Additional chapter for 100 powerstones
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But since there was no hiding it anymore, Tang San quickly came up with a countermeasure in his heart.
He forcefully recalled the treasure, holding it in his left hand while drawing the divine sword from his belt with his right.
With a flick of his wrist, the blade pointed straight at Dugu Bo as he shouted coldly:
"Old man, these two are divine artifacts—one for offense, one for defense!
You think you can so much as shake them?"
As soon as Tang San finished speaking, Dugu Bo reacted as though he had seen some terrifying monster.
The pressure of a titled Douluo vanished instantly. He even staggered back several steps before barely regaining his balance, his eyes filled with shock and horror.
Seeing Dugu Bo so disheveled, Tang San thought his bluff had worked. He sneered:
"Heh… A Titled Douluo, yet such a coward? Pathetic! Teacher, let's go."
With that, Tang San carried the two treasures in both hands, shot a glance at the Heaven Dou teaching committee and Dugu Bo's group, then turned and walked away.
He had already memorized every face in the crowd. The humiliation of today… all of them had earned their death warrants!
The day he fully understood these treasures would be the day he came to collect!
Aside from the Shrek crew, even Prince Xue Xing and the three teaching advisors dared not utter a word after seeing Dugu Bo so thoroughly terrified.
Just as Tang San and the others were about to leave, Dugu Bo, who had finally calmed himself, spoke up again:
"Wait!"
The group paused, and Tang San's heart skipped a beat.
That whole display just now had been entirely thanks to the treasure absorbing power on its own.
If the old man really tried to seize them now, with only a few Soul Sages on his side, they wouldn't be able to resist at all.
No—he had to stay calm now more than ever. He couldn't let anything slip!
Gritting his teeth, Tang San turned around and faced Dugu Bo, deliberately raising the treasure in front of him. With a ferocious expression, he barked:
"What? Still want to taste the power of a divine artifact, old fool?!"
But Dugu Bo's gaze wasn't on the gourd-shaped vessel.
Instead, he stared at the longsword in Tang San's right hand, his voice trembling:
"The Dull Blade in your hand… was it given to you by that lord?"
There was no mistaking it—the weapon this boy held was identical to the Dull Blade wielded by that being!
Compared to the treasure, what truly terrified him was that lord…
If that weapon truly came from that individual, it spoke volumes about their relationship.
And the boy also claimed the vessel was a divine gift—which Dugu Bo now fully believed.
His own attacks had felt like insects trying to shake a tree—utterly powerless before such a divine artifact.
Only that lord could bestow such miraculous treasures!
Now, all he wanted was to clarify things… and beg for forgiveness.
He had actually offended someone trusted by that being…
Thinking of how that lord had once kindly helped him and his granddaughter purge their martial soul poison, Dugu Bo was filled with deep regret.
This time, he had truly committed an unforgivable sin…
Dull Blade?
Tang San looked at the longsword in his hand. That name… actually fit quite well.
But this "lord" the old man was talking about—just who was he?
Could he be the true master of these treasures?
That thought made Tang San grip the items even tighter.
"I am the true master of these treasures!"
He roared in his heart.
No matter what lord the old man spoke of, the treasures were in his hands now—they were his!
"That's right. They were given to me by that lord. Are you convinced now?"
Tang San said coldly, following Dugu Bo's lead in the conversation.
He wasn't stupid. As long as he left this place, he had a thousand ways to disappear from everyone's eyes.
He'd already decided: once he escaped this danger, he'd go deep into the mountains and cultivate alone.
He wouldn't come out until he reached Titled Douluo rank or fully understood these artifacts!
As for Xiao Wu…
Forget it. Sentiment can wait—strength comes first!
He would treat her well after he returned as a powerful man.
Tang San had no intention of taking Xiao Wu with him.
The more people, the more exposed he'd be. Playing it safe was better.
And who knew if Xiao Wu might get ideas about the treasures…
He'd lived two lives already—he knew better than to test people's hearts~
"I, Dugu Bo, am ashamed. I have wronged you, my lord…"
"Hmph~"
Seeing that Dugu Bo had completely lost his will to fight, Tang San knew the situation was under control. He immediately stored the treasures in his belt.
"Your Highness, please come in. The Chief and the others are waiting inside."
Just as Dugu Bo lowered his head in regret and Tang San was preparing to quietly slip away, a voice rang out from outside. Several figures walked in one after another.
"Eh? Why are there so many people here? Hello, everyone~"
"Eh? Grandpa and your granddaughter are here too~
"Oh no! You're that…!"
Paimon was naturally drawn to lively crowds. Seeing the packed hall, she wasn't scared at all. Instead, she beamed and greeted everyone brightly.
But as she looked around, she spotted many familiar faces.
Dugu Bo, Dugu Yan… and those bad guys!
Especially that one she had marked on her blacklist—the worst of the worst!
She let out a loud shriek and pointed her small finger at Tang San.
Though a long time had passed, little Paimon had learned the art of holding grudges from that sultry big sister in Mondstadt. She absolutely would not forget these villains.
"We didn't know the lord had arrived. Prince Xue Xing humbly begs forgiveness…"
"We didn't realize the lord and the crown prince were visiting our humble courtyard. Please forgive our lack of hospitality…"
"My lord, I have sinned…"
The tense atmosphere in the hall completely shifted with the arrival of Aether and the others.
Prince Xue Xing, the three teaching advisors, and even the dejected Dugu Bo all cupped their hands and bowed. Dugu Yan and Xue Beng also bowed their heads.
On Shrek's side, apart from Yu Xiaogang, Flender, Qin Ming, and a few instructors who looked surprised—
Zhao Wuji and the rest of the Shrek Seven Devils instinctively backed away, their bodies trembling uncontrollably, wishing they could crawl into a hole…
"…"
Aether waved his hand at them casually. Dugu Bo he could understand—but why did it seem like everyone knew him?
"My lord, please have a seat,"
Prince Xue Xing, ever shrewd, acted as though nothing had happened earlier.
He ignored the Shrek group completely and smiled warmly as he gestured for Aether to sit.
"No need for formality. I came here to—"
"My lord, I have sinned!"
Before Aether could finish, Dugu Bo suddenly shoved Prince Xue Xing aside, dropped to one knee, and pleaded for forgiveness.
"…Old man, what's going on?"
Aether stared at Dugu Bo, whose face was contorted like he was about to cry. He was completely confused.
"My lord, I didn't know he was your friend. I offended him just now. Please punish me…"
As he spoke, Dugu Bo pointed toward Tang San.
If earlier he had believed Tang San only mostly, now he was fully convinced!
The lord had come in person for that kid…
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