Besides, that guy did nothing all day but make other people eat the Big Sausage he made. He was downright disgusting!
"Hello, could I see the information on that team from just now?"
Only after Tang San and the others had walked away did Lin Fan step forward. He rested a hand on the counter and discreetly took out several dozen Gold Soul Coins, placing them in front of the registration clerk.
"Of course! Certainly!"
After pocketing the Gold Soul Coins, the clerk immediately grew enthusiastic and took out an information sheet to hand to Lin Fan.
"They really are the ones!"
Lin Fan glanced at it, then sneered.
Among the Shrek Team, Tang San's Soul Power had currently reached level 28, Oscar's level 27, and Ma Hongjun's level 23.
"Young master, no one on their team is above level 30, so they've registered for a Soul Grandmaster-level match."
The clerk began carefully explaining the rules of the Soul Fighting Arena to Lin Fan.
A team's level was determined by its strongest member. For instance, Lin Fan was level 58, Xiao Wu was level 32, and Zhu Zhuqing was only a little over level 20, but once they registered as a team, they might end up facing a team of three level-50 Soul Kings!
Chapter 21: Zhuqing's Charm!
"Daji, is there any way to hide a Soul Master's true strength?" Lin Fan asked the system, furrowing his brows.
Since he'd run into Tang San, Lin Fan had to milk him for some Villain Points. He'd already spent quite a lot in the shop buying a bunny-girl outfit and '82 Lafite for Xiao Wu, so he needed to make it back from Tang San.
"There is, Master. You can spend 50 Villain Points to buy a Phantom Spirit Pill. After taking it, you can disguise your strength for a day, and even change the color of your Soul Rings!"
Following Daji's directions, Lin Fan found the Phantom Spirit Pill in the shop. He bought two and took one with Xiao Wu.
"Are the three of you here to register a team? Come over here and fill out the forms first, then you'll take a Soul Power test!"
With the clerk's enthusiastic help, the three of them quickly completed the registration process.
"Please make the arrangements. We want to face that Shrek Academy Team later."
"Certainly, no problem!"
Once everything had been arranged, Lin Fan led Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu to the waiting area.
A team match was underway on the Soul Fighting Arena. Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing watched with great interest, but Lin Fan wasn't particularly interested. He sat quietly and waited.
"The next match: Shrek Academy Team versus the Tang San Shark-Arm Team! Now, let's welcome both teams to the arena!"
As the host's voice rang out, Tang San walked onto the arena from the east side, his face dark, with Ma Hongjun and Oscar behind him.
"Damn it, who the hell is it?!"
Tang San stared coldly at the west side of the arena. When Lin Fan appeared, Tang San's mouth fell open in shock!
"Lin Fan?! You—you're here?!"
A reflexive fear surfaced in Tang San's eyes. Lin Fan had dealt him too crushing a blow before!
"What's it to you if I'm here? Do you own the Soto Grand Arena?!"
Lin Fan strolled forward with a grin. At the same time, he wrapped an arm tightly around Xiao Wu's slender waist. Xiao Wu played along perfectly, resting her head on his shoulder with a blissful expression!
"You!"
Tang San clenched his fists. Xiao Wu had once been his woman, but now she was nestled in Lin Fan's arms!
"Congratulations, Master. You've gained 500 Villain Points!"
Hearing Daji's voice, Lin Fan smiled. He hadn't expected earning Villain Points to be so easy. It seemed Tang San's mind wasn't up to much!
"Referee, we registered for a level-20 Soul Grandmaster match. This guy's strength is already above level 50. Why is he allowed to be our opponent?!"
Tang San suddenly shouted.
"Level 50, a Soul King?! That's hilarious!"
"That kid looks no older than twelve or thirteen. If he's a level-50 Soul King, then I'm a Titled Douluo!"
"The Soto Grand Arena has always been fair and impartial. I think the Shrek Academy members are scared and don't dare fight, so they're just making excuses!"
Tang San's words immediately caused an uproar in the arena.
"What, are you questioning the reputation of our Soto Grand Arena?"
A middle-aged man stood up from the referee's platform and addressed Tang San coldly.
In his eyes, Tang San was just looking for trouble!
"This man is called Lin Fan. I fought him before. His Soul Power is already above level 50. He just needs to release his Martial Soul, and you'll see for yourselves!"
Tang San stared coldly at Lin Fan, while everyone in the arena turned their attention to him.
"Some people just aren't good enough themselves, so they love coming up with all kinds of excuses."
Lin Fan sighed with feigned helplessness, then willed his Primordial Ancestral Dragon Martial Soul into being. Two yellow Soul Rings appeared beneath his feet.
"Th-this is impossible!"
Witnessing this, Tang San froze, his face full of disbelief!
Every Soul Master on Douluo Continent knew that once a Martial Soul was released, its Soul Rings couldn't be hidden or changed!
Tang San himself was well versed in medicinal studies. As far as he knew, there was no medicine capable of doing this. He couldn't understand what method Lin Fan had used to hide and change his Soul Rings!
"Any more questions?"
The referee's voice rang out coldly.
"If you're too scared to fight, get off the arena! Don't waste my time!"
"Exactly! Look at what a coward you are!"
A wave of jeers rose from the stands!
"Xiao San, what's going on?"
Oscar and Ma Hongjun came over from behind Tang San to ask.
"That guy's incredibly strong. Be careful when the fight starts. If you can't beat him, surrender immediately!"
Tang San's expression was grave. He'd witnessed Lin Fan's strength too many times, and it had left him with a deep-seated fear!
After giving them a warning, Tang San and the other two released their Martial Souls.
"All right, both teams are ready. Let the Soul Fighting begin!"
At the host's words, both sides braced themselves to fight!
"I Have a Big Sausage!"
As soon as the battle began, Oscar frantically started making sausages while Ma Hongjun guarded him. Tang San stood at the front, facing off against Lin Fan!
Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing released their Martial Souls as well!
"Heh-heh, it's been a while since I've given you a beating. My hands are itching!"
Lin Fan grinned as he loosened up.
"Blue Silver Entanglement!"
Tang San didn't waste any words. He immediately unleashed his first Soul Skill, sending vines surging toward Lin Fan from every direction!
"You haven't improved at all. Still the same old tricks!"
Lin Fan shook his head, unimpressed. If it weren't for the Villain Points, he wouldn't waste his time playing house with Tang San here!
Lin Fan made no move to attack, letting the Blue Silver Grass sweep toward him. Even if he could only use level-20-something Soul Power, Tang San still couldn't hold a candle to him!
But this time, Lin Fan miscalculated. The Blue Silver Vines didn't wrap around him. Instead, they rapidly spread behind him, heading straight for Zhu Zhuqing!
By the time Zhu Zhuqing reacted, it was already too late. She was an agility-type Soul Master, but the Blue Silver Vines blanketed the area, leaving her nowhere to dodge!
The vines instantly wrapped around Zhu Zhuqing and tightened slowly!
"Ah!"
At the same time, a collective gasp rose from the stands!
It wasn't that the fight was particularly exciting. The sight was simply enough to make their blood surge!
Zhu Zhuqing already had a well-developed figure, with graceful curves. Now that the Blue Silver Vines were wrapped around her, they accentuated her figure even more alluringly—almost to an outrageous degree!
"Damn it, what kind of luck does Lin Fan have? He's teamed up with two such beautiful women!"
"From the way the three of them were acting so intimately earlier, maybe he's already gotten both of them!"
"If I could marry a heavenly beauty like that, I'd gladly shave ten years off my life!"
"I'd break my own ribs to make soup for her!"
"Fatty, hurry up and attack!"
Ignoring the commotion in the stands, Tang San hurriedly urged him on!
According to the original plan, Ma Hongjun was supposed to attack the instant Tang San's Blue Silver Entanglement trapped Zhu Zhuqing. Tang San didn't know why the guy was hesitating!
Chapter 22: Fists Against Hammers!
"Oh... right!"
Ma Hongjun had already been stunned by the sight before him. He was even drooling!
Any normal person would have a hard time keeping his composure at the sight of Zhu Zhuqing like this, let alone an old lecher like him, with Evil Fire burning inside him!
"First Soul Skill, Phoenix Fire Line!"
Scorching flames shot from Ma Hongjun's mouth in a straight line and swept toward Zhu Zhuqing!
Faced with the attack, a trace of panic appeared on Zhu Zhuqing's pretty face. She struggled desperately to escape the Blue Silver Grass, but couldn't break free!
Just as she closed her eyes, preparing for the scorching flames to hit, she suddenly felt the vines slacken!
She opened her beautiful eyes and saw that all the Blue Silver Grass wrapped around her had been cut apart. A familiar figure stood before her!
"It's all right. I'm here!"
A moment later, Zhu Zhuqing felt herself being held tightly. A strange sensation she'd never experienced before left her feeling dizzy and dazed!
Lin Fan's embrace was so warm, like a gentle harbor. It was as if no harm could threaten her as long as she hid there. Zhu Zhuqing could even clearly feel Lin Fan's heartbeat, each beat stirring the first tender stirrings of love in her heart!
Boom!
The scorching wave of flames slammed into Lin Fan's back. A muffled groan escaped his lips!
"Lin Fan, are you all right?!"
Zhu Zhuqing felt several warm drops fall on her face. When she touched them, her palm was bright red with blood. Seeing the blood at the corner of Lin Fan's mouth, her heart felt as if a knife had plunged into it, and her face filled with concern!
"This little injury is nothing, as long as you're safe. If a pretty face like yours got burned, I'd spend the rest of my life heartbroken!"
Lin Fan forced a smile and reached out to pinch Zhu Zhuqing's cheek.
"That Fatty dared to hurt you? What a bastard!"
Zhu Zhuqing's pretty face turned icy as she fixed her gaze on Ma Hongjun nearby!
Xiao Wu's expression was just as cold!
"Leave that Fatty and the pervert who makes sausages to the two of you. I'll deal with Tang San!"
When Lin Fan turned around, Zhu Zhuqing's heart clenched painfully again!
The back of Lin Fan's clothes had been completely burned away. His skin was charred black, and in some places it had split open, exposing the flesh beneath!
"He... he took such a terrible injury for me!"
Zhu Zhuqing clenched her fists, her sharp nails digging into her flesh without her even noticing!
In that split second when life and death hung in the balance, Lin Fan had shielded her tightly in his arms without the slightest hesitation. Zhu Zhuqing had felt it clearly!
Her once Ice-Sealed heart was already melting, little by little, under Lin Fan's passionate feelings!
"Tang San, your tactics were pretty good, but..."
Lin Fan watched Tang San with a half-smile. In his previous life, Tang San had lived in a cultivation world. Though it was a low-martial world, it was surely more dangerous than Earth, so he had more combat experience than Lin Fan!
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