Inside the Body Sect reception hall, after hearing Tang Wulin's words, Du Busi's gaze slowly shifted toward Long Aotian.
He seemed to be asking Long Aotian why, during the introductions just now, he hadn't mentioned that Tang Wulin was from Shrek Academy.
Meeting Du Busi's gaze, Long Aotian lowered his head slightly, a flash of embarrassment crossing his Face.
He indeed hadn't mentioned it.
It wasn't intentional concealment; he simply felt that which academy Tang Wulin came from had little to do with whether he was a member of the Body Sect. The fact that he was Body Sect and Tang Wulin was Body Sect—that was what mattered.
But now that the Sect Master had brought it up, Long Aotian realized he might have oversimplified things. Especially since someone from that Shrek Academy in the sky could actually challenge the entire Sea Gods Pavilion Elders of Shrek Academy alone—those people must have lost a massive amount of Face, right?
"Shrek Academy..."
Du Busi murmured the name, his brow furrowing slightly.
He didn't have much of a favorable impression of Shrek Academy, especially the one on the ground. But these youngsters before him were clearly not from the one on the ground, but from that terrifying academy in the sky where one person had challenged the Sea God Pavilion.
If Tang Wulin really was a student of that academy, then winning him over to join the Body Sect would be quite difficult.
The strength of that academy was unfathomable, and he didn't want to offend them lightly.
Moreover, looking at Tang Wulin's demeanor, he didn't seem like the type to betray his own academy.
While Du Busi was deep in thought, Xie Xie's eyes suddenly lit up, and he leaned in with an excited expression.
"Sect Master, you just said someone challenged that Shrek Academy on the ground alone? Which teacher was it?"
His voice carried a hint of impatience. He was hoping it was his teacher, Liang Xiaoyu. If Liang Xiaoyu had challenged the entire Shrek Academy on the ground alone and succeeded, then he, as the student, would have quite a lot of Face.
At the very least, he could brag about it. Although he couldn't brag about the Shrek Academy in the sky, he certainly could down here.
"I am not clear on the details of that matter."
Du Busi shook his head. Seeing that Xie Xie's expression didn't seem fake, it was clear they really did come from that Shrek Academy in the sky, especially since they were all wearing the same school uniforms.
It seemed that winning over Tang Wulin was impossible.
Du Busi sighed inwardly.
However, he quickly adjusted his mindset.
Even if he couldn't recruit him, making a friend was still good. Especially for a gifted young man like Tang Wulin, whose future achievements were limitless. There was no harm in forming a good karmic bond in advance.
"Young friend."
Du Busi looked at Tang Wulin and asked.
"Did you come this time to exchange techniques with our Body Sect?"
Tang Wulin put down his chopsticks and nodded.
"Yes, Sect Master. I want to see if there are areas where we can learn from each other."
Du Busi nodded.
"Good."
He stood up, his gaze sweeping over the empty plates on the table, his lips twitching slightly.
"Then eat your fill first. Once you're full, come out and find me."
Tang Wulin's eyes instantly brightened.
"Sect Master, can I really eat my fill?"
Looking at those sparkling eyes, Du Busi suddenly had an ominous premonition.
However, since the words were already out, it wasn't easy to take them back.
"Naturally."
A brilliant smile immediately bloomed on Tang Wulin's Face.
"That's great!"
He quickly picked up the menu and began reciting dishes.
"This Braised Pork Trotter, bring another hundred portions."
"This Whole Roasted Lamb, another seventy portions."
"This Steamed Fish, another fifty portions."
"And this..."
Du Busi's brow furrowed tighter and tighter, the muscles on his Face twitching slightly.
A hundred portions? Seventy? Fifty?
Was this guy really planning to eat the Body Sect into poverty?
Long Aotian's lips also twitched on the side.
But whatever, since the Sect Master had already agreed, why should he worry?
Du Busi took a deep breath, suppressed the pain in his wallet, and waved his hand.
"Go, serve them as he said."
The Disciple nearby took the order and left, his Face also full of shock.
This guest can really eat...
Tang Wulin continued to devour the food on the table like a whirlwind sweeping away clouds.
Plate after plate, plate after plate.
His mouth almost never stopped, and his chewing speed was startlingly fast.
Xie Xie and Wei Xiaofeng were long used to this and were minding their own business drinking juice.
Ling Luochen was also calm, occasionally picking up a piece of food and chewing it slowly.
Time passed minute by minute.
After a while, an Elder rushed in, drenched in sweat.
"Sect Master!"
His voice held a hint of panic.
"The ingredients currently in the Sect have been completely used up!"
Du Busi's eyelid jumped violently.
"Completely?"
"Completely."
The Elder gave a bitter smile.
Du Busi took a deep breath, suppressing his regret, and waved his hand.
"Go, send people out to purchase more. Buy a lot back."
The Elder was stunned for a moment.
"Sect Master, that will cost quite a lot of money..."
"I told you to go, so go!"
Du Busi glared at him.
The Elder nodded quickly and ran out.
Watching Tang Wulin's mouth that was still chewing non-stop, Du Busi secretly regretted it.
If he had known this guy could eat this much, he wouldn't have said the words 'eat your fill.'
Now he was stuck in a difficult position.
After another period of time, Tang Wulin finally set down his chopsticks.
He let out a long breath, reached out to pat his stomach, his Face full of a satisfied smile.
"I'm full."
He stood up, looked at Du Busi, and gave a solemn bow.
"Thank you for the hospitality, Sect Master."
Du Busi looked at him with mixed emotions.
However, he wasn't a petty person; it was just some money.
"As long as you're full."
Du Busi nodded and stood up.
"Then let's go."
Tang Wulin was slightly taken aback.
"Go where?"
Du Busi looked at him, the corners of his lips curling up slightly as a sharp light flashed in his eyes.
"Naturally, to have a match with me."
He stood with his hands behind his back, his tone carrying a hint of seriousness.
"Didn't you say you wanted to exchange techniques? If you want to learn from each other's strengths, the best way is to fight. Let me see just how strong you are after your Martial Soul Second Awakening."
Tang Wulin blanked for a moment, then a smile appeared on his Face.
"Okay."
He agreed cleanly and decisively.
Xie Xie and Wei Xiaofeng looked at each other, their eyes full of excitement.
"Another fight! Go for it, Boss!"
Long Aotian stood to the side, looking at Tang Wulin with mixed feelings.
Du Busi actually intended to personally take action against Tang Wulin?
Originally, he thought Du Busi would have him fight Tang Wulin and then provide some guidance. But then again, he had already lost to Tang Wulin, and... thinking of how he had lost, Long Aotian didn't have much to say.
He hadn't even lasted a single move. What guidance could there be?
It's just that... although Tang Wulin was very strong, he was still quite a bit behind compared to Du Busi.
"Follow me."
Du Busi turned and strode out of the reception hall.
Tang Wulin quickly followed.
Xie Xie, Wei Xiaofeng, Ling Luochen, and Long Aotian followed behind as the group passed through several corridors and arrived at a wide open space.
This was the Body Sect's Martial Arts Arena. The ground was paved with bluestone slabs, and several thick stone pillars stood around it.
Du Busi walked to the center of the arena, turned around, and looked at Tang Wulin.
"Young friend, come."
He stood with his hands behind his back. Not a shred of his aura was released, yet he gave off a steady pressure as heavy as a mountain.
Tang Wulin took a deep breath, walked opposite Du Busi, and stood firm.
"Sect Master, please grant me your guidance."
Du Busi nodded.
"You make the first move."
Tang Wulin didn't stand on ceremony.
Fine golden scales instantly covered his arms, and the Golden Dragon Claw took shape.
A terrifying surge of bloodline power erupted from within his body!
That aura was several notches stronger than when he had fought Long Aotian earlier!
Du Busi's pupils constricted slightly.
What powerful bloodline power!
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