Meanwhile, Xu Sanshi, standing off to the side, gave an unhappy snort.
He'd come here to talk to Jiang Nannan, not to watch Beibei's so-called family reunion.
Beibei also came to his senses and smiled apologetically at Huo Yuhao.
Then,
Beibei said to Huo Yuhao, "Yuhao, this is my friend, Xu Sanshi. He's the young master of the Mysterious Underworld Sect."
"We'll all be brothers from now on. He has quite a lot of status and influence, so he'll be a great help to you."
"Besides, he has some things to discuss with Nannan alone, so he came over."
Huo Yuhao nodded at Beibei's explanation.
Beibei really did have a way with words.
At that moment, Jiang Nannan looked at Xu Sanshi. After a pause, she said, "Xu Sanshi, there's really nothing for us to talk about. Go. I don't like you."
"And with your status, you must have plenty of women. What kind of woman couldn't you find? Why pursue me?"
Xu Sanshi shook his head, his gaze full of affection. "Nannan, you're the one I want. No matter what, I'm going to win you over."
Jiang Nannan thought for a moment, then asked, "Your Martial Soul—you've awakened it, right?"
Xu Sanshi's expression stiffened, but he nodded. "Yes, I have. But don't worry, I only awakened half of it. I haven't gone all the way, so I'm still pure."
Jiang Nannan furrowed her delicate brows, unsure what he meant.
She'd meant to use the Martial Soul Awakening to make Xu Sanshi back down.
Huo Yuhao suddenly realized something, and his eyes lit up.
Could Xu Sanshi have changed women, but still gone to the wrong door?
That was a little too explosive.
At that moment, Jiang Nannan looked at Xu Sanshi's stubborn, relentless attitude and drew a deep breath.
At the same time,
Jiang Nannan thought her mother might be coming soon. She didn't want her mother to see Xu Sanshi acting like this and worry about her.
Besides, Jiang Nannan had decided that she needed to make some things clear to Xu Sanshi once and for all, so he wouldn't keep pestering her in the future.
Then, she led Tang Ya and Xiao Wu to a nearby street where there weren't many people.
Looking at Xu Sanshi, she said, "Xu Sanshi, I'm taking Tang Ya and Xiao Wu outside with me. This is the last time we'll talk. I hope you'll finally give up."
Xu Sanshi furrowed his brows at her words, but in the end, he gritted his teeth and nodded.
Then Xu Sanshi left.
Now,
only Huo Yuhao, Beibei, and Liu Erlong remained.
Beibei began telling Liu Erlong about Shrek Academy.
He emphasized how wonderful, prosperous, and wealthy the academy was.
He called it the best place for Soul Masters to pursue their studies.
He was clearly trying to recruit Liu Erlong.
Liu Erlong merely furrowed her brows slightly at this.
Still, out of politeness, she gave a faint nod.
Seeing this, Huo Yuhao narrowed his eyes slightly, thinking that Beibei was trying to lure Liu Erlong to Shrek Academy.
Then he smiled. Liu Erlong wasn't so easy to lure away.
Huo Yuhao turned his attention back to the book. To pass the time, he started reading the published edition of Peerless Tang Sect.
Huo Yuhao now had two books, and both were called Peerless Tang Sect.
He'd naturally bought the published edition with two points.
Before long, Huo Yuhao furrowed his brows.
Chapter 12 of the published edition of Peerless Tang Sect.
Huo Yuhao was selling grilled fish. Jiang Nannan thought it was too expensive, so she didn't buy one and left dejectedly.
After that, Xu Sanshi made a domineering entrance. Normally, buying and selling grilled fish was a matter of mutual consent.
But Xu Sanshi brazenly tossed down a gold coin.
Then he forced the sale. Huo Yuhao refused.
Next, Xu Sanshi actually grabbed Huo Yuhao by the front of his shirt and lifted him into the air, leaving his feet dangling...
He threatened Huo Yuhao with utter arrogance, even reaching out to snatch the fish.
Of course, in Xu Sanshi's eyes, he was doing all of this for the love in his heart.
But this love was domineering and unreasonable, built on his own overbearing attitude.
Huo Yuhao furrowed his brows as he read.
Xu Sanshi's personality wasn't something just anyone could have come up with.
Just as Huo Yuhao was reading, a shadow suddenly fell over him.
When Huo Yuhao looked up, he saw Xu Sanshi, his face dark with anger.
Without a moment's hesitation, Xu Sanshi reached for the front of Huo Yuhao's shirt, intending to hoist him into the air.
But Huo Yuhao had already reacted. His expression turned cold.
If someone showed him no respect, why should he save face for them?
"Bajibeng!"
Without hesitation, Huo Yuhao swung his fist at Xu Sanshi's chest.
Seeing the force behind the punch, Xu Sanshi's expression changed slightly. He immediately took half a step back, and a Mysterious Underworld Shield appeared in his hand.
With a bang,
Xu Sanshi was knocked back two steps.
Huo Yuhao rubbed his wrist as well.
"Xu Sanshi, are you crazy? What are you doing?"
"Xu Sanshi, who told you to attack Huo Yuhao?"
Two angry shouts rang out. They came from Jiang Nannan and Tang Ya.
The two women stood on either side of Huo Yuhao.
Xiao Wu also glared at Xu Sanshi, ready to kick him in the kidneys.
Just then, a powerful pressure descended.
With a boom, Xu Sanshi staggered backward several steps, then dropped to one knee.
Naturally, Liu Erlong had made the move.
Xu Sanshi's face twisted with rage. "Huo Yuhao, tell your people to stop right now! Do you even know what you're doing?"
But at that moment, another man in black appeared with a crash, releasing his Soul Rings.
Two yellow, two purple, two black!
A perfect Soul Ring Configuration!
He was actually a Soul Emperor!
He was also the spy secretly protecting Xu Sanshi.
After all, Xu Sanshi was the young master of the Mysterious Underworld Sect.
He had two older brothers, but both of them had died.
As the sole surviving heir, with such pure bloodline,
how could the Mysterious Underworld Sect not send someone to protect him in secret?
However, when Xu Sanshi went to the first Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament, the powerful "Chicken Leg Douluo," Xuan Zi, had accompanied him.
The Mysterious Underworld Sect had been sure nothing could go wrong, so they hadn't sent anyone to protect him.
But they hadn't expected that to end in tragedy.
Of course, that was a story for later.
At that moment, the man in black cupped his fists toward Liu Erlong. "Miss, my young master is young and hotheaded. He acted recklessly. Please don't take offense."
As the Soul Emperor spoke, his eyes held a trace of wariness.
If Liu Erlong had only been a Five-Ring Soul King, with less Soul Power than him, he wouldn't have been so polite.
After all, the Mysterious Underworld Sect wasn't one to be pushed around. They had to maintain the bearing expected of a great sect.
Hearing this, Liu Erlong didn't reply. She only snorted and turned to Huo Yuhao.
Huo Yuhao waved his hand.
Liu Erlong withdrew the pressure of her Soul Power.
Xu Sanshi staggered to his feet and glared at Huo Yuhao with a vicious look. "Huo Yuhao, if you have any guts, stop relying on others to help you. Let's fight one-on-one!"
Huo Yuhao thought for a moment, then asked, "You think I stole your woman?"
Xu Sanshi didn't answer.
Tang Ya, standing nearby, gritted her teeth and said, "Jiang Nannan rejected him, and he's furious. He had to take it out on someone!"
"And he thinks you got between them, so he attacked you!"
Then Tang Ya shrugged. "As for why he'd still attack you with Sister Liu right here? He's an idiot! He's used to getting his way as a rich young master. When has he ever thought about the consequences?"
After saying this, Tang Ya looked at Xu Sanshi, clearly displeased.
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