Douluo: Infinite Lottery System

Sure enough, as soon as he finished speaking, Ma Hongjun's plump body trembled.

Turning around shakily, he met the murderous gazes of Saber, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing.

Forcing an awkward smile, Ma Hongjun stammered, "I was just joking..."

Before he could finish, Meng Yiran responded crisply, "No problem!"

His throat bobbed as he swallowed nervously—he suddenly felt like his life was in danger.

The Snake Grandmother hesitated as if she wanted to intervene, but after some thought, she held back. "If this boy truly has such talent, then he is indeed worthy of Yiran," she mused silently. Though reluctant, she still gave a small nod of approval.

"Zhao Wuji, do you think this matter is settled now?" she asked.

Zhao Wuji nodded slightly but still gave Xiao Tianyang a stern warning. "Remember, be careful."

Xiao Tianyang smirked. "Hey, Oscar, I'm making a sacrifice for you here."

He patted Oscar on the shoulder before stepping forward with an air of solemnity, as if he had suffered a great loss. Oscar, speechless, could only watch.

Facing Meng Yiran, Xiao Tianyang simply smiled and introduced himself, "Xiao Tianyang. Martial soul: Heavenly Flame. Rank 30 Battle Soul Master."

He couldn't be bothered to explain the "comprehensive" word, so he kept it brief.

Suddenly, the Snake Grandmother's pupils contracted as a realization hit her. She gasped, "You're Miao Zhenshan's disciple?!"

Xiao Tianyang tilted his head slightly, maintaining his usual smile. "Oh? So you know my teacher?"

"Know him?" The Snake Grandmother hesitated, then waved her hand dismissively. "Forget it. Just focus on your battle."

Anyone who had been around long enough in the Douluo Continent knew Miao Zhenshan's name. Not only was he powerful, but his martial soul was also incredibly unique.

Moreover, he was fiercely protective of his disciples. Even though Spirit Hall had once tried to suppress, word had still spread about his past conflicts with them.

Recently, Miao Zhenshan himself had announced that he had taken on a disciple named Xiao Tianyang.

Normally, this wouldn't have caused much of a stir. After all, taking in a disciple was one thing—choosing a successor to Body Sect was another.

But for some reason, Miao Zhenshan had gone out of his way to make a huge deal out of it, causing an uproar across the entire continent. How could the Snake Grandmother not know?

Xiao Tianyang, on the other hand, had no idea his master had created such a commotion. But did it matter?

He couldn't control it anyway.

Meng Yiran took a step forward, her expression composed. "Meng Yiran. Martial soul: Snake Cane. Rank 30 Battle Soul Master."

It was hard to tell whether she was downplaying the fight or if she was simply confident in her victory.

"You should go first. Otherwise, you might not get the chance later," Xiao Tianyang said with a smirk.

"Then I won't hold back."

Meng Yiran chuckled lightly before raising her two-meter-long Snake Cane and striking directly at Xiao Tianyang's head!

"Damn, this girl is ruthless," Xiao Tianyang thought as he swiftly sidestepped.

Boom!

The Cane smashed into the ground, leaving a small crater.

Meng Yiran tightened her grip, preparing for another strike, when suddenly—a strong gust of wind rushed toward her. The next second, a fist appeared before her eyes…

"Smack!"

The fist didn't land a blow; instead, it flicked her forehead.

"Ow!" Meng Yiran took two steps back, rubbing her forehead as she pouted. "You're so mean!"

Xiao Tianyang: "..."

She just tried to smash my skull, and she's calling 'me' mean?

Spreading his hands, Xiao Tianyang declared, "Either way, you lost."

"Fine, a bet's a bet," Meng Yiran admitted. Then, in front of everyone, she stepped forward and placed a quick kiss on Xiao Tianyang's cheek before dashing behind the Snake Grandmother.

The movement was so quick that no one except Xiao Tianyang had time to react.

And judging by the way she clung to her grandmother, one might even think 'she' had been the one taken advantage of!

Xiao Tianyang stood there, stunned. "Did... did I just get taken advantage of?"

Of course, before he could dwell on it, he felt the burning stares of three women piercing into his back.

'This is a group attack! So powerful!'

The Snake Grandmother glanced at him before turning to Zhao Wuji. "We'll meet again."

With that, she took her granddaughter and left decisively. After all, with Miao Zhenshan backing Xiao Tianyang, she knew better than to make an enemy out of him over a mere thousand-year-old soul beast.

Losing a soul beast was one thing. Losing Life was another.

"Hey, Tianyang, you've really scored big this time!" Ma Hongjun snickered.

Even though he was already under the intense gaze of three women, he still dared to tease Xiao Tianyang.

"Remember, this was all thanks to me! Next time, if—AHH!"

Before he could finish, Xiao Tianyang sent a swift kick, launching him into the distance.

Then, turning to Oscar, he warned, "Absorb your soul ring. If you dare spout nonsense, I'll shove this entire snake down your throat."

Oscar shuddered, immediately drawing his knife to finish off the Phoenix Tail Crest Snake before sitting down to absorb the soul ring. His movements were smooth and natural, as if rehearsed.

"I'll scout the area for any approaching soul beasts," Dai Mubai announced, wisely turning away. A mischievous grin played on his lips as he walked off.

Xiao Tianyang casually leaned against a tree, whistling as if nothing had happened.

But would they let him off so easily?

"Tianyang, did you enjoy that just now?" Ning Rongrong asked sweetly.

"It wasn't bad," Xiao Tianyang replied, unfazed. "But honestly, I didn't expect Meng Yiran to actually go through with it... Ah, my innocence is ruined!"

Ning Rongrong: "..."

Zhu Zhuqing: "..."

Saber: "..."

Xiao Wu: "Xiao San, how can such a shameless person exist?!"

Xiao Tianyang: "..."

"If I'd known better, I wouldn't have told you so many stories. This girl is too mischievous!"

Tang San, trying to smooth things over, chuckled awkwardly. "Brother Tianyang, maybe you should just accept your fate."

"See? Xiao San understands me! Come, I've been working on a new snack—have a taste!" Xiao Tianyang quickly waved Tang San over, completely ignoring the three glaring women.

Tang San sighed. He wasn't dense when it came to battle, but when it came to emotions...

"Is this what it means to suffer?" he thought to himself, unable to hold back a laugh.

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