Douluo: Yu Hao Pan Tang San

Chapter 178, Section 196: Xiao Wu Occupies the Lovers' Hotel Alone
Upon arriving in Soto City, Tang San made his usual trip to Flander's shop to try and buy the hair crystal. Although he had spent most of his money on Xiao Wu and didn't have much left, Tang San was confident he could get the crystal. He only needed to tell Flander that he was Gangzi's disciple. (That's all Gangzi was good for.)
However, when Tang San entered Flander's shop, he searched around but could not find the crystal.

Tang San was somewhat surprised, so he went up to Flander and asked, "Don't you have any rutilated crystals in your little shop?" Tang San described the specifics of rutilated crystals to Flander.

Flander lay back in his recliner, his cunning little eyes darting around, and said, "I have seen that kind of rutilated quartz you mentioned."

"Then can you tell me?" Tang San asked eagerly.

“Ten, oh no, thirty for consultation fees.” Flander held up three fingers and added, “Thirty gold soul coins.”

"Why don't you just rob me?" Tang San roared angrily in his heart. In the past six years, it was only because feudal society did not have the practice of selling kidneys or blood that Tang San could have sold his kidneys to maintain Xiao Wu's high-standard, high-consumption lifestyle. Therefore, Tang San in this life understands the importance of money even more than in the previous life. Money is the cornerstone of maintaining his love with Xiao Wu.

However, Tang San had another clever trick. He pretended to take the money, and casually raised his hand to reveal the finger with the soul tool.

Flander's eyes flickered, and he stood up from the recliner, examining the ring in Tang San's hand closely. He asked, "Where did you get this ring from?"

"It was a gift from my teacher as a formal apprenticeship present to me," Tang San replied.

"Who is your teacher?" Flanders asked.

"His name is Yu Xiaogang."

"So you're his disciple. I never imagined he would pass this on to you," Flander exclaimed in surprise.

Flander sat back in the recliner, rocking it as he said, "The rutilated quartz you're looking for isn't here. I once came across one, but it was acquired by a force called the Eternal Merchant Guild."

"The Eternal Merchant Guild?" Tang San frowned.

“It’s a merchant guild that likes to collect and resell rare metals and minerals,” Flander said.

Another variable. Although losing the crystal wouldn't affect him much, it was still an opportunity that belonged to him, but it ended up in someone else's hands. Tang San narrowed his eyes: Eternal Merchant Guild, very good, you've already found your way to death.

Tang San, having failed to acquire the rutilated crystal, returned home in frustration.

He and Xiao Wu arrived at the Rose Hotel. Tang San looked at Xiao Wu and couldn't help but recall his previous life. There was only one couple's room in the hotel. After defeating Dai Mubai, he successfully booked the room, and then he was able to share a room with Xiao Wu.

Tang San wondered if Xiao Wu would be the same in this life as she was in the last. He felt a sense of anticipation.

As Tang San had predicted, the Rose Hotel only had one couple's room.

"Xiao Wu, there's only one couple's room here. What do you think about us?" Tang San looked at Xiao Wu expectantly, waiting for her to say: "How about we go together?"

Xiao Wu said with a troubled expression, "There's only one room, but I really like it here, Brother San. How about you find another hotel for tonight?"

"How come it's different from my previous life?" Tang San quickly said, "Xiao Wu, I think we can sleep together to save some money."

"How can this be? Ah San, you're Xiao Wu's sister. Xiao Wu is your sister. Mom said that men and women can't sleep together before marriage." Xiao Wu said with difficulty, "Or is it...?" What did your mother teach you? Why didn't this happen in your previous life? Tang San roared inwardly.

Xiao Wu crossed her arms and looked at Tang San warily, saying, "Or is it that, Tang San, you've always harbored ill intentions towards my sister?"

"Ah!" Tang San froze. He was a gentleman and couldn't let Xiao Wu think he was a despicable person with bad intentions towards his sister. He quickly tried to make amends, "No, Xiao Wu, that's not what I meant. I just thought it would save money this way."

"But even if you want to save money, you still have to consider the proper separation of men and women. Does A-San-Giegie really care about his sister's reputation just to save a little money? In the end, in A-San-Giegie's eyes, Xiao Wu is not as important as money. In that case, Xiao Wu will not stay at the Rose Hotel." Xiao Wu turned her head away, not looking at Tang San.

After a barrage of moral condemnation, Tang San immediately surrendered and hurriedly told the hotel manager, "I'll book that room."

The hotel manager handed the room key to Xiaowu. Xiaowu took the key and said in a sweet voice, "Ah San, I knew you were the best to me."

After saying that, she skipped and hopped into the Rose Hotel, while Tang San was still in the stage of being pregnant with his ears. By the time he came to his senses, Xiao Wu had already left him in the hotel lobby.

"New guy, don't you know there's always a room reserved for me here?"

Tang San looked in the direction of the sound and saw Dai Mubai. Dai Mubai also looked at Tang San. Both of them were reborn and clearly remembered their first encounter in their previous lives, so they could tell the difference between them at first glance.

Just like in his previous life, Dai Mubai had eerie eyes. Unlike in his previous life, the twins were not by Dai Mubai's side. However, Dai Mubai's steps were a little unsteady, and Tang San could tell at a glance that this was a sign of excessive indulgence.

Dai Mubai also looked at his golden thigh. This was when he met Tang San. What puzzled Dai Mubai was that Xiao Wu was not by Tang San's side.

Neither of the two reborn individuals immediately acknowledged the other; instead, they chose to fight.

Due to his long-term indulgence, Dai Mubai's strength was only level 34. However, to Dai Mubai's surprise, Tang San's two spirit rings surprised him.

I still remember that in his previous life, Tang San's first spirit ring was taken from the Mandala Snake of 423 years ago. At that age, the spirit ring was already a bright orange color. However, Tang San's first spirit ring was a pale yellow with a hint of white. What happened?

Afterwards, during their fight, Dai Mubai's doubts deepened.

Tang San's first soul skill was still Entanglement, but this Blue Silver Grass was more fragile than in his previous life, and he could easily tear it apart.

However, despite his weakened martial soul, Tang San still managed to turn the tide and defeat Dai Mubai by relying on the Tang Sect's ultimate techniques. Of course, this was also partly due to Dai Mubai's decision to stop short of defeating him.

After a brief exchange, Dai Mubai vacated the Rose Hotel. Before leaving, he said to Tang San, "Sea God, Asura God!"

Tang San shuddered, instinctively chambering a hidden dart. Then, realizing it was Dai Mubai, he tentatively asked, "God of War."

The two suddenly realized, and Dai Mubai said, "You did that too?"

"So you've done that too," Tang San said.

(End of this chapter)