I'll Go with You

His only concern was Bibi Dong. If she found out he was participating in the Soul Fighting Arena, she would definitely keep an even tighter watch on him.

"What's so difficult about that? Anyone could find out just by asking around." Rather than being intimidated by Lu Leng's questioning, Dudu looked smug. She patted her little chest. "Don't worry, I didn't tell anyone else."

"You little chubby thing, you're quite clever." Lu Leng smiled and did not pursue the matter.

"I'm not chubby. It's just baby fat." Dudu said angrily, unaware that this only made her look even chubbier.

"Fine, you're fat."

Lu Leng did not care about Dudu's rebuttal. Only three words filled his mind now: Suotuo City!

Suotuo City—what a wonderful place.

At the thought of that place, a smile tugged at Lu Leng's lips. He truly had not expected to be going there so soon.

But since he was here, he might as well go to Suotuo City. He had to go sooner or later anyway.

After saying goodbye to Dudu, Lu Leng quickly packed his things and quietly left Spirit Academy. He had not planned to tell anyone.

However, the moment he stepped through Spirit Academy's gates, a beautiful figure blocked his path.

It was Hu Liena.

Damn it, I knew it. Lu Leng was speechless inwardly.

"Where are you going?" Hu Liena asked with a smile.

Her meeting Lu Leng here was not really such a coincidence. She had been following him all along.

Lu Leng had been in a bad mood, so naturally she had been paying him extra attention, afraid that he might do something foolish. Thus, she had asked several junior students to keep an eye on him.

Today, Lu Leng's mood had suddenly improved, and he had abruptly begun packing his things. His behavior was suspicious, naturally drawing Hu Liena's attention. She had waited by the gates so she could check on him.

Lu Leng had expected Hu Liena to stop him, but inwardly he still complained that this Little Girl was impossible to shake off—she was everywhere. He replied irritably, "I'm going out for a bit, to clear my head."

"I'll go with you."

Here we go again...

Every time he wanted to go somewhere, that was what she said.

"Fine, I'm not going out to have fun. I have something to do." Lu Leng explained, hoping she would not follow him.

"It doesn't matter. As long as you're not going to get married, I'll go with you."

"Big sis, I'm going to kill someone. Are you coming too?" Lu Leng laid it all out, his voice a little loud.

Hu Liena froze. Seeing that Lu Leng did not seem to be lying, she fell silent for a moment. "As a future pillar of Spirit Hall, killing is a necessary skill. You're so young, yet you already understand this. I... I'll go with you."

"Then follow me." Several black lines appeared across Lu Leng's forehead. He had surrendered, smiling helplessly.

But he immediately warned her, "You're not allowed to tell anyone, including the teachers!"

"Fine."

Thus, the two left Spirit Academy together. However, just as they were leaving, Chrysanthemum Douluo suddenly came to find him and told him that the soul beast he had previously asked him to locate had been found.

Lu Leng was delighted by the news. He gave him instructions on what to do next, then left Spirit Academy.

One month later, Suotuo City.

A man and a woman appeared on the streets. The man was handsome and well-proportioned, drawing lovestruck looks from girls wherever he went. The woman was slightly taller than him, which only made her appear even more slender and tall.

Her slim waist, full chest, slender legs, beautiful hips, and peerlessly lovely face, paired with her faintly alluring aura, left men staring so hard they could barely walk.

What a perfect pair of golden boy and jade maiden! "Lu Leng, why did we travel all this way to such a shabby, poor city?" Hu Liena asked with a frown.

These two were Lu Leng and Hu Liena, who had traveled from Spirit City to Suotuo City.

"You're already complaining? I never asked you to come along," Lu Leng said.

"You don't appreciate good intentions. I'm worried about your safety. Otherwise, who would want to follow you?" Hu Liena argued.

Who knows who'll be protecting whom, Lu Leng sneered inwardly.

The two bickered as they walked, and soon arrived at their destination.

Suotuo City Great Soul Arena! "You're going to participate in soul fights?" Hu Liena stared at the grand, antique Soul Fighting Arena before her, her expression filled with shock.

"What, are you scared?" Lu Leng smiled and looked her up and down. "If you're afraid, it's not too late to go back now."

"Scared?" Hu Liena seemed to have heard the funniest joke in the world. "People of Spirit Hall have never known fear."

A blazing fighting spirit flickered in her eyes, and she radiated confidence. It was clear that she too was a battle-loving person at heart.

"Then let's go in."

Lu Leng spoke, then took the lead inside.

The moment they entered the main hall, the first thing they saw was a massive stone monument engraved with countless names. Lu Leng knew that these were all people who had died in the Soul Fighting Arena.

Looking at those names, Lu Leng did not feel afraid. On the contrary, madness burned in his eyes.

"Hello, I'd like to register." Lu Leng walked to the service counter and spoke to the attendant.

"Are you two registering a team?"

"No."

"Yes."

The two voices sounded at the same time.

The attendant: "..."

"Fine, register a team," Lu Leng said helplessly.

He knew that once he got into an argument with Hu Liena, he would always be the one to compromise. It had been that way throughout the journey. Rather than argue for a while before giving in, he might as well go along with her from the start.

"Ten Gold Soul Coins. What would you like your team to be called?" the attendant asked after accepting the coins.

"Lu Leng Was Here."

"Cold Fox Legend."

The discordant voices rang out again.

"..."

The attendant looked toward Lu Leng.

"Fine, Cold Fox Legend." Lu Leng's face darkened.

Before long, their badges and registration information were ready. The attendant handed them their badges and said, "These are your Iron Soul Fighting Badges. Go test your Soul Power over there, and you can begin participating in soul fights."

"Thank you."

The two took their badges and headed toward the Soul Power testing area.

"Whistle~~"

Before they even reached the Soul Power testing area, they heard a burly man whistle lewdly at them. Once he whistled, several men beside him began jeering as well.

"Yo, little beauty, you're quite pretty. Such tender skin, and you're here to participate in soul fights?"

"Short on money? How much for a night? I'll book you for a year."

"Does she look like she's short on money? She's obviously here looking for excitement. Looks like that pretty boy beside her can't satisfy her."

"Come on, big brother here is thick, strong, and knows the rhythm!"

"HAHAHAHA~~"

The moment Lu Leng heard them, he was about to lose his temper. But at that moment, a gentle-looking young man beside him grabbed him.

"Little brother, don't pay them any mind. Endure for a moment and all will be calm. Finish your test and leave quickly."

Lu Leng turned around and saw a refined-looking man. "What, are you afraid of them?"