Running into Shrek!

"A spar?"

Tang Tianlin wore a strange expression.

It seemed Dugu Bo still hadn't accepted the outcome of their battle a while back.

As it happened, his strength had made a breakthrough, and he was looking for a punching bag to test it on.

"Fine. Let's fight in the sky."

"Good! In the sky!"

Dugu Bo's spirits soared. Golden-green Soul Power surged up, taking the form of a giant Flood Dragon that shot into the sky.

Tang Tianlin shook his head with a soft chuckle. His Golden Dragon Wings spread abruptly, and he vanished from the spot in an instant.

Two and a half minutes later.

A bedraggled figure fell from the sky and slammed into the ground, kicking up clouds of dust.

Noticing the commotion, Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Dugu Yan all came forward to investigate.

Inside the crater, Dugu Bo lay spread-eagled on the ground, his entire body charred black, his long hair disheveled, and his eyes vacant, looking utterly broken.

"I told you, even with his breakthrough, Old Poison still isn't a match for Brother Tianlin."

Xiao Wu grinned and held a hand out to Dugu Yan. "Yanyan, a bet's a bet. Pay up."

Dugu Yan pursed her lips, took out a bag of Gold Soul Coins, and tossed it over.

"Hehe, this money was way too easy to earn."

Xiao Wu caught it gleefully, then went off to one side and squatted down to count the money.

Tang San shook his head and helped Dugu Yan pull Dugu Bo out of the crater.

Watching Dugu Bo stand there in a daze, unable to recover for a long time, Tang San couldn't help giving him a thumbs-up.

"Old Poison, I respect you as a real man."

Within the Clear Sky Sect, even the sect elders didn't dare spar with his elder brother.

Yet one beating hadn't been enough for Dugu Bo. He had actually dared challenge him a second time.

Perhaps the snake venom had affected him and awakened some sort of fetish.

"Grandpa, did you really lose to the Young Lord?"

Dugu Yan still couldn't believe that a Titled Douluo had lost to a Soul King.

This had already shattered her established understanding.

"Ah, I really am no match for the Young Lord."

Dugu Bo came to his senses, shaking his head with a soft chuckle.

Hearing her grandfather admit it himself, Dugu Yan covered her mouth, her face full of shock.

If the Young Lord could defeat a Titled Douluo as a Soul King, what about when he became a Soul Emperor or a Soul Saint?

Just then, Tang Tianlin descended from the sky and landed right beside the crater.

He glanced at the dust-covered Dugu Bo and smiled faintly. "Old Poison, convinced now?"

Dugu Bo smiled helplessly. "Convinced. Thoroughly convinced."

If he ever challenged Tang Tianlin again, he would spell his name backward.

Tang Tianlin's smile faded as he looked around at everyone, his gaze pausing on them for a moment. "All three of you are at rank forty now. Pack your things. We'll leave after daybreak and head to the Star Dou Great Forest."

"Yay! I'll go get ready right now."

The moment Xiao Wu heard they could go to the Star Dou Great Forest, she became excited and briskly began packing her bags.

She had been worrying about having no excuse to go home and condense her Soul Ring. She hadn't expected an opportunity to come so soon.

"Young Lord, do you need me to come along?" Dugu Bo volunteered.

He was a Super Douluo, after all. Though he couldn't beat Tang Tianlin, hunting a few Soul Beasts would still be as easy as turning his hand.

"You?"

Tang Tianlin glanced at him and shook his head. "It's enough for me to go with them. Just stay put and watch the place."

"All... all right."

Dugu Bo smiled awkwardly.

Why did it feel as though his status hadn't improved in the slightest after becoming a Super Douluo?

Five days later, Tang Tianlin and his companions arrived by carriage at the town on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest.

After entering the town, they found all sorts of vendors lining the way, and even spotted several shops run by the Clear Sky Sect.

Over the years, the Clear Sky Sect's forging business had grown larger and larger. Some outer disciples had even volunteered to open shops in the outside world.

They didn't have the Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul and wouldn't receive much attention even if they stayed within the sect. They might as well go out and try their luck.

The four found the largest inn, planning to rest for the night before entering the forest to hunt for Soul Rings the next day.

After booking their rooms, Xiao Wu, who had been cooped up throughout the journey, couldn't hold back any longer and went to find Dugu Yan next door.

"Yanyan, shall we go out and have some fun?"

Women were that remarkable. They had known each other for fewer than ten days, yet already got along like sisters.

"Of course."

Dugu Yan naturally wouldn't refuse Xiao Wu's invitation.

Since becoming a Soul Master, she had only visited the Star Dou Great Forest once, and her grandfather had accompanied her the entire time.

Never mind shopping-she hadn't even been allowed more than five meters away from her grandfather.

Now that she had finally gained her freedom, how could she not enjoy herself to the fullest?

After agreeing on their plans, the two went to find Tang San, intending to have him serve as their wallet.

Tang San smiled wryly.

His original plan had been to visit a Clear Sky Sect shop and scratch his forging itch, but faced with Xiao Wu's insistence, he could only agree to accompany them.

Before leaving, the three also made a point of asking Tang Tianlin what he thought.

"Go on, go on. I'll get some sleep first."

Tang Tianlin was exploring the abilities of the Child of Nature and couldn't be bothered with them. After leaving them with those words, he shut his door.

The town's streets were narrow, with all manner of stalls lining both sides.

Xiao Wu walked at the front, clutching a freshly bought skewer of candied hawthorn. She took a bite, then turned back and waved it at Tang San.

"Little San, really not having any? This stall's are so sweet!"

Tang San shook his head. "No, thanks."

"Hmph, suit yourself."

Xiao Wu turned and tugged at Dugu Yan again. "Yanyan, they're selling accessories over there. Come take a look with me?"

While the three were strolling around, several figures in outlandish clothing appeared at the other end of the street.

"Damn, absolute stunners!"

Ma Hongjun's tiny eyes, squeezed into slits by his flesh, landed on Xiao Wu and Dugu Yan not far away and instantly widened into circles.

One had long legs, the other a slender waist, and both were first-rate beauties.

If he could have an in-depth exchange with them, it would definitely suppress his Evil Fire.

"Boss Dai, look over there."

At his words, Dai Mubai looked in the direction Ma Hongjun was pointing. He first noticed Xiao Wu's pretty face, then Dugu Yan's alluring figure, and instinctively swallowed.

One was lively and innocent, the other gorgeous and seductive. They completely eclipsed that pair of twins from before.

To cultivate an innocent, devoted image in front of Zhu Zhuqing these past few days, he hadn't gone out to indulge himself in a long time. The Evil Fire inside him had long since begun stirring.

Now, seeing these two stunning beauties, Dai Mubai let his little head rule his big head and strode toward them.

Seeing this, Ma Hongjun gave a lecherous grin and hurried after him.

Standing beside the two girls, Tang San soon noticed the pair approaching. His gaze sharpened, and he said coldly, "You have three breaths. Leave at once!"

Only then did Dai Mubai notice Tang San beside the girls. Raising an eyebrow, he sneered, "Boy, your family doesn't own Star Dou Town. This young master goes wherever he pleases!"

This fellow looked presentable enough, but those hands seemed softer than a woman's. One glance was enough to tell he was a pretty boy living off women.

How could someone like that possibly be his match?

Besides, Shrek's rule was: a Soul Master who didn't dare stir up trouble wasn't a good Soul Master!

Hearing their exchange, Xiao Wu and Dugu Yan immediately turned around and saw the pair wearing lecherous expressions.

Dugu Yan had clearly experienced this sort of thing plenty of times. Rather than getting angry, she even wore a faint smile.

Were people who tried to strike up conversations all brainless these days?

A Soul Grandmaster and a Soul Elder actually dared approach her, Dugu Yan?

Noticing Dugu Yan's enchanting smile, Dai Mubai felt his heart sway. Ignoring Tang San beside her, he lifted his foot to step forward.

"Do you really think I'm not here?"