Douluo Continent: Starting with the Tiger Emperor Template

The moment Shanggong Weier's senses touched the boy, they vanished without a trace, like a mud ox sinking into the sea.

Her face remained expressionless, but her heart was in turmoil.

As an eight-ring Soul Douluo, her mental strength is also top-notch among those of the same level. Even if a Title Douluo-level powerhouse stood in front of her, it would be impossible for her to be completely unaware of any information.

unless……

She quietly separated a wisp of her spiritual power and sent it into the ear of the middle-aged man behind her through soul power transmission.

The man stood silently half a step behind her, his aura restrained and his posture respectful, but the occasional fluctuations of soul power emanating from his body were as deep and vast as the sea.

He is a level nine Soul Master, a Title Douluo-level existence, and Shangguan Weier's biggest trump card, sent by the royal family to the Ordinary Alliance.

Without his presence, the Ordinary Alliance would likely have had a hard time dealing with the Xi Shui Alliance's frenzied attack.

"Can you tell what kind of confidence he has? I feel that this young man is a bit strange. I can't even see through his cultivation level. But the man behind him, although he is only level 63, is already very outstanding for his age, and his foundation is quite good..."

The middle-aged man remained silent for a moment, then responded using his soul power to transmit his voice:

"Alliance Leader, it is indeed as you said. Your judgment is very accurate. This person is indeed very strange. He is shrouded by a power that I do not understand, and even I cannot see through his cultivation level."

"What?!"

Shangguan Wei'er almost lost her composure.

Even a Title Douluo couldn't see through his cultivation level?

The middle-aged man paused, seemingly organizing his thoughts:

"In this situation, I think there are only two possibilities. First, he has a top-tier expert behind him, and this method of concealing his aura was done for him by that expert. To be able to perfectly conceal one's cultivation level in front of a Title Douluo, the person who made the move must be at least a Super Douluo of level 98 or above, or a reclusive master who is proficient in this art."

Secondly…

He paused for a moment, his tone becoming more serious:

"His cultivation level is above mine, but that's unlikely. His bone age can't be more than sixteen, so it should be the first possibility. He has a powerful background, so please be careful, Alliance Leader, and don't provoke him..."

Shangguan Wei'er's eyelashes trembled.

Even a titled Douluo couldn't see through his cultivation level. Who exactly is standing behind this boy who looks no more than fifteen or sixteen years old?

When did such a person appear in Mingdu?

She withdrew her mental energy and focused her attention back on Lu Ren.

This time, her eyes held less of a condescending scrutiny and more of a cautious and inquisitive look.

"Since you're a guest, let's talk in private."

She parted her red lips slightly, her voice still gentle, but the key members around her detected an unusual solemnity in her voice.

The leader rarely speaks to strangers in this manner.

She turned and walked deeper into the corridor, with Lu Ren following behind her at a leisurely pace.

Ji Juechen, carrying two evil soul masters, followed closely behind with a blank expression.

A moment later, the group arrived at a spacious private room, which was clearly the place Shangguan Wei'er used to receive important guests.

The walls are inlaid with wooden wainscoting, and the floor is covered with a thick handmade carpet that makes no sound when you step on it.

A dazzling crystal chandelier hangs in the center of the ceiling, its soft light illuminating the entire private room in a warm and elegant ambiance.

In the center of the private room was a large rosewood table, with a row of high-backed chairs on each side, enough to accommodate dozens of people to discuss matters at the same time.

Shangguan Weier took her seat in the main seat, her long, bright red dress spreading out on the dark chair like a blooming red flower.

Ye Guyi stood beside her, her hands hanging down in front of her, as obedient as a kitten that had finally returned to its owner.

Behind her, a dozen or so key members, including the level nine soul master, stood on either side, like two rows of silent, impenetrable walls.

On the left and right sides of the private room stood dozens of elite disciples of the Ordinary Alliance, among whom there were more than a dozen Soul Saint level auras, and the rest were Soul Emperor and Soul King level Soul Masters.

By setting up this scene, Shangguan Weier was sending a silent signal to Lu Ren: This is the territory of the Ordinary Alliance, and I have enough power to make you sit down and have a proper talk.

Lu Ren took in everything, and then he did something that stunned everyone present.

Instead of sitting down properly in the guest seat, he went straight to the sofa, plopped down, and crossed his legs.

With his left leg crossed over his right, his ankle swaying gently, he looked as relaxed as someone visiting a friend's house.

His back was leaning against the soft sofa cushions, his head slightly lowered, his gaze fixed on the empty coffee table in front of him.

"The Alliance Leader of the Upper Palace doesn't treat guests very well. Friends have come from afar, and he doesn't even offer them tea?"

The atmosphere in the private room instantly became subtle.

Anger appeared on the faces of several key members.

Some nobody dared to be so presumptuous in front of the alliance leader.

Some people had already clenched their fists, waiting for Shangguan Wei'er's order to step forward and teach this kid a lesson about manners.

Shangguan Wei'er smiled.

The smile was extremely faint, with only the corners of her mouth slightly raised by a few millimeters, yet it radiated a charm on her face that was enough to brighten the entire private room.

She raised her hand to signal the maid to serve tea, her movements as elegant as a noble concubine in the palace greeting an envoy who had come from afar.

"Young friend, you certainly have guts."

Shangguan Wei'er's tone held a hint of amusement. Two maids carried a tea tray into the private room and placed two cups of tea in front of Lu Ren and Ji Juechen respectively.

The teacups were made of exquisite bone china, with rims as thin as cicada wings. The tea soup was a clear, bright green, and a delicate aroma of tea slowly filled the private room.

Ji Juechen did not sit down. He casually placed the two evil soul masters beside him, then stood behind Lu Ren with his silver-white longsword in his arms, silent like a statue, as if he were ready to fight at any moment.

He didn't even glance at the teacup in front of him.

Lu Ren picked up his teacup and took a small sip.

The tea has a rich aroma and a long-lasting sweet aftertaste; it is indeed a fine tea.

He put down his teacup, raised his eyes, and looked over the coffee table to land on Shangguan Weier's face in the main seat.

"Young friend, since you dared to bring an evil soul master into my Ordinary Alliance, and yet you managed to get Bone Robe to return as an exception, shouldn't you tell me your purpose?"

Shangguan Weier's voice remained gentle, and her hands were folded on the table.

"The turmoil in Mingdu these past two days has caused quite a stir. The Xishui Alliance has been searching the entire city like madmen, and even the Aodu Chamber of Commerce has been crippled. My Pingfan Alliance has also been greatly affected."

"And you just had to come to my door at this time, bringing two crippled Soul Saint prisoners, wanting to cooperate with me to deal with the Xi Shui Alliance."

Shangguan Wei'er revealed a smile, a smile that held a deeper meaning:

"If my intelligence is correct, the source of this turmoil is that someone destroyed eight strongholds of the forces behind the Xishui Alliance on the same day."

"In the stronghold, all eight Soul Saint Elders, more than twenty Soul Emperor Protectors, and hundreds of followers have vanished without a trace. Not even a single intact corpse can be found, and the scene was so clean it was as if nothing had ever existed..."

"The reason why the Xi Shui Alliance went mad is because that person's existence made them feel a deadly threat, and this person may even possess a martial soul with divine attributes."

She paused, then parted her red lips slightly, speaking each word clearly:

"If I'm not mistaken, that person is you."

The air in the private room seemed to freeze at that moment.

Everyone unconsciously held their breath.

The eyes of more than a dozen key members all fell on Lu Ren. Among those eyes were shock, doubt, disbelief, but more than anything, disbelief.

A fifteen-year-old boy destroyed eight branch altars and killed eight Soul Saints?

Are you kidding me?

Lu Ren put down his teacup and then spoke:

"It is true that I have angered the Xishui Alliance. So when I heard that the Aodu Chamber of Commerce and the Pingfan Alliance had both been attacked by the Xishui Alliance, I couldn't bear it and came to the Shanggong Alliance Leader in person to solve your problem."

"Of course, there are conditions. I can't work for free and not get any benefits, can I?"

Shanggong Wei'er was taken aback, feeling somewhat annoyed.

You know you caused this trouble. The Ordinary Alliance and the Aodu Chamber of Commerce have absorbed a lot of hatred for you, and both of them have been tormented to the point of death by the Xishui Alliance.

The Ordinary Alliance is doing a bit better now, and you suddenly appear, pretending to help solve the problem, and even asking for benefits?

Although Shangguan Wei'er was very annoyed, she still honestly replied, showing her fear of Lu Ren:

"Young friend, you are certainly straightforward, but I wonder what exactly you mean by 'benefits'?"