Douluo Continent: The Peerless Tang Sect, Angels and Rakshasa Return

Chapter 132 - How about I do you a favor?

"Vice Master, we can get dressed now, our guests are coming soon," Qian Lingyun sighed deeply, repeating the explanation that had come through the communicator earlier.

After confirming that her words were correct, Qian Lingyun stood up from the bathtub and stretched out her impressive curves.

She let the fine, transparent water droplets slide down her proud breasts and fall back into the water along her alluring waist and hips.

After quickly changing her clothes, she lay back on the sofa, tidying her wet hair, and waited for the guests to arrive.

As the Third Elder entered and briefly rehearsed their lines, Qian Lingyun forced a confident smile and said, "Thank you for accompanying me in this act, Third Elder. The lines... let's leave it at that for now."

Just then, the door opened, and Auctioneer Qi Qi returned to the room. As expected, she was accompanied by Xu Jiujiu, the chief auctioneer of Starlight Auction House, who was wearing a red dress.

Upon seeing her, Feng Ling remained expressionless, sitting on the sofa and munching on fruit.

Although Princess Xu Jiujiu's status is undeniable, this is still the Star Luo Empire.

However, as a level 97 Super Douluo, Feng Ling also had her pride. She felt it was completely unnecessary to show respect to Xu Jiujiu, a weakling who didn't even have a sixth ring.

"Which distinguished guest said there was a problem with the left arm bone of our Ice Jade Scorpion?" Princess Jiujiu asked curiously after greeting Qian Lingyun and the Third Elder.

Qian Lingyun nodded and said, "It was me who said it."

Princess Jiujiu glanced at Qian Lingyun and asked suspiciously, "What's wrong with the Ice Jade Scorpion's left arm soul bone? Could it be... you're an Ice Jade Scorpion Soul Master?"

"I am not an Ice Jade Scorpion Soul Master," Qian Lingyun waved her hand and said, "but I know where the problem lies. First of all, this soul bone is indeed an absolute treasure, there is no doubt about that."

"However, this soul bone is not something that just anyone can absorb."

"What do you mean, sir?" Xu Jiujiu asked, feigning surprise.

Seeing Xu Jiujiu's feigned surprise, Qian Lingyun didn't call him out on it...

"As far as I know, the Ice Jade Scorpion is one of the top races living in the far north. To absorb its soul bone, the soul master's own attributes must meet the condition of ultimate ice!"

As she spoke, Qian Lingyun sighed, "But there are so few Soul Masters with the highest attribute in the world. This Soul Bone will probably have a hard time finding a suitable owner, but..." Qian Lingyun's tone suddenly changed, and she pointed to the Third Elder beside her, trying to persuade him:

"The man next to me is an eighth-level Soul Master. He can create an even more perfect Soul Guidance Tool using the same method he used to create the first item up for auction today, the Tyrant Tiger Soul Refining Blade. He might even... reach the level of a ninth-level Soul Master with that Soul Bone."

"So, what you mean, sir..." Xu Jiujiu asked expressionlessly.

"Today, we auctioned our eighth item, the Devouring Dragon Head Soul Bone, and our ninth item, the Left and Right Leg Combination Soul Bone, at your auction house." Qian Lingyun took a deep breath, as if making a momentous decision, and slowly said:

"We are willing to give up all the profits from these three soul bones and use a barter method to bid for this Ice Jade Scorpion Soul Bone from the auction house."

"Are you... sure? The eighth and ninth items sold for a total of 16.2 million gold soul coins!" Princess Jiu Jiu was stunned. She asked in an almost astonished tone, "Is this soul bone really that important to you?"

"Of course!" said the Third Elder.

"Your Highness, you may not know this, but I have been lingering at the level of an eighth-level Soul Master for many years."

"I have a feeling that if I obtain this top-grade soul bone and use it to make a soul tool, I might actually be able to take that step! This is extremely important to me; in my eyes, this soul bone is as important as my life."

At this moment, the Third Elder appeared extremely passionate. He clenched his fists tightly to suppress his fervor, took a few deep breaths, and earnestly said, "I am willing to donate another level-eight soul tool to the auction house!"

"Really!" Princess Jiu Jiu's expression froze instantly.

Admittedly, she had already discussed with her brother, the Star Luo Emperor, the possibility of giving the soul bone to Shrek Academy as a favor before she came.

But the situation is clearly different now. An eighth-level soul master is offering 16.2 million gold coins and an eighth-level soul tool that can be auctioned for at least 5 million gold coins to purchase this soul bone.

The friendship between a future Soul Master who may reach the ninth level and a genius Soul Master who has not yet fully matured...

After a moment of silence, the princess finally calmed down. She gave Qian Lingyun and the Third Elder a simple courtly bow and said, "We will calculate the price for you two now. At the same time, we will also take your suggestions into consideration."

"I must now deal with the problems caused by this soul bone. I'll take my leave now, and please forgive me if I am impolite." After saying this, she immediately turned around and left in a hurry.

After a long while, the Third Elder leaned down and asked, "Holy Maiden, how confident are you about this matter?"

"I'm not sure," Qian Lingyun shook her head, then added, "Third Elder, don't worry, you won't give up this level eight soul tool for nothing. I'll compensate you for the price!"

"You're too kind, Holy Maiden..." the Third Elder quickly said politely.

On the other side, after Princess Jiujiu left Qianlingyun's door, she walked further in until she reached the innermost room, numbered one. Without knocking, she simply pressed her right hand on the door, and it slid open to the side. She quickly went inside.

"Brother, there's been a new development."

Inside the room, there was only one man sitting there. He was tall and wore a black robe. There were no maids besides him.

But the only person who could make Xu Jiujiu call him "brother" was naturally the Star Luo Emperor.

Seeing Princess Jiu Jiu rush into the room, Emperor Xingluo's expression showed a hint of surprise. He couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong? What happened this time?"

Xu Jiujiu relayed the Third Elder's words verbatim.

Hearing her words, Emperor Xingluo was stunned for a moment. He smiled wryly and said, "This auction house is truly full of hidden talents. There are even level eight soul masters here, and they are willing to pay such a high price."

After a long pause, he nodded and began to analyze: "In my opinion, gaining the friendship of a future level nine soul master is very meaningful. Moreover, they are willing to pay such a high price, so they can make a lot of money."

"Wait, let's first see which faction they belong to before deciding..." Emperor Xingluo hesitated for a moment, then said, "If they are a faction we can win over, we don't mind giving them face!"

"But didn't you just say you were going to give this to Shrek Academy as a favor?" Xu Jiu looked at the Star Luo Emperor with a mischievous grin and said softly, "Could it be... that this is what they call 'things change over time'?"

"Cough cough cough..." Emperor Xingluo coughed awkwardly twice and then fell silent until a servant outside the door brought in a small note.

"So it's the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, whose wealth rivals that of a nation?" After reading the note, the Star Luo Emperor casually crumpled it into ashes and said, "Never mind, never mind. The Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School is also an old power in our Douluo Continent. We should give them this face."

"As for... the favor from Shrek Academy, we can give it to them by exchanging something else. Just tell that level eight soul master that this soul bone is being auctioned off, and that will be enough!"

(End of this chapter)