Kapitel 53: Following your heart
Tang San wanted to say something about Zhongli, but he couldn't find the words. Back then, if Dai Mubai hadn't actively provoked, this Lord Zhongli might not have revealed his strength.
One must understand, as a guest official of the Crown Prince's palace, even the Crown Prince didn't know Zhongli's true strength.
It was clear that Zhongli didn't want to expose his cultivation; he simply wanted to quietly live as an "ordinary person."
Zhongli had been in Heaven Dou City for quite some time, and from time to time, Tang San would hear various rumors about him.
Listening to music, strolling around, drinking tea...
He was either listening to music and watching plays in some brothel or drinking tea and listening to music in some teahouse.
Though Zhongli looked young, how could someone who had become a Titled Douluo actually be young?
Having such hobbies was not strange at all.
Tang San had even investigated a bit. In the eyes of the common people of Heaven Dou City, Zhongli was a very perfect person.
Before revealing his cultivation, he never bullied ordinary people despite his powerful strength.
Even after his identity was exposed, he remained the same.
Such a person, even though once "opposing," Tang San couldn't bring himself to hate Zhongli. He really couldn't find a reason to hate him.
The "culprit" Dai Mubai was one of their own. Although he was at fault, how could Tang San blame his own people?
This created a very subtle situation. Tang San didn't know what to say about Zhongli because, after all, that matter had passed, and Zhongli hadn't done anything wrong.
If it weren't for Zhongli's generosity, their group might have already reincarnated.
"Who would have thought that the arrogant Prince Xue Xing would be afraid."
"Indeed, only strength gives you the confidence to speak."
Tang San clenched his fists, his desire for strength growing even more intense.
He hadn't easily forgotten being expelled from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
"He is like me has twin martial spirits. Will I be able to grow to his level in the future?"
With this thought, Tang San looked towards the Black Number One Room. Although he couldn't see what was happening inside, it was a gesture of his resolve.
Completely caught up in his thoughts, Tang San didn't notice Xiao Wu beside him.
Xiao Wu was trembling, subconsciously hiding behind Tang San.
She didn't realize that Chen Xin, standing next to Ning Fengzhi, hadn't taken his eyes off her.
In the Black Number One Room, Zhongli's eye twitched, his mouth slightly open, wanting to speak but stopping.
In others' eyes, Prince Xue Xing was the biggest prodigy of the Heaven Dou Empire, and now he was afraid of this "Master."
But Zhongli knew Xue Xing's background well. His endurance was far stronger than Xue Beng's!
He had always suspected "Xue Qinghe," but without concrete evidence, he endured and didn't act, teaching Xue Beng that only by pretending to be a prodigy could he survive.
In the original timeline, he succeeded.
After Xue Ye's death, "Xue Qinghe" was exposed. If it weren't for Xue Xing supporting Xue Beng, Xue Beng wouldn't have smoothly taken over the Heaven Dou Empire.
"Guest official..."
"Xue Qinghe" blinked at Zhongli, seemingly asking if they should accept Xue Xing's "goodwill."
It was clear to any discerning person that Xue Xing was giving himself an out, and it was also a way to ease tensions.
Now, it was up to Zhongli to accept it or not.
Zhongli nodded. Who spent the money to rescue the catgirl wasn't important; achieving the goal was.
"Then, thank you, Prince."
Hearing this, Xue Xing finally let out a sigh of relief.
He suspected "Xue Qinghe," but he had no doubts about Zhongli.
Why was that?
Very simple, if Zhongli was a spy from the Spirit Hall or the Star Luo Empire...
How could he be a spy!
A normal Titled Douluo might still have some possibility.
But Zhongli not only possessed a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring, he also had twin martial spirits!
It was only a matter of time before he became the most terrifying single entity on the Douluo Continent.
Sending someone like him as a spy?
Are you full and have nothing better to do?
Besides, if Zhongli were a spy, he would be a very unqualified one.
Given all the benefits Emperor Xueye offered, he should have taken the opportunity to climb up the ranks, either becoming an imperial consecrator or a royal guest.
What does he mean by staying in the Crown Prince's Palace?
And most importantly, Zhongli was brought to Heaven Dou City by Dugu Bo, who even gave him a mansion!
Who is Dugu Bo anyway?
No matter which family Zhongli is from, he cannot possibly be from the Spirit Hall!
'Regretting it now!'
Xue Xing sighed. He originally thought Dugu Bo appreciated Zhongli's knowledge, which is why he gave him a mansion.
So, he didn't take it to heart.
He never expected that Zhongli would turn out to be a Title Douluo even more powerful than Dugu Bo...
When 'Xue Qinghe' approached Zhongli, he did not know the other party was a Title Douluo. He admired Zhongli's knowledge and invited him to be a guest.
After learning about this, Xue Xing almost trashed his entire prince's residence!
"One Hundred Twenty thousand gold soul coins, going once!"
"One Hundred Twenty thousand gold soul coins, going twice!"
Given the situation, who would dare to bid further?
Bidding would mean offending the Crown Prince, the Prince, and a Title Douluo.
If one can live, who would want to die?
"One Hundred Twenty thousand gold soul coins, going thrice!"
'Sold!'
'Boom...'
The auctioneer was very satisfied with this price. The price offered by Prince Xue Xing had already exceeded the market value by far.
He was also quite surprised, not expecting the one who fancied the cat girl to be that esteemed individual!
If they had known Zhongli liked cat girls, she wouldn't have gone through the auction process.
"Congratulations to the guest in the black number two box for successfully winning the final auction item of this event!"
"This auction is officially concluded!"
Didn't he know who was in the black number two box?
He knew, but he couldn't call out the name directly, even though the person had already been 'exposed.'
With the auction concluded, the crowd gradually left the venue.
Those who had won items went to the back to pay and retrieve their auctioned goods.
Xue Xing didn't linger in the auction house. After settling the payment, he left decisively.
'Xue Qinghe' led Zhongli and Paimon to the back to collect the auctioned item.
"Your Highness, Crown Prince, Lord Zhongli, Prince Xue Xing has already settled the payment. This cat girl belongs to Lord Zhongli," the staff said with a smile.
'You may leave now.'
'Yes!'
After the staff left, 'Xue Qinghe,' Zhongli, and Paimon started examining the cage in front of them.
The cat girl was still locked in the cage, hiding in a corner, warily watching the three of them.
She looked like a cat ready to explode with wild instincts at any moment.
"Zhongli, Zhongli, let's release her. She looks so pitiful," Paimon said, feeling a bit soft-hearted.
The staff had already handed the key to Zhongli, making it easy to open the cage.
"Okay."
In a moment, Zhongli opened the cage, but the cat girl didn't come out, still watching them warily.
She was an auction item, so naturally, she had heard the bidding process.
She also understood that the three people before her were of unusual status, especially this one named Zhongli...
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