"Wulin, why are you so slow?"
In the audience stands, looking at the belated Tang Wulin, Xie Xie was somewhat puzzled.
"I received an opportunity."
Tang Wulin still hadn't fully recovered from the previous experience, still somewhat dazed.
"An opportunity? You just walked in the passage for a while and had an epiphany?"
Xie Xie said, his expression strange. "Have you learned Spirit Forging or something?"
Tang Wulin gradually snapped back to reality. He looked at Xie Xie speechlessly.
He was only Level 19 now. How could he possibly learn Spirit Forging?
Even if he threw his whole self into it, he still couldn't complete Spirit Forging.
Huo Yuhao, meanwhile, glanced at the player passing below, then turned his gaze to Gu Yuena.
A somewhat familiar aura...
"Bear Lord knows I'm in Eastsea, but I reminded him that unless there's something urgent, he doesn't need to contact me specifically. I hadn't heard he was coming over either."
Gu Yuena transmitted, "But it's fine. If you don't want to see him, Yuhao, I can send him back."
As the Silver Dragon King, she carried absolute majesty.
Bear Lord would obey.
"Not to that extent. A meeting wouldn't actually be a big deal. He might not even recognize me." Huo Yuhao withdrew his gaze. "Speaking of which have you told them about things here?"
Gu Yuena was momentarily taken aback. Then, the tips of her ears exposed through her black hair suddenly flushed red.
She slightly turned her cheek, her long eyelashes trembling like butterfly wings, her voice soft as a mosquito's whine. "...No. I'll tell them later."
Yes... she felt a bit like a girl who didn't want her parents to know her secrets. And he hadn't been referring to matters between the two of them.
Huo Yuhao smiled helplessly and gently stroked Gu Yuena's hair.
Gu Yuena caught on. Somewhat embarrassed, she said: "Now that Bear Lord is getting involved, I'll remind them."
Just then, Xie Xie and the others also learned the whole story from Tang Wulin. Their expressions were shocked.
"Say that again?!"
Xie Xie grabbed Tang Wulin by the shoulders and shook him. "Who wants to take you as a disciple?"
Tang Wulin was dizzy from the shaking. He finally broke free and repeated: "Tower Master Bear Lord of the Tiandou branch."
The air suddenly solidified.
Xu Xiaoyan's snack bag fell to the ground with a clatter. Chips scattered everywhere. Her expression was one of sadness and indignation.
Boo hoo hoo — she was really the only one left unwanted.
Xie Xie glanced at Xu Xiaoyan. Without a moment of mourning for his friend, he did a Tiger Floor Style and hugged Tang Wulin's arm. "Wulin — when you make it big, take me with you!"
His teacher was Bear Lord's subordinate — he should take advantage of this connection!
If one person succeeds, even their associates benefit. What he said before didn't count. He liked coasting to victory!
Wang Jinxi clicked his tongue. "I didn't expect Wulin to be noticed by that one. He's a top powerhouse of the continent — countless legends surround him."
"I heard that over a hundred years ago, when an evil spirit master at the Limit level broke into the Spirit Transmission Tower headquarters, Senior Bear Lord took action. A single Heaven-Tearing Claw sent him out the door. The claw mark is still there at the headquarters entrance to this day. His strength is extremely powerful."
"..."
Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena exchanged a glance, silently quipping to themselves.
A hundred years ago, it seemed only Light and Dark Douluo had broken into the Spirit Transmission Tower headquarters...
"Don't be like that." Tang Wulin pulled Xie Xie off him. "I haven't agreed yet."
"???" Xie Xie looked at him in horror. "You actually dare to refuse a Limit-level powerhouse?"
"No, it's just that everything happened so suddenly. I wasn't mentally prepared at all. I could only exchange a few words with Senior Bear Lord. When he saw I was distracted, he told me to come see him later."
Tang Wulin smiled bitterly.
"Even now, it still feels unreal. I keep wondering if I'm dreaming…"
He sighed, then added with a hint of longing:
"Let me have a dream like this!"
Xu Xiaoyan, who had been silent, loudly interrupted Tang Wulin. She abruptly stood up from the audience seats, walked over to Huo Yuhao, and faced him with a heavy expression.
"I've decided. Student Yuhao... no, Master Yuhao — please accept this disciple's bow!"
With that, she solemnly bowed.
Huo Yuhao was speechless. "Xiaoyan — what are you doing?"
"Now, it's widely discussed online that you will be a future top-tier powerhouse — even the Tower Master of the Spirit Transmission Tower. By taking you as my teacher, it would mean I also have a Limit Douluo teacher... even if it's just a future one. That way, I'm not left behind by everyone."
Xu Xiaoyan straightened up, blinking and raising her eyebrows. A playful smile appeared. "Hehe — of course, I'm just joking — just lightening the mood. Not seriously asking to become your disciple."
The others looked at the lively, clever girl before them, unsure whether to laugh or cry.
Meanwhile, the Spirit Souls within the Sea of Spirit silently commented.
This girl had nearly advanced several levels in one go.
Huo Yuhao shook his head with a hint of amusement. "Alright, Wulin's competition is over too. Let's go."
Tang Wulin nodded, while thinking about his next steps.
Lord Bear Lord taking him as a disciple was an opportunity. He needed to tell his father and mother, Teacher Mang Tian, and the others.
He also needed to bring a gift when he went to see Lord Bear Lord.
Speaking of which — what did bears like to eat? Honey?
Because of his own preferences, Tang Wulin, who first thought of food, looked thoughtful.
A few hours later, Tang Wulin stood before Bear Lord again. Only this time, he had brought an assortment of different honey jars. Linden honey, wildflower honey, royal jelly — every bottle seemed to radiate an alluring and alluring fragrance.
And Tang Wulin's earlier contemplation had become a question Bear Lord needed to think about.
He looked at the various honeys displayed on the table, then turned to look at Tang Wulin standing before him. Seeing his nervous expression, staring at him with clear, innocent large eyes, he simply picked up a bottle and tasted it. He commented: "The honey from the Tianhai Alliance — not bad."
Tang Wulin immediately sighed in relief.
"However —" Bear Lord's tone shifted. He took out a bottle of honey from his storage ring. "It's still a bit inferior to our Star Dou specialty — Spirit Jade Honey. Try it."
"Delicious!" Tang Wulin curiously took it, ate a spoonful. The sweet taste instantly blossomed on his tongue. The rich honey fragrance carried a hint of fresh, grassy scent. He couldn't help eating another spoonful, then quickly thanked him. "Thank you, Lord Bear Lord."
A vein twitched on Bear Lord's brow. His tone dropped. "What should you call me?"
Tang Wulin paused. Having already prepared after communicating with his parents and teachers, he naturally bowed. "Greetings, Teacher Bear Lord!"
The corner of Bear Lord's mouth gradually curled into an unrestrained grin.
Hahaha — Emperor Tian — how I'd love to see your expression!
The next night, Cai Yue'er finally arrived in Tianhai City.
In the top-floor hotel room of the Tianhai Alliance, she stood before the floor-to-ceiling window, overlooking the brightly lit city. The soul tool communicator at her side glowed.
"Yue'er — calm down. The Spirit Transmission Tower is going with the flow. What's probing us is the Federation. If the Spirit Transmission Tower treats us with courtesy, we must not be rude."
From the other end of the communicator came a steady male voice.
"You're only contacting me now. You've been to see her again, haven't you?"
Cai Yue'er pressed her lips together. Instead of answering, she asked a seemingly unrelated question.
"..."
A moment of silence from the communicator.
A trace of self-mockery flashed in Cai Yue'er's eyes. Her tone turned cold. "Don't worry — I'll take care of it!"
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