Chapitre 259: Flash Of Understanding (3)
Tai Long only felt his fist swing through empty air, the power behind it fading, immediately followed by a great force at his chest. He stumbled and flew helplessly.
Bang—— Tai Long's massive body flew several meters before finally landing on the blue silver grass within the forest.
"Convinced?"
Tang San stood there with his hands behind his back. Even though he was young, standing there right now he still gave a majestic impression.
"Won't accept it."
Tai Long roared, fiercely shooting up from the ground and striking at Tang San like a giant boulder.
Tang San's brows creased,
"Then I'll beat you until you do."
Ten minutes later Xiao Wu led the way out of the forest. While walking she couldn't help sighing:
"Even though that fellow Tai Long is a bit troublesome, he can really take a beating. He actually kept standing up even after being thrown a hundred times."
"He also has a very tenacious character."
Tang San followed behind Xiao Wu out of the forest,
"If I hadn't disabled his joints, I don't know how long he would've kept at it."
Tai Long basically hadn't stood a chance before Tang San's Ghost Shadow Perplexing Step and Controlling Crane Catching Dragon. He was indeed much more powerful physically than Tang San, but without the chance to use it he had been completely at Tang San's mercy.
In the end Tang San didn't have any choice but to use restraining techniques to disable the joints of his four limbs to end the fight.
Xiao Wu pulled Tang San's hand,
"Let's go, we'll go eat."
Tang San nodded, his gaze on Xiao Wu somewhat absentminded.
"What? You don't recognize me?"
Xiao Wu smiled.
Tang San hurriedly shook his head, covering up his embarrassment,
"Let's go, today you decide where you want to go and I'll accompany you."
The Academy was really conveniently placed in the city, stepping out of the great gate was a spacious street. Heaven Dou City was indeed worthy of being Heaven Dou Empire's capital, the streets were wide and clean, and the stores plentiful. An endless stream of people bustling with activity flowed by.
As a result of the delay with Tai Long, as Tang San and Xiao Wu entered several restaurants they found they were all full. Unconsciously they headed towards the city center.
"Ge. Is there someplace over there?"
Xiao Wu asked as she pointed to a dome building not far ahead.
That building appeared quite peculiar. It was perfectly round, just like half a sphere rising from the ground. Above wasn't any written sign, only a hammer pattern.
Tang San's heart twitched, immediately recalling what Grandmaster had said. That hammer couldn't be the forging hammer that symbolized blacksmiths,
"That seems to be an auction house. The symbol above should be an auctioneers gavel."
Xiao Wu's eyes brightened,
"Auction house? Can we go take a look? I remember Grandmaster saying that only the two great imperial capitals have auctions of the highest standard, even selling spirit bones."
That Tang San knew about the auction house was naturally because of spirit bones. That was a treasure Grandmaster had yearned for. In some sense, as long as they had enough spirit power, practically any Spirit Master could obtain a spirit ring, only the quality might vary. But spirit bones were different.
The rarity of spirit bones made them the exclusive domain of a small number of Spirit Masters. Anyone who had a spirit bone would try to cover it up, to keep others from knowing. Because the events where spirit bones had led to bloodshed were too many to count. Even the most common spirit bones could be sold for sky high prices.
Despite Spirit Hall clearly forbidding Spirit Masters from hunting spirit beasts for spirit bones, there were still a lot of over-confident Spirit Masters who took the chance out of desperation. Of course, very few would part with their spirit bones, and for the most part they were traded for another.
Exchanged for a spirit bone that was more suitable or perhaps some precious treasure.
Tang San was also interested in the auction house,
"Xiao Wu, let's find something to eat first. We'll take a look afterwards."
Speaking of food, Xiao Wu couldn't help being angry:
"It's all because of that fellow Tai Long holding us up that those small delicious shops outside the Academy were all filled up. These restaurants all have too good business, there isn't even room to sit."
Tang San helplessly shrugged:
"We can't go to the auction house hungry. In this great Heaven Dou City there must inevitably be someplace to eat."
Xiao Wu suddenly smiled:
"Look over there. They're selling quick meals. We'll go have a bit to eat."
Tang San followed Xiao Wu's finger and saw an old man pushing a food cart. On the cart were several woks, and to the side were bamboo baskets with lids to keep them warm.
"Boss, what do you have?"
Xiao Wu bounced over to ask.
The old man immediately smiled on seeing the adorable Xiao WU:
"Little miss, my boxed meals are absolutely delicious. Today's business has been pretty good, there's not a lot left. I'll make it cheap for you. Two copper spirit coins for one is enough. How about it?"
"Thank you."
Xiao Wu quickly pulled out four copper spirit coins from her chest,
"I want two. Ge, come eat quickly."
The boss uncovered several lids, two spicy and two plain, arranged very well. In those bamboo baskets were snow white big steamed buns, and although they were no longer hot, they were still warm.
Xiao Wu first held out a steamed bun for Tang San before picking up one for herself, taking the dishes the old man held out, eating with big mouthfuls. Even though these were just cheap take-away meals, she still ate happily.
Tang San stood next to Xiao Wu, eating the meal with her. Looking at Xiao Wu's content lovable countenance, for a moment he couldn't help feel a bit silly.
Xiao Wu would from time to time pick up meat from her own meal and place it in Tang San's bowl, herself only eating some vegetables and meat leftovers.
"Xiao Wu, you eat too."
Xiao Wu smiled:
"I don't eat so much. Besides, while your body is growing, Grandmaster said that you boys need to eat more meat. Otherwise you won't have strength."
The simple words struck firmly at the softest spot in Tang San's heart. In an instant the perplexion and bewilderment of the last several days seemed to be thrown off, and Tang San stood there stupidly looking at Xiao Wu, a somewhat odd radiance in his eyes.
"Ge, what's up with you? Why have you been distracted these last few days? Are you ill?"
Xiao Wu raised her hand to feel Tang San's forehead.
Tang San set down the steamed bun and grasped Xiao Wu's hand, in that split second flash of understanding just now he suddenly had a realization. Looking at Xiao Wu's concerned cute face in front of him, Tang San felt hot blood boiling in his heart,
"Xiao Wu, whatever happens, I will always protect you by your side like now, you will forever be my most cherished Xiao Wu."
Xiao Wu stared blankly. Although she didn't understand just why Tang San was saying this now, her heart was still warmed, and with a sweet smile said:
"Ge, I know you're the best to me. Eat quickly. Otherwise it'll get cold."
Tang San picked up the steamed bun once again. Perhaps it was because of undoing the knot in his heart, his appetite suddenly became vigorous, eating the steamed bun and dishes in big mouthfuls, his face once again brimming with his habitual smile.
The old man had before seen Tang San and Xiao Wu as children, and believed they would be unable to eat much and so given a cheap price. But seeing Tang San eat more and more he couldn't help frowning in concern. A buffet style seller meeting a great stomach king, that was a tragedy for him.
Tang San ate until bursting before finishing the meal.
"Boss, thank you. Your meal was delicious."
Tang San nodded very courteously to the boss, and with a flick of his wrist a silver spirit coin landed on the counter.
"Young man, what's this?"
The boss stared blankly, and hastily called out to Tang San and Xiao Wu who were already leaving.
Tang San turned his head and smiled:
"It's what you deserve."
Saying this, he pulled Xiao Wu away with large strides. To him, this wasn't just as simple as lunch.
Xiao Wu felt Tang San's hand grip hers tightly, and the smiling expression on his face seemed to have recovered to normal. She was always astute, and without asking anything headed towards the auction house in an elated mood.
When they came close they could truly appreciate the scale of the round building.
By Tang San's estimation, this half sphere sprouting from the ground had a diameter of at least five hundred meters, and was eighty meters tall at its peak. Even though it was inferior to the Great Spirit Arenas he had seen before, he knew that this place was only an auction house and didn't need room for spectators.
Moreover, this was the capital of Heaven Dou Empire, and every spot of land was worth its size in gold. From this could be clearly seen how significant the position of the auction house was in Heaven Dou City, and how profound its background.
The auction house's entrance was semicircular, and just like the auction house itself was milky white. In front of the door stood four tall young women.
These young women had clearly passed rigorous selection. Not only were they all about one meter seventy five tall, their figures extremely well shaped, and without need to mention their pretty appearance was had a great amount of sex appeal. They appeared twenty years old at most.
They wore long dresses that even concealed their arms, without revealing any skin. But the dresses were extremely tight fitting, an amply drew the outlines of their beautiful curves.
The snow white dresses were embroidered with silver designs that vaguely resembled words, but neither Tang San nor Xiao Wu could make them out. The four young women all moved identically, with both hands held up in front and smiling, and though the smiles were professional, they still easily gave people a good impression.
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