"Very good,"
A vicious glint appeared in Dai Mubai's eyes.
"It's been a long time since anyone dared speak to me like that."
"I'd like to see how you're going to make me leave."
Just then, the receptionist from earlier hurried out of the hotel with another person.
"Young Master Dai, let's talk this out. Please don't start a fight."
"This boy is new here. I'll arrange a room for you right away!"
Dai Mubai glanced at him. "Manager Wang, just because you tell me not to fight, you think I won't?"
The twins sensibly moved to either side, clearing space for a fight.
"White Tiger, Possession!"
He let out a fierce shout.
A blinding white light burst from within his body. His muscles rapidly swelled, stretching his clothes taut. His golden hair turned black and white, and several stripes formed the character for "king" on his forehead.
Two yellow Spirit Rings and one purple Spirit Ring slowly rose from beneath his feet, and a powerful pressure instantly spread in every direction.
"Dai Mubai. Martial Soul: White Tiger. Level 37 Battle Soul Elder."
"Soul Elder!"
Tang San was momentarily stunned. His opponent was actually a Soul Elder!
Had he really just tried to vent his frustration and kicked a hornet's nest?
But there was no way he would simply admit defeat!
Although his opponent was a Soul Elder, he had the advantage of the Tang Sect Secret Arts.
"Tang San. Martial Soul: Blue Silver Grass. Level 26 Tool Soul Grandmaster."
Blue Silver Grass swiftly sprouted from Tang San's right palm.
"Your Martial Soul is just Blue Silver Grass?"
Dai Mubai stared at Tang San with wide eyes. He'd thought his opponent might be someone formidable, but it turned out he was just a Blue Silver Grass Soul Master?
And his First Soul Ring was only a ten-year white one?
Tang San coolly recited that famous line:
"There are no useless Martial Souls, only useless Soul Masters."
"Even if my Martial Soul is Blue Silver Grass, it still has its unique strengths!"
"Good!"
Dai Mubai replied, raising his opinion of Tang San a little. Anyone who spoke with such confidence must have some skill.
His tiger claws shot out, and he lunged straight at Tang San. "Let's see what's so special about your Blue Silver Grass!"
[Tang San refused to back down. Using Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, he charged at Dai Mubai...]
Ye Lin silently watched the storyline unfold, then changed a single word.
This was obviously a perfect opportunity to change the plot, and she wasn't about to let it pass.
Tang San snorted and rushed forward. Then he bent his knees and dropped straight to the floor,
using the momentum from his Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track to slide on his knees right up to Dai Mubai.
He stopped.
For a moment, the entire hotel lobby fell utterly silent.
Everyone was stunned by the scene—even Tang San and Dai Mubai, the two people involved.
A few breaths later, loud laughter erupted throughout the lobby.
"Hahahaha!"
"So that's what makes the Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul special?"
The twins laughed so hard they were doubled over.
"That kneeling slide really is unique. I've never seen anyone else do that."
Dai Mubai looked down at Tang San kneeling in front of him and shook his head repeatedly.
What had he even been thinking just now?
Had he expected a Blue Silver Grass Soul Master to impress him?
Well, he had been impressed.
Dai Mubai waved a hand.
"All right, you've already knelt down, so you can have the room."
"If I still refused after that, I'd be the one in the wrong."
[ Ding, plot modification complete. Dai Mubai now thinks even less of Tang San. Reward: 300 points.]
Ye Lin had changed "charged at Dai Mubai" to "knelt before Dai Mubai." The difference made by changing one simple word was enormous.
Seeing the scene, Manager Wang let out a long sigh of relief. At least the hotel wouldn't suffer any damage.
Tang San slowly raised his head and looked up at Dai Mubai. He had no idea why he'd just dropped to his knees—and why he'd slid down so smoothly.
"If I told you it was an accident, would you believe me?"
"I would!"
Dai Mubai turned, beckoned to the twins, and left the Rose Hotel with one in each arm.
"Do you believe it was an accident?"
Tang San turned to look at Ye Lin and Xiao Wu.
"We believe you."
They both nodded.
Tang San said anxiously, "You believe me? It really was just an accident!"
"We really do!"
Tang San didn't know what else to say.
"Ye Lin, Xiao Wu, you can stay here. We'll meet at the entrance to Shrek Academy in two days."
He left them with those words, sprang to his feet, and hurried after Dai Mubai. "You believe me, right? It really was just an accident!"
But no matter how you looked at it, his retreating figure seemed rather disheveled.
Manager Wang looked at Ye Lin and Xiao Wu. "I have to say, you two are really lucky to have managed to get a room from Young Master Dai."
He handed the room key to Ye Lin.
"I caused you trouble just now. The hotel will cover your room for the next two days, so you can stay for free."
"The room is on the top floor. It's called Red Ocean."
"Thank you."
Ye Lin accepted without hesitation and took Xiao Wu to the top floor, where they entered the Red Ocean room.
As soon as they stepped inside, the strong fragrance of roses wafted into their noses.
"Sis Lin, it smells so nice in here."
Ye Lin took a gentle sniff. "I have to admit, it really does."
The two of them flopped onto the bed and rolled around, enjoying themselves.
Lying on the bed, she looked at the system panel.
After receiving the 300 points just now, her accumulated points had finally passed the ten-thousand mark.
She looked at the System Mall.
[Points: 10,281] [One ordinary modification: 10 points] [One small reduction to a restriction: 100 points] [Self-Created Soul Skill: Heaven Slashing Sword Technique: 10,000 points]
Ye Lin looked at the Self-Created Soul Skill, Heaven Slashing Sword Technique, which cost 10,000 points to redeem.
It was currently the most direct way to increase her strength.
She was just worried the Self-Created Soul Skill might not be worth 10,000 points.
[Host, rest assured. The system only produces the finest products. If it costs 10,000 points, it's definitely worth every point!]
"Since you put it that way, I'd feel bad not redeeming it."
[Ding! Congratulations, Host! You successfully spent 10,000 points to redeem the Heaven Slashing Sword Technique!]
Ye Lin was still wondering how she would learn it when a peal of thunder suddenly rang in her ears.
"Rumble!"
A streak of black light flashed before her eyes.
As if her soul had left her body, Ye Lin entered another world.
It was a gloomy plain beneath a dark sky.
She could just make out a black-clad woman standing in the center of the plain, a long sword in her hand.
The woman's eyes snapped open, and her huge, doll-like eyes flashed brilliantly.
The black-clad woman abruptly raised her head.
Draw your sword!
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