Douluo: Wuhun Qimen Formation, control everything!

Chapter 139 What are you mumbling about?

Zhou Xuan and Wang Bo exchanged a glance; this was a misunderstanding.

"Old man, you misunderstood."

The old man glared at him: "What misunderstanding? You just want to take these children away because most of their parents aren't around, and then sell them for a good price! What's there to say!"

Zhou Xuan gave a wry smile, his face sincere: "It's really not!"

"Really not? Don't lie to me!" The old man was clearly not so easily convinced.

Zhou Xuan looked at the old man in front of him with a bit of a headache; he was a bit difficult to deal with.

Although the other party meant well, I genuinely had no malicious intent.

"Uncle Wang." Since being gentle didn't work, he could only show his strength a little.

Uncle Wang nodded.

Eight spirit rings slowly rose beneath his feet.

In particular, the blood-red eighth spirit ring exuded a bloody aura.

Wang Bo's strength alone would not be enough to obtain this spirit ring.

But it doesn't matter, he's rich!

As long as you offer enough money, you can always find a few upright Title Douluos to help you.

The appearance of the 100,000-year soul ring surprised not only the old man in front of him, but also Elder Xuan in the shadows.

The eighth spirit ring, which takes 100,000 years to form!

Even he didn't have it, but Zhou Xuan's steward did.

"How could someone like that be stuck in Zhou Xuan's house as a housekeeper?" But this was their family matter, so Elder Xuan didn't ask, just clicked his tongue in amazement as he looked at Uncle Wang.

However, he was certain that such a person could never have been unknown in his youth!

The old headmaster opposite had already released his own spirit ring when he saw Wang Bo display it.

Four spirit rings, one white, two yellow, and one purple, appeared around him.

"What do you want to do?"

Zhou Xuan chuckled lightly: "Old sir, I just wanted to prove that we have no ill intentions, otherwise we wouldn't be sitting here talking to you. Uncle Wang, that's enough."

The latter nodded, retrieved the soul ring, and subdued his aura.

He returned to being an ordinary butler.

The old headmaster finally breathed a sigh of relief and retrieved his spirit ring.

It has to be said that it would be a lie to say he wasn't nervous facing such a Contra. However, it wasn't that he was afraid of dying; he was mainly afraid that they would attack the children in the academy.

However, what the other party said was indeed true; if they really wanted to harm the students, he couldn't stop them.

"Now you can trust us, right?"

The old principal nodded: "My surname is Li. With your abilities, even if I don't believe you, there's nothing I can do. Tell me your purpose."

"As I said before, we came to help you. Even if you don't tell us, we can tell that the situation at the academy is not good, right?"

Principal Li sighed, "Alas, to be honest, if we can't find a way to make money soon, this academy probably won't last much longer. I've sold everything I could, and now we can't even pay the teachers' salaries."
Most of the teachers who are still here are my former students. Although they haven't asked me for money, I still feel bad for them.

Zhou Xuan nodded, feeling a sense of admiration in his heart.

No matter what world you're in, there will always be a group of people who are willing to dedicate themselves selflessly to these children.

"But your academy is the only one in this city, right? I see there are several wealthy families here. Wouldn't they be willing to invest in you?"

Principal Li snorted coldly: "Those snobbish fellows, I once went to them to beg for help, but they actually demanded a tuition increase! And other even more outrageous demands!" Just thinking about it made him angry.

"But how could I not know about these children's situation? The burden of their cultivation is already very difficult for these families. If the tuition fees increase again, how could they possibly afford it!"

A group of businessmen who only see short-term profits! They're only ever thinking about making money!

"These children are so lucky to have you."

Principal Li shook his head: "Let's not talk about these things anymore. I just hope that these children will not be trapped in this small town again in the future."

“Principal Li, you mentioned before that someone came to see you and that they were related to these children. Could you tell me more about it?” Zhou Xuan narrowed his eyes. In fact, a lot of information had already been revealed from the principal’s few words.

However, he wanted to know something more specific. Since he was here, he should do something, otherwise he would feel guilty just watching from the sidelines.

Principal Li's face darkened, clearly thinking of something unpleasant: "What else could it be? They just see that these children have the talent of Soul Masters and want to sell them to wealthy families, right?"

After all, children with Soul Master talent can cost several times more than ordinary children, and if they have a suitable Martial Soul, a price a hundred times higher is not impossible.

"Oh? They're so brazen? Isn't anyone going to do anything about it?"

"Manage? How can we manage it? This is a profit of more than ten times the original amount. Under such profit, how many people can still stick to their principles? If it weren't for my strength and reputation, this academy would probably have been taken over by them long ago."

Principal Li glanced at Zhou Xuan and said, "Although I don't know who you are, in my opinion, these people are definitely not simple. Even if you have a Soul Douluo by your side, you may not be able to compete with them."

Let's not talk about this anymore. Just tell me why you've come.

"Since that's the case, I won't beat around the bush. To put it simply, I'm here to give you money."

Old Li tilted his head: "Give money? Didn't you say there were a few conditions? Tell me first."

"Actually, these conditions are quite simple for you. First, you should still be the principal of this college."
Secondly, all future teachers will need to pass your review, although the current teachers can also stay on.

Third, if any children in the area need to awaken their martial souls in the future, I would appreciate your help in doing so. I will provide the awakening stones.

"These are my three requests. I wonder if Principal Li can agree to them?"

Principal Li was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and chuckled: "What kind of condition is this? This is what I should do. But you're still willing to let me be the principal of this college. Aren't you afraid I'll embezzle your money?"

"I believe what I see with my own eyes more," Zhou Xuan said, smiling as he looked out the window.

Although the principal's office was bare, the classrooms and training grounds for the students, though dilapidated, were clearly the best the principal could provide.

"Besides, if you agree to this request, old principal, you'll probably have to work for me for the rest of your life!"

"Hahaha! I couldn't be happier!"

"In that case, is this matter settled?"

“Very well! Since you trust me so much, young master, I will do my utmost!” With that, he stood up and bowed respectfully to Zhou Xuan. “I thank you on behalf of these students.”

Zhou Xuan nodded and tossed over a money pouch: "Take these for now, I'll come back tomorrow for the rest."

thump~
The money bag landed on the table with a dull thud.

Principal Li's brow twitched; just by listening, he knew this money bag was quite substantial.

However, he still looked at Zhou Xuan seriously and said, "Young Master, it's best not to get involved in this mess."

Although his cultivation level wasn't high, he had lived for a long time and had dealt with many people. He knew what Zhou Xuan wanted to do without even thinking about it.

Zhou Xuan chuckled, "Don't worry, Elder Li. Since I dare to go, I must be confident. You don't need to worry."

He might not have known about human traffickers, those beasts, but now that he knew, how could he pretend he hadn't seen them? "Principal Li, no need to see me off. I'll take care of things, and we'll meet again tomorrow." He had only planned to stay for half a day before leaving, but he hadn't expected to run into this mess.

A thought flashed through his mind: "Elder Xuan, would you mind staying another day?"

"Hmph! Go ahead and do it, I'll cover for you!" Elder Xuan was also a man who hated evil as if it were his enemy. If he didn't need to secretly protect Zhou Xuan, he would have taken action himself long ago.

"Alright! Let's go then!"

"Uncle Wang, let's go!" Zhou Xuan stood up and prepared to leave.

Principal Li looked at Zhou Xuan with a complicated expression.

Finally, as if he had made up his mind, he said, "Young master, be careful of the city lord."

Zhou Xuan paused, turned back to look at Elder Li: "Don't worry!"

Although he didn't look very old, his eyes gave people a sense of reassurance.

Zhou Xuan then understood why Principal Li hadn't allowed him to interfere in the matter before; it turned out there was a local tyrant involved, and one with considerable influence.

He wasn't from this city of Sai, so he acted without any scruples.

But Teacher Li, these students have offended the city lord, which will surely make things even worse for these already suffering families.

Zhou Xuan walked out of the school gate in silence, glancing back at the four characters "Qiming Academy".

"It seems this matter not only needs to be handled, but it needs to be handled well!"

"Uncle Wang, let's go and have a good chat with this Lord of Sai City!" Zhou Xuan laughed heartily and walked towards the distant building.

The two people cast long shadows in the setting sun as they walked for a while.

The two stood before the gilded gate, looking up at the eighteen white jade pillars supporting the eaves and brackets, the glazed tiles gleaming in the twilight.

From a distance, it doesn't seem like much, but upon closer inspection, you realize what it truly means to have the extravagance of the wealthy and the corruption of the poor.

The white jade with its gilded finish and the dilapidated houses in the distance are like two completely different worlds.

"It's really luxurious!" Zhou Xuan smacked his lips. It seems that many times it's not poverty that limits his imagination, but his conscience.

He considered himself quite wealthy, but he never said he wanted to make his mansion so luxurious.

A city lord can be this rich? This is no city lord's mansion, it's a den of monsters that devours people.

The two security guards at the gate were clearly used to being arrogant.

But that's normal, after all, it's a small town, and the town lord is the only one who matters here!

"What are you looking at! Do you know where you are? Get out of here!" The gatekeeper waved his hand impatiently at the two of them.

Zhou Xuan chuckled lightly, made some calculations with his hands, and said with a faint smile, "You all participated in what your master did, didn't you?"

The two gatekeepers' uniforms probably cost several gold coins each; he certainly wouldn't believe they didn't have some side hustle.

Moreover, since neither of them was highly skilled, he only needed to move his fingers slightly to roughly understand what this side business was.

The two guards panicked for a moment, but quickly regained their arrogance: "Boy, don't talk nonsense. Do you know where you are? Be careful you don't get out of the city!"

"It seems they were indeed involved?"

"Be careful what you say!" The two guards gripped their sword hilts and glared fiercely at Zhou Xuan.

Zhou Xuan narrowed his eyes, and a throwing knife hovered beside him.

"What are you mumbling about?"

Whoosh!
The throwing knife slashed past, and the two guards clutched their necks in pain.

His mouth was open, but no sound came out.

Blood quickly stained his hands red as he stared at Zhou Xuan in disbelief.

They never dreamed that they would die so carelessly at the hands of such a young boy.

Zhou Xuan's spiritual power enveloped the entire city lord's mansion without restraint.

They discovered that the strongest being was only the Soul King.

"Ha! A bunch of insects!"

He kicked open the three-zhang-high gate.

Compared to the entrance, the interior was even more luxurious. Zhou Xuan's eyes were constantly scanning the area, and he would cut down anyone who was related to human trafficking with a single stroke!

He doesn't care about any of that.

He reasoned when he lacked power.

If you have the strength to reason with others, then you've wasted your cultivation.

Besides, there's not much to say to human traffickers; just send them to meet their maker.

In an instant, the luxurious jade pillar was stained with blood.

Uncle Wang watched all this calmly. Although his young master usually seemed quiet and gentle, he would not hesitate when it came to taking action, just like now.

He didn't make a move; he simply stood by and watched over his young master.

Because he moved so fast, these people all fell down without making a sound.

Zhou Xuan strolled leisurely into the courtyard. It seemed that a banquet was being held there. The food on the table probably cost no less than a hundred gold soul coins. Could the city lord of an ordinary small town afford that?

Upon seeing Zhou Xuan, who exuded a murderous aura, suddenly appear, the guests who were feasting in the courtyard instantly fell silent.

The fat man in the main seat squinted at Zhou Xuan and asked, "Who goes there?"

"The person who took your dog's life!"

According to normal procedure, he should have been arrested and interrogated, but when he saw the people at the table, their repulsive aura hit him.

Zhou Xuan didn't want to say another word to them; after all, even the dead can talk.
After all, he was also a disciple of Electrox. Although he failed to learn necromancy, he had entered the path of the soul, and making the dead speak was not difficult for him.

"How dare you! Where did this madman come from!" The city lord grabbed a jade wine vessel and hurled it. "Seize him!"

In an instant, a large number of soldiers surrounded Zhou Xuan.

"Boy, although I don't know who you are, you dare to defy this city lord. You won't be leaving this city lord's mansion today!" The fat man on the main seat sneered, "Make your move!"

The officers and soldiers activated their martial spirits and charged towards Zhou Xuan.

Most people are Soul Masters with one or two rings, and only a few are Soul Venerables with three rings.

A flash of cold light, and the throwing knife circled around Zhou Xuan.

All the officers and soldiers froze, and then a line of blood appeared from their waists.

Thump! Thump! Thump! Thump!
Almost instantly, all those who were besieging Zhou Xuan were cut in half at the waist.

One moment the courtyard was filled with singing and dancing, the next it turned into a living hell.

(End of this chapter)