Soto City, the granary of the Barak Kingdom.
Its prosperity far surpassed that of Notting City.
After several days of traveling, Lin Chuan's group of three finally arrived.
Compared to the excitement of Tang San and Xiao Wu, Lin Chuan looked like he hadn't slept enough, yawning as he sat in the carriage.
"Finally here. First, find a place to sleep… ah, no—rest."
Lin Chuan stretched and rubbed his bleary eyes.
Hearing that his Big Brother was tired, Tang San quickly went to inquire about hotels. They headed straight to one in the city called the Rose Hotel.
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As soon as they entered, a thick fragrance of roses greeted them, and the flirtatious décor made Tang San's face turn red.
The lights were dim, and every corner exuded an atmosphere that made one's heart race.
Xiao Wu, however, found it novel and looked around at the peculiarly shaped decorations.
"Waiter, three rooms, please."
Tang San walked to the counter, trying to keep his voice steady.
The waiter checked the records and looked up apologetically.
"I'm sorry, there is only one room left—the 'Red Ocean.'"
"Only one?"
Tang San frowned, glancing back at Lin Chuan and Xiao Wu, unsure what to do.
Just as he was hesitating over how to divide the room, an arrogant voice came from the doorway, breaking the silence.
"That room—I want it."
Following that, an even more domineering voice rang out:
"Are you new here? Don't you know that room has always been reserved for Young Master Dai?"
The three turned around to see a tall man with blonde hair draped over his shoulders walking in.
He had his arms around a pair of alluring twin sisters.
In his heterochromatic "evil eyes," there was undisguised arrogance.
It was Dai Mubai.
"Where did these brats come from, daring to snatch a room from me?"
Dai Mubai held the beauties as his eyes scanned Tang San contemptuously.
When his gaze finally fell on the yawning Lin Chuan, his brow furrowed slightly.
For some reason, there was an aura coming from that lazy youth that made him uncomfortable, as if he were facing a dangerous beast.
But he quickly shook his head, thinking he was overthinking it.
It was just a kid who hadn't grown up yet.
"Kid, if you're smart, get lost. Don't ruin my mood."
The beauty in Dai Mubai's arms giggled and rubbed against his chest.
This only made his arrogance grow even stronger.
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Although Tang San didn't want to cause trouble, he wasn't afraid of it either, and he stepped forward to argue:
"Everything should follow the rule of first come, first served—"
Snap.
A hand pressed down on Tang San's shoulder, interrupting him.
Lin Chuan walked forward slowly.
His eyelids were half-raised.
"Why argue? Is someone like him even worth reasoning with?"
"There's only one room. We'll take it."
"You—step aside."
His voice wasn't loud, as if he were casually brushing away a fly.
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When Dai Mubai heard this, his face instantly darkened, and the evil light in his eyes flared.
"What did you say? Tell me to get lost?"
He had been in Soto City for so long, and no one had ever dared speak to him like this.
Even Spirit Grandmaster-level experts treated him with respect.
Yet these brats, who barely had hair on their chins, dared to tell him to get lost?
"Looking to die!"
Dai Mubai had a fiery temper.
Especially in front of beauties—his pride mattered more than anything.
"I was going to let you go, but since you refuse the easy way, don't blame me for being rude!"
"White Tiger, Possess!"
"Roar—!"
A deafening tiger roar echoed through the lobby.
The muscles on Dai Mubai's body bulged instantly, tearing his clothes, and a "King" pattern appeared on his forehead.
Three soul rings—two yellow and one purple—rose slowly from beneath his feet.
The powerful aura of a Spirit Elder erupted.
The surrounding tables and chairs creaked under the pressure.
"Level 37 Battle Spirit Elder? Scared? Kneel down and beg for mercy now, and maybe I'll…"
Dai Mubai grinned savagely, his hands turning into tiger claws, cold light flickering.
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Tang San's expression grew serious as he prepared to summon his Blue Silver Grass.
But before he could act—
Lin Chuan took a step forward.
Just one step.
Boom!
A terrifying pressure descended instantly.
This was not suppression from soul power.
It was a crushing force born from overwhelming blood vitality and immense mental strength.
Dai Mubai, who was about to charge forward, suddenly froze.
Even breathing became difficult.
"What… is this…"
Dai Mubai was horrified.
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Lin Chuan raised his eyelids slightly.
A faint purple light flashed in his eyes and vanished.
Second Soul Skill: Spatial Teleportation.
There was no movement, no trajectory—not even an afterimage.
Lin Chuan simply disappeared.
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The next instant—
He appeared less than half a meter in front of Dai Mubai.
That lazy face rapidly expanded in Dai Mubai's pupils.
"You…!"
His pupils shrank to pinpoints, and the hair all over his body stood on end.
Before he could react—
Before he could even release a soul skill—
Lin Chuan's palm had already swung out.
This slap used no soul skill.
It was purely his monstrous physical strength.
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Slap!!
A crisp, explosive sound rang out.
Dai Mubai's tall body spun like a top.
He was sent flying by a single strike.
Bang!
He slammed heavily into the distant wall, his body embedding deeply into it.
A human-shaped crater formed.
He couldn't even pull himself free.
The physique he was so proud of was as fragile as paper before this slap.
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Dead silence filled the room.
The twin sisters covered their mouths, pale with fright.
The waiter dropped his pen onto the floor.
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Lin Chuan stood there, casually picking his ear, his expression full of disdain.
"This is your White Tiger?"
"Looks more like a toothless sick cat."
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"Cough… cough…"
Dai Mubai clutched his swollen face and struggled to pull himself out of the wall.
His eyes were filled with humiliation and disbelief.
At that moment, he didn't feel like he was facing a human—
But a monster.
Complete suppression.
He didn't even have the power to fight back.
Without using his martial soul, he had been defeated with a single slap.
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"You… just wait!"
Dai Mubai was arrogant, but not foolish.
He knew he had picked a fight with the wrong person.
He glared at Lin Chuan and spat out his words through gritted teeth:
"If you're also here to enroll in Shrek Academy, I'll see you there!"
"Next time, I'll show you what a real White Tiger is!"
With that, he swallowed his pride and fled in disgrace with the twins.
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Lin Chuan shrugged.
"This Dai Mubai… truly pathetic."
He tossed a few Gold Soul Coins to the waiter.
"Take these for the damages."
The waiter was still stunned.
Lin Chuan frowned slightly.
"What are you standing there for? Give me the room card."
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At that moment—
Looking at Lin Chuan's back, Tang San's eyes were filled with even greater admiration.
"Big Brother is too strong…"
"Without even using his martial soul, he defeated a Spirit Elder with pure physical strength…"
"Is this… 'presence'?"
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As for Xiao Wu—
She became even more certain of her guess.
Lin Chuan…
Was very likely a hundred-thousand-year soul beast in human form.
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