What kind of terrifying physical strength was this?
He had actually caught a Soul Elder's Soul Skill with one hand.
Dai Mubai felt a chill crawl up his spine and spread through his entire body, raising goosebumps beneath his clothes.
It seemed he had underestimated this man named Qin Jiuxiao from beginning to end.
What trash was this? He was clearly a Primordial Ferocious Beast.
"Young Master Dai, your attack felt like a scratch."
"Have you been getting too much exercise lately? Are you worn out now?"
Qin Jiuxiao rolled his wrist and teased him.
Then, his smile slowly faded, and a cold glint flashed through his eyes.
"I don't even need to use a Soul Skill against you. One punch is enough."
As he spoke, he slowly clenched his fist and swung it at Dai Mubai.
The punch looked utterly ordinary, yet every hair on Dai Mubai's body stood on end.
A sense of mortal danger enveloped him.
A voice seemed to tell him from somewhere beyond his awareness.
If he did not resist with all his strength, this punch would very likely kill him.
"Third Soul Skill, White Tiger Vajra Transformation!"
"First Soul Skill, White Tiger Body Protection Shield!"
Without hesitation, he directly used his third Soul Skill to strengthen his power.
At the same time, he used his first Soul Skill to create a golden protective barrier around his body.
Crack.
The instant the barrier came into contact with Qin Jiuxiao's fist, it was like glass struck by a heavy blow, immediately filling with cracks.
It could not even hold for a second before shattering outright.
Qin Jiuxiao's fist slammed into his chest with a boom.
Crack.
It sounded as though bones had broken.
Dai Mubai was sent flying, smashing through the walls of several rooms in succession.
Tang San's pupils contracted at the sight.
Though he possessed the Tang Sect's ultimate art, Mysterious Jade Hand, as well as the technique Four Ounces Deflects a Thousand Pounds.
He absolutely could not produce such destructive force.
If Qin Jiuxiao's punch had been aimed at him, his fate would likely not have been much better than Dai Mubai's.
At that moment, deep wariness toward Qin Jiuxiao rose within him.
[Ding! Contacted target character Dai Mubai, third prince of the Star Luo Empire. Obtained trait "Flesh and Blood Treasure Medicine (Red)": Every drop of blood in your body is comparable to Ferocious Beast Treasure Blood and has endless wondrous uses. Be careful not to get captured and used as a blood pump.]
After obtaining this trait, Qin Jiuxiao's Soul Power increased by another measure.
Whoosh!
He had successfully broken through to level 40.
A warm current spread throughout his body.
Zi Ji instinctively looked over. She noticed that Qin Jiuxiao seemed somewhat different, yet she could not tell what had changed.
Qin Jiuxiao squeezed his fist in satisfaction.
This trait was quite good.
After all, there were not many ways to improve one's physique in the world of Douluo Continent.
Other than intense training, one could only rely on rare medicinal herbs and fortuitous opportunities.
At present, the method of using Whale Rubber to enhance one's physique had yet to be discovered.
And even if one could obtain it, its essence was not something an ordinary person could refine.
Furthermore, without a strong expert to help regulate one's Soul Power, absorbing it alone could easily lead to accidents, or even death from one's body exploding.
If his own blood became Ferocious Beast Treasure Blood, then its uses would be immense.
Given the status of the Desolate Ten Fiends, even a single drop of his essence blood could help temper their bodies.
It would not be enough to let them absorb thousand-year Soul Rings as their first Soul Rings.
But ten-thousand-year third and fourth Soul Rings would be easy enough.
Later, he could find an opportunity to let Zhu Zhuqing and the others try it.
Qin Jiuxiao followed the broken walls step by step toward the ruins.
Dai Mubai had already passed out.
He grabbed Dai Mubai by the clothes, dragged him back, and tossed him onto the ground like a dead dog.
He raised a hand and beckoned. The little witch Ning Rongrong immediately understood.
She ran into a room and fetched a basin of cold water.
Before Qin Jiuxiao could say anything, she dumped the entire basin over him.
"Ah! Who was that?"
Dai Mubai jolted awake and immediately sat upright.
Only after seeing the mocking gazes around him did he realize what had happened, and humiliation flooded him.
He had actually been knocked unconscious by a single punch from Qin Jiuxiao.
He struggled to his feet as Qin Jiuxiao approached him with an arm around Zhu Zhuqing.
"Young Master Dai, when you live by the sword, you eventually pay the price. Because of your cowardice, my little kitten suffered quite a lot."
"Today is just a small repayment on her behalf."
A trace of emotion appeared in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes at his words.
Then Qin Jiuxiao pointed at the collapsed walls.
"You're paying for the damage here tonight."
Dai Mubai's eyes widened, and he wanted to demand why.
But before the words could leave his mouth, Qin Jiuxiao grinned.
"You can choose not to pay."
"But from now on, no hotel in Suotuo City will let you or your friends stay."
"No entertainment venue will allow you to spend money either."
"If you want to ask girls out again, you'll have to do it out in the wild."
"I believe Young Master Dai would not want that to happen."
Dai Mubai ground his teeth. This had truly struck right at his weakness.
If word got out that the dignified third prince of the Star Luo Empire could not even afford a room with a woman.
That would be utterly humiliating.
In a fit of rage, he merely grew angrier.
He cast Zhu Zhuqing an unwilling glance.
Only to find that she was not paying attention to him at all. Her entire focus was on Qin Jiuxiao.
With a cold snort, he turned and left.
With the matter resolved, Tang San prepared to leave with Xiao Wu.
Yet he discovered Qin Jiuxiao staring straight at him, and he shuddered in fright.
"Why are you looking at me?"
"We should have no grievances between us, right?"
Qin Jiuxiao nodded. That was true enough.
But who told you to be the chosen son of fate on this continent?
The traits on you must be quite enticing.
He smiled as he slowly approached Tang San, instantly putting Tang San, who already had little goodwill toward him, on edge.
His whole body tensed, and he watched Qin Jiuxiao with guarded eyes.
He secretly activated Mysterious Jade Hand, and several poisoned steel needles slipped to his fingertips, ready to deliver Qin Jiuxiao a fatal blow at any moment.
Qin Jiuxiao and Zi Ji immediately noticed his movements.
Qin Jiuxiao stopped advancing, while Zi Ji slowly narrowed her eyes, ready to strike at any time.
The atmosphere around them became incredibly strange.
Xiao Wu grew anxious at the sight.
Though she had been somewhat disappointed in Tang San just now, their relationship had not reached the point of breaking apart.
She hurriedly said, "Third Brother isn't a bad person. He's my..."
"Friend."
Xiao Wu paused before finally saying the word friend.
Tang San's body trembled slightly, but he said nothing.
Qin Jiuxiao turned to look at Xiao Wu, then at Tang San. A faint, barely noticeable curve appeared at the corner of his lips.
Zi Ji keenly noticed it and immediately knew Qin Jiuxiao was about to pull another dirty trick.
Sure enough.
Qin Jiuxiao gave Xiao Wu a friendly smile.
"I have no intention of attacking Brother Tang San."
"It's just that he looks somewhat familiar. He resembles the portrait of a famous expert from the continent."
"He was hailed as the youngest Title Douluo on Douluo Continent."
Xiao Wu might not know much about that.
But given Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing's family backgrounds, they certainly understood.
"Little Qin, are you talking about the Clear Sky Douluo?"
Qin Jiuxiao nodded, pulled out a portrait from his Soul Tool ring, and looked at Tang San with a smile.
"Is your father Tang Hao, the man in this portrait?"
Looking at Qin Jiuxiao's smile, Tang San did not feel any friendliness. Instead, he sensed the scent of a scheme.
He looked at the portrait.
Though the face in it was much younger, he was certain that it was his father.
He answered instinctively.
"That's right. He is my father."
Qin Jiuxiao nodded in satisfaction, put away the portrait, and gave Xiao Wu a meaningful look.
"As expected of a Title Douluo's son. It seems your father thought highly of you."
"He started making plans for your martial soul's Soul Rings from the time you were very young."
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