Douro Continent

Chapter 73 Golden Dragon Beard Needles on a Plate (Part 1)

Tang San could afford five hundred gold soul coins, but he and Xiao Wu were about to apply to Shrek Academy, and once they were accepted, they would need money for various things. He didn't even know how much the tuition was at Shrek. He couldn't let his own situation affect his and Xiao Wu's application to the academy. After all, this time they were no longer part-time students with tuition waivers.

Tang San glanced at the tainted crystal with some reluctance, sighing inwardly, knowing he could only wait for another opportunity. Then he walked outside.

"If you're leaving because you don't have enough money, I can take two hundred gold coins from you first, and pay the rest gradually. You only need to pay ten coins per month. However, the interest rate is ten percent."

Xiao Wu found herself really annoyed by that lisp. "You swindler, why don't you just die? You're practically reaching into a coffin for money, a real cash cow."

Xiao Wu is impulsive, but Tang San is not. Hearing the middle-aged man's words, he was slightly taken aback. Ten gold coins a month? Does he know I am a Great Soul Master? Otherwise, how could he have guessed my income so accurately?

Tang San was certain that the middle-aged man had not released a single trace of soul power during the previous events, making it impossible for him to probe the strength of his and Xiao Wu's soul power. If he could guess their martial soul levels under such circumstances, then this person was truly terrifying.

If Dai Mubai gave him the impression of being sharp and charismatic, then this seemingly cunning middle-aged man was unfathomable.

Tang San grabbed Xiao Wu's shoulder, shook his head at her, signaling her not to act impulsively, and walked back into the shop, approaching the middle-aged man. "Deal."

"Little mistress—" Xiao Wu called out in dissatisfaction. Tang San waved his right hand behind his back, signaling her to be quiet.

The middle-aged man finally opened his eyes again, just in time to see Tang San up close. His gaze fell on Tang San's waist. "Hey, where did you get this belt?"

Tang San's heart skipped a beat. "It was given to me by my teacher. Do you recognize this belt?"

The middle-aged man sat up from the recliner, staring at the Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moon at Tang San's waist with a strange light in his eyes, and remained silent for a long time.

"You're not thinking of changing the price again, are you?" Xiao Wu poked her head out from behind Tang San, sounding annoyed.

The strange look in the middle-aged man's eyes gradually disappeared. "You're actually his disciple. You can take that crystal."

Tang San secretly breathed a sigh of relief, then swept his right hand across the Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moonlight, took out two bags of gold coins, and handed them to the middle-aged man. "I will send ten gold coins over every week from now on."

The middle-aged man waved his hand and lay back down on the recliner. "No need, the crystal is yours. It wasn't anything valuable to begin with. You can leave now, don't disturb my sleep."

"Give it away?" Tang San was taken aback. The change in the middle-aged man's demeanor was too great. He had been demanding exorbitant prices earlier, but now he was offering to give it away for free. Subconsciously, Tang San understood that this seemingly cunning middle-aged man must know the Grandmaster.

While Tang San was pondering, Xiao Wu had already unceremoniously hugged the crystal to her arms. "Xiao San, let's go, so that some people won't regret it."

Tang San looked at her with a mix of amusement and exasperation, and said, "How can we just take things from other people? Sir, you should name a price."

The middle-aged man started rocking back and forth in the recliner, but this time he didn't say a word and completely ignored him.

Tang San glanced at the crystal in Xiao Wu's arms, then at the middle-aged man. If it were up to his usual temperament, he definitely wouldn't want the crystal. However, this crystal was far too important to him. If he missed this opportunity and someone else bought it, he would probably regret it for the rest of his life.

Various thoughts flashed through his mind like lightning, but in the end he quietly put the two bags of gold soul coins on the ground before leaving the shop with Xiao Wu.

Only after the two left did the middle-aged man open his eyes again. The cunning look on his face vanished, and he muttered to himself with a sigh, "His disciple actually came to Soto City, at this time, with such soul power. It seems they're going to Shrek Academy. Master, oh Master, are you finally not avoiding me this time?"

After leaving the strange shop, Xiao Wu finally couldn't help but ask, "Xiao San, why do you insist on having this crystal? I've never seen you so eager for anything before. The quality of this crystal is so poor, what use is it to you?"

Tang San took the crystal from Xiao Wu's hand and, taking advantage of the fact that no one else was paying attention, quickly stored it in his Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moon. He then took Xiao Wu's hand and said, "Let's go, let's go back to the hotel first."

The two didn't even have lunch. Tang San hurriedly led Xiao Wu back to the hotel. He was extremely excited, and his palms, which were holding Xiao Wu's, were covered in sweat.

Although Xiao Wu is usually a bit mischievous, she becomes very obedient when Tang San gets serious, and she follows Tang San back to the Rose Hotel.

After closing the door, Tang San quickly drew all the curtains around the room. "Come on, follow me to the bedroom."

Xiao Wu inexplicably followed him into the bedroom. Tang San drew the curtains, closed the door, and could no longer hide his excitement. His expression revealed a hint of infatuation, and a blush appeared on his face.

Xiao Wu subconsciously tugged at her shirt, a thought flashing through her mind: Could he be influenced by the atmosphere of this hotel and about to unleash his beastly nature? No, definitely not, he's only twelve years old. What am I thinking? He's my brother, how could I have such filthy thoughts?

(End of this chapter)

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