NOVEL NEXT Chapter 22: A Well-Prepared Man!
She was also a pitiful person.
For a moment, a look of sympathy appeared in Jiang Bai's eyes.
He placed a large hand on Wang Dong's soft pink hair, as if petting a cat.
"I'm here to apologize."
"Apologize?" Wang Dong immediately looked up at him in disbelief.
How could this bastard apologize?
This one was just a shameless jerk.
Seeing that Wang Dong's vigilance hadn't faded at all, still glaring at him fiercely, Jiang Bai sighed.
"I really am here to apologize."
"Believe it or not."
Wang Dong immediately felt wronged, her eyes reddening as she said, "You were the one who bullied me first."
"Even if you're apologizing, you still have to be fierce with me? What kind of apology is that?"
Thinking of the humiliation she had suffered over the past few days, she felt extremely wronged.
The once proud Wang Dong had almost been broken by Jiang Bai.
"Alright, I apologize."
"Now, let me reintroduce myself. I'm Jiang Bai, thirty-third-level Soul Elder, with the Ultimate Wood martial soul. Nice to meet you."
A faint fragrance of flowers and plants filled the air, making people feel relaxed and refreshed. Wang Dong knew this was the effect of the Ultimate Wood martial soul.
"Hmph, I bet this person is just a heartless piece of wood."
"What kind of luck did he have to get the Ultimate Wood?"
Looking at Jiang Bai's serious expression, she couldn't help but notice he was a little handsome.
Wang Dong quickly turned her head away. What was she thinking? Had she gone crazy?
"Twenty-third level Soul Master, with the martial soul of the Bright Goddess Butterfly. Very displeased to meet you."
"And..." Wang Dong's voice trailed off, speaking more softly.
"I haven't forgiven you yet."
Jiang Bai immediately tightened his grip on Wang Dong's delicate wrist and started pulling her outside.
"What are you doing now?"
"Apologizing to you."
"Apologizing?" Wang Dong looked at him in confusion.
"I'll take you around Shrek City."
Wang Dong's beautiful eyes widened slightly, a bit incredulous. "Now?"
It was still class time. Was he seriously going to skip class on the first day of school?
"Are you afraid?"
"Hmph, how could I be afraid!"
Bang!
Jiang Bai gave Wang Dong a light knock on the head. "You don't need to act tough in front of me. It's disgusting."
"You!" Wang Dong glared at him. What kind of apology was this?
"Let's go!"
Ignoring Wang Dong's resistance, Jiang Bai dragged her outside.
As for being expelled, that wasn't even a consideration.
Wang Dong, though somewhat tempted to resist, subconsciously struggled for her pride. But when she saw her resistance was useless, she resigned herself.
"If I get scolded, you better tell the teacher that you forced me to come."
As for being expelled, that was a joke. After all, she was the Young Lady of the Haotian Sect!
"Yes, yes, yes!"
Leaving the academy and arriving at Shrek City, where the streets were relatively quiet as students from all grades were in class, Jiang Bai dragged Wang Dong to the entrance of a clothing store.
"What are we doing here?"
"Of course, I'm here to make you look like a girl again. What's the point of strolling around with a guy?"
Dragging the male version of Wang Dong through a shopping trip was not something Jiang Bai wanted to see.
Looking at the various dresses in the store—long skirts and short skirts—Wang Dong couldn't help but feel a sense of longing and envy.
How many years had it been since she wore a skirt?
Though she was the Young Lady of the Haotian Sect, she was unfamiliar with it. She only knew her grandfathers, the ones who raised her, but had no memory of her parents.
They'd said they went on a long journey, but as she grew older, she realized that meant her parents must have been dead. If not, they wouldn't have said they were just away.
Over the years, without any recollection of her parents, Wang Dong had long stopped feeling any attachment.
Even worse, she had to train herself to adopt a man's posture, pretending to be something she wasn't.
Things like skirts? She hadn't touched them in years.
Thinking about it, a hint of sadness appeared in her eyes. "I can't wear them."
Jiang Bai was confused. "What do you mean?"
"Are you planning to live as a man and marry a woman?" He teased.
Wang Dong lowered her head and looked at her toes, her voice barely audible. "My family doesn't allow me to take off the necklace freely."
Before she could finish her sentence, Jiang Bai suddenly grabbed Wang Dong and tugged her toward the store.
"You're—"
"Let's go!" Jiang Bai firmly grabbed her hand and dragged her further into the store.
"Boss, one dress please."
Seeing Wang Dong hesitating, Jiang Bai chose a light blue long dress for her. "This one will do. Hurry up, or I'll make you change myself."
Wang Dong's face turned red with embarrassment. "You're such a pervert!"
Without waiting for more protests, she quickly ran into the changing room.
When she emerged, her appearance had changed, her figure had subtly transformed.
Her previously masculine traits softened, and her form became delicate and graceful. Her chest, though still modest, hinted at the early stages of femininity.
Her short pink-blue hair framed her youthful face, and her features were now a mix of delicate and striking beauty.
"You—what are you staring at?" Wang Dong couldn't help but feel awkward.
Though she was still part of Tang Wutong's being, the beauty she inherited was undeniable, almost divine in its allure.
Jiang Bai, admiring her transformation, gave a smile. "You look good."
Despite her short hair, she had a certain masculine charm, but there was no denying the underlying femininity that shone through.
Without a second thought, Jiang Bai grabbed a bow and quickly tied her hair into a ponytail. As he did, his face moved closer to hers, the warmth of his breath brushing against her skin.
Wang Dong flushed, feeling a strange flutter in her chest.
The atmosphere had shifted, and she, now flustered, quickly tried to change the subject. "How come you're so skilled at this?"
Jiang Bai: ???
Jiang Bai blinked in confusion, his body shook, almost losing his balance and accidentally kissing her.
He had been caught off guard by her comment.
Damn it, don't slander me, what do you mean by 'good at this'!?
This was just some normal preparation for dealing with any future romance partner!
I'm a well-prepared man!
Jiang Bai cleared his throat a few times, "Ahem, you're overthinking it."
"Boss, I'll pay."
"Fifty Gold Soul Coins."
Upon hearing the price, Jiang Bai was stunned. So expensive?
He turned to Wang Dong with an apologetic look, "How about... you pay?"
Wang Dong: ...
The little bit of goodwill that had just appeared vanished in an instant.
Going shopping and making the girl pay? Are you trying to live off her?
Now, he didn't feel quite well-prepared….
Wang Dong was speechless, her throat tight.
But at least now she had one thing over him.
She might not be able to compete with him in terms of soul power or strength, and he probably knew more than she did.
He was better than her in every way.
But now, she had finally found her advantage.
She had money!
As the Young Lady of the Haotian Clan, she didn't lack gold!
While the Tang Sect had seen their hidden weapons fall out of favor because of soul tools, her Haotian Clan's iron forging was still the best on the continent.
The production of soul tools requires high-quality iron, so the Haotian Clan could also be considered arms dealers. How could they be short of money?
Wang Dong became excited, "Let's go! I'll treat you today! We'll eat and drink well!"
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As the two walked through Shrek City, Jiang Bai was enjoying the "luxury" of having Wang Dong pay for everything.
"Yo, isn't this Jiang Bai?"
Suddenly, two familiar figures appeared in front of Jiang Bai.
It was Beibei and Tang Ya.
Although Tang Ya was frustrated with the guy who had ruined her plan to revive the Tang Sect, this guy seemed to be associated with the Ultimate Wood, a genius no one could afford to offend.
Since they were both students of Shrek Academy, it was better to keep things amicable.
Besides, as the sect leader of the Tang Sect, losing one small Yu Hao wouldn't affect her plans to revive the sect!
So, Tang Ya smiled and said, "Jiang Bai, you've only just arrived at Shrek Academy, and you've already got a girlfriend? That's impressive!"