Acting, Gone Wrong

Looking at the Demon Subduing Douluo's expression, Su Mu thought of a phrase—Barbie Q'd.

The Demon Subduing Douluo only felt a chill run down his back. His heart tightened, and beads of sweat faintly formed on his forehead.

This was the pressure Su Mu brought with him.

More precisely, it was Su Mu's methods at the Auction Pavilion that left the Demon Subduing Douluo gasping for breath...

Damn it, I dug my own grave.

How would I know the names of the Spirit Medicine?

I just said it casually, didn't I?

Thinking quickly, the Demon Subduing Douluo hurriedly explained, "Reporting to Pavilion Master Su Mu, this herb garden is guarded in shifts, and it just happens to be my turn now."

"It is my first time here, so I do not yet know the types and names of the Spirit Medicine."

"But it does not matter." The Demon Subduing Douluo pretended to be enthusiastic. "If Pavilion Master Su Mu wishes to know, I will return to Spirit Hall at once and bring the catalog for you."

"After the auction ended, the Great Enshrined became very interested in the Auction Pavilion. Perhaps once I return and tell him, the Great Enshrined may personally come to explain things to you."

Heh...

Although Su Mu did not know whether the Demon Subduing Douluo had come under Qian Daoliu's orders or on his own initiative,

trying to use Qian Daoliu to intimidate him was a grave mistake.

Moreover, since the man had mentioned Qian Daoliu, Su Mu could not possibly leave him alive.

With a light wave of his right hand, Su Mu conjured a small golden figurine over ten inches tall and handed it to the Demon Subduing Douluo.

He had materialized it using the Creator Spirit Soul. Creating such an inanimate object with neither offensive power nor any function was not difficult for Su Mu.

At once, the Demon Subduing Douluo was overjoyed, and the heart lodged in his throat finally settled.

He stared excitedly at the gilded little figurine as countless guesses burst forth in his mind.

"This is a gift from Pavilion Master Su Mu. It definitely cannot be ordinary."

"So what if it is ordinary? It symbolizes Pavilion Master Su Mu's friendship. That is more important than anything."

The Demon Subduing Douluo was smug with delight. If there had been water nearby, he would have wanted to wash his hands first to show his respect.

Seeing this, Poison Douluo's heart sank completely as he watched both sides smiling broadly.

It looked just like a warm exchange, with both sides enjoying their conversation before presenting each other with a gift.

He silently guessed, "So the Myriad Realms Auction Pavilion also wishes to maintain a good relationship with Spirit Hall."

"That makes sense. Spirit Hall is a force feared even by the Two Great Empires. Since the Myriad Realms Auction Pavilion opened in Spirit City, how could it possibly have no connection to Spirit Hall?"

"Thank you for Pavilion Master Su Mu's generous gift. When I return, I will surely convey Pavilion Master Su Mu's friendship to the Great Enshrined. May the friendship between Spirit Hall and the Myriad Realms Auction Pavilion last forever."

The Demon Subduing Douluo wore a fawning smile as he accepted the little golden figurine with both hands.

"This is a gift for you personally," Su Mu said with a smile.

The Demon Subduing Douluo could not help revealing a pleasantly surprised expression. His eyes widened, his brows lifted slightly, revealing the excitement and joy in his heart.

"How could someone as unworthy as myself receive a gift from Pavilion Master Su Mu? I am truly overwhelmed, truly overwhelmed."

"Do not belittle yourself." Mockery appeared at the corners of Su Mu's mouth. "Your acting is one of a kind on Douluo Continent. I think you should not be in the Worship Hall—you should be putting on performances for everyone."

"Pavilion Master Su Mu, you jest." The Demon Subduing Douluo froze slightly and said uneasily.

"I never joke with people I do not know well." Su Mu's smile vanished as he said seriously, "Do you know who I am?"

"The Pavilion Master of the Myriad Realms Auction Pavilion!"

"Since you know that, then you should know that you cannot twist the facts. My Myriad Realms Auction Pavilion not only auctions all things of the myriad realms—we also know all matters of the myriad realms."

Seeing his lie exposed, the Demon Subduing Douluo immediately panicked and hurriedly explained, "Pavilion Master Su Mu, I truly meant no harm."

"Today, I was wrong to foolishly attempt to deceive you. Another day, I will willingly serve you like a horse and dog."

"I do not want this Spirit Medicine either. I will offer it all to Pavilion Master Su Mu."

"Heh?"

Su Mu smiled faintly. "My Myriad Realms Auction Pavilion does not need someone like you as a dog."

Ever since the Demon Subduing Douluo had become a Titled Douluo, when had he ever suffered such humiliation? Wherever he went, he was treated with the utmost respect.

Yet today, facing Su Mu's naked humiliation, he could not summon the slightest anger.

All he felt was fear and unease. His heart pounded wildly, and even his toes curled tight.

He was like a greenhorn who had just entered the Spirit Master World.

"Pavilion Master Su Mu, since that is the case, I will take my leave first." The Demon Subduing Douluo clasped his fists and began backing away.

"You want to leave?"

Su Mu smiled faintly. "Did you ask me?"

Then he gave Daji a look.

"My master, Daji understands." Daji immediately understood his intent and did not dare underestimate the Demon Subduing Douluo in the slightest.

All Nine Spirit Rings appeared, and two pieces of Battle Armor could be seen on her Martial Soul: the Staff of Echoes and Rage of the Scholar.

With the amplification of the two pieces of Battle Armor, Daji's attacks were incredibly terrifying.

They were even stronger than Martial Souls of the same level in the Assault Type, such as the Clear Sky Hammer and the Killing Sword.

The turn of events came too quickly, like a tornado.

Poison Douluo and Dugu Yan stared wide-eyed at each other, both seeing the surprise in the other's eyes.

They had not expected things to take such a complete turn.

Surprised? Unexpected?

Amid his delight, Poison Douluo admired Pavilion Master Su Mu with utter conviction.

He dared guarantee that aside from the Demon Subduing Douluo and Pavilion Master Su Mu, who had come today, no one else had ever entered this herb garden.

Yet in the face of the Demon Subduing Douluo's committed performance, Pavilion Master Su Mu had seen through everything and exposed his lie.

Poison Douluo could not help asking himself: was the Pavilion Master of the Myriad Realms Auction Pavilion truly omniscient and omnipotent?

At this moment, the Demon Subduing Douluo was scared out of his wits. There was only one word in his mind—run!

Dragon Leap!

With a loud roar, the Heavenly Awakened Sacred Golden Dragon that flew from the Coiling Dragon Staff seemed to fuse with the Demon Subduing Douluo.

The wings of the Heavenly Awakened Sacred Golden Dragon appeared behind the Demon Subduing Douluo's back.

Idol Charm—

Since her master had given the order, how could Daji let him escape? Her Martial Soul Skill activated, and a series of soul power rings shaped like alpacas struck the Demon Subduing Douluo.

This was Daji's control skill. Although the duration was not long, it was enough.

Dragon Coiling Body Protection—

The Demon Subduing Douluo was, after all, a level 96 Titled Douluo, one of those standing at the Apex of the Pyramid. He had experienced countless battles throughout his life.

At this moment of crisis, he made the correct choice.

He used his fifth soul skill. Though it was only a ten-thousand-year soul skill, the Heavenly Awakened Sacred Golden Dragon sealed within his Martial Soul made it all the more powerful.

One had to know that among soul beasts, dragons reigned supreme. The Heavenly Awakened Sacred Golden Dragon possessed the bloodline of a True Dragon, and its power was far beyond that of ordinary soul beasts.

Ever since sealing the Heavenly Awakened Sacred Golden Dragon, he had constantly tried to bring it under his control.

Now, the Heavenly Awakened Sacred Golden Dragon was completely under his command.

As his body was covered in yellow light, the Demon Subduing Douluo broke through Daji's blockade.

His wings flapped as he prepared to turn and flee.

Queen's Worship—

A series of Fox Fire suddenly appeared, trailing wisps of blue smoke as they carried terrifying energy and crashed directly into the Demon Subduing Douluo.

A terrifying wound appeared on the Demon Subduing Douluo's back, so deep that his internal organs were nearly visible.

Without a treasure like the Heaven Restoring Pill, the Demon Subduing Douluo would undoubtedly die.