Douro Continent

Chapter 172 Soul Battle Against the Perverted Older Man, Not Happy (Part 1)

With a level difference of about ten, Tang San was fully confident he could thwart his opponent's control abilities. Grandmaster had once said that the best way to deal with a control-type Soul Master was to counter control with control. If a power-attack Soul Master is the core of a team, a support-type Soul Master is the foundation, and an agility-attack Soul Master is the eyes, then a control-type Soul Master is the soul of a team. During these three months of grueling training, Tang San not only physically strengthened, but Grandmaster also gave him extra training every night, focusing on the Eight Spider Lances, an external Soul Bone residing within his spine.

The name "Eight Spider Lances" was given by Grandmaster because this external spirit bone originated from the Human-Faced Demon Spider and resembled eight spears. After a period of training, Tang San went from being unaccustomed to it to becoming proficient, and now he can basically control the Eight Spider Lances as a weapon for both offense and defense, while also controlling the release and containment of the toxins within them. Grandmaster said that with this external spirit bone, combined with his control-type spirit, Blue Silver Grass, he could completely contend against opponents below level forty.

The three of them quickly finished their dinner, and the fat man ate two more Oscar-brand recovery sausages. Then the four of them quietly headed out of the academy. Ma Hongjun didn't plan to tell anyone else; after all, being beaten up in the grass wasn't exactly something to be proud of.

Just as the four of them reached the academy gate, a dark figure suddenly flashed out horizontally, blocking their path.

After being beaten, Ma Hongjun was on edge and released his martial spirit almost immediately.

The crimson flames illuminated the darkness, and the four of them could finally see who was blocking their way.

Ma Hongjun breathed a sigh of relief and withdrew his phoenix flames. "Why is it you? Did you scare me to death?"

The person who suddenly appeared in front of the four was none other than Xiao Wu.

Xiao Wu was wearing brown trousers and a simple white fitted top today. Although her figure wasn't as voluptuous as Zhu Zhuqing's, her slender frame had a unique charm, especially her incredibly thin yet supple waist and the glossy black scorpion braid that reached her feet, giving her a touch of girl-next-door beauty. Her large, dark eyes, filled with a hint of doubt, stared at Tang San and his companions.

"What are you two up to, sneaking around like that? Fatty, what happened to your face? Did someone beat you up?"

Ma Hongjun coughed lightly. Tang San and the other two were all men like him, so he didn't shy away from anything. But Xiao Wu was a girl and had always been dissatisfied with his way of dealing with her anger. For a moment, she was reluctant to tell him how she got beaten up.

Xiao Wu stepped forward and, by the moonlight, saw the injuries on Ma Hongjun's face. She immediately jumped up, filled with righteous indignation, "Who's so ruthless? How could they beat you up like this? Boss Dai, it couldn't have been you, could it?"

Dai Mubai curled his lip. "Would I really hurt my own brother? Fatty got beaten up because he was jealous of someone else. We're just about to get revenge for him."

"What are we waiting for? Count me in. Anyone who dares to hit my brother will be beaten to a pulp." Xiao Wu was always one to stir up trouble. When she first entered the academy, she had some prejudice against the fat guy. But after so many days, they had taken care of each other through this grueling training, and the prejudice had long since disappeared. Besides, she was the leader of the group back in Notting Academy, and she had often gotten into fights for others. They usually sparred and knew each other's strengths and weaknesses. Now that they finally had a chance to fight, she seemed even more eager than Ma Hongjun.

"Fifth Sister, you're so kind. How about I repay you with my body?" Seeing that Xiao Wu not only didn't stop the group from seeking revenge, but also immediately joined in, the fat man was deeply moved, and his frustration subsided somewhat. His last sentence clearly revealed his usual lewd nature.

"Who are you going to repay with your body?" Tang San looked at the fat man, his voice somewhat strange.

The fat man glanced at Tang San, then quickly chuckled, "Never mind what I said, Third Brother, let's go."

The four people became five. Under the cover of night, they embarked on a path they knew all too well. The five of them activated their soul power and sped towards Soto City.

About half an hour later.

"Fatty, is this where you usually deal with your 'evil fire' problem?" Dai Mubai's brows furrowed.

Before the five of them stood a row of bungalows. This was a secluded corner of Soto. The bungalows were only a little over three meters high, and many parts of them looked dilapidated. Several pink lanterns hung at the entrances, and under the lanterns stood several heavily made-up women, clearly not young, who were selling themselves to passersby.

Oscar's lips twitched slightly. "No wonder you always said there are golden phoenixes even in grassy nests; this really is a grassy nest!"

Dai Mubai and Oscar had little to say about Ma Hongjun's taste. Xiao Wu and Tang San were visiting such a place for the first time, and aside from curiosity, they didn't have any particular feelings.

The fat man just chuckled strangely twice and whispered, "It's cheap here, cheap and plentiful. One silver coin for one visit, two silver coins for three. Great value for money. Besides, you must believe that even in the grass there are golden phoenixes. It all depends on luck."

Dai Mubai glared at him, annoyed. "From now on, when you go out, don't say I know you. I know you're indiscriminate in your choices, but I never expected you to be this audacious. You actually came to this kind of trashy place. All your golden phoenixes are old enough to be your aunts."

The fat man, somewhat embarrassed and angry, said, "Boss Dai, you're not deliberately trying to embarrass me, are you? Let's get down to business first. You guys wait here, I'll go ask that bastard if he's gone."

As he spoke, the fat man strode quickly toward his "grass hut".

Oscar looked around. "This place is quite secluded, perfect for getting started. I have a big sausage, I have a small sausage, I have a mushroom sausage..."

As Oscar chanted the soul incantation and began his battle preparations, Xiao Wu couldn't help but scoff, "Truly worthy of being called Uncle Big Sausage."

A moment later, Ma Hongjun came running back excitedly, "Great! That guy hasn't left yet, but he's already paying the bill. He'll probably be out soon. Brothers, you've helped me get revenge this time, so I'll treat you all to a good meal later."

Dai Mubai waved his hand at him, "Stop talking nonsense, we wouldn't dare go if you're treating. With your taste, forget it."

Hearing Dai Mubai's words, even Xiao Wu couldn't help but nod. She and Tang San had seen Dai Mubai with the twin sisters before, and compared to these "aunties" in front of them, those twins were like heaven and earth.

As they were talking, a person emerged from the grassy hut. Tang San and his group of five were standing in a dark corner opposite the hut. By now, it was completely dark, and it was difficult to see them from the other side.

"It's him," the fat man said through gritted teeth.

Just as the fat man described, the man who emerged from the "grass hut" was a middle-aged man in his forties. He had dark skin, was a little over 1.6 meters tall, and wore a satisfied, lewd grin. His right hand was wrapped in gauze, and he wore a pair of ripped shorts and flip-flops. He swaggered down the street, humming a little tune as he went, "I'm in a good mood today, so I'm out for a stroll."

"Should we go or not?" The fat man's fists were already clenched so tightly they were cracking.

"Wait a minute." Xiao Wu grabbed Ma Hongjun's thick shoulder with one hand, and with the other hand she swung her scorpion braid behind her head, a harmless smile on her pretty face. "You guys come out later, watch me."

As she spoke, Xiao Wu took small, quick steps and walked from the side toward the lewd-looking uncle named Bu Le.

"What is Xiao Wu going to do?" Ma Hongjun looked at Tang San with some doubt. Everyone knew that Tang San understood her best.

Tang San patted his forehead and said somewhat helplessly, "You'll see."

Xiao Wu appeared to be walking slowly, but she managed to block the way for the lewd old man.

"Hello, sir. Excuse me, is there a candy store nearby?"

Bu Le had just emerged from his straw nest, completely absorbed in contentment. The sudden sound startled him, and he looked up towards its source. Instantly, a peculiar radiance appeared on his seemingly simple and honest face.

It has to be said that Xiao Wu, who suddenly appeared in front of him at night, looked so adorable. Her delicate, fair face, her long, shiny black scorpion braid, and her figure, though not voluptuous, were still quite well-proportioned. Especially the youthful innocence on her rosy cheeks, which was incredibly alluring to an old lecher like Bu Le.

Bu Le's eyes lit up as he looked at Xiao Wu, thinking to himself, "What a beautiful and adorable little girl! Heavens above, earth below, is this a gift you've given me?"

With a cough, Bu Le quickly concealed the lewd glint in his eyes, straightened his chest, and adopted a dignified posture. The change was so swift that if Xiao Wu hadn't been watching him closely, she probably would have been fooled.

(End of this chapter)