--Tell others with a smile that I am stronger than yesterday.
Dragon Emperor Douluo, Tang Lingluo
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This was a crushing match, because the opponent basically didn't have the process of unleashing a spirit ability. Everything was so easy. Tang Lingluo did not even need to use the power of his martial soul to defeat the enemy.
Just as Wu Zhangkong had told Tang Lingluo and the others, Tang Wulin could defeat many soul masters of their age with his pure strength. On the other hand, Tang Lingluo's strength was simply superior to theirs.
Wu Zhangkong didn't even look at the distant form teacher of Class Four, Kong Hanwen. He raised his head coldly and said," Class dismissed."”
Xie Xie, Tang Lingluo, and Tang Wulin stood side by side." I suddenly feel that the days of the Class Promotion Tournament are so blissful. I finally don't have to go through special training tonight.”
In order to maintain their stamina and condition, they did not need to undergo special training during the competition.
Long Hengxu had also walked down from the competition stage, looking at the four of them in surprise. Tang Lingluo and Xie Xie had entered first grade class five because of that fight. With Tang Lingluo and Xie Xie's talents, there should be no doubt that they would be able to enter class one. However, Xie Xie's family came to Long Hengxu and said that they hoped to give him better training and to reconcile them. That was why he was assigned to class five.
Back then, Long Hengxu had many thoughts in his mind. Class Five was the worst class in the academy, so the pressure on them was far greater than the other classes. Wu Zhangkong had also been transferred to Class Five. Although almost no one in the upper echelons of the academy liked this cold and arrogant Prince Charming, they had to admit that his teaching ability and his own ability were formidable.
A further thought was that with the two geniuses Tang Lingluo and Xie Xie in class five, the Class Promotion Tournament would definitely put a lot of pressure on the other first-year classes, thus boosting the motivation of the entire first-year teaching and learning.
This was the reason why Tang Lingluo and Xie Xie, who were both geniuses, had entered class five.
However, it seemed that class five's strength had exceeded his initial expectations. He was curious as to why Wu Zhangkong would allow Tang Lingluo to fight three people at once. That was because he could crush his opponent without using his martial soul!
As for that girl, it was likely that Wu Zhangkong would rather admit his mistake than to be dragged into the class. Although he hadn't seen her display her true strength today, Wu Zhangkong still wanted to be dragged into the class even if he had to admit his mistake. This was enough to prove the problem.
This kind of combination of class five's participating teams was probably heaven-defying! Even if it was first grade class one, it wouldn't be easy to beat them.
In the Class Promotion Competition, if the lower class won consecutively, it would not be a good thing for him, who was in charge of recruiting students. This proved that the distribution of students was unfair during the admission process. He was starting to regret agreeing to let Gu Yue join class five.
"How about we go out and play?" Xie Xie whispered into Tang Wulin's ear. Actually, she wanted to avoid Tang Lingluo.
Tang Wulin shook his head. It's almost time to eat in the cafeteria."
Xie Xie looked at him with an expression that said,"Why are you so disappointing?" He said,"You only know how to eat."
"I'm hungry if you don't eat!" Tang Wulin snapped.”
"Alright, accompany me out. I'll treat you to a meal. How about it?" He had been suffocating in the academy these past few days.”
Eastsea Academy's management wasn't particularly strict. Eastsea Metropolis was a wealthy city with good security.
"Alright then." Tang Wulin immediately agreed to his request. In fact, he wanted to complete the forging mission he received during his weekly break last week.
Every second rank forging mission would bring him and his brother ten thousand to thirty thousand Federation coins. In the past few months, they had saved up a few million Federation coins, which was a huge sum of money for them. At this rate, he was confident that he would have enough money to buy a thousand year spirit soul for his brother when he had three rings.
A thousand-year spirit soul could provide three soul skills. In other words, it could provide three soul rings. This was very important to him.
"We'll go too!" Tang Lingluo and Gu Yue were already by their side.
Xie Xie said to Tang Lingluo with a fawning expression,"Ling Luo, since we're good brothers, forget about the ten thousand Federation dollars!”He had no choice. If he didn't have 10,000 yuan, he would really become a pauper.
Tang Lingluo glanced at him." Alright, but you have to treat the three of us to a meal.”
Xie Xie glanced at Gu Yue." Can we not bring girls?”Xie Xie was still a little conflicted about Gu Yue.
Gu Yue snorted coldly and looked at Tang Lingluo." You're not bringing me? Ling Luo, are you going with him or me?”
"Is there a need to say that?" Xie Xie said proudly. We're roommates and good friends. What has it got to do with you?”
Gu Yue nodded. Suddenly, she turned to the direction Wu Zhangkong had left and shouted,"Teacher Wu, I feel that our teamwork isn't good enough. We should continue the special training.”
"Hey!" Xie Xie appeared in front of her in a flash and raised his hand to cover her mouth. A silver light flashed on Gu Yue's body and she moved two meters horizontally to Tang Lingluo's side. She sneered,"Do you want to fight?"
"Alright, alright. If you're willing to follow, then let's go together."”
He had no temper towards Gu Yue at all. She was stronger than him, and just this alone was enough to make Gu Yue swallow him up.
They had been training together for a long time, but he had never won against Gu Yue in a one-on-one situation. He and Tang Wulin had only managed to win occasionally, but the most terrifying thing was the humanoid beast Tang Lingluo. Last time, Tang Lingluo had suppressed him and Tang Wulin with his physical strength alone. When the humanoid beast moved, even the floor was "violently demolished" by him.
Strangely enough, Gu Yue was always picking on him, but she had a good temper towards Tang Lingluo and Tang Wulin. Therefore, the four of them had a very peculiar relationship. Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, and Gu Yue had a good relationship with Tang Lingluo, but Xie Xie and Gu Yue did not like each other. Only with Tang Ling and Luo Wenxuan's help could the four of them unleash their full power.
The four of them changed back into their own clothes and walked out of the academy.
"Where are we going?" Tang Lingluo asked Xie Xie, who had suggested that they go out to play.
"Let's go eat first. Isn't this your and Wulin's favorite?" I know a food street. Let's go there.”
"Are you sure it's your treat?" Tang Wulin asked.”
"It's just a snack. Can't I afford it?" Xie Xie said proudly. Besides, didn't I promise Ling Luo? I'll treat you guys today, eat as much as you want!”
"You stink of money." As she spoke, she deliberately walked to the other side of Tang Lingluo.
Xie Xie was furious." Don't eat it if you're so capable.”
"I didn't plan on eating you anyway," Gu Yue replied proudly. Ling Luo, a man should have the demeanor of a gentleman, right?”
Tang Lingluo rubbed his temples." Can the two of you not be so hostile? Aren't we here to relax?"”
Gu Yue raised her head and looked at him seriously.”
"My treat." What else could Tang Lingluo say? As a tycoon with a net worth of hundreds of thousands, he could still afford to buy snacks.
Gu Yue then turned to Xie Xie with a smug expression." Don't worry, miser. I won't eat the food you've bought. I've brought everything you've bought…" She fanned her nose with her palm, looking disdainful.
Xie Xie took a few deep breaths. Tang Wulin patted Xie Xie's left shoulder to comfort him. He was no match for Xie Xie in a fight or a quarrel. This was also one of the reasons why he was unwilling to bring Gu Yue along.
The food street wasn't too close to Eastsea Academy, and it took the four of them half an hour to get there.
On both sides of a not-so-spacious street, there were shops. As soon as they arrived at the street entrance, the three of them could smell all kinds of fragrances floating out from the food street, making their appetites rise.
"Let's eat that first. The stewed beef is especially crispy. It's the most delicious with some white rice.”As the host of Eastsea City, Xie Xie took the initiative to speak.
"Alright!" Tang Wulin said with a smile. He was already hungry.
Stewed beef was a delicacy cooked in a brownish-yellow earthen jar. The beef was washed and stewed with scallion and ginger slices. The earthen jar was very good at locking the moisture and delicious taste of the beef. After the beef changed color, it was stewed for a long time with more than ten spices. When the beef was completely tender, the flavor of the spices had perfectly blended with the beef. It was a famous snack in East Sea Metropolis.
The shop was not big. The stove was outside, and there were nearly a hundred small fire holes on it. On top of it was a pot for stewing beef. The steaming beef fragrance made the lid of the pot not buzz, and the fragrance also took the opportunity to slip out. Bewitching passersby.
There were only five medium-sized long tables in the shop. At most, they could seat more than 20 people. At this moment, half of them were already seated.
It was already late autumn, and the temperature outside was not high. As soon as they entered the shop, they were greeted by the warmth and the fragrance of beef, which immediately made them feel comfortable.
Gu Yue looked at Xie Xie in surprise." I didn't expect the young master of a rich family to eat at a roadside restaurant!”
Xie Xie did not argue with her this time." Mom used to love this restaurant's stewed beef. I'll come here once in a while.”As he spoke, he walked in. He sat down at the innermost table.
Tang Lingluo nudged Gu Yue and shook her head gently, indicating that she should stop bickering with Xie Xie. She then walked in and sat down opposite Xie Xie.
Tang Lingluo could already tell that Xie Xie was a child who had lost his mother. Otherwise, he would not have said something like "Mommy used to love eating it the most".
"Yo, Xie Xie's here. You even brought a friend. Is it still the same?" The boss was a middle-aged man with a slightly oily apron around his waist. His face was full of smiles.
"Yes, thank you, Uncle Li." Xie Xie smiled.
Soon, four stewed beef, four bowls of plain white rice, and two side dishes made with vegetables were served.
"This is your first time bringing a friend here.”Uncle Li said with a smile. Then, he patted Xie Xie's head as if he was his nephew.
Tang Wulin looked at Xie Xie in astonishment. Xie Xie was a neat freak. His shop was always one of the two cleanest in the dormitory. As for the other one, it was naturally Tang Lingluo. However, at this moment, not only did he not dodge the shop owner's touch, he even smiled." Thank you, Uncle Li."”
Whether it was Tang Wulin or Gu Yue, their image of Xie Xie in this state was subverted. Only Tang Lingluo thought it was normal. Why? You'll know when you've been with Chu Zihang for a long time.
"What are you waiting for?" Xie Xie asked. Hurry up and eat." As he spoke, he lifted the lid of the jar in front of him. The jar immediately emitted a rich beef fragrance. The soup was dark golden in color, and one could see the beef cut into small pieces. Xie Xie touched the beef with his chopsticks and it immediately turned into mush.
He carefully picked up a piece and placed it on the white rice. Then, he ate it together with the white rice. His face was filled with enjoyment.
Tang Wulin couldn't hold it in any longer and began to eat like Xie Xie.
"It's delicious." He exclaimed in admiration. It was indeed delicious. The rich fragrance of the beef, along with the gravy, and the fresh and salty fragrance were neutralized by the white rice. It was perfect.
Gu Yue took a bite and could not help but be moved.
Tang Lingluo took a bite. It was indeed delicious. The ingredients were perfectly matched. Tang Lingluo wanted to cook for his parents when he got home. After all, they were reluctant to eat meat to take care of him, Tang Wulin, and Na 'er.
It was such a small shop with dim yellow lights and old tables and chairs, but it had amazing food. Beef, thick soup, side dishes, and plain white rice. It was warm and cozy to eat.
The four of them had been training together for three months, and the atmosphere was clearly much more harmonious than in the academy.
"Uncle Li, give me twenty more servings." Xie Xie greeted Uncle Li because he knew the appetite of these two people all too well.
Tang Wulin scratched his head awkwardly.”Tang Lingluo scratched his face awkwardly.
"What?" Xie Xie raised his head to look at him.
"That's not a good name," Tang Wulin said helplessly."I meant 'thank you'."”
Xie Xie suddenly smiled bitterly. His eyes were slightly red." My mother gave me this name. She told me that she gave me this name because she was grateful for that chance encounter. She said that the happiest thing in her life was meeting her father at that time. " But…" At this point, his face suddenly turned pale, and his grip on his chopsticks tightened.
"Your mother…Aiyo!" Tang Wulin asked hesitantly. However, before he could finish his question, Tang Lingluo slapped him back with a hand knife. Tang Lingluo was now looking at him with a stern gaze.
Tang Lingluo, Tang Wulin, and Gu Yue could tell that Xie Xie's family was very rich, but this was the first time they heard Xie Xie mention his family.
Xie Xie pursed his lips." Dad's always busy with all sorts of things. Even when Mom was seriously ill, he was always on the run. Before her mother passed away, her last wish was to see him, but he still came back late. I'll never forget that night. Mom let go of my hand with tears in her eyes. I hate him, I hate him! I also hate this name of mine. If it wasn't for that encounter, Mom might not have…"
At this point, he slammed his head on the table.
Coming here, he seemed to have removed all the pretense of coldness and arrogance. This was also the first time he revealed his true feelings to others.
At this moment, Uncle Li brought over a new can of beef. As she placed it on the table, she sighed." This child is so pitiful. His mother used to love bringing him to my place. Later, he... Since his mother had left, he would do it himself. Don't blame him for thinking of Mom every time! It's rare to see him bring a friend here, so I'm happy for him. This child is young, but he has a lot on his mind. You guys should help him. Sigh, what a sin!”
Tang Lingluo and Tang Wulin gently patted Xie Xie's back. Gu Yue sat there in a daze as she looked at the crying Xie Xie. Something seemed to have appeared in her eyes.
"Xie Xie, don't cry. Your mother wouldn't want you to be like this. You're telling others with a smile that you're stronger than you were yesterday. I think your mother will be proud of you.”Tang Lingluo patted Xie Xie's back and comforted him.
"Hey, stop crying. I take back what I said before. I'll let you treat me today.”Gu Yue kicked Xie Xie.
Xie Xie raised his head and used his sleeve to wipe away the tears in his eyes.”
Gu Yue pursed her lips." Little wimp, you're quite vengeful."”
"You're the same age as me, and you're younger than me, aren't you? I'm a little brat, what are you?" Little girl?"
Gu Yue opened a new earthen jar and lowered her head to eat. As she ate, she said,"Don't quarrel with sniveling fellows. It's so delicious."
Then, Xie Xie ignored Gu Yue who was gorging herself and said to Tang Lingluo,"Thank you, Ling Luo. You're right. I'll use my smile to tell others that I'm stronger than yesterday. This way, Mom will be proud of me.”After saying that, he grinned at Tang Lingluo.
Tang Lingluo and the other two could not help but laugh when they saw Xie Xie's expression. Tang Lingluo then shouted," Xie Xie, let go of that can of beef! Let me do it!"
When the four of them left the stewed beef shop, Uncle Li looked at their backs and couldn't help but sigh." Children these days really eat too much!”Isn't that so? The place where Tang Lingluo and the others were sitting earlier was filled with empty cans of beef that were as big as a hill. There was not even a drop of soup left."Wasting is shameful!"
Tang Lingluo, who had just walked out of the Steamed Beef Shop, heard Uncle Li's exclamation. Cough!" After a while.
The stewed beef not only brought satisfaction and warmth to Tang Ling and the others, but it also brought them closer to each other.
Next was the salt-grilled prawns. The fresh prawns were skewered with bamboo skewers, roasted over charcoal fire, and sprinkled with salt foam. It couldn't be simpler, but it was filled with the delicious taste of the ocean.
Tang Lingluo and Tang Wulin fully displayed the demeanor of the Culinary God. The four of them ate from one end of the food street to the other, filled with laughter.
However, Xie Xie's wallet was in trouble.
"I'm so full." Gu Yue held Tang Lingluo's shoulder while Xie Xie stood on Tang Wulin's left.
"If you're not magnanimous enough, don't learn from me, the Culinary God." Tang Wulin smiled.”
"Wulin, can you be shameless?" Tang Lingluo asked helplessly. Don't embarrass me anymore."
Xie Xie rolled his eyes." What Culinary God? You and Ling Luo are gluttons. I wanted to tell you the first time I saw you guys eating.”
Tang Lingluo's expression changed when she heard Xie Xie's words. She snorted coldly," Let's go eat. You're treating anyway."”
"You can still eat?" Xie Xie asked in astonishment.”This fellow had probably eaten as much as a cow along the way, right?
"Wrong!" Tang Wulin said proudly. It's us."
Xie Xie looked at the two gluttons with the surname Tang in front of him."Does their family produce big eaters? My poor wallet!"
"Eh? What's going on over there?" Gu Yue suddenly said.
Tang Lingluo, Tang Wulin, and Xie Xie raised their heads to look. There seemed to be a commotion at the entrance of the food street.
That location seemed to be the Steamed Beef Shop!
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