The Balak Kingdom is one of the four kingdoms of the Heaven Dou Empire, which is somewhat similar to a feudal system.
The four kingdoms within its borders only nominally obey the rule of the Heaven Dou Empire; in reality, apart from necessary tributes, they are completely autonomous in all matters.
Soto City is located in the center of the most fertile Lima Plains within the Balak Kingdom, known as the granary of Balak.
Soto City is a large city, with a constant flow of people in its bustling and lively urban area. It was just past noon, the sun was blazing, and two young people, a male and a female, walked into Soto City's west gate.
The young male was dressed simply and had an ordinary appearance; in contrast, the young female, set against the backdrop of this not-so-handsome male, appeared lovely and lively.
The two were Tang San and Xiao Wu.
At this time, Xiao Wu's black hair was styled into a neat scorpion braid, hanging down past her calves. The combination of her pink top and short skirt showcased her unique soft curves and slender legs. She was even slightly taller than Tang San.
Standing next to her, Tang San looked like a mere passerby.
"Brother, I'm hungry," Xiao Wu said, pulling Tang San's hand, her big eyes blinking as she looked at him pitifully.
Hearing this, Tang San immediately withdrew his wandering gaze and instead looked at Xiao Wu gently: "Then let's find something to eat first, and then look for lodging."
The two then walked towards the most prosperous district in Soto City, where various stalls and shops were dazzlingly arrayed. Even before they got close, the aroma of food was already wafting over.
Xiao Wu was like an unbridled wild horse, excitedly weaving through the crowd, pointing at this one moment and that one the next, but not buying anything, only exclaiming in waves of surprise.
Tang San smiled as he watched the scene before him, a soft light flashing in his eyes.
"Xiao Wu, slow down!"
At the same time, Zhu Zhuqing also arrived in Soto City.
"Wow! Brother, let's stay here tonight!"
In front of the Rose Hotel, Tang San and Xiao Wu, having eaten their fill, arrived as expected. Looking at the hotel's rose-red exterior and decor, exuding luxury and romance, it firmly captivated Xiao Wu's attention.
She eagerly pulled Tang San into the hotel and headed to the front desk.
"Two rooms, please, thank you."
The server, a smile playing on his lips, gave Tang San an 'I know what you mean' look, "I'm sorry, young man, there's only one room left."
"One room?" Tang San frowned, not understanding the server's look.
"One room is fine, what's wrong with one room? We've been living together for the past few years in Nuoding, and we can save some money!" Xiao Wu said boldly, not knowing if she was truly feigning ignorance.
As a 100,000-year-old ruffian rabbit, she and Ning Rongrong were an equally precocious duo. After arriving at the hotel, she had probably vaguely guessed that this was a place for couples.
Hearing this, the server's eyes showed a hint of understanding, and his gaze towards Tang San became a bit more disdainful.
He muttered to himself: "What's with the act? He looks quite honest, but he's been living with a young girl since childhood. Now he's acting shy, who is he trying to fool? Or is he just not capable?"
Instinctively feeling that the waiter's gaze was problematic, Tang San frowned, while Xiao Wu, pulling Tang San's arm, whined: "Brother, hurry up, I've been walking all day, my feet are so sore."
Hearing this, Tang San looked at the 'pitiful' Xiao Wu and finally nodded, "Okay, just one room."
After paying and getting the room card, the two were about to go upstairs when a cold snort came from the entrance.
"I say, this room should be mine, shouldn't it?" Tang San and Xiao Wu turned around and looked, only to see a male embracing two females walking towards their counter.
The two females looked about seventeen or eighteen, with pretty faces and tall figures. What was most striking was that their appearances were almost identical—they were a pair of twins!
The male between them was about 1.8 meters tall, with long golden hair and pupils within pupils; it was Dai Mubai.
At this time, compared to when he left the Star Luo Empire, his steps were unsteady, and his Spirit was listless, hinting at excessive indulgence.
However, relying on his not-weak spirit power cultivation, coupled with his young age, it wasn't too obvious.
"A Spirit Master, and a very strong one!" This was Tang San's first thought upon seeing Dai Mubai. He subtly shielded Xiao Wu.
"Hmph!"
At this moment, Xiao Wu put her hands on her hips, pointed at Dai Mubai, and glared furiously, "We were here first, you're the one who should get lost!"
Provoked, Dai Mubai's cold gaze fell on Xiao Wu, a greedy and lewd look flashing in his eyes. He nodded, "Very well, it's been a long time since anyone dared to speak to me like that. You also have spirit power fluctuations, so you must be Spirit Masters.
Then you two come at me together. If you can beat me, I'll leave immediately. Otherwise, please show me how to 'get lost'."
"This old lady is going to beat him until he doesn't know which way is up!"
"Don't make trouble, Xiao Wu, let me handle this." Tang San timely stopped Xiao Wu, his gaze coldly fixed on Dai Mubai.
"Fine, I'll beat this eyesore first."
Dai Mubai licked his lips. As a seasoned veteran who had been in Soto City for so many years, he had a certain desire to conquer Spirit Masters with Xiao Wu's fiery personality.
Moreover, Xiao Wu was excellent compared to the women he had encountered before. How could he not be tempted by her incredibly long legs and flexible waist?
The battle erupted. Without using their Spirit, Dai Mubai couldn't do anything to Tang San. Both sides then used their Spirit, and the real contest began.
"Dai Mubai, Spirit: White Tiger, Spirit Elder of thirty-seventh rank!"
"Tang San, Spirit: Blue Silver Grass, Spirit Master of twenty-ninth rank."
"Blue Silver Grass?" Dai Mubai frowned, looking at Tang San with a hint of disbelief.
Tang San understood the contempt and surprise in his eyes and said in a calm tone, with a barely perceptible hint of arrogance, "There are no useless Spirits, only useless Spirit Masters."
"Well said!" Dai Mubai's eyes lit up, not knowing which chord in his heart this sentence had struck, and he praised him. The battle between the two erupted again.
The entire lobby was enveloped by the spirit power fluctuations of the two, and the surrounding objects were damaged by the aftermath of their battle. For a time, shouts and crashes rose and fell, and the guests in the hotel panicked and scattered in all directions.
Just as the two were fighting, outside the Rose Hotel, Zhu Zhuqing witnessed the conflict between the three. Turning to see the twin sisters huddled and trembling in a corner of the lobby, a cold light flashed in her eyes.
After a look of disgust at Dai Mubai, she quietly left. Compared to paying attention to a good-for-nothing, Xu Tianyang's mission was more important.
The battle between the two had no suspense. Without using Hidden Weapons, the twenty-ninth-rank Tang San was no match for the thirty-seventh-rank Dai Mubai.
In the end, Dai Mubai generously gave the room to Tang San, and, with his arms around the slender waists of the twin sisters, swaggered out of the hotel.