Douluo: My Soul Skills Made Tang San Cry

Chapter 18 Help you pick up Zhu Zhuqing? That's my girl!

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Flender led the way, gradually increasing his speed.

"He's testing our physical limits."

Oscar and Ma Hongjun had anticipated this, adjusting their breathing to keep up.

Zhuge Lan's physique, enhanced by a million-year soul ring and soul bone, was the most relaxed among them.

Tang San, with his Mysterious Heaven Skill, could accelerate his recovery through breathing exercises, coupled with his foundation in virgin boy practice, making it easy for him as well.

Xiao Wu was even more so; as a soul beast in human form, she was a top-notch competitor among her peers even without cultivation.

But Zhu Zhuqing...

As an agility-attack type soul master, she focused more on explosive power.

Endurance was somewhat lacking.

However, she had taken whale blubber, which greatly strengthened her physique.

Normally, keeping up with the group wouldn't be a problem.

But her steps were chaotic, her breathing rhythm disordered, and she had to use one hand to hold the two burdens, preventing the big rabbit from jumping around.

Unable to maintain balance effectively, she wasted even more stamina.

This made Zhuge Lan feel somewhat strange.

Was her foundation really that poor?

But considering Zhu Zhuqing's situation, he understood.

Amidst the power struggles of the Star Luo Empire's royal family, it was already impressive that Zhu Zhuqing, alone, had survived to this point.

It was reasonable to assume that her cultivation was suppressed.

Before they even reached the halfway point, Zhu Zhuqing, stumbling with each step, fell to the back of the group.

Zhuge Lan saw it but didn't plan to interfere.

Given Zhu Zhuqing's personality, helping her now would only be seen as hindering her cultivation.

Besides...

Only a simp would rush to offer help at the first opportunity.

Like Dai Mubai, who caught up and saw Zhu Zhuqing's state.

He first gave Zhuge Lan a grateful look.

"Brother, you're righteous enough not to take advantage of her situation."

He proactively stepped forward to help Zhu Zhuqing.

But Zhu Zhuqing dodged him.

She even staggered because she dodged too quickly, almost falling.

Zhuge Lan moved swiftly, reaching her side and extending his hand.

He allowed Zhu Zhuqing to grab it and steady herself.

"Th-thank you."

Zhu Zhuqing thanked him politely and released his hand.

Facing Dai Mubai, who was approaching, she glared fiercely!

"My affairs, are none of your business!"

"I came to Shrek, only to become stronger, and that has nothing to do with you!"

"Please stay away from me in the future!"

"Dai! Shao!"

After warning him,

Zhu Zhuqing forcibly sped up, catching up with the main group.

Leaving behind a stiff-faced Dai Mubai, his pupils almost overlapping in his eyes.

He felt extremely wronged!

Zhuge Lan approached, teasing him like a mischievous friend—

"I gave you the chance, but you couldn't seize it!"

"If you hadn't told me last night, I would have gone up to help long ago."

[Emotion Points +111]

[Emotion Points +444]

[Emotion Points +999]

Good heavens!

You're still holding a grudge?

Who exactly is in the wrong between you two?

Dai Mubai's expression twitched a few times, eventually turning into a bitter smile.

"Zhuge, you don't understand," Dai Mubai said self-deprecatingly, "This is all I deserve."

Zhuge Lan laughed.

He doesn't understand?

No one in the entire Douluo Continent understands how cowardly Dai Mubai is better than him!

So Zhuge Lan said bluntly—

"Since it's what you deserve, then don't go looking for her now."

"She's already physically exhausted, and you've disrupted her rhythm. If she forces herself to speed up again, she'll probably have a hard time for the rest of the journey."

[Emotion Points +1111]

Dai Mubai, knowing he was in the wrong, responded with another bitter smile.

Seeing Zhuge Lan's even breathing, which seemed to carry a unique rhythm, Dai Mubai remembered something.

He said sincerely, "Zhuge, can your Spiral Nine Shadows movement technique help conserve stamina?"

"Isn't that obvious?" Zhuge Lan said matter-of-factly, "Although Spiral Nine Shadows isn't suitable for long-distance travel, it's only relative to its dodging abilities. At least it's much stronger than Little San's movement technique."

[Emotion Points +666]

[Emotion Points +1111]

Looking at Tang San in front, emotion points soared above his head.

But he didn't dare to turn around and argue.

After all, they had just competed, and he really wasn't a match for him.

"That's why he's even angrier!"

[Emotion Points +5555]

Zhuge Lan's mouth widened into a grin.

Tang San's pettiness was perfect for his system!

"That's great!" Dai Mubai said happily, "Then Zhuge, could you trouble yourself to teach Zhuqing some techniques?"

Zhuge Lan's smile vanished, and he frowned at Dai Mubai.

Although he had exchanged for Spiral Nine Shadows to teach Zhu Zhuqing,

She had to beg him for it, owing him a favor.

You just opened your mouth, and the favor goes to you?

Are you that thick-skinned?

Dai Mubai also realized something was wrong and quickly explained—

"That's not what I meant!"

"It's just that your Spiral Nine Shadows, some simple breathing rhythms and power exertion techniques, you can always teach, right?"

"Zhuqing has been suppressed by her sister since she was little in the Zhu family, so she doesn't have a teacher to guide her in these things and can only rely on herself to explore."

"And I..."

"In short, if Zhuqing can learn these, with her perseverance, she can definitely make it to Soto City!"

So that's how it is!

Zhuge Lan expressed...

No way!

You want me to cooperate with you to flirt with the woman I've got my eye on?

Dream on!

"Breathing techniques and footwork/body techniques are paired with internal energy cultivation methods; they are all closely guarded secrets."

"So, you understand."

"Or you can go ask Little San?"

[Emotion Points +222]

Zhuge Lan's reason was very legitimate.

Although Dai Mubai was disappointed, he didn't force it.

He sped up and ran towards Tang San, whispering a few words.

He received Tang San's wary gaze and a firm refusal.

"This guy values his inheritance more than his life!"

"He hasn't even passed it on to Xiao Wu, so why should he pass it on to you?"

After two failures, Dai Mubai could only sigh helplessly and bury his head, running behind Zhu Zhuqing.

He'll wait until she really can't go on before offering help.

Another half an hour passed.

Flender didn't speed up again, but he didn't slow down either.

Even Dai Mubai was covered in sweat.

Ma Hongjun and Oscar were panting laboriously, their tongues lolling out.

Tang San and Xiao Wu also felt numbness in their limbs.

And Zhu Zhuqing, maintaining a high-intensity run, had exhausted most of her stamina, her long hair stuck to her graceful figure with sweat.

But Soto City was nowhere in sight.

Seeing that Zhu Zhuqing was about to collapse, Dai Mubai gritted his teeth, preparing to suggest a rest to Flender.

Zhuge Lan, still with an unchanged expression, sped up and came to Flender's side.

"Dean Flender."

Zhuge Lan grinned and said—

"I've always been curious whether my second spirit's soul skill can work on a Soul Saint. Shall we test it out?"

Oh?

Flender became interested.

He glanced out of the corner of his eye.

Everyone was panting like dogs.

Especially Zhu Zhuqing, her eyes were glazed over.

He roughly understood everyone's foundation.

So he nodded in agreement.

"Alright, let's stop and rest for a while."

Zhu Zhuqing collapsed directly to the ground, about to lie down.

Zhuge Lan flashed over, pressing down on her shoulder.

Forcibly pulling her up, he continued to jog forward with her.

Exhausted, Zhu Zhuqing looked up, gazing at Zhuge Lan in confusion.

But she didn't struggle.

If this were Dai Mubai, she would definitely think he had ulterior motives.

But Zhuge Lan...

She had rubbed against him last night and he had remained steadfast.

What's this now?

"Don't stop immediately after strenuous exercise!"

Zhuge Lan explained loudly—

"Resting immediately after high-intensity exercise will damage the meridians!"

"Jog for a while longer, then switch to a slow walk, use soul power to smooth the meridians, and only sit down when your breathing is even."

"This will help slightly increase the strength of the meridians."

[Emotion Points +666]

Zhu Zhuqing nodded in understanding,

Grabbing Zhuge Lan's arm, she borrowed his strength to continue forward.

The others looked towards Flender, but their bodies had already honestly started moving.

Flender blinked.

He had never heard of this theory.

But as a "wild Soul Saint", without the guidance of a family's experience,

He had indeed accumulated a body full of hidden injuries, leading to slow progress in his realm.

"This is a common problem for commoner soul masters."

And Zhuge Lan was a "genius with a mysterious background".

He was highly credible.

"Zhuge's handling is standard, everyone should do as he says," Flender agreed.

Everyone moved a distance further before stopping to rest.

Zhuge Lan settled Zhu Zhuqing down.

Standing opposite Flender, his face not red and his breathing not labored, it made everyone exclaim inwardly that he was a freak!

[Emotion Points +555]

[Emotion Points +666]

[Emotion Points +999]

Flender stood with his hands behind his back, full of confidence.

Zhuge Lan summoned Li Jing's longsword and revealed a soul ring with one pure white and two purple rings.

[Emotion Points +1111]

[Emotion Points +1111]

Oscar and Ma Hongjun widened their eyes!

Wait!

How is this new junior student a twin spirit?

No one told them!

Flender, on the other hand, sighed softly.

"What a pity."

"Not only did he attach soul rings to both spirits,"

"But the first soul ring of this spirit is only of white quality?"

"Did no one in your family stop you?"

He shook his head regretfully.

[Emotion Points +99]

Zhuge Lan couldn't help but grin, his eyes strange.

A million-year soul ring, what are you pitying me for?

All seven of your rings combined aren't even a fraction of mine!

Although he really wanted to make a bold statement and harvest a wave of emotion points, he held back.

Such a big surprise, he doesn't have the credibility to get more than a pittance.

When everyone's knowledge increases in the future and they understand the rarity of a million-year soul ring,

Then revealing it will be a real harvest!

For now...

Use facts to speak for themselves.

"Dean Flender, be careful, I'm coming!"