Douluo: AFK to Become a God

Flandre never expected that just one day after borrowing 10,000 gold soul coins from the Axe Gang's leader, the majority of that money would be gone.

Thankfully, he had only brought 8,000 gold soul coins with him tonight. Otherwise, the next day, the food quality at Shrek Academy's cafeteria would surely return to its previous poor standard.

Maybe I should go to the Golden Knife Gang for a loan later?

Flandre couldn't help but think to himself.

Soto City wasn't a small town, and naturally, there were more than just the Axe Gang operating within the city. The Golden Knife Gang, being an old and established gang, had far more financial backing than the relatively new Axe Gang. Flandre thought it might be possible to borrow another 20,000 gold soul coins.

With that thought, Flandre felt a surge of excitement.

Since he was already thinking about it, he had to act quickly. After all, gold coins wouldn't just appear in his pocket on their own.

"Alright, you guys go back first. I have something to take care of," Flandre said, waving his hand at Chu Chengzhou and the others before turning and leaving Soto's Great Soul Arena. He was now off to pursue his money-raising venture.

"Hey, you guys go ahead. I forgot to mention something to the dean," Ma Hongjun said, his eyes gleaming with excitement as he glanced at Dai Mubai. He quickly made up an excuse and ran in the same direction Flandre had gone.

As for whether he was really going to find Flandre, that was uncertain. But the direction he was headed in just happened to be the same as Flandre's.

After Ma Hongjun left, Dai Mubai glanced at Chu Chengzhou and Xiao Wu. Without saying anything, he too left Soto's Great Soul Arena.

"Brother, why does it seem like they're all so busy?" Xiao Wu asked, confused as she looked at Chu Chengzhou.

"Probably... just leave them be. We'll head back ourselves!" Chu Chengzhou shrugged, unconcerned. He figured Flandre had something important to do. After all, Flandre, despite his gruff appearance, was quite dedicated to his feelings for the unattainable Liu Erlong. It seemed more likely that he had a legitimate reason to be busy rather than wasting time. As for Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai, they were probably off saving the lost girls of Soto City.

Half an hour later, outside the Black Horse Club.

"Eh? Fatty, what are you doing here?" Dai Mubai noticed Ma Hongjun lingering at the entrance of the Black Horse Club, hesitating as though unsure whether to enter.

After a moment of surprise, Dai Mubai's expression shifted to one of disdain. He knew exactly what kind of taste this fatty had.

He could understand Ma Hongjun looking for some entertainment at a lower-tier establishment, but to come to the highest-class brothel in Soto City? That was another matter entirely.

The Black Horse Club had a minimum consumption requirement, and even the lowest-tier girls would cost at least ten gold soul coins!

And that was just for the "service fee" of the girls, not including drinks, room fees, or any other additional charges.

"Why can't I come here just because you can?" Ma Hongjun immediately retorted, sensing the disdain in Dai Mubai's eyes.

"You have the money for it?" Dai Mubai sneered.

He knew Ma Hongjun wasn't wealthy. Besides the ten gold soul coins Ma Hongjun received as a soul master subsidy from the Spirit Hall every month, his only source of income was the prize money he earned from winning battles at the Soto Great Soul Arena.

With so little income, and spending so much of his time chasing after older women, Dai Mubai was sure Ma Hongjun couldn't have saved much money.

"Don't look down on me. Who told you I don't have money? And right now, the one without money is probably you," Ma Hongjun shot back.

He hadn't forgotten that Dai Mubai had been robbed by Chu Chengzhou. If it came down to comparing their current funds, Ma Hongjun felt confident that he had more than Dai Mubai.

"Hmph, you don't know everything," Dai Mubai snorted.

It was true that he had been robbed by Chu Chengzhou yesterday, but that wouldn't be the end of him. As a third-ring Soul Master, he could easily visit the Spirit Hall and claim a 100 gold soul coin subsidy.

Previously, he hadn't bothered to claim the low-level soul master subsidy because he had enough money, but now that he was in a tighter spot, he could always go claim it.

Moreover, he had once been a frequent guest at the city's high-end venues, and he still had a considerable balance saved up. Even after his recent misfortune, Dai Mubai knew he was still a man of stature.

Just then, a beautiful woman with a captivating aura, though slightly disheveled, walked down the street.

"Eh? Dai Shao?" The woman recognized Dai Mubai immediately.

"You're... Xiao Yun?" Dai Mubai thought for a moment before recognizing the woman as a courtesan who had once served him.

"Yes, yes! Thank you, Dai Shao, for remembering me! Dai Shao, it's a long night. How about I accompany you tonight?" The courtesan, Xiao Yun, approached and wrapped her arm around Dai Mubai's.

As for Ma Hongjun, well, judging by his clothes, he clearly wasn't a man of wealth. Even if he could pay the "service fee," she would much rather choose Dai Mubai, who had been a generous patron in the past.

"Well..." Dai Mubai hesitated for a moment. Xiao Yun was the top courtesan at the Black Horse Club, and even if he didn't give her extra tips, he would still need to pay a 1,000 gold soul coin service fee.

In the past, this wouldn't have been a problem, but after being robbed by Chu Chengzhou, Dai Mubai had to be more careful with his spending.

However, when he saw Ma Hongjun eyeing Xiao Yun with a greedy look, any hesitation vanished.

One thousand gold soul coins? It didn't matter. As long as Ma Hongjun was left with nothing but jealousy, Dai Mubai would enjoy himself.

"Alright, I'll take you!" Dai Mubai said, wrapping his arm around Xiao Yun's waist as they walked toward the Black Horse Club.

Just before they entered, Dai Mubai turned to Ma Hongjun and said with a smirk, "Fatty, learn from this!"

With that, he playfully slapped Xiao Yun's rear.

"Ah, Dai Shao, you're so naughty!" Xiao Yun giggled as she pressed herself closer to Dai Mubai.

"Annoying? Wait until later, you'll find something even more annoying," Dai Mubai replied with a grin.

The two of them laughed as they entered the club.

Ma Hongjun, standing at the entrance, was fuming. Dai Mubai's words, "Learn from this," were like a sharp knife, stabbing deep into his heart.

"Hmph, thirty years in the east, thirty years in the west. Don't look down on the young! One day, I, Ma Hongjun, will show you, Dai Mubai, who's boss!" he cursed under his breath before heading into the Black Horse Club himself.

Since he was already here, why not experience what the highest-class brothel in Soto City had to offer? Even if he couldn't afford the top courtesan, surely a regular girl would be within his reach. And even if she was a regular courtesan, she would be far superior to the older women from the lower-end brothels.