Dai Mubai: I'm Being Manipulated by Capital!

The registration proceeded in an orderly fashion, and soon it was the turn of Bai Mu and his three companions.

"Are you lot going to register?"

The old man examined the final four with a calm expression.

"I'll handle it."

Without a word, Bai Mu stepped forward and tossed out 40 Gold Soul Coins.

"I should have been the one to pay."

Tang San felt a bit awkward.

He had eaten and used Bai Mu's things yesterday, and today, even the registration fee was being covered by him; it didn't seem quite right.

After all, strictly speaking, their relationship with Bai Mu had not yet reached the level of close friends.

"We're all from Dorm Seven, it's just a small favor."

Bai Mu smiled nonchalantly.

It was a task that required little cost to lower others' defenses, establish his own persona, and pave the way for his future plans—why wouldn't he do it?

"Little Mu is right, we're all from Dorm Seven, we should look out for each other!"

Hearing the mention of Dorm Seven, Xiao Wu, as the Boss of the dorm, immediately perked up and patted her chest in agreement.

"Then, thank you."

Since even Xiao Wu had said so, Tang San didn't press the matter further.

Perhaps this was just the warmth shared between fellow hometown folks!

As for Zhu Zhuqing, the moment she pulled out money to return to Bai Mu, she was glared back by him.

"Stop chatting, hurry up and hold out your hands!"

The old man grabbed Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing's hands and squeezed them.

"Bone age is 12 for both, no problems here."

After checking the girls, the old man grabbed Tang San and Bai Mu's hands to squeeze them a few times.

He let out a soft sound of surprise, his expression turning peculiar as he squeezed again: "Have you two been practicing some special Spirit Skill?"

In his perception, Tang San's hands were incredibly supple, while Bai Mu's were exceptionally tough; neither felt quite right.

"Yes!"

Tang San's expression turned stern.

"Can't tell? If you can't tell, then that's exactly right!"

"This is what you call~ talent~!"

Bai Mu smiled triumphantly, subconsciously glancing at Tang San.

Having successfully absorbed the Spirit Bone relic of Tang San's mother last night, his Indestructible Vajra Body had been successfully forged; it was only natural that his bone age couldn't be determined.

"Heh~"

The old man rolled his eyes at Bai Mu and reached out to grab their calves, giving them a squeeze.

"Development is good, bone age is appropriate."

He said this to Tang San, then looked helplessly at Bai Mu: "Yours is impossible to gauge, show me your Martial Soul certificate."

"That shouldn't be necessary, I'm the same age, in the same class, and from the same school as Tang San."

Bai Mu directly invoked Tang San, who nodded in agreement.

"Fine, in that case, release your Martial Souls!"

The old man nodded in realization.

Just then, Dai Mubai, who had been escorting others to the second round, walked back and was immediately drawn to the aura emanating from Zhu Zhuqing.

When he met Bai Mu and the others this morning, he had just woken up, was groggy and in a rush, and hadn't sensed it carefully. Only now did he suddenly realize that this girl in black possessed an aura remarkably similar to his own Martial Soul.

What a pity she's already taken—

Dai Mubai felt a pang of regret, the thought of poaching her flashing through his mind.

After all, he had tormented her spirit quite severely last night; just her gaze alone was enough to make her want to kill him. Young Master Dai didn't enjoy sticking his hot face against a cold backside.

Forget it, forget it. I'll observe for now and consider poaching once our relationship has thawed—

Just as Dai Mubai was consoling himself, he saw Zhu Zhuqing circulate her Soul Power. Black light surged, and two century-level Spirit Rings spiraled up from beneath her feet.

Following that, she initiated Martial Soul Possession; cat ears sprouted, a cat tail appeared, and black fur along with sharp claws manifested on Zhu Zhuqing's hands.

"Hell Spirit Cat?!"

Dai Mubai was struck as if by lightning, standing frozen on the spot!

He finally understood where that sense of resonance had come from.

The White Tiger and the Hell Spirit Cat are capable of performing the Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Hell White Tiger!

And the only genius Hell Spirit Cat Spirit Master who could possibly appear here at this time is none other than the second young lady of the Zhu Family to whom he was once betrothed—Zhu Zhuqing!

BOOM—!

As if struck by a bolt of lightning from a clear sky, Dai Mubai was stunned into silence.

What on earth had he done yesterday?!

She had traveled thousands of miles to find him, and that was how he had treated her?

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Wait, no!

As a series of details linked together, a bold conjecture instantly surfaced in his sluggish brain: he had been set up by a mastermind!

He had been thoroughly set up by that "good brother" who had handed him the Whale Rubber with such a friendly face!

Although he had no evidence and could not be one hundred percent certain, his intuition told him he was right.

In an instant, Dai Mubai's eyes blazed with fire as he stared fixedly at Bai Mu, gritting his teeth: "Bastard! You truly deserve to die!"

Just then, as if sensing something, Bai Mu tilted his head and offered Dai Mubai a friendly smile.

Immediately, three Spirit Rings—Yellow, Yellow, and Purple—rose from beneath his feet, and he waved his hand to toss out a sphere of light: "Come forth, Martial Soul Zygarde!"

"Awoo!"

The light sphere burst open, and the majestic Dragon Dog appeared, releasing a terrifying Dragon Might as it scanned its surroundings with an arrogant gaze.

"This—is this the legendary External Martial Soul!?"

The old man stood up abruptly, his eyes widening as he observed Zygarde.

"Yes, it is an External Martial Soul. Its name is Zygarde, a rare and precious type of Spirit Beast."

Bai Mu nodded indifferently.

"A third Spirit Ring!"

Tang San stared at the Spirit Rings beneath Bai Mu's feet in shock, finding it hard to believe for a moment. In three years, he had only progressed from level 21 to nearly level 29, approaching level 30, yet Bai Mu had already broken through to level 30 and become a Soul Elder!

Is this really Innate Level 1 Soul Power?

Is he cheating?

"Wow! What a handsome doggy! I never realized you were so cool after your Martial Soul Evolution, Bai Mu!"

Xiao Wu, who had never seen Zygarde in its 10% form, was full of excitement.

She had not expected that the Zygarde, which was once "small and cute," could evolve into something so powerful!

Zygarde remained silent, merely lifting its proud head. The three-year deadline has arrived; welcome the Dragon King back to his throne!

"Not bad, not bad! To become a Soul Elder at only twelve years old."

The old man nodded in satisfaction: "Judging by its aura, this Zygarde is far stronger than that other External Martial Soul."

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As soon as these words were spoken, Tang San immediately glanced at the old man, subconsciously nearly marking him with the "Path to Death."

But thinking that the other party seemed to be stating a fact he himself acknowledged, he let it slide.

"External Martial Soul—no matter how strong the Martial Soul is, what's the point? Why not just take out the Spirit Master directly!"

Beside them, Dai Mubai clenched his fists, speaking with a mix of resentment and displeasure.

As soon as he said this, he immediately drew annoyed glares from the others.

"Anyone can talk, but can you actually pull that off in a real fight?"

Tang San looked at Dai Mubai coldly. He remembered that Zygarde possessed wide-range ground-based slowing Spirit Skills; if you couldn't fly, you basically couldn't dodge them.

Even as he was now, if he didn't use his hidden weapons, he would likely be no match for Zygarde.

Xiao Wu's words were even sharper: "Exactly! Some people have quite the temper, but in reality, they can't do anything except look for twins!"

"Heh~"

Zhu Zhuqing let out a cold snort and turned her head away.

Provoking a genius for no reason—how foolish!

Unlike the original timeline, because of Bai Mu's precise intervention, Tang San and Xiao Wu had not established any camaraderie with Dai Mubai through battle, and Zhu Zhuqing's impression of him was abysmal, filled with towering resentment.

Subconsciously, they all stood on the side of Bai Mu, with whom they had a better relationship and impression.