The instant Dai Mubai released his Soul Rings, Tang San's eyes had already become as sharp as an eagle's.
He suddenly stepped forward and shielded Xiao Wu behind him. Heaven Mysterious Technique circulated at full force within his body, counteracting the powerful pressure bearing down on them.
His left hand was quietly concealed within his wide sleeve, several iron nails gleaming with a cold, eerie light already secured between his fingers.
His right hand hung slightly at his side, with a faint trace of pale-blue Soul Power swirling around his fingertips. It was the sign that his Mysterious Jade Hand was ready to strike at any moment.
Xiao Wu was unwilling to back down either. Her eyes burned with fierce fighting spirit.
The entire lobby of the Rose Hotel instantly became a powder keg. The confrontation between the three Soul Masters was on the verge of erupting!
The air seemed to solidify, almost making it difficult to breathe. The only movement was the silent flickering of the three Soul Rings around Dai Mubai, radiating a cold and intimidating pressure.
Outside the center of this storm, in the most inconspicuous corner of the lobby, Lin Xia remained standing calmly, still holding Zhu Zhuqing's cool hand, which was no longer trembling.
With the fingertips of his other hand, he discreetly adjusted the angle of the "button" hidden inside his clothes, ensuring that the tiny crystal lens of the Soul Tool clearly captured everything: Dai Mubai's Martial Soul possession, the release of his Soul Rings, his arrogant and domineering behavior, and his complete disregard for the rules.
It also clearly captured the excited and gleeful expressions of the twin sisters beside him as they watched the spectacle unfold.
Zhu Zhuqing's gaze was as cold as ten-thousand-year-old ice, firmly fixed on Dai Mubai.
Watching him release the pressure of his Martial Soul without restraint merely over a hotel room and to show off in front of women, bullying two obviously younger Soul Masters with the strength of a Soul Elder, while the two alluring women beside him looked at him with admiration and excitement.
A deeply mocking smile appeared at the corner of Zhu Zhuqing's lips, cold to the extreme.
Was this the Third Prince of the Star Luo Empire?
Was this the man who had once been her nominal fiancé?
So foolish, so shallow, so arrogant, so accustomed to bullying those weaker than himself!
He was even inferior to the sinister Dai Weisi. At least Dai Weisi understood the value of patience and scheming!
The final trace of complicated emotion Zhu Zhuqing had harbored toward her past completely disappeared. What remained was nothing but pure contempt and a sense of relief.
She could no longer even feel anger. She only found the entire situation absurd and laughable.
Fortunately, she had met Brother Lin Xia. Fortunately, she had seen through him and was about to completely free herself from this useless man who was magnificent on the outside but rotten to the core!
Lin Xia clearly sensed the change in Zhu Zhuqing's emotions, from anger and coldness to utter contempt and disdain.
He understood perfectly. This scene had affected Zhu Zhuqing even more deeply than seeing Dai Mubai walking with the twins outside the hotel. This time, it was far more direct and undeniable.
It had completely exposed Dai Mubai's most disgraceful side in broad daylight.
Lin Xia slightly turned his head and spoke beside Zhu Zhuqing's ear in a voice only the two of them could hear, his tone carrying a hint of cold amusement.
"Zhuqing, take a good look. This is the true nature of your 'former' fiancé. Foolish, impulsive, arrogant, lustful, and completely oblivious to everyone around him. He seems determined to possess every single trait that a successor should never have. If the Star Luo Imperial Family really falls into the hands of someone like this... heh."
Lin Xia stopped there, but the meaning behind his words was obvious.
After a brief pause, he discreetly tapped the inside of his clothes with his finger, confirming that the recording Soul Tool was functioning perfectly.
"This 'gift'. I think it will make things very interesting at the negotiating table in the future."
Zhu Zhuqing said nothing. She simply tightened her grip on Lin Xia's hand. Her cold gaze swept over Dai Mubai before finally settling on Lin Xia's handsome, composed profile.
The contempt in her eyes quickly transformed into unwavering determination and absolute trust.
She nodded firmly.
Everything was understood without words.
In the center of the lobby, Dai Mubai's Evil Eyes were filled with the cruel amusement of a cat playing with a mouse as they locked onto Tang San and the furious Xiao Wu.
The oppressive might of the White Tiger Martial Soul was as immense as a mountain, while the radiance of his three Soul Rings was dazzling and cold.
"Kid, being a gentleman protecting a beauty isn't that easy."
Dai Mubai's voice sounded like cold metal scraping against metal.
"If you regret it now, kneel down and kowtow, then take that sharp-tongued little girlfriend of yours and get out of here immediately. It's not too late."
He made no attempt to conceal his interest in Xiao Wu or the greed in his gaze.
Tang San's body was like a drawn bowstring. Heaven Mysterious Technique circulated rapidly through his meridians, while the hidden weapons beneath his sleeves were ready to be unleashed.
He did not look at Dai Mubai again. Instead, he slightly turned his head toward Xiao Wu behind him, his voice low and firm, carrying an unquestionable resolve.
"Xiao Wu, step back."
The moment his words fell, a flash of purple suddenly appeared in Tang San's eyes.
The Purple Demon Eye was activated!
Although his aura was far weaker than that of Dai Mubai, who was at the Soul Elder level, it remained as steadfast as a rock, carrying an unyielding sharpness.
The confrontation was about to erupt completely in the very next instant!
Meanwhile, Lin Xia's recording Soul Tool had captured every detail, every exchange, and every expression perfectly.
It would become a sharp dagger capable of piercing straight through the dignity of the Star Luo Imperial Family and the stubborn rules of the Zhu Family.
"Why?!"
Xiao Wu's voice was as crisp as shattering glass, filled with grievance and undisguised anger at being looked down upon.
She stomped her foot fiercely, her chest rising and falling with anger as her long scorpion braid nearly whipped Tang San in the face.
"Who do you think you're looking down on?! I'll do it myself! I'm going to beat this arrogant bastard until he can't even recognize himself!"
Being shielded behind Tang San had hurt her pride, while his forceful attitude of standing up for her only made her angrier.
In her eyes, Tang San was showing that he did not believe in her strength and was taking away her right to fight!
However, contrary to Xiao Wu's expectations and everyone's expectations Tang San did not back down after hearing her protest.
Instead, his brows furrowed tightly, forming a deep crease between them.
He abruptly turned his head and gave Xiao Wu a stern look. His eyes carried an unquestionable command and a hint of almost obsessive possessiveness.
His voice suddenly rose, carrying a deliberately forceful, "manly" tone.
"This is between us men! Just stay there and watch!"
The words were like a thunderclap.
Not only did they leave Xiao Wu completely stunned, but even Lin Xia and Zhu Zhuqing in the corner were simultaneously struck by an overwhelming sense of absurdity.
The corner of Lin Xia's mouth twitched uncontrollably, and his grip on Zhu Zhuqing's hand tightened subconsciously.
What kind of ancient, cheesy line was that?
What era was this? And he was still pulling something like this?
Did he think he was acting in some melodramatic drama?
Lin Xia did not even know how to comment on it anymore!
Even Zhu Zhuqing's usually cold and composed face displayed a rare, indescribable expression, as though she had swallowed a fly but was still forcing herself to maintain her elegance.
Her cat-like eyes glanced at Xiao Wu, who stood frozen in place as though intimidated by Tang San's authority. The absurdity in her eyes was almost overflowing.
She quietly replied, "Ugh that's so embarrassing. The girl actually stopped moving? That really works?"
She genuinely could not understand Xiao Wu's reaction.
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