Boss, That Simply Won't Do!

The waters of Spirit Hall ran deep.

But only Spirit Hall's upper ranks knew just how deep.

To outsiders, the Papal Palace and the Elder Hall held the reins of power in Spirit Hall.

Yet that was only how things appeared.

In truth, all the elders knew that absolute authority lay with the supreme Worship Hall.

And the old man who had suddenly appeared before them was one of the Worship Hall's Seven Consecrated.

Demon Subduing Douluo, ranked seventh.

However.

Even ranked seventh, he was far stronger than the three of them-a genuine rank ninety-six Titled Douluo.

"No need for formalities. Just answer my question."

Demon Subduing Douluo's expression betrayed nothing, but inwardly, he was deeply shocked.

Although the Worship Hall scarcely involved itself in Spirit Hall's affairs, they actually knew everything about the organization like the backs of their hands.

That included everyone's strength.

Snake Lance Douluo was known to be at the bottom of the pack among the elders.

In the eyes of the consecrated, he was hardly worth mentioning.

As they saw it, even powerful Soul Douluos from the Clear Sky Sect or the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan were stronger than him.

He was probably about on par with Poison Douluo.

No.

Poison Douluo was still formidable when fighting groups.

Snake Lance Douluo was no good at either duels or group battles.

Yet he had watched that battle from the shadows, and its impressive outcome had truly exceeded his expectations.

Was this really the Snake Lance Douluo I knew?

He was absurdly strong.

He had no idea what had happened to turn a bottom-ranked Titled Douluo into a formidable Douluo capable of defeating stronger opponents.

Then he had overheard their conversation, which mentioned that this transformation had been brought about by a mysterious shop.

Unable to hold back any longer, he had revealed himself to get to the bottom of it.

"Seventh Consecrated, there's no need to doubt me. Every word I said is true. If you still don't believe me, you can visit the shop and verify it yourself. It's on Spirit City's busiest street. It's called the Lucky Magic Jar Shop, and it's easy to spot."

Snake Lance Douluo concealed nothing.

Although he wasn't particularly fond of these lofty consecrated either, even if they said nothing, the man would find clues if he set his mind to it.

There was no point in offending a consecrated for nothing.

"Very well. I understand."

After hearing him out, Demon Subduing Douluo walked past them.

A little joy stirred in his heart.

If things were truly as Snake Lance Douluo had described, this discovery was enormous.

Even my brother would be shocked, wouldn't he?

Perhaps our cultivation, which hasn't advanced an inch in years, could finally improve?

With that thought.

Demon Subduing Douluo could hardly wait to tell his older brother about this.

After Demon Subduing Douluo left.

Ghost Leopard Douluo and Demon Bear Douluo exchanged a glance and nodded slightly.

Demon Bear Douluo said, "She Long, we won't disturb your duty shift any longer. See you around."

Snake Lance Douluo froze. "So you're slaughtering the donkey now that the grinding's done? Not even a word of thanks?"

"Heh. Thanks?"

Ghost Leopard Douluo gave a cold laugh. "Of course I'll thank you. But I'll wait until after I've opened my jars, then come back and thank you properly. I guarantee I'll leave you caught between ecstasy and agony..."

Clearly, Ghost Leopard Douluo meant nothing pleasant by that. His resentment ran too deep.

"Damn it, you'll get your comeuppance for tearing down the bridge after crossing the river! Watch out, or heaven will strike you with lightning!"

Watching Demon Bear and Ghost Leopard leave together, partners in crime, Snake Lance Douluo couldn't help shouting after them.

Rumble.

As soon as his words fell, thunder actually sounded?

Had heaven opened its eyes?

Truthfully, Snake Lance Douluo himself was startled.

He looked up and discovered that the once-clear sky had become thick with dark clouds without his noticing.

A torrential downpour was coming!

Rumble, rumble! An unbroken succession of thunder followed.

Within moments, rain came pouring down.

The sudden downpour sent everyone outside the shop, whether they had been watching the excitement or hesitating over entering, scattering at once.

"Looks like no one else will come today..."

Inside the shop, Lin Xiao sighed softly.

"Snake Lance Douluo opened ten jars, Xie Yue opened four, and right, that woman who might have been Bibi Dong opened ten... That makes twenty-four jars sold today. Not bad."

Thinking that.

Lin Xiao felt he could accept the result. At the same time, he was eager to see what those twenty-four jars might yield.

Better to act than merely feel tempted.

"Since no one's coming, I might as well close early. Once I've opened the jars, I'll use the Instant Teleportation Potion to head to the Star Dou Great Forest and hunt for a soul ring."

Lin Xiao already had a plan.

Although any Soul Hunting Forest would suffice for obtaining his first soul ring, Lin Xiao felt that, having come all the way to the Douluo Continent, it would be a shame not to visit the Star Dou Great Forest, a must-see destination.

Besides, with Soderos accompanying him, there would be absolutely no danger as long as he didn't court death by provoking the kings deep within the Star Dou Great Forest.

With that thought, Lin Xiao reached the entrance and was about to close the doors.

"Wait!"

"Boss, we're here to open jars."

Startled by the voices, Lin Xiao saw two figures approaching side by side.

One was powerfully built, like an iron tower, while the other was thin, with a somewhat cold, sinister face.

Although they were walking through the rain, the droplets slid away before reaching their bodies.

They had come through the downpour, yet not even a strand of their hair was wet. That alone proved they were both powerful Soul Masters.

"Please come in, both of you."

Lin Xiao stepped aside and ushered them into the shop.

"Boss, just call me Demon Bear."

"You can call me Ghost Leopard."

Once inside, the two Titled Douluo elders, both renowned throughout Spirit Hall, seemed quite reserved before Lin Xiao.

There was no helping it.

After all, they had come here seeking a favor.

More importantly, they couldn't see through Lin Xiao at all.

Ghost Leopard Douluo and Demon Bear Douluo?

Good grief. Counting Snake Lance Douluo earlier, half the Titled Douluos from Spirit Hall's Elder Hall have come here.

Lin Xiao muttered inwardly.

Taking another look at Ghost Leopard Douluo's tattered clothes, he vaguely understood something. Though slightly shaken inside, he kept his expression composed and said:

"Follow me."

As they followed Lin Xiao farther into the shop, Ghost Leopard and Demon Bear saw the objects they had dreamed of.

Jars!

Their eyes immediately burned with fervor.

To them, those matte-black magic jars were more alluring than peerless beauties.

"I hope I can find a way to grow stronger in these jars too!"

Ghost Leopard Douluo looked devout, almost as though he were praying.

Demon Bear Douluo, meanwhile, said bluntly, "I'm not asking for much this time. Ten Amplifiers from ten jars shouldn't be a problem, right?"

Pfft...

That's not asking for much?

After hearing Demon Bear Douluo's words, Lin Xiao wore a peculiar expression.

Was this fellow missing a brain?

Or was he missing a brain?

Did he really think Amplifiers were cabbages sold by the basket for ten Copper Soul Coins at a roadside stall?

As a Titled Douluo, Demon Bear Douluo was observant.

He immediately noticed the odd expression on Lin Xiao's face and couldn't help asking, "Boss, is getting ten Amplifiers difficult?"

Lin Xiao said slowly, "It's hard to say. What you get from the jars depends entirely on luck. If you're lucky, you could get eleven Amplifiers from ten jars."

At that, Demon Bear Douluo's expression changed dramatically. "Eleven? One more than I expected?"

"That simply won't do!"

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