Douluo Dalu: The Eyes That Defy Fate

Chapter 202 Labor delivered to your doorstep

"Elder Xuan, in our current state, would the Spirit Soul Merchant Guild really accept us?"

At the last moment, an inner court teacher finally raised a question, carrying everyone's hopes.

Unfortunately, the Lingpo Chamber of Commerce and Shrek Academy's dealings were mostly done in the shadows. Apart from themselves and other major powers, almost no one knew that the Lingpo Chamber of Commerce regarded Shrek Academy as its 'respect'.

The main reason was that the three-day, non-stop journey had left these injured teachers and students exhausted, with no energy left for further long-distance travel.

If it weren't for Song Yunzhi and Lin Huiqun's unwavering guarantee, many of these people would have collapsed and left halfway through.

The sudden question made Xuanzi and the others feel uneasy. Human nature is too fickle, and no one can say for sure.

But since things have come to this, we can only try anything, even if it seems hopeless.

Among the elderly people present, only Song Yunzhi was in relatively good condition, which was thanks to the fact that Du Busi did not harm this old lady who was older than him.

So, naturally, she took over the task.

"Don't worry, the Spirit Soul Merchant Guild is loyal to Shrek Academy and will not abandon us!"

Song Yunzhi's confident tone gave this group of defeated soldiers a glimmer of hope, which even slightly increased their marching speed.

Before long, the Shrek group finally stood in front of the Spirit Soul Merchant Guild headquarters.

There was no closed doors to visitors as I had imagined, nor was there a welcoming procession as I had envisioned. In front of the magnificent and ornate gate stood only a middle-aged man with an ordinary appearance but a noble bearing.

Seeing this, just as everyone thought that this was an indication that the Spirit Soul Merchant Guild did not want to receive them, Lin Huiqun greeted them with a smile.

"Mr. Wu, how have you been?"

Mr. Wu? Who is that?

Wait a minute! Wu?! Could this unassuming middle-aged man be the boss of the Spirit Soul Merchant Guild?!
In an instant, all the Shrek members, including the former elders of the Sea God Pavilion, were overjoyed and no longer looked dejected and listless.

Xuanzi even started thinking about what to eat later.

Wu San, who had been waiting at the gate for a long time, also curled up the corners of his mouth when he saw Lin Huiqun and his group, a strange smile that flashed by.

"Sect Master Lin, it's been a long time!"

However, Lin Huiqun, who was already old and exhausted from the long journey, did not notice Wu San's unusual behavior.

"Sigh, I never thought that you would personally come out to greet us homeless people."

"Sect Leader Lin is too kind. Shrek Academy's contributions to the continent are well known. I was merely doing my bit when your academy was in decline."

Then, to the astonishment of Shrek's group, Wu San and Lin Huiqun engaged in a long, rambling business spiel that lasted for over an hour, completely ignoring the fact that they were still starving and freezing.

It wasn't until Song Yunzhi, unable to contain her exhaustion any longer, coughed that the two, who were engrossed in their conversation, were finally interrupted.

Wu San glanced around at the rather disheveled Shrek Academy members, and with satisfaction in his heart, he said loudly:

"Distinguished guests, I have arranged for a sumptuous dinner and accommodations. Please follow the servants to your respective rooms and get some rest!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a hundred or so handsome servants filed out from behind the main gate, their bearing clearly indicating that they had received rigorous training.

Moreover, as if they had been prepared in advance, they took turns standing in front of their respective 'targets' without any hesitation.

In fact, the male-to-female ratio is perfectly balanced, with neither one more nor one less.

Unfortunately, Shrek, blinded by exhaustion and desire, failed to grasp the crucial point and kept secretly praising Wu San for his resourcefulness.

After obtaining the consent of the elders of the Sea God Pavilion, the teachers and students followed the group of beautiful and handsome attendants to their respective rooms.

Once the main force had completely disappeared, Wu Sanfang turned to look at the old men who had been waiting for a long time.

"Since you are all of such high status, your rooms are slightly different. Please allow me to personally guide you there."

Upon hearing Wu San's 'deliberate flattery,' Song Yunzhi, who still retained some rationality, instinctively wanted to refuse the suggestion.

Two hundred years of life experience had taught her the saying, "Unsolicited kindness is always suspicious," which made her wonder if Wu San had some ulterior motive. Before she could even speak, Xuanzi beside her excitedly exclaimed, "What are we waiting for? Let's go! I'm starving!"

Glancing at Xuanzi, who was practically drooling, Song Yunzhi cursed him inwardly for being more trouble than he was worth, but she couldn't embarrass him in front of outsiders.

Helpless and exhausted, Song Yunzhi could only follow behind Wu San and the others into the magnificent 'hell' that belonged only to them.

At the same time, this only remaining conscious old woman lost her last chance to resist and was completely reduced to a beast of burden.

. . .

A few hours later.

"My lord, everything has been arranged. If all goes well, we should see some results in a few days!"

A calm voice rang out in the luxurious office. If the Shrek Academy members were to witness this scene, they would surely lose their composure and descend into madness.

This was all because the president of the Spirit Soul Merchant Guild, who was neither humble nor arrogant in front of a Super Douluo, was now bowing respectfully and cupping his hands in front of a young man.

Even worse, that boy was the culprit who caused them to fall into such a state—Lin Po!
"Okay, thank you for your hard work. You will continue to be in charge of the next part of the plan, but you need to be careful to maintain a proper balance."

Remember, I only need two words: 'balance'!

"Yes!"

Looking at his hardworking and dedicated subordinate, Lin Po became more and more satisfied.

He was smart, capable, and especially good at making money. Ever since Wu San gave him money, Lin Po had never lacked money.

More importantly, he is ambitious and particularly good at understanding Lin Po's thoughts, yet he can still maintain a proper balance so as not to annoy Lin Po.

The only drawback is in talent, cultivation, and strength, but is that a problem for Lin Po?
That's definitely not a problem!

He's a brilliant mind, and he doesn't need to go to the battlefield. Just give him a high-level soul bone and he can become a titled Douluo.

In the future, after Lin Po devours Douluo Star, even the smallest favor he bestows upon him could make him a god, granting him eternal life and allowing him to continue working for him.

"Wu San, what is your current cultivation level? How many soul bones do you have?"

"Reporting to my lord, my current soul power level is 84. I have two soul bones, one torso bone and one left leg bone, both of which were gifts from my lord."

Lin Po nodded after hearing this. A cultivation level of 84 was not low, considering that his talent was not particularly outstanding and he also had to spend a lot of time managing the merchant guild.

It's likely that Zhang Peng went to great lengths to find him a decent eighth spirit ring, which helped him reach his current level.

"Since that's the case, then I'll give you four tasks, each corresponding to a soul bone you're missing!"

Before the words were finished, a thud was heard, and Wu San knelt down before Lin Po, shouting loudly:
"Please enlighten me, my lord!"

Lin Po's lips twitched at Wu San's frankness; his desire to improve was even more impressive than Xiao Hongchen's.

"The first issue remains Shrek Academy and the Holy Spirit Cult. Within three years, we cannot let them both die, nor can we let them both live, and we must ensure that their deaths or lives appear entirely reasonable."

"Secondly, I will plunge the entire continent into panic and despair. As for the specifics, I will explain them to you after I emerge from seclusion."

"Thirdly, eradicate faith. I don't care what method you use, whether it's replacement or forgery, I need you to remove at least 80 percent of the faith in the seven gods from ten thousand years ago on the continent within five or three years."

"Of course, the second and third tasks complement each other, and if handled well, there is still a chance of success."

"As for the fourth one, we'll talk about it after you've finished the first three."

After explaining all his thoughts in one breath, Lin Po looked at Wu San, who was still kneeling on the ground and had not raised his head, with a look of astonishment.

He sensed that Wu San's heart remained as still as stagnant water as he listened to the orders, without the slightest fluctuation.

'Either he was terrified, or he expected it.'

'If he fainted, it wouldn't escape my senses, which means this guy guessed it all along?!'

(End of this chapter)