In a certain residential complex in Quan City.

"Get out, Lu! Get the hell out of here!"

A loud roar, full of the rage of an old father whose cabbage patch had been eyed by wild boars, resounded.

"Uncle, don't be angry, I'm just taking Dudu out for a few days, not doing anything, really..."

Lu Wu tried to struggle, but Dudu's Dad, enraged, picked up a broom and chased after him.

"Not doing anything? Don't think I don't know what you're up to. You absolutely must not, and if you dare take Dudu away, I'll kill you..."

...

In the end, Lu Wu was especially embarrassingly chased out of the house by Dudu's Dad, thanks to Dudu holding him back; otherwise, Dudu's Dad might have chased him down the street.

"It seems taking Dudu to Fu City is out of the question."

Lu Wu sat near the entrance of Dudu's family home, feeling particularly dejected and downhearted.

His desolation was mainly because he reckoned that Dudu's peak of beauty would possibly be triggered these few days, meaning Dudu might return to her peak beauty soon.

Therefore, he especially didn't want to be separated from Dudu and even wanted to take her with him to Fu City.

He feared missing out on Dudu's peak of beauty and didn't want others to know about it.

After all, people were already coveting her as she was, what more when she returned to her peak? It would be unbearable.

So Lu Wu went straight to talk to Dudu's Dad about it after beating up Hao Zhijian.

But as soon as he finished speaking, Dudu's Dad exploded!

Although their relationship was already acknowledged, that was just it.

They normally sneaked around, and the worst he'd do was cry under the covers.

But now, to brazenly take away his precious daughter for several days, what was this about? To use her up? Did he think her father was dead?

Dudu's Dad's blood boiled, and he wanted to kill that bastard.

If Dudu hadn't stopped him, it would be questionable whether Lu Wu could have escaped at all.

"If Dudu can't go with me, then, Dudu, I have to make arrangements."

Lu Wu thought for a moment, then picked up his phone and gave Dudu a call.

"Dudu, if your dad won't let you go with me, then forget it.

But you should eat less these few days, alright? Five or six bowls a meal should be enough, don't overeat.

Also, about the Quancheng Cup, if I can make it back in time, I'll continue to compete; if I can't, then it's fine to withdraw.

And while I'm not around, take care of yourself, be assertive. If anyone dares to bully you, have Tuantuan roll over them.

Listen, you heard it today, there are all kinds of scumbags out there wanting to deceive you for money and sex. While I'm gone, you need to be more vigilant and not get fooled, you understand?

After all, I'm the only good man in this world!

Oh, and about Hao Zhijian, don't see him. If he dares to hit on you, just kill him..."

The more Lu Wu instructed, the more uneasy he felt.

This was the first time he had been separated from Dudu since he had arrived a few months ago, and it felt like he was afraid someone would steal or bully his precious treasure.

So much so that after giving his instructions, Lu Wu put down the phone but still felt completely distraught.

"Maybe I just shouldn't go to Fu City?"

"No, no, this is an opportunity for me. If I don't seize it, I'll have to wait at least half a year to get my professional certificate and access to knowledge. I definitely have to go, even if the chances are slim, even if it might affect the Quancheng Cup, I have to take the gamble."

This gave Lu Wu a real headache, and he couldn't help but complain, "Ugh, that damn old man, what business is it of his if I take my woman out..."

"Before he could finish speaking, there was a noise from the other side of the door that scared Lu Wuyi so much he quickly pocketed his phone, and with Little Skeleton in tow, turned and ran."

"From the other side of the door, the old man who noticed Lu Wuyi's escape scoffed disdainfully, 'Coward!'"

"But despite his cursing, his facial expression softened a bit."

"He had been eavesdropping at the door for quite some time. He had heard most of what Lu Wuyi had just said and could sense the tension and unease in the boy's heart."

"This actually pleased the old man a little."

"Even though he found a thousand and one reasons to look down on Lu Wuyi, sometimes he had to admit that even though his daughter was the apple of his eye, she indeed could be too adorable for her own good."

"Lu Wuyi's concern for Dudu had moved him slightly."

"Of course, just slightly."

"No, it won't do. I can't be fooled by him. Who knows if this kid is only eyeing up Dudu's pig!"

"And what's with him not competing and running off to Fucheng now?"

"Never mind, that's not important!"

"I must keep a close watch from now on; can't let this kid take advantage of our Dudu!"

"Dudu's Dad made up his mind. He wouldn't sleep tonight and would guard the door to prevent his treasure from being duped away."

"On the other hand, Dudu was hesitating, wondering if she should sneak away while her father wasn't paying attention since she really wanted to travel with Lu Wuyi."

......

"After escaping from Dudu's family, Lu Wuyi started to get busy."

"He was preparing to try for the bounty assessment in Fucheng, so he needed to get everything ready today."

"As it turned out, he didn't have much to prepare. Lu Haikong had been on a business trip for half a month and hadn't returned. The house was left with only Li Ruyu and Lu Ni."

"After informing Li Ruyu, he packed a few sets of clothes and the required documents, he was ready to set off."

"Yes, right now."

"The bounty in Fucheng starts tomorrow, and it's just after eight in the evening now. By high-speed rail, it would take about two or three hours to get to Fucheng."

"After a night's rest, he could participate in the bounty at the Fu City Professional Center tomorrow."

"If Lu Wuyi could sort out the bounty smoothly, he might be able to return the day after today, and the next match of the Quancheng Cup at the earliest would be in three days, or a week later if it's delayed."

"By then, Lu Wuyi could join the Quancheng Cup matches seamlessly."

"Of course, that was the ideal situation, but in reality, Lu Wuyi was already prepared to give up the Quancheng Cup."

"After all, the information posted for the bounty in Fucheng was vague. Lu Wuyi couldn't guarantee if he could resolve the bounty in a few days; it might take a week or even longer."

"However, that presumption was based on the assumption that Lu Wuyi could handle the bounty. If he couldn't, or if someone else did, he might be able to return as early as tomorrow night."

"I just hope it's a problem I can solve."

"If I can fix this problem and get the professional certificate early, I'll obtain access to professional-level Summoned Beast Cultivation knowledge, and my skills will improve significantly in a short time."

"Maybe then, I can refine the 'Little Skeleton Soup' and elevate Little Skeleton's quality to 'Bronze.'"

"If that happens, I'll have some confidence in fighting in the Quancheng Cup, or rather, in what's called the battle of destiny."

"Hope everything goes smoothly!"

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"To gain more votes, I've changed the update time again, one chapter at midnight, and one at 8 a.m. Ah, life is tough."