A knock suddenly sounded, and the waiter delivered lunch.
Ao Tian had ordered the meal at the front desk earlier, but there were many guests checking in today, so the delivery was a bit slow.
Zhu Zhuqing's smile was noticeably more frequent than before, and she would occasionally smile at Xiao Wu and Gu Yuena.
However, she had never smiled at Ao Tian. It was likely because she wasn't familiar with him, and after what had happened earlier, her wariness of men had reached an unprecedented level.
After lunch, Xiao Wu suggested taking Zhu Zhuqing out for a walk, but Zhu Zhuqing refused.
"I want to stay here and cultivate," Zhu Zhuqing said.
Xiao Wu was determined to take Zhu Zhuqing out. Zhu Zhuqing's emotions had experienced significant ups and downs, and she needed a change of pace to completely clear away her negative feelings.
She pulled Zhu Zhuqing towards the door, saying, "Come on, shopping is fun, and you can buy whatever you like. Starting today, you should change yourself and no longer need to carry such a heavy burden."
"But I still need to reach Title Douluo as quickly as possible."
"Don't worry, I'm absolutely confident I can significantly boost your cultivation speed. Becoming a Soul Elder in a short time might even be possible."
"But I'm only at level twenty-seven right now."
"Even at level twenty-seven, you can become a Soul Elder quickly, right? Ao Tian."
After saying this, Xiao Wu turned and winked at Ao Tian.
She felt that since Ao Tian had agreed, and she had also agreed to Ao Tian's dangerous conditions, she needed to milk this guy for all he was worth.
"If you say it's okay, then it's okay. Even becoming a Title Douluo in a day is fine." Ao Tian was somewhat speechless. This girl, Xiao Wu, really treated Zhu Zhuqing as a sister to help.
Is the friendship between women really that easy to establish?
"Alright then, thank you, Sister Xiao Wu." Zhu Zhuqing said.
She wasn't stupid; a little thought made her realize Xiao Wu was doing this for her own good.
Xiao Wu pulled Zhu Zhuqing and started walking. "Let's go! I'm an expert at shopping, let me share some tips..."
Ao Tian and Gu Yuena exchanged a glance behind them, shaking their heads with smiles. Xiao Wu really had gotten into being a big sister.
The four of them left the hotel and began to stroll around Soto City.
The three girls wore veils and masks. After all, there were too many people on the streets, and without them, they might not even get to shop.
Soto City lived up to its reputation as a major city, with bustling scenes everywhere. Even Spirit Hall had a main hall-level branch set up here.
Life here was clearly much faster-paced than in the smaller cities. Many people hurried along, but there were also those, like Ao Tian and the others, who were out for a leisurely stroll.
Xiao Wu specifically led Zhu Zhuqing towards the jewelry and clothing stores, with Ao Tian and Gu Yuena following behind.
After only two hours of shopping, Xiao Wu had already bought several sets of clothes for herself and a few for Zhu Zhuqing.
She didn't have any money, so naturally, she was spending Ao Tian's.
In her words, "I slept with you tonight, so I have to make some money back."
Zhu Zhuqing had tried to pay several times, but Xiao Wu always stopped her, making her feel a little embarrassed.
She secretly told herself that when she received her Soul Master subsidy next month, she would definitely pay Ao Tian back.
Before, she hadn't interacted much with Ao Tian and thought he was just a playboy. But now, she found that he was different from ordinary playboys. He was upright and didn't have any of those bad intentions.
"Hey, Ao Tian, look over there," Xiao Wu suddenly called out, pointing in a direction.
Ao Tian followed her gaze and landed on a somewhat dilapidated, inconspicuous shop.
The shop's sign was rather special. It depicted a pattern that Ao Tian was very familiar with: a sword, a hammer, and a Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon.
Xiao Wu also recognized the Spirit Hall's insignia, which was why she'd exclaimed in surprise.
To think a shop would use the Spirit Hall's mark... She was very curious about what kind of establishment this was.
Ao Tian's heart skipped a beat. "Let's go in and take a look."
He remembered some important things he needed to verify.
The group arrived at the shop's entrance. The door was open, but the interior was dimly lit. Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing couldn't make out the scene inside because of the poor lighting. However, Ao Tian and Gu Yuena could see a familiar figure.
Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing stepped into the shop first, and then they heard a familiar voice haggling with someone. They saw Tang San.
"Tang San, what are you doing here?" Xiao Wu cried out in surprise.
Tang San turned around abruptly, his gaze immediately falling on Xiao Wu and the others as they entered.
He revealed a smile, and finally his gaze landed on Gu Yuena. Even though Gu Yuena wore a veil, how could he not recognize that familiar figure?
"You've come, as expected," Tang San said with a smile.
In his right hand, he held a crystal the size of a human head. The crystal wasn't pretty, with large patches of dark yellow impurities inside, making it look like a low-quality crystal.
He should have been discussing the price of this item with the shop owner just now.
Not far behind Tang San, a middle-aged man, appearing to be around fifty years old and of sturdy build, lay on a worn-out recliner, eyes closed, swaying slightly. The creaking sounds of the dilapidated recliner filled the air.
This middle-aged man had a rather peculiar appearance. His face was flat, his hooked nose was prominent, and his face was long, resembling the sole of a shoe. He exuded a hint of cunning.
He had been leisurely haggling with Tang San with his eyes closed, but when Ao Tian and the others entered, he opened his eyes to take a look.
Upon discovering that the newcomers were just a few kids, he weakly said, "Just browse."
After speaking, he was about to close his eyes, but then his gaze quickly froze on Tang San's waist.
"Where did you get this belt?" he asked in surprise.
"My teacher gave it to me. Do you recognize it?" Tang San asked with a puzzled look.
The middle-aged man's expression was strange. He muttered to himself, "You're actually his disciple? Then I'll give you this broken stone for free."
"Do you know my teacher?" Tang San asked.
"Why are you asking so many questions? Take it and leave. Don't disturb my sleep," the middle-aged man waved his hand and lay back down, his tone somewhat impatient.
Tang San didn't say anything further. He silently placed two bags of Gold Soul Coins on a nearby table and then walked out.
"Let's go," Ao Tian said, leading Xiao Wu and the others out.
Tang San turned to look at Ao Tian and the others and said, "I'm very happy that you're able to come to Shrek Academy. Have you found a place to stay? If not..."
Ao Tian reached out and interrupted Tang San, saying, "No need, we've already checked into a hotel."
Tang San looked at Gu Yuena and said, "Since we've met here, how about we arrange to go to Shrek Academy together tomorrow?"
"No need, we'll go ourselves," Gu Yuena said. Her tone was as cold as ever when addressing Tang San, and she showed no emotion.
Tang San was helpless and said with a wry smile, "Alright then, we'll see each other at Shrek Academy tomorrow."
With that, he turned and left.
Gu Yuena still treated him the same as before, and Tang San was also very helpless.
Ao Tian suddenly turned his head and looked at the corner at the end of the street, where a burly figure wearing a black cloak flashed past.
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