Xiao Hongchen Wet Himself

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Kong Deming's deal was practically getting something for nothing. Once he broke through Rank 95 and entered the ranks of Rank 10 Soul Engineers, he definitely would not grant him the privilege of freely choosing a Rank 9 Soul Tool.

Just how strong was a Rank 95 Soul Engineer? It had been displayed vividly in the original work. Rank 95 Super Douluo Kong Deming had fought Xuanzi after the latter broke through to Rank 99, gained the upper hand, and forced Xuanzi to retreat.

Perhaps Xuanzi was truly useless, but Kong Deming was genuinely formidable. At Rank 94, he had dared to directly withstand Rank 99 Ye Xishui, a ruthless figure, without falling into a disadvantage.

Jin Tianming felt that he could not suppress this local tyrant, Kong Deming, for the time being. In order not to cause trouble for his main body, he chose to refuse.

"Sorry, old man. The organization has always honored its agreements. We have already made a deal with Hall Master Jing, so we will not make deals with anyone else for now."

"This..."

Kong Deming was clearly surprised when he heard this. He had thought the boy was merely arrogant and proud, but he had not expected him to be cautious as well.

He truly had wanted to get something for nothing, using one of his most ordinary Rank 9 Soul Tools in exchange for a treasure that could help one break through Rank 95. Once he broke through Rank 95 and became a Super Douluo, he could then deal with Jin Tianming and the forces behind him.

He had not expected this arrogant brat to be so cautious.

His mind raced as Kong Deming turned his gaze toward Jing Hongchen. He knew the key to breaking the deadlock lay with Jing Hongchen. Jing Hongchen naturally understood that Jin Tianming's words were aimed at him, so he simply lowered his head and remained silent.

Choose between Sun Moon's interests and personal interests?

Sorry, Jing Hongchen had always chosen whatever benefited his own juniors. As for those so-called Sun Moon interests, he was not familiar with them at all.

Kong Deming understood perfectly well. He saw through Jing Hongchen's little scheme at a glance. This fellow had always spoiled those two juniors of his beyond measure. With such a huge temptation before him, how could he possibly yield it to someone else?

Kong Deming sighed inwardly and could only settle for the next best thing. "Student Jin Tianming, I heard that you need a Rank 9 Soul Engineer to guide you. What do you think of this old man?"

Since the boy would not make a deal with him, then he would become the boy's Soul Tool teacher. What kind of bond did the Douluo Continent value most?

Love? No, no, no. It was the bond between teacher and student!

Love ranked second, while the bond between teacher and student ranked first!

Ten thousand years ago, that Shrek ancestor, Tang Shenmeisan or whatever his name was, had broken through to godhood through his teacher's guidance, making the bond between teacher and student surpass all other bonds.

With that connection, he refused to believe that Jin Tianming would not repay his goodwill!

Jin Tianming did not immediately refuse upon hearing this. He stroked his chin and pondered for a moment before answering, "Old man, let me go back and think about it. That Spiritual Power spying of yours just now really disgusted me!"

Kong Deming:

Was he never going to let it go?

This old man had merely used Spiritual Power to take a look, and the brat was going to keep harping on it?

Jing Hongchen remained silent and said nothing. Right now, he only wanted to reduce his presence to the absolute minimum.

"What a crafty old fox!"

Outside the Hall of Worship, Jin Tianming had already walked out. He said to Jing Hongchen beside him, "Don't you think so, Hall Master Jing?"

"This is not a place to talk." Jing Hongchen transmitted his voice, then grabbed him and flew toward the Hongchen Family residence.

Not long after the pair left, Kong Deming and an elderly man appeared where they had just been standing.

"Why didn't you try threatening or intimidating him?"

The speaker was the old man who had come with Kong Deming. He stared at Kong Deming with a face full of curiosity, inwardly wondering when his old classmate had become so timid.

Kong Deming kept his gaze on the direction in which the two had departed and answered the old man's question.

"I did consider it just now, but the moment I was about to speak, I sensed the aura of death drawing close."

The old man showed surprise at this answer. He understood what his old classmate meant. While the three of them had been talking, at least one Titled Douluo had been present.

"An agility attack type?"

"Perhaps." Kong Deming was uncertain as well. "But we must keep a close eye on that boy."

"He is not as ignorant as those from the Original Three Kingdoms. At the very least, he knows how powerful Soul Engineers become after Rank 95!"

The old man nodded upon hearing this and watched Kong Deming leave.

He knew how badly his old classmate wanted to break through that cultivation level. Only then would he be able to research Rank 10 Soul Tools that surpassed Rank 9 Soul Tools.

Fate truly toyed with people. In order to speed up his breakthrough, Kong Deming had consumed too many pills that drained his body and cultivation potential, leaving his physical body unable to withstand the pressure of his second martial soul absorbing soul rings.

He was the same. Without some other fortunate opportunity to help him break through, his cultivation could only remain forever at Rank 93.

Hongchen Family

Jing Hongchen brought Jin Tianming to the entrance of his family compound. He swept the surroundings with his Spiritual Power, and once he saw that none of those people were watching, he immediately led the boy behind him inside.

How should one describe the Hongchen Family compound?

The word "extravagant" was enough. Soul Tool Technology was everywhere. Even the Soul Tools used to test cultivation had been provided to every member of the family.

"Grandpa, you're back!"

A young boy saw Jing Hongchen return and immediately ran over, calling out happily.

Standing behind Jing Hongchen, Jin Tianming studied the boy with interest. If he had not guessed wrong, this fellow should be Xiao Hongchen. This little guy really has a lot of luck around him!

"Xiao!" Upon seeing his eldest grandson, Jing Hongchen immediately transformed into a kind old grandfather. He crouched down, rubbed his grandson's little head, and introduced Jin Tianming behind him.

"Xiao, this is Jin Tianming. He's a talented soul master!"

"A genius?"

Hearing his grandfather's words, Xiao Hongchen tilted his head and curiously sized up Jin Tianming. He himself was a genius with full innate Soul Power. This guy was only a few years older than him at most, so his Soul Power cultivation was probably only in the teens, perhaps no more than five ranks higher than his own.

"Hmph!" Xiao Hongchen snorted and said unhappily to his grandfather, "Grandpa, I'm the strongest genius!"

"The strongest genius?" Jin Tianming stared at the proud young boy, his eyes filled with disdain. Dragon Might instantly locked onto Xiao Hongchen. "Little fellow, it seems your grandfather hasn't taught you enough."

Jing Hongchen instinctively wanted to stop him, but after thinking it over, he chose to watch the show.

He truly should let Xiao see how cruel this world was. Xiao was indeed a genius, or rather, one of the most talented people Sun Moon had seen in nearly a hundred years. But compared to the Original Three Kingdoms, especially Shrek Academy—

His grandson's talent simply could not compare. Innate Full Soul Power was everywhere there, as were Divine Beast bloodlines and geniuses with Twin Martial Souls.

Xiao Hongchen's eyes widened as his whole body trembled, leaving him frozen in place. Yellow liquid began to appear beneath his lower body, yet he did not even react.

What had he seen?

He had seen a true dragon, while he himself was like an ignorant golden toad coveting the dragon's throne. It was truly laughable.