Farming Points

Cang Heng had originally wanted to meet Mystic Spear first. He knew full well that anyone capable of nurturing such a peerless genius must have a formidable force behind him.

Believing that the enemy of one's enemy was a friend, Cang Heng had long planned to use the opportunity to befriend and win over the force behind Mystic Spear, so he could bring down the Lu Family.

But he had rushed to the Soul Fighting Arena first and still hadn't found Mystic Spear.

With no other option, he stayed in the VIP lounge, deliberately waiting there for Lu Zheng to show up so he could rub salt in the man's wounds.

"Cang Heng, did you hide Mystic Spear?" Lu Zheng asked coldly.

"So what if I did?" Cang Heng made no attempt to explain.

Lu Zheng's face darkened frighteningly, his fists clenched tight.

After a long silence, he spoke in a cold voice. "Cang Heng, our families have struggled against each other for years, with neither side gaining the upper hand. But you'd better not interfere in this matter. Otherwise, I can't guarantee I won't do something reckless!"

Cang Heng remained calm and composed, though he was far from at ease inside.

The two families had been locked in a bitter rivalry for years, and he knew Lu Zheng's temperament all too well. From the look on Lu Zheng's face, he could tell the old man was close to losing control.

He knew this might be the perfect opportunity to bring down the Lu Family.

As long as he could form an alliance with the force behind Mystic Spear, he wouldn't fear completely antagonizing Lu Zheng.

But he hadn't met the people behind Mystic Spear. He knew nothing about their strength and couldn't fathom their stance or intentions, so he didn't dare risk everything on a reckless gamble.

Just as the two men were at a standoff, Xiao Chen and Hu Liena emerged from a lounge. They were heading to sign up for a doubles Soul Fighting match.

Ji Chuan's expression darkened as he saw which room they had come from.

He knew Mystic Spear had been in that lounge just moments earlier. The mysterious senior, whose aura was unfathomable and who was suspected to be a Titled Douluo, had been in there too.

Though Xiao Chen had changed his mask and makeup, his build was almost identical to Mystic Spear's. Ji Chuan thought, Even Lu Zheng can't barge into the VIP lounge at the Soul Fighting Arena. Why did Mystic Spear come out on his own?

He was also puzzled as to why the senior hadn't come out with him.

Forget it. Lu Zheng may be close to losing control, but he wouldn't dare start a fight here, Ji Chuan mused.

Xiao Chen and Hu Liena ignored Ji Chuan and the others, walking straight toward the registration area.

But as soon as they reached Lu Zheng, he stopped them.

"You two don't look like you're from Xilu City," Lu Zheng said.

"So what? Can't people from outside Xilu City enter a Soul Fighting match?" Hu Liena replied coolly.

"Of course they can!" Lu Zheng said solemnly, his gaze grave. "Would you mind releasing your Martial Souls for me to see? I mean you no harm. I only want to find out who was responsible for my grandson's death. I hope you'll do me this favor."

As he spoke, his gaze remained fixed on Xiao Chen.

He had already watched the footage of Xiao Chen killing Mad Halberd, so he could tell that Xiao Chen's build was a close match for Mystic Spear's.

"And what if we refuse?" Hu Liena's voice was icy. He was only a Level 68 Soul Emperor. What standing did he have before the Spirit Hall's Saintess?

Seeing Hu Liena's firm attitude, Lu Zheng was almost certain that the person before him was Mystic Spear.

He forced down the fury churning inside him, struggling to suppress the urge to attack.

He knew that if he made a move rashly, Ji Chuan would intervene immediately, and Cang Heng would take the opportunity to make things worse.

"Senior Sister, we're going to enter a doubles match anyway. There's no harm in letting him take a look!" Xiao Chen said.

Before his words had even faded, Xiao Chen released his Wooden Bow Martial Soul, revealing the aura of a Level 43 Soul Ancestor.

Lu Zheng, Ji Chuan, and Cang Heng all froze. None of them had expected that the person whose build so closely resembled Mystic Spear's wasn't Mystic Spear himself.

Hu Liena gave a soft snort and released her Demon Fox Martial Soul as well.

"Can we go now?" Hu Liena asked.

Lu Zheng immediately stepped aside. He still felt that the two of them had some connection to Mystic Spear, but Mystic Spear hadn't appeared, and there was nothing he could do to them inside the Soul Fighting Arena.

"Lord Ji Chuan, I'd like to visit the people in the VIP lounge. Don't worry, I know the rules and won't cause any trouble," Lu Zheng said, seeking Ji Chuan's permission.

Ji Chuan nodded. As long as Lu Zheng didn't break the rules, he had no reason to interfere.

Lu Zheng then entered the VIP lounge and visited the rooms one by one.

He was polite, and as a Level 68 Soul Emperor, he commanded a certain degree of respect. Everyone in the lounges was willing to humor him.

Ji Chuan had been worried that the mysterious senior might refuse to indulge Lu Zheng, but, to his surprise, the man agreed to let him enter and look around.

Yan and Xie Yue were very different in build from Xiao Chen, so Lu Zheng didn't ask them to release their Martial Souls. He could sense that the man inside the lounge, sitting with his eyes closed and appearing to be a butler, was no ordinary person.

"Sorry for the trouble!" Lu Zheng said, clasping his hands in greeting before leaving the lounge.

Ji Chuan was confused. He knew Mystic Spear was here. As the person in charge of the Soul Fighting Arena, he was certain Mystic Spear hadn't left.

Could that senior have secretly sent Mystic Spear out already? Ji Chuan wondered.

Still, he was relieved that Mystic Spear hadn't appeared.

He wasn't afraid of Lu Zheng, but if Lu Zheng really started a fight inside the Soul Fighting Arena, it would cause enormous damage and losses.

The VIP lounge wasn't large, and Lu Zheng quickly finished checking every room. He still hadn't found Mystic Spear.

Just then, they heard the Soul Fighting Arena's broadcast.

"Attention, spectators! The main Fighting Soul Arena at the Xilu Great Soul Arena is about to host a Soul Ancestor-level doubles Soul Fighting match!"

"The String Fox Duo, who will be competing in this match, have achieved an astonishing twelve consecutive victories, just like Mystic Spear on Sub-Arena No. 7! They have yet to suffer a single defeat!"

"This will be the String Fox Duo's first match at the Xilu Great Soul Arena. Their opponents are the Shadow Flame Duo. Let's give both teams a warm round of applause as they enter the arena!"

The host's voice rang throughout the Soul Fighting Arena.

Normally, only team battles or Soul King-level matches were held in the main Fighting Soul Arena.

But twelve consecutive wins at the Soul Ancestor level was an impressive enough feat to earn this 2v2 match a place on the main stage.

Ji Chuan immediately thought of Xiao Chen and Hu Liena, who had just walked past them.

He turned and hurried toward the main Fighting Soul Arena.

Since Mystic Spear hadn't appeared, there was no need to worry about Lu Zheng causing trouble.

Cang Heng immediately followed him.

Unable to find any trace of Mystic Spear, Lu Zheng decided to go with them as well.

The Great Soul Arena had already been surrounded by members of the Lu Family. If they found anyone suspicious, they would report it to him.

They had just reached the main Fighting Soul Arena when they witnessed a shocking sight.

The battle had barely begun before it was over.

Faced with Hu Liena's large-scale Charm illusion, the Shadow Flame Duo lost focus in an instant.

Xiao Chen and Hu Liena had long since developed perfect teamwork. The moment the Shadow Flame Duo faltered, Xiao Chen's arrows struck both of them precisely in their vital spots, instantly incapacitating them.

When it came to farming points, Xiao Chen and Hu Liena's doubles team was much faster than he was in solo matches.