Mountains from the front, peaks from the side; two holes where Hao's eyes should be (please bookmark and keep reading)

(There was indeed something off about Qian Renxue absorbing Bee-Sting King's Soul Ring. Tonight, the author will change it to Flame Demon Lion's. Please keep supporting the story!)

Notting City Spirit Arena.

Xiao Xiao headed to the registration desk with practiced ease. Lu Ming followed beside her, his little hand in hers.

"Hello. I'd like to register for three matches against higher-ranked opponents."

The receptionist recognized her and hurried over with a fawning smile. While pouring tea, he even gave Lu Ming a lollipop.

It wasn't expensive, but it was a fine way to earn goodwill.

"Ms. Xiao, how many ranks above your own would you like to challenge?"

Few Soul Masters entered individual matches against higher-ranked opponents, but those matches drew crowds. Thanks to Xiao Xiao, Notting City Spirit Arena's earnings had grown more than tenfold lately.

"Make all three opponents Soul Ancestors."

Xiao Xiao spoke calmly.

Delighted, the staff member immediately began recording her details and matching opponents.

"Ms. Xiao, please make your way to the Supreme Box. We'll notify you as soon as your matches are ready."

Xiao Xiao nodded. Smiling, she picked up Lu Ming and followed the attendant.

In a corner, Tang Hao stroked his freshly shaved chin, the corners of his mouth lifting.

What a cautious woman. She's a Super Douluo, yet she pretends to be a Soul Elder when she fights.

Tang Hao wore a suit, and his steps were measured. There were faint lines on his face, but his entire bearing was worlds apart from before.

I even spent months learning etiquette from Yuehua to change my image. Girls will be falling for me left and right now.

"Sir, are you... here to fight too?"

The staff member stared at him blankly. His gentlemanly manner didn't quite match his looks, but it was obvious he was no ordinary man.

Tang Hao gave a faint smile and launched into a long-winded explanation...

Inside the Supreme Box, food covered not one table but three, each laden with an assortment of dishes.

Displeasure flickered in Xiao Xiao's eyes. "You've been investigating me?!"

Even angry, Xiao Xiao looked adorable. However cold her voice sounded, the attendant felt no pressure from it.

That didn't mean she dared take it lightly. She apologized at once.

"Ms. Xiao, we only looked into your daily habits. We wouldn't dare pry into anything more private."

Xiao Xiao's expression darkened. She hated being investigated, and now that Lu Ming was with her, she couldn't let him feel unsafe.

"It's all right, Xiao Xiao."

Lu Ming tugged her hand. At the sight of his clear eyes, she decided to let it go.

"Tell whoever's in charge that this stops here. Otherwise..."

Xiao Xiao's red lips parted, her voice cold.

"Yes, of course!"

The attendant nodded rapidly and withdrew.

About an hour later,

the Soul Arena had everything arranged.

Every seat was filled. The spectators shouted themselves hoarse: "Azure Phoenix Goddess! Azure Phoenix Goddess! Azure Phoenix Goddess!"

Xiao Xiao stepped into the arena, her green dress stirring gently. Her long legs showed through her white stockings just enough to tantalize, and the sight of her lovely face sent the crowd's cheers soaring even louder.

Lu Ming pressed against the glass window. Watching the crowd cheer below, he turned down the corners of his mouth.

Isn't Xiao Xiao dressed a little too beautifully? I hate letting those guys feast their eyes on her.

Without realizing it, Lu Ming had begun to feel a twinge of possessiveness.

"Xiao Zhan. Martial Soul: Flame Astral Lion. Level forty-five battle Soul Ancestor."

Across from her stood a man with his long hair tied tightly back. Flames swirled around him as he brought fist and palm together.

"Azure Phoenix Goddess, please show me what you've got!"

Xiao Xiao returned the fist-and-palm salute.

"Xiao Qing. Level thirty-eight Soul Elder. Please show me what you've got!"

"Azure Phoenix Goddess, take him down in one hit!"

"Azure Phoenix Goddess is the best!"

"If I could marry the Azure Phoenix Goddess, I'd even be willing to become an official and live in a mansion!"

Toad dreaming of swan meat. Ugh!

Lu Ming made up his mind. One day, he would fight in the Soul Arena too and build a following of his own.

"Watch out!"

Xiao Zhan shouted as his fourth Soul Ring lit up beneath his feet.

A lion, crimson from head to tail, glared ahead. Xiao Xiao brought out her Nine-Phoenix Ceremonial Xiao.

"Raging Lion Astral Force!"

The fiery lion roared, sending a powerful sonic attack toward Xiao Xiao.

"Sluggishness."

The Raging Lion Astral Force slowed. Even the Soul Power flowing through Xiao Zhan's body slowed considerably.

Tang Sect Art: Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, Mysterious Jade Hands, Controlling Crane Capturing Dragon!

Xiao Xiao darted forward and appeared before him almost instantly. A heavy palm strike sent Xiao Zhan flying off the platform.

"Azure Phoenix Goddess!"

"Azure Phoenix Goddess!"

"Azure Phoenix Goddess!"

Xiao Xiao won the second match in one hit as well. She ended that fight without even using a Soul Skill.

Even while concealing her cultivation, Xiao Xiao still had a Super Douluo's physique and reflexes. These opponents were no trouble for her!

"Mountains from the front, peaks from the side!"

It was Tang Hao. He walked slowly onto the platform with a bouquet of flowers in his hands, his eyes fixed on Xiao Xiao as she stood with her arms crossed.

"My lady, it's been a long time!"

Frost Flash Sword!

A green-clad figure streaked past Tang Hao in a flash of lightning. The blade missed him by a hair.

"That's... the Azure Phoenix Goddess's little brother!"

Someone shouted.

By the time the Soul Arena's staff tried to intervene, it was too late. He had moved so fast that his speed rivaled a Soul Elder's!

"Was that an External Soul Bone just now?"

Tang Hao grinned.

"No wonder my son couldn't beat you. To have such an opportunity at your age—even I envy you."

Lu Ming glared fiercely at Tang Hao.

From above, he had seen everything clearly. The look in Tang Hao's eyes was disgusting!

Counting last time, Tang Hao's intentions were all too obvious. Lu Ming would never allow it.

"Ms. Xiao Qing, children will be children. These flowers are for you."

Tang Hao bowed slightly, holding out the roses in his right hand. He looked every bit the gentleman.

"Xiao Xiao,"

Lu Ming said in a very low voice, struggling to suppress something.

"I want his eyes!"

"Why not his life too?"

Xiao Xiao felt the same. Apart from Lu Ming, anyone who dared look at her that way would die by her hand!

Especially Tang Hao—that rude, leering, disgusting, shameless little man.

"No,"

Lu Ming said grimly.

"I'll take his life myself one day. Only then will I be satisfied!"

Xiao Xiao nodded.

My Little Lu cares so much about me! I'm so happy!

For now, though, it was time to gouge out some eyes!

Cauldron World!

This was a domain Xiao Xiao had comprehended herself, drawing on the Multiverse. It could pull an enemy into her own world.

Now, all that remained above the platform was a great cauldron hovering in the air.

No one knew what was happening inside. The Soul Arena's manager hurried to Lu Ming's side, his lips trembling.

"Little boy, does your sister have Twin Martial Souls?"

Even a fool could see what was happening. This couldn't be a Soul Skill.

There was only one explanation: she had two Martial Souls.

Lu Ming gave no answer. He simply watched in silence.

The manager understood. Even with her strength as a Soul King, she couldn't gauge Xiao Xiao's power.

Now she was certain Xiao Xiao was a powerful Soul Master who kept her abilities hidden.

And she liked... crushing weaker opponents!

"Aah!"

A shrill scream rang out from within the Three-Life Soul-Suppressing Cauldron and echoed throughout the Soul Arena!