Suotuo City's Great Soul Fighting Arena

Dai Mubai had never expected that, after a few years...

Zhu Zhuqing, who hadn't been particularly striking back then, had grown into the woman she was now.

She wasn't quite breathtaking enough to topple kingdoms, but with her exquisite features and stunning figure, there was hardly a beauty he'd met who could compare.

Just then, Dai Mubai also thought of Xiao Wu, who had been standing beside Luo Yan at the beginning.

She might not have quite as much to boast of in certain areas as Zhu Zhuqing, but her looks were even more striking. Overall, she was every bit as beautiful as Zhu Zhuqing.

They simply had different styles.

But when he remembered how Luo Ya had sent him flying with nothing but his oppressive aura, Dai Mubai couldn't help feeling somewhat powerless.

He could only hope that Flender would be able to stand up to Luo Yan when the time came.

That way, he would still have a chance to win Zhu Zhuqing back. He might even be able to pursue Xiao Wu.

"Fine. In that case, focus on recovering. The academy will definitely get even with them for you!"

Hearing that Luo Yan and the others would come back to their deaths, Flender felt a little excited.

Since Dai Mubai had been beaten up so badly this time, he was going to extort a little extra. Otherwise, Dai Mubai's sacrifice would have been for nothing.

He didn't think their opponents could possibly be stronger than the academy.

The next day.

After Luo Yan and Xiao Wu got up, he took her out shopping.

As for Da Ming and Er Ming, he'd told them the day before that they were free to do as they pleased over the next few days, as long as they didn't casually throw their weight around.

Besides, over the years, whenever Da Ming killed a Soul Master, he collected their Soul Tools.

So they'd saved up quite a few Gold Soul Coins, enough to cover their expenses.

As for Zhu Zhuqing, Luo Yan had set up a small barrier in the room and left her to cultivate without disturbing her.

She needed these two days to get herself ready.

She had to bring herself into peak condition before absorbing Luo Yan's Jiaolong Essence Blood.

Otherwise, there was a high chance her body would explode.

On the streets of Suotuo City.

"Brother Luo Yan, this is delicious!" Xiao Wu held a skewer of candied hawthorns. After taking a bite, she held it out to him.

Luo Yan didn't refuse. He leaned in and bit one off.

It was sweet and sour, and quite tasty. More importantly, Xiao Wu had already eaten it.

Before long, Luo Yan and Xiao Wu arrived in front of Suotuo City's Great Soul Fighting Arena.

As one of the few major first-tier cities on the continent, Suotuo City had not only built a Great Soul Fighting Arena, but had given it a grand and imposing facade.

At a glance, anyone could tell it was backed by deep pockets.

At that moment, a crowd had gathered outside the arena entrance.

They stood some distance away from the entrance. They didn't seem to be looking for trouble, but rather watching a spectacle.

"Chun Ping, I like you—not just because you're beautiful and kind... Please let me become a part of your life, and share every unforgettable moment with you."

Before they even got close, Luo Yan heard a confession ring out from the middle of the crowd.

"Wait, who's that chubby kid? He actually dares to confess to Miss You? Doesn't he know that young master from the Zhao Family has already set his sights on her?"

"Kid, why don't you look in the mirror and see what you look like? A toad hoping to feast on a swan!"

"I know that chubby kid. I think he's a student at Shrek Academy. I heard he's pretty talented, too. His Innate Soul Power is level nine!"

"I've heard the teachers at Shrek Academy are pretty strong, too!"

"..."

As soon as the confession ended, the people gathered outside the entrance began murmuring among themselves.

Ma Hongjun?

Their discussion was quiet and jumbled, but Luo Yan still picked out the key details.

He remembered that Ma Hongjun did indeed have a scene where he confessed to the young lady working at the front desk of Suotuo City's Great Soul Fighting Arena.

Unfortunately, the young lady rejected Ma Hongjun.

Sure enough, a woman's voice rang out. "Ma Hongjun, I'm grateful that you told me how you feel, but I don't feel that way about you. I'm really sorry!"

She made her meaning perfectly clear: she was rejecting Ma Hongjun.

At that, Ma Hongjun's expression immediately turned dejected.

But he didn't give up. "Chun Ping, can't you give me a chance? I promise you'll regret it!"

"Just leave. Our Great Soul Fighting Arena still needs to open its doors and welcome customers. If you don't go, I'll have to call someone!"

The young lady at the front desk sounded increasingly impatient.

She had turned Ma Hongjun down gently at first because he was a regular here, and courtesy demanded that she treat a customer politely.

But if Ma Hongjun kept this up, she couldn't let him interfere with her work.

More importantly, Ma Hongjun simply wasn't her type. She didn't want to get any more involved with him.

"Chun Ping, I..."

Before Ma Hongjun could say anything else, several burly men came over, grabbed him, and carried him away.

They were all guards from the Great Soul Fighting Arena. They didn't hurt Ma Hongjun, so he didn't dare to resist first.

Seeing this, the onlookers began to disperse as well.

"Come on, Xiao Wu. We have nothing else to do, so let's go have some fun at this Great Soul Fighting Arena!"

Luo Yan wasn't interested in Ma Hongjun's business.

Instead, the Great Soul Fighting Arena gave him an idea for a way to harvest Resentment Points.

There might not be any high-level Soul Masters in the arena, but there were plenty of people. Perhaps he could still reap a harvest.

"Sure!"

Xiao Wu was curious about the Great Soul Fighting Arena, so she agreed at once.

The two went up to the front desk. The young woman, who had been a little irritated, immediately put her negative feelings aside and replaced them with a professional smile.

"Welcome! Are the two of you here to watch a Soul Fight or take part in one?"

Regular customers who came to watch a Soul Fight usually paid and went straight inside. Those taking part in a Soul Fight wouldn't enter through this gate. So she could tell at a glance that Luo Yan and Xiao Wu were newcomers.

"We're here to take part in a Soul Fight."

Luo Yan nodded slightly and placed twenty Gold Soul Coins in front of her.

"Then please fill out these forms. That will make it easier for us to arrange your opponents."

You Chunping took out two forms and handed one to Luo Yan and the other to Xiao Wu.

The forms were simple. They only asked for basic information such as their names, birthplaces, and Martial Souls.

They didn't even require them to list their Soul Power Level.

Once they'd filled them out, You Chunping handed them each an Iron Spirit Fighting Badge.

After they registered, You Chunping politely asked, "Would the two of you like to take part in a two-on-two match or a one-on-one match?"

"Two-on-two."

Luo Yan didn't intend to have Xiao Wu fight. She only needed to stay by his side.

Besides, with their strength, coming here was basically just a matter of beating up the weak. It made no difference whether Xiao Wu fought or not.

What Luo Yan wanted was to harvest Resentment Points.

"All right. Please follow me!"

"Oh, and would you two like masks? Our Great Soul Fighting Arena can provide those as well, at the best prices around!"

You Chunping was just about to lead Luo Yan and Xiao Wu inside when she suddenly remembered something and stopped to ask.