Nine Hearts Begonia's Aura? Spirit Hall's Golden Generation!

The instant Dugu Yan's hand was about to touch the wine jug, Tang Chuan snatched it first, then turned and retreated half a step.

His movements were clean and decisive, as if he had been prepared in advance.

"I'm not selling it, so you're just going to snatch it by force? Is this how your teacher taught you?"

Once he had stopped, Tang Chuan looked up at Dugu Yan. His expression was calm and impassive as he spoke in a deep voice.

Dugu Yan was slightly stunned.

She clearly had not expected this boy, who looked no more than twelve or thirteen, to be so fast, or for his movements to carry such a hidden yet restrained sense of power.

A trace of surprise surfaced in her eyes. Dugu Yan raised her brows, the corners of her lips curling into a faint smile as she slowly said:

"Oh? I didn't expect you to be a Soul Master too."

"This young lady is going to snatch it today. What about it?"

Her voice was not loud, but it carried a faintly provocative tone.

Just then, the atmosphere in the Tavern suddenly froze.

A loud slap suddenly rang out.

At a table in the distance.

Qin Ming abruptly rose to his feet. He slammed his palm heavily onto the tabletop, making the wooden table tremble and the cups quiver, drawing the gazes of the surrounding diners.

"Yanzi, what are you doing?"

Qin Ming's tone already carried clear anger. His eyes held a commanding presence, and the usually gentle and composed him instantly became incomparably stern.

"What did you promise me before we left? You said you wouldn't cause trouble. If you keep acting willfully and recklessly, then don't come out with us next time!"

His reprimand was utterly merciless. His tone was heavy, without the slightest attempt to spare her pride.

"Teacher Qin, I..."

Dugu Yan stuck out her tongue and did not dare say anything more. She snorted, glared at Tang Chuan, and turned back to her seat.

Although the members of the Imperial Dou Team were all rather unruly, Qin Ming was the sole exception whom they respected. It was said that he was the second-youngest Soul Emperor in the history recorded by Spirit Hall.

Just then, Qin Ming walked over with a peaceful expression and stopped in front of Tang Chuan. He cupped his hands and said calmly:

"Little brother, my student offended you just now. I failed to discipline her properly. Please don't take it to heart."

His tone was sincere and his attitude humble. He showed none of the airs of an advanced Soul Master. Instead, he seemed like an elder apologizing for his student's rudeness.

Tang Chuan raised his brows, feeling slightly surprised.

One had to know that on Douluo Continent,

it was nearly impossible for a powerhouse like Qin Ming, whose cultivation was at least that of a Soul Emperor, to apologize to a young boy.

But after thinking it over, Tang Chuan secretly nodded.

As expected, just like in the original story, Qin Ming is one of the few normal people among Shrek Academy's graduates.

What a pity. In order to highlight the righteousness of Tang San's sneak attack and killing of Ghost Douluo to seize his Spirit Bone, the anime actually had him written to death.

The next moment, Tang Chuan stepped forward, smiled slightly, and returned the cupped-hands salute.

"Senior, you're too kind. It was just a small matter. I won't take it to heart."

As he spoke, he gently extended the jug of Osmanthus Wine in his hand. "Since you like this wine, why don't you take it, Senior? Consider it a gift and a gesture of friendship."

Qin Ming glanced at the Osmanthus Wine Tang Chuan offered, smiled faintly, and waved his hand.

"Little brother, I appreciate your kindness. However, you arrived first, so this wine already belongs to you. If I drank it, I'd be breaking the rules."

As soon as he finished speaking, he turned and waved toward the Shop Assistant in the distance.

"Move all the food and wine we ordered to the room upstairs. We'll eat in the room."

Qin Ming's purpose in doing this was clearly to prevent Dugu Yan from causing trouble again.

He was entirely different from Shrek Academy's philosophy that "a talent who dares not cause trouble is mediocre," making him seem rather unlike someone who had graduated from Shrek Academy.

"All right, coming right up!"

The Shop Assistant hurried over and called for the workers to carry the dishes.

"Little brother, I apologize for what happened today. I hope we meet again." Qin Ming glanced at Tang Chuan once more, a hint of scrutiny deep in his eyes as he spoke with considerable courtesy.

Tang Chuan nodded slightly and cupped his hands toward Qin Ming.

Afterward, Qin Ming led several of his students up to the second floor of the Tavern.

As the Imperial Dou Team members went upstairs, they also looked back at Tang Chuan, who was seated in the corner.

Perhaps because they had taken Qin Ming's attitude into consideration, they merely sized him up a few times without saying anything.

But just as the members of the Imperial Dou Team were about to turn into the stairway, the girl walking at the very back, dressed in a Blue Purple dress with her face concealed behind a veil, suddenly paused.

Her eyes shifted slightly. She turned to look at Tang Chuan downstairs and murmured, "Why did I sense the aura of Nine Hearts Begonia from him?"

"Could it be that his Martial Soul is also—no, that's impossible."

"There can't possibly be another Nine Hearts Begonia Soul Master on the continent."

She seemed to want to ask something, but in the end, she said nothing.

After the group went upstairs,

the sounds of the Shop Assistant carrying dishes and wine came from above. Before long, everything fell quiet.

A moment later, a steady yet stern voice suddenly came from the room. Qin Ming lowered his voice as he spoke to Dugu Yan:

"Yanzi, after we leave Heaven Dou City, you'd better stop causing trouble for everyone's safety. Remember, this isn't the Academy. Your grandfather isn't here to back you up."

"Teacher Qin, what are you afraid of? My grandfather is a Titled Douluo. Who on the continent would dare touch me?" Dugu Yan pursed her lips and whispered, somewhat dismissively.

At this, Qin Ming's expression finally turned serious. Lowering his voice, he said earnestly, "Your grandfather is indeed a Titled Douluo, but there are still many people on Douluo Continent stronger than him. Besides, he isn't by your side right now."

"In recent years, Spirit Hall's relationship with the Two Great Empires hasn't been harmonious. If we provoke someone from Spirit Hall, it would be difficult to avoid..."

The moment Qin Ming finished speaking, the entire room fell silent.

The members of the Imperial Dou Team were all slightly stunned. They exchanged glances, solemnity appearing in each of their eyes.

Even Yu Tianheng, who was usually cold and proud, had lost some of the relaxed look on his face. He slightly furrowed his brows and said in a deep voice:

"Spirit Hall... They have indeed been making frequent moves these past two years. We really do need to be careful."

Although Dugu Yan was stubborn, she did not dare argue any further at that moment. In her eyes, her grandfather truly could not compare with Spirit Hall.

Clearly, the words "Spirit Hall" carried an extremely powerful deterrent for them.

Qin Ming's tone eased slightly as he continued, "Our mission this time is to obtain the Third Spirit Ring for Lingling. If we can avoid conflict with others, then we should avoid it."

At this point, he glanced at everyone, his tone growing more solemn.

"Once we return to Heaven Dou City, I'll begin the next phase of special training for all of you."

Everyone nodded in agreement without the slightest objection.

Just as Qin Ming and the others dispersed to rest, the Tavern's door was pushed open once again.

The sound of boots striking the floor rang out, and everyone's gazes turned toward it.

A group of imposing people slowly entered.

At the front was a girl of about sixteen or seventeen. Her golden hair, dazzling as sunlight, fell over her shoulders. She wore a golden outfit, and her exquisite features were strikingly beautiful.

Two people followed closely behind her.

One wore a purple-and-black robe and had short Silver White hair. His handsome face carried a faint, ever-present smile. He seemed refined and gentle, yet his entire body made people shudder with fear.

On his other side

was a tall, powerfully built young man. His short, fiery-red hair flickered like flames, his features were rugged, and his eyes shone brightly. His entire body radiated scorching heat.

Behind the three of them were four young men and several Old Men dressed in gray robes.

Each of these Old Men carried a steady, unfathomable aura. Although they had not released the slightest trace of Soul Power, they still made people feel a vague sense of oppression.

Their arrival caused the previously bustling Tavern to fall silent for a moment. Many diners could not help lowering their heads and stepping aside, and the atmosphere grew tense.

At that moment, Qin Ming, who was upstairs, also vaguely heard the commotion. He slowly rose and glanced downward, immediately furrowing his brows slightly.

At the same time, Tang Chuan noticed these unexpected newcomers.

His gaze narrowed and his brows quietly furrowed. Then his eyes flickered as memories from his previous life surged forth, and several familiar faces quickly surfaced in his mind.

"People from the Spirit Hall Team?"

"There are still three or four years before the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Elite Tournament begins. They should be here to obtain their Fourth Spirit Ring in the Star Dou Great Forest, right?"

"However, it probably isn't Hu Liena and the others who are obtaining their Fourth Spirit Rings, but rather the several team members behind her. If I remember correctly, there seemed to be a Healing System Spirit Master in the original Spirit Hall Team whose Martial Soul was a brilliant golden scepter. His Soul Skill could shorten the time needed to complete a Martial Soul Fusion Skill."

Tang Chuan first glanced at Hu Liena and the others, then shifted his gaze to the silent, heavy-aura Old Men behind them. He spoke with a slightly solemn expression:

"These people should at least be Soul Saints, right?"

While Tang Chuan was pondering, Yan had already stepped forward and walked straight to the counter, waving over the Tavern owner.

"You... bring us some food and wine, whatever you have. Quickly."

Yan's voice was rough and direct, carrying an unmistakably commanding tone.

"All... all right. Please wait a moment, honored guests..." The Tavern owner hurriedly bowed and agreed, his expression respectful. He did not even dare breathe too loudly.

Tang Chuan silently watched everything before him. His face showed no unusual reaction. He merely lowered his head and continued drinking the Osmanthus Wine in front of him.

After eating, Tang Chuan did not linger. He went upstairs to the second floor of the Tavern alone.

The room he stayed in was simply furnished but clean and tidy.

After closing the door, Tang Chuan did not cultivate any further. He sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and regulated his breathing, slowly organizing the Soul Power within his body as he made his final preparations to enter the Star Dou Great Forest the next day.

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