The moment Dugu Yan's palm was about to touch the wine pot, Tang Chuan snatched the pot of osmanthus wine into his hand first, then turned and retreated half a step.
His movements were clean and precise, as if he had been prepared all along.
"I'm not selling it, so you just directly try to snatch it? Is that how your teacher taught you?"
After settling, Tang Chuan looked up at Dugu Yan, his expression calm and unwavering, and said in a deep voice.
Hearing this, Dugu Yan was slightly startled.
She clearly hadn't expected that this young man, who looked no more than twelve or thirteen years old, would be so fast, and his movements carried a hidden, unreleased power.
A hint of surprise appeared in her eyes. Dugu Yan raised an eyebrow slightly, a faint smile playing on her lips, and slowly said:
"Oh? I didn't expect you to be a Soul Master as well."
"This Young Miss is snatching it today, so what?"
Her voice wasn't loud, but it subtly carried a hint of provocation.
Just then, the atmosphere in the tavern suddenly became tense.
A loud bang was heard.
At a table in the distance.
Qin Ming had already stood up abruptly, slamming his palm heavily on the table. The wooden table immediately shook, and the cups trembled slightly, causing the surrounding diners to look over.
"Yan Zi, what are you doing?"
Qin Ming's tone already carried clear anger, and a commanding Aura appeared in his eyes. The usually gentle and steady man instantly became extremely stern.
"What did you promise me before we came out? You said you wouldn't cause trouble. If you continue to be so willful, then don't come out with us next time!"
His reprimand was unsparing, his tone heavy, without even a hint of saving Face.
"Teacher Qin, I…"
Dugu Yan stuck out her tongue, not daring to say anything more. She let out a muffled hum, while also glaring at Tang Chuan, then turned and returned to her original seat.
Although these members of the Royal Fight Team were all unruly individuals, they only respected Qin Ming. It was said that he was the second youngest Spirit Emperor in the history recorded by Spirit Hall.
Just then, Qin Ming walked forward with a calm expression, stopped in front of Tang Chuan, cupped his hands, and said calmly:
"Little brother, my student was quite offensive just now. It's due to my lax discipline. Please don't take it to heart."
His tone was sincere, and his attitude was humble, without any pretense of being an Advanced Soul Master. Instead, he resembled an elder apologizing for his student's rudeness.
Hearing this, Tang Chuan raised an eyebrow, feeling a slight surprise in his heart.
One must know that on the Douluo Continent.
It was almost impossible for a powerful individual like Qin Ming, who was at least a Spirit Emperor, to apologize to a young man.
But after a careful thought, Tang Chuan secretly nodded in his heart:
"Indeed, just like in the original work, Qin Ming is one of the few 'normal people' among the Shrek Academy graduates."
"It's a pity that in the anime, in order to highlight the righteousness of Tang San's sneak attack and killing of Ghost Douluo to seize his Soul Bone, they actually wrote him to his death."
The next second, Tang Chuan stepped forward, smiled slightly, and cupped his hands in return:
"Senior is too polite. It's a small matter, I won't take it to heart."
As he spoke, he gently offered the pot of osmanthus wine in his hand: "Since you like this pot of wine, why not let me give it to Senior? Consider it me making a friend."
Qin Ming glanced at the osmanthus wine Tang Chuan offered, smiled faintly, and waved his hand, saying:
"Little brother, I appreciate your kindness. However, you arrived earlier, and this wine is already yours. If I were to drink it, it would be against etiquette."
As soon as he finished speaking, he turned and waved to the waiter not far away, saying: "Move all the dishes and wine we ordered to the room upstairs. We'll dine in the room."
Qin Ming's purpose in doing this was clearly to prevent Dugu Yan from causing more trouble.
He was completely different from Shrek Academy's motto of "those who dare not cause trouble are mediocre," appearing somewhat unlike a Shrek Academy graduate.
"Alright, coming right up!"
The waiter quickly responded and called his colleagues to move the dishes together.
"Little brother, I apologize for today's incident. We shall meet again if fate allows." Qin Ming looked at Tang Chuan again, a hint of inquiry in the depths of his eyes, and said very politely.
Tang Chuan nodded slightly, cupping his hands towards Qin Ming.
Then, Qin Ming led his students upstairs to the second floor of the tavern.
As the Royal Fight Team and others went upstairs, they also looked back at Tang Chuan, who was sitting in the corner.
Perhaps out of consideration for Qin Ming's attitude just now, they only glanced a few times and didn't say much.
But just as the Royal Fight Team members were about to turn into the stairwell, the young girl walking last, dressed in a blue-purple dress with her Face veiled by a light gauze, suddenly paused.
Her eyes moved slightly, and she looked back at Tang Chuan downstairs, murmuring: "Why do I sense the Aura of Nine Heart Begonia on him?"
"Could it be… his Martial Soul is also… no, impossible."
"It's impossible for there to be another Nine Heart Begonia Soul Master on the Continent."
She seemed to want to ask something, but ultimately didn't open her mouth… After the few people went upstairs.
The sounds of the waiter moving dishes and wine came from upstairs, and soon after, it fell silent.
A moment later, a steady but strict voice suddenly came from the room. Qin Ming was heard lowering his tone as he spoke to Dugu Yan:
"Yan Zi, after leaving Heaven Dou City, for everyone's safety, it's best if you don't cause any more trouble. You must remember, outside is not the academy, and your grandfather isn't here to back you up."
"Teacher Qin, what are you afraid of? My grandfather is a Titled Douluo, who on the Continent would dare to touch me?" Dugu Yan pouted, somewhat dismissively whispering.
Hearing this, Qin Ming's Face finally showed a hint of seriousness. His voice lowered a few notches, and he said earnestly: "It's true your grandfather is a Titled Douluo, but on this Douluo Continent, there are many people stronger than your grandfather. Moreover, he's not with you right now."
"In recent years, the relationship between Spirit Hall and the two great Empires hasn't been harmonious. If you provoke someone from Spirit Hall, it's inevitable…"
As soon as Qin Ming's voice fell, the entire room suddenly became quiet.
The several students of the Royal Fight Team all looked slightly stunned, and exchanged glances in unison, a solemn expression appearing in their eyes.
Even the usually arrogant Yu Tianheng's relaxed expression somewhat receded. He frowned slightly, and said in a deep voice:
"Spirit Hall… they have indeed been making frequent moves these past two years. We really need to be careful."
Although Dugu Yan was stubborn, she didn't dare to argue any further at this moment. In her opinion, her grandfather was indeed completely incomparable to Spirit Hall.
Clearly, the three words "Spirit Hall" held an extremely strong deterrent for them.
Qin Ming's tone softened slightly, and he continued: "Our mission this time is to help Lingling obtain her third spirit ring. If we can avoid conflict with others, we should avoid conflict."
He paused here, scanned everyone, and his tone became more serious:
"When we return to Heaven Dou City, I will initiate the next phase of special training for you all."
Hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement, without any objections.
Just as Qin Ming and the others were dispersing to rest, the tavern door was pushed open again.
The sound of footsteps echoed, and everyone's gaze turned towards the entrance.
A group of impressive-looking individuals slowly entered.
Leading them was a young girl, about sixteen or seventeen years old, with dazzling golden hair like sunlight cascading over her shoulders. She wore a golden outfit, with delicate features and a beautiful Face.
Two people followed closely behind her.
One was dressed in a purple-black robe, with short silver-white hair, handsome features, and a faint smile always playing on his lips. He appeared gentle and refined, yet exuded an unsettling Aura.
And on his other side.
Was a tall, well-built young man with fiery red short hair that danced like flames. His features were rugged, his eyes bright and piercing, and he exuded a fervent Aura.
Behind the three, there were also four young men and several gray-robed elders.
Each of these elders carried a steady and unfathomable Aura. Although they didn't release any Soul Power, they made people feel a sense of oppression.
Their arrival caused the previously lively tavern to fall silent for a moment. Many diners couldn't help but lower their heads and avoid their gaze, and the atmosphere became tense.
At this moment, Qin Ming, who was upstairs, also vaguely heard the commotion. He slowly stood up, glanced down, and immediately frowned slightly.
At the same time, Tang Chuan also noticed this sudden influx of uninvited guests.
His gaze narrowed slightly, his brows subtly furrowed, then his eyes flickered. Memories from his past life flooded back, and several familiar Faces quickly appeared in his mind.
"People from the Spirit Hall team?"
"There are still three or four years until the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Elite Tournament begins. They must be here to obtain their fourth spirit ring in the Star Dou Great Forest, right?"
"However, it shouldn't be Hu Liena and the others getting their fourth spirit ring, but rather some of the team members behind her. I remember in the original work, among the Spirit Hall team, there seemed to be a support-type Soul Master whose Martial Soul was a brilliant golden scepter. His Soul Skill could shorten the completion time of Martial Soul Fusion Skill."
Tang Chuan first glanced at Hu Liena and the others, then his gaze fell on the silent, heavy-aural elders behind them, and he said with a hint of solemnity:
"These few, at the very least, should be Soul Masters of the Saint-Grade, right?"
While Tang Chuan was pondering, he saw Yan step forward, walk directly to the counter, and wave to summon the tavern owner.
"You… just bring us some food and wine, and make it quick."
Yan's voice was rough and direct, carrying an undeniable tone.
"Alright… alright, honored guests, please wait a moment…" Hearing this, the tavern owner quickly bowed in response, his expression respectful, not even daring to breathe too loudly.
Tang Chuan silently watched everything unfolding before him, without showing any unusual expression on his Face. He simply lowered his head and continued to drink the osmanthus wine in front of him.
After finishing his meal, Tang Chuan didn't linger and went up to the second floor of the tavern alone.
His room was simply furnished but clean and tidy.
Closing the door, he didn't Cultivate any further. Tang Chuan sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and regulated his breathing, slowly sorting through the Soul Power within his body, making final preparations for entering the Star Dou Great Forest tomorrow.
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