"Is that so."
Bibi Dong's eyes flashed with a sharp gleam as she glanced at Lin Feng, who stood next to Qian Renxue.
It seemed that ever since she met Lin Feng, her luck had been unusually good. Maybe he really was her lucky star.
Everyone restrained their aura, while Lin Feng and Qian Renxue concealed their presence under Qingluan's protection.
A Rou, Xiao Wu's mother, is a 100,000-year-old Soft-Boned Rabbit who took on human form. She is beautiful and graceful, with long, silky pink hair that cascades down her back, giving off a noble aura.
Her eyes are a soft shade of purple, exuding warmth and determination, reflecting a mother's loving nature.
She has a tall, slender figure with snow-white skin that almost seems to glow, dressed in an elegant long dress that sways gently with her movements.
She embodies both the grace and gentleness of a rabbit, as well as the tenderness and resilience of a mother.
"Hm~ Hm~ Hm~"
A Rou hummed an unknown melody as she moved through the flowers, carefully choosing her favorite blossoms.
Holding them in her arms, despite being a grown woman, she retained a carefree spirit that belied her maturity.
Indeed, she was unmistakably Xiao Wu's mother—free-spirited and whimsical by nature.
Entering her quaint dwelling, she opened the wooden gate, passed the vegetable garden and flower bed, and placed the freshly picked flowers into a glass bottle of unknown origin.
She meticulously adjusted the arrangement, humming softly.
"Mom! I'm here to play!"
A soft yet proud voice called out, and a small white rabbit leapt onto the table, nuzzling A Rou's gentle hand.
Stopping her flower arranging, A Rou picked up Xiao Wu, rubbing her neck with three fingers.
She chuckled:
"Sneaking out again? Da Ming and Er Ming must be looking all over for you."
Xiao Wu stretched comfortably.
"Hmph, I don't want to play with them! They're too boring. Even if I grow bigger, I'll never be like them. I'd rather be here with you, Mom."
A Rou rolled her eyes at Xiao Wu:
"You little rascal, even here you call yourself 'Big Sister'? You're really spoiled."
"Hehe, don't worry about it, Mom."
"Mom, when can I take human form? I want to be just like you."
A Rou's hands paused, and she shook her head:
"Xiao Wu, transforming into human form isn't as great as you think. The human world isn't as nice as you imagine.
Even if I've become a Titled Douluo, I can only live for about a thousand years at most.
If I hadn't sensed that I wouldn't survive the Thunder Tribulation, I wouldn't have chosen this path.
Your Thunder Tribulation is still a thousand years away—don't rush to make a decision."
Xiao Wu pouted:
"Fine."
Suddenly, A Rou's expression sharpened, and she pulled Xiao Wu into her arms, glaring outside the cabin:
"Who's there?"
"Heh heh heh, such a touching mother-daughter bond!
I never expected to find not one, but two 100,000-year-old soul beasts here—one of them already in human form."
Chrysanthemum Douluo's eerie voice echoed.
"Humans?!"
A Rou's eyes widened as she shielded Xiao Wu behind her.
"You vile humans! How dare you trespass into the Star Dou Forest! I'll make you pay!"
"Xiao Wu, stay back!"
A Rou shouted sternly.
"Mom..." Xiao Wu hesitated, glaring at Lin Feng and the others.
Lin Feng couldn't help but think how naive the little rabbit was—no wonder Tang San managed to trick her so easily.
"Oh? You seem a bit smarter than your child. What, do you want to negotiate?"
A Rou frowned:
"Even as a Titled Douluo, fighting to the death would bring you no benefit!"
"Then let's see."
Qingluan snorted, revealing his true Super Douluo aura.
A Rou's fists tightened, sweat gathering in her palms.
Facing a Super Douluo of level 95 or higher, there was no room for struggle.
She had to get Xiao Wu out of here!
Three figures clashed mid-air, the shockwaves rippling through the forest, bending trees and stirring violent winds.
A Rou, clearly struggling, remained steadfast, shielding Xiao Wu with unwavering resolve.
Watching her mother fight, Xiao Wu's tiny paws dug into the ground, eyes filled with anxiety and fear.
"That human... so strong."
A Rou shouted:
"Xiao Wu, run!"
Though reluctant, Xiao Wu knew she had to leave. Just as she tried to escape, Bibi Dong appeared in front of her, eyes glinting with greed.
"Trying to run? Not that easy."
Seeing this, A Rou's heart sank. She knew she had to act fast.
"If you don't let her go, I'll self-destruct!"
"You wouldn't dare!"
"Can you do it?"
Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo formed a massive field, their soul rings forming an imposing barrier.
"Polar Static Field! Freeze!"
A Rou's spirit power was sealed, and she mouthed a single word to Xiao Wu:
"Go!"
Just then, a loud roar echoed from afar. The Sky Blue Bull Python charged forward, eyes burning with rage.
"Humans! You will die!"
In the ensuing chaos, Lin Feng whispered a plan to Bibi Dong. After a moment of hesitation, she nodded and transmitted the message to A Rou.
A Rou, seeing Xiao Wu being restrained, shed a tear but signaled her agreement.
With a crimson glow, A Rou's figure began to fade.
"No! Mom!" Xiao Wu cried.
In a burst of red light, A Rou's body dissipated, leaving behind only her soul ring and soul bone.
Qian Renxue watched the scene, sighing deeply as the chaotic battle continued around them.
A Rou looked at Lin Feng one last time.
"Thank you. My name is A Rou—the 'Rou' of gentleness."
As the crimson light flickered, A Rou's figure grew increasingly faint, sacrificing herself to save her daughter.
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