Douro Continent

Chapter 123 Star Dou Great Forest (Part 2)

Dai Mubai said irritably, "You fatso, stop talking nonsense and order. You think you know how to eat the most?"

Ma Hongjun readily agreed, "So, are you treating today? You're the one who gets the biggest subsidy; you're a big spender."

Dai Mubai smiled slightly and said, "Treating is no problem. It's fate that we can all study at Shrek Academy together. I'm the oldest, so consider this meal a welcome back to Tang San and the others."

The fat man laughed heartily, his chubby, round face trembling. "Great, that's wonderful. Don't worry, Boss Dai, I won't skimp on anything for you."

Soon, the fat man demonstrated to everyone Dai Mubai's assessment of him as a "good eater." He called over a waiter and quickly ordered more than a dozen dishes, many of which Tang San had never even heard of, but the fat man looked extremely excited.

"Not bad, not bad. Although this place isn't big, it has a pretty complete selection of food. I hope the taste can be of a certain standard as well."

Dai Mubai said helplessly, "This fat guy spends all his allowance on women, and the rest he eats. I really suspect that if you weren't a Soul Master, you would definitely become a cook."

Although the seven people were sitting around a table, the atmosphere was not very harmonious. Zhu Zhuqing had a cold face, and Ning Rongrong was thinking about something with her head down. Fortunately, the fat guy was there to crack jokes, so the atmosphere wasn't too stiff and cold.

The restaurant was already about 60-70% full when a group of eight people walked in. They were similar to Tang San and his group.

The leader was a middle-aged man who looked to be in his forties. He was quite handsome, with his hair combed very neatly and his moon-white Soul Master robe was very exquisite, with silver threads embroidered into patterns that shimmered with light as he moved.

Following behind the middle-aged man were seven young people, six men and one woman, all around twenty years old. They wore the same moon-white Soul Master robes, but without the silver embroidery on the middle-aged man's robe. However, both the middle-aged man and the seven young people behind him had a blue circular mark on their left shoulder, with two characters of the same color embroidered inside the circle: Canghui.

Their attire clearly indicates that they are all Soul Masters. Tang San and his group dressed casually, looking no different from ordinary people, while these people were much more flamboyant.

As soon as they entered, the restaurant owner rushed to greet them, bowing and scraping with impeccable politeness. Just as Oscar had said, this small town relied on the Star Dou Great Forest for its livelihood, or in short, on Soul Masters. Being a Soul Master was not only a noble profession but also a lucrative one, so the owner naturally dared not be careless.

"That chick's pretty good-looking, Boss Dai. These guys must be from Canghui Academy, right?" The fat guy's small eyes were fixed on the only girl in the group of eight. It had to be said, the girl was indeed quite attractive, definitely above average. Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong were pretty, but they were only around twelve years old, much more immature compared to fully developed teenage girls. For a boy the fat guy's age, a more mature girl was clearly more attractive, and coupled with his lustful desires, his eyes naturally gleamed. He stared intently at her.

Dai Mubai curled his lip. "It's just a small Canghui Academy. What's there to brag about?"

Neither the fat man nor Dai Mubai deliberately lowered their voices. Soul Masters naturally have better hearing than normal people. Despite the noise in the restaurant, the middle-aged man among the eight people still turned his gaze over, his brows furrowing slightly. When he saw that the Shrek Academy table was just a group of children, his expression immediately became even more unpleasant.

Oscar sat down next to Tang San and chuckled, "This is going to be good."

Tang San looked at him with some confusion. "What kind of show?"

Oscar whispered, "This is also part of our training. Dean Flander said that a Soul Master who doesn't dare to cause trouble isn't a good Soul Master. As the saying goes, those who don't dare to cause trouble are mediocre. Besides, provoking people from the Soul Master Academy is the safest option; at most, it'll just result in a fight."

Tang San couldn't help but laugh. "Our Dean's sayings combined could form a 'monster's sayings.' Judging by their ages, Canghui Academy must be an advanced Soul Master academy."

The eight students from Canghui Academy had already sat down, separated from Shrek Academy by two tables. Tang San caught a glimpse out of the corner of his eye that the middle-aged man, who was clearly a teacher, whispered something in the ear of a young man. Soon, the young man stood up and walked towards Tang San's table, heading straight for Dai Mubai.

A hint of disdain flashed in Dai Mubai's evil eyes. Tang San could see it, and he certainly knew it, but he didn't even glance at the other party.

Just then, the waiter brought out the first dish for their table.

The young man from Canghui Academy suddenly quickened his pace and bumped into the waiter amidst the waiter's exclamation. Just then, the dish was about to be slammed down on Dai Mubai's head.

"Don't waste food," Tang San said calmly. His left hand shot out like lightning, stabilizing the waiter's body. His right hand reached out and caught the plate perfectly. He used his Crane Control and Dragon Capture Technique to catch the food without spilling a drop, and gently placed the plate on the table. At the same time, his left hand pulled the waiter aside.

The young man from Canghui Academy was stunned for a moment. Because of the waiter's body blocking his view, he couldn't see Tang San's movements clearly. However, a sly smile quickly appeared on his face. "I'm really sorry."

As he said this, he continued walking forward, seemingly about to pass by Dai Mubai, but his foot quietly swept across, kicking directly at the chair leg between Dai Mubai's legs.

It was just an ordinary wooden chair. Once one of the legs was broken, Dai Mubai would naturally be unable to sit still. Moreover, the young man's kick was very subtle; his upper body remained still, making his movements completely undetectable unless one was paying close attention.

Just as the young man kicked out, Dai Mubai moved.

Do tigers have a good temper? The answer is of course no. Dai Mubai had been holding back his anger for the past few days after suffering a lot from Zhu Zhuqing, and he was not about to let such a provocation slip by.

With a muffled thud, the youth from Canghui Academy felt as if he had kicked a steel plate, his entire calf going numb from the impact. Immediately afterward, Dai Mubai slapped him.

The young man's expression changed drastically, and he raised his hands to try to block Dai Mubai's hand. But to his surprise, his hands were completely shaken off by the soul power attached to Dai Mubai's palm, and the palm still landed solidly on his chest.

The young man was quite tall, but Dai Mubai's palm strike sent him flying backward, like a weightless scarecrow. He crashed into two tables before hurtling towards the group from Canghui Academy.

The middle-aged man from Canghui Academy hurriedly stood up, raised his hands, grabbed the young man's shoulders, and caught him. The young man's face turned pale, and he coughed up a mouthful of blood, becoming much weaker.

Dai Mubai straightened his body and stretched his waist using the motion of his previous palm strike. "I'm really sorry, I messed up." The true nature of the Evil-Eyed White Tiger was revealed. His face was full of disdain and contempt, with a strong sense of arrogance. Not to mention outsiders, even his own people felt that he deserved a beating.

A commotion erupted in the restaurant. Diners near the Shrek Academy and Canghui Academy tables quickly rose and moved aside to avoid being caught in the crossfire. However, most people didn't leave immediately, instead watching the scene unfold with excitement. Normally, watching a duel between Soul Masters required going to the Great Soul Arena, which cost a considerable sum. Seeing it for free naturally excited ordinary people with their own Martial Souls. Moreover, Soul Masters frequently appeared in this area.

How could the Canghui Academy group possibly hold back? The remaining six academy students stood up in unison, glaring angrily at the Shrek Academy table. They wanted to rush over, but were stopped by the middle-aged man.

The middle-aged man helped the young man he had just taken to a chair, and with a stern face, he shouted at Dai Mubai, "Which academy are you kids from?"

Dai Mubai's eyes flashed with a wicked light. "Are you worthy of this?" he said, and sat back down in his seat.

The fat man moved quickly, especially when eating. He had already started eating and said between bites, "Hmm, the taste is alright, but it's a bit undercooked. It'll have to do with it."

The teacher from Canghui Academy was furious, his face turning ashen. "What a bunch of arrogant brats! Teach them a lesson!"

The students of Canghui Academy were waiting for him to speak. Apart from the one who had been injured by Dai Mubai and the only female student, the other five immediately rushed towards Tang San and his group's table.

"Want to fight? I love it!" Xiao Wu excitedly jumped up from her seat and rushed forward without hesitation.

Xiao Wu moved, and Tang San naturally wouldn't stand still either, standing up as well. A faint purple hue had already clouded his eyes.

(End of this chapter)