530. Sneak Kiss

"You all...!"

Hearing Ning Rongrong and the others’ mocking, Ma Hongjun immediately glared at them.

But the moment his eyes met Zhu Zhuqing’s cold gaze, he quickly changed his expression—shrinking his neck in fear.

During their daily sparring, he had been kicked around like a ball.

His injuries back then were even worse than his current swollen state.

Even Boss Dai was intimidated by Zhu Zhuqing—there was no way he could afford to provoke her.


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"Xiao Wu~"

Tang San greeted Xiao Wu with a smile.

"Mm."

Xiao Wu nodded slightly, then pointed towards the food counter with a bright smile.

"Tang Xiaosan, you came just in time. The food is over there."

"Thanks."

"The best way to thank me is to eat a lot~"

Xiao Wu’s crescent-moon eyes curved mischievously.

Seeing Tang San’s weak and unsteady legs—
That was their handiwork.

They had added some “extra ingredients” to his lunch.

"I will."

Tang San, looking blissfully happy, abandoned Ma Hongjun and rushed to get his food.

Dai Mubai and Oscar watched with envy.


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"Alright, Oscar, help Fatty sit down and tell us what happened."

Dai Mubai patted the seat beside him.

Ma Hongjun pulled out a chair and sat down, finally recounting the incident.

To sum it up:

Ma Hongjun had gone to Soto City to find a way to deal with his Evil Fire problem.

There, in a certain establishment, he had spotted a "golden phoenix" (a beautiful girl).

Just as he was about to approach her, a sleazy old man appeared.

The man was in his forties, had short hair, and looked honest at first glance—
But his eyes were full of lust.

The old man insisted on taking the girl for himself.

So, they fought.

What Ma Hongjun didn’t expect was that the man was also a Soul Master—
A four-ring Soul Ancestor, at that.

Within moments, Ma Hongjun was knocked out cold.

Not only was he beaten, but he was also thrown out of the establishment.


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While listening, Oscar went to get some regular dinner.

But upon returning, he nearly spat out his food.

"The most infuriating thing is—he even flicked my forehead and said we were too young!"

Ma Hongjun spoke loudly, without a hint of shame.

Naturally, Zhu Zhuqing and the others heard everything.

Disdain flickered in their eyes, followed by disgust.

"Disgusting!"

Zhu Zhuqing coldly put down her chopsticks.

So young yet already frequenting such places—and even fighting over a girl?

"Agreed, absolutely shameful~"

Ning Rongrong nodded.

Her holy son brother was far better. Even as a teenager, he would still blush.


"Boss Dai, Brother Oscar, Brother Tang San—you guys have to stand up for me!"

"If I hadn’t been training my body recently, I might not have made it back alive!"

Clearly, Ma Hongjun had taken quite a beating this time.

Ignoring Zhu Zhuqing and the others, he tearfully pleaded with Tang San and the others.

Hearing his story, Dai Mubai and the others frowned.

Tang San, his legs squeezed together, looked at his steaming hot meal—
And silently covered it back up.

That feeling was coming again.

He wouldn’t last much longer.

He probably wouldn’t be able to deal with this matter.



Dai Mubai asked, "What’s that guy’s name?"

Ma Hongjun wiped his face with his sleeve.

"I heard the brothel madam call him ‘Bu Le.’ Probably not his real name."

"Bu Le?"

Dai Mubai frowned, then stood up angrily.

"A mere Soul Ancestor dares to bully my brother? Let’s go, Fatty, lead the way—we're settling this now."

As he spoke, Dai Mubai turned his gaze toward Tang San.


"Xiao San, Xiao Ao, Are You Coming?"

"I can't right now."

Tang San smiled bitterly and shook his head. At this moment, all he wanted was to hurry back to his dorm.

Over the past three months, their brotherhood had deepened.

Noticing Tang San’s odd behavior, Dai Mubai frowned with concern.

"Xiao San, what’s wrong?"

"Stomach trouble."

Tang San gave Ma Hongjun an apologetic smile, his expression stiff—

Clearly, he was struggling to hold something in.

"I see. Then, Xiao San, get some rest."

Dai Mubai understood.

Even though Tang San's cultivation had skyrocketed to Rank 33,
His three white soul rings from Blue Silver Grass were… underwhelming.

Practically useless.

Besides, he couldn’t possibly drag Tang San to a fight when he was about to explode like a human cannon.

"Yeah, Third Brother, take care!"

Ma Hongjun chimed in.

Oscar stood up with a mischievous grin.

"I’ll go! I want to see who could possibly be sleazier than our Fatty. Haha!"

"Great! That’s perfect!"

Hearing someone was willing to back him up, Ma Hongjun was overjoyed.

He wisely ignored Zhu Zhuqing and the others, eager to leave.

"Brothers, let’s go! Maybe we can still catch that guy!"

With that, Ma Hongjun jumped up and dashed outside—
Seemingly forgetting all about his injuries.

"Fatty, don’t rush! Tell us about his soul skills!"

Dai Mubai and Oscar immediately ran after him, shouting.



Watching their retreating figures, Tang San murmured to himself.

"Boss Dai and the others should be fine, right?"

His cultivation had suddenly surged to Rank 33,
Thanks to Tang Hao personally taking him to hunt for his third spirit ring.

His appearance hadn't changed much—
Still plain-looking, not particularly muscular, just a bit taller.

A face so ordinary that one could easily lose him in a crowd.


Meanwhile, Ning Rongrong, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing quietly stood up and headed for the door.

Xiao Wu smiled at Tang San.

"Tang Xiaosan, make sure you eat well. Zhuqing and I are going shopping."

"Mm, I will."

In front of Xiao Wu, Tang San immediately showed his brightest smile.

He watched them leave.

Zhu Zhuqing and the others went to Soto City almost every night—
He was already used to it.

"See you tomorrow!"

Xiao Wu waved at him from the doorway.

Then, following Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong, she disappeared into the night.

"See you tomorrow, Xiao Wu~"

Tang San smiled softly and whispered his farewell.

Picking up his dinner, he stood up—
Only for his legs to suddenly go weak, his face changing drastically.

"Damn it!"

Tang San clenched his legs together, stiffened his posture, and waddled hurriedly back to his dorm.

At the very least, he needed to find some bushes first!


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Spirit City – A Quiet Night

The night was peaceful in Spirit City.

After dinner, Qian Renjue took a walk with Qian Renxue and the others before settling down.

He bathed early and lay in bed, resting.

Suddenly—

A small, blue-white scorpion appeared near his bed.

It gradually expanded, transforming into a human form.

Long, twin-tailed green hair flowed down her back.

Her emerald eyes shimmered with ripples of emotion.

Her green dress hugged a petite yet perfectly proportioned figure.

She gazed at Qian Renjue, who lay before her.

The once proud and cold Ice Emperor now had eyes filled with shyness.

Like a thief, she nervously checked the window and door, ensuring no one would enter.

Only then did she hesitantly sit at the edge of his bed.

Biting her silver teeth, she slowly leaned down—
Staring at the human who made her feel so flustered.

No matter what…

She wouldn’t let Qian Renjue be completely taken by her sister!

This was her way of helping her sister—

Facing this together, against all those human women!

Her green eyes flashed with determination.

Then, trembling slightly, she lowered herself—
Her cool lips pressing against his cheek.

Her emerald pupils quivered.

Only to meet a pair of gentle, yet puzzled violet eyes—already open.

The air fell silent.