That night, Xiao Lin and his group arrived at the brightly lit Heaven Dou City and went to the entrance of the Divine Source Treasure Auction.
However, before they even entered, Yu Tianheng and his group also arrived at the gate.
"What's going on with this auction?"
Every major family had invitation letters—yet they were the only ones without one.
"Xiao Lin, you guys are here too."
Seeing them, Yu Tianheng walked forward to greet them.
Noticing that Xiao Lin's group was fairly large, Yu Tianheng handed over an invitation letter.
"Yanyan and I only need one. You can have the extras."
One invitation could be used by two people. Xiao Lin only had three, but that was just enough.
Xiao Lin's four people, plus Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing—exactly six.
"Hey, you guys are here too."
From a distance came the voices of the Shi brothers.
They arrived together with Ye Lingling, Yufeng, and Oslo.
"Yufeng and Oslo are short one invitation—good thing we came here to find you."
Ye Lingling smiled slightly, glanced at Yu Tianheng's invitation, and directly spoke.
"Then let's go together. When we get inside, if I spot something suitable for you, I'll tell you."
Seeing that the Emperor Battle Team members had all arrived, Xiao Lin led them into the auction hall together.
The moment they walked in, Ning Rongrong wrapped her arm around Xiao Lin's.
"Brother Xiao Lin, let's get a private box."
She acted like a spoiled child at his side.
"I don't mind."
Xiao Lin turned to look at Tang San—he actually wanted to team up with Tang San to hunt for hidden treasures.
But at that moment, Tang San and Xiao Wu were chatting happily.
"Brother Xiao Lin, you're the best. I brought a lot of money today. Whatever you want, just say it. If it's not enough, I'll have my dad send more."
A sweet smile bloomed on Ning Rongrong's delicate face, then she turned toward Zhu Zhuqing.
Seeing Zhu Zhuqing standing with Tang Ni, Ning Rongrong's lips curled upwards, revealing a mischievous little-devil smile.
Hehe—foolish Zhu Zhuqing. Men are things you fight for.
"Zhu Zhuqing, so you're here!"
Suddenly, a furious voice sounded near Xiao Lin's ear.
Turning his head, he saw Dai Mubai's trio and Yu Xiaogang standing in front of Zhu Zhuqing.
At this moment, Dai Mubai's group stared wide-eyed at Tang Ni beside Zhu Zhuqing.
Tang Ni's tall figure and cold temperament completely captivated them, making them unable to look away.
They had seen many beauties, but someone like Tang Ni—they had never seen before.
"Why can't I be here? If the Dai family can have invitations, can't the Zhu family?"
Zhu Zhuqing responded coldly and turned to leave with Tang Ni.
"Zhu Zhuqing, don't be ungrateful. Do you think you'll be safe just because you're not by my side?"
Dai Mubai sneered. In the royal struggle of the Dai family, if any prince could easily escape the bloodshed, he wouldn't have had to flee to Heaven Dou Empire.
"I will protect Zhu Zhuqing."
Tang Ni spoke calmly.
"You? Hahahahaha…"
Hearing her reply, Dai Mubai burst into unrestrained laughter.
"Just relying on you?"
Although he admitted she was beautiful, judging from her appearance she was definitely younger than him.
Which meant that even if she had great talent, she couldn't possibly be stronger than him.
Let alone stronger than Davis.
"Why not?"
Tang Ni coldly snorted.
In an instant—a soul master of the Soul Ancestor level erupted with power, golden light bursting from her entire body.
Dai Mubai's eyes instantly widened.
Only then did he realize—this girl younger than him had soul power far beyond his own.
At least level 45 or above.
For a moment, Dai Mubai backed down.
Because he understood—no ordinary person could reach level 45 at such an age.
And her martial soul was clearly no weaker than his White Tiger.
Feeling the fluctuations of her power, Dai Mubai's trio no longer dared look at Tang Ni the way they had before.
Yet Tang Ni's release of power didn't just affect Dai Mubai. Yu Xiaogang's eyes lit up instantly.
He found her!
He had finally found someone who could defeat Xiao Lin.
If this girl entered his tutelage and received his full guidance—
Her future would be limitless.
Yu Xiaogang even felt his Luo Sanpao tremble fearfully within his martial soul.
Luo Sanpao had never feared another martial soul.
Even Liu Erlong's Fire Dragon didn't make him afraid.
But with just a release of spirit power, Luo Sanpao trembled.
Which proved—this girl's martial soul was absolutely a super martial soul.
Possibly even above the Golden Holy Dragon.
Thinking that, Yu Xiaogang's eyes gleamed and he rushed forward.
"Hello, student. I am Master Yu Xiaogang. Have you taken a master before?"
He revealed his identity directly—believing that this girl would definitely respect it.
But Tang Ni, after spending so much time around Xiao Lin's group, had already heard of Yu Xiaogang.
Wasn't this the waste-of-a-man Xiao Lin's group always mocked?
Sometimes even she couldn't help but laugh when they mocked him.
Seeing her faint frown, Yu Xiaogang feared hesitation and quickly spoke again:
"Though you haven't revealed your martial soul, allow me to guess."
"If I'm not mistaken, your martial soul should be a top-tier dragon type. Judging by that golden glow, it should be a Golden Dragon."
Hearing that, Tang Ni was visibly startled.
She hadn't expected the so-called trash they mocked to actually guess correctly.
Seeing he had shocked her, Yu Xiaogang's smile widened uncontrollably.
He had once investigated books concerning the Golden Holy Dragon and discovered references to the Golden Dragon—a top-tier soul beast.
"Truthfully, I am extremely knowledgeable about dragon-type soul beasts. If you become my disciple, I guarantee I can make you the strongest on the continent."
On the surface, Yu Xiaogang remained calm, but inwardly he was ecstatic.
Indeed—everyone would naturally be stunned by his wisdom.
Xiao Lin only turned against him due to unexpected circumstances—how could he have known Xiao Lin was Tang Hao's son?
Hmph. The world believed Xiao Lin was Xiao Yan's son.
But Xiao Yan never existed. Only Lin Dong.
Xiao Lin was Tang Hao's son.
Yu Xiaogang snorted inwardly, fully confident in his "truth."
Besides, the Golden Dragon possessed the power of extremes.
If she followed the Clear Sky Douluo's spirit ring path—selecting only strength-enhancing rings—she would become the next Clear Sky Douluo.
"What use are you?"
Tang Ni asked coldly, though a hint of curiosity laced her voice.
She wondered why this person Xiao Lin mocked so often seemed so pathetic.
His fate was terrible—countless chances to overturn destiny, yet repeatedly wasted by this idiot.
(Yes, she had also learned the word "idiot.")
Yu Xiaogang didn't notice the tone at all.
"Do you know how your martial soul should be cultivated?"
He lifted his chin proudly, waiting for Tang Ni to ask.
But at that moment, Ning Rongrong's voice came from beside him:
"Tang Ni, Zhu Zhuqing, the auction is about to start."
Yu Xiaogang turned toward the voice and immediately saw two familiar figures:
Xiao Lin and Tang San.
Both of them looked at Yu Xiaogang with half-smiles—as if watching a clown.
That look—Yu Xiaogang would never forget.
He suddenly remembered what had happened at Nuoding Academy.
Back then, Xiao Lin and Tang San had worn the same expression.
Blood rushed through Yu Xiaogang's body, his face flushed red, and he panted like a raging bull.
(End of Chapter)