Douluo: I Can Become Stronger by Pitfalling Yu Xiaogang

Or... had he been mistaken?

"What's your name?"

"Zhang Tianyu."

"Zhang Tianyu, what soul beasts did your three Soul Rings come from?"

"First Soul Ring: a hundred-year Blazing Mad Lion."

"Second Soul Ring: a hundred-year Earth Flying Eagle."

"Third Soul Ring: a thousand-year Moon Karbi."

Everyone froze slightly.

Flender was also taken aback. "Moon Karbi? That soul beast is notoriously difficult to kill, and it's fairly rare too. Being able to obtain a Soul Ring from one means your luck and strength are both exceptional."

Zhang Tianyu explained, "I didn't hunt it myself. It was a Soul Ring that came with my Martial Soul."

"What?"

The moment he said that, everyone other than Xiao Wu and Tang San was completely dumbfounded.

"A Soul Ring that came with it? What does that mean?"

Zhang Tianyu roughly explained that Huangquan was an inherited Martial Soul of his family and had later undergone mutation. The others listened with envy, jealousy, and resentment written all over their faces.

There was no need to painstakingly search for soul beasts with suitable cultivation levels and soul skills, no need to risk hunting soul beasts, and no need to bear the dangers of absorbing Soul Rings.

Every time he broke through a ten-level bottleneck, his Martial Soul would automatically nurture a Soul Ring with an appropriate cultivation level and suitable soul skill.

This was practically the safest, most convenient, and most effortless Martial Soul imaginable!

Ma Hongjun was deeply shaken.

His bottom-tier trash chicken Martial Soul had mutated into the Phoenix Martial Soul at the top of the food chain. That had always been what Ma Hongjun was proudest of.

But now, looking at Zhang Tianyu's Martial Soul—

They were both Mutated Martial Souls, yet Zhang Tianyu's was more amazing, more comfortable, and more powerful!

"That's incredible!" Ning Rongrong's beautiful eyes flickered as her impression of Zhang Tianyu changed yet again.

Zhu Zhuqing showed little expression on her face, but her eyes were filled with faint surprise.

Xiao Wu, meanwhile, was a little proud. My Tianyu is just that amazing!

Although everyone was envious, jealous, and resentful, none of them doubted him. Even Flender did not doubt him.

After all, even Yu Xiaogang, the so-called "Master with the most thorough understanding of Martial Soul theory on the continent," had believed this explanation. Let alone anyone else.

"This is the first time I've heard of such a miraculous Mutated Martial Soul," Flender said with a smile. "I've learned something new today."

Since it was a Mutated Martial Soul, the fleeting powerful aura that had appeared when the Soul Rings manifested could be explained.

Perhaps it had not been Soul Ring energy at all, but rather the innate aura of the Martial Soul itself.

Seeing Zhang Tianyu's increasingly bewitching appearance, Flender became even more convinced of his guess.

"Does your appearance always change into this whenever you summon your Martial Soul?" Flender asked.

"Yes, Dean," Zhang Tianyu replied. "As long as I retract my Martial Soul, I'll return to my original appearance."

"I've really learned something new." Flender nodded and smiled. "It's like you're wearing lipstick. You look like a woman."

Everyone: ...

What a thing to say.

Zhang Tianyu was so good-looking that even without lipstick, he looked like a woman.

It could only be said that after summoning his Martial Soul, he seemed filled with an evil aura and became even more handsome. Every time Xiao Wu, who had already spent a long time with him, saw it, her eyes would turn into hearts. Ning Rongrong was even more affected.

As for Zhu Zhuqing... she hid it rather well.

"I don't want this either, but there's nothing I can do about it." Zhang Tianyu helplessly raised a hand and wiped his face and mouth.

But no matter how he wiped, his lips remained as vivid as if coated in lip gloss, and his face stayed as pale as though powdered.

The moment he summoned Huangquan, he really did transform into Demon Lord Chonglou...

"Alright, retract your Martial Soul and return to the group."

Flender looked at the five new students who had joined this year, his heart brimming with delight. He instructed them, "Mubai, five new junior students have arrived. Later, tell them the academy rules. Then go back and rest, and restore yourselves to your best condition as much as possible. Today's first class will begin tonight.

"Oscar and Ning Rongrong, you two are the exception. Come with me."

After the two walked over, Flender waved his hand. "The rest of you may go rest. Remember, get yourselves into peak condition before nightfall. Don't blame me for not warning you. The teaching at this academy is unlike anywhere else. You may even face danger."

Zhu Zhuqing turned and left. This time, Dai Mubai did not chase after her. He merely watched her leave with a complicated expression before turning and walking in another direction.

Ma Hongjun ran off quickly and vanished in the blink of an eye.

Zhang Tianyu also turned to leave, with Xiao Wu following behind him. Only Tang San remained where he was, wanting to see how Flender taught.

Flender did not mind. He had already said everything that needed to be said.

On the way back to the dorms, Xiao Wu muttered to herself, "The Dean said classes would start at night, and there might even be danger. What kind of class could it be?"

Going to the Great Soul Arena to fight, obviously.

Dai Mubai had said before that the academy placed great emphasis on actual combat. Anyone could guess it.

"Old Dai said before that the academy emphasizes practical combat, so they might find some opponents for us to spar with," Zhang Tianyu said.

"That makes sense!" Xiao Wu nodded. "But where would they find opponents? Could it be those students from Suotuo City Intermediate Academy?"

"Them? Hah." Zhang Tianyu showed his disdain without hesitation.

A bunch of trash. Frankly speaking, I could take on their entire academy by myself.

"Then who would it be?"

Zhang Tianyu said, "The academy is poor. They definitely can't afford sparring partners. Do you remember the Great Soul Arena we saw when we were strolling around the city yesterday?"

Xiao Wu's big eyes lit up. "You mean?"

"Any Soul Master can register to participate there. They match you against Soul Masters with similar ranks and levels, so I'm guessing the Dean might take us there tonight."

Xiao Wu nodded. "Everyone who competes in the Great Soul Arena does it to win, for prize money and honor. So it definitely won't be a spar where people stop at the right moment. That means we could get hurt. Tianyu, I think you guessed right!"

Well, obviously. Zhang Tianyu thought.

"Then should we go take a look now?" Xiao Wu was full of excitement and curiosity.

She had wanted to go in and see it yesterday, but it had already gotten dark. After dinner, they had returned to the academy early, so she never got the chance.

Today, though, it was only morning. They had plenty of time!

"Sure." Zhang Tianyu smiled and summoned Huangquan. He leaped onto the sword, then asked with a grin, "Do you want to stand in front of me, or behind me?"

"In front of you. You can hold me." Xiao Wu's little face reddened as she spoke softly.

Oh! Xiao Wu was blushing!

At noon, the two of them left the Great Soul Arena. After finding a restaurant and finishing lunch, Xiao Wu suddenly thought of something. She grabbed Zhang Tianyu's hand and said, "How about... we don't go back to the academy yet?"

"Sure. Where do you want to go next?" Zhang Tianyu asked.

Xiao Wu's little face reddened as she cast Zhang Tianyu a sweet glance.

The reason she liked Zhang Tianyu more and more was that he treated her well—unconditionally well.

In a situation like this, most men would ask, "Hm? Why not go back to the academy?"

But Zhang Tianyu didn't ask why. He simply agreed.

That was the little detail of everyday life. That was the art of conversation.

With Xiao Wu's tender, fair little face flushed red, she looked like a white steamed bun with a rosy blush beneath the surface. The sight made Zhang Tianyu's heart itch, and he could not help wanting to lean over and take a bite out of her little cheek.

"What kind of Diary of a Madman is this?" the system complained.

"You really are an armchair system," Zhang Tianyu shot back. "Xiao Wu isn't even human."

"Bunnies are so cute. Why would you eat a bunny...'s face?" the system retorted again.

Zhang Tianyu rolled his eyes. This system really was...

Useless at everything, but first-rate at ruining the mood.

"I... I want..." Xiao Wu hesitated. "Do you remember that Rose Hotel from last time?"

"Do you want to stay there again?" Zhang Tianyu asked.

Xiao Wu became even more embarrassed, but she still nodded. "It was so comfortable there. Much more comfortable than staying in the academy dorms~"

Well, damn. She was more eager to get a room than I was?

She really was a rogue rabbit!

"Let's go. If you want to go, we'll go." Zhang Tianyu smiled.

When they arrived at the Rose Hotel, Xiao Wu was disappointed to discover that there was not a single vacant room left.

"Alright, then it'll have to be next time." Though disappointed, Xiao Wu did not say much else.

At that moment, Manager Wang came out of the hotel. When he saw the two of them, he immediately approached with a broad smile. "Good afternoon, Lords Soul Master!"

After Zhang Tianyu's battle with Dai Mubai last time, he had made a name for himself. Manager Wang knew that this was a Soul Master even stronger than Young Master Dai, so his attitude was exceptionally enthusiastic.

After learning what had happened, Manager Wang immediately said that he could make arrangements. While he could not provide an overnight room, he could give them an hourly room until five in the afternoon.

The moment Xiao Wu heard that, she beamed with delight. "An hourly room is fine too. We have things to do tonight anyway!"

"Certainly! I'll arrange it right away!" As he spoke, Manager Wang proactively handed them his business card, saying that they could contact him anytime if they needed anything, and could also come directly to him if they wanted to book a room in the future.

Holding the business card, Zhang Tianyu was a little dumbfounded. Well, damn. They had these things on Douluo Continent too?

Once inside, the room was similar to the one they had booked last time, filled with a hazy, dreamlike atmosphere and an air of intimacy.

Xiao Wu cheered, kicked off her shoes, and jumped onto the bed. "Wow! It's still so soft, still so comfortable!"

Zhang Tianyu climbed onto the bed and rolled his shoulders and neck.

"Thank you, Tianyu." Xiao Wu wrapped her arms around Zhang Tianyu, resting her little head against his chest.

"It's nothing worth thanking me for." Zhang Tianyu stroked her hair.

From Zhang Tianyu's angle, he happened to be looking down at her, able to see Xiao Wu's long eyelashes, pert little nose, and soft pink lips.

Ah... this angle was just... incredibly good. Very good indeed.

"Ew, what a weird XP." The system mocked him again.

Zhang Tianyu chuckled inwardly. "What man doesn't like this feeling of being above someone, this sense of conquest?"

Soon after, Xiao Wu's steady breathing sounded in his arms.

Zhang Tianyu: ...

Well then, the rabbit had gone to sleep?

Such an ambiguous atmosphere, such a beautiful room, such a comfortable bed, with the two of us this close—

What are you doing? I'm asking, what exactly are you doing?

Forget Great Harmony of Life and all that, Wouldn't a little kiss be perfectly reasonable?

Of course, if you wanted a few more, I personally wouldn't object.

But you didn't react at all.

You just wrapped your two arms around me and went to sleep?

Wasn't that a terrible waste?

Wasn't that wasting resources?