Chapter 144 Something Happened to Xiaochuan?
Qian Renxue's heart was also filled with turmoil.
She could clearly feel the terrifying pressure, far exceeding that of ordinary Title Douluos she knew.
But then she shook her head, selectively ignoring the second half of the Porcupine Douluo's sentence.
Limit Douluo?
Besides Tang Chen, the former Sect Master of the reclusive Clear Sky Sect, and his grandfather, who else in the entire Douluo Continent could reach level ninety-nine?
Even her second grandfather, Golden Crocodile Douluo, had been stuck at level ninety-eight for decades.
"Calm down."
Qian Renxue remained composed. "The fact that they haven't made a direct move doesn't necessarily mean they're targeting us."
She knew very well that panicking in front of a powerful figure of this level would only make things worse. Since the other party hadn't taken action immediately, it meant there was still room to maneuver.
A trace of surprise flashed through her eyes as she looked at Tang Chuan.
That fat man looked ordinary, yet she had never expected him to be a powerful expert at the Title Douluo level.
It seemed Tang Chuan's background was far more complicated than she had imagined.
Fatty Su suppressed his aura, snorted coldly, and walked a few steps toward the table where Qian Renxue and the others sat. "The shop is too small. There's not enough room to move around."
"The three of you, would you like to step outside and talk?"
His small eyes swept over Serpent Spear Douluo and Porcupine Douluo, who looked as if they were facing a great enemy, before finally landing on Qian Renxue.
As he spoke, he flipped his hand, and a palm-sized cube-shaped soul tool appeared in his grasp.
The cube was dark silver, its surface covered in complex soul-guided array patterns, with faint spatial fluctuations flowing through it.
This was the Level 8 spatial soul guide device, Image Barrier, developed by Su Pang.
Although it could not compare to the Five Flavors Universe Cover, once activated, it could create an independent image space, isolating the battlefield from the outside world so that the aftershocks of battle would not affect reality for a short time.
Of course, it could not restrain a Title Douluo for more than a few seconds.
But those few seconds were enough for Fatty Su and Skinny Su to join forces and suppress the two Title Douluos.
After all, there was an insurmountable gap between a Limit Douluo and an ordinary Title Douluo.
When Serpent Spear Douluo and Porcupine Douluo saw the small cube-shaped soul tool in Su Pang's hand, their hearts sank even further.
The opponent not only possessed unfathomable strength but also a rare soul tool, clearly indicating an extraordinary origin.
The two exchanged a glance and understood that Fatty Su did not wish to cause a disturbance in the crowded shop. They were more than willing to avoid open conflict.
Their goal was to recruit Tang Chuan, not to fight to the death with an unknown powerhouse.
Moreover, the opponent's strength was unfathomable. If a real fight broke out inside the shop, not only would they gain nothing, but they might even expose the young master's hidden identity.
Serpent Spear Douluo looked at Qian Renxue. Seeing her nod slightly, he spoke in a deep voice, "Alright."
"Since you have invited us, how could we refuse?"
Porcupine Douluo also breathed a sigh of relief. Since the other party was willing to give them a way out, he naturally would not push things further.
Judging from the oppressive aura earlier, if a real battle erupted, the two of them likely would not even have the chance to resist.
"Since you are willing, then we shall do as you say."
Qian Renxue spoke at the right moment, standing up and smoothing her robes. She appeared calm and composed, maintaining her gentle and elegant demeanor.
Seeing their cooperation, Su Pang slightly withdrew his imposing aura.
He turned and walked out of the shop first. Su Shou then gestured for Tang Chuan and Tang San to remain calm before following closely behind, subtly blocking the retreat of Qian Renxue and the others.
"Brother, I'll go with you and take a look!"
Seeing this, Tang San set down his work and was about to follow.
"Don't worry."
Tang Chuan pressed a hand to his shoulder and shook his head. "Both Brother Su Pang and Brother Su Shou are Title Douluos. Nothing will happen."
"You stay here and watch the shop. I'll go take a look myself."
He trusted the strength of the two divine servants and had a rough idea of Qian Renxue's intentions, knowing that the chance of a fight breaking out was slim.
Moreover, for two Limit Douluos to deal with Serpent Spear Douluo and Porcupine Douluo was no different from crushing ants. There was absolutely no need to worry.
Tang San hesitated for a moment. Seeing Tang Chuan's resolute expression, he nodded. "Then be careful, brother."
"Rest assured."
Tang Chuan patted his arm and quickly followed after them.
In the alley behind the shop.
Tang Hao leaned against the corner wall, his robe stained with mud. He occasionally lifted the gourd of wine to his lips, his eyes fixed coldly on the few ruffians before him.
"Who sent you?"
"S-Senior, spare our lives!"
The three hooligans knelt on the ground, trembling violently.
Before Tang Hao could use further methods, a skinny, monkey-like rascal finally broke down and blurted out miserably, "I-It was the owner of Drunken Immortal Pavilion who sent us!"
"He said Tang's Takeout took away too much of his business and told us to teach them a lesson!"
"Drunken Immortal Pavilion?"
Tang Hao frowned. He hadn't expected a restaurant in Soto City to resort to such despicable tactics.
"Is there anyone else behind this?"
"N-No, that's all!"
The burly thug with a scarred face shook his head frantically, afraid of being beaten if he answered too slowly. "Only the owner of Drunken Immortal Pavilion gave us five gold soul coins and told us to make sure it was done today!"
"Get lost."
Tang Hao stared into their eyes. Seeing no signs of deception, his killing intent faded slightly.
He had originally intended to dispose of these three scoundrels on the spot.
But after some thought, he realized they were not the true culprits. Killing them would accomplish nothing. The mastermind behind it all still needed to be dealt with.
"Go back and tell the owner of Drunken Immortal Pavilion."
"He dares to mess with Tang's Takeout? Then he can wait. I'll go have a proper talk with him later!"
The three ruffians scrambled to their feet as if pardoned and fled the alley in panic.
Tang Hao had originally planned to follow them to find the real culprit, but suddenly sensed an immense pressure coming from the direction of Tang's Takeout.
Though it lasted only an instant, it caused his expression to change drastically.
"A Title Douluo?"
"Did something happen to Xiaochuan?"
Tang Hao's heart tightened. He no longer cared about the owner of Drunken Immortal Pavilion and rushed toward the shop at full speed.
His worst fears were coming true.
A Title Douluo had dared to make a move against Xiaochuan, and one far stronger than an ordinary Title Douluo—strong enough to make even Xiaochuan feel wary.
When he reached the entrance of the commercial street, Tang Hao saw Tang Chuan walking toward the outskirts of the city alongside two unfamiliar middle-aged men, a young man, and two elderly attendants.
"Four Title Douluos?"
Tang Hao froze the moment he sensed their auras.
The two elderly men were roughly equal to him in strength. Especially after consuming the Chrysanthemum, Tang Hao was confident he could face the two together without fear.
But those two unfamiliar men were different.
Though their auras were restrained, Tang Hao felt an unprecedented pressure from them—something no ordinary Title Douluo could possess.
"People from the Spirit Hall?"
Tang Hao recognized the two elderly men at once as Serpent Spear Douluo and Porcupine Douluo of the Spirit Hall. Though disguised, he had encountered them before and would never mistake them.
Tang Hao's gaze turned icy as understanding dawned.
It seemed the Spirit Hall was targeting Xiaochuan, and those two Limit Douluos were most likely Xiaochuan's protectors.
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