Couples' Hotel

Xiaobai sat leisurely above, sipping the wine in her cup. Brother Feng's battle would soon be up.

During their days on Sea God Island, Xiaobai had also guided Bofeng. The harassment of the Demon Soul Great White Shark pack in particular had put Bofeng through endless hardship.

On top of that, he had received guidance from the seven Sacred Pillar Titled Douluo and Bo Saixi's personal instruction. Every day, he cultivated the Clear Sky Hammer Technique beneath Sea God's Light. Bofeng's current strength was truly well concealed.

The Vast Sea Grand Soul Fighting Arena was enormous. Before the battle had even begun, the surrounding seats were already packed with spectators. No matter which city on the continent one visited, the Grand Soul Fighting Arena was always the liveliest place.

This was a one-on-one fighting venue, and the seats around it were completely full. Below lay a massive pool, one hundred and eight meters long and ten meters deep. Any participating Soul Master who fell into the pool would be considered defeated.

The pool was crystal clear, its azure seawater sending ripples across the surface.

The Auctioneer stepped onto the stage and passionately announced, "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Vast Sea Grand Soul Fighting Arena!"

The audience began shouting, and the atmosphere soared. Everyone eagerly awaited the battle to come.

After the tedious Drawing Ceremony, Bofeng's opponent finally appeared.

A Soul Grandmaster. Spirit: Sea Turtle. Soul Master name: Sea Turtle.

Bofeng: "..."

The name was rather unusual. Of course, the continent was vast and full of wonders. It was only a name; there was no need to fuss over it.

His opponent was a Level Twenty-Nine Soul Grandmaster, his Soul Power infinitely close to Level Thirty. It was said that he had won five consecutive matches at the Vast Sea Grand Soul Fighting Arena and had gained a little fame here.

As for Bofeng, under the concealment of Sea God's Crown, his Spirit had become a trident, and his Soul Power appeared to be Level Twenty-Eight. His true Soul Power was Level Thirty-Six. Naturally, he was playing the pig to eat the tiger.

It could not be helped. It was for the sake of hiding his identity.

At that moment, the Auctioneer's voice rang out again. "The first one-on-one soul fight: Bofeng versus Sea Turtle! Let me briefly introduce both contestants. Relying on the defensive power of his Sea Turtle Spirit, Sea Turtle has already achieved five consecutive victories. No one has been able to break through his defense. As for contestant Bofeng, this is his first time participating in the Soul Fighting Grand Tournament. His Spirit is a trident. It seems this will be a contest between spear and shield. Audience, let us give a grand welcome to our contestants!"

Following the Auctioneer's enthusiastic promotion, the entire venue immediately erupted with excitement, and many spectators were thoroughly fired up.

In the stands, Xiaobai smiled faintly. Because of Sea Turtle's winning streak, those fond of gambling had even placed hefty bets on him. Only a small number had wagered on Bofeng. After all, it was his first time participating in a soul fight, so the risk was considerable.

When they left Sea God Island, Bo Saixi had given them only forty thousand Gold Soul Coins in total.

Thus, Xiaobai had bet it all on Bofeng. She believed he could easily win this match.

Even though Sea God's Crown concealed the Sea God Spirit, Bofeng's current trident Spirit was the Sea God's divine weapon: the Sea God Trident.

Breaking a turtle shell would be effortless.

As the two entered the arena, Bofeng stepped into the pool and stood atop a floating platform. It was his first time participating in a soul fight, and the countless surrounding spectators made him somewhat nervous.

His opponent was a muscular man who appeared to be around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, with bulging muscles all over his body.

Seeing how young Bofeng was, Sea Turtle burst into laughter. "Kid, have you ever seen muscles this perfect?"

As he spoke, he rolled up his sleeves and showed off his muscles.

Bofeng's expression darkened. Helplessly, he said, "Simple-minded and strong-limbed. You're no different from a real sea turtle."

"You..." Sea Turtle was rendered speechless. He began cracking his knuckles, preparing to teach Bofeng a proper lesson.

As the Auctioneer announced the start of the soul fight, Sea Turtle roared. A jade-green turtle shell appeared before him, evenly covering even his limbs. His protection was exceedingly tight, without the slightest gap.

Two yellow soul rings lit up beneath his feet, and the seawater in the entire pool began trembling faintly.

Bofeng smiled slightly and raised his right hand above his head. A blue trident appeared in his grasp.

The instant the trident appeared, for some reason, every Sea Spirit Master present felt the urge to worship it. Why was that?

One yellow and one purple soul ring lit up upon the trident: a hundred-year ring and a thousand-year ring.

The entire arena fell into terrifying silence. His second soul ring was a thousand-year ring. How had this Bofeng managed it?

Fear arose in Sea Turtle's heart. It was not that he was timid; the trident simply gave him a feeling of terror.

The trident stood before Bofeng's chest as the seawater in the entire pool began wildly surging toward him. The crown upon his forehead emitted a faint Golden Light.

At that moment, Bofeng sensed the ocean's inexhaustible power flowing into the trident.

The instant the tip of the trident aimed at Sea Turtle, his heart jolted violently.

For the sake of winning this battle, Sea Turtle had no choice but to overcome his fear of the trident and launch the first attack.

"First Soul Skill, Azure Waves Ripple."

The seawater beneath Sea Turtle's feet began rapidly gathering. Jade-green patterns emerged on his shell, ancient and mysterious.

He threw both fists toward Bofeng, and powerful waves surged forward as though they would swallow Bofeng whole.

Yet Bofeng remained utterly calm, standing where he was without moving.

Just as the waves were about to reach him, a miraculous sight unfolded. The trident released a dazzling sea-blue radiance.

The waves were inexplicably canceled out. Sea Turtle was utterly baffled and simply used his skill again, sending more and more rolling waves crashing toward Bofeng.

Bofeng stood there as if nothing had happened, completely dismissive of the attacks before him.

With the trident present, any soul skill related to the sea could not truly harm Bofeng. It was practically an exploit.

"My turn."

Bofeng's right leg shone with a blood-red light as his Spirit Bone skill activated.

"Evil Whale Demon Breaking Slash!"

The pressure of this move was like that of an Evil Spirit Orca, suffocating everyone who faced it.

Sea Turtle hurriedly reacted, and the second soul ring beneath his feet lit up fiercely.

"Second Soul Skill, Turtle Shell Defense."

True to its name, Sea Turtle withdrew his entire body into his shell. The shell shone even more brilliantly than before, clearly greatly enhancing his defense.

However, this was a Spirit Bone produced by a Fifty Thousand Year Evil Spirit Orca. Evil Whale Demon Breaking Slash could cleave even a mountain apart; a turtle shell was naturally nothing to it.

The dark-red scythe was about to strike the shell when, at that instant, the skill released by the Spirit Bone changed direction and flew straight upward.

When the attack failed to arrive for some time, Sea Turtle poked his head out of his shell. Once he realized he was unharmed, he finally let out a breath of relief.

"Why didn't you attack? That was the best chance to strike. Why did you deliberately send your soul skill off course? Do you look down on me?" Sea Turtle asked in confusion.

Bofeng shook his head slightly, then pointed upward.

Sea Turtle followed the direction of Bofeng's finger. The next moment, his pupils contracted sharply.

A long crack had appeared in the ceiling, its cut perfectly smooth.

Had that attack struck him, no matter how hard his shell was, it would never have escaped being sliced apart.

At that thought, Sea Turtle sucked in a cold breath before telling the referee that he conceded.

After the referee confirmed it repeatedly, he announced, "The first one-on-one soul fight goes to Bofeng."

Thunderous applause erupted throughout the venue. Everyone was eager to get to know this young talent. A thousand-year second ring was something no one on the continent had ever achieved.

The moment the battle ended, Xiaobai hurried off to collect the winnings. This time, they had made a huge profit.

Holding the Gold Card, she happily headed outside, where Bofeng had already been waiting for some time.

By then, night had gradually fallen, and the two decided to have a good meal.

They arrived at one of the larger restaurants in Vast Sea City. The restaurant was uniquely decorated, its floors and surroundings covered in vivid roses, like a sea of flowers.

This place? It felt strange somehow, giving off an indescribable feeling.

At that moment, a waiter approached them. After bowing respectfully, he said, "Honored guests, how may I assist you?"

Bofeng said, "Bring us every delicious dish you have. However many there are, bring them all."

The spending here was among the highest in Vast Sea City. It was not a place ordinary people could afford.

It was the waiter's first time seeing such a wealthy and extravagant customer, so he quickly led them toward a room.

Everyone they passed along the way was elegantly dressed, yet they all shared an obvious trait: one man and one woman, appearing deeply in love.

The corridors were exquisitely decorated, with all sorts of paintings hanging on the walls.

Because he had Sea God's Crown, Bofeng's hearing had become extremely sharp. He could clearly hear panting, rapid breathing, and other indescribable sounds reaching his ears.

As a transmigrator, Bofeng instantly understood what kind of place this was.

He had just been about to leave when the waiter had already opened their room. The room before them was huge, covering more than two hundred square meters, with first-class decor.

There were soft sofas, exquisite carpets, floors laid with white marble, and in the very center of the room was a heart made from scarlet roses.

Seeing such a scene for the first time, Xiaobai immediately entered in delight and began admiring the beautiful sight inside.

Under Bofeng's regretful gaze, he did not have time to say anything.

The waiter quickly withdrew, but not before saying one last thing.

"May you have a wonderful night."

With that, the waiter locked the room. Yes, locked it.

Bofeng tried to break free, but the door seemed like a refrigerated vault. No matter how he twisted the handle, he could not open it even a fraction.

A note was slipped through the crack beneath the door.

Bofeng opened it.

The door will automatically open at seven tomorrow morning. If you force the door open, please proceed to the counter tomorrow morning to pay compensation: ten thousand Gold Soul Coins.

Bofeng froze on the spot. Was this door encrusted with diamonds or plated with gold? Why was it so expensive?

Damn it!

After all his calculations, he had ended up in a couples' hotel, a place only couples came to.

Looking at Xiaobai behind him, sitting by the table and happily stuffing food into her mouth, Bofeng sighed and sat across from her. "Sister Xiaobai, we can't go back tonight."

Xiaobai, who had been eating happily, stopped chewing. She looked at Bofeng in confusion and asked, "Brother Feng, what happened?"

Bofeng explained, "Sister Xiaobai, this place is..."

Embarrassed, he stammered, "A couples' hotel."

"Couples? Hotel?" Xiaobai had lived for a Hundred Thousand Years, yet this was her first time on the continent. She did not understand what those words meant.

"What difference does it make?"

Seeing how innocent Xiaobai was, Bofeng said helplessly, "The difference lies in the word 'couples.' We're siblings, so this isn't a place we should stay. I'll sleep on the sofa tonight, and you sleep in the bed. We'll settle the bill and leave early tomorrow morning."

"No!" Xiaobai immediately objected.

"Before we came, the High Priest specifically told me to protect you. I can't let you sleep on the sofa alone. This bed looks big enough for three people, so why can't the two of us just squeeze in?"

Bofeng's face instantly reddened. "Th-this..."

"Don't give me that. When we were little, whenever the High Priest was busy, Sister Xiaobai helped take care of you. Don't forget, you were naughty when you were young, and we even slept together at night. Have you forgotten?"

At those words, Bofeng's ears grew even redder. He began breathing heavily, doing his utmost to restrain his agitated emotions.

"That's not the reason!" Bofeng tried his best to persuade her.

"If that's not the reason, then what is?" Xiaobai asked innocently.

"Could it be what you meant by 'couples'?"

At last, she had touched on the key word. But then, the next moment—

"Then we can stop being siblings and become a couple instead." Xiaobai said it casually.

Bofeng sprayed out every mouthful of tea he had just swallowed, becoming a human fountain. Wiping the remaining tea from the corner of his mouth, he stared at Xiaobai in shock.

At that moment, she truly seemed like a blank sheet of paper, without the slightest stain.

Bofeng did not know whether to laugh or cry as he hastily explained what "couples" really meant.

Once Xiaobai thoroughly understood and realized what it meant—

Her face turned bright red, and she glared at Bofeng.

"You little brat, Brother Feng! You were deliberately making a joke out of me, weren't you?"

Bofeng smiled helplessly and shrugged innocently. "Sister Xiaobai said it yourself. I never meant that. In my heart, you'll always be my sister. I've never had the slightest improper thought about you."

Xiaobai put her hands on her hips and huffed. "I should hope not."

After finishing the dinner on the table, the two could only spend the night there.

Sharing the bed, Xiaobai deliberately drew a dividing line to separate the space between them.

They had slept together as children, but Bofeng had grown up. This absolutely could not happen again.

Before long, the two drifted into sleep.

In his dream, Bofeng saw himself making a fortune on Douluo Continent, freely swimming through an ocean of money.

Suddenly, sharp teeth grew from the money and clamped tightly onto Bofeng's arm. The bite was incredibly powerful.

The pain jolted Bofeng awake. His entire body was already drenched in sweat. Fortunately, it had only been a dream.

Wait, no!

Why did his right hand feel so strange?

He slowly turned his head and discovered that Xiaobai was biting his right hand, her sharp teeth continuously grinding back and forth across his palm.

This was bad!

Sister Xiaobai was a Hundred Thousand Year Demon Soul Great White Shark, and great white sharks had a bad habit: grinding their teeth!

She had bitten him terribly when he was young. He tried to pull free, but Xiaobai held him tightly as her teeth began a new round of biting...