They arrived at the Cao Clan estate.
The shadow stood outside the door without leaving for a long time. After a while, the other nine shadows came over too.
Everyone in the Cao Clan braced as though facing a formidable enemy.
"Clan head, that senior has returned."
"And there are several more of them."
With his hands behind his back, Cao Xiang kept circling the shadows.
He tried talking to these "seniors," but they simply would not speak.
They just stood there stupidly, completely motionless.
"Seniors, please say something!"
"Come, let me take you to have some tea."
"It's hardly comfortable standing here. The reception hall is cooler."
"Ah!"
What exactly are they planning? Could they be here to snatch Little Yu too?
It doesn't seem like it.
He even helped kill that group of Evil Soul Masters earlier.
In the end, Cao Xiang had the servants bring a tableful of fine dishes and wine and set it before these people.
Gulp! Gulp!
The aroma of the food made the Cao Clan members swallow several times despite themselves.
Yet the shadows remained unmoved.
"Forget it! I'll eat by myself. Aunt Mei, sorry for the trouble, but please take these dishes inside. Don't let Yun'er go hungry."
"Certainly, clan head."
Cao Yu had long since sensed the Shadow Clones' return.
Once summoned, the Shadow Clones could not be recalled unless they were destroyed, so he could only have them stay in the Cao Clan estate.
But this suited Cao Yu perfectly.
After all, with Limit Douluos guarding the Cao Clan, he could sleep more soundly.
Even if they would only last twenty-nine days.
[Ding, crisis-aversion mission completed. Obtained 2,500 Gold Coins and the Ring of Destiny.] [Hidden mission one: Kill the seven Evil Soul Masters within the Cao Clan estate. 100% complete.] [Hidden mission two: Kill all Evil Soul Masters within Star Luo City. 90% complete.]
Looking at the updated mission interface, Cao Yu sighed inwardly.
"What a shame. I didn't complete the mission perfectly."
"Otherwise, the rewards might have been even more generous."
He, Cao Yu, was a seasoned money-grubber. Naturally, the more Gold Soul Coins he got, the better. There was no such thing as having too much money.
He opened his personal panel.
Name: Cao Yu Cultivation: 10 Martial Souls: Gold Soul Coin, Master of Shadows Soul Rings: None Soul Bones: None Talents: Innate Soul Beast Affinity, Tenfold Cashback Items: Limit Douluo Experience Card 29, Ring of Destiny Wealth: 2610, (2500+10+1010) Spending points: 1
So much money!
"System, why do I have spending points now?"
[The 10 Gold Soul Coins the host previously bestowed upon a Shadow Clone counted as spending, qualifying for tenfold cashback and spending points.]
"Do the Gold Soul Coins I produce count too?"
[Yes, host.]
Wow!
Then didn't that mean he could produce an extra 10 Gold Soul Coins every day?
Then he could toss them to a Shadow Clone, and the system would count that as spending too, granting him tenfold cashback.
Cao Yu's eyes lit up. He seemed to have discovered a way to make money.
"System, I want to draw!"
[Ding, one draw requires 10 spending points. Insufficient balance detected. Draw suspended.]
Seeing the system's notification, Cao Yu helplessly opened the shop interface with his mind.
There were currently only five samples in the merchandise section.
They were [50,000-Year Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear Right Arm Soul Bone], [Class 6 Soul Tool Heavenly Thunder Cannon], [McDonald's Fried Chicken Recipe], [Stinky Tofu Production Process], and [Soul Elder Experience Card 5].
"The 50,000-year Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear costs 10,000 spending points..."
"The Class 6 Soul Tool Heavenly Thunder Cannon costs 800 spending points..."
He would have been fine not looking, but after he did, it nearly cost him his old life.
He could not even afford the cheapest one. The lowest price was 50 spending points, for the [Stinky Tofu Production Process].
Things from his original world had suddenly slipped into the mix, looking utterly out of place.
They were not even on the same level of prestige, leaving Cao Yu rather helpless.
Could Douluo Continent lack these delicacies?
Cao Yu thought for a long time and decided that was very likely.
He glanced at the Ring of Destiny with his mind and saw it lying quietly within the system. Cao Yu did not dare take it out.
If a ring suddenly appeared on a child's finger, that would practically be a horror movie for his parents.
Cao Yu did not want to frighten his parents.
"Cheng Gang, are you certain that senior headed toward the Cao Clan?"
"Please do not question this old man."
"That's impossible. The Cao Clan is just a small clan. How could they have such a mighty figure backing them?"
Cheng Gang, Heavenly Water, Mysterious Water, and the others could not figure it out.
What virtue or ability did the Cao Clan possess to deserve this?
Perhaps that senior was merely passing by?
If he was thirsty and stopped for a cup of water, that would be understandable too.
Only then did they set their minds at ease.
They flew toward the Cao Clan.
They were going to make that senior's acquaintance.
No!
More accurately, they wanted to hug his thigh.
After all, this was a Limit Douluo.
Hadn't even the Holy Spirit Cult's Limit Douluo been beaten into retreat?
In any case, they had seen it with their own eyes.
So many Titled Douluos had died.
The news would probably spread throughout the Star Luo Empire before long.
"Did you see?"
"I saw, but not entirely."
Cheng Gang and the others hid in the shadows, peering furtively inside.
That senior seemed to be in there.
But why were there ten of them?
How terrifying!
"Can you sense their soul power levels?"
"No, but one of them has traces of blood Qi on him."
Heavenly Water Douluo pointed at one of them.
Clearly, his intuition was correct.
While fighting that group of Evil Soul Masters, the Shadow Clone had inevitably picked up some blood Qi and an evil presence.
He had not yet had time to deal with them.
"I have a feeling... could the other nine be Limit Douluos too?"
"Cheng Gang! This old man is getting on in years. Could you stop startling me like that?"
"Tch! You scare so easily."
"Do you believe I could slap you to death?"
"Enough, stop talking. Don't forget why we came here. Come, let's go in together and pay our respects to the senior."
Heavenly Water Douluo shot them several glares.
With his white beard, he looked imposing even without anger.
"Heavenly Water, I've wanted to pluck out your beard for ages. When will you give me a chance?"
"Cheng Gang! Once this matter is over, let's have a duel."
"I was wrong, I was wrong! Brother Heavenly Water, you're a magnanimous man. Just let me go like a fart. I was only fooling around."
Cheng Gang followed behind him obsequiously, apologies spilling endlessly from his mouth.
Mysterious Water and Hollow Bamboo Douluo chuckled beside them.
That's what you get for running your mouth!
Now you know you were wrong, don't you?
Cheng Gang looked at their gloating faces.
Anger immediately welled up within him.
Hmph!
Just you wait.
This old man will go into seclusion for three to five years once I return. Then I'll beat you flat and make you call me Grandpa.
"How can you just fly straight in? You must learn to respect your seniors."
"Then how should we get in?"
They were already accustomed to flying into other people's homes.
How would they remember that they could enter through the door?
Heavenly Water Douluo looked helpless and said nothing more.
Knock! Knock! Knock!
"Clan Head Cao, the Star Luo Empire's national protectors have come to visit. Please open the door."
Cheng Gang and the others exchanged heartfelt looks.
So this was what manners meant.
They really ought to learn.
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