Eunuch San

"Ahem, everyone keep your distance. We're heading out." Flender flew down from above and cleared his throat a few times, not only stopping Zhu Zhuqing and the others, but also preventing another fight that was about to erupt.

Flender looked at Ma Hongjun. "You're going to the Great Soul Arena tonight. There'll be plenty of chances to spar with each other there, so don't delay everyone."

Shrek Academy did not forbid duels between students. On the contrary, it actively encouraged them. Flender and the others believed that combat was the fastest way to help a soul master grow. Every powerful soul master lived a life inseparable from those two words: battle and struggle.

Still, everything needed limits. Flender did not approve of duels like Tang San's, where the aim was to take someone's life.

Sitting on the ground, Ma Hongjun shot Qin Ye a vicious glare. "Hmph, tonight I'll show you what I can do! My Evil Fire Phoenix will roast you into charcoal, so black even your mother won't recognize you!"

Qin Ye ignored Ma Hongjun and merely slipped Dai Mubai a meaningful glance. "Keep an eye on Tang San for me. If he dares approach Xiao Wu, teach him a lesson. I'll make sure you're rewarded."

Dai Mubai made an OK gesture, then immediately became Tang San's round-the-clock watchdog. With him around, Tang San could forget about laying so much as a wicked finger on Xiao Wu.

Flender led everyone through a quick dinner before they arrived at the Soto Great Soul Arena. Xiao Wu's eyes gleamed as she watched the bustling crowds nearby. "Wow! This place is way livelier than Nuoding City!"

Flender adjusted his glasses and said with an affected air of profundity, "Heh, naturally. The Great Soul Arenas in major cities are deeply intertwined with the local economy, politics, soul master factions, and so on. You could call them one of a city's lifelines. The finest soul masters in the entire city gather here, so of course it's lively."

Flender led Qin Ye and the others to the registration desk and explained the rules for registering their information. For just ten Gold Soul Coins, they could receive an Iron Soul Fighter badge and become true fighters.

Seeing this, Qin Ye simply waved a hand and piled a small mountain of gold coins onto the counter. "Sorry, I don't have much small change. Just sign me up for whatever services you offer. Oh, and sign up the girls behind me too. I've got more than enough money."

Ning Rongrong thought little of it, but Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing cast grateful looks at Qin Ye. "Brother Ye, thank you."

"Haha, it's nothing. I'm short on all sorts of things, but money isn't one of them. If you see any clothes, accessories, souvenir toys, or anything else you like, just come to me. I'll buy them for you," Qin Ye promised, patting his chest.

Next, Qin Ye gave the receptionist his name, soul power level, and other information. Once Xiao Wu and the others had also registered their identities, the receptionist actually took out another card right in front of Qin Ye. At that moment, Tang San silently stepped forward.

"Hold on." Qin Ye immediately reached out to stop Tang San. "What are you going over there for?"

"To register. What's it to you?" Tang San frowned and snapped.

"Then have you paid?"

"Didn't you already pay? You've got more money than you can spend, so what's wrong with giving me ten Gold Soul Coins? Giving me the money won't leave you starving. Why can't you be a little more selfless?" Tang San wore an utterly self-righteous expression, as though Qin Ye's wealth meant he ought to pay while Tang San could enjoy premium treatment without doing a thing.

"Heh." Qin Ye was so angry at those words that he laughed.

As it turned out, people really did laugh when they were utterly speechless.

Qin Ye's eyes shifted as he considered it, and suddenly an idea came to him. He stepped aside for Tang San and even extended a hand in an inviting gesture.

"Go ahead, then, Ladyboy San. Since you're so eager to freeload, go right ahead. I've got plenty of money. I don't mind tossing a little charity to a dumbass like you."

"What did you say?!" Veins bulged on Tang San's forehead. "Who are you calling a ladyboy?!" he demanded viciously. He could lose and he could take a beating, but he would never allow anyone to insult his dignity as a man!

"Hmph, did you forget? My exact words were, 'Sign up the girls behind me too.' You chopped off your dick at such a young age, Tang San. What are you if not a ladyboy? Oh, you'd rather be called Eunuch San? Haha, fine, then. Eunuch San it is."

Qin Ye turned to the receptionist. "Beautiful miss, sorry for the trouble, but please change this fellow's name when you register him. His name is Eunuch San. He asked to be called that himself."

"You!" Tang San clenched his fists, itching to leap at him right then and there. "Qin Ye, just you wait! Sooner or later, I'll crush you!"

As he spoke, Tang San took ten Gold Soul Coins from his pocket, counted them in his palm over and over, then reluctantly placed them on the counter.

"I want to register my identity. Hurry it up. I'm in a foul mood right now, so don't piss me off," Tang San told the receptionist impatiently.

Seeing this, Qin Ye pulled out another bag of Gold Soul Coins and slammed it onto the counter. "Miss, thank you for your service tonight. Consider these Gold Soul Coins your tip. Don't forget our agreement." He gave the receptionist a meaningful smile.

The receptionist immediately understood. Tang San's overbearing attitude had thoroughly annoyed her, and with Qin Ye's tip on top of that, she certainly had no reason to indulge him.

Soon, Tang San received his identity card. The name "Eunuch San" was printed prominently across it in large lettering, even edged in gold, making it both ridiculous and eye-catching.

"What the hell are you doing?! My name is Tang San! Not Eunuch San!" Tang San shouted at the receptionist.

"Sorry, my hand slipped and I entered it wrong." The receptionist looked utterly unconcerned. "If you want to change your name, you can. Just pay another ten Gold Soul Coins."

"Do you think my money just blows in on the wind?! Do you have any idea how much ten Gold Soul Coins can buy?!"

The receptionist spread her hands. "That's not my concern. These are the Great Soul Arena's rules. If you're unhappy with them, you're welcome to leave."

After saying that, the receptionist could not resist adding under her breath, "A broke brat who can't even spare ten Gold Soul Coins, trying to sponge off that handsome guy. What a turnoff."

Tang San's rage flared three stories high, and only one thought filled his mind: Why?! Why does the whole world have to go against me?! What have I even done wrong?!

Seething with frustration, Tang San pointed frantically at Qin Ye. "You! It's all your fault! You're an obnoxious jerk with no manners! You caused all of this!"

"Oh? Has the rabid dog started biting everyone in sight?" Qin Ye surveyed Tang San mockingly, his eyes brimming with contempt. "Eunuch San, I save my refined manners for those sweet, soft little cupcakes. A ladyboy like you who enjoys being a eunuch? Tsk, tsk, tsk. Sorry, you're really not to my taste. Just looking at you makes my stomach turn."

"Hehehe." At his words, Zhu Zhuqing and the others instinctively covered their mouths, letting out laughter as sweet and clear as silver bells. Each laugh was like an invisible slap, leaving Tang San's face burning with pain.