"Ah, ah, ah! Brother, be gentle! It hurts~"
Tang Yin pinched Xiao Wu's cheeks and scolded her.
"Are you going to spout nonsense again?"
"I washn't shpouting nonshense-mmph, wahhh~"
Before Xiao Wu could finish, Tang Yin pulled at both sides, stretching her mouth into a straight line.
"Bwother~ shtop pinching me~"
Xiao Wu whimpered and begged for mercy.
Only then did Tang Yin let her go.
Rubbing her flushed cheeks, Xiao Wu shrank behind Tang San Niang with a pitiful look.
A flicker of envy passed through Ning Rongrong's eyes nearby.
Though she was the esteemed young lady of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect,
she had never had a single friend growing up.
Nor had she ever met companions her own age whom she could play with so freely.
The more people possessed something, the more ordinary it seemed.
Conversely, the more they lacked something, the more they craved it.
Ning Rongrong had long grown accustomed to fine clothes, exquisite food, and a life draped in silk.
Yet she had never experienced the joy of this kind of friendship, or the playful squabbling between siblings.
Ning Fengzhi had taught her the tricks of doing business.
But he had clearly overlooked something.
Otherwise, in the original storyline, Ning Rongrong would never have been relentlessly manipulated, suppressed, and isolated at Shrek, her dignity crushed and her worldview rebuilt until she became what the team needed.
The little princess of the illustrious Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, showered with endless affection, had ended up like that.
"Tragic" hardly began to describe it!
When it came to arrogance, could Ning Rongrong rival Dai Mubai?
When it came to aloofness, could Ning Rongrong rival Zhu Zhuqing?
Ma Hongjun was sleazy and lustful, yet needed no reform.
Xiao Wu was spoiled and willful, yet needed no reform.
Only Ning Rongrong had rules devised specifically against her by Shrek, her self-respect crushed piece by piece before her worldview was reshaped. A noble young lady of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had been trained like a dog, a slap followed by a sweet, until she was thoroughly domesticated into an obedient member of the team with a compulsive need to please.
Douluo Continent's first corruption arc for a noble young lady! Absolutely outrageous!
All because Shrek needed to control her to secure the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's support.
Early on, everyone at Shrek accused Ning Rongrong of reeking of money, yet later, when they happily enjoyed the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's resources, they never mentioned it again.
Tsk, tsk, tsk. They really had mastered the art of double standards.
"You siblings really are close."
Ning Rongrong's admiration was heartfelt.
She truly felt a little envious of them.
She openly extended her fair hand to Xiao Wu, her smile as pleasant as a spring breeze.
"Let's be friends, Xiao Wu."
"Oh, right, and this beautiful Miss Tang San Niang, too."
Xiao Wu felt she had held the upper hand throughout, so she had nothing to hold against her.
Her personality had been heavily influenced by Huo Wu, making her very straightforward.
They got acquainted.
Only then did they learn that Ning Rongrong had just arrived in Suotuo City and was checking into the Rose Hotel.
"Miss, your registration is complete. Here is your room key. Please keep it safe."
Ning Rongrong took the key from the attendant.
A hint of fatigue showed on her face, and she yawned.
"I've been traveling for several days. I need to go upstairs and catch up on my beauty sleep. See you tomorrow."
Upon learning that Tang Yin's group needed accommodation, the attendant looked a little troubled.
"Sir, we only have one VIP room with a king-size bed left.
"Would that be acceptable?"
Well now, what a coincidence!
Tang Yin did not mind.
These days, he generally cultivated instead of sleeping anyway. The two girls could have the bed.
"That's fine. One room it is."
There were no complications.
The room was on the third floor.
They passed through a corridor filled with roses, its pink lighting lending it a romantic air.
Room plaques bearing names such as Blue Enchantress, Champagne Rose, and Red Ocean came into view.
They pushed open the door to find a heart made from one thousand and one roses, with vases full of red roses decorating the table and counter.
The bedroom was even more extravagant. Pale pink gauze curtains hung down, and the fragrance of roses created a dreamy atmosphere of intoxicating intimacy.
Xiao Wu happily flung herself onto the bed and rolled around, sending rose petals fluttering through the air. It was wonderfully romantic.
Little San Niang began to regret their choice.
This sort of place really was unsuitable for the three siblings.
"Little San Niang, you and Xiao Wu can stay in the bedroom. I'll just meditate on the living room sofa."
Tang Yin rubbed his little sister's head.
He sat cross-legged in the living room.
The Tang Sect Cultivation Techniques had three stages: beginner, major accomplishment, and perfection.
By now, he had cultivated all his techniques to major accomplishment.
His Purple Demon Eye had even reached the third realm, Mustard Seed.
Upon reaching this realm, his spiritual power underwent a qualitative leap, which was why he had handled Zhao Wuji's spiritual assault with such ease.
Not only that, he could even unleash Purple Demon Light through his eyes to launch spiritual attacks against his enemies.
Over the years, he had never neglected his method of tempering his body with poison.
His Seven-Star Fate-Pointing Secret Art had also reached the third fate.
First fate, Ying Huai; second fate, Clear Radiance; third fate, Misfortune Relief!
His physical strength already far exceeded his soul power level.
By now, Tang Yin was immune to as much as ninety percent of the poisons Tang San Niang could produce.
Only the fiercest, most vicious poisons remained beyond his complete immunity.
But reaching this point was already enough.
At the very least, Tang Yin was confident that the poison formation Poison Douluo Dugu Bo had laid around the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well no longer posed any threat to him.
As for developing the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well,
Tang Yin had no intention of using force.
After all, he held the redemption code for its immortal herbs.
Cultivating soul power was easy at first and difficult later.
As top-tier resources that could be used repeatedly, the immortal herbs naturally had to be put to full use.
Under my arrangements over the years, my little sister has fully absorbed the teachings of several physicians in Nuoding City and Suotuo City. Her foundation is solid.
Once we reach Heaven Dou City, if we can also obtain the teachings of the Ye Family and the Breaking Clan, I'm sure that with her talent, she'll become an unrivaled divine physician, equally accomplished in medicine and poison.
It won't be too late to handle those immortal herbs then.
With the siblings' abilities, bringing the Breaking Clan under their wing would not be difficult.
Only the Ye Family would require some thought.
Gathering his wandering thoughts, Tang Yin entered a meditative state.
In a dilapidated village near Suotuo City.
Travel-worn, Yu Xiaogang arrived there, looked up, and forced a smile onto his face.
"Hold it. This is Shrek Academy. No unauthorized visitors."
A one-armed old gatekeeper sat lazily at the entrance.
An unauthorized visitor?
I, the great theoretical Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang, am being called an unauthorized visitor?
Yu Xiaogang frowned in displeasure.
Putting his hands behind his back, he spoke coolly.
"Tell your dean, Flender, that an old friend has come to visit."
Li Yusong lazily sized Yu Xiaogang up.
Spitting out a sunflower seed shell, he snickered. "You? A level twenty-nine Soul Grandmaster knows our dean?"
Anger flared in Yu Xiaogang's heart.
But the man's deep, imposing aura kept him from acting on it.
He took a deep breath and suppressed his anger.
"Tell Flender that Yu Xiaogang is here. He'll understand."
Li Yusong gave him another suspicious once-over.
Without saying anything, he went inside to announce him.
A moment later, Flender ran out, his face full of delighted surprise.
With his sole remaining right hand, he gave Yu Xiaogang a hearty slap on the shoulder.
"Xiaogang, it's been so long! You've finally dragged yourself away from that little place?"
"I always said that tiny shoal could never hold a flood dragon like you. You should have come to me long ago."
"Now that you're here, don't leave. Stay and teach my monster students."
At those words, Yu Xiaogang felt a little moved.
Ever since Tang Yin had defeated him and proved his theory wrong on the spot,
Yu Xiaogang's reputation in Nuoding City had gone completely rotten.
Before, he could still argue that as long as nobody could prove him wrong, he was not wrong.
Now, one of his errors had been proven.
Everyone mocked his theories as utter bullshit.
As a result, life had not been easy for Yu Xiaogang.
Most importantly, he could no longer hoodwink any new experimental subjects.
After considering every option, he could only come and seek refuge with his good brother Flender.
Just then, Yu Xiaogang suddenly noticed Flender's missing arm.
His expression changed. "Brother, did you offend someone?"
"It happened years ago. Nothing important." Flender shook his head.
Unlike Zhao Wuji, he did not dare hold a grudge against a Titled Douluo.
"Xiaogang, you've come at just the right time. I've taken in three monster students!"
"Come on, let's talk inside."
Yu Xiaogang's eyes lit up.
The last traces of gloom in his heart vanished like smoke and clouds.
"Hahaha, my good brother! It seems I really have come at just the right time!"
At the Suotuo City Lord's Manor.
As a powerful level eighty-four Soul Douluo, City Lord Bai Yukai stood armored and sword in hand.
Below him lay an enormous parade ground.
Several thousand Soul Masters had assembled in orderly formations, their momentum soaring like a rainbow.
"City Lord, the Spirit Hall's Red-Robed Cardinal has arrived."
Bai Yukai nodded slightly and declared in a ringing voice.
"Soldiers, the objective of this operation is to capture every last member of that evil band of Soul Masters from Shrek Academy in one fell swoop."
"Eradicate this scourge for the subjects of our Balak Kingdom and the people of Suotuo City!"
The soldiers shouted in unison, "Eradicate the scourge! Eradicate the scourge! Eradicate the scourge!"
"Excellent! That's the spirit!"
Bai Yukai raised his sword, its cold gleam striking fear into the heart.
"This time, even the weakest of our targets is a Soul Emperor. There are five in total, so every soldier must stay doubly alert. Do not let a single one escape, or the consequences will be endless."
"Anyone who stubbornly resists is to be executed on the spot. Kill without mercy!"
As his words fell, the soldiers glared fiercely and roared.
"Kill without mercy! Kill without mercy!!!"
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