In Douluo Continent, the Pope used me as a substitute for my first love.

Chapter 349 The Rose Hotel, The Great Show About to Begin

"Don't you think this is cool?"

Faced with Zhu Zhuqing's question, Wang Zhao simply smiled and said.

"But it doesn't have to be like this even when eating..."

Zhu Zhuqing muttered something under her breath, feeling even more curious about this "warm-hearted" Holy Prince. However, she didn't ask any further questions, but instead looked at the crystal plate on the table next to Wang Zhao.

"By the way, Brother Li Ming, is there anything special about this crystal? It doesn't seem to be of very high quality."

Upon hearing this, Wang Zhao smiled brightly and casually replied, "I just bought it because I wanted it, and besides, it was a 'zero-dollar purchase'." Then she continued to lower her head and eat heartily.

It turned out that Wang Zhao and Zhu Zhuqing arrived in Soto City earlier than in the original story. The two of them happened to arrive on the same day as the trio who had just graduated from Notting Academy. However, while they were still on the road outside Soto City, Wang Zhao had already faintly detected Xiao Wu and the other two through his mental power. So after entering Soto City for a while, he led Zhu Zhuqing around to stroll around the streets and finally arrived at Flanders' shop seemingly casually.

After entering Flander's shop, Wang Zhao only glanced at the items in the shop before his eyes were fixed on the Golden Dragon Beard Needle that Tang San would have originally obtained, and he took it directly.

Afterwards, as expected, Flander's greedy nature resurfaced, and he even set his sights on swindling money from Wang Zhao.

Although Flander didn't sense Wang Zhao's strength at the time, and he couldn't see Wang Zhao's face with his eyes closed, he only heard Wang Zhao's youthful voice and didn't think that Wang Zhao was anything special.

At that moment, Zhu Zhuqing, feeling a surge of indignation, couldn't hold back and stood up to complain a couple of times on Wang Zhao's behalf. Then, as expected, Flander revealed his strength again, wanting to show off. It was only then that he opened his eyes and saw Wang Zhao's face shrouded in gray mist, and was immediately surprised, but unfortunately it was too late.

And then...

As expected, Flander was quickly "punished" by Wang Zhao's physical attacks.

At that time, Wang Zhao did not intend to use any Holy Son's Token to intimidate others. He neither summoned his martial soul nor had any soul rings rise from his feet. Instead, he suddenly kicked Flander's face, which resembled a shoe sole, knocking him to the ground. At the same time, the phantom of Flander's Three-Eyed Cat Owl martial soul was violently dispersed by Wang Zhao's soul power, making Flander's face look even more like a shoe sole.

After that, Wang Zhao spat at Flander, leaving behind the words, "Shortsighted, what are you pretending for if you have no strength? I'll just take this crystal plate as your tuition fee." Then he left with Zhu Zhuqing in a dashing manner, leaving a disheveled Flander slowly getting up, his expression constantly changing...

Before long, Wang Zhao and Zhu Zhuqing finished their meal and walked out of the restaurant.

Wang Zhao glanced at the sky, which was sunny and breezy, and then subtly spread his spiritual power. Soon, as if he had made a discovery, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

"Zhuqing, let's find a hotel to stay at today, and go to Shillake Academy tomorrow, okay?"

He suddenly made the suggestion, seemingly unintentionally.

It must be said that Zhu Zhuqing is a grateful and kind girl, even though she understands that she doesn't have much to repay Wang Zhao in the present moment...

As for offering oneself in return?

Wang Zhao hadn't mentioned it, and Zhu Zhuqing hadn't thought of it either, because her feelings towards Wang Zhao, besides gratitude, were currently more of awe. Also, the concept of "a woman has nothing to repay you with but her body" didn't exist in the Douluo Continent.

Moreover, Zhu Zhuqing is engaged, and her purpose in this trip is to escape in search of her husband.

During the days that Wang Zhao brought Zhu Zhuqing from the Star Dou Great Forest to Soto City, he did not mention recruiting her into the Spirit Hall or joining the Spirit Academy. After all, Wang Zhao was not in a hurry, and the time was not yet right.

After getting to know each other better these past few days, Zhu Zhuqing started calling Wang Zhao "Brother Li Ming," and Wang Zhao simply dropped the surname and called Zhu Zhuqing by her first name. Although it seemed a bit intimate, Zhu Zhuqing didn't find it offensive or repulsive.

Upon hearing Wang Zhao's words, Zhu Zhuqing thought for a moment and did not refuse, but simply said softly, "Okay."

Wang Zhao then gazed into the distance, her smile growing even brighter.

……

In Flanders' shop.

That's how it is.

At this moment, Flander, with a somewhat unpleasant expression, finished telling the trio about Wang Zhao and Zhu Zhuqing's "zero-yuan purchase" at his store not long ago. Of course, he did not mention the unbearable scene of his face being kicked crooked by Wang Zhao, only saying that Wang Zhao was a mysterious strongman who bullied him by relying on his strength.

As for Wang Zhao's identity, Flander had some vague guesses, but he didn't tell Tang San and the others at the moment.

Tsk, speaking of which, I don't know how Flander did it. After being kicked in the face by Wang Zhao, he could still sit leisurely in a recliner and wait for Tang San and the others to arrive. Then he relied on his Soul Saint cultivation to show off, not afraid of repeating the same mistake...

After listening to Flander's explanation, Tang San's expression was uncertain.

The path to death...

Anyone who dares to steal something from the mighty Tang family's Great God King, no matter who you are, is already courting death!

A variable... Tang San sensed that the guy who had intercepted his Golden Dragon Beard Needle might be another variable.

Damn it! You bastard!

No matter how much Tang San resented fate, the fact that his Dragon Whisker Needles were gone remained unchanged. Not long after, Tang San, Huo Yuhao, and Xiao Wu bid farewell to Flander and left his shop. Xiao Wu's expression still held a hint of resentment.

"So, that shady businessman named 'Flander' is the headmaster of Shillake Academy? How annoying! It makes me even less inclined to go to that Shillake Academy."

As Xiao Wu spoke, she grew increasingly angry, and then suddenly grabbed Huo Yuhao's arm.

"Yuhao, why don't we just run away? Let Xiao Sanzi go to Shillake Academy by himself. We'll find jobs anywhere, why should we suffer at Shillake Academy?"

Tang San: "..."

Upon hearing Xiao Wu's words, Huo Yuhao thought of the reasons why he still decided to join Shrek Academy despite the many unexpected changes that had occurred in this life, as well as the fact that he had just taken Flander's things. He comforted Xiao Wu and vaguely told her that he would go to Shrek Academy to take a look tomorrow. Tang San also chimed in from the side from time to time.

And so, although Xiao Wu was still somewhat reluctant, she didn't say anything more, and the three of them quickly headed towards their next destination—the Rose Hotel.

(End of this chapter)