"Enough, enough. Stop complaining." Bei Bei rubbed his temples and said irritably, "Let's split up. You search over there, I'll search here. We'll meet up when we find him."
Bei Bei was a cuckold, but he was particular about whom he'd let cuckold him. Only Tang Ya was worthy of that privilege. After all, they didn't call him Thunderbolt Bei Bei for nothing!
"Fine! You'd better find him."
With that, Xu Sanshi took off into the crowd.
He barreled through, knocking over several students who couldn't dodge in time. They were about to curse him out, but once they saw it was Xu Sanshi, the Eternal Guard and one of the Outer Court Twin Stars, they swallowed their insults.
"So what if his Soul Power's high? Someone else will steal his goddess away sooner or later!" someone muttered after Xu Sanshi had gone.
Suddenly, the rich aroma of grilled fish drifted into Xu Sanshi's nose on the night breeze.
He stopped short and, as if compelled by some unseen force, followed the scent.
He pushed through the crowd. He had meant to give the place only a quick glance, but the corner of his eye caught a familiar figure.
Wavy golden hair. Snow-white skin.
Jiang Nannan sat at the edge of a lounge chair, her head tilted slightly to one side.
But from Xu Sanshi's angle, she was clearly sitting on that unfamiliar young man's lap!
Xu Sanshi felt as if lightning had struck him. Fury surged to his head, and veins bulged along his neck.
His whole face reddened before the eye. His nostrils flared, blasting hot white steam like a locomotive.
He wanted to rush over and demand an explanation from Jiang Nannan, but he couldn't even claim a relationship that gave him the right to ask.
Yet he couldn't swallow his anger, either.
Just then, Huo Yutong, who was grilling fish, trotted over to Tang Qi and handed him a freshly grilled one. Her eyes curved with her smile.
This brat sure had luck with women.
Xu Sanshi gritted his teeth.
He drew a deep breath and strode over.
By then, the line at the stall had mostly dispersed.
His face dark, he glanced at the words "Five Gold Soul Coins" and "Limited Purchases" on the price sign. A cold sneer tugged at his lips.
In a minute, I'll say this fish tastes awful. Let's see what you do then!
"Give me a grilled fish."
"Sorry, we're sold out," Huo Yutong said politely, full of apology.
She truly hadn't expected business to be so good today. Even at the "high price" of five Gold Soul Coins, demand still outstripped supply.
A question mark seemed to materialize above Xu Sanshi's head.
He could plainly see several cleaned fish lying beside the stall.
"Then what are those?"
Huo Yutong glanced over and hurriedly waved a hand. "Sorry, those aren't for sale."
Not for sale?
Fuck! After being "messed with" again and again, Xu Sanshi was furious!
"I say you're selling them, so you're selling them!"
Xu Sanshi snatched a handful of Gold Soul Coins from his clothes and slammed them onto the table.
Huo Yutong flinched, but quickly steadied herself.
She had spent half the day honestly selling fish. Who had she offended? She was mild-tempered, but that depended on whom she was dealing with!
Inside the Sea of Consciousness, Tian Meng had already rolled up his sleeves and was rubbing his hands together, his eyes glittering with excitement.
"Haki Tong, don't waste words on him! I've been itching for a fight! He dares cause trouble on our turf? Looks like he wants to see blood! Get him for me!"
Just as Huo Yutong's gaze sharpened, Tang Qi appeared at her side.
Tang Qi stepped in front of her.
"She said they aren't for sale. Are you deaf?" Tang Qi said flatly.
Xu Sanshi looked at his face, and that nameless rage flared up again.
So what if he was a tiny bit—okay, a hundred million bits—more handsome?!
"I'm buying one whether you like it or not! Mind your own business!" Xu Sanshi snarled, reaching for the fish.
But Tang Qi was faster.
The fingers of his left hand clamped around Xu Sanshi's wrist, while his right fist slammed toward Xu Sanshi's chest. Infused with the inner force of the Mysterious Heaven Skill, the blow carried crushing weight.
Xu Sanshi staggered backward, retreating several steps before he stopped.
He looked up, not yet steady on his feet, when a blur flashed before his eyes.
"Argh—!"
Tang Qi's flying kick struck him head-on. Xu Sanshi flew backward, rolled twice across the ground in a sorry heap, and only then came to a stop.
He pushed himself up and brushed the dust from his clothes. When he raised his head, he was so furious he laughed.
"Not bad, brat. That kick nearly split the seams of my Xuanming coat.
"Again!"
With a roar, Xu Sanshi threw all his strength into a charge at Tang Qi, like an enraged green-haired turtle.
They clashed again in front of the stall, trading fists and kicks, each blow striking flesh. Yet the longer they fought, the more alarmed Xu Sanshi became.
His fists clearly landed on Tang Qi, but some force seemed to deflect them. Every punch veered strangely off target.
In moments, Xu Sanshi's face was bruised and swollen, while Tang Qi remained calm and completely at ease.
"How is this possible...?"
Disbelief filled Xu Sanshi's eyes.
Tang Qi stood with his hands behind his back, pride on his face. "What would you know of the mysteries of my Flowing Water Rock-Smashing Fist?"
Tang Qi had created the Flowing Water Rock-Smashing Fist by fusing the inner force of the Mysterious Heaven Skill with Controlling Crane Capturing Dragon, using his body, brimming with life force, as its foundation.
It had three principles: yield to disperse force, turn an opponent's strength against him, and strike deep beneath the surface.
"Tang Qi, are you all right?"
A fragrant breeze swept over as Jiang Nannan hurried up. She reached out with both hands, anxiously feeling him over.
"I'm fine."
Tang Qi waved a hand, motioning for her to stand aside.
Jiang Nannan bit her pink lip, but obediently stepped back.
Before she turned away, she flicked a glance at Xu Sanshi, as though she had spotted something filthy, then immediately looked away.
"Tang... Qi?"
Xu Sanshi murmured the name, his pupils contracting sharply.
Tang Qi! He was Tang Qi?!
Xu Sanshi exploded.
It was bad enough Tang Qi had cuckolded Bei Bei, but he had cuckolded Xu Sanshi too. The goddess he longed for but could never have was eagerly playing lapdog to another man.
"You fucking deserve to die!"
Eyes bloodshot, Xu Sanshi roared as his Martial Soul instantly possessed him.
Bei Bei arrived to see this, and his heart sank. He forgot everything else and charged forward, his own Martial Soul possessing him in an instant.
Never mind that an upper-year student could be expelled for attacking a lower-year student. If Xu Sanshi fought Tang Qi and Tang Ya saw it, she would inevitably blame Bei Bei. Then he wouldn't even have the chance to be her cuckold.
"Get out of my way!"
Seeing Bei Bei block his path, Xu Sanshi grew even more furious. "Activate the hidden power source in my back! Black Tortoise, combine!"
Bei Bei might be eager to play the wronged man, but Xu Sanshi certainly wasn't.
With no incident involving Jiang Mother to change things, Xu Sanshi had followed his family's arrangements and awakened his Black Tortoise Bloodline.
He let Bei Bei have his way in the boys' dormitory. But this concerned a man's dignity. Even the Sea God couldn't stop him—Xu Sanshi said so himself!
Bei Bei gritted his teeth, knowing he could no longer talk sense into this enraged green-haired turtle.
He sprang behind Xu Sanshi.
Xu Sanshi was charging forward when a sudden chill touched the back of his neck. The next instant, a pair of strong hands locked him in place.
"Bei Bei! You dare—!"
"Sanshi, don't blame me!"
Bei Bei shouted, every muscle in his body tensing.
Seven-Day Lock of Love Stronger Than Gold!
"Argh! Let me go!"
Xu Sanshi struggled desperately, but it was no use.
"Sanshi, calm down! You'll get used to this sort of thing!" Bei Bei clenched his teeth, veins bulging on his forehead.
"Get used to your &%#^!"
Tang Qi stood where he was, black lines practically covering his forehead.
Good grief. What the hell was going on?
Fuck, old Bei was making Tang Qi part of this now?!
At some point, Xiao Xiao had wandered over. She poked her little head out from behind Tang Qi, her big eyes shining with excitement at the spectacle.
Watching the "strong man locking down another man" before her, her little face cycled through a series of expressions. She raised a finger and couldn't resist pointing at them.
"Tang Qi, those two... are they gay?"
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