Of course, Lin Fan had also been careless!
But in some ways, he had to thank Tang San. After that heroic rescue, Zhu Zhuqing had developed an even deeper affection for him!
In truth, with Lin Fan's strength, Ma Hongjun's Phoenix Fire Line couldn't possibly have hurt him. He had deliberately taken the hit as part of his bitter-meat tactic!
There was no denying it—this move had worked perfectly!
"Second Soul Skill, Parasite!"
Tang San's expression turned grave. Ignoring Lin Fan, he launched straight into an attack!
Thick Blue Silver Grass sprang up around Lin Fan. At the same time, Tang San unleashed a relentless barrage of hidden weapons: Silent Sleeve Arrows, Godly Zhuge Crossbow bolts, and more!
"I told you, that stuff doesn't work on me!"
Lin Fan circulated his Soul Power, forming a layer of defense over his body that blocked every one of Tang San's attacks!
Although Lin Fan looked as if he had only two Hundred-Year Soul Rings, his actual Soul Power had the effect of a Thousand-Year Soul Ring. Tang San had no chance of breaking through his defense!
Tang San continued to launch hidden weapons without pause. At the same time, he extended his left hand. Light flickered in his palm, and a few seconds later, the Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul appeared in his grasp!
"He has another Martial Soul? That guy actually has Twin Martial Souls!"
"He's so young, yet not only has his Soul Power reached level twenty, he even has two Martial Souls!"
The Clear Sky Hammer's appearance sent a wave of gasps through the audience!
"Heh. So what if you have Twin Martial Souls? In my eyes, you're still trash!"
Lin Fan let out a cold laugh. Tang San's Clear Sky Hammer had no Soul Rings attached, so it posed no threat to him!
"Clear Sky Hammer, Chaotic Cloak!"
Tang San roared, gripping the hammer's handle with both hands. The Clear Sky Hammer whistled through the air as he swung it!
In private, Tang San had been diligently training with the Clear Sky Hammer. But Yu Xiaogang had once told him that he must never reveal his Second Martial Soul unless he had no other choice!
Now, after being humiliated by Lin Fan again and again, Tang San could no longer afford to hold back. Besides, he already knew his father was a super-powerful expert. With that kind of backing, what did it matter if he revealed his Twin Martial Souls?
"Heh. Let's see just how powerful your Clear Sky Hammer really is!"
At that moment, Lin Fan's blood surged, and a fierce fighting spirit rose within him!
He didn't stop Tang San from building up power. Instead, he gathered every last bit of Soul Power in his body into his right arm!
As his Soul Power concentrated, Lin Fan's right arm began to change. A layer of dark, callused scales appeared on his skin, his knuckles protruded, and his nails slowly lengthened until his hand looked like a dragon's claw!
"Chaotic Cloak, sixteen strikes!"
Tang San had finished building up power, too. Given his current physical strength and Soul Power, this was his limit!
His face deathly pale, Tang San gripped the Clear Sky Hammer with both hands and swung it down at Lin Fan with all his might!
Lin Fan didn't dodge. His robes snapped in the wind, and the next moment, he threw back his head and let out a furious roar, a dragon's cry woven through it!
He stamped down hard. The Soul Fighting Arena's solid floor instantly cracked apart, and Lin Fan shot forward like an arrow loosed from its string, his right fist slamming toward the Clear Sky Hammer!
"What?! Lin Fan actually plans to use his body to withstand a Martial Soul's attack!"
"That's incredibly foolish!"
Lin Fan's head-on fighting style stirred an uproar in the arena. Tool Martial Souls were far more powerful than ordinary weapons. How could flesh and blood possibly stand against one?
Even if they couldn't recognize the Clear Sky Hammer, any Soul Master could feel how terrifying Tang San's attack was!
BANG!
Under countless watchful eyes, Lin Fan's fist crashed into the Clear Sky Hammer!
The two collided like a spark striking the earth. Time and space seemed to freeze for an instant, then a terrifying wave of energy swept outward. Even the weaker Soul Masters near the Soul Fighting Arena were flung away!
Tang San felt an indescribably terrifying force travel through the Clear Sky Hammer!
The web between his thumb and forefinger split open, and the bones in his left arm snapped in two places. His hands went slack, and the Clear Sky Hammer flew away, vanishing as soon as it lost the support of his Soul Power!
Chapter 23: Lin Fan's Bitter-Meat Tactic
Tang San flew backward more than ten meters and crashed onto the platform in a wretched heap. His face was pale, sweat the size of beans covered his brow, and he gasped for breath!
Everyone's gaze was fixed on Lin Fan!
His face didn't look much better, but he stood there as immovable as Mount Tai. Blood continued to seep from his right fist, leaving a scarlet trail on the ground as he slowly walked forward...
Lin Fan reached Tang San and planted a foot on his face, then slowly crouched down!
"Tang San, I'm your nightmare. I'll make you live like a dog, every day beneath my shadow!"
"I'll take everything from you. Not just Xiao Wu—your father, your teacher, your friends, and everyone who cares about you will all suffer because of you!"
Every word Lin Fan spoke struck Tang San's heart like a heavy hammer!
"Lin—Fan!"
Tang San gritted his teeth, his hatred for Lin Fan reaching its peak. But he was badly injured, and there wasn't even a trace of Soul Power left in his body. All he could do was lie beneath Lin Fan's foot like a dead dog!
"Hmph!"
Lin Fan snorted and kicked Tang San in the abdomen. Tang San flew off the platform like a cannonball and collapsed unconscious on the ground!
On the other side, Ma Hongjun and Oscar were tossed off the platform by Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu like a pair of dead dogs!
Those two hadn't had much fighting ability to begin with, so it was only natural for the girls to beat them. Still, when Lin Fan saw Ma Hongjun's terrible state, he couldn't help shuddering!
"That little girl really went too far!"
Lin Fan glanced at Zhu Zhuqing's icy expression and couldn't help swallowing nervously.
Not a single piece of clothing on Ma Hongjun's body was intact. His face and body were covered in cuts, and in some places, even white bone showed through!
If the Arena of Soul Fighting didn't prohibit killing, the poor guy would have been a goner!
"I hereby declare that the winners of this Soul Fighting match are the Tang San Shark-Arm Team!"
"Tang San Shark-Arm! Tang San Shark-Arm!!"
As the host's voice rang out, cheers filled the audience. Some people even called Lin Fan's name. It seemed he'd already gained quite a few fans!
"Lin Fan, are you all right?!"
Zhu Zhuqing hurried to his side and carefully lifted his right arm. When she saw the blood streaming from it, her face filled with concern.
"I'm fine. You and Xiao Wu aren't hurt, are you?!"
"N-no..."
Only then did Zhu Zhuqing realize Xiao Wu was standing nearby. She hurriedly let go of Lin Fan's hand!
After all, Lin Fan and Xiao Wu were a couple. Her behavior seemed a little inappropriate!
"We're all sisters. You don't have to be so shy. You and Brother Lin Fan should spend more time getting closer. As for the two of us...we'll have plenty of time tonight!"
Xiao Wu ran over with a grin and teased her as she took Zhu Zhuqing's hand.
"Xiao Wu, what are you saying..."
Zhu Zhuqing hadn't expected Xiao Wu to be so bold, showing her feelings for Lin Fan without the slightest attempt to hide them.
"Could you two stop fighting over me and spare a thought for the injured guy... Ow!"
Lin Fan let out a groan and crumpled to the ground!
Alarmed, Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing hurried forward, one on each side, and helped him upright. Carefully supporting him, they escorted him out of the Soul Fighting Arena!
"Heh!"
Lin Fan took the opportunity to rest a hand on Zhu Zhuqing's slender waist. The exquisite sensation eased the pain from his wounds considerably!
Zhu Zhuqing stiffened, but didn't stop him, afraid that making too sudden a movement might worsen his already injured body.
"Lin Fan really is lucky with women. Look at how close the three of them are—those two girls must have already fallen for him!"
"Man, did he save the galaxy in his past life? He actually found two wives as beautiful as fairies!"
"When will I get to enjoy the company of two women myself?!"
The men in the audience were green with envy. They wished they could all turn into Cao Cao and steal Lin Fan's women!
After the three of them left the Soul Fighting Arena, they headed straight back to the hotel.
"Lin Fan, your injuries are pretty bad. Shouldn't we find a doctor?"
Seeing the burns on Lin Fan's back, Zhu Zhuqing suggested it. The scrapes and bruises were nothing, but if the burns weren't treated properly, they could get infected.
"It's fine. I have ointment for burns. I just need to apply some, though I might need you two to help..."
Lin Fan pretended to hesitate, then discreetly shot Xiao Wu a look.
"Then Zhuqing should do it. She's more careful. I'm a bit of a klutz, so I can't handle that sort of thing..."
Ever the perfect partner, Xiao Wu pushed Lin Fan and Zhu Zhuqing into Room 301 as she spoke, then returned to Room 302 herself.
"Th-this..."
Zhu Zhuqing hadn't even realized what was happening before Xiao Wu closed the door and left. She didn't know what to do.
"It's all right, Zhuqing. If you're uncomfortable, I can apply it myself."
Lin Fan took a jar of ointment from the System Mall, then turned around and carefully took off his shirt!
For a moment, Zhu Zhuqing felt her breathing stop. Before her eyes was the upper body of a perfectly built man!
Lin Fan wasn't especially tall or particularly muscular, but he was lean and powerfully built, his physique perfectly proportioned!
The sort of body that looked slender in clothes but revealed solid muscle beneath them!
Especially when Lin Fan turned around: his perfect physique and handsome face left Zhu Zhuqing staring, entranced!
Lin Fan took out the ointment and stood in front of the mirror, starting to apply it himself!
"Argh!"
But it was awkward to reach, and he couldn't judge the distance properly. Several times, the jar pressed directly against his wound, making him grimace in pain!
"Let me help you!"
Zhu Zhuqing came back to her senses, blushed, and stepped forward to take the ointment from Lin Fan. She carefully applied it for him.
"All right. I'll bandage you up!"
After applying the ointment, Zhu Zhuqing picked up the gauze beside her and started wrapping Lin Fan's wounds!
The process was rather intimate. Zhu Zhuqing had to pass the gauze across Lin Fan's chest again and again, so it was hard to avoid brushing against him!
And she was very well endowed, which only meant their bodies touched even more!
"D-done!"
After five or six agonizing minutes, Zhu Zhuqing finally finished.
"Then...get some rest."
The intimate contact had left Lin Fan a little flustered, but he was a man of principle. He wouldn't pressure Zhu Zhuqing.
When he reached the hotel door and tried to open it, he found it wouldn't budge.
"Zhuqing, I think the door's locked! That little rascal Xiao Wu is so careless!"
Lin Fan cursed aloud, but inside, he was overjoyed!
Xiao Wu really understood him. She could read between the lines and take the hint!
Chapter 24: Zhu Zhuqing's Confession
With Lin Fan and Zhu Zhuqing alone together in one room, anything could happen!
"Xiao Wu, Xiao Wu!"
Zhu Zhuqing's face flushed as she called out through the wall a few times, but she got no answer!
"Maybe she's so tired she's already asleep!"
"It's all right. I can sleep on the floor!"
Lin Fan picked up a blanket from beside him and spread it on the floor.
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