White Tiger Pagoda Combination Established

Dai Mubai said to everyone, "Although every Soul Master can only participate in one battle of the same type each day, they can participate in different types at the same time. In other words, after registering for one-on-one battles, you can freely form teams and register for two-on-two battles as well."

"If that's the case, Third Brother, let's register for a two-on-two battle!" Xiao Wu's eyes lit up as she grabbed Tang San.

Tang San nodded, and the two of them went back to the front desk to register.

Ning Rongrong glanced at Dai Mubai beside her, pressed her lips together, and suddenly took a step forward. With a hint of shyness, she said, "Dai... Boss Dai, what about me? Can I team up with you for a two-on-two battle?"

As soon as she said this, everyone's attention was drawn to them.

Ma Hongjun let out an "Oh," and gossip blazed in his tiny eyes. Oscar wore an expression of someone enjoying the show.

Zhu Zhuqing paused slightly when she heard this. She looked coldly at Ning Rongrong, feeling the sour pain of someone stealing her home, then fixed her eyes on Dai Mubai as if saying, You dare.

Dai Mubai suddenly felt a chill at the back of his neck. He gave an awkward laugh. "Well... Rongrong, the Great Soul Arena matches people according to the highest level. The gap between our levels is too large, so we'd be facing Soul Ancestor-level opponents. I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to protect you then. Our chances of winning would be very small."

An idea struck him, and he pointed at Ma Hongjun. "How about teaming up with Fatty? You're both Soul Grandmasters, so your opponents would be Soul Grandmasters too."

"No!" Ning Rongrong rejected the idea without a second thought. "I'm not teaming up with Fatty! I'm afraid his Evil Fire will infect me!"

"Tch!" Ma Hongjun immediately became displeased and rolled his eyes. "I don't want to team up with you either! A support-type Soul Master is just dead weight in a two-on-two battle!"

"You!" Ning Rongrong ignored the difference in their strength and immediately made as if to hit Ma Hongjun.

"All right, all right." Dai Mubai hurriedly tried to smooth things over, turning his gaze to Zhu Zhuqing. "How about... you team up with Zhu Qing? You're both girls, after all."

Ning Rongrong said aggrievedly, "But Sister Zhu Qing is an agility-attack Soul Master. No one would be there to block punches for me. I wouldn't even be able to stand properly on the battle stage..."

Zhu Zhuqing glanced coldly at Ning Rongrong. Although she was somewhat displeased, it seemed that Ning Rongrong did have a point.

Dai Mubai was momentarily speechless. "Uh... this... how about we forget it for today? You can familiarize yourself with the surroundings first."

"Boss Dai, just team up with Junior Sister Rongrong and give it a try! So what if you lose? You're already a Gold Soul, so losing one match won't cost you many points. A girl has taken the initiative to ask you, after all. You can't refuse to show her even this little bit of consideration, can you?" Oscar watched the commotion from the side, making no effort to stop it.

Ma Hongjun joined in. "Exactly! Boss Dai, you're not scared, are you?"

Cold sweat streamed down Dai Mubai's forehead as he subconsciously glanced at Zhu Zhuqing. Her cold, beautiful face revealed nothing, making it impossible to tell what she was thinking.

Before Dai Mubai could figure out how to refuse tactfully, Ning Rongrong had already stopped caring about any of that.

She wrapped both arms around Dai Mubai's arm. The soft warmth of her body passed through the thin fabric, and without giving him a chance to object, she dragged him toward the registration window.

"Come on, come on! I'm not afraid, so what are you afraid of? I'll boost you!"

"Hey! Rongrong, wait!" Dai Mubai was caught between laughter and tears as he stumbled two steps while being dragged along.

I'm not afraid of losing. I'm afraid of the tigress!

He subconsciously looked back and gazed innocently at Zhu Zhuqing.

Zhu Zhuqing merely let out a cold "Hmph," then turned around decisively and walked alone toward the rest area.

Dai Mubai's heart lurched. It's over. Something terrible is going to happen!

Oscar and Ma Hongjun looked at each other, both wearing baffled expressions.

Oscar scratched his head in confusion. "Fatty, was Junior Sister Zhu Qing angry just now?"

"Seems like it? But why would she be angry about Boss Dai and Rongrong fighting together? I don't get it either." Ma Hongjun was just as puzzled.

The two exchanged a glance, then shook their heads at the same time.

"Forget it, forget it. A woman's heart is as unfathomable as the depths of the sea!"

With that sigh, Ma Hongjun put an arm around Oscar's shoulder, and the two of them headed toward the rest room as well.

Ning Rongrong dragged Dai Mubai to the registration desk and slapped the counter. "Register us for a two-on-two battle."

The staff member behind the desk was a young man. He looked up and immediately recognized Dai Mubai, then said with a smile, "Oh! Young Master Dai, long time no see!"

He saw Ning Rongrong holding tightly onto Dai Mubai's arm, then looked at her delicate and charming appearance. He immediately wore an expression that said he understood everything and smiled. "This is... your girlfriend? She's beautiful! The two of you are truly a match made in heaven!"

Only then did Ning Rongrong notice that her posture was indeed far too intimate. She immediately let go of Dai Mubai's arm, lowered her head in embarrassment, and blushed all the way to her ears.

Dai Mubai smiled helplessly, took out his Gold Soul Badge, and placed it on the counter. "Don't talk nonsense. She's my classmate. Register us for a two-on-two battle."

"Yes, yes, yes!" The staff member realized he had misspoken and hurriedly accepted the badge. "Young Master Dai, please give your combination a name."

As soon as Ning Rongrong heard that they needed a name, she raised her head again and said brightly, "Let's call it the 'White Tiger Pagoda' Combination!"

Dai Mubai sighed and said to the staff member, "Just go with her choice."

After a flurry of swift tapping and clacking—

"All done! The 'White Tiger Pagoda' Combination has been registered, and your battle registration has been completed as well." The staff member returned the badge with both hands, his face wreathed in smiles. "I wish Young Master Dai and this young lady a victorious first battle!"

Dai Mubai nodded, put away the badge, then took out a Gold Soul Coin card and handed it over. "Place bets of ten thousand Gold Soul Coins each on Thousand Hands Asura, Soft Boned Enchanting Rabbit, and the Three-Five Combination."

Tang San and Xiao Wu were still newcomers, so the odds were extremely high. There was no reason not to take advantage of it. The odds would not be this high in the future!

While the staff member was shocked by Dai Mubai's lavish bet, he completed the wagers swiftly and handed over three betting slips.

After putting away the slips, Dai Mubai looked at Ning Rongrong. "Let's go, Miss Ning. We'll wait in the rest room."

"Let's go!" Ning Rongrong raised her chin proudly, then turned and headed toward the rest room.

The rest room was on the second floor of the arena.

Dai Mubai and Ning Rongrong pushed open the door and entered. Sharp-eyed Ma Hongjun immediately waved at them. "Boss Dai! Over here!"

The two followed his voice and looked over. Other than the two of them, everyone else had already arrived.

Zhu Zhuqing was sitting alone. When she heard the commotion at the door, her gaze swept over Dai Mubai and Ning Rongrong.

"What's your combination called, Boss Dai?" Ma Hongjun asked as he came over, brimming with curiosity.

Ning Rongrong answered first. "It's called the 'White Tiger Pagoda'! How is it? Doesn't it sound great?"

"The White Tiger Pagoda?" Oscar and Ma Hongjun exchanged a glance, revealing meaningful smiles.

Dai Mubai, standing to the side, broke into a cold sweat.

Ning Rongrong, however, remained completely unaware. She vividly recounted the registration process to Xiao Wu, including how the staff member had mistaken her for Dai Mubai's girlfriend. Xiao Wu burst out laughing, while Ma Hongjun and Oscar joined in with their teasing.

The air around Zhu Zhuqing seemed to turn even colder, with a hint of sourness mixed in.