Chapter 79: The Audacious Suitor!
Ke Zhen's voice echoed in Ge La's ears like distant thunder, making Ge La suspect that he had misheard.
A Dou... Dou Wang?!
[T/N: Since they are around Dou Shi and Dou Ling Realm, they cannot detect Xiao Cang's exact Cultivation level and believe that he is still at Dou Wang Realm]
Ge La's face changed abruptly as if he had heard some dreadful news.
If he didn't know that Ke Zhen wouldn't boast or lie, he wouldn't have believed the truth of this statement even in his dreams.
An eighteen-year-old Dou Wang... What kind of concept was that?
Even if Xiao Yu had praised her cousin Xiao Cang excessively in the Canaan Academy, she had never dared to utter such words!
In the bewildering thoughts, Ge La was already grabbed by the soldiers and forced to kneel in front of Xiao Cang.
"What is your name?"
Xiao Cang looked down at Ge La from a superior position, asking indifferently.
"G-Ge La..." Ge La stammered.
"Ge La?"
Xiao Cang couldn't recall this name.
But according to his memory, Xiao Yu was quite popular in the Canaan Academy.
When they went to Wu Tan City to recruit students, a few talented students had shown admiration for Xiao Yu.
It seemed that Xiao Yu, even before meeting him, had attracted so many "rivals" to the academy.
Having figured out the crucial point, Xiao Cang ignored Ge La.
A small fry at the Dou Shi level wasn't worth dirtying his hands.
"Break his legs and administer punishment as appropriate," Xiao Cang waved his hand, casually giving the order.
"Yes!"
Ke Zhen respectfully acknowledged, showing no hesitation even though Ge La was his junior at the academy.
Although Xiao Cang had never visited the border army, breaking through to Dou Wang at eighteen had earned him immense respect from many military leaders.
"Take him away, break his legs," Ke Zhen ordered.
The soldiers immediately took Ge La away. Ge La pleaded loudly, but no one paid him any attention.
After a while, the miserable screams of Ge La echoed from a nearby alley.
"Take me to see Xiao Yu," Xiao Cang said calmly.
"Miss Xiao Yu has returned to Wu Tan City, just left less than an hour ago. If Young Master wishes to catch up, it's still possible," Ke Zhen informed.
"Back to Wu Tan City?"
Xiao Cang thought that Xiao Yu might have gone back to visit her family and wanted to contact him as well.
Forget it; s
he's gone now.
He still had Xue Ni and Ruolin here.
Considering his recent experiences, dealing with two was just right; three might lead to neglecting one.
"Lead me to meet Ruolin," Xiao Cang instructed.
"Master Ruolin is not in. She and Miss Xue Ni went shopping," Ke Zhen replied truthfully.
"Shopping? Alright, I'll come back tomorrow."
Having said that, Xiao Cang lost interest in staying here and walked away.
However, after not leaving for long, he suddenly felt that the atmosphere of the mortal world was quite enticing.
Peddlers and commoners bustling about – it was a lively scene.
"It seems like I haven't strolled around like an ordinary person for a long time."
Recalling the past seven or eight years since joining the Yunlan Sect, Xiao Cang felt disconnected from the worldly atmosphere.
The last time he went shopping, he was ten years old.
"Oh well, I have nothing to do now. Let's stroll around. Maybe I'll encounter Ruolin and Xue Ni."
With this in mind, Xiao Cang immersed himself in the crowd, experiencing the vibrant atmosphere.
...
The hustle and bustle of the world most comfort the human heart.
Wandering through the lively streets, Xiao Cang stopped to admire interesting items and unintentionally ended up in the antique district.
Numerous antique shops lined the streets, attracting a constant flow of customers.
Among them, a shop named "Heavenly Antiquity Pavilion" was the most popular.
Customers crowded around both inside and outside the shop.
Especially in front of a few stalls, there were over a hundred people gathered, discussing and evaluating various treasures.
Walking into the crowd, Xiao Cang noticed everyone talking about two beautiful girls who were picking treasures.
"Miss, listen to me, although that purple porcelain bottle looks worn out, it might contain fluctuations of Dou Qi."
"Old man, stop talking nonsense. Two young ladies, I think the black whip covered in thorns is quite impressive; it could be a powerful weapon."
"If you ask me, the ring is the best choice. Even if it's not a storage ring, it can at least be a beautiful decoration on your hand."
...
The two beautiful girls at the center of the discussion had distinct appearances. One had a chestnut-colored ponytail, fair skin, and a voluptuous figure.
The other, dressed in green, had a gentle and pure look, with clear eyes like pristine springs. Both had captivating figures, one curvaceous, the other slender and elegant.
"Teacher, which one should we choose?" the well-endowed girl in red, Snowy, asked.
"In my opinion... none of these items seem to have Dou Qi fluctuations. Choosing any might be a loss," Teacher Ruolin, with clear eyes, replied disappointedly.
Xiao Cang glanced at the two charming girls and had a vague guess that they were Ruolin and Xue Ni.
Observing Snowy's gaze, which was secretly sizing up Ruolin, Xiao Cang couldn't help but smile. It seemed that Snowy, the "flirtatious woman" character, was consistent with her role.
He walked over to the two and, feigning surprise, said, "Why do I feel like that clothing has some Dou Qi fluctuations?"
Xiao Cang's words immediately attracted the interest of the crowd. All eyes turned to a brightly colored but stained piece of clothing.
In an instant, laughter erupted from the onlookers.
"Heh, I thought it was something important. It turns out to be a belly band!"
[T/N: A traditional Chinese cloth worn underneath the dress]
"Haha, this young man seems to be teasing the girls, right?"
"Ah, the audacity!"
...
A wave of laughter and noise spread. Ruolin and Xue Ni blushed not out of embarrassment but because they felt like they were being teased.
Who was this audacious man?
He dared to tease even them!
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