Who isn't a soul master?

"Oh, right, Brother Tao, that match just now was too intense. I'm a bit hungry. How about we go out for a bite?"

Just as the atmosphere became a little awkward, Tang Wulin, standing nearby, took the initiative to speak, breaking the silence among everyone.

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"Sure! I happen to know a snack street. I'll treat you all to a good meal, just to make friends!"

Hearing Tang Wulin's words, Xie Xie eagerly picked up the conversation, suggesting.

"That's great! Xie Xie, you're such a good person. I really misjudged you at first!"

Upon hearing about free food, Tang Wulin jumped up excitedly, his gaze towards Xie Xie instantly changing.

"Then let's go! Zhao Tao, Gu Yue, you guys come too!"

With a faint smile on his face, Xie Xie turned to Zhao Tao and Gu Yue and said.

"Of course. Let our Young Master Xie splurge. Gu Yue, you come too?"

Nodding, Zhao Tao agreed to Xie Xie's suggestion and smiled at Gu Yue again.

"Okay."

Hearing Zhao Tao's words, Gu Yue finally nodded and then quietly followed beside Zhao Tao.

Soon, the four of them arrived at the snack street where Xie Xie was.

Although the snack street didn't look luxurious or spacious, just by arriving at the entrance, various aromas wafted over, making one's appetite soar.

"Xie Xie, you know East Sea City best. Do you have any recommended food?"

As they walked, Tang Wulin asked curiously.

"Of course! Come on, let's go eat at that Stewed Beef Pot place first. I go there often, it's especially delicious!"

Seeing Tang Wulin ask him, Xie Xie smiled slightly and took the initiative to introduce.

"So it's the classic Stewed Beef Pot plot!"

Hearing the conversation between Tang Wulin and Xie Xie, Zhao Tao smiled faintly.

Of course...

This time, the protagonist would definitely not be Tang Wulin, but himself!

Soon, Xie Xie led Gu Yue, Zhao Tao, and Tang Wulin into a small, simply decorated shop.

"Yo, Xie Xie is here. Are these your friends?"

Seeing the four of them arrive at the shop, a middle-aged uncle walked up, a smile on his face, and welcomed them warmly.

"That's right, Uncle Li. The usual, one bowl of beef and one bowl of rice for each of us, and a plate of small dishes on the side."

Looking at the uncle, Xie Xie said softly with a smile, showing no arrogance at all.

This unusual behavior also drew a strange look from Tang Wulin.

After all, towards ordinary people or even ordinary students in Class Five, Xie Xie always had a look of arrogance.

Yet, towards this seemingly unremarkable uncle, Xie Xie was so calm, even docile.

"Uncle Li watched me grow up. When my mother was alive, she often brought me here..."

As if sensing Tang Wulin's confusion, Xie Xie lowered his head, a hint of sadness in his expression.

"My condolences!"

"I believe your mother's spirit in heaven would want you to live a happy life!"

Hearing Xie Xie's words, Zhao Tao patted his shoulder and comforted him.

Just then, Uncle Li arrived with four portions of stewed beef pot, rice, and small dishes.

Having been comforted by Zhao Tao, Xie Xie's emotions seemed to stabilize a bit, and he joined the others in savoring the tender beef in the clay pots.

"Xie Xie, your taste is really good, but this beef portion is a bit small. I could eat ten more bowls!"

After devouring a bowl of beef like a whirlwind, Tang Wulin looked at the empty pot with lingering desire and said.

"Ten bowls!?"

"There was a legend about a big eater in the cafeteria before, who ate over ten servings of the C-grade meal at once. It wasn't you, was it, Wulin?"

Hearing Tang Wulin's words, Xie Xie's eyes widened in surprise, then he seemed to understand something and looked Tang Wulin up and down.

"Yes, it was me. Sorry for the expense, Xie Xie!"

Hearing Xie Xie's words, Tang Wulin scratched his head, feeling a little embarrassed.

"It's nothing, just a little money. Come on, Uncle Li, get Wulin ten more portions of stewed beef pot!"

Upon hearing this, Xie Xie chuckled heartily and called out to Uncle Li.

"Alright, here comes the beef!"

Hearing Xie Xie's words, Uncle Li smiled with honest warmth and brought basins of stewed beef pot in front of Tang Wulin.

Just as Tang Wulin was about to feast, a commotion suddenly erupted from the distant crowd. Diners scattered and fled, followed by three burly men striding towards the Stewed Beef Restaurant.

"Lee, why haven't you paid last month's protection fee yet?"

"You refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit. My Iron Armored Dragon isn't to be trifled with. If you still can't pay the protection fee, your Stewed Beef Restaurant might as well close down!"

Arriving at the entrance of the Stewed Beef Restaurant, the leader, a bald man with a Dragon Tiger Tattoo, glared fiercely at the owner of the Stewed Beef Restaurant and threatened, "Brother Iron Armored Dragon, my wife is gravely ill, and all my money has gone to her treatment. Please, grant me a few more months!"

Looking at the Iron Armored Dragon before him, Uncle Li knelt down, begging in a low, submissive voice.

"Hmph, if everyone made excuses like you, would I, Iron Armored Dragon, still be able to collect protection fees?"

"I'm telling you, if you don't do this business, plenty others will. If you don't pay this protection fee, plenty others will!"

Hearing Uncle Li's words, Iron Armored Dragon merely let out a cold snort, kicked Uncle Li to the ground, and with his other hand, violently shoved the stove and all the jars of stewed beef to the floor.

"Uncle Li, are you alright? Iron Armored Dragon, is it? You've gone too far!"

Witnessing this, Xie Xie quickly stood up, helped the kicked Uncle Li to his feet, and then glared fiercely at Iron Armored Dragon, his eyes flashing with fiery anger.

"Hmph, a mere brat dares to meddle in my business?"

"I, the great Iron Armored Dragon, don't like bullying children."

"How about this: kneel down and kowtow to me three times, or I'll beat you up like the old man!"

Looking at Xie Xie, who was less than half his chest height, Iron Armored Dragon's eyes were filled with disdain as he let out a cold snort.

"Iron Armored Dragon, don't push your luck too far!"

Hearing Iron Armored Dragon's words, Xie Xie was completely enraged. With a wave of his arm, the Light Dragon Dagger instantly leaped out. His Yellow Soul Ring spun continuously, and his body seemed to transform into a golden lightning bolt, charging towards Iron Armored Dragon!

"Oh, a good kid, you're a Soul Master too?"

"But who isn't a Soul Master?"

"I, the great Iron Armored Dragon, am not only a Soul Master, but also a more powerful Soul Grand Master than you!"

Looking at Xie Xie charging towards him, Iron Armored Dragon merely sneered. Two rings, one white and one yellow, instantly rose from beneath his feet!

As the soul rings appeared, the skin on Iron Armored Dragon's body instantly turned silver-gray!

Thick scales grew on areas like his arms, thighs, and neck!

This was the Martial Soul Avatar state displayed by Iron Armored Dragon's Iron Armored Dragon Martial Soul after its fusion!