Douluo Dragon King: Martial Soul Spring and Autumn Cicada, Lord of Time

"By the way, Brother Tao, the battle just now was too intense, I'm a bit hungry. How about we go out for a bite to eat?"

Just as the situation became slightly awkward, Tang Wulin took the initiative to speak, breaking the silence among everyone.

"Great! I happen to know a street full of food stalls. I'll treat you to a nice meal, just to make some friends!"

Upon hearing Tang Wulin's words, Xie Xie took the initiative to speak and made a suggestion.

"That's wonderful! Xie Xie, you're such a good person! I really misjudged you at first!"

Upon learning that there was free food, Tang Wulin jumped up excitedly, and his gaze towards Xie Xie instantly changed.

"Let's go! Zhao Tao, Gu Yue, you guys come too!"

With a faint smile on his face, Xie Xie turned to Zhao Tao and Gu Yue and spoke.

"Of course, we'll have to trouble Young Master Xie to pay. Gu Yue, why don't you come along too?"

Nodding, Zhao Tao agreed to Xie Xie's suggestion and smiled at Gu Yue.

"it is good."

Hearing Zhao Tao's words, Gu Yue finally nodded and then silently followed beside Zhao Tao.

......

Soon, the four of them arrived at the snack street where Xie Xie was.

Although the food street doesn't appear luxurious or spacious, the aromas waft out as soon as you arrive at the entrance, whetting your appetite.

"Xie Xie, you know Donghai City best, yet you don't have any recommended restaurants?"

As they walked, Tang Wulin asked questions out of curiosity.

"Of course! Let's go eat at that braised beef restaurant first. I eat there often, it's especially delicious!"

Seeing Tang Wulin asking him a question, Xie Xie smiled slightly and took the initiative to introduce himself.

"So it's the classic 'beef stew in a sealed pot' plot!"

Hearing the conversation between Tang Wulin and Xie Xie, Zhao Tao smiled slightly.

certainly......

This time, the protagonist will definitely not be Tang Wulin, but myself!

Soon, Xie Xie led Gu Yue, Zhao Tao, and Tang Wulin into a small shop with rather simple decor.

"Hey, Xie Xie's here! Are these your friends?"

Upon seeing the four people arrive at the shop, a middle-aged man came up with a big smile and warmly welcomed them.

"That's right, Uncle Li. Same as always, one bowl of beef and one bowl of rice for each person, plus a small side dish."

Looking at the middle-aged man, Xie Xie smiled and spoke softly, showing no arrogance whatsoever.

This unusual behavior also drew strange looks from Tang Wulin.

After all, Xie Xie always showed an arrogant attitude towards ordinary people, even ordinary students in Class 5.

But when facing this seemingly unremarkable middle-aged man, Xie Xie behaved so calmly, even docilely.

"Uncle Li is an elder who watched me grow up. When my mother was alive, she often brought me here..."

Seemingly noticing the confusion in Tang Wulin's eyes, Xie Xie lowered his head, looking somewhat forlorn.

"I am sorry for your loss!"

"I believe that your mother's spirit in heaven would also want you to live a happy life!"

Hearing Xie Xie's words, Zhao Tao patted him on the shoulder and comforted him.

Just then, Uncle Li came to the group carrying four servings of braised beef, rice, and side dishes.

After receiving comfort from Zhao Tao, Xie Xie's emotions seemed to stabilize somewhat, and he joined the others in enjoying the tender beef in the earthenware pot in front of them.

"Xie Xie, you have excellent taste, but the portion of beef is a bit small. I could easily eat ten more cans!"

After devouring a can of beef in a flash, Tang Wulin looked at the empty can in front of him with a hint of lingering satisfaction and said...

"Ten cans!?"

"There was this legendary glutton in the cafeteria who devoured a meal for over a dozen people in one go. Could that be you, Wu Lin?"

Upon hearing Tang Wulin's words, Xie Xie's eyes widened in surprise, and then, as if he understood something, he looked Tang Wulin up and down.

"Yes, it's me. Thank you for the expense, Xie Xie!"

Hearing Xie Xie's words, Tang Wulin scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly.

"It's nothing, just a small amount. Come on, Uncle Li, give Wu Lin ten more servings of braised beef!"

Upon hearing this, Xie Xie laughed heartily and called out to Uncle Li.

"Alright, the beef is here!"

Upon hearing Xie Xie's words, Uncle Li smiled kindly and presented Tang Wulin with bowls of stewed beef.

Just as Tang Wulin was about to enjoy his meal, a commotion suddenly broke out in the crowd in the distance. The diners scattered and fled. Then, three burly men strode towards the Muguan Beef Shop.

"Hey Li, why haven't you paid last month's protection money yet?"

"If you won't listen to reason, you'll have to suffer the consequences. I, Guanglong, am not someone to be trifled with. If you still can't pay your protection money, you can forget about keeping your 'Sealed Pot Beef' shop in business!"

Upon arriving at the entrance of the "Muffled Pot Beef Restaurant," a burly man with a bald head and dragon and tiger tattoos glared fiercely at the restaurant's owner and threatened him.

"Brother Guanglong, my wife is seriously ill, and all my money has gone to her treatment. Please, I beg you, grant me a few more months!"

Looking at the radiant dragon before him, Uncle Li immediately knelt down on both knees and began to plead in a low, humble voice.

"Hmph, if everyone made excuses like you, how would Guanglong be able to collect protection money?"

"Let me tell you, if you don't do this business, plenty of others will; if you don't pay this protection money, plenty of others will!"

Upon hearing Uncle Li's words, Guanglong merely sneered, kicked Uncle Li to the ground, and with his other hand, he shoved the stove and all the jars of beef over.

"Uncle Li, are you alright? Guanglong, right? You've gone too far!"

Seeing this, Xie Xie quickly stood up, helped up Uncle Li who had been kicked to the ground, and then glared fiercely at Guanglong, his eyes flashing with angry fire.

"Hmph, a little brat like you dares to meddle in other people's business?"

"I, Grandpa Guanglong, don't like bullying children."

"Okay, you kneel down and kowtow three times to me, or I'll beat you up like an old man!"

Looking at Xie Xie, who was barely up to his chest, Guanglong's eyes were full of disdain, and he snorted coldly.

"Guanglong, don't push your luck!"

Hearing Guanglong's words, Xie Xie was completely enraged. With a wave of his arm, the Guanglong Dagger instantly leaped out, and the yellow soul rings around his body kept swirling. His figure seemed to transform into a golden lightning bolt as he rushed towards Guanglong!

"Hey, not bad, kid. You're a Soul Master?"

"But who isn't a Soul Master at heart?"

"I, Grandpa Guanglong, am not only a Soul Master, but a Grand Soul Master even more powerful than you!"

Looking at Xie Xie rushing towards him, Guanglong just sneered, and two soul rings, one white and one yellow, instantly rose from the soles of his feet!

With the appearance of the spirit ring, the skin on the surface of the light dragon's body instantly turned silver-gray!

Thick scales have grown on areas such as the arms, thighs, and neck!

This is the spirit possession posture that Guanglong's Ironclad Dragon spirit exhibited after it possessed the body!