Douluo: This Legend of the Dragon King is not quite right

Chapter 140 Tang Sect Soul King Gray Hawk
Information flooded into Lu Jun's mind like a tidal wave, and was instantly analyzed, integrated, and memorized by his mental power.

The whole process happened in the blink of an eye. To outsiders, Lu Jun simply tapped his finger lightly, while Zhang Qiang and the other two seemed to be slightly dazed for a moment, their eyes briefly vacant before returning to normal. They even felt that the tension from before had inexplicably dissipated, leaving behind a sense of tranquility after their minds had gone blank.

Lu Jun calmly withdrew the three strands of spiritual energy, and the vast spiritual energy receded into his body like a receding tide.

He looked at the three people in front of him, who seemed a little confused but had definitely relaxed, and he had already made up his mind.

The relaxed smile on his face vanished, replaced by a serious expression filled with concern and admonition.

"Alright, that's enough of that. You've both joined the Tang Sect now; that's your own choice, and as your classmate, I have no right to interfere. But..."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the three men's eyes:

"I hope you can remember what happened today. Remember that the Tang Clan has its history and heritage, but what the people in it say is not necessarily true, and not everything is worth believing or following without reservation."

"You need to have your own judgment. Think about why you joined the Tang Sect in the first place. Was it to become stronger, to protect something, or just because of a slogan that sounds righteous?"

"Don't be easily swayed, and don't become a tool in someone else's hand. Think about the consequences, and whether it's worth it."

Lu Jun spoke these words sincerely.

These three individuals were of mediocre talent and lacked strong willpower. They hadn't been brainwashed to a very deep degree; they were simply being used.

If we can enlighten even one person, it will prevent them from completely losing their way on the path of the Tang Sect, or even losing their lives in vain.

As for the other members of the Tang Clan who have already fallen deeply into a daze.

Lu Jun decided not to waste his breath.

Just go straight in and get to work.

As Zhang Qiang and the other two listened to Lu Jun's calm yet powerful words, and recalled the utterly crushing defeat they suffered that morning and the absurdity of the demon's prophecy, along with the impending severe punishment from the academy, a strong sense of shame and lingering fear welled up in their hearts.

They nodded repeatedly, their voices trembling with relief and a hint of genuine gratitude:

"Yes...yes, Lu Jun, we've got it."

"Thank you... thank you for reminding us. We will definitely... definitely use our brains more in the future."

"I will never do something so foolish again."

"Okay, go ahead." Lu Jun nodded and said no more.

The three of them felt as if they had been granted a pardon. They quickly got up, bowed to Lu Jun again, and then left with unsteady but obviously much lighter steps.

Seeing that the person had left, Zhao Tianyu immediately walked over and asked curiously:
"Brother Lu, how did the conversation go? You didn't scare them again, did you?"

"No, I just reasoned with them." Lu Jun stood up and gave Zhao Tianyu a grateful smile. "Thank you for your help, senior. I'll treat you to dinner another time when you're free."

"Haha, no problem at all! We can discuss having a meal!" Zhao Tianyu laughed heartily.

Lu Jun didn't linger any longer. After saying goodbye to Zhao Tianyu, he quickly left the rest area.

He didn't go back to his dormitory or go to Wu Changkong to cancel his leave. Instead, he kept walking and strode quickly toward the academy gate.

Stepping out of the magnificent gates of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, Lu Jun did not linger and immediately merged into the bustling crowds of Mingdu.

With a clear goal in mind, he headed towards the abandoned newsstand at the intersection of two streets outside the college, based on the precise location he had obtained from Zhang Qiang's memory.

The afternoon sun was a bit too bright, but Lu Jun needed to confirm whether the gray hawk was still active nearby or had left any clues.

More importantly, he wanted to personally visit the outer perimeter of the trading company's warehouse area to experience firsthand the security situation surrounding the Tang Clan's Mingdu branch.

Last time, they took down Maple Leaf City, thwarting the Tang Clan's plan to invade the Spirit Pagoda.

This time, he's going to take down the Tang Clan's branch in Mingdu! Lu Jun walked through two bustling main streets and turned into a relatively quiet alley.

After walking for a while, we arrived at the end of the alley.

It is an abandoned newsstand that has long been outdated, covered in dust and grime, with rusted iron sheets and shattered glass.

This is where Grey Harrier met up with Zhang Qiang and the others.

The afternoon sun slanted into the alley, casting dappled shadows on the abandoned newsstand. All around was quiet, save for the faint sounds of the city in the distance.

Lu Jun stopped at the alley entrance, and his powerful mental energy instantly spread out, meticulously scanning every corner and every crevice of the newsstand, even penetrating several meters underground.

There was no sign of life, no residual soul power fluctuations, and no trigger-activated trap soul tool.

No one is empty.

The grey harrier had clearly already left, and the area had been cleaned up quite thoroughly.

Lu Jun showed no disappointment, as if this was expected.

He tilted his head slightly, his gaze seemingly casually sweeping over the rooftops and shadows of the towering buildings on both sides of the alley.

Just as he looked up, an extremely subtle mental fluctuation gently swept across his sensory field from above.

"Ah."

Lu Jun sneered inwardly, but remained outwardly calm.

Sure enough, it’s still there.

He slowly raised his head, his gaze precisely fixed on the edge of the roof of a five-story old-style apartment building diagonally opposite.

There, stood a person.

He was thin and wrapped in a large gray hooded shirt, the brim pulled low, covering most of his face, revealing only his chin and a half-smile.

He was like a real grey hawk, perched there silently, almost blending into the environment, looking down at Lu Jun at the alley entrance.

Beneath the hood, a smug and sinister smile spread across Grey Harrier's somewhat sinister face. His voice, though not loud, clearly pierced through the noise of the street and reached Lu Jun's ears:

"I didn't expect you to actually find your way here, Mr. Lu."

Lu Jun remained expressionless, showing no surprise whatsoever at the result.

He had long anticipated this. Since the Grey Hawk was able to accurately brainwash Zhang Qiang and the other two and set up an ambush, how could it not pay attention to the follow-up?
The fact that he questioned Zhang Qiang and the other two was likely part of the other party's plan to lure them out.

Seeing that Lu Jun had no reaction, Grey Hawk seemed somewhat bored, but the malice in its tone grew stronger:

"So, those idiots, Zhang Qiang and his gang, actually told you what I said after all? They're really useless and can't be of any use."

He paused, then his voice suddenly rose, carrying a mocking air of someone in complete control:
"However, it doesn't matter. This is exactly what I want. I want to lure you here and into the trap I have carefully prepared for you."

"People say that you are the number one person below the Soul King level, and those who are not Soul Kings are basically not qualified to be your opponent. In that case, I am very curious, when facing me, can you still be as calm as before?"

The moment the words fell, Gray Hawk's soul power erupted.

Three purple and two black spirit rings suddenly rose from beneath his feet. Behind him, a black raven with scarlet eyes silently condensed and flapped its wings.

Lu Jun judged that it should be a crow-type martial soul of the mental type.

(End of this chapter)