My Soul Skills Made Tang San Cry

"Ahem!" Dai Mubai cleared his throat subtly, saying, "I just didn't quite understand what you said earlier, so I wanted to ask you about it."

What he said earlier?

Zhuge Lan had said so much; who could tell which part Dai Mubai was referring to?

Dismiss this riddle-speak.

He ignored Dai Mubai directly and looked at Tang San and Xiao Wu.

"My apologies," Xiao Wu hurriedly said. "Thank you so much for driving that fool away from Xiao San. Please, help Xiao San!"

Her attitude was in the right place.

But…

"Xiao San." Zhuge Lan raised an eyebrow, "Having Xiao Wu speak for you about your own matters… is that appropriate?"

[Emotion Points +15155]

Tang San, pale, forced a bitter smile.

As expected!

So that's why he's leaving him out of the picture?

It truly is…

"It's my fault," Tang San said in a hoarse voice. "At that time, my mind was clouded, and I didn't…"

"Stop, stop, stop!"

Zhuge Lan raised his hand, signaling for him to halt, his face displeased.

"Listening to you talk like this, it sounds like me giving you advice was somehow wrong?"

Tang San froze.

Was his tone really that obvious?

"No! Absolutely not!" he firmly denied. "Brother Lan, you misunderstood. I'm grateful to you, how could I possibly blame you?"

"Yes, Brother Lan, you're overthinking it," Xiao Wu added.

Zhuge Lan chuckled.

"Let's say I overthought it."

"I'm a bit tired today. Come back tomorrow."

Before Tang San could say anything else, Zhuge Lan signaled for Zhu Zhuqing and entered the dormitory first.

—Let's leave this little punk hanging a bit, just to brush…

[Emotion Points +99999]

Tang San's face twitched slightly, struggling to maintain composure, but his expression ultimately darkened completely.

Really?

He'd already apologized—what more did this guy want?

Did he expect him to kneel?

His sour expression was plain for everyone to see.

"This is how you ask for help?" Ning Rongrong said disdainfully. "Anyone watching would think someone owed you something."

Even Xiao Wu looked at him reproachfully.

What was wrong with him today?

But the one she loved, she'd defend even in tears.

She could only try to explain: "Xiao San's been through too much today; he's a bit out of it. Tomorrow will be better."

She helped Tang San up.

"Brother, let's go back. We can come back tomorrow."

Tang San nodded in agreement, leaning on Xiao Wu as they left.

Ma Hongjun shook his head, watching the scene.

"Honestly, Tang San has no EQ. Is it really that hard to just swallow your pride and say a few kind words?"

All eyes turned to him in astonishment.

Ma Hongjun, criticizing someone else's EQ?

Does that fit?

Dai Mubai watched Zhu Zhuqing as she prepared to go inside.

He quickly took a step forward to block her way.

"Zhuqing…"

"We're not that close," Zhu Zhuqing said, unbothered.

Dai Mubai choked up.

He changed his words—

"Zhu Zhuqing, can I speak with Zhuge for a moment?"

Zhu Zhuqing didn't respond but looked toward the room.

She knew Zhuge Lan had definitely heard.

"Let him in," he said from inside.

Dai Mubai smiled upon hearing this, nodding amicably to Zhu Zhuqing despite her cold demeanor.

He stepped into the dorm.

Zhuge Lan sat cross-legged on the bed, as if he were meditating.

"Keep it short. I don't enjoy guessing games," Zhuge Lan said offhandedly.

If not for Dai Mubai constantly adding to his Emotion Points, he wouldn't have bothered letting him in.

Dai Mubai didn't get angry.

With his status, this was expected.

"Zhuge…"

"I just wanted to ask…"

"What did you mean earlier when you mentioned a Title Douluo?"

"Did you mean…"

He hesitated, carefully choosing his words.

Zhuge Lan suddenly understood.

So that's what he was here for, huh?

Perfect timing.

He'd just exchanged for the Sunflower Manual. Let's see if he could gain at least a fifth of it back from Dai Mubai.

Dai Mubai prepared himself mentally, confidently asking, "Did you mean to imply that I have the potential to be titled?"

Zhuge Lan: (￣▽￣)

Huh?

Who gave him that blind confidence?

"Quite the imagination," Zhuge Lan teased.

"With you surrounding yourself with wealth and indulgence, where exactly does that confidence come from?"

[Emotion Points +23333]

Dai Mubai scratched his head in embarrassment.

Had he misinterpreted?

But he quickly realized that Zhuge Lan was dropping a hint.

He immediately expressed himself—

"I only let myself fall because I saw no hope. If there's a chance to defeat him—my brother, Davis—I'd give up everything from now on!"

"And I'd be willing to pay any price for it!"

[Emotion Points +190000]

Oh?

So determined?

Let's see.

"Are you sure you could give up women?"

Dai Mubai didn't hesitate to nod.

"As long as I can regain everything, I'll pay any price!"

Very well!

"That's your word," Zhuge Lan said with a sly smile.

"I just got back from Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang, intending to settle a score with him."

"But there was an unexpected outcome; I managed to obtain a special manual from him."

"In terms of speed, it's almost on par with my own current training method, with only a slight difference."

"The key is, it doesn't depend on innate talent. As long as you're willing to pay a certain price, a title is just the beginning—reaching 99 as a half-god is even possible."

"Want to give it a try?"

[Emotion Points +110000]

Dai Mubai's breathing quickened.

A technique that rivals Zhuge Lan's own training method?

He didn't care about how Yu Xiaogang obtained such a manual.

He bowed deeply, a full 90 degrees.

"Brother Lan, please teach me!"

"I have nothing left but myself!"

"But once I reclaim the throne, the Star Luo Empire will be at your disposal!"

"I will revere you as the Grand Master!"

"Your family will be the state religion of the Star Luo Empire!"

Dai Mubai had painted the grandest vision he could.

He looked at Zhuge Lan, waiting eagerly for confirmation.

But…

Zhuge Lan sneered.

"That's a pretty loud pitch."

"You want the manual, and for my family to work for your empire?"

"You've practically won it all!"

Dai Mubai was dumbfounded.

Was that how he came across?

Thinking it over…

A temple with a deity had ruled for tens of thousands of years, even if the Angel God hadn't appeared in thousands of years.

Zhuge Lan's family included four deities!

Would they even care about his little Star Luo Empire?

[Emotion Points +110000]

So…

What he desired so desperately was trivial to them…

Dai Mubai quickly adjusted his attitude, hoping to explain…

When a flash of insight struck him!

Attitude?

He thought of Tang San.

He also had "no price to pay." And yet?

He acknowledged a big brother, and the matter was settled.

Later, his poor attitude annoyed Zhuge Lan, leading to his current situation.

He'd just figured it out!

Status, benefits—none of it mattered as much to Zhuge Lan as his mood.

Maybe he should…

Try it?

"Brother Lan!"

Dai Mubai said earnestly—

"From now on, I, Dai Mubai, consider you my big brother. If you say to hit someone, I'll beat them to a pulp!"

Well, now!

Zhuge Lan looked at Dai Mubai with surprise.

Quick on the uptake, this kid!

So then…

Zhuge Lan took out the Sunflower Manual and tossed it to Dai Mubai.

Eager to see his reaction.

What would it be?

Looking forward to it!

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