"Hey!"
The Bloodthirsty Squad on the opposite side said, displeased, "You little brats, even if you're from the Tang Sect, we won't go easy on you!"
Xiao Wu, at the head of the group, grinned.
"That's the best!"
Seeing this, Dudu decisively announced, "The Soul Battle begins!"
The Bloodthirsty Squad's side was flashing with light as soul skills flew out.
But First Blood's team collectively activated the storage rings on their hands.
A number of Vulcan Cannons were brought out and held in their arms.
Then, they pulled the triggers, spewing forth a torrent of fiery death!
"Rat-tat-tat-tat!"
"Rat-tat-tat-tat!"
"Rat-tat-tat-tat!"
The dense metal storm enveloped the entire Bloodthirsty Squad.
Seven beast-type martial souls, and not a single one was defense-oriented.
In an instant, they were turned into sieves. The spattered blood solidified into a bloody mist, along with the minced flesh, scattering in the air.
And the lively scene just moments ago instantly fell silent!
Everyone stared in disbelief, their minds overloaded and unable to process what they'd just witnessed.
Just like that… gone?
The massive Bloodthirsty Squad, just… gone?!
The Tang Sect's firearms displayed their ferocity before the world!
The cost was countless families, losing everything.
"Damn it! There's a conspiracy! Give us our money back!"
"It's fake! It's all fake!"
"Cheating! This is cheating!"
"I don't believe this is real!"
"Waaah—"
Amidst a chorus of wails.
Occasionally, a few lucky people who bet on the underdogs were ecstatic! But none of this concerned the Tang Sect.
Xiao Wu and the others retreated with grim faces.
Although they didn't throw up.
They still needed some time to recover.
After all, many of them were killing for the first time.
Tang Lan wasn't a harsh person.
With a wave of his hand—
"Let's go!"
"I'll treat you all to dinner—barbecue!"
Those who had been holding it in heard the words barbecue—
"Ugh—"
"Pfft—"
"Cough cough cough—"
He spat out a large mouthful.
His gaze towards Tang Lan was quite resentful.
On purpose! Absolutely on purpose!
Tang Lan chuckled.
He didn't have any particular intention, he just suddenly wanted to "be a jerk" for a bit.
"Alright, I was just teasing you." Tang Lan said with a smile, "I'll pay at the Heaven Dou Auction House, spend freely."
"Really?" Oscar wiped his mouth, "Sect Master, then I won't be polite?"
"Brothers, we in the Tang Sect must get all the items up for auction tonight!" Dai Mubai joked.
"This is a rare opportunity; let's bleed the Sect Master dry!" Shui Yuer cheered.
Tang Lan just smiled at the teasing.
Everyone understood – this was for real!
"Hooray!"
"Charge!"
"I hope there's another Eighty Thousand Year Soul Bone!"
"Oscar! You're being excessive!"
"I want a powerful attack type!"
This back and forth…
The unfamiliarity caused by the difference in strength among them had invisibly drawn them closer.
Tang Sect.
Ning Rongrong's exclusive simulated training room.
This place was filled with all sorts of jewelry and diamonds, which Ning Fengzhi had paid for out of his own pocket for his daughter.
Under the protection of Gu Rong and Ning Fengzhi, Ning Rongrong successfully absorbed the soul bone.
She opened her eyes.
Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong immediately stepped forward, concerned.
"Rongrong, how is it?"
"My mental power increased by about 60%." Ning Rongrong frowned. "The soul bone skill, Obsidian Shield, can defend against any energy-based damage: elements, mental attacks, and negative statuses."
Ning Fengzhi nodded approvingly. This gem-type soul bone was indeed very suitable for Rongrong.
The amplification was much more ideal than his own soul bone.
Especially the Obsidian Shield.
It could even defend against mental damage and negative statuses? Combined with the mysticism of Lingbo Weibu, Ning Rongrong's safety as a support-type Soul Master had increased exponentially.
However...
"Isn't this great? Why do you look so worried, Rongrong?" Gu Rong asked curiously.
Ning Fengzhi finally noticed that Ning Rongrong looked very unhappy.
"Rongrong, has someone been bullying you?"
Ning Rongrong hesitated for a moment.
She still shook her head.
"I just haven't been feeling well these past few days, it's nothing."
Regarding those matters specific to girls, Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong were indeed not very comfortable asking too many questions.
After a few more casual words, they left.
Ning Rongrong gazed out the window, her eyes filled with deep worry.
Core Disciples' matters. She knew about it too.
She went with the team on the last trip to the Sunset Forest.
So, she didn't feel anything was off.
But this time... The daytime exchange match between Team One and Team Two was canceled at the last minute.
No surprises,
it was the Core Disciples, like Zhu Zhuqing, who were "distributing soul bones," right?
Although this gemstone-type soul bone ended up in her hands,
it was transferred through Ning Fengzhi.
It meant owing a favor!
In other words, in Tang Lan's mind, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing were different; they weren't considered "one of his own."
This feeling of being excluded from a "small group" left her feeling helpless.
As the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, she would definitely inherit her father's business in the future.
It was impossible for her to risk her life for Tang Lan.
Perhaps…
This is also the reason why he has always refused me?
If I could abandon this identity…
Ning Rongrong's eyes flickered, indecision warring within them.
Finally, she made a decision.
'Dad is still young, he can still have more children!'
"I'm sorry, Dad!"
'For happiness, I can only be willful one more time!'
With a determined look in her eyes, Ning Rongrong stood up and walked towards the door.
At the same time,
She opened her communication soul tool and found Xiao Wu's number.
——She was going to make one last attempt!
The group, having returned with their spoils, had calmed down.
Everyone dispersed to study their gains.
Only Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing remained, looking at Tang Lan with a hint of fear.
Wait!
Are we going to...again tonight?
"What are you two looking at?" Tang Lan said, annoyed. "I'm not a dog, you know, just thinking about that stuff."
"Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, I've prepared a surprise for you!"
"Follow me."
He led the two women back to the outside of the Tang Sect Academy, to the bar street next door.
Haven't gotten close yet.
A rich aroma wafted over.
It made Xiao Wu, who hadn't eaten much dinner, start to salivate.
Tang Lan stood under the sign for "Wu Qing Food Street" and gestured for Xiao Wu to come forward.
"You were always complaining about the lack of snacks when we were traveling before."
"I researched some snack recipes and had Old Zhao get people to build this food street."
"Please, Your Highness, inspect it!"
Xiao Wu: (ω)
"Wow—"
"Brother!"
"You're the best brother in the whole world!"
Xiao Wu cheered, rushing over.
Just as Tang Lan reached out to catch her, she zipped right past him.
She flew straight towards the first shop – Mala Tang!
That's right.
This food street was a recreation of the snacks from Tang Lan's previous life.
But Tang Lan never expected this.
The allure of the snacks was actually greater than herself?
Fortunately.
Seeing that Tang Lan was "neglected," Zhu Zhuqing took the initiative to step forward and embrace him warmly.
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