Chapter 601 - Adding Oil To The Fire (1/2)

The young n.o.blemen surrounding Tang Wulin quickly moved out of the way. Turning to the voice, Tang Wulin was met with the approaching figures of the emperor and empress.

“What is your name?” Dai Tianling asked, sizing Tang Wulin up.

During the ceremony prior, Dai Tianling had been too far to get a good look at Tang Wulin. Now that they were only meters apart, he could see Tang Wulin for the tall and handsome young man he was. Tang Wulin's sunny aura, large eyes, and long eyelashes made him easy to like. Even women would be jealous of his pretty eyes.

Tang Wulin bowed. “Greetings, Your Majesty. My name is Tang Wulin.”

Dai Tianling smiled. “I look forward to your performance in the Continent Young Elites Tournament.” He gave Tang Wulin a curt nod, then turned and left.

Tang Wulin stared at the retreating broad back, eyes bulging. Aren't you just pouring oil on the fire now?

The surrounding n.o.blemen stared at Tang Wulin, their bloodl.u.s.t having grown all the more thick. But due to the emperor's att.i.tude to the matter, they dared not act against Tang Wulin there.

Is this what they call an absurd calamity? G.o.d d.a.m.n it! Tang Wulin didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Is there no way out of this? f.u.c.k it! I'll just not join the tournament!

“Good luck.” Turning to the voice, Tang Wulin saw Elder Cai walk past him, patting him on the shoulder.

“Can I just not partic.i.p.ate?” Tang Wulin asked, forcing out a smile.

“You can.” Elder Cai paused, staring Tang Wulin right in the eye. “But let me remind you, this trip isn't merely a diplomatic exchange. This is also a trial for you kids. It's a trial to see who is worthy of joining the next generation of the Shrek Seven Monsters and entering the inner court. If you avoid this battle, then you will lose the qualifications to enter the inner court.”

Tang Wulin's interest was piqued. For a student of Shrek Academy, joining the inner court and the Shrek Seven Monsters was the most attractive opportunity possible.

“Furthermore, the tournament's rewards are very generous. First place in the one-on-one tournament wins a soul bone,” Elder Cai said.

A soul bone? Tang Wulin's eyes went wide. Since he possessed the right-hand soul bone in the spirit ascension platform, he was well aware of how powerful soul bones were. His Golden Dragon Dreadclaw was a trump card that had saved him on countless occasions already. Not only would obtaining another soul bone increase his strength by leaps and bounds, it would even benefit his body. It would make breaking the next seal on the Golden Dragon King a shade easier and bypa.s.s the need for spirit items. He would save boatloads of money! Screw it! I gotta win that spirit bone! I didn't promise to be her boyfriend and she was just pranking me anyway. Hehe. Let's see how you squirm if I really do become the champion! Tang Wulin clenched his fists with resolve.

“Boss, you're so d.a.m.n cool! You just casually picked up a princess!” Xie Xie exclaimed in admiration as he walked over and swung an arm around Tang Wulin's shoulders.

“Get away from me,” Tang Wulin said, gloomy and annoyed.

“How could you do this to Gu Yue?” Yuanen Yehui earnestly said.

“Yeah! You're acting improperly! A man needs to be responsible and single-minded,” Yue Zhengyu chimed in.

Tang Wulin felt the urge to punch Yue Zhengyu's smug and handsome face. The guy who bought an entire drink shop just for a girl's number is lecturing me? Who the h.e.l.l are you to talk?

Xu Lizhi also joined in on the fun. “Captain, good luck!”

What the h.e.l.l do you mean by 'good luck'? Tang Wulin glowered.

“I never thought you would be such a player.” Ye Xinglan looked at Tang Wulin, eyes dripping with disdain.

Tang Wulin stared at them. I'm only fifteen! I'm not with Gu Yue or anything! How am I a player? I just want to study and work hard! Is that so wrong? d.a.m.n it!

Throughout the return to their hotel, Tang Wulin was in a dour mood. I can't believe my luck is so s.h.i.+t. What kind of princess is she supposed to be? All she does is give me trouble!

Down in the dumps, Tang Wulin groaned in his heart. Screw it all! I'll just go become the champion! Let's see how that d.a.m.n princess screws with me then!