The two returned to the Soto City Great Spirit Arena.
Lin Xian glanced around but didn't see Dai Mubai anywhere—his match had likely already ended.
After registering at the counter, Lin Xian headed to the spectator stands while Zhu Zhuqing entered the competitor's area.
Perhaps stirred by earlier events, Zhu Zhuqing fought with unusual ferocity.
Her opponent was a Rank 25 agility-attack system Battle Spirit Master, yet he was completely suppressed from start to finish.
Lin Xian understood—this was her way of venting everything she had been holding in.
By the time the match ended, her spirit power was nearly depleted.
But the audience loved it, applauding and cheering loudly.
---
After the match, they went to collect the reward.
10 gold coins.
Previously, registering for a Spirit Fight Badge required a fee of 10 gold coins.
Fortunately, the arena allowed credit registration—after verifying spirit power and completing an evaluation.
Zhu Zhuqing, already at Rank 26, was considered quite strong among Spirit Grandmasters.
So the credit was approved.
However, her first earnings were used to offset the registration fee.
From now on, each victory would earn 10 gold coins—a considerable income.
---
"So this is the method you mentioned," Zhu Zhuqing said. "Not bad. It improves combat experience too."
"Yeah. You can only fight one match a day, so the intensity isn't too high. It's just right."
"Let's head back. I need to reflect on today's battle."
"Alright."
---
On the way back, they walked the same street as before.
But this time, the distance between them had noticeably shortened.
As they passed by the Rose Hotel—
That blonde man with double pupils appeared again.
Only this time, he wasn't with the twins.
Instead, he had a mature woman in his arms.
The two clung to each other shamelessly as they walked inside.
Even Lin Xian was stunned.
This guy really knew how to live.
It hadn't even been that long—already onto the next one?
Could his body even handle it?
---
In terms of age, Dai Mubai was only about two years older than Lin Xian.
After transmigrating, Lin Xian's body had changed slightly, but his looks hadn't diminished at all.
Douluo Continent really was… something else.
Of course, looking at Zhu Zhuqing beside him—
Same age.
Yet her figure was already… dangerously developed.
---
"How unlucky. Let's go."
Zhu Zhuqing grabbed Lin Xian's hand and quickly pulled him away.
One more glance and she might actually explode from disgust.
Even getting close to that place made her feel nauseated.
---
Meanwhile, at the hotel entrance, Dai Mubai seemed to sense something.
He paused and glanced outside.
Seeing no one, he shrugged it off and buried himself back into the woman's embrace.
---
Back in the room, Zhu Zhuqing resumed her usual routine—sitting down to cultivate.
Lin Xian shook his head.
Too hardworking.
Compared to her, he was basically the King of Lazybones.
He flopped onto the bed and lay flat.
As Star Attraction circulated, strands of Stellar Power were drawn into his body.
After completing a full cycle, it continued running automatically.
Before long, he drifted off to sleep.
---
The next few days passed in a similar rhythm.
Daytime—cultivation.
Nighttime—masked matches at the Great Spirit Arena.
Of course, Zhu Zhuqing fought while Lin Xian watched.
In five matches, she won three.
She lost once to a Rank 27 control-type Spirit Master.
And once to a Rank 29 attack-type Spirit Master.
But she wasn't discouraged.
Control types naturally countered agility types—it was a disadvantage she couldn't avoid.
Still, her combat skills improved rapidly.
How to manage spirit power.
How to seize initiative.
She had gained a lot.
---
After another match, Zhu Zhuqing returned to Lin Xian's side to collect her reward.
At that moment, Lin Xian sensed something.
Someone was watching them.
No surprise—it was Dai Mubai.
Even with the mask, Zhu Zhuqing's Spirit aura couldn't be completely hidden.
That must have drawn his attention.
"Let's go back," Lin Xian said. "My spirit power has recovered. We should confirm it."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded, not thinking too much, and left with him.
---
Meanwhile, in the preparation room—
Dai Mubai stared in their direction.
"Boss Dai, what are you looking at?" a fat youth beside him asked. "Found another beauty?"
"Fatty, is that all you think about?"
"You're one to talk! When are you going to let your brother enjoy some high-quality ones?"
"We'll talk later. I think I just spotted someone interesting."
"Who? That masked Hell Civet? Her figure's pretty good… she just left too."
"I'm warning you—don't touch her."
"Alright, alright. Since you've set your sights on her, I won't compete."
"At least you know your place. Tonight, I'll arrange some twins for you."
Dai Mubai's double pupils flickered with amusement as he glanced toward the exit.
Heh.
So she ran away too?
When she sees my strength now, she'll be shocked.
After all these years…
She's really grown.
He had seen countless women in Soto City.
But none matched her.
Interesting.
Very interesting.
Tomorrow, he would wait at the arena—
And see exactly what his "little fiancée" had become.
As for the man beside her?
A joke.
With that frail body, one swipe of his tiger claws would make him cry.
"Hahahaha!"
"Boss Dai, what's so funny?"
"I'm in a good mood. Tonight, I'll treat you. Let's have some fun."
"Seriously?"
"At the Rose Hotel. I'll call a few—pick whichever you want."
"That good?!"
"We're brothers, aren't we? But keep your mouth shut."
"Boss Dai, you know me—my lips are sealed!"
…