Douluo : Diary System in Douluo Continent

Su Ming curiously asked, "Xiao Wu, can you tell me the specific effects of the fifth and sixth spirit rings your mother condensed?"

Xiao Wu replied honestly, "The fifth spirit skill is called Soft Bone Lock. It's a control skill that uses the flexibility of one's body to lock the opponent. Unless the opponent's spirit power is five levels higher, they can't escape."

As she spoke, Xiao Wu suddenly understood why Su Ming asked such a question.

"The sixth spirit skill is called Void Eight-stage throw, a life-bound spirit ring. You're already familiar with the Eight-stage throw; the skill-enhanced version has greater power. The 'Void' effect grants immunity to physical attacks, making it both a defensive and offensive skill."

Just as Xiao Wu had anticipated, Su Ming commented, "Xiao Wu, I think you shouldn't follow your mother's path for your fifth spirit skill. You can replace it with something else. However, your sixth spirit skill is excellent and doesn't need any changes."

Xiao Wu pondered for a moment and agreed, "I think you're right about the fifth spirit skill. Using my body to control an opponent makes me an easy target. With my current strength, I don't fear opponents five levels higher, so I don't really need this skill for control!"

Coughing lightly, Su Ming added, "Ahem, Xiao Wu, you're absolutely right, and that's part of my reasoning. But there's another, even more important point."

Curious, Xiao Wu asked, "What is it?"

Looking at her seriously, Su Ming said, "Xiao Wu, don't you think using the Soft Bone Lock, which requires physical contact, is like giving the opponent a free benefit? I'm technically your man now, right? If your opponent is a woman, that's fine. But if it's a man, then..."

"I can't stand the idea of you being that close to another man. It's a matter of my pride as a man—you could even call it possessiveness!"

"Does that bother you?"

Blushing, Xiao Wu replied shyly, "Brother~ What are you even thinking? I'm happy you feel this way! Why would I be upset?"

"This shows you love me—you don't want me getting too close to other men! Besides, now that I think about it, using the Soft Bone Lock does require total physical contact, which really isn't ideal."

Relieved, Su Ming let out a sigh. It was his first time broaching such a topic, and despite knowing Xiao Wu's obedient and sweet nature, he still worried. But now, he realized she truly was adorable!

Still, Su Ming thought to himself, If Xiao Wu were to use the Soft Bone Lock, it should only be on me. Honestly, I'm a bit curious about how it would feel to be 'locked' by her flexibility. Maybe I should ask her to try it later. Without the skill's control effect, it'd still work, right? Heh heh heh...

Seeing Su Ming's mischievous smile, Xiao Wu immediately guessed he was up to no good. She pouted, "Su Ming, brother~ Are you thinking about something bad again?"

Oh no!

Startled, Su Ming wondered if his expression had been that obvious. He decided to be more cautious. It wasn't entirely his fault—after all, five years from now, Xiao Wu's figure and beauty would fully mature. Using the Soft Bone Lock then would be more of a reward than a skill!

While Su Ming and Xiao Wu were chatting, the Titan Giant Ape returned to the Star Dou Great Forest's central lake.

Upon arrival, Er Ming excitedly called out, "Big brother, come out! Look, Sister Xiao Wu is back!"

At that moment, Su Ming noticed the water in the lake's center ripple. Soon, a massive soul beast with the head of a bull and the body of a snake emerged. It was none other than the Azure Bull Python!

The Azure Bull Python surfaced, glanced at Xiao Wu in Er Ming's hands, then at the nearby human. A hint of doubt flashed in its eyes, but it didn't speak immediately, knowing Xiao Wu would surely introduce the human later.

Instead, it greeted her warmly, "Sister Xiao Wu, you're back."

However, the Azure Bull Python couldn't help but think, Strange. Why can't I sense the aura of a hundred-thousand-year soul beast from Sister Xiao Wu? Only the presence of her human form remains. What happened?

It planned to ask later. Er Ming, with his simple mind, had probably failed to notice Xiao Wu's changes. He likely found her while wandering and brought her back. But why had he also brought a human? And why was the human so close to Xiao Wu? Could their relationship be more than it seemed?

The Azure Bull Python pondered many things in the brief exchange, its intelligence evident.

From the moment the Azure Bull Python emerged, Su Ming felt the faint pressure emanating from it. As expected of a soul beast stronger than Er Ming!

Holding Xiao Wu's hand, Su Ming leaped down from Er Ming's grasp. Before Xiao Wu could introduce him, Su Ming took the initiative and said, "You must be the legendary Azure Bull Python, Da Ming. I'm Su Ming, Xiao Wu's older brother from the human world for the past six years—and now, her boyfriend, soon to be her husband!"

Hearing this, the Azure Bull Python's tone turned cold. "Human! What did you just say?!"

The hostility in its voice far surpassed its initial wariness. It couldn't believe this human not only knew about Xiao Wu's soul beast origins but also claimed to have earned her trust and affection. What could his intentions be?

Seeing Da Ming's outburst, Xiao Wu frowned slightly, about to speak, but Su Ming stopped her. He knew earning the soul beasts' recognition was his responsibility, and Xiao Wu intervening might backfire.

Facing the Azure Bull Python, Su Ming spoke calmly, "Da Ming, there's no need to be so agitated. I have no interest in your hundred-thousand-year spirit rings or bones. Whether you believe me or not is up to your judgment."