Douluo Continent: I Have No Thieves Under Heaven, the Explosive King Returns

Chapter 81 Departure, the Test Begins
"boom!"

The thief picked up his spiked club and smashed it on the head of the traitor. The traitor rolled his eyes and lay flat on the ground, pretending to be dead.

"A bunch of troublemakers!"

Tianxia Wuzei rubbed his temples, his gaze sweeping over the slightly swaying wooden door.

"old……"

The moment the door was peeked through a crack, the spiked club came crashing down with a whooshing sound!

"what!"

"Ow!"

The two who had just emerged, one recognizing a thief as his father and the other with shifty eyes, screamed and flew backward, landing on the ground with three golden stars spinning above their heads.

"Just you wait, I'll explain later!"

After saying "There are no thieves in the world," the door slammed shut as if it had a life of its own.

Seeing the traitor pretending to be dead, he kicked him in a fit of anger.

"Get up right now, or I'll really hit you!"

"Boss, stop hitting him!"

The traitor sprang to his feet, his eyes red-rimmed like a child who had done something wrong.

"Boss, are you... are you abandoning us?! If you're not taking those two, take me instead! I'm more reliable than the third and fourth brothers!"

"Boom!"

"No Thieves Under Heaven" punched him on the head, gritting his teeth, "I'm going there to train, to become stronger! Understand?!"

"Get stronger?! Can't this place help you get stronger, boss?" The traitor regretted his words as soon as he uttered them.

Yes, there's no one left in Soto City who can hone the boss's skills!

Especially in the Great Soul Arena, no one was his match.

Without offering further explanation, the official placed his hands heavily on the shoulders of the traitor, his voice low and menacing.

"Listen up, second brother, keep an eye on those two idiots after I leave! Don't let them sell you out and then help you count the money!"

The traitorous minister's Adam's apple bobbed as he nodded emphatically.

Images of the past when everyone was playing around flashed through his mind, and he clenched his fist: "Don't worry, boss, I will protect them!"

In the past, the three of them were fearless, causing chaos and laughing without a care in the world.

Because they know that no matter how big a mess they make, there will always be a boss behind them who can smooth things over for them.

But now, the thieves of the world are leaving.

As the second child, he had to shoulder the heavy responsibility.

As for why "No Thieves Under Heaven" left alone, he didn't want to know, nor would he bother to find out.

They always believed that their leader would never abandon them.

The thief looked at the resolute traitor with unwavering eyes and nodded in satisfaction.

He then took out the Snow-White Swan Kiss, the Ninth-Grade Purple Ganoderma, and the Narcissus Jade Bone from his soul tool and stuffed them into the hands of the traitor.

"These three herbs are for Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, and Zhu Zhuqing respectively, but they will be given to them after they break through to the next realm."

The traitor nodded and stored it in his soul tool.

However, he asked with some doubt, "Boss, what about Ning Rongrong's share? Everyone else got one, isn't it a bit inappropriate that she didn't?"

"Her identity is somewhat special, so it's not too late to give it to her when I get back."

The thief-free world wasn't foolish enough to leave the precious jade and tulips with the treacherous officials; he might have been tricked into giving them to Ning Fengzhi.

Although he could eventually get back what was rightfully his, he would lose control of the situation.

To deal with unscrupulous merchants, you have to be even more cunning than them.

As long as I don't come back, you won't get what you want, and you'll always keep the initiative firmly in your own hands.

Seeing the somewhat heartbroken look on the traitor's face, Tianxia Wuzei patted his dog's head.

"Don't worry, I'll be back in six months to a year. While I'm gone, the team is in your hands."

"Yes, boss. I won't let you down!" The traitor swore confidently, displaying a leader's charisma at that moment.

After giving his confession, Tianxia Wuzei walked out of the wooden house.

Outside the wooden house, the group had just heard that Tianxia Wuzei was about to leave and had been waiting there for a while.

Sensing the intense gazes of the crowd, Tianxia Wuzei coughed lightly, his voice deep and powerful.

"Since you already know, I'll just say it directly." His gaze swept across every face, finally settling on the traitor.

"I'll be away for six months to a year. During my absence, the second-in-command will be your captain, and you must follow his instructions. Understand?!"

Upon hearing this, the one who recognized the thief as his father and the one with shifty eyes immediately jumped out.

"I refuse to accept this! Boss, I challenge the second-in-command to a one-on-one duel! He has the same soul power as me, so why is he the acting captain?!"

He darted forward, his face full of resentment, having mistaken a thief for his father.

The shifty-eyed man chimed in, "Exactly! I disagree! Why should the second brother be the acting captain? Can he beat me and the third brother?"

The veins on Tianxia Wuzei's forehead bulged as he glared at them.

"I made these arrangements. You're not happy about it? If you're not happy, both of you come at me together and let me see if you're qualified."

"Tch, forget it then." The two, who both recognized the thief as their father and the shifty-eyed one, exchanged a glance, took two steps back in unison, one looking up at the sky and the other at the ground, and started whistling.

Seeing this, Tianxia Wuzei thought to himself.

I knew those two guys were unreliable, only the second brother was somewhat reliable... what a load of rubbish!

But he saw that the traitor was making faces at his two younger brothers, his tongue lolling out, not at all like a captain.
"Hold on, he's my own brother, he's my own brother! Why would I hold back?!"

In the blink of an eye, he rushed up to the smug traitor and punched him so hard he was slammed into a tree trunk, so hard he couldn't be pried off.

Seeing this, the man who mistook the thief for his father clutched his stomach and burst into laughter. His shifty eyes and thieving expression were even more exaggerated. He laughed so hard he fell to the ground, pounding his fists incessantly.

"laugh?"

With a swift movement, two more muffled thuds were heard.

Now, three human figure reliefs are neatly inlaid on the tree trunk.

The world is a place without thieves, and I'm exhausted. I wonder if these guys have gone astray while I was away.

He then ignored them and turned to give instructions to Zhu Zhuqing and the others.

"While I'm away, I hope you can meet the requirements I set for you. Otherwise, when I return, anyone who doesn't meet my requirements will be fired!"

The author reiterated this statement to prevent them from becoming lax in their cultivation due to his departure.

"Understood." Everyone's hearts tightened, and they responded in unison.

After spending time together, they clearly understood that "No Thief Under Heaven" was a man of his word.

If they really don't meet the requirements, they might actually be kicked out.

As the saying goes, if they fail to meet the requirements due to laziness, they cannot blame him for being heartless.

Immediately, he said calmly, "Fourth Master, take me back."

Before the words were finished, a giant golden hand grabbed Tianxia Wuzei and shot into the sky; Lion Douluo had made his move.

"Take care, boss!"

On the tree trunk, the three clowns struggled to wave, their faces covered in tears and snot.

High in the sky, Wu Zetian watched the figure grow smaller and smaller and sighed softly: "Young eagles must eventually fly high. It's time for them to grow up on their own."

He felt a little emotional.

Since arriving in Douluo Continent, the three of them have been by his side. It would be a lie to say that he had no feelings for them.

It's normal for people to play around and joke around sometimes; after all, a fight is a sign of affection.

However, no rainbow appears without rain.

Seeing this, Lion Douluo asked, "What, are you having second thoughts?"

"No, I never regret what I've done. Even if I'm wrong, I'll see it through to the end!"

The World Without Thieves understands that his strength is not yet great enough to truly protect the treacherous officials and rebels.

Therefore, becoming stronger has always been his primary task.

Lion Douluo didn't say anything more after hearing this, and continued walking with Tianxia Wuzei.

A strong wind howled, and the clouds rushed past beneath our feet.

Suddenly, "No Thieves Under Heaven" narrowed his eyes.

Something's wrong?!

"Fourth brother, isn't this the way back to the Spirit Hall? Where are you taking me?!"

The Lion Douluo's lips curled into a smile, and his laughter mingled with the sound of the wind.

"The High Priest said you don't need to return to the Spirit Hall. As long as you pass the test he gives you, you can go to the Slaughter City. If you fail, then you should obediently return to Soto City."

"A test?" Tianxia Wuzei was taken aback. "What kind of test is Old Deng going to give me?"

Lion Douluo did not answer immediately. After sensing the surroundings, he said, "You'll know when we get there."

Before the thief could even speak, the world suddenly spun around him!

His instinctive reaction was to stomp his feet heavily on the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust and fallen leaves, and he found himself in a forest.

Suddenly looking up, my pupils contracted sharply, and a mountain-like figure stood before me.

As a time traveler, Tianxia Wuzei immediately recognized the burly old man's identity.

The sect leader of the Elephant Armor Sect, Huyan Zhen?!

Just then, Lion Douluo's voice came from high above, carrying a hint of amusement.

"This is the test the High Priest has given you! There is no time limit. You can pass the test by any means necessary to break through his defenses!"

This was a test that Qian Daoliu specially gave him after learning that Tianxia Wuzei wanted to go to the City of Slaughter.

If the test is passed, then there will be no more thieves in the world.

If he doesn't pass the test, then let him stay obediently in Soto City to cultivate and become stronger.

Just then, Huyan Zhen came to surrender, so Qian Daoliu sent him to test Tianxia Wuzei and dampen his arrogance.

When Hu Yanzhen was granted permission to take a step forward, a huge shadow enveloped Tianxia Wuzei.

He clasped his hands in a fist and smiled, his voice like muffled thunder.

"Your Highness, please forgive me."

(End of this chapter)