Even Little Dai Mubai Thought He Could Push Me Around!

"Done?"

Lu Ming smiled at Xiao Wu.

Xiao Wu bounced over, her smile growing brighter as she nodded.

Praise me, praise me!

Xiao Wu repeated the words in her head. She had been so decisive. The Golden Dragon Lord would surely be pleased with her attitude!

"Ah!"

Lu Ming stretched and said casually,

"Then let's go. Xiao Xiao must have reached Heaven Dou Imperial City already!"

Disappointment flashed across Xiao Wu's face. She really wanted to hear Lu Ming praise her.

There were plenty of carriage drivers outside Notting City's gates. Lu Ming looked them over and picked the one with the sturdiest horse. It would be faster, and he could see Xiao Xiao sooner.

"Young master, what a keen eye! You know a fine horse when you see one. Mine can run ten thousand miles..."

The driver kept boasting about how remarkable his horse was.

That was where Xiao Wu came in.

"Enough nonsense, mister. My lord is in a hurry. Get moving!"

Xiao Wu lifted her chin proudly.

She flicked a gold nugget into his hand. The driver had been about to complain, but when he reached into his clothes and found a gleaming Gold Soul Coin, he shut up and whipped his horse into motion.

"Hyah! Hyah! Hyah!"

Xiao Wu pouted, pained by the loss of the Gold Soul Coin. It was not hers but her lord's, which only made it hurt more.

Inside the carriage,

Lu Ming tilted his head and quietly watched the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.

"You want to take human form?"

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion nodded and asked, "What would you like me to look like, My Lord? I'll become whatever you like."

Lu Ming shook his head and smiled. "I may be your lord, but this is your life. You should decide for yourself, not let someone else decide for you."

"Since that's what you want, I respect your choice."

The carriage passed through a grove, and bright sunlight streamed through the gaps in the trees.

A shaft of light happened to fall across Lu Ming's face. He wore a faint smile. In that moment, he was not the Golden Dragon Lord. He was simply Lu Ming.

Lu Ming's skin was wheat-colored and healthy, giving him a warm look.

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion did not quite understand. Her thoughts were still tangled, but of one thing she was certain:

The Golden Dragon Lord cared about her and respected her choice!

"How about this? At our current pace, it should take us about two days to reach Heaven Dou Imperial City."

"When we stop tonight, I'll personally guard you!"

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion rolled around in Lu Ming's arms like a puppy begging for affection.

Xiao Wu did not sit idle either. Following the Golden Dragon Lord was an immense honor, so she had to seize the chance to train and become useful to him.

Xiao Wu's Soul Power was now at level 19. She was just one step away from becoming a Soul Grandmaster.

Lu Ming kept watch. Better to stay alert than be caught scrambling when danger appeared.

Night soon fell.

Lu Ming brought Xiao Wu to a hotel. In his pale blue-green robe, with his impossibly handsome face, he immediately caught the receptionist's eye.

"Hey, handsome! Over here!"

She called out from a distance, as if afraid Lu Ming might get away.

Xiao Wu lifted her chin. The Golden Dragon Lord really is popular wherever he goes.

"Two rooms," Lu Ming said.

The receptionist's eyes lit up.

Lu Ming had drawn all her attention, so she had barely noticed the unremarkable Xiao Wu beside him. Only when they came closer did she take a proper look.

She had thought he was taken, but he wanted two rooms? Well, that changed things!

The receptionist could barely contain her smile as she handled the booking.

"What's your name, sir? Do you live around here? Is there anyone special in your life?"

Oh, this damn charm of mine. I'll have to wear a mask from now on.

Lu Ming gave Xiao Wu a look. She understood at once.

She coughed before speaking slowly.

"Do you have any idea who my lord is? His affairs are none of your business. Do your job and stop dreaming!"

As she spoke, a yellow Soul Ring appeared beneath Xiao Wu's feet.

"So you're a distinguished Lord Soul Master! I'm sorry, I'm sorry..."

The receptionist jumped at the sight of the yellow Soul Ring. If even his attendant had a hundred-year first Soul Ring, his status had to be extraordinary.

"Not bad-looking, little girl!"

A boy's voice came from the doorway. Lu Ming turned his head slightly, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion in his arms.

The speaker was a blond boy in his teens, about 145 centimeters tall.

Beside him stood a woman in a red dress, a full head taller than he was.

Well, well. Isn't that Dai Mubai? He started chasing women this young?

Dai Mubai was still young, but Lu Ming recognized him from his looks.

"I haven't seen you around. How about sticking with me?"

Dai Mubai raised his brows and winked at Xiao Wu.

Xiao Wu's skin crawled. She glared at him and snapped,

"What backwater hole did you crawl out of? You want me to stick with you? As if!"

Dai Mubai's expression darkened, and he stole a glance at the woman beside him. How dare Xiao Wu speak to him like that? What would become of his dignity as a Soul Elder?

He would teach Xiao Wu a lesson.

Two yellow Soul Rings appeared, and a white tiger materialized behind Dai Mubai, its face twisted in a fierce snarl.

"Dai Mubai. Martial Soul: Evil-Eyed White Tiger. Level 30 Soul Elder."

Among Soul Masters, announcing yourself like that usually meant a fight was coming.

Level 30!

His Soul Power is eleven levels higher than mine, and he has another Soul Ring!

Xiao Wu stared at Dai Mubai, her face grave and her heart uneasy.

But only for a moment.

She steadied herself. If she lost her nerve before even fighting in front of her lord, what would he think of her?

"Xiao Wu. Martial Soul: Rabbit. Level 19 Soul Master!"

Dai Mubai gave a dismissive smile.

"Not bad cultivation, but you need to learn some manners."

"Manners? I make the rules!"

Lu Ming suddenly moved. In a flash, he planted one hand on Dai Mubai's head.

BAM! The force slammed Dai Mubai's head into the floor, leaving a small crater.

"You're used to throwing your weight around. Why so quiet now?"

Lu Ming's voice was low. The pressure from his hand steadily increased, as though he meant to crush Dai Mubai's skull.

The woman in the red dress screamed and fled the hotel without looking back.

"Do... do you know who I am?"

Dai Mubai's voice was hoarse. His lips never left the floor; he seemed profoundly attached to the place.

Lu Ming grabbed a fistful of Dai Mubai's blond hair.

Smack! Smack!

Two slaps struck his face, knocking out two small white teeth. Bright red blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.

"Don't know. Don't care. Not interested!"

Lu Ming then hurled Dai Mubai high into the air and sent him flying out of the hotel with a spinning kick.

"My name is Lu Ming. If you've got someone powerful behind you, send them after me. If you don't, swallow your anger."

Dai Mubai staggered to his feet, pointed at Lu Ming, and spat out a threat.

"Fine! Just you wait. You've made the worst mistake of your life!"

Lu Ming's mouth twitched.

A disgraced prince of the Star Luo Empire, and he thinks he holds all the power in the world!