Douluo: Blade Template, Death Omen Approaching

Chapter 34: Five people, three costs (Gangzi's Chapter)

Walking through a crowd of beautiful women felt like stepping into a sensual dream.

At this moment, Jack paused for a moment and spoke slowly to the two children, his voice filled with a hint of reluctance and expectation.

"Blade, Little Three, Grandpa will take you to the academy and then head back." Jack's eyes revealed deep concern as his gaze lingered on the two children, as if trying to etch their images into his heart.

"You two must listen to your teachers at the academy and study hard. When the semester ends, Grandpa will come to pick you up again!" Jack's words carried a hint of seriousness, but even more so, they reflected his earnest expectations for his children.

Upon hearing this, Tang San, snapping out of his reverie while admiring the beautiful woman, flashed a hint of regret in his eyes. He lowered his head slightly and said in a reluctant voice:

"Ah, Grandpa Jack, are you leaving so soon?" Tang San's tone revealed a child's dependence on an elder, and his eyes sparkled as if he was praying that time would slow down.

Jack smiled gently at this, his face etched with the marks of time, but his eyes remained bright. He replied:

"Haha, hotels aren't places for poor people like us to stay. You two must do your best, and when Grandpa sees you again, I hope you'll have become outstanding Soul Masters." Jack's words were full of anticipation for the future, and his hand unconsciously stroked Tang San's head, his eyes full of doting affection.

Then, Jack patted Tang San's head again, his gaze becoming deep, as if he were envisioning a bright future for the children. He said with anticipation:

"In that case, Holy Soul Village will be proud of you! You will be our pride!" Jack's voice was full of pride, as if he could already see the children standing at the pinnacle of glory.

Tang San's lips curled slightly, and he nodded as if it were the most natural thing in the world. His eyes were firm, and his voice was full of confidence and determination.

"I definitely will, Grandpa Jack! Don't worry!" Tang San's words revealed the unique vigor of a young punk, and his eyes sparkled with longing for the future.

Jack was very pleased with this. He smiled with satisfaction, and after asking the passerby for directions to Notting Academy, he continued to lead the two children on their journey to Notting Academy.

Their silhouettes cast long shadows in the sunlight, a gateway to knowledge and a path to the future.

Soon, the three of them crossed the bustling streets and arrived at the magnificent gates of Notting College.

Although this academy is not the most prestigious, its sheer size is truly awe-inspiring.

The overall architectural style is full of Western romance and solemnity. Surrounded by towering city walls, it resembles a medieval castle. Inside the city walls, spires stand in a staggered and orderly manner, as if showing the world its history and heritage.

Before long, the three of them arrived at the gate. The huge door, made of hard wood and iron nails, gave people a heavy and solid feeling.

Just then, the system's mechanical and cold voice suddenly rang in Ren's mind, breaking the tranquility of his mind.

[Ding! The side quest "Five People, Three Costs" (Yu Xiaogang Chapter) has been triggered! Make Yu Xiaogang suffer a setback! You will gain a large amount of role-playing progress!]

[Ding! Temporary limited-time mission triggered: Yu Xiaogang's first appearance, give Yu Xiaogang a good beating first! Reward: Role-playing progress 1%! (Countdown: 2.5 system hours!)]

As soon as the system notification ended, a greedy smile crept onto Ren's lips. He murmured to himself, "Heh, so it's Master Gangzi." A flicker of excitement flashed in Ren's eyes; he was quite satisfied with this unexpected mission.

The fact that he triggered such an interesting mission as soon as he arrived here was undoubtedly good news for him. After all, as a former Star Core Hunter and now Tang San's Hunter, he was already very familiar with completing missions.

He was following Eriol's script, yearning to reach the end of the Blade, and following the system's missions and completing them is essentially the same!

Immediately, Ren sheathed his fragmented sword, cracked his knuckles slightly, and was naturally filled with anticipation for the task of giving Yu Xiaogang a good beating.

The visceral sensation of each punch landing was an ultimate thrill for him. He also sheathed the fragmented sword because Yu Xiaogang was a key source of progress in his role-playing; accidentally killing him would be a huge loss. A crazed glint flashed in his eyes; he was ready to face the upcoming challenge.

Before long, the three arrived at the solemn gates of Nottingham Academy. Just as Jack was about to lead the two children into the academy, a uniformed gatekeeper suddenly blocked their way, his eyes filled with contempt and disdain.

"What are you doing!" The guard's voice was like a cold stone, hitting Jack and the two children in the heart.

"Is this a place for you country bumpkins?!" The gatekeeper's words were full of provocation. His eyes swept over the three of them, as if scrutinizing every pore of their skin.

Seeing this, Jack's face flashed with embarrassment, but he quickly remained polite, trying to make his voice sound calm: "Young man, we're from Holy Soul Village. These two children are our work-study students brought from the village this year. What procedures do we need to complete?"

Upon hearing this, the guard burst into laughter, as if he had heard the funniest joke in the world. He chuckled mockingly, "A golden phoenix can come from a grassy nest? A small village~" He deliberately dragged out the words, making no attempt to hide his contempt.

"Someone possesses soul power? The academy hasn't had any work-study students for many years. You guys aren't imposters, are you?"

Hearing such mockery and criticism, Jack felt a surge of anger, but he knew it was inappropriate to vent his anger here, so he could only suppress it.

He pointed at the guard, his lips trembling, hesitant to speak. To avoid trouble, he quickly pulled out a certificate issued by Su Yuntao of the Spirit Hall from his pocket and handed it to the guard: "This is a certificate issued by Su Yuntao of the Spirit Hall, take a look."

The guard took the certificate, glanced at it casually, and then laughed again. "One has the Blue Silver Grass martial soul, and the other has a broken sword martial soul, both with innate full soul power?" His laughter was full of sarcasm.

"How laughable! Absolutely ridiculous! I worked as a gatekeeper at the academy for four years and never heard of a student with innate full soul power. I bet you forged this certificate from the Spirit Hall!"

Before he could finish speaking, the security guard threw the certificate on the ground in an extremely rude manner.

This action seemed to ignite the anger in Jack's heart. His face turned ashen, and he said unwillingly, "You're deliberately making things difficult for me." Although his voice was not loud, the determination and anger in it were clearly discernible.

(End of this chapter)