One month later, at the gate of Tiandou City.
The city walls here were a hundred meters high, all built from the hardest granite. Both atop and below the walls, soldiers patrolled. Clad in heavy armor and wielding long spears, their faces hidden by helmets, their formidable presence exuded a killing intent that spoke to their elite training.
"Brat, you really know how to trouble me." At the city gate, an elder in a dark green robe was posting notices on the bulletin board, next to him was Cheng Xiao, sticking up a huge advertisement.
To maximize exposure for the academy he had founded, Cheng Xiao, after some thought, had come out with Dugu Bo to post the advertisements.
One large poster and several smaller ones completely covered all other notices on the board.
"I didn't do anything! Weren't you the one who volunteered to help me?" Cheng Xiao, after posting the large ad carefully, stepped aside with satisfaction and smiled:
"Hiring—Seven Star Academy Senior Soul Master Institute, newly established. Recruiting teachers, mentors, and some support staff. Teachers must have at least Soul King level, mentors at least Soul Emperor level, support staff no requirement. Upon hiring, treatment will be generous."
"Note: Although the academy is newly established, it is backed by a powerful Elite Douluo-level expert. All teachers, mentors, and support staff joining will be under the protection of this Douluo-level expert."
Academy address: North Tiandou City, Prosperous Street, No. 79.
Once posted, this notice immediately caused a huge stir. Being able to receive protection from an Elite Douluo was incredible—Elite Douluos were among the top-tier forces on the continent!
As a result, many high-level soul masters in Tiandou City were drawn in, and some even began promoting it widely.
Through word-of-mouth, the city gate became bustling, and many families and academies who had posted ads were baffled, watching as the large advertisement completely covered their notices.
If they remembered correctly, their ads were on that board too…
After posting the advertisements, Cheng Xiao and Dugu Bo separated. Dugu Bo had other academy matters to attend to, so he left shortly after.
Not long after, Cheng Xiao, walking along the street, noticed a girl with long scorpion whip-like hair confronting a young man. Many onlookers had gathered, and out of curiosity, Cheng Xiao approached.
"Tailong, haven't you had enough?" Xiao Wu said, hands on her waist, teeth gritted.
The young man, about 1.8 meters tall with broad shoulders, short chestnut hair, and gleaming eyes, said in a pompous tone:"Xiao Wu, just agree to me. I promise I'll treat you well. Please trust me."
"Why are you so shameless?" Xiao Wu said coldly. "I told you, I don't like you, nor do I like Tang San. Can you stop bothering me?"
"Xiao Wu, I used to think you liked the young master, so you rejected me. But now that you don't, I have no reservations," Tailong said, his eyes flashing with lust as he stepped toward Xiao Wu.
"You're asking for death!" Xiao Wu's eyes glinted coldly. Three soul rings rose beneath her feet, and her entire body glowed pink.
"Xiao Wu, just give in to me!" Seeing her activate her Martial Soul, Tailong's eyes flashed, and he charged at her.
"Attacking a girl so shamelessly in broad daylight—isn't that a bit too disgraceful?"
Just as Tailong lunged forward, a youth enveloped in black smoke appeared before him. A hand, wrapped in black smoke, shot out and pressed on Tailong's shoulder. With a strong grip, Tailong's forward momentum was forcibly stopped.
Tailong's face darkened. In his subconscious, he believed that if one were strong enough, a female soul master would admire him—and this was his attempt to make Xiao Wu notice him.
"I advise you not to meddle. I am the young clan leader of the Li Clan, my grandfather is Titan, an 86-level Soul Douluo!" Bound and unable to move, Tailong knew the youth in front of him was far stronger.
The commotion was loud; soon the city guard would arrive. If he didn't leave, he would face trouble. Tailong didn't want to fail with the girl and then be severely scolded by his father and grandfather. So he shouted his family credentials, hoping the other would hesitate and leave.
"Oh? An 86-level Soul Douluo?" Cheng Xiao smiled. He tightened his grip on Tailong's shoulder. The fingers pressed harder, causing Tailong to grimace. Cheng Xiao said:"Your grandfather is an 86-level Soul Douluo, but you're not."
"You—!" Tailong's face visibly darkened. He glared at Cheng Xiao for a long time, unable to reply.
"Enough, stop. You still can't beat me." Cheng Xiao rolled his eyes and released his grip. Calmly, he said:"Go now. If you don't leave, the guards will come."
"Hmph!" Tailong didn't reply but snorted coldly. Rubbing his tingling shoulder, he left, muttering:"I won't let you off!"
Watching Tailong leave, Cheng Xiao shook his head. He paid no mind to the threat; even if Tailong's grandfather or great-grandfather arrived, it would only bolster the Shadow Legion's numbers.
As this thought crossed Cheng Xiao's mind, a pair of jade-like arms wrapped around his waist. Slightly stiffening, a soft, slightly tearful voice whispered:
"Y-you finally came… Didn't you promise to stay with me when you arrived at Tiandou City?"
"Alright, I'm here now, aren't I?" Cheng Xiao slowly turned to look down at Xiao Wu, who buried herself against his chest, smiling:
"You're too late!" Xiao Wu pouted. "I protest your habit of waiting until the last moment."
"Cough, cough…" Cheng Xiao coughed awkwardly, rubbing her head. Trying to divert the topic, he said:"How about we go have lunch? I haven't eaten yet…"
"I won't." Xiao Wu pressed her head against his chest, arms wrapped around his waist. Softly she murmured:"I don't want to part so soon. After lunch, you'll leave again. I just want to hold you a little longer… just a little…"
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