Inside the shop.
After watching the woman leave the shop with his own eyes, Lin Xiao asked Soderos, "Old Suo, what did you think of that woman just now?"
Soderos frowned. "Very strong. At least in my current state, I'm no match for her."
Huh? That strong?
Lin Xiao was astonished.
He knew Soderos was Level 95, and his actual combat strength might be even greater.
Across the entire Douluo Continent, the only female powerhouses stronger than him were probably Bo Saixi of Sea God Island and Bibi Dong, the Supreme Pontiff of Spirit Hall...
Wait...
Bibi Dong...
Lin Xiao's heart shook.
Spirit Hall.
Inside the Supreme Pontiff's bedchamber, a cluster of silver light appeared without warning.
Within the silver glow, a figure gradually took solid form.
It was Bibi Dong.
At that moment, her eyes were filled with wonder. "This Instant Teleportation Potion really is as miraculous as that mysterious Boss Lin claimed. It can teleport someone over great distances, and I can clearly sense that this is nowhere near its limit..."
"Could it really have no distance limit?"
"That would be a little terrifying."
If its range really was unlimited, its value would far exceed anything she had imagined.
In an instant, countless possibilities sprang to mind.
Just imagine-with the aid of Instant Teleportation Potions, Spirit Hall's powerhouses could descend upon any location on the Douluo Continent at will. What a terrifying prospect that would be!
Wouldn't they be able to conquer the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan in an instant?
The Clear Sky Sect's so-called impassable natural defenses would be nothing but a joke...
But she couldn't help finding her own idea laughable. "Heh, Bibi Dong, oh, Bibi Dong, that's certainly a fine idea.
"But a million Gold Soul Coins only got you two Instant Teleportation Potions. Giving every Spirit Hall powerhouse several bottles would come at no small price. I'd better set this plan aside for now..."
As she pondered, Bibi Dong removed the bracelet from her wrist. "Let's try the inventory expansion scroll next. If it really can expand any Space Soul Tool's storage by fifty percent... its value would be immeasurable."
Without a doubt, this bracelet was no ordinary object, either. It was a Space Soul Tool.
And it was one of the Space Soul Tools with the greatest storage capacity on the Douluo Continent.
Then she tore the inventory expansion scroll apart. With a thought, a dazzling golden radiance burst from the scroll and fell upon the bracelet.
A mysterious aura rippled through the bedchamber.
Bibi Dong narrowed her eyes slightly. "What is this power? How extraordinary..."
[Congratulations, your Space Soul Tool's expansion is complete.]
"Huh?"
The strange notification that suddenly sounded in her ears made Bibi Dong freeze.
Suspiciously, she picked up the bracelet and directed a wisp of soul power into it. Then she went still.
The storage space, which had originally measured a full sixty cubic meters, now seemed to be at least ninety cubic meters.
It really had grown by fifty percent!
"With this much space, storing several million, or even ten million Gold Soul Coins, would be no problem at all..."
Bibi Dong marveled.
Wait... why am I thinking about storing money?
Suddenly, she realized something was off...
Was this a hint that shopkeeper had given me?
"Nice try, but how could I go back on my word? If the Sleep Clam Meat doesn't have the sleep-inducing effects he promised, I'll never go back to open jars again..."
Bibi Dong gave a soft snort and took out the Sleep Clam Meat.
Its snowy-white shell looked pure and beautiful.
She could believe that this thing helped people sleep.
But if someone claimed that eating this Sleep Clam Meat would send her to sleep instantly, and that nothing in the outside world could wake her, Bibi Dong didn't believe it.
How could a sleeping person be impossible to wake?
Unless they were pretending to sleep.
"Wait, I should get ready for bed before using it... what if it really works?"
After washing up, Bibi Dong changed into a golden nightdress with thin straps, then brought the Sleep Clam Meat to bed.
She gently pried open the shell, revealing the snowy-white, tender clam meat within.
A fresh, savory fragrance immediately wafted out.
Bibi Dong's eyes lit up. Whatever else it did, that aroma alone was enough to awaken the gluttonous little worms in her belly.
She took an exquisite little fork made of pure silver from her Soul Guidance Space, speared the clam meat, and placed it in her mouth.
Its fresh flavor and delicate texture instantly swept over her taste buds.
Yet before she could chew or savor it properly, the clam meat dissolved into a mysterious force and vanished...
"What was that?"
Bibi Dong froze. Nothing had happened.
"It's all a lie..."
However.
Before Bibi Dong could finish speaking, a wave of drowsiness instantly swept through her entire body.
She toppled onto the bed and fell into a deep sleep.
Meanwhile.
Snake Lance Douluo and Ghost Leopard Douluo had arrived at the training grounds.
Normally, this was where the temple warriors trained, but they were all at their respective posts now, leaving the grounds deserted.
"Perfect. No one will see you lose today, so you won't have to feel embarrassed."
After surveying the surroundings, Ghost Leopard Douluo smiled at Snake Lance Douluo.
Heh, we don't know who'll win or lose yet... Snake Lance Douluo sneered inwardly.
He didn't argue. He simply walked some distance away and stood facing Ghost Leopard Douluo.
"Are you really determined to fight me? I'm Level 93, and you're Level 92. You'll be at a serious disadvantage. Besides, your Soul Ring configuration isn't perfect... winning will be very difficult."
Sure enough, Snake Lance Douluo couldn't help sneering. "You still think I'll lose, don't you?"
In the past, Ghost Leopard Douluo's words would probably have pierced straight through Snake Lance Douluo's composure.
But not this time.
Snake Lance Douluo believed that his twice-amplified martial soul would astonish everyone.
He grinned. "I hope you can still say that in a moment."
"Why wouldn't I? Not just in a moment-I'll keep saying it in the future, too."
Ghost Leopard Douluo looked as though that went without saying.
Whoosh!
Snake Lance Douluo stopped arguing. Light flashed, and he raised his snake lance in his hand, pointing it at Ghost Leopard Douluo from afar.
"Something seems different..."
Ghost Leopard Douluo's gaze flickered slightly as he sensed a faint difference.
But he was more inclined to believe it was an illusion.
"Martial Soul Possession!"
In the next instant, powerful fluctuations of soul power erupted from his body, and black markings appeared across his pale cheeks.
Sharp claws sprang from his hands, and he crouched slightly, lowering himself toward the ground.
He resembled a hunting leopard waiting for the right moment to strike.
Cold and cruel, his chilling gaze sent shivers through anyone who met it.
"Be careful."
"If you can't hold on, admit defeat in time."
"This is only a spar. It wouldn't be good if I hurt you."
As Ghost Leopard Douluo's voice faded, he had already vanished from where he stood.
Snake Lance Douluo frowned slightly. He knew this wasn't teleportation, but speed that had reached a horrifying degree.
Ghost Leopard Douluo could undoubtedly be counted among the finest assassins on the Douluo Continent.
In the past, Snake Lance Douluo would have responded with a wide-area attack to force Ghost Leopard Douluo to reveal himself.
But this time, he didn't move. He simply waited quietly for Ghost Leopard Douluo to approach.
"Snake Lance, have you been fooled stupid? Have you even forgotten how to fight me?"
"You actually dared to let me get close. Even I didn't expect this match to end so quickly. How boring..."
Snake Lance Douluo stood where he was, while the voice came from every direction.
His inaction made Ghost Leopard Douluo believe he had him in the bag.
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