Douluo Continent: Peerless Fusion Evolution

Chapter 34 The Immortal Herb Appears! Everyone is shocked! (Dear godfathers, please continue reading! Please vote!)

Xiao Hongchen stood up, looking at Li Sansi in his Shrek Academy uniform with unbridled brazen eye, and said provocatively, "Oh? Shrek? Judging from your appearance, you're still a freshman?"

As soon as Xiao Hongchen finished speaking, the surrounding air seemed to freeze. Li Sansi's bright eyes narrowed instantly, revealing a sharp glint. He stood silently, like the calm before a storm.

"Shrek? You look down on them?" Li Sansi's voice was calm and firm, unmoved by the other party's provocation.

Li Sansi straightened his back, and his green school uniform, which was standard at the academy, fluttered without wind, revealing his confidence and courage that could not be underestimated. A powerful aura burst forth, pressing down on Xiao Hongchen.

Xiao Hongchen's lips twitched; he hadn't expected this freshman to respond so forcefully. He had to re-evaluate the young man before him, and the Shrek Academy he represented.

"Hehe! Young friend, you are truly remarkable for your age. To possess such strength at such a young age is truly worthy of Shrek Academy!"

"I am a freshman at Shrek Academy. My name is Li Sansi. You two must be Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen, right? Are you the grandson and granddaughter of the Hongchen Hall Master?" Li Sansi turned to look at Jing Hongchen as if nothing had happened.

"You're a student at Shrek Academy, could it be that Shrek Academy is behind this auction?" Jing Hongchen asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Master Hongchen, you've misunderstood. No, I'm just here on behalf of the staff to deliver the soul bone to you. I don't represent Shrek Academy," Li Sansi said with a smile.

"This 100,000-year-old soul bone has been auctioned off to you. Once you've paid the gold soul coins, it's yours."

Jing Hongchen's breathing became somewhat rapid. This was a 100,000-year-old soul bone, and even he didn't have one.

After completing the transaction with Jing Hongchen, Li Sansi returned to his private room and quietly awaited the next item to be auctioned.

"Now, please welcome our last item for auction. After this item is sold, this auction will be concluded."

Now let's bring out the Fairy Herb, the Qiluo Tulip!

"Before the auction, let me tell you about the purpose and story of this item," Hai Bodong said calmly.

Hidden within the Douluo Continent is a mysterious, secluded place. Here grows a strange plant called the "Immortal Herb Qiluo Tulip".

Legend has it that when this magical herb blooms, its petals are vibrant and radiant, emitting a captivating glow and intoxicating fragrance that would make all other flowers in the world pale in comparison. Therefore, it is also known as the King of Magical Herbs.

"Ning Rongrong, as one of the first generation of Shrek Seven Devils, originally had the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda as her martial soul, which was already a rare top-tier martial soul in the world."

However, after consuming the immortal herb, the Qiluo Tulip, her martial soul and soul power underwent a dramatic transformation.

The extraordinary energy contained within the immortal herb not only greatly enhanced Ning Rongrong's soul power but also caused her martial soul to evolve, transforming from the "Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda" into the even more powerful "Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."

"Therefore, the sect originally named Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was officially renamed Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect after the appearance of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. I believe there are relevant records in the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect as well! Right, Sect Master Ning!" Hai Bodong said, looking at the private room of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Ning Zhongze, her face flushed, exclaimed excitedly, "Your Majesty is right! It was precisely because our ancestor Ning Rongrong consumed such a celestial herb that her martial soul evolved into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda!"

Hai Bodong nodded and continued, "Immortal herbs are rare, and their growing conditions are quite demanding. We only obtained this one by chance. Ten thousand years ago, Ning Rongrong, with the help of the immortal herb Qiluo Tulip, achieved self-transcendence and reached a new peak. Ning Rongrong not only went further on the path of a Soul Master, but also eventually ascended to godhood and became a legendary being."

"Therefore, the last item will be auctioned anonymously to find its true owner. The exhibition will now begin, and the time allotted is half an hour. During this time, you can decide on your bid, and we will select the lucky winners to complete the transaction," Hai Bodong said with a smile.

brush!

As Hai Bodong's voice faded, a murmur arose from the audience. Nobles, leaders of various factions, and hidden powerhouses all exchanged surprised glances.

They never expected that the rules for this last item in the auction would be so astonishing.

There were no dazzling lights, no heated bidding, only a simple, direct, and brutal process—an anonymous auction.

For a moment, many people seemed to have their minds turned back to their childhood classrooms, sitting quietly behind long tables, clutching the answer sheets that symbolized glory and wisdom.

This scene prompted Li Sansi to slightly raise the corners of his lips as he coldly observed the situation. In this ruthless auction arena, the true nature of money was stripped of its glamorous facade, becoming naked and sharp, like playing cards on a gambling table waiting to be deciphered.

"This is all about who's richer!" A fat merchant in a silk robe complained to his companion while fiddling with his double chin with his stubby fingers.

"Hmph, comparing money? That's my specialty, Ning Zhongze's specialty." Inside the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School's private room, a refined man in brocade robes smiled and replied, but a hint of nervousness flashed in his eyes.

The audience quickly shifted from shock to acceptance; after all, regardless of the rules, their enthusiasm was ultimately based on the allure of the herb. Furthermore, the uncertainty of an anonymous auction, compared to traditional bidding, seemed to stimulate a competitive spirit hidden deep within some individuals.

Thus, beneath the seemingly calm surface of the venue, undercurrents were swirling. Everyone seemed shrouded in an invisible veil of light and shadow, preparing to use their pockets and wits to participate in this unconventional auction event entirely based on money.

The wealthiest sect leader of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, Ning Zhongze, wrote his price—one hundred million—on a slip of paper and handed it to a waiter. The waiter took the slip, his eyes lighting up, quickly placed it on a tray, and quietly left the VIP room. Ning Zhongze looked at the purple-gold card in his hand, a mysterious smile playing on his lips.

In contrast, the sect leader of the neighboring Body Sect is Poison Undying.

At this moment, Poison Undying was torn between two conflicting emotions: "I am Poison Undying, the Sect Master of the Body Sect. I am about to participate in an anonymous auction, but the predicament I face leaves me helpless. The amount you asked about is exactly what's troubling me right now. With my purse empty, how can I possibly display the prowess of a Sect Master at this auction?"

Poison Undying watched helplessly as the treasures were taken away one by one, his heart filled with not only anger but also a hidden helplessness and despair. However, even so, he did not lose his status as the sect leader, at least on the surface, he still maintained his composure and hid the soul twisted by poverty.

"Sect Master, what should we do?" Elder Big Head said, trembling slightly. In terms of financial resources, their sect could not compare with all the major forces present. Whether it was Shrek Academy, Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, Sun Moon Empire, or even Star Luo Empire, they were all stronger than them.

(End of this chapter)