Douluo: This Legend of the Dragon King is not quite right

Chapter 208: The Ice Jade Scorpion's left arm bone evolved to 100,000 years old?

The dean, having caught his breath, waved his hands repeatedly, his tone a mixture of helplessness and amusement:
"The right arm bone from the ten-thousand-year-old Frost Dragon that I gave you last time is already the best quality ice-attribute soul bone in our academy's treasury."

"Not to mention a soul bone of 100,000 years... What does that mean? It's enough to become the most treasured possession of a top sect or a super family!"

"Each piece contains earth-shattering energy and a unique soul skill; its value cannot be measured in money. It is a strategic resource!"

"Furthermore, we are now developing peacefully with the soul beasts. The 100,000-year soul bone has become a non-renewable resource that cannot be produced. It is impossible for it to be easily leaked out now, let alone have a specific attribute."

"The known 100,000-year-old soul bones on the mainland have long been divided up and treasured by various major forces. The resources are so scarce that it is outrageous that they would never be offered as regular rewards!"

"You could search the entire Douluo Continent and still not find any power willing to give away a 100,000-year-old soul bone as a reward to an outsider."

"Those 100,000-year-old soul bones have long been used by powerful families and forces as a set of inherited soul bones. Without power and status, it is impossible to obtain them. Even if you do, you have to be one of the most outstanding individuals."

"If I had that ability, why would I be staying here as the dean?"

"With that kind of ability, they could have challenged Shrek Academy head-on long ago."

Seeing the dean's excited yet helpless expression, Lu Jun showed no disappointment. Instead, he wore an "I knew it" look and shrugged easily.

"Oh, I see. I was just asking casually. Dean, please don't be upset, I'm really sorry."

Looking at Lu Jun's nonchalant attitude, the dean felt even more puzzled.

He steadied himself and keenly caught a piece of information:
"However... from what you're saying, you do have a strong need for high-quality soul bones?"

His cloudy yet shrewd eyes narrowed slightly as he tentatively threw out a new bargaining chip.

"A 100,000-year-old soul bone doesn't exist, and it's absolutely impossible. But... deep within our academy's treasure vault, there is indeed a 90,000-year-old soul bone."

He observed Lu Jun's expression and quickened his pace:
"Although its attribute is not ice, its quality is absolutely top-notch. If you can absorb it, it will definitely have immeasurable benefits on your total soul power and the refinement of your mental power."

"How about it? Is this enough as a reward for your participation in the exhibition match?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Jun's brows furrowed unconsciously.

Ninety thousand years old soul bones?
Top quality?

But the attributes don't match...

That greatly reduces its appeal.

Forcibly absorbing a soul bone of a different attribute will not only greatly reduce the effect, but may even cause a conflict of soul power.

There are also some unnecessary troubles.

For example, what would he do with a fire-attribute soul bone?
Is it meant to be used for a game of ice and fire?
Given the power of his ultimate ice, any fire-attribute soul skill would probably be extinguished directly inside his body as soon as it was unleashed.

He was about to politely decline when, in the next second, Hyotei's voice appeared deep within his mind:
“Promise him, accept this 90,000-year-old soul bone, I have my own way of dealing with it.”

"Once you get your hands on it, I can help you evolve that Ice Jade Scorpion left arm bone to the 100,000-year level in one fell swoop."

This sudden message was like a boulder thrown into Lu Jun's calm heart.

His pupils suddenly contracted, and a storm raged in his heart:
"The Ice Jade Scorpion's left arm bone evolved to be 100,000 years old?"

"Is there such a good thing?"

The Ice Explosion skill was originally very suitable for him.

Even ten thousand years would be enough. Let alone ten thousand years, even a thousand years, just for the sake of the Ice Explosion Soul Skill, Lu Jun would absorb it.

When Lu Jun heard that the Ice Explosion Technique could be upgraded to the power level of 100,000 years, he almost burst out laughing.

Wow, what a windfall!

The overwhelming joy instantly dispelled any hesitation.

Lu Jun's furrowed brows instantly relaxed, even revealing a hint of barely suppressed excitement. He immediately changed his words:

"Okay, Dean, the student is very satisfied with this reward, no problem. What would you like me to do?"

The dean was taken aback by Lu Jun's sudden, 180-degree change in attitude.

Just a moment ago you were clearly complaining about the incompatibility of attributes, how come you're so satisfied now?
This kid... his mood changes way too fast!

Could it be that high-quality soul bones are really that attractive to him?

A fleeting doubt crossed the old dean's mind, but Lu Jun's agreement was a good thing.

He suppressed his doubts and a satisfied smile returned to his face:
"Hehe, Lu Jun is straightforward. The requirements are simple: you just need to give your all in this exhibition match against the second graders and fully demonstrate your talent as the number one on the list of genius teenagers."

"Regardless of the final outcome, let's fight with spirit, unleash our potential, and deliver a spectacular battle that will make the entire continent take notice!"

"Help the academy establish its reputation as a place where Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy produces geniuses and is no less renowned than Shrek Academy. If you can do this, this 90,000-year-old soul bone will be given to you immediately after the competition."

Lu Jun smiled slightly, a smile that conveyed strong confidence:
"Dean, rest assured, since I have agreed, I, Lu Jun, will naturally do my best. It is my honor to bring honor to the academy."

"However, if you had said this earlier, Dean, it would have been fine. All I need to do is demonstrate my expected level and ability. It's simple. The academy has helped me so much and is giving me such good treatment. It's just a matter of promoting the academy. Of course I agreed. What reward do I need?"

"I'd do any job for you for free."

That's exactly what Lu Jun thought.

He'd been eating and drinking for free at the academy for so many years without doing anything, so he felt rather embarrassed.

He, Lu Jun, was not shameless enough to accept undeserved rewards.

"Good, good, good." The dean said "good" three times in a row, clearly very satisfied with Lu Jun's attitude.

"Since you've put it that way, then I'll cancel the reward I mentioned earlier and have you give it to the academy's general workers for free. Do you really agree to that?"

"Of course, no problem," Lu Jun chuckled.

"Pah, you think it's okay, but I don't think so."

"You young man, how come you're so good at weighing the pros and cons?" The dean rolled his eyes.

"If the academy really lets you work for free this time, then you won't owe the academy a favor, will you?"

"That won't do. The value of repaying the academy's favor is immense. You should just accept the reward I've prepared for you."

"This is a task assigned to you by the academy. If you do a good job of promoting it, the academy will reward you with a soul bone. It's that simple."

"That's a real shame," Lu Jun said. "Dean, you've really squeezed all the value out of me."

(End of this chapter)