After finishing their meal, Dai Mubai and the other three vanished almost instantly, sprinting away at an astonishing speed as if they were afraid of being dragged back.
As for Ning Rongrong, regardless of whether Xiao Tianyang agreed or not, she had already packed her belongings and was ready to return home.
After all, her Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda had evolved into the Nine Treasure Glazed Pagoda.
She was eager to go back and show off her newfound strength.
Upon learning that Xiao Tianyang had other matters to attend to, Saber decided to call Zhu Zhuqing to take a stroll through Heaven Dou City.
Although the food here wasn't as good as Xiao Tianyang's, as long as one wasn't too picky, it wasn't a significant difference.
After everyone went their separate ways, Xiao Tianyang also prepared to head out.
Unexpectedly, as he passed by the training area, he overheard some discordant voices.
"So, you're Tang San? You look rather thin. I don't understand why Xiao Wu fell for someone like you."
Xiao Tianyang followed the sound and, upon seeing the speaker, couldn't help but smirk. "It seems like there's another opportunity for a bargain here," he thought. With that in mind, he casually sat down on the nearby steps, pulling out some potato chips and a Coke, ready to enjoy the show.
Tang San, who was about to leave the academy with Xiao Wu, frowned slightly upon hearing the remark.
"Tai Long, I've told you before, aren't you tired of this?" Xiao Wu, standing beside Tang San, placed her hands on her hips and angrily retorted, "I've already said I'm not interested in you. Why do you keep bothering us?"
Hearing this, Tai Long's face flushed red. Finally, he turned to Tang San and said, "Do you always hide behind women? If you're a real man, stand up and accept my challenge today! If you win, I'll back off. If you lose, you leave!"
"Xiao Wu is not a bargaining chip, and I don't consider you a worthy opponent," Tang San replied coldly. "Besides, I have no reason to accept your challenge."
"Why not?!" Tai Long shot back, completely unfazed by Tang San's tone. "Xiao Wu said she likes you. If you can prove you're capable of protecting her, I'll back off. Isn't that reason enough?"
Xiao Tianyang, munching on his potato chips, couldn't help but chuckle. "I thought the three generations of their family were straightforward, but it seems they can play mind games too. Interesting."
He vaguely recalled that it was due to the younger generation's jealousy that Tai Long's family background was revealed, which eventually led Tang San to discover the Clear Sky Sect.
Hearing this exchange on the training area, Tang San finally nodded. "Fine, I'll accept your challenge, but forget about the bet."
Tai Long wasn't stupid. He knew Tang San was irritated by his earlier comment, so he didn't push further. "Alright, as long as you can defeat me, I promise I'll never trouble you again."
In truth, Tang San was relatively easy to deal with, at least at this stage. As long as his bottom line wasn't crossed, many things could be negotiated.
Growing up under Xiao Tianyang's influence, his once withdrawn, scheming and stubborn personality had softened, and he had become more tactful.
Tang San was also more open-minded in his interactions with others and didn't easily take offense.
The ensuing battle, however, was rather uneventful.
In terms of strength, Tang San was only slightly behind Tai Long due to Xiao Tianyang's cooking, but the gap wasn't significant.
In terms of soul power level, Tai Long didn't even have an advantage. As a result, Tai Long was defeated within seven rounds and left with a sullen expression.
Watching this, Xiao Tianyang's interest was piqued. "Tang San, the fun is just beginning. Don't let me down," he murmured.
With that, he got up and headed out. He figured the situation would need some time to develop, so he decided to take care of his own business first before returning to reap the benefits.
One of the most iconic landmarks in Heaven Dou City was the Heaven Dou Auction House.
Rumor had it that the total monthly transactions here were equivalent to one-third of the Heaven Dou Empire's annual tax revenue!
This rumor had persisted for years, and since no one had refuted it, it was likely true. Of course, in a city where every inch of land was precious, the fact that such a massive auction house could be built here spoke volumes about the financial power behind it.
After quietly leaving Shrek Academy, Xiao Tianyang slipped into a side alley and changed into his Edward costume.
Dressed in black, with a metal punk-style mask and goggles, and his hood pulled up to conceal his face, he looked far more mysterious.
But that wasn't enough. He then took out Cong Yunqie, wrapped it in black cloth, and slung it over his back with a belt.
Once he was satisfied with his appearance, he walked out of the alley.
However, as soon as he arrived at the entrance of the auction house, Xiao Tianyang was stopped by a receptionist. Without knowing his identity, she politely asked, "Sir, may I see your identification?"
It wasn't uncommon to see people dressed oddly at the auction house, but someone wrapped up so tightly was a first.
Xiao Tianyang wasn't in a hurry. Calmly, he pulled out a card from his soul ring and showed it to her. "Can I go in now?" he asked in a hoarse voice.
The receptionist trembled slightly upon hearing his voice, but when she saw the pattern on the card, her eyes widened in shock.
Xiao Tianyang was holding the Supreme Pass Card, exclusive to the Heaven Dou Auction House! This card was so powerful that it could even authorize the use of funds within the auction house.
Even the manager of the auction house was half a level below this card. The receptionists here were specially trained, so she immediately recognized its significance.
After composing herself, she bowed respectfully and said in a sweeter tone, "Sir, please follow me."
Xiao Tianyang couldn't help but chuckle inwardly. 'It seems Teacher wasn't lying. This really is his property! I thought he was just bragging, but it seems to be true.' He then began to wonder, 'But with teacher's personality, how does he manage such a massive business?'
As the receptionist led him inside, she enthusiastically explained the auction house's facilities, rules, and the items up for today's auction.
Interestingly, Xiao Tianyang also spotted three familiar faces: Tang San, Xiao Wu, and a man who appeared to be the Sect Leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Fengzhi.
"I did expect to catch such big fish, but not today. It looks like luck is favoring me," Xiao Tianyang thought, his mind already spinning with ideas.
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