Picking Up Fragments on Douluo Continent

Yu Tianheng narrowed his eyes coldly at Dai Mubai, electricity crackling around his right arm.

"Hmph!" Dai Mubai snorted, his eyes narrowing as a powerful aura erupted from his body.

Though he looked calm on the surface, a sense of foreboding rose within him.

These two really have backup!

"Retreat!"

Dai Mubai silently took a step back, only to find himself already against the wall.

There was nowhere left to retreat.

"Lingling, we're here."

At the same time, two broad figures appeared in the doorway.

They looked like brothers. Both had straight noses, square mouths, and sturdy builds. Simply standing there gave off a heavy, steady presence.

"Leopard, the captain sensed a Soul Power fluctuation here. Don't tell me you got beaten up?"

Their voices arrived before they did.

A slender figure squeezed through the gap between the two men. He was a handsome young man with short golden hair and lively-looking eyes.

The moment the handsome youth entered, the tense atmosphere in the restaurant eased somewhat.

"Birdman, bullshit!"

Osler stamped his foot impatiently. "If that brat hadn't fought so dishonorably, I would've beaten him so badly even his mother wouldn't recognize him."

With that, Osler puffed out his chest and swaggered up to Dai Mubai, saying disdainfully,

"Kid, think you can fight?"

"What's the use of being able to fight?"

"When you're out in the world, you need power and connections. What background do you have?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Osler suddenly raised his right hand and, with all his strength, viciously slapped Dai Mubai across the face.

Slap!

The crisp, resounding slap instantly shattered the previous calm.

Who Isn't a Dandy?

"You!!!"

Dai Mubai froze after being slapped so suddenly.

From childhood to adulthood, when had he ever suffered such treatment?

Even in his struggle against Dai Weisi, no one had ever slapped him in the face like this.

In an instant, a fierce surge of heat rushed up from his heart, flooding his mind into a haze.

"Die!" Dai Mubai roared, raising his tiger claw and slamming it viciously toward Osler's head.

Clang!

With a crisp ring, Dai Mubai's tiger claw was firmly blocked by a dragon claw.

Bang!

Yu Tianheng kicked Dai Mubai in the stomach. The kick was incredibly powerful, sending Dai Mubai crashing heavily into the wall as his head buzzed.

The others quickly closed in with fierce expressions, surrounding Dai Mubai in the middle.

"Tsk, the original novel never mentioned anything this interesting."

Lu Feng sat leisurely at a nearby table, the corners of his lips lifting slightly as interest flashed in his eyes.

"Y-you guys!!!"

The intense pain restored Dai Mubai's senses.

His body trembled uncontrollably as he raised a shaking finger and pointed at the people around him.

Naturally, Dai Mubai was putting all of this on.

Except for the rage he felt after that slap.

Back in the Star Luo Empire, Dai Mubai had often been bullied by Dai Weisi. He knew very well that the more he resisted at a time like this, the more beatings he would receive.

A wise man did not suffer immediate losses.

As long as he acted like he was incapable of resisting, once they had vented their anger, they would naturally leave him alone.

Seeing Yu Tianheng about to strike again, an idea suddenly flashed through Dai Mubai's mind. He shouted, "I'm from the Star Luo Dai Family! If you dare lay another hand on me, you'll regret it!"

He was still cautious enough not to reveal his special identity as a prince.

Yet after hearing his words, not only did the others show no fear, their faces instead grew even more contemptuous and disdainful.

"The Star Luo Dai Family? Imperial kin? I'm so scared!" Osler crossed his arms over his chest, his face full of scorn.

Looking down at Dai Mubai, he said contemptuously, "My father is Automa, Duke of the Heaven Dou Empire, the Heaven Dou Imperial Family's foremost Protector Duke, the Finance Minister of the Heaven Dou Cabinet, and the head of the Heaven Dou Empire's second-richest family!"

"Pfft!" Lu Feng spat out the juice in his mouth.

Osler stood there with his arms crossed, the corners of his mouth turned upward. He played the role of a spoiled young master to perfection.

"What a line: My father is Automa."

Lu Feng shook his head slightly, then lifted his cup and took a small sip of juice.

Osler still wore that arrogant expression. Pointing at the Shi Family Brothers, he said, "These two are direct disciples of the Xuanming Sect."

Then his finger shifted toward Ye Lingling. "This one is a hereditary marquis of the Heaven Dou Empire and the current inheritor of the Nine Heart Begonia!"

"This guy." Osler pointed at the golden-haired youth. "He's the son of a Grand Scholar in the Heaven Dou Cabinet, and also the youngest earl in the Heaven Dou Empire."

"Ah, I've always been rather low-key. Leopard, don't go shouting it everywhere," the golden-haired youth said modestly, waving a hand.

Yet the exaggerated curve of his smile and the unconcealed pride in his eyes told a different story.

"And this one." Osler pointed at Dugu Yan, but before he could introduce her, Dugu Yan spoke first.

"My grandfather's title is Poison!"

"Title: Poison!" Dai Mubai repeated instinctively.

His pupils suddenly contracted, and deep fear involuntarily appeared in his gaze toward Dugu Yan.

After all, a Soul Master who possessed a title had cultivated their rank to its absolute limit!

A Title Douluo!

I've really gotten myself into serious trouble. A powerful wave of fear rose within Dai Mubai.

"And our captain."

Osler deliberately dragged out his words, leaving everyone in suspense.

Yu Tianheng understood immediately. With a proud expression, he announced in a clear voice, "Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, Yu Tianheng!"

His words were brief and forceful, yet filled with dominance.

Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect!

Those five words alone were enough to reveal his extraordinary status.

Osler's expression cooled slightly. "With all of us joining forces, do you think we have enough weight to deal with one Dai Family relative like you?"

The moment his words fell, the entire place plunged into strange silence. Everyone stared fixedly at Dai Mubai, quietly awaiting his response.

Lu Feng raised his cup to his lips, then gently lowered it again.

"Dai Mubai is truly patient. He's nothing like the worthless character from the original novel. And this Dugu Yan..."

Without drawing attention, Lu Feng glanced at Dugu Yan. The girl looked spirited and valiant, with an innate air of pride.

It was as though no one could catch her eye.

"She doesn't look like the type who would be won over just because someone treated her illness. It seems I'll need to plan this carefully."

"How did Tang San do it in the original novel again?"

At this moment, Dai Mubai endured the pain in his body and forced himself upright, taking a deep breath.

He turned to face Ye Lingling and Osler, then bent deeply at the waist in a solemn ninety-degree bow.

"You two, I was in the wrong earlier. I apologize to you. I hope you can forgive me!"

Dai Mubai clenched his fists tightly, his arms trembling slightly from the force.

This time, he was truly afraid.

However, Dai Mubai never regretted his actions.

So what if there was a Title Douluo?

So what if there was the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect?

He silently swore that if he did not repay today's humiliation, then he would no longer be Dai Mubai!

"Hmph, that's all the sincerity you have? Are you secretly swearing to get even someday?" Osler's tone was full of disdain.

"Today was my fault. I guarantee that I'll never cause trouble again. If I ever run into you in the future, I'll stay far away from you," Dai Mubai shouted, raising his voice.

He remained bent over, both hands tightly pinching his thighs. It was as though he wanted to use the pain to restrain the anger and unwillingness in his heart.

"Lingling, what do you think?" Yu Tianheng asked slowly.

Given Osler's temperament, Dai Mubai would probably not escape disaster today.

As the captain of the Royal Fighting Team, Yu Tianheng naturally had to protect his teammates with everything he had.

But beyond that?

He had another identity: one of the candidates to become the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect's next heir.

Ever since he could remember, the core of his education had been weighing all sorts of interests and relationships.

Dai Mubai was a member of the Dai Family's main branch. Because of that status alone, it was not convenient for Yu Tianheng to personally deal with him.

So Yu Tianheng came up with a roundabout solution.

Ye Lingling had always been gentle and never fought for anything. As long as she spoke up, he could lightly punish Dai Mubai and let the matter end there.

"Hmph, he made me very angry. Osler, slap him twice more for me," Ye Lingling said angrily.

"At your command, young lady!" Osler answered, a wicked smile appearing on his face.

Slap! Slap!

Osler abruptly swung his hand, putting all his strength into two slaps across Dai Mubai's face.

Dai Mubai remained bent over, frozen in place, his nails digging into the flesh of his thighs.

"Fine, for Lingling's sake, we'll spare you this time. Now get the hell out of here!" Osler said with a face full of disdain.

"Remember, I said roll!"

The moment Dai Mubai heard that, he felt blood rush straight to his head.

He forcibly endured the humiliation in his heart and slowly raised his head slightly. His gaze swept quickly across every person present, as though he wanted to engrave each of their faces deep into his memory.

When his eyes landed on Lu Feng, the viciousness in them deepened even further.

His gaze was like a tangible blade, stabbing straight at Lu Feng as though he wanted to slice him into a thousand pieces.

"Fine. I'll roll."

Dai Mubai forced those three words out through clenched teeth.

Then he curled himself into a ball like an injured hedgehog and, amid the crowd's laughter, rolled directly across the floor toward the restaurant entrance.

Bang! Dai Mubai's head smashed hard into the restaurant doors.

The sudden impact made the others laugh even more wantonly.

To Dai Mubai, that laughter was undoubtedly the greatest mockery.