Lu Chen glanced calmly at the elderly man behind Bei Yuxuan, feeling a secret chill in his heart.
The old man looked ordinary, with a submissive and low-profile demeanor.
His hands were tucked into his sleeves, and his aura was completely withdrawn like withered wood; he was dressed like a common servant.
Who would have thought he was actually a Titled Douluo.
But on second thought, it was reasonable.
As the eldest son of a grand Duke, and a child born late in his father’s life, he would naturally be accompanied by top-tier guards when going out.
Lu Chen withdrew his thoughts, looked at Bei Yuxuan, and asked in confusion, “As the eldest son of a Duke, you shouldn’t be short on money, right?” Participating in the Spirit Dueling Arena usually served two purposes: either for money or to improve combat skills.
With Bei Yuxuan’s family background, both needs could be easily met.
There was no need for him to come to the Spirit Dueling Arena to cause a stir.
Hearing this, Bei Yuxuan waved the folding fan in his hand and gave a light scoff: “Brother, talking about money is vulgar.
Although I don’t lack money, I enjoy the pleasure of earning it through my own abilities.” The corner of Lu Chen’s mouth twitched slightly; this reason was truly simple and unpretentious.
But this was just as well; the other party didn’t lack money, but he was desperately short of it.
However, the minds of nobles were hard to predict, not to mention there was a Titled Douluo standing nearby.
Although Lu Chen had an Immortal Body, he had no confidence in escaping unscathed before a Titled Douluo, let alone with Sister Xiao Ya by his side.
He needed to find an identity for himself.
After a pause, Lu Chen’s eyes lit up, and he put on an interested expression: “That sounds great…
but does participating in the Spirit Dueling Arena require filling out sect information?” “Why do you ask, brother?” Bei Yuxuan shook his head.
“To participate in the competition, you only need to fill in your name, age, and spirit power level.
There’s no need to report your sect.” As he spoke, he changed the subject and took the opportunity to probe, “By the way, I haven’t asked where you’re from, brother?
Given your talent, the power behind you must be extraordinary, right?” He took the bait!
Lu Chen was delighted inwardly, but his face remained calm as he said indifferently: “Since you can see the strength of my physical body, can’t you guess my background?” Bei Yuxuan’s heart jolted, and he suddenly realized, shouting in shock, “Brother, could it be you’re from the Body Sect!” Lu Chen quickly made a ‘hush’ gesture and hurried to Bei Yuxuan’s side, lowering his voice: “Keep it down!
I managed to sneak out with great difficulty.
If my master finds out, I’ll be thrown back into the medicinal vat to soak again when I return.” Seeing Lu Chen’s nervous appearance, Bei Yuxuan’s eyes instantly lit up.
He was now completely certain that he was a member of the Body Sect.
Even the elderly man behind him, who had been submissive, shifted his gaze slightly and let it fall on Lu Chen.
Although the Body Sect was close to the Heaven Dou Empire, it had not yet become the national guardian sect.
They acted extremely mysteriously in the outside world, and every sect disciple was incredibly powerful.
“No wonder this little guy is already nine years old, yet his spirit power fluctuations are only at level ten.
If he’s from the Body Sect, it makes sense,” Elder Chen murmured in his heart.
After Body Sect disciples awakened their Body Martial Soul, they wouldn’t immediately attach a spirit ring.
Instead, they would spend months or even a year tempering their physical bodies to increase their physical strength.
This was to prepare for absorbing higher-year spirit rings later.
However, it was the first time he had seen someone like Lu Chen, who had tempered for several years and forced his physical strength to be comparable to a Spirit Beast.
But this also reflected the importance the Body Sect placed on this little guy from another perspective.
“Could the Body Sect want this little guy’s first spirit ring to be a thousand-year one?!” A thousand-year first spirit ring—that would be unique throughout the ages!
Once this thought emerged, Elder Chen’s original intention to recruit Lu Chen completely vanished.
A core disciple of the Body Sect was not someone he could just touch.
On the side, Tang Ya was listening in a daze, several question marks popping up in her head.
When did Lu Chen join the Body Sect?
And when did he get a master who loved to soak him in medicine?
Wait, now wasn’t the time to think about that.
Seeing that Lu Chen really seemed to be going into the arena, Tang Ya quickly grabbed his arm and whispered urgently: “Lu Chen, are you really going to the Spirit Dueling Arena?
It’s too dangerous!
It’s full of desperate outlaws who kill without blinking.
The lowest strength is a Spirit Grandmaster, and there are many Soul Ancestors!
You don’t even have a first spirit ring; you’re no match for them!” As she spoke, she tried to pull Lu Chen outside.
“There are many ways to make money.
At worst, I’ll go outside the city to catch wild beasts to eat; we can always fill our stomachs.
There’s no need to risk your life for this little bit of money.” Although she knew Lu Chen’s Body Martial Soul could improve his physical strength, he had only just woken up.
He hadn’t learned any combat techniques at all.
Directly participating in a life-and-death battle was no different from seeking death!
Lu Chen felt a warmth in his heart.
He took Tang Ya’s slightly cool hand and squeezed it gently.
His tone carried a reassuring certainty: “Sister Xiao Ya, trust me, I’m confident.” After comforting Tang Ya, he turned to look at Bei Yuxuan and got straight to the point: “As the eldest son of a Duke, you don’t lack money, but I do.
A 30-70 split is too low.
How about a 40-60 split—you get 40, and I get 60.” Bei Yuxuan was stunned for a moment, then laughed loudly, tapping his folding fan heavily against his palm: “Straightforward!
Brother Lu is indeed a man of character!
I, Bei Yuxuan, have no interest in money; I just like dealing with people like you.
If you’re short on money, just tell me.
Why risk going to the Spirit Dueling Arena?
From now on, all your expenses in Tianling City are on me!” After confirming that Lu Chen was a core disciple of the Body Sect, Bei Yuxuan completely lost the intention of having him fight in a life-and-death ring; instead, he wanted to build a good relationship.
The Body Sect had huge potential.
Being on good terms with such a genius would be of great benefit to him in the future.
However, Lu Chen waved his hand and declined with a smile: “Brother Bei Yuxuan, I, Lu Chen, don’t like owing favors.
Besides, I really do want to experience the Spirit Dueling Arena.
Our previous agreement still stands.” He also wanted to use the Spirit Dueling Arena matches to attract the Body Sect’s attention, so how could he easily give up?
“Brother Lu, if you want to see the Spirit Dueling Arena, I can just take you to watch.
There’s no need to go down yourself,” Bei Yuxuan still tried to persuade him.
Lu Chen didn’t speak; he just looked at him quietly with a determined gaze, showing no intention of backing down.
Seeing Lu Chen’s firm attitude, Bei Yuxuan stopped insisting and laughed: “Fine!
Since Brother Lu insists, I’ll arrange it for you!
But forget about the split.
A ticket to the Spirit Dueling Arena is only ten gold coin; I can afford that little bit of money.” “No.” Lu Chen still shook his head.
“A word spoken is a word kept.
I said a 40-60 split, so it must be a 40-60 split.” He knew clearly that the most effective way to quickly close the gap between people was to tie them together through common interests.
As the eldest son of a Duke, the forces and resources Bei Yuxuan could access were extremely vast.
Whether it was for purchasing cultivation resources or gathering information later, he might need the other party’s help.
“Since Brother Lu is so loyal and righteous, then I will accept!” Bei Yuxuan laughed, becoming increasingly satisfied with Lu Chen.
“Most spirit duels are in the evening.
Let’s go get something to eat first and build up our energy.” …
Not long after, they arrived in front of an imposing hotel.
On the hotel’s plaque, the four gilded characters for ‘Tianyue Grand Hotel’ shone brightly, exuding an extraordinary air of grandeur.
“Tianyue Grand Hotel!” Tang Ya’s eyes went wide, and she cried out in shock, “This is the top hotel in Tianling City!
A single night’s stay costs over a thousand gold coin!” “This hotel is owned by my family; it’s just so-so.
It’s far inferior to the main branch in Heaven Dou City.” Bei Yuxuan waved his hand with an indifferent look, then stepped aside and made an inviting gesture, saying to Lu Chen and Tang Ya: “Brother Lu, Miss Tang Ya, please come in.
I’ve already had someone arrange lunch.”