Dai Mubai

"Congratulations, Host. Replicated character Sword Douluo has advanced to level ninety-eight!"

"Mission: Check in at the Rose Hotel in Suotuo City."

"Completing the mission will increase the age limit of any soul ring of any replicated character tenfold."

The system issued another series of announcements. After raising the replicated Chen Xin to level ninety-eight, he received a new mission.

"I still have things to do, so until we meet again." Ye Buqun spoke to them as he possessed the replicated Chen Xin.

With a thought, a sword appeared beneath his feet, and he immediately soared into the sky.

Compared to Tang Hao's flying soul bone, this was far more stylish.

Sword Flight!

"If Your Excellency can save all the disciples of our sect in the future, Fengzhi is willing to lead the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect into Your Excellency's service!"

Ning Fengzhi shouted toward the sky, but the young man's figure had already vanished from everyone's sight.

The youth had come in a hurry and left in a hurry. His strength was unfathomably formidable, making him seem exceedingly mysterious.

Ning Rongrong looked at the Clown Mask in her father's hand, deep in thought—

The Balak Kingdom lay in the southern part of the Heaven Dou Empire. Though called a kingdom, it was actually only three-quarters the size of the Empire's largest province. It was one of the Heaven Dou Empire's four major kingdoms, and its southern border met the Star Luo Empire. Thus, it could be considered a military stronghold for the entire Empire, and its military strength was undoubtedly the greatest among the four kingdoms.

The Balak Kingdom's two most important cities were its royal capital, Barak City, and Suotuo City, located in the heart of the kingdom. The latter was also the kingdom's most prosperous city and was known as the granary.

These two cities were important not only to the Balak Kingdom, but to the entire Empire, so both were guarded by heavy forces.

At that moment, a rather handsome young man stood steadily atop a longsword, high in the air as he looked down below.

This was the sky above Suotuo City. From above, the crowds below were densely packed, and the bustling streets presented a prosperous scene.

As expected of Suotuo City, known as the "City of Granaries."

With a thought, the youth leaned forward atop his sword and flew downward—

Suotuo City, Rose Hotel.

The hotel was five stories tall and occupied a considerable area. Its scale and grandeur were impressive, but what drew the most attention was its rose-red decor. A huge red rose was carved in the center of the roof, as though it had become the hotel's emblem.

Ye Buqun, who had just been flying on his sword, slowly entered the hotel, where a refreshing fragrance of roses greeted him.

Looking around, he saw roses placed all over the hotel, creating an ambiguous atmosphere. This environment truly did not suit a lone wandering hero like Ye Buqun.

"Please get me a room." Ye Buqun walked to the front desk and spoke to the attendant.

The attendant smiled. "Sir, you came at just the right time. There happens to be only one room left. Please wait a moment. I'll arrange it for you right away."

Ye Buqun nodded. "Thank you."

"Wait! That room should belong to this young master!"

At that moment, a rather discordant voice came from the hotel entrance.

Ye Buqun turned to look. A man and a woman were walking toward the counter. The girl wore heavy makeup and was dressed extravagantly, making her appear somewhat mature. Her features were fairly delicate, but the makeup had almost completely concealed her natural beauty.

The one who had stopped them was this young man. He looked about the same age as Ye Buqun, but was half a head taller. He had broad shoulders, a burly frame, handsome yet resolute features, and long golden hair.

Yet the strangest thing about him was his eyes. Each eye actually contained two pupils. His sky-blue gaze was as cold as an iceberg, even seeming to ripple with light. Looking closely, this kid really was rather unusual.

Ye Buqun recognized him at a glance.

The sudden rebuke made the front-desk attendant freeze. "May I ask who you are?"

The young man spoke with disdain. "You don't even know who I am? Then there's no point talking to you. Call whoever's in charge and have them speak with me."

Seeing how arrogant he was, the attendant figured his background could not be ordinary. Not daring to neglect him, he hurried toward the back.

Seeing how overbearing he was, Ye Buqun said with a faint smile, "My friend, no matter how unreasonable you are, you should at least understand first come, first served, shouldn't you?"

Only then did the young man turn to look at him. "First come, first served? Kid, you seem like an honest fellow. If you knew who I was, I'm sure you wouldn't say such things. Be smart and leave quickly."

Ye Buqun smiled. "I happen to be quite stubborn. If you don't tell me to leave, then I'll stay. But if you tell me to leave, then I won't want to leave."

The young man said, "You really don't know what's good for you, kid. Do you want to trade a few moves with me?"

"Gentlemen! Don't be rash! Anything can be discussed!" At that moment, a lean middle-aged man with a goatee hurried out to mediate.

The young man glanced at the skinny manager. "I'd say, you people are getting more and more impressive these days."

Hearing that, the skinny manager looked terrified. "Young Master Dai, what are you saying? You're flattering this lowly one too much. I'll arrange it for you immediately."

This youth was Dai Mubai, the future leader of the Shrek Seven Devils and the third prince of the Star Luo Empire.

Because of certain disputes within the imperial family, he had fled to Suotuo City in the Heaven Dou Empire.

Ye Buqun was displeased. "Hey, I was the one who reserved this room first. Isn't what you're doing a little inappropriate?"

The skinny manager was full of apology. "Sir, I'm truly sorry. Young Master Dai had actually reserved this room already. This attendant is new and isn't very familiar with the work yet. This was our oversight. Please accept our apologies once again."

"Manager, this is none of your business now. This is between him and me." Dai Mubai turned toward Ye Buqun. "Kid, since you're so stubborn, we'll settle this with our fists!"

Ye Buqun's smile did not fade. He held out his left pinky. "If I use my hands to hit you, that would count as bullying you. At most, I'll use this one finger. Use whatever moves you have."

Huh?

Hearing that, everyone present was dumbfounded.

Who was this guy? He actually dared to speak such arrogant words.

This was blatant contempt!

Dai Mubai clenched his fists, rage blazing in his chest. "Kid, you'll pay for what you said!"

Ye Buqun's expression did not change. To Dai Mubai, that smile was even greater contempt.

"Die!"

Without any fancy moves, Dai Mubai charged forward and threw a punch at Ye Buqun's chest.

Ye Buqun neither dodged nor fled, allowing the attack to come at him. With that single punch, Dai Mubai blasted him into ashes!

Was that it?

Wasn't that far too weak?!