"Alright, on this point, it was indeed my oversight."
"I thought that coming from the Star Luo Imperial family, you would all understand this well."
Wang Zhong gently shook his head, admitting fault in his judgment.
"What do we do next!"
Compared to Wang Zhong's self-deprecating tone, Zhu Zhu Yun instead inquired about their next course of action.
This person beside her, who seemed to possess no power or soul force fluctuations, possessed a profound understanding of spirit beasts and soul masters. From their first meeting, he had thoroughly analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of both sides. Such intellect was astonishing.
"If my judgment isn't mistaken, be wary of that fatty!"
"Although his spirit beast is a wolf, he is the fastest among the three. A wolf travels a thousand miles, so in this small team, he should be an agility-type attacker."
"And that skinny fellow with the tiger spirit beast is clearly a power-type brute attacker. Defense, speed, and attack – such a balanced trio. It makes sense."
"Of course, it's also possible that my judgment is wrong!"
Wang Zhong shrugged, speaking very casually.
*Clap clap clap.*
The skinny fellow opposite suddenly began to applaud, his eyes filled with admiration. "Although you look unremarkable, and possess no soul force."
"Your insight into spirit beasts and soul masters is extremely profound."
"Are you interested in joining us? We can let you become a soul master, just like that fellow surnamed Zhao, transforming you from an ordinary person."
"With your intellect and the power of a soul master, you will undoubtedly be incredibly strong. We can even make you our fourth brother!"
Zhu Zhu Yun's expression changed drastically, she urgently said, "Don't believe him!"
"Even those who become soul masters are pitifully weak, lacking any real strength."
"Yes, you mustn't believe him. We attacked together just now, and these two could have stopped us, yet they watched that short person get severely injured. There's no brotherhood between them!"
Zhu Zhu Ya, whose long hair cascaded down to her waist, also hurriedly chimed in.
"Soul masters, such existences, are either born with it or not. It cannot be forced."
"You possess wisdom far beyond brute strength; there's no need to forcibly pursue such things." Zhu Zhu Yi, with shoulder-length black and white hair, also spoke to dissuade him.
"Foolish!"
"If soul masters were truly born with it, then explain to me why that fellow surnamed Zhao, who was just an ordinary person half a year ago, is now a Great Soul Master with two spirit rings!"
"You have no idea what a great opportunity he has encountered!"
The fatty immediately berated them, his face filled with fervent excitement.
"Wealth, status, power, women – everything. As long as you join us, you will have it all."
The skinny fellow's tone was full of persuasion and temptation. He glanced at the three Zhu sisters before him and chuckled, "Even these three before us, if you join us, my second brother and I will give them to you! Without touching any of them!"
Zhu Zhu Yun, Zhu Zhu Ya, and Zhu Zhu Yi's expressions immediately soured.
To be treated as mere commodities and bargaining chips!
"Idiot."
"This kind of impromptu trick, don't you find it a bit too foolish?"
"What I want, I do not need a rat-like creature like you to bestow upon me."
Wang Zhong scornfully said, "Psychological tactics? I mastered those long ago. You think I'm a fool just because you're copying them."
The three Zhu sisters simultaneously breathed a sigh of relief. Wang Zhong's earlier analysis of their strengths and weaknesses had put them under immense pressure.
"Since you refuse to cooperate, do not blame us for being ruthless!"
"Second brother, attack together! Let's take down this brat first!"
The skinny fellow roared in anger, his tiger spirit beast behind him let out a roar, and a point of white light condensed in its mouth, bringing with it waves of soul force fluctuations.
"Understood, Big Brother!" The fatty also roared, his wolf spirit beast howling, its eyes turning a ghastly green, and sharp claws like small knives extending from its hands.
He suddenly crouched low, exerting force with his feet. His figure turned into an afterimage, rushing towards Wang Zhong at incredible speed, fast enough to rival Zhu Zhu Yun and the others.
"Zhu Yun, you stay here to contain the fatty."
"Zhu Ya, Zhu Yi, you both attack simultaneously and disrupt the skinny one's concentration! He is preparing his third spirit skill!"
Wang Zhong commanded.
"Don't call us so familiarly! We only just met!" The three said in unison, annoyed at Wang Zhong.
This scene made Wang Zhong chuckle and shake his head, while Zhu Zhu Qing, nestled in his arms, was immensely amused.
In response, Wang Zhong playfully called out to the little one in his embrace, "Zhu Qing."
Of course, he was met with the little one huffily rolling her eyes and turning her head away.
"Ghost Claw Stab!"
"Ghost Claw Hundred Strikes!"
Two clear shouts rang out. Zhu Zhu Ya and Zhu Zhu Yi appeared on either side of the skinny fellow in mid-air. Sharp, dagger-like nails protruded from their slender fingers.
However, unexpectedly, the two Ghost Claw Hundred Strikes attacks landed on the skinny fellow, only to spark off sparks.
Their attacks were useless!
"Defense-type soul master? No, it seems to be a defensive capability inherent to this spirit skill. Offense and defense integrated, this skill is quite interesting."
"However, the point of strongest attack is often the weakest spot."
"Uh, that, ... Zhu Zhu Ya, Zhu Zhu Yi, you two, aim for his mouth!"
Wang Zhong paused momentarily before finding the right word, then continued.
Zhu Zhu Ya and Zhu Zhu Yi exchanged glances. Their figures flickered, and they moved to hover above the skinny fellow. Their hands, with dagger-like nails, plunged directly towards the point of white light condensing in his mouth!
This sight terrified the skinny fellow, his face turning pale. The fatty, who was entangled with Zhu Zhu Yun, was even more petrified and let out a startled cry.
"Big Brother!"
As the claws pierced the white light, a more brilliant white light erupted, and a terrifying explosive soul force fluctuation quietly spread.
Zhu Zhu Ya and Zhu Zhu Yi sensed something was wrong and immediately withdrew.
Not long after they retreated, a terrifying soul force explosion boomed from the white orb in the skinny fellow's mouth.
The sound of the explosion was as loud as a great bell, stirring up gusts of soul force winds that scattered the fallen leaves on the ground.
Wang Zhong slowly turned, his back to the direction of the explosion, shielding Zhu Zhu Qing in his arms.
Looking up from his embrace, Zhu Zhu Qing's deep purple eyes quietly gazed at his verdant green eyes and his face, which held a gentle smile. Her lips curved slightly.
"What is it?" Wang Zhong asked.
"Hm, nothing!" Zhu Zhu Qing turned her head, responding casually.
Her proud and cute demeanor made Wang Zhong unable to help but laugh.
He reached out, pinched her little nose, and smiled, "Little rascal."
"Just like a little cat!"
"Hmph!" Zhu Zhu Qing rolled her eyes at Wang Zhong, shook off his hand, and turned her head away, much like a proud little kitten.