Undercurrents Stirring in Suotuo City

Time flew by like an arrow.

Seven days slipped away quietly in the blink of an eye.

Over the past few days, Shen Tianchen had not slacked off in the slightest. Every day, he went to the Great Soul Arena to hone himself.

He could feel his Soul Power growing increasingly solid.

Ever since his fight with Dai Mubai, his fame had instantly spread throughout the entire Great Soul Arena.

In nearly every match, the vast majority of the audience cheered him on.

Whenever he came out after a match, he would run into fanatical female fans blocking the entrance.

Like a swarm of bees, they always crowded around him, shoving one another as each tried to get closer to him.

Shen Tianchen's response to this was: he was still young, and this was the golden period for cultivation. He had no thoughts about such matters for now.

He had just come out of a shop, carrying some daily necessities he had purchased and preparing to return to the hotel.

Just then, he casually looked up and suddenly saw a man and a woman walking toward him.

The man was tall and slender, dressed in fitted blue clothes that made him look spirited and capable.

His steps were steady and powerful, every stride seeming precisely calculated, giving off an air of confidence and decisiveness.

The woman walking beside him, however, had an entirely different style.

She wore a pink dress of soft fabric that fluttered in the breeze like a blooming flower.

Most eye-catching of all was the pair of rabbit ears on her head, which swayed gently with her movements. She also wore height-increasing shoes, making her figure appear even taller and more slender.

When Shen Tianchen focused on them, he frowned. Could that be Tang San and Xiao Wu? They shouldn't have appeared at this point. Could my arrival have caused a butterfly effect?

Noticing Shen Tianchen's gaze, Xiao Wu quickly spotted him not far ahead and immediately snapped in a sweet voice, "Where did this lecher come from? You keep staring at Sister Xiao Wu. Do you not want your eyes anymore?"

Shen Tianchen rolled his eyes at her. "Little sister, I was merely passing by and happened to look over a couple of times. Is there really any need to be so vicious?"

At that moment, Tang San also turned his gaze toward Shen Tianchen, raising his brows slightly.

After carefully observing him, Tang San found that he could not clearly sense Shen Tianchen's Soul Power Level.

There were only two possible explanations for this. One was that the other party possessed some sort of treasure; the other was that his Soul Power Level far surpassed Tang San's own.

After seeing Shen Tianchen's clothing, Tang San's thoughts naturally leaned toward the first possibility.

Judging by Shen Tianchen's attire, he was either the disciple of some powerful spirit master or a member of a great family.

With that thought, Tang San clasped his fists toward Shen Tianchen in greeting. "I am Tang San. Greetings, friend."

"My apologies. Xiao Wu did not mean to offend you. We were discussing something just now, and when she noticed your gaze, she spoke those words in a moment of anxiety. If she has offended you in any way, I hope you can forgive her."

Hearing her Third Brother speak this way, Xiao Wu was somewhat displeased. "Brother, what did I say wrong? He was obviously staring at us just now. Why are you taking an outsider's side?"

Hearing that, Shen Tianchen confirmed his thoughts.

Xiao Wu's personality in the early days was not much better than Ning Rongrong's. Aside from not being as overbearing as the latter, they were largely the same.

Although Tang San was one of his greatest future enemies, Shen Tianchen did not wish to clash with him now. He knew the Tang family's nature well: after beating the young one, the adult would come out.

Wasn't Zhao Wuji a living example?

He nodded slightly and said softly, "Since this was unintentional, then let it go. I have matters to attend to later. We shall meet again if fate allows."

With that, Shen Tianchen turned and left.

Even the pure and spotless Young Master Tang San had not expected Shen Tianchen to be so easygoing. Such words had failed to anger him, so Tang San once again clasped his fists toward Shen Tianchen's departing back.

Then he turned to Xiao Wu and said, "Xiao Wu, Teacher sent us here to join Shrek Academy and study, not to cause trouble. What if he is a Shrek student? It may be difficult to get along in the future. After all, we are not strong enough yet."

Xiao Wu replied carelessly, "So what if we offended him? With our strength and talent, do we need to worry about not having a place at the academy?"

Tang San was helpless when it came to Xiao Wu's temperament. "Teacher wants us to build good relationships with our classmates and prepare for the Spirit Master Tournament in a few years."

Xiao Wu became even more displeased. "Then how do you know that guy is a Shrek student?"

Tang San froze upon hearing that. He was not sure where Shen Tianchen came from; it had merely been a guess.

After all, in the remote Suotuo City, only Shrek Academy had greater fame and strength. Moreover, judging by how familiar Shen Tianchen seemed with the place, he did not appear to be from out of town.

Other than Shrek Academy, Tang San could not think of any other possibility for the time being.

What he did not know was that Shen Tianchen, who was not much older than them, had already been traveling and training outside for a long time. That was something Tang San had overlooked.

On the other side.

After shaking off Tang San and Xiao Wu, Shen Tianchen headed straight toward the hotel.

"Good thing I left quickly. If I had clashed with them at this time, that guy Tang Hao would probably have taken a cheap shot at me from the shadows."

Shen Tianchen let out a long breath.

He was not afraid of Tang San and Xiao Wu. The two of them together could not even block a single strike of his sword. What he was wary of was Tang Hao lurking in the shadows.

There was no need to think about it. Tang Hao was certainly watching his son's every move in secret. If he suddenly gave Shen Tianchen a hammer blow, then with his current small frame, even if Ghost Leopard Douluo were nearby, he would not be able to stop it.

When he returned to his room, Ghost Leopard Douluo had already been waiting for a long time.

The news he brought confirmed Shen Tianchen's suspicions.

"A Titled Douluo of unknown origin has arrived in Suotuo City. He is stronger than I am, and his purpose is unknown. To ensure your safety, Young Master, please leave this place as soon as possible."

Today, Ghost Leopard Douluo had hidden nearby as usual, protecting Shen Tianchen.

Just as he was preparing to move to another position, he suddenly felt himself being locked onto by a wave of Soul Power.

Fortunately, the other party seemed to have no intention of attacking him. After observing him for only a few seconds, the Soul Power withdrew.

If the other party had truly attacked, Ghost Leopard Douluo could have escaped even if he could not win, but Shen Tianchen might have been in danger.

After hearing this, Shen Tianchen did not answer directly, merely nodding lightly.

He could guess it even with his toes. At this point in time, someone who had come to Suotuo City and remained near Tang San could only be Tang Hao.

Tang Hao had likely sensed that Ghost Leopard was also a Titled Douluo. Since his son was nearby, he had not chosen to act for his son's safety.

After all, a clash between Titled Douluos was no joke. The shockwaves alone could easily destroy the nearby houses, let alone Tang San, who was only a Soul Grandmaster.

Tang San had not yet obtained any immortal herbs, and Xiao Wu did not possess the Lovesick Heartbreak Red. Yet for some reason, Ghost Leopard Douluo had failed to recognize Xiao Wu as a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. Tang Hao had probably used some method to conceal her.

The Lovesick Heartbreak Red could not be the only treasure capable of hiding a soul beast's aura.

"Elder Ghost Leopard, leave Suotuo City first. Stay in a nearby city for a few days before coming back. Remember, leave through the north gate and do not investigate Shrek Academy."

Ghost Leopard Douluo was shocked. "Young Master, aren't you coming with me?"

Shen Tianchen replied, "I haven't exposed myself. I haven't stolen anything or committed any crimes, so what danger could there be? The other party is a Titled Douluo, not some heavily wanted criminal. As long as I do not cause trouble, he has no reason to attack me."

"Besides, with my current strength, ordinary Soul Emperors are no match for me. If I ambush them, I could even take down a weaker Soul Sage."

That might be true, but no one could say what strange quirks a Titled Douluo might have. If anything happened to Shen Tianchen, Ghost Leopard Douluo would not be able to bear the wrath of the Worship Hall alone.

"Don't worry. I do not do things unless I am sure of them. As long as you do not follow them to Shrek, nothing will happen to me."

After much persuasion, Ghost Leopard Douluo finally left reluctantly.

Before leaving, he revealed a piece of news that even surprised Shen Tianchen.

"Oh, right, Young Master. According to information sent back by our informants in Heaven Dou City and Suotuo City, a group of spirit masters has appeared in Suotuo City. After investigating, we discovered that they came from Moonlight Pavilion in Heaven Dou City."

"I suspect that the task His Highness the Crown Prince gave you is most likely related to these spirit masters from Moonlight Pavilion. They may have other identities!"