao Wu behind her.

“Damn humans! You dare trespass into the Star Dou Great Forest? I’ll make you pay!”

“Xiao Wu, get back!” Arou yelled.

“Mama…” Xiao Wu stopped her raised paw, somewhat resentful, glaring fiercely at Lin Feng and the others.

Lin Feng was speechless. This rabbit was truly not very bright. No wonder Tang San could easily take her away.

“Heh, this human-form soul beast is smarter than her child. So, what are your terms?”

Arou frowned:

“I’m also a Title Douluo now. If we fight to the death, you won’t gain much!”

“Then let’s try?”

Qingluan coldly snorted, no longer concealing her aura.

“Super Douluo!”

Arou clenched her fists, sweat beading on her palms. Above level 95, the strength of a Title Douluo was like ascending to the heavens, impossible to withstand with mere effort. Against her, she only had a path to death, she had to send Xiao Wu away!

Arou took a deep breath.

The next moment, three figures collided in midair, shockwaves spreading out, creating gusts of wind that caused the surrounding trees to sway violently. Arou seemed strained under Qingluan’s attack, but she resolutely protected Xiao Wu, preventing any harm from reaching her child. Xiao Wu watched anxiously from the side, her small paws clutching the ground, her eyes filled with worry and fear.

“That human is so strong.”

Struggling for a moment, she also charged toward Lingyuan and Bibidong.

“Xiao Wu, run!” Arou shouted to Xiao Wu while fending off Qingluan’s attack. Her voice was filled with urgency and command. She knew this was no time for hesitation; Xiao Wu had to escape.

Xiao Wu gritted her teeth, tears welling up in her eyes, but she knew her mother was doing this for her.

“Instantaneous Movement!” Preparing to flee this dangerous place. But just as she was about to escape, a figure suddenly appeared before her, blocking her path.

“Want to run? Not so fast.” Bibidong’s voice rang out, her eyes gleaming with greed, clearly aiming for Xiao Wu’s ten-thousand-year soul ring.

Seeing this, Arou’s heart tightened. She knew the situation was critical. She had to quickly get rid of Qingluan and then rescue Xiao Wu. She took a deep breath, and her body’s strength began to converge, preparing to unleash her strongest attack.

“If you don’t let her go, I’ll self-destruct!”

“You dare!”

“Can you?”

Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo’s faces changed. Four yellow, four purple, and ten black soul rings – a total of eighteen – scattered and formed a huge domain.

“Two Extremes Static Domain! Freeze!”

Arou’s soul power was restrained. Unable to speak, she struggled to look towards Xiao Wu, her lips slightly parting to form a mouth shape:

“Go!”

Bibidong, who had restrained Xiao Wu, frowned. A more powerful roar echoed from afar, sounding like a bull and a python.

“Moo!”

The Azure Bull Python rapidly moved through the forest, its two enormous eyes filled with killing intent and anger.

“Humans! You shall die!”

“Audacious!”

Qingluan roared angrily, transforming into a lightning bolt and engaging Da Ming in battle. The earth shook, rocks flew, and the entire battle area was as if ravaged by a hurricane.

“Good job, Da Ming! Humans, when Er Ming arrives, you’re finished. Mama, hold on a little longer! Invincible Golden Body!”

Seeing the two giant scythes before her, Xiao Wu panicked and quickly used her soul skill.

Lingyuan protected Qian Renxue and Lin Feng, quietly watching the scene unfold. Qian Renxue’s gaze flickered between Xiao Wu and Arou, finally settling on Bibidong. Her chest heaved, and she let out a deep sigh.

“Boom!”

Another sound came from afar.

Lin Feng frowned.

The Azure Bull Python and the Titan Great Ape were unique soul beasts. The Titan Great Ape, needless to say, was capable of fighting ordinary ten-thousand-year soul beasts at a hundred years old. The Azure Bull Python was even stronger, its titles of Forest Overlord and Forest Emperor weren’t for nothing. If both were present, they would have no chance of winning.

“Sister Lingyuan, tell the Pope this…”

Bibidong, who received the message, looked at Lin Feng in surprise and nodded slightly, transmitting a message to Arou.

Arou’s eyes flickered. Seeing Xiao Wu, suppressed by Bibidong and Lingyuan, about to be captured, tears welled up in her eyes, and she nodded slightly.

A crimson light shone from Arou’s body, its red glow staining the forest.

“Mama! Don’t… ugh…”

Though heartbroken, once the sacrifice began, it couldn’t be stopped. Bibidong, bathed in the red light, released her hold on Xiao Wu. Xiao Wu’s figure flickered, disappearing in place.

“Bang!”

“No! Auntie Rou! Ah, humans, you shall die!”

“Pfft!”

Qingluan spat out a mouthful of blood, but still withstood Da Ming’s attack.

“Two Extremes Static Domain!”

Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo arrived in an instant, easing the pressure on Qingluan.

Arou looked at Xiao Wu’s departure, her expression softening. She looked at Lin Feng.

“Thank you, my name is Arou, the gentle Arou.”

The tide had turned. With Er Ming’s imminent arrival, these few people wouldn’t be able to continue fighting. She was satisfied to have saved Xiao Wu from death.

As the red light flickered, Arou’s figure faded.

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