Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Spinning Top, Explosive Warrior

Seeing Ning Rongrong think for a moment, Wang Teng added, "However, if you are just ordering a large quantity of finished Zhuge Repeating Crossbows from him, I think Tang San would be quite willing."

"After all, Tang San doesn't usually have any source of income. Mass-producing custom-made products can earn him a lot of soul coins and improve his life. He probably won't refuse."

Ning Rongrong listened to Wang Teng's words, thought about them carefully, nodded, and felt that what Wang Teng said made a lot of sense.

"Tang San shouldn't object to a custom-made product."

Chapter 173 Three's Company, Showdown

After saying that, Ning Rongrong first returned the Zhuge Repeating Crossbow to Wang Teng, and then turned around impatiently and walked quickly towards Tang San.

At this moment, Ning Rongrong couldn't wait to discuss the customization of the Zhuge Repeating Crossbow with Tang San.

Her only thought was to bring this powerful hidden weapon back to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School as soon as possible.

Wang Teng stayed where he was, smiled helplessly, and then bent down to carefully pull out the crossbow bolts from the tree trunk one by one.

Although these crossbow bolts pierced the tree trunks, they were still intact and usable, so it would be a shame to throw them away.

Wang Teng planned to pull out these crossbow bolts, reload them into the Zhuge Repeating Crossbow, and keep them for his own use.

He was very careful when pulling out the crossbow bolt, afraid of accidentally breaking it. After all, these crossbow bolts were fired by Tang San, and if they were broken, Wang Teng wouldn't be able to ask Tang San to replace them.

It took Wang Teng several minutes to pull out all the crossbow bolts, wipe off the dirt and sawdust, and then reload them into the Zhuge Repeating Crossbow before carefully storing them away.

After tidying up the crossbow bolts, Wang Teng turned to look in the direction of Tang San and Ning Rongrong.

Ning Rongrong was standing next to Tang San, chattering away to him.

Ning Rongrong's face was full of seriousness, while Tang San frowned, listening attentively and nodding from time to time, as if he was thinking about something.

Looking at Ning Rongrong like this, Wang Teng couldn't help but sigh in his heart, "Truly worthy of being a disciple of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."

“These disciples of major sects, no matter when, when they discover something good, their first thought is always the interests of their sect, and their hearts are full of thoughts of doing things for their sect.”

Thinking of this, Wang Teng's eyes darkened slightly, and he became even more convinced of his previous idea.

Ning Rongrong's current behavior is also the reason why Wang Teng has been concealing the effects of whale glue.

Even though he and Ning Rongrong are now in a romantic relationship and have a good relationship, Wang Teng still hasn't told Ning Rongrong the true effects of whale glue.

He knew all too well what these sect disciples were thinking. Although Ning Rongrong treated him very well, in her heart, the interests of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School always came first.

Once Ning Rongrong learns about the effects of whale glue and the enormous benefits it can bring, she will most likely do things that harm Wang Teng's interests for the sake of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

Harmfulness is not allowed, and defensiveness is indispensable.

Even with someone you like, you must be careful and not easily reveal your true intentions.

After resting for an hour, everyone finally recovered and packed their things before setting off again.

Their goal this time was very clear: to find the exit of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Actually, during the break, everyone was busy. They took out the sausages Oscar made and paired them with the candies they carried with them. After taking a bite, the fatigue from hunting for spirit rings deep in the forest instantly disappeared, and they were full of energy again. Even their steps became much lighter.

No one lingered any longer on the way; their steps were hurried yet orderly, as no one wanted to remain on the edge of the perilous Starry Sky Forest after dark.

Fortunately, everyone worked together and made good progress. They finally made it out of the dense, primeval forest before the sun completely sank below the horizon and darkness fell.

As soon as they stepped out of the forest, Zhao Wuji stopped, turned around to face the group, and said in a deep voice, "Everyone, if we put in a little more effort, we won't rest at the edge of the forest."

"I think we should take advantage of our strength now and head straight to the Soul Hunter Town where we stayed when we came. We can rest properly there."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement, saying, "No problem, Teacher Zhao, we'll listen to you!"

Without any unnecessary chatter, everyone quickly tidied their clothes and immediately sped up, running at full speed.

As night deepened, the evening breeze, carrying the unique atmosphere of the small town, blew over, dispelling the lingering chill in the woods.

The group sped along without stopping for a moment, and finally, around midnight, they saw the familiar outline of the Soul Hunter Town in the distance, along with the scattered lights that lit up the town.

Upon entering the town, I discovered that although it was already late at night, most shops had already closed, and the streets were no longer bustling with activity during the day.

However, in the center of town, many shops that mainly serve late-night snacks and accommodations still have their lights on.

The faint sounds of conversation and the clinking of bowls and chopsticks coming from inside the shop added a touch of life to the quiet night.

Zhao Wuji raised his hand to signal everyone to stop and said, "Alright, everyone's tired after all this time."

"We'll rest here tonight and all day tomorrow. Everyone should find a hotel to rest first."

"Of course, if you still have enough energy, you can take a stroll around the town at night. But remember, don't go too far and don't cause any trouble. Meet at the town entrance the day after tomorrow after dawn."

After saying that, he turned and walked toward a hotel that looked fairly clean not far away, clearly wanting to rest as soon as possible.

After Zhao Wuji left, everyone looked at each other for a few seconds.

Dai Mubai spoke first, looking at his companions and asking, "What are your plans?"

"Should we go straight back to the hotel to rest, or come with me to explore the town and see what's different about this small town late at night?"

Upon hearing this, Tang San shook his head slightly and said calmly, "I won't go sightseeing. I just absorbed the spirit ring, and my spirit power hasn't fully stabilized yet. I need to go back and properly experience the changes brought about by the spirit ring. I'll head back to the inn first."

"Third Brother, I'll go back with you!"

Xiao Wu immediately grabbed Tang San's arm, a sweet smile on her face.

As soon as she finished speaking, Xiao Wu pulled Tang San and turned to walk towards the inn on the side of the street.

The two figures quickly disappeared into the night.

After Tang San and Xiao Wu left, Ma Hongjun's eyes lit up.

He quickly moved closer to Dai Mubai, lowered his voice, and asked with a somewhat malicious smile, "Boss Dai, do you think we should go check out the red-light district in town?"

"I've heard there are a lot of fun services here."

"Are you out of your mind, kid?"

Oscar quickly reached out and tugged at Ma Hongjun's sleeve, and secretly turned his head to look at Zhu Zhuqing standing to the side.

"Fatty, Zhu Qing is still here, what nonsense are you talking about!"

Dai Mubai glanced at Zhu Zhuqing, a hint of barely perceptible expectation hidden in his eyes. He secretly hoped that Zhu Zhuqing would stand up and stop him, even if it was just to throw a little tantrum.

However, to Dai Mubai's disappointment, Zhu Zhuqing simply stood there quietly, her expression still indifferent, without saying a word or even giving him a glance.

Seeing this, Dai Mubai couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

Chapter 174 The Master Arrives

So, Dai Mubai forced a smile and waved his hand, pretending to be nonchalant, and said, "Hmph, don't worry about her. Come on, Fatty, I'll take you to see her."

After saying that, he led Ma Hongjun and Oscar and hurriedly walked towards the depths of the town.

In the blink of an eye, most of the people around them had left, leaving only Wang Teng, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing standing in place.

The street fell silent instantly, and the atmosphere became somewhat awkward.

Wang Teng glanced at the two people beside him, broke the silence first, and asked Ning Rongrong, "Rongrong, what are your plans? Do you want to go shopping with me?"

Ning Rongrong immediately smiled and readily agreed, "Okay, okay, I'm not sleepy anyway, I might as well take a stroll around this town."

Seeing this, Zhu Zhuqing silently turned around, seemingly intending to return to the hotel alone to rest.

Ning Rongrong hesitated for a moment, then quickly called out to her, "Zhuqing, wait!"

"Why don't you come with us? It'll be more lively if the three of us go shopping together, okay?"

Zhu Zhuqing stopped in her tracks. After a few seconds, she slowly turned around and said softly, with a hint of gentleness, "Okay."

And so, the three of them walked side by side toward the town's night market.

Because of their somewhat complicated relationship, neither of them said anything more along the way.

The three of them simply walked on quietly.

Only their soft footsteps and the occasional sounds from distant shops remained on the street.

Although there aren't many stalls at the night market, the variety is abundant, with vendors selling local snacks and trinkets, and the aromas wafting through the air.

As the three walked, they unknowingly filled their hands with all sorts of snacks.

There are crispy fried skewers, sweet sugar cakes, and refreshing plum juice.

The awkward atmosphere between the three of them eased considerably without them even realizing it.

After wandering around for a while, Ning Rongrong finally couldn't suppress her doubts.

However, she originally wanted to ask Zhu Zhuqing, but when she thought of Wang Teng's ambiguous attitude, she couldn't help but feel a lump in her throat.

In the end, Ning Rongrong turned her head and looked directly at Wang Teng and Zhu Zhuqing, and simply laid her cards on the table, saying, "Zhuqing... never mind, Wang Teng, I'll just ask you directly."

What exactly is your relationship with Zhu Zhuqing?

"Never mind, you don't need to tell me, I already know."

"In short, what's your choice between me and her?"

"You can't keep being so vague."

Looking at Ning Rongrong's earnest yet somewhat aggrieved eyes, Wang Teng sighed softly and said slowly, "Rongrong, you should know that I come from a common background and have no connections."

"If I want to be with you and gain the recognition of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, I must demonstrate sufficient strength and let everyone see that I have the potential and hope to cultivate to the level of a Title Douluo."

Then, Wang Teng paused for a moment, and continued, "If I could really cultivate to the level of a Title Douluo, then the question you asked today would be nothing at all."

"I will naturally have the ability to do whatever I want when the time comes."

"On the contrary, if I don't cultivate to the level of a Title Douluo, I'm unlikely to catch the eye of your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."

"By then, I'm afraid we won't be able to be together, so whatever relationship I have with Zhu Zhuqing will naturally be none of your business."

"You...you're just being unreasonable and deliberately changing the subject!"

Ning Rongrong's cheeks flushed slightly with anger, and her tone was full of dissatisfaction.

She could tell, of course, that Wang Teng hadn't given her a definite answer about "choosing only one" from beginning to end; he was just deliberately avoiding the question.

Seeing Ning Rongrong's disappointed look, Wang Teng softened his tone and advised, "Rongrong, don't think about it so much. The most important thing now is to cultivate."

"We are all Soul Masters, and we have a long road ahead of us. There's no need to set everything down now."

"I think it's good for the three of us to stay as we are now. As for whether we can go further in the future, let's talk about it when we have enough strength."