Encountering the Three-Five Combination

Now tallying answers...

Congratulations to Dugu Bo for receiving the reward: Ten Thousand Year Mandragora Serpent Torso Bone.

The moment this line appeared on the Light Screen, a glowing spirit bone appeared in Dugu Bo's hand without warning.

"It's actually real!" Dugu Bo was overjoyed. Looking up, he found that he himself had appeared on the Light Screen in the sky above.

"Is it using me to prove the authenticity of this strange thing?" Dugu Bo mused.

As he spoke, he summoned the Jade Phosphor Dragon King Martial Soul.

That was right. Dugu Bo had also consumed an Immortal Herb. Not only had his Martial Soul evolved, but his Soul Power Level had also risen by two ranks. He was no longer the weakest Titled Douluo.

Dugu Bo was also sending a message to those petty figures eyeing the spirit bone: this spirit bone was his. Anyone who wanted it could come and try taking it!

As for those stronger than him...

They most likely would not come looking for trouble over a single spirit bone.

On the other side, Lang Lei was equally stunned.

Ding. Congratulations, Host. You have obtained 537 years and nine days of lifespan.

Ding. Sea of Trees Projection Hall has extracted eighty percent as operating energy.

Ding. A reminder to everyone: beware of high-return traps. Take this as a warning, and do not believe in free lunches falling from the sky.

"Holy shit! How much? How much did I get?"

Lang Lei was stunned. He truly had not expected so many people to gamble on that one-in-four chance.

As for those who had actively chosen to answer the question, there were only more of them.

After all, quite a few people had answered correctly, only to be a little slower than Dugu Bo.

All he could say was that gambling was truly harmful...

Even after Sea of Trees Projection Hall took eighty percent, there was still this much left...

Ding. Link value has reached twenty-one percent. Once it reaches one hundred percent, world travel will be available.

Just as Lang Lei was reeling in shock, the system's voice sounded again.

"Only a little over one-fifth? How is this link value calculated?" Lang Lei did not quite understand.

Out of curiosity toward the Light Screen, coupled with the generous rewards, this broadcast could be said to have produced excellent results. How had it only reached twenty-one percent?

Ding. Answer: It is calculated based on the average amount of time each person spends looking up, as well as the emotional fluctuations among local residents caused by the projected video.

"Is that so?" Lang Lei nodded, understanding the system's explanation.

This time, he had merely described the impact brought by Honkai. Since it had never appeared on Douluo Continent before, people still harbored doubts about whether Honkai was real.

But that would not last much longer...

Still, now was not the time to think about that. Lang Lei was preparing to visit Suotuo Great Spirit Arena and see how far the plot had progressed.

As for Sea of Trees Projection Hall...

If he kept broadcasting back-to-back, the emotional impact would not reach its best effect. It was better to let time settle those people's emotions first.

As he pondered, a red and a blue figure descended beside Lang Lei, transforming into two human forms. They were Li Huo in red robes and Xuan Bing in blue robes.

This time, they had learned to conjure robes for themselves...

"You came at just the right time. Come on, let's visit Suotuo Great Spirit Arena." Lang Lei waved his hand, and Xuan Bing and Li Huo stood behind him on either side like maids.

Little Griseo adjusted her position so she could sit more comfortably in Lang Lei's arms, then nodded in satisfaction.

Lang Lei smiled indulgently and carried Little Griseo toward the gates of Suotuo City.

The moment he entered the Spirit Fighting Arena, he saw an attendant hurrying toward him.

"Lord Lang Lei, weren't you..."

"Alright, I'm not here to fight. I'm just looking around. What, is that not allowed either?" Lang Lei reassured the attendant.

"No, no, of course it is. As long as you're happy. Shall I get some food for your little sister?"

"Sure, thank you." Lang Lei looked at the expectant Little Griseo in his arms and agreed. He handed the attendant a Gold Soul Coin as well. "Take this."

"Um..."

"What is it? If it's just snacks, one Gold Soul Coin should be enough." Lang Lei asked in confusion. After all, one Gold Soul Coin was enough to cover a normal family's expenses for quite some time. For snacks alone, it should have been more than enough.

"No, no, you misunderstand." The attendant hurriedly explained, "Our supervisor instructed us that as long as you aren't here to participate in spirit fighting at Suotuo Great Spirit Arena, all your ordinary expenses here will be waived."

"Fine, then." Lang Lei put away the Gold Soul Coin, unable to help sighing inwardly at how well the management handled things.

The attendant hurried away. At that moment, Lang Lei heard a familiar voice from nearby.

"Hey, that character is wrong. It's Wu, as in dancing, not Wu as in one, two, three, four, five."

"How was I supposed to know if you didn't explain it first? Those two wu sound exactly the same. Besides, if you want to change your combination's name, you'll need to reapply for an Iron Spirit Fighting Badge, and all the records you've already earned will be erased."

"Well, we meet again, you two." Lang Lei walked over and greeted them.

"You're that ridiculously strong guy." Xiao Wu stared at Lang Lei in surprise.

But when Xiao Wu's gaze fell upon Little Griseo in Lang Lei's arms, she shrank back in fear and hid behind Tang San.

"Hello." Tang San patted Xiao Wu's hand and nodded to Lang Lei with a gentle smile.

Lang Lei could not help thinking, How would the person before me feel if he learned that I had killed his father, his greatest backer?

"This beautiful Miss and I have met these two before. For my sake, please change their names for them. They probably do not have any records yet, do they?"

Lang Lei smiled at the receptionist. Before he and Tang San completely tore off their masks, teasing him from the shadows was rather enjoyable.

It was only a matter of a few words, yet it would let him hide himself even deeper. Why not?

"You're Mr. Lang Lei!" The receptionist revealed a shocked expression, all her previous coldness gone. "O-Of course. We must give you face. I'll change it right away."

"This guy's pretty nice." Xiao Wu whispered into Tang San's ear.

"Mm." Tang San nodded in agreement. Although he did not know the other party's identity, the man's strength and what he had just displayed were enough to make Tang San want to befriend him. He might prove useful in the future.

"Thank you, Lang Lei... uh." Tang San suddenly remembered the other party's age and did not know how to address him for a moment.

"I really am only that old. Just call me Lang Lei." Lang Lei smiled. He had heard every word just now—Xiao Wu's voice was hardly quiet.

Just as Tang San wanted to continue the conversation, Lang Lei spoke again.

"If I'm not mistaken, Miss Xiao Wu's solo spirit fight is about to begin, right?"

Lang Lei pointed toward the distant Soul Fighting Stage.

Tang San and Xiao Wu froze, then hurriedly said goodbye and left.

"Mr. Lang Lei, your snacks." At that moment, the attendant returned while pushing a small cart.

Little Griseo's eyes lit up at the cart full of snacks.

"You'll get fat, you know~"

"I won't!"

"Brother Lang Lei is mean!"

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