Douluo: What the hell is the academic master development system?

Chapter 278 There's no emperor here, only senior students (bonus chapter)

"So that's what it is."

Ning Tian's reaction was rather indifferent. It was clear that although the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School could afford this thing, they were not particularly interested in the embryo of a 100,000-year-old soul beast.

This is normal, after all, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School during the second Douluo Continent era was basically hidden away, which is in stark contrast to the Body School, which claims to be a secluded sect but actually jumps around on the stage of Douluo Continent.

This also aligns with the fierce competition between the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy in Box 2 and the Body Sect in Box 3 in the original work.

Sure enough, after only two rounds of bidding, the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile School in Box Six withdrew from the bidding, adopting an attitude of "if we can get it, great; if not, so be it."

At this moment, the other members of Shrek Academy were still immersed in the descriptions of "100,000-year soul beast embryo", "second martial soul", and "guaranteed 100,000-year soul ring and soul bone", which made Chen Ping chuckle.

"Alright, everyone, stop thinking about this thing. If you really want it, it's more practical to ask the academy for it when you get to the eighth ring. At least it won't cost you any money. It would be best if you could get it, but if you can't, you won't lose anything."

"The 100,000-year-old soul beast embryo that Princess Jiujiu introduced does have a considerable probability of granting a soul master a second martial soul. However, it is, after all, a 100,000-year-old soul beast embryo, which possesses intelligence comparable to that of an adult."

"Even if we spend money to buy it, it's okay if we fail to absorb it. It's equivalent to spending more than 100 million yuan to buy a 100,000-year soul ring and a 100,000-year soul bone."

"If the absorption is successful, the 100,000-year-old soul beast embryo will become one's second martial soul. The lingering soul remnant of the 100,000-year-old soul beast within the second martial soul will torment the absorber for a lifetime."

"Cutting off someone's livelihood is like killing their parents."

"A 100,000-year-old soul beast lost all its cultivation just for a chance to start over. Imagine yourself in the shoes of that 100,000-year-old soul beast, and find yourself transformed into someone else's martial soul. Think about what you would do."

Chen Ping's words immediately sent chills down everyone's spines, because they had heard Chen Ping put himself in the shoes of that 100,000-year-old soul beast and come up with a revenge plan that even they couldn't withstand.

If someone makes a small movement during cultivation that causes the absorber to suffer a qi deviation, that's considered a mild offense.

What if I do this to you while you're hunting soul beasts?

Will it give you a nudge when you absorb a spirit ring?

In an instant, everyone's eyes cleared up.

The auction ended quickly, and the final price of 150 million left the Shrek members astonished.

Just then, Qingya whispered a few words in Wang Yan's ear. Wang Yan immediately signaled Chen Ping to stay, and then left the private room with the rest of the academy.

Soon, only Chen Ping remained in the No. 7 VIP room—along with Elder Xuan, who was nowhere to be seen.

Just then, there was a knocking sound outside the door. Qingya quickly stood up and gave Chen Ping a look that asked for instructions.

Chen Ping nodded. Qingya then went over and opened the door.

The door opened, and the first person to enter was Princess Jiujiu, who had changed into a long golden palace dress.

The young man following behind her was none other than Xu Jiawei, the Star Luo Emperor, who hadn't missed a single Shrek Academy competition.

Upon seeing them, Qingya quickly took a few steps back and knelt down on one knee to pay her respects. The two maids also knelt down on both knees.

Chen Ping stood up, extended his right fist and rested it on his left shoulder blade, a common courtesy between Soul Masters, and then did nothing more.

This is normal. Since Chen Ping came to Douluo Continent, he has been wandering between the three empires. Every bite of food he eats is earned through his own hard work. He doesn't owe the Star Luo Empire or the Star Luo Emperor anything, so naturally he wouldn't have any special reaction to Xu Jiawei.

Xu Jiawei was slightly taken aback, and then did something that surprised even Chen Ping.

He returned the Soul Master's salute to Chen Ping, placing himself on the same level as Chen Ping.

"No, Your Majesty, you are the one who has the ability to do things."

Chen Ping finally lost his composure and cried out, "Your Majesty!" This Xu Jiawei, a perfectly respectable ruler of a nation, was coming up to him and exchanging Soul Master salutes—who could stand that?

"Hahaha, what, when you bowed to me as a Soul Master, didn't you mean we were both Soul Masters?"

"We are not only Soul Masters, but also students of Shrek Academy. According to the rules, you should call me senior, junior."

Chen Ping was stunned, truly stunned. This was the first time he had ever witnessed a monarch's methods of controlling people; it was terrifying.

With just a few words and such a respectful attitude towards scholars, Chen Ping began to feel that he would die for this guy, and that it wouldn't be a loss to work for him. This guy was just too damn scary!

There are no emperors or commoners here, only senior and junior students.

This argument almost overwhelmed Chen Ping, a modern man.

If it were a native prodigy from Douluo Continent, who could withstand such a treatment?

When the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Tournament opened, Xu Jiawei only said three sentences before ending the opening ceremony. Chen Ping even thought that since he was a Star Luo person, he would also choose this guy as emperor.

Only after getting up close to Xu Jiawei did Chen Ping realize just how persuasive every word this guy said truly was.

Chen Ping was already sweating profusely. He felt that he was no match for the old fox in front of him. Even with the combined experience of two lifetimes, he was still a bit short of the mark.

If the Sun Moon Empire hadn't used numerical superiority to overwhelm the Douluo Continent during its invasion, Chen Ping felt that the Star Luo Empire, under Xu Jiawei's leadership, might have had a chance to turn the tide.

"Elder Xuan, it's been a long time. I've had some jars of fine wine prepared. Would you do me the honor of joining me?"

After exchanging brief greetings with Chen Ping, Xu Jiawei respectfully addressed a corner of the room.

"No need, I've quit."

"If you have anything to say, just talk to Chen Ping. His opinion is the same as the academy's opinion."

Elder Xuan's voice echoed in the room, causing Xu Jiawei's heart to tremble violently.

Master Xuan has given up drinking!

Chen Ping means the same thing as Shrek!
Although Master Xuan only said two sentences, the amount of information contained in those two sentences was terrifying.

Xu Jiawei was so stunned that he was lost in thought for a while.

"Alright, I understand, Elder Xuan. I'll have my men pack two packets of good tea for you."

Xu Jiawei spoke up, and this time Elder Xuan did not reply, which was probably an admission of agreement.

Xu Jiawei breathed a sigh of relief, and under Xu Jiujiu's shocked gaze, he didn't put on any emperor-like airs and simply sat down on the sofa next to Chen Ping.

"Junior, I've often heard people say that one should become famous as early as possible, and that heroes emerge from among the young. Seeing you today, I can confirm that your reputation is well-deserved."

The first thing Xu Jiawei said after sitting down made Chen Ping feel extremely uncomfortable. He was the type who preferred to make a fortune quietly and was most afraid of being praised by others.

After all, if someone praises you, it means that they have opinions about you, which is not a good thing.

"Senior, I can't outwit you. As the ruler of a country, you are busy with countless affairs every day. How about we stop with the riddles and just state our purpose directly?"

Chen Ping clasped his hands together in a gesture of surrender, using a strategic retreat to advance. He then discarded Xu Jiawei's "verbal paralysis card" from the deck, causing Xu Jiawei to narrow his eyes slightly and have the same thought as Xu Jiujiu.

Chen Ping is a real old fox, so slippery that he's impossible to catch!
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(End of this chapter)