Chapter 168: A Lesson in the Soto Great Spirit Arena
"You can't leave!"
Seeing Lin Ye strike her and still prepare to leave, the girl became even more furious. She planted her hands on her hips and shouted angrily at him.
But Lin Ye had no intention of engaging in any unnecessary arguments with such a spoiled girl. Ignoring her completely, he turned and left with Zhu Zhuqing, Xie Lin, and Su Ying.
"Damn it! You bastard!"
The girl was livid. No one in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had ever dared to treat her like this!
Enraged, she clenched her delicate fists, her soul power surging as she charged at Lin Ye.
With a furious cry, she swung her fist toward his back.
"Go to hell!"
Hearing the enraged shout and the sharp sound of wind cutting behind him, Lin Ye didn't even need to turn around to know what was happening. His patience had already worn thin.
Just as the girl's fist was about to land, Lin Ye sidestepped, easily dodging the attack.
Since she hadn't learned her lesson earlier, he decided it was time to make things clear.
In a flash, he retrieved his longsword from his jade pendant. His expression turned cold as he swung it sharply.
A streak of sword light flashed past.
A lock of jet-black hair drifted down, severed cleanly beside the girl's ear.
Though Lin Ye hadn't harmed her, the cold killing intent in his strike and the sensation of death brushing so close sent chills down her spine. Her face paled, and she collapsed onto the ground in shock.
"Have you had enough?" Lin Ye's voice was indifferent. "Don't try to flaunt your status in front of me. It means nothing. No matter how prestigious you are at home, this is not your home—this is Soto City!"
"At home, your parents and family might spoil you. But out here? You're nothing. If you weren't just a little girl, that strike wouldn't have taken your hair—it would have taken your head!"
His gaze was cold and unwavering.
"And don't bother threatening me with your family's revenge. The Douluo Continent is vast. If I wanted to disappear, I could simply hide in the Star Dou Forest. Do you think your family could find me there?"
"Consider this strike a lesson. If you don't change your attitude, one day, you'll suffer real consequences. Not everyone will tolerate your arrogance. I've said my piece—think about it carefully."
With that, Lin Ye sheathed his sword and turned away without a second glance.
Behind him, the girl suddenly burst into tears, but Lin Ye didn't stop.
His words had been sincere. He had only held back because she was young.
If a grown adult had tried to pull this nonsense with him, he would've sent them straight to the afterlife.
He had no idea how she had been raised to be so spoiled, but if she didn't change, she would suffer in the future.
Today, she had provoked him. But if she provoked someone with a worse temper, they wouldn't bother asking about her background before striking.
Under his sword, she had only shed tears today.
But without this lesson, one day, she might shed blood instead.
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Nightfall – Soto Great Spirit Arena
The afternoon passed quickly.
That evening, led by Xie Lin and Su Ying, Lin Ye and Zhu Zhuqing arrived at the liveliest place in Soto City—the Soto Great Spirit Arena.
Lin Ye had heard of spirit arenas before.
Both Evernight City and Spirit Hall had their own, but he had never visited one. He had always been too focused on training.
Now, standing outside Soto Great Spirit Arena for the first time, he was intrigued.
From all directions, a steady stream of people flowed toward the grand and luxurious building. The sheer size and spectacle of it all piqued his curiosity.
"Alright, let's go in," Xie Lin said with a smile. "You two haven't participated in spirit battles before, right? I'll take you to register first."
"Wait a moment."
Lin Ye suddenly spoke up.
"What is it?"
Xie Lin and Su Ying looked at him curiously, while Zhu Zhuqing also cast him a questioning glance.
"I need to buy a mask first," Lin Ye replied.
His spirit ring configuration—one hundred years, one thousand years, thirty thousand years—was far too conspicuous. If he revealed it in battle, he would instantly become the talk of Soto City.
That would be far too troublesome. It was better to prepare a disguise in advance.
"Good thinking!"
Xie Lin and Su Ying both nodded in agreement, recalling Lin Ye's abnormal spirit rings. Even Zhu Zhuqing understood his reasoning.
"Come on, I'll take you. There's a mask shop nearby. Not everyone who participates in spirit battles wants to reveal their identity."
With Xie Lin and Su Ying leading the way, Lin Ye soon arrived at a nearby mask shop.
Inside, he selected a black dragon-shaped mask adorned with golden patterns.
For some reason, Zhu Zhuqing also picked a mask—a black cat mask with purple accents.
"Alright, let's go!"
Once they had their masks on, the four of them finally entered the Soto Great Spirit Arena.
Despite the large crowd outside, the lobby inside wasn't too packed.
Most of the spectators had already taken their seats in the inner arena, leaving only staff members and spirit masters in the hall.
Under Xie Lin and Su Ying's guidance, Lin Ye and Zhu Zhuqing approached the registration counter.
"This is the place," Su Ying said with a grin. "Lin Ye, Zhuqing, you just need to pay ten gold spirit coins each to register. Once that's done, you'll officially be Bronze Spirit Fighters."
"You can participate in one solo battle per day. It's a great way to train—and make some money!"
She giggled as she pointed at the counter.
"We'll wait here for you. Go register quickly! Once you're done, we'll head to the battles!"
At their urging, Lin Ye and Zhu Zhuqing stepped forward to the registration desk.
"We'd like to register for spirit battles."
Lin Ye took out twenty gold spirit coins and placed them on the counter.
Behind the desk, a young woman with rosy hair and a charming face, dressed in the Soto Great Spirit Arena's uniform, accepted the payment with a professional smile.
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