Zhu Zhuqing glanced at Dai Mubai and suddenly found him very hypocritical.
Abandoning his fiancée and fleeing the Star Luo Empire to avoid responsibility.
Living a life of debauchery and indulgence at Shrek Academy.
And now he was pretending to be deeply affectionate? "Heh!"
She let out a cold laugh.
Zhu Zhuqing managed to get up on her own, stumbling towards the cafeteria.
Previously, she had no choice.
Now that she had a better target, she didn't want anything to do with someone like Dai Mubai.
Dai Mubai watched Zhu Zhuqing's departing back, his expression a mix of emotions.
Guilt, anger, confusion… Oscar and Ma Hongjun exchanged glances. There was a story here!
But seeing Dai Mubai's unusual state, they didn't dare to say anything.
Supporting each other, they shuffled towards the cafeteria.
Tang Lan also approached Xiao Wu and offered her a hand.
Xiao Wu happily took Tang Lan's hand, stood up, and then jumped onto his back, waving her little hands—
"Giddy up!"
Tang Lan smiled indulgently, lifted her by the backside, and walked towards the cafeteria.
He stopped to look at Tang San as he passed.
Tang San decisively shook his head—he still had some pride and didn't need Tang Lan's help.
Tang Lan was merely going through the motions; he nodded and quickly moved on.
He soon caught up to Zhu Zhuqing, and just as he was about to pass her, Zhu Zhuqing stumbled and fell towards the ground.
What a coincidence! Although Zhu Zhuqing fell in the opposite direction, Tang Lan swiftly moved forward and held her shoulder with one hand.
"Th-thank you," Zhu Zhuqing said softly. "I can walk by myself, you can let go…"
Xiao Wu jumped off Tang Lan's back and supported Zhu Zhuqing from the other side.
"Oh, we're a team now."
"Let's go!"
"To the cafeteria for grub!"
Zhu Zhuqing didn't refuse either.
Tang Lan changed from an arm around her to supporting her.
And Zhu Zhuqing, perhaps too tired, didn't notice.
She didn't say anything until they were seated in the cafeteria.
Or rather, not quite. [Host has gained Zhu Zhuqing's favor, pulling her away from Dai Mubai to become the first choice, causing Tang San to lose the support of the Nether White Tiger. Seize a small portion of Tang San's luck!]
[Reward: "2000-year External Soul Bone: Double Pupil"!]
Oh? The second external soul bone on the Soul Master Dream Ranking?
Even though it's only 2000 years old.
But the reason external soul bones are so sought after is their "growth potential"! Look at Tang San.
His external soul bone, the Eight Spider Lances, went from being used by a Rank 3 Soul Elder all the way to godhood, evolving into the divine artifact, the Sea God's Eight Wings.
You can see how precious external soul bones are.
After quickly finishing his meal, Tang Lan made an excuse and returned to the dormitory first.
'System, bring out the reward!'
A ball of light appeared out of thin air, containing an eye-shaped crystal that emitted a purple glow.
It's not a pair?
Excellent!
I can get another external soul bone for my eyes!
Without hesitation,
He directly placed the Double Pupil onto his left eye.
Then, he decisively activated his Blue Silver Domain, his consciousness retreating into the various Blue Silver Grass.
Blocking most of the connection to his main body.
—The process of fusing an external soul bone is not pleasant.
Even so,
Tang Lan's left eyeball still felt swollen, sore, and hot.
If he had to endure that directly. Tsk! Just thinking about it sent shivers down his spine.
After more than an hour, his left eyeball returned to normal.
Tang Lan's consciousness then returned to his body, and he blinked.
The soul bone skill appeared in his mind—Copy! Copy a soul skill and store it in the Double Pupil, releasing it instantly when needed.
It was equivalent to a "custom skill slot."
But don't forget, external soul bones can grow.
As the Double Pupil's age evolved, the scope of what could be copied would also increase.
Soul skills, self-created soul skills, even others' skills.
And even… Copying a spirit!
Using one spirit as two, a man-made twin spirit! Tang Lan was very satisfied with this.
He activated the soul bone skill, Copy,
Storing the Life Soul's Blue Silver Emperor's third soul skill—Life Burial—in his Double Pupil.
This soul skill was already powerful, and before, he needed to activate his spirit and soul ring to release it.
Now, he could instantly cast it. Even a Titled Douluo would be bound before they could do anything.
Tang Lan was very satisfied.
"Knock, knock, knock—"
A knock came at the door.
"Enter."
The dormitory door opened, and Dai Mubai, with his golden hair, walked in.
"Xiao Lan, I'm not disturbing you, am I?"
"It's fine." Tang Lan asked doubtfully, "Did you come here for something?"
Dai Mubai pursed his lips.
The reason he came was because he had just seen… But he found it hard to mention, his past experiences—too embarrassing.
This made it difficult for him to speak.
After a few seconds of silence.
He changed his tune, "I'm also ready to move back. Can you help build a dormitory for me too?"
"This matter, simple."
Tang Lan snapped his fingers. Outside, there was a sound of dense friction, along with Oscar's "Holy crap!"
"Done," Tang Lan said. "Anything else?"
Dai Mubai shook his head.
He turned and left, closing the door himself.
Tang Lan let out a sneer.
His own fiancée, and he couldn't bring himself to fight for her.
Serves him right to have her snatched away.
It's good this way, though.
If Dai Mubai had confessed, it would have been difficult for him to answer.
Now… Heh heh heh! Tang Lan opened the Blue King and poured out the parts he had hammered that afternoon, beginning to assemble them.
A heavy, massive killing weapon was gradually taking shape.
The gun was 1447.8 mm long, with the single barrel alone being 736.7 mm, accounting for half the length.
It was none other than the M107A1 semi-automatic anti-materiel sniper rifle!
The famous Barrett, also known as the 'Cannon'!
One of the most powerful sniper rifles in the world!
Its effective range was 1850 meters, with a maximum range of 2500 meters.
The original M3 optical 10x super aiming scope couldn't be made due to limitations in conditions.
But there was no rush.
Tang Lan had the Blue Silver Domain, allowing him to aim directly with his spiritual power, which was equivalent to having an aimbot.
Additionally,
Tang Lan reconfigured a batch of gunpowder, striving to restore the Barrett's power as much as possible.
The specialized sniper armor-piercing rounds were a full 99mm.
It was about as wide as Tang Lan's palm.
After it was loaded,
Xiao Wu sneaked over and her eyes lit up when she saw the handsome Barrett sniper rifle! The Uzi was only a little bigger than the Python revolver, but its power was so much greater.
This behemoth looked formidable!
"Brother! Is this another toy for me?" Xiao Wu asked excitedly.
Tang Lan, however, pushed her head down, preventing her from getting closer.
—He hadn't even played with it himself yet!
"This thing's power is too great."
"If it hits someone, it'll shatter them."
"I'll get you one after you've trained."
Xiao Wu flinched upon hearing this! Shattering someone?
Even with her Eight-Section Fall, she couldn't achieve that effect.
Could this Soul Tool do that?
She became even more interested!
She immediately pestered Tang Lan, acting spoiled.
It made Tang Lan's bones go soft.
"Alright, alright!" Tang Lan compromised. "I'll take you to test it tomorrow. If it's okay, I'll build you a new one."
"Yay!" Xiao Wu cheered. "Brother is the best! I want a pink one!"
Tang Lan smiled dotingly.
Xiao Wu, the little joy of his life, was someone he could never refuse.
The next morning.
Xiao Wu had dragged Tang Lan to the dining hall for breakfast very early.
However,
someone was even earlier, already clearing away dishes.
Tang Lan wasn't surprised to see Zhu Zhuqing.
"Ning Rongrong, you're here early too?" Tang Lan asked, surprised.
This made Ning Rongrong quite unhappy.
What did he mean by "too"? Zhu Zhuqing was also here, why wasn't he surprised by her? If it were in the past, she would have already started yelling.
But now… She tossed her head and walked away.
This princess won't argue with you!
Tang Lan was a bit surprised, had she mellowed out?
"That's strange," Xiao Wu also commented. "I was ready to protect you, Brother, but I didn't expect her not to react?"
"Can't people reform?" Tang Lan teased. "Hurry up and eat. Teacher Shao! Not so much meat!"
"Mine too, a little less!" Xiao Wu quickly added.
This time they reminded him early, so the two didn't have to walk leaning on the wall.
They left the cafeteria,
Zhu Zhuqing hadn't left yet and approached with a cat-like gait.
"Do you need something?" Tang Lan asked.
"Your movement technique yesterday was very good, can you teach me?" Zhu Zhuqing got straight to the point.
She's interested in Lingbo Weibu? Understandable.
A movement technique like this, which excels at evasion and repositioning, is a fatal attraction for agility-type soul masters.
But… Tang Lan and Zhu Zhuqing don't have any relationship right now.
He definitely couldn't teach her for free.
"Lingbo Weibu is my self-created soul skill. What price will you pay for me to teach you?" Tang Lan asked.
Zhu Zhuqing fell silent.
She had fled the Star Luo Empire and come to Shrek Academy alone.
Besides the clothes she was wearing, she had nothing else.
But… Sell herself to exchange for a self-created soul skill?
She couldn't do that.
"Sorry to bother you."
Zhu Zhuqing apologized and turned to leave.
Tang Lan didn't try to stop her.
Xiao Wu's reaction, however, was a bit subtle.
"Zhuqing asked me quite a bit about your affairs, brother."
"She's probably interested in you."
"Brother, how about I play matchmaker for you?"
Tang Lan looked down.
Xiao Wu tried her best to put on a "sincere" expression.
But after spending six years together, how could Tang Lan not see through her probing? "Sure," Tang Lan said. "I'll be counting on you for my lifelong happiness!"
Xiao Wu's mouth pouted! Just as she expected!
Brother likes voluptuous girls too! She bared her teeth on the spot and said, "Brother, you're the worst!"
Flipping her ponytail, she trotted away.
Tang Lan didn't chase after her.
If you don't say what you mean, don't blame him for pretending not to understand.
—He wouldn't indulge that bad habit.
To be honest.
Xiao Wu was very cute, and he had decided she was the one.
But!
Zhu Zhuqing was such an exceptional girl; he didn't want to let her go either.
Ning Rongrong… That would be discussed later.
Although the Douluo Continent primarily practiced monogamy, neither of the two great empires had any explicit regulations.
The number of spouses one could have depended entirely on their own means.
He slowly made his way to the training ground.
Along the way, he encountered Dai Mubai, Oscar, and Tang San, who were heading to eat.
Ma Hongjun lagged behind again.
Tang Lan's emotions remained steady.
If this fatty didn't put in the effort, Shrek's Seven Devils would just have one more member. He arrived at the training ground.
Xiao Wu saw him from afar, snorted, and turned her head away.
She ignored Tang Lan.
Tang Lan raised an eyebrow. Did she think he had no temper? He turned a corner,
and approached Zhu Zhuqing, drawing Ning Rongrong's curious gaze – there was gossip to be had!
Yesterday she was the one being gossiped about; today, she was getting to gossip about someone else.
Fair enough!
Zhu Zhuqing's cool gaze shifted towards him, inquiring about Tang Lan's intentions.
"I can teach you Lingbo Weibu," Tang Lan said. "I plan to start a sect. If you join my sect, besides Lingbo Weibu, I can also teach you the Undying Seal Method and the Dragon Catching Hand."
This was the plan Tang Lan had devised last night.
His cultivation techniques and firearms were revolutionary for the Douluo Continent.
Hiding them, like Tang San did, would not maximize their benefits.
But revealing them carried the risk of being exploited.
Therefore, he would establish a sect!
The concept of sects was deeply ingrained in the Douluo Continent.
Once you joined a sect, you belonged to it in life and death.
Furthermore,
sect secret techniques were not to be easily passed on! Even though Tang Lan displayed monstrous talent, Tang Hao still hadn't taught him skills like the Haotian Nine Absolute Arts or the Great Sumeru Hammer.
They could only be taught with the permission of the Clear Sky School.
Otherwise,
it would be considered betrayal of the sect, and bounties could be openly placed, and pursuit authorized!
Thus,
Tang Lan's techniques and firearms would maximize his benefits while minimizing the risk of them being leaked.
It was a brilliant plan.
"The Undying Seal Method and Dragon Catching Hand you mentioned, are those also your self-created soul skills?" Zhu Zhuqing asked for confirmation.
Tang Lan nodded.
"Undying Seal Method can convert all soul power from attacks into my own for a short time."
"It can weaken attack damage and replenish myself."
"As for Dragon Catching Hand…"
Tang Lan's gaze shifted, landing on Xiao Wu, who was eavesdropping with an erect ear.
He grabbed and pulled! "Roar—"
A golden, coiling dragon wrapped around her waist, pulling her flying back towards Tang Lan, who scooped her up.
"This technique for retrieving objects from a distance can also temporarily restrain enemies," Tang Lan explained.
Zhu Zhuqing's eyes lit up! Tang Lan's talent was exceptionally rare!
Most importantly, "I can learn all these self-created soul skills?" Zhu Zhuqing confirmed.
Tang Lan didn't answer.
Stroking Xiao Wu's ear, he said, "Show your roommates."
"Hmph! You only remember me now?"
Although sulking,
Xiao Wu still used Lingbo Weibu, her form turning into several ghostly afterimages, making her unpredictable.
Then, she reached out and grabbed Zhu Zhuqing from a distance! "Chirp—"
This time, the golden coiling dragon was much thinner than Tang Lan's.
It tugged Zhu Zhuqing forward a few steps before dissipating.
Though not as domineering, it still had a control effect!
It really could be learned!
Light bloomed in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes! "If you don't fear the trouble behind me, I can join your sect!"
"Oh?" Tang Lan prompted, "What trouble? Tell me about it."
Zhu Zhuqing didn't hesitate and recounted her story.
"I come from the noble Zhu family of the Star Luo Empire. My family's spirit, the Netherworld Spirit Cat, has a spirit fusion skill, 'Netherworld White Tiger,' with the Star Luo Empire royal family's Dai family's spirit, the White Tiger, passed down through generations."
"Because of this, the descendants of the Zhu and Dai families are betrothed from childhood to cultivate feelings and increase the compatibility of their spirit fusion skill."
"My family arranged for Dai Mubai to be my betrothed."
Good heavens! This bombshell was so shocking to Xiao Wu that she forgot to be angry.
She blurted out, "So Zhuqing, you came this time to find…"
She stopped herself in time.
Zhu Zhuqing didn't mind, and nodded generously, then shook her head.
"Originally yes, but not anymore."
As she spoke, she looked directly at Tang Lan.
It was self-evident.
Xiao Wu's nascent curiosity instantly vanished – I considered you a good sister, and you want to steal my brother!
Suddenly!
Ning Rongrong posed a soul-searching question, drawing Xiao Wu's attention back.
She only heard—
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