Meeting My Future Father-in-Law

All seven men were hulking brutes, and even the shortest stood over two meters tall!

They were bare-chested, every one of them covered in terrifying scars, their muscles bulging like little hills!

The murderous aura and fearsome presence they exuded could only come from surviving life-and-death battles, from living by the blade!

"Boss, this Tang San Shark-Arm Team really lives up to its name. Not only did they dare challenge us, they only brought four people!"

On the arena floor, Xiong Er said to Xiong Da beside him.

"Heh heh, who cares if they're shark-armed? No one's dared to fight us for days, and I'm itching for a scrap. Don't you guys lift a finger. Just watch me tear them to pieces all by myself!"

Xiong Da's face twisted with menace. He stuck out his bright red tongue to lick his lips, and the knuckles of both hands cracked.

"Now entering the arena is the Tang San Shark-Arm Team. Team captain Lin Fan, a level 29 Battle Soul Master..."

"Boom!"

The host had barely started the introduction when a burst of laughter erupted from below!

"Hahaha, their captain's only level 29? That's a riot!"

"I say they're just here to get themselves killed. What a shame about those beautiful team members!"

"They're not just throwing their lives away, they're handing us money, too. The odds aren't great, but it's a sure bet!"

Amid the crowd's jeers, Lin Fan calmly led the three girls onto the stage, his expression unchanged.

"I've changed my mind. I'm going to tear that Lin Fan to pieces. As for the other three girls..."

After Lin Fan and the others stepped onto the stage, every member of the Ferocious God Team fixed their gaze on the three girls behind him: Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong!

Xiong Da in particular had eyes as round as bells, darting left and right as he ogled the three girls!

He felt like he couldn't take them all in. He wished he had another eye growing out of his forehead!

"Heh heh, beauties, what's so great about that pretty boy? He looks like he couldn't handle much!"

"You'd be better off with me. I guarantee you'll eat well and live well, and I'll satisfy you every single night!"

Xiong Da strode right up to them, making no attempt to hide his lecherous gaze or leering expression!

"Take them out!"

Lin Fan's expression turned cold, too. Xiong Da was the first person ever to flirt with his wives in public!

If Lin Fan hadn't registered at the Soto Grand Arena as having level 29 Soul Power, he would have already punched Xiong Da to death!

At his words, Xiao Wu and the other two each took a weapon from their Storage Soul Tools and gripped it in their hands!

Xiao Wu held an AK47, Zhu Zhuqing held a Thompson, and Ning Rongrong held an M51. Lin Fan held a Gatling, and they aimed every muzzle at the members of the Ferocious God Team across the arena!

"Hahaha, is this what you're relying on? A pile of scrap metal!"

The members of the Ferocious God Team had first stared blankly when they saw what Lin Fan was holding. Then they couldn't help bursting into laughter!

The audience joined in, too!

The rules of the Soto Grand Arena didn't prohibit weapons, but few people used them in battle!

That was because a Soul Master's strongest weapon was their Martial Soul. Whether it was a Tool Martial Soul or a Beast Martial Soul, no ordinary weapon could compare!

"Now, I declare the Soul Fighting match underway!"

As soon as the host finished speaking, Xiong Da of the Ferocious God Team gave a cold laugh. He didn't even activate his Martial Soul; he simply charged straight at Lin Fan!

The other members stayed where they were, looking ready to enjoy the show. They clearly thought Xiong Da could handle the fight all by himself!

Rat-a-tat-tat!

But the next moment, the entire Soul Fighting Arena fell deathly silent. Everyone's eyes widened, mouths hanging open in disbelief!

They had seen blue flames suddenly burst from Lin Fan's weapon, while flower after flower of blood erupted across Xiong Da's body!

In just a few breaths, more than a dozen hideous bloody holes appeared in his chest. He had been shot full of holes like a beehive, and slowly crumpled to the ground!

Boom!

Xiong Da made no sound after he fell. The light of life quickly faded from his wide-open eyes, and to his dying breath, he never understood how Lin Fan had attacked him!

"Quick, activate your Martial Souls and get into formation!"

Having survived by the blade until now, the members of the Ferocious God Team had to be quick on their feet!

At Xiong Er's command, everyone activated their Martial Souls. Four of them took the front, raising defensive shields formed from Soul Power!

"Let's do it!"

Lin Fan said no more. He squeezed the trigger first, and the Gatling, spitting blue flames, began to rattle!

Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing pulled their triggers at the same time. In an instant, bullets fell like raindrops, spraying furiously toward the Ferocious God Team!

Clang, clang, clang!

The bullets struck the energy shields with a piercing clatter. The shields flickered nonstop, but they didn't break—at least, not right away!

"Quick, charge them!"

The Ferocious God Team members picked up speed and charged toward Lin Fan and the three girls. Their energy shields couldn't hold for long, and the only way to turn things around was to close the distance and engage in hand-to-hand combat!

"Hmph!"

Lin Fan merely snorted. He took two grenades from his Storage Soul Tool and tossed them right into the middle of the Ferocious God Team!

Boom! Boom!

Two deafening blasts rang out, followed by a string of screams from the stage!

The six remaining members of the Ferocious God Team lay sprawled across the ground, their severed limbs scattered everywhere. Blood gathered into a little stream and flowed off the Soul Fighting Arena!

"Kill them!"

Faced with this scene, Ning Rongrong, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing went pale and froze in place. When they heard Lin Fan's voice, they gritted their teeth and raised their guns, opening fire!

"Rat-a-tat-tat-tat-tat..."

"Ahhh! Ahhh!"

Gunshots and screams rang out across the Soul Fighting Arena, the barrage continuing for more than ten seconds before it finally stopped!

As the smoke dispersed, a thick stench of blood mingled with the smell of burning. Everyone in the stands was stunned; some even doubled over and vomited!

The members of the Ferocious God Team had been reduced to corpses strewn across the ground—or, more accurately, chunks of corpses! Not a single one was whole; broken arms and legs lay everywhere!

Even the bodies that hadn't been blown apart were riddled with bullet holes. Blood mixed with the gunpowder from the bullets trickled out, making the arena look like a living hell!

"Ugh!"

Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong couldn't hold back and vomited. Xiao Wu managed to keep it down, but she was still pale, her body trembling slightly.

Chapter 41: Meeting My Future Father-in-Law

"Let's go!"

Lin Fan let out a long breath, suppressing the nausea inside him, then led the three girls off the Soul Fighting Arena.

"Congratulations, Master, on completing the mission. You have obtained the first level of the Azure Heaven Dragon Transformation Art!"

Daji's voice rang in Lin Fan's mind. He suddenly felt as if something terrifying inside his body had awakened. His whole body filled with strength, and even his blood seemed to boil!

Lin Fan hastily focused his mind and checked the system!

The Azure Heaven Dragon Transformation Art was an S-rank technique in the system, with three levels in all!

First level: Azure Dragon Scale!

Lin Fan was now at this level. His physical strength had increased tremendously, his defense had greatly improved, and he could withstand water and fire and was immune to all poisons!

Second level: Azure Dragon Bone!

Upon reaching this level, his bones and bloodline would completely transform under the power of the Azure Dragon, renewing him from the inside out!

Third level: Azure Dragon Body!

Upon reaching this level, he would possess nearly all the Azure Dragon's power! Not only would his body be incredibly powerful, capable of toppling mountains and splitting the earth with every gesture, but his soul would also be immensely strong. With a mere thought, he could transform into an Azure Dragon, unmatched by anyone!

Lin Fan did his best to suppress his excitement. With a thought, a layer of pale blue scales appeared on his arm. They looked as thin as a cicada's wing, but only Lin Fan knew how terrifying their defenses were!

"Heh heh, I can't wait for the day I get the complete Azure Heaven Dragon Transformation Art!"

Lin Fan collected himself and led the three girls over to the betting area of the Soul Fighting Arena!

"Th-this is the money you won. After the Soul Fighting Arena's five percent cut, it comes to 9.5 million Gold Soul Coins..."

The person in charge shakily handed Lin Fan a Storage Soul Tool. He'd never seen that many Gold Soul Coins in his life, and he was already regretting his decision bitterly!

Why hadn't he bet on the Tang San Shark-Arm Team?!

"They took 500,000 Gold Soul Coins just like that. What a racket!"

Lin Fan muttered, but didn't argue. He led the three girls out of the Great Soul Arena.

"Rongrong, half this money is yours..."

Lin Fan took out another Storage Soul Tool and was about to give half the Gold Soul Coins to Ning Rongrong, but she stopped him.

"Brother Lin Fan... I don't need all this money. You can hold on to it for me for now..."

Ning Rongrong spoke softly, no longer her usual spoiled, willful self.

"All right. We'll be family sooner or later."

Lin Fan smiled and didn't insist. He put the Gold Soul Coins away, while Ning Rongrong blushed beside him. But she didn't deny it.

"Ah, looks like it's only a matter of time before Hubby wins Rongrong over."

Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing exchanged a glance, sharing the same thought.

"Hubby, do we have to kill people to survive?!"

After leaving the Soto Grand Arena, all three girls looked troubled. Xiao Wu hesitated before finally asking.

Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing also turned their eyes to Lin Fan.

"Of course, Xiao Wu. You lived in the Star Dou Forest for a hundred thousand years, so you understand better than I do the dangers you faced there. And the deceit and treachery of the human world are far more dangerous than the simple rule of strength in the Soul Beast world!"

"And Zhuqing, you fled all the way to the Heaven Dou Empire after your family hunted you down. For power and desire, people will even turn on their own kin, let alone strangers with no blood ties!"

"Rongrong, you've been protected from every hardship since childhood, but you should understand that neither your father nor your two powerful grandfathers can protect you forever!"

"You all saw how the members of the Ferocious God Team looked at you earlier. Imagine what would have happened if you'd fallen into their hands?!"

Lin Fan spoke with a solemn expression.

At his final words, the three girls' gazes gradually turned cold. The Ferocious God Team had looked at them like hungry wolves eyeing little lambs. If they'd fallen into their hands, they would have wished for death!

"Brother Lin Fan, we understand."

The three girls answered in unison, and Lin Fan nodded with satisfaction. Then, out of habit, he stretched out both arms and casually draped them around two girls' waists!

"Ah!"

But right after that came a girl's bashful cry. Lin Fan turned his head and realized that the person under his left arm wasn't Xiao Wu—it was Ning Rongrong!

No wonder she felt different!

Both Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong had slender waists, but Xiao Wu's felt firm, while Ning Rongrong's skin was so smooth it was astonishing!

Even through her clothes, Lin Fan could still feel that intoxicating softness!

After that startled cry, Ning Rongrong only blushed and lowered her head slightly. She didn't try to pull away from Lin Fan's arm!

That attitude, as good as giving her consent, naturally made Lin Fan, the lecher, even bolder. His arm around Ning Rongrong tightened little by little!

"Rongrong!"

Just then, a middle-aged man's voice suddenly came from ahead. Lin Fan looked up, then froze.

The middle-aged man had a handsome, refined face, with a straight nose and square jaw. His long white robe was immaculate, and he looked to be around forty!

His smooth black hair fell loose down his back. Everything about him seemed so casual, yet he had a presence that took the breath away!

But at that moment, the middle-aged man's brows were slightly furrowed, and he stared at Lin Fan with a strange expression!

"In looks and bearing, this man may well be my equal!"