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

Chapter 573 What are you doing? Ouch!
After the first day of competition, Zhang Lexuan, who was with the team, approached Chen Ping.

"Senior Sister, why do you suddenly need to see me?"

As Chen Ping passed by the bar at the top-floor hotel, he was about to go out onto the balcony to see the night view of Mingdu when he saw a figure slowly stand up in a corner of the bar and walk towards him.

At this moment, she was dressed in a dark blue outfit, which was not very clear in the dim light.

"Hehe," Zhang Lexuan smiled slightly and said, "What are your thoughts after watching today's match?"

"I don't feel anything, it's much easier than the last one."

Chen Ping smiled and spoke his truest thoughts.

"Good, that sounds inspiring. You can't win a game without some momentum."

"Honestly, Chen Ping, you should be more spirited than any other team in this competition. You beat the previous champion as a reserve team. You deserve to be a little more aggressive in this competition."

Zhang Lexuan raised her wine glass, downed the azure liquid in one gulp, and then continued speaking.

"I didn't come here to warn you about the general increase in the strength of the teams in this tournament. Even if the combat power of the participating Soul Masters has generally increased due to the participation of sects, it is impossible for every team to be as strong as the top 16 teams in the previous tournament."

"What I want to tell you is that the Body Sect is also participating in this competition."

"Not only did the Body Sect come to participate in the competition, but according to our information, some of its high-ranking members have also secretly infiltrated Mingdu. It's hard to say what they're up to."

"They may be trying to protect our sect's disciples, or they may have other motives. But either way, it's not a bad thing for us. I'm telling you this so you can take advantage of the situation. If you encounter anyone from the Body Sect, don't provoke them."

To this, Chen Ping simply nodded slightly and said, "I know that. It should be the Snow Demon Sect."

"You know?" Zhang Lexuan's eyes showed a hint of surprise: "How did you know that? And also, the Snow Demon Sect?"

Chen Ping naturally couldn't tell Zhang Lexuan that he had read the script for another timeline. He simply shook his head and said, "A bunch of guys with strong bloodlust, but not as strong as me. They recognized me as soon as they saw me."

"These people all practice natural body tempering, and they can't even afford a few kinds of medicine. Only the leader has relatively strong blood energy, but that's about it."

At this point, Chen Ping couldn't help but chuckle. Although what he had just said was made up on the spot, it might not necessarily be a lie.

Even the Body Sect couldn't manage to photograph a 100,000-year-old soul beast embryo. They could only secretly figure out the embryo's location and bribe Mingde Hall staff to steal it. They probably couldn't afford many kinds of medicine. Usually, they would just get some deer antler and tiger bones to replenish the blood and energy of their sect disciples.

Hearing Chen Ping's words, Zhang Lexuan couldn't help but smile: "So, you don't have any opponents in this competition? Are you really that confident?"

"No way."

Chen Ping smiled and said, "The main event of this competition is not the Continental Soul Master Competition, but the underground black market."

"Many of the rare metals that are special to the Sun Moon Continent and the Douluo Continent do not overlap. For example, Soul Forging Silver is a kind of Soul Forging Silver with extremely high affinity to soul power." "It can be fused into any metal, enhancing its affinity to the soul power of soul masters, while also enhancing the toughness and hardness of the metal. It is an essential component of almost all high-level soul tools."

"The rare metal Soul Forging Silver is only produced in the Sun Moon Empire. The output is moderate, and it is a prohibited item with a very high level of control. Our Shrek Academy's reserves are also extremely scarce."

"But if what I've found out is correct, there's been some undercurrent in Mingdu recently. Several local power groups have started to take advantage of the fact that tourists from all over the world have come to the Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament to discuss holding an underground black market tournament."

"At that time, all kinds of rare metals that are rarely seen on the market, special products of the Sun Moon Empire, will appear. I plan to take Yuhao to take a look. It's a money-making opportunity that's been delivered to our door. Why not take it?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Lexuan's eyes lit up. She naturally knew how valuable the rare metals, a specialty of the Sun Moon Empire, were.

These contraband items might only cost 500 gold soul coins to mine in the Sun Moon Empire, but once they cross numerous barriers to reach the Douluo Continent, they start at over 100 gold soul coins per gram!

This is simply astronomical, with a price difference of more than two hundred times. No matter how big and powerful Shrek Academy is, it is impossible for them to conduct the same research as the Sun Moon Empire despite a two-hundred-fold price difference in rare metals.

"Are you two sure you're okay going?"

Zhang Lexuan frowned slightly. Both Chen Ping and Huo Yuhao were qualified to take on important responsibilities in Shrek Academy in the future. Why would these two go to the underground black market together? Weren't they just asking for trouble from the Sun Moon Empire?

As for Huo Yuhao, it's alright. After all, his opponent came to the competition as a team doctor, and only a few people in the academy knew Huo Yuhao's true potential, so they weren't that sensitive about it.

But Chen Ping is a real third wheel wherever he goes; his fame is extraordinary.

If Chen Ping were to appear so brazenly on the black market, everyone would probably assume he's some kind of immortal being and flock to him.

Chen Ping, who was already quite adept at this, flipped his wrist, and white mist appeared in his palm.

When the fog dissipated, Chen Ping's figure had completely disappeared, replaced by a completely unfamiliar man with a refined and elegant demeanor.

"What are you doing? Ouch."

The next moment, the man with a face so tender it seemed to drip with moisture spoke, his gray-black, center-parted hair trembling slightly.

The red school uniforms that originally belonged to the inner students of Shrek Academy have disappeared, replaced by a black T-shirt and gray-white overalls.

For some reason, just from the first glance, Zhang Lexuan had a feeling that this guy seemed to have come from some brothel, and that he must be a really good dancer or something.
Hearing that delicate voice, which even carried a hint of affectation, Zhang Lexuan's eyebrows furrowed.

The guy in front of me, whether in appearance, voice or speaking habits, is completely different from the gentle and refined Chen Ping who was decisive and ruthless when faced with major issues!
"Hello, Senior Sister Zhang Lexuan. I am Xu Kun, a personal soul guidance trainee. I am skilled in striking, grinding, punching, pressing, and engraving. What do you think?"

As he spoke, Chen Ping's right shoulder involuntarily twitched a few times, appearing quite rhythmic, which made Zhang Lexuan subconsciously want to twitch her shoulders as well.

(End of this chapter)