Douluo Continent: This Tang San is different

Chapter 234 The Net Auction House: The Catwoman and Her Daughter

The twin sisters, Fan Niu and Fan Ma, were slaves and had little direct experience of the changes in the outside world, but they had heard of Tang San's deeds and fame.

Silver Blue Manor was the residence bestowed upon that person by the Heavenly Dou Emperor!

"No need to list so many titles. I also came from humble beginnings and understand your situation." Tang San waved his hand, interrupting the four people who were rattling off a long list of titles.

"It's an honor to meet you!"

Fan Niu's voice trembled with excitement. He exchanged a glance with his younger brother and immediately realized that their decision was correct—they had actually become servants of Earl Silverblue!

It's such an honor!

"Don't promote this too much, lest someone imitate you and end up with a life of hardship." Seeing the fervor in the brothers' eyes, Tang San warned them, "I'm only here to find a steward to look after Silver Blue Manor. I can't change the slave trade on the continent right now."

"Of course we won't speak carelessly, Your Excellency," Van Ma hurriedly assured them, adding that they would keep their mouths shut and would certainly not publicize it to avoid unnecessary trouble.

"We will definitely be able to manage the Earl's estate well," Fan Niu said confidently.

"Although I'm willing to believe you two, it's a pity that you will definitely not be the stewards managing the manor." It wasn't that Tang San looked down on the two of them, but rather that these two dared to pull off such a daring move as selling themselves into slavery. If Silver Blue Manor were managed by these two, who knows what kind of mess it would be made of.

Although Tang San is now quite well-off, he can't afford to squander his wealth like this.

Compared to the other two, Tang San trusted the twin sisters more. At least they had been concubines of a nobleman in Soto City and should have some experience in managing the affairs of the manor.

"However, you don't need to worry. True body martial souls are rare. I bought you out to study you. We can cooperate later, which may be of great benefit to you."

Fan Niu and Fan Ma exchanged a glance, not angry that Tang San had taken their photos because he wanted to study their martial souls; on the contrary, their eyes burned with fervor.

As we all know, Tang San is a master of martial spirit theory. Isn't it an honor to be studied by him?

Who knows, they might leave a lasting mark on history!

As a Soul Master, one cultivates for power, and possesses power to live a good life. After that, one hopes to become famous.

Once a person's material needs are met, they will naturally choose to pursue their spiritual desires, and then, they will seek to realize their self-worth.

The Fan brothers, Niu and Ma, are now beginning to pursue spiritual fulfillment...

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While Tang San was talking with the four, the slave auction house presented its sixth "auction item": a mother and daughter dressed as maids. However, the mother and daughter had a rather peculiar appearance: they both had a pair of curled cat ears on their heads and a tail on their waists.

Catwoman!

That was one of the top-quality women the hostess had introduced.

"When a martial soul awakens, some people's martial souls may undergo a very small probability of mutation. However, within this very small probability, there is an even smaller probability of mutation, and based on current cases, it has only occurred in beast martial soul owners."

Tang San adjusted his detection glasses and explained what he knew to Xiao Wu and the others.

"The catwoman in the present moment is one such case. After her martial soul awakens, it becomes completely integrated with her human body, giving her the characteristics of a cat."

"It can be said that it has always been in a state of being possessed by a martial spirit, or it could be the materialization of a beast martial spirit."

"But it can't be called a divine beast; it can be called a beastman."

Xiao Wu stuck out her tongue and said, "Isn't calling them beastmen a bit insulting?"

"It's just a distinction used for martial souls; they're still human at heart, unlike those wolf bandits." Tang San smiled and got down to business. "Xiao Wu, Guang Ling, what do you think of them? Although they have feline beast-like characteristics, they're still quite dignified. Before becoming slaves, they must have come from wealthy families."

Xiao Wu complained, "We're quite the oddballs to buy a butler from a slave trading post."

Lan Yinzi interjected, "It's not that strange. I've heard that some stewards in small families in Tiandou City were originally slaves who gained the trust of their masters and were promoted to stewards. Only in large Soul Master families are the stewards direct descendants of the same Martial Soul."

While the girls were discussing, the price of the catwoman below had already risen to 110,000.

In fact, this mother and daughter were being auctioned for the second time.

The first time was last year, when it was auctioned at the Tian Dou Grand Auction House. Xue Xing was also present at the time and wanted to buy it, but Xue Qinghe intervened.

After taking pictures of the mother and daughter, Xue Qinghe did not take them to the palace. Instead, he gave them some money and sent them away from Tiandou City, thus demonstrating the benevolence and aloofness of a crown prince.

Unfortunately, as orphans and widows, even if they left Tiandou City and had money, they could not survive. Soon, they were approached again and, through various means, were brought back to Tiandou City.

This time, however, most of the guests participating in the auction at the Luowang Auction House were not even good at putting on a show.

"Your Highness, weren't you the one who rescued this mother and daughter last year?" Wang Chen asked in a low voice, sitting next to Xue Qinghe.

"This is the tragedy of the weak."

Xue Qinghe's tone was indifferent, revealing neither joy nor anger, "Without strength, one cannot even obtain freedom. However, when I take control of the Heavenly Battle, I will surely be able to let everyone bask in the glory of angels."

Wang Chen understood the unspoken meaning in Xue Qinghe's words: Under the gods, all beings are equal!

"150,000!"

Xuexing stood up from her seat, loudly announced her price, pulled down her hood, and removed her mask. "I hope you'll all give me the time of day!"

He did this because he missed the opportunity last time.

This time!

We absolutely cannot miss this opportunity again!

Since the next emperor of the Heavenly Dou Empire has already been decided, there's no need for him, as a prince, to hide anything anymore. He might as well enjoy himself for a while longer before he dies of old age.

"My 'uncle,' after playing the fool for so many years, is now actually going to act like a pig himself," Xue Qinghe sneered.

"Your Highness, should we take this mother and daughter down?" Wang Chen also had some ideas about the mother and daughter.

"No need. It's not appropriate for me to expose my identity as the Crown Prince at this Luo Wang Auction House."

Xue Qinghe did not intend to clash with Xue Xing. "Otherwise, my 'uncle' might cause some trouble again... That little girl who cannot awaken her martial soul but has strength comparable to a soul master is my main target this time."

"Although their identities are unknown, their exquisite features prove that they are not ordinary people; their bloodline could not produce such a beautiful appearance."

"Moreover, those born with superhuman strength often have a rugged appearance. If they are physically weak, it must be because their martial spirit has affected their physical body."

"The so-called lack of a martial soul might mean that ordinary awakening methods cannot make the martial soul manifest, but my god-level martial soul might be able to."

"If this conjecture is true, his talent for cultivation is second only to mine!"

"However, Tang San must be excluded."

Upon hearing Xue Qinghe mention Tang San, Wang Chen could only sigh, his fighting spirit completely gone.

That cannot be measured by common sense at all!

Soul King vs. Peerless!

If this were placed in a Douluo Continent fanfiction from the previous life, it would definitely be an explosive existence, and it would definitely be criticized to death, but it actually happened in this world!

We can't beat them!

No comparison!

It's best to just obediently be Qian Renxue's follower and not provoke her. Otherwise, Huo Yuhao's fate will serve as a warning to him—even transmigrators can die!

"160,000."

Xiao Wu called out when the auctioneer counted twice.

"Hmph!" Xue Xing snorted coldly, speaking with a threat, "Do you intend to oppose me?"

"Prince Xuexing, please be aware that this is the Luo Wang Auction House. You cannot stop others..."

"Shut up!" Xue Xing roared. "If you utter another word, I'll have this place sealed off! Even if I can't bring it down through imperial law, I have plenty of ways to make it impossible for you to continue operating! I'll come here every day or two to cause trouble, and see if your slave auction house can still stay open!"

The auctioneer's face immediately darkened, and he remained silent.

Although Xue Xing's attitude was extremely shameless and even made him lose face, how many people present dared to spread it?

In Tiandou City, regardless of one's opinion of Xue Xing, one must give her face.

"Prince Xuexing, aren't your words a bit absurd?" Tang San removed his mask, revealing his true face. "The rules of the auction house must be followed. Your actions constitute forced purchase."

"It's you!" Xue Xing was startled, her pupils contracted slightly, and she immediately realized that his real person was not one of the many imitators that had recently appeared in Tian Dou City.

"It's that person!"

"Is it a real person?"

"It must be fake, right? I heard he went to Wuhun City..."

"It's absolutely true. The three women beside him are Xiao Wu, Guang Ling, and Lan Yinzi—members of the Heaven Dou Royal Team!"

"I didn't expect them to come here too..."

"I guess it's for that little girl with superhuman strength. As a master of martial spirit theory, he would definitely be very interested in people who cannot awaken their martial spirit."

Ignoring the crowd's comments, Tang San continued, "If Your Highness wants to use your power to intimidate others, then I can also use my strength to intimidate others. Your Highness, you cannot defeat me."

As he spoke, five spirit rings—yellow, purple, black, and red—appeared, especially the 100,000-year spirit ring, which caused everyone present to gasp in shock.

Xue Qinghe, who witnessed this scene firsthand, stared wide-eyed and murmured, "What an incredibly talented fellow! If anyone in this world is worthy of an angel, it is only Tang San before us!"

"With the most insignificant blue silver grass in the world, it rivals, and even surpasses, the greatest six-winged angel in the world!"

"Such a talent, I must get him!"

At this moment, Qian Renxue felt a surge of competitive spirit again, wanting to subdue Tang San, even at any cost.

Wang Chen: "..."

Do I still have a chance?

(End of this chapter)