Although this male soul master didn't say it out loud, there was a hint of disdain in his eyes for the female support soul master.
If it weren't for the fact that a support soul master greatly benefits the whole team, he wouldn't have agreed to let this female soul master join.
Because she really looked too plain.
"Alright, stop arguing. We should head this way." At this moment, the team leader returned with another member from scouting ahead.
Seeing the leader return, the male soul master refrained from saying more.
The team then ventured into the Star Dou Forest.
"Our objective this time, I'm sure everyone is clear about," the leader emphasized as they entered the low-risk area.
"We are here to find soul rings, not to get ourselves killed."
The leader seriously looked at each team member's face.
He particularly lingered on the male soul master's face.
"I got it. I won't cause trouble," the male soul master said, raising his hand with a look of reluctance.
"You'd better really understand that," the leader said, giving the male soul master a deep look.
Xue Wu also glanced at the male soul master.
In this team, he was the only one who gave her a strange sense of fear.
If there were no external threats, the biggest threat must be him.
The team then proceeded deeper into the Star Dou Forest.
However, as they went further, they hardly encountered any soul beasts, let alone ones that could drop soul rings.
By noon, everyone was already starving.
"Ugh, if you ask me, we should go deeper into the forest," the male soul master grumbled impatiently, sitting on a rock. "What a waste, spending money to upgrade equipment but can't get a good fight or pick up girls. So damn annoying."
"You need to show some respect for this land!" the leader scolded the male soul master directly, not tolerating his attitude. "If you want to hunt soul beasts on your own, go ahead. The rest of us together are enough to ensure safety."
"Respect for the land?" the male soul master scoffed. "Do you pray before killing a chicken, apologizing to it for filling your stomach?"
"Stop twisting my words!" the leader snapped. Had it not been for the male soul master's strength, he would have kicked him out long ago.
"Two years ago, a ruler supposedly united the entire Star Dou Forest. Since then, incidents of soul beasts attacking humans have decreased under their restraint."
The leader spoke sternly, "We can obtain soul rings thanks to their grace, don't be ungrateful!"
"Ruler? Hahaha, if they're so powerful, come kill me then," the male soul master boasted, glancing at Xue Wu. "My grandfather is a Titled Douluo. With this pendant, he can save me in an instant."
"Ruler of the Star Dou Forest?" the male soul master said arrogantly. "Even they would kneel before me!"
Xue Wu was furious seeing his disrespect for the Star Dou Forest.
Her mind wandered to the image of that elegant young man.
Compared to him, this male soul master was nothing more than a bug.
"Sigh, I wonder where he is now…"
The male soul master grew angry when he saw that even with all his boasting, he couldn't pique Xue Wu's interest.
"Damn it, you cowards, follow me. I'll get you all soul rings. At worst, I'll call my grandfather to give each of you one."
The male soul master said arrogantly.
The eyes of the support female soul master and the soul master by the leader's side lit up instantly.
"Did you hear that? You better not go back on your word!" the support female soul master quickly put on a different face.
"Hmph, why would I go back on my word? With my strength, soul rings are as easy as pie," the male soul master laughed. He then walked over to Xue Wu and put his hand on her shoulder, "But I'm reserving the best soul ring for my dear Xue Wu."
At this, everyone's gaze towards Xue Wu changed.
"Let go of me! Zhao Youming, you pervert!"
Even though the male soul master tried to bribe them with soul rings, Xue Wu remained unmoved. She pushed Zhao Youming away and ran deeper into the forest.
The leader and the support female soul master were about to chase after her, but Zhao Youming stood up and stopped them with one hand.
Zhao Youming sneered, "If you want soul rings, stay out of this. No matter how loudly that b*tch screams, stay here. Anyone who interferes gets no soul rings."
"Did I make myself clear?"
"Yes…"
"Clear."
The support female soul master and another soul master nodded with flattering smiles.
The support female soul master even grinned, "Take your time, Ming. I can help you recover after you're done, so you can continue until she's ruined."
"You!" The leader was so angry at the support female soul master's words that he was shaking.
"I didn't expect you to be so twisted. Aren't you a woman too? Weren't you close with Xue Wu?" the leader said through gritted teeth.
"Humph, why does she get to be so pretty?" The support female soul master's face showed envy and jealousy. "Pretty girls should all die! Then men will like me instead."
The leader's eyes widened. He never imagined that his companion, whom he had spent every day with, had such a dark heart.
"For soul rings, for men, you're pushing an innocent girl into the abyss!" the leader said sorrowfully.
"Yes! We are, so what? You're just as despicable, aren't you?" At this moment, the soul master behind the leader suddenly lashed out.
A sharp knife stabbed into the leader's chest.
"I've always hated you, you hypocrite. Seeing you makes me sick!"
Blood trickled from the leader's mouth. He turned to look at his former brother in disbelief.
"Aren't we best friends?"
"Hmph, I was just pretending to be your friend to see when your hypocritical facade would break. I despise you!" the soul master said.
The leader looked at the changed faces of his companions, feeling an immense sorrow.
"You're wrong. He is a true gentleman. Only you two are the fake ones,"
A pink mutant nightshade with a raised tail emerged from the shadows.
At this moment, it seemed the support female soul master and the soul master who killed the leader suddenly came to their senses.
"Ah! Leader! What happened to you?" The female soul master was instantly terrified.
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POWER STONE!!!!
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This fanfiction is complete on my P@treon. If you want to read it, you can find it at p@treon.com/Betek.
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