Douluo Continent, Huo Yuhao who returned from Sekiro

Chapter 538 Silver Dragon Scales (Daily 10,000 words)

"In my spare time, I've looked through the history of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy. It seems they once hunted top-tier soul beasts like the Silver Dragon. Dragon bones and dragon blood are hard to come by, but dragon scales should be possible to obtain some."

"Besides, rare metals like purple-gold copper, heavenly spirit silver, and dark crystal, which are used to make top-grade level nine soul tools, are also good. But don't rush to throw out your bottom line, brother. First, ask Jing Hongchen for level nine soul tools, and then lower the price little by little."

"By the way, it would be best to let Master Jing use the Tight-Backed Flower-Piercing Crossbow once first, and then let him trigger the self-destruct mechanism inside. When negotiating prices, the first taboo is to reveal the bottom price, and the second taboo is to not be calm and collected, so that others can see through your scheme."

At the mention of demanding exorbitant sums, Huo Yuhao immediately perked up and began to teach He Caitou the art of staged accidents.

The two brothers stopped eating, rubbed their heads together, and started whispering about how to get a hefty sum of money from Jing Hongchen.

The day passed quickly. The exchange program for Shrek Academy students finally came to an end.

Out of consideration for appearances, the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy held a farewell ceremony, with Mingde Hall Master Jing Hongchen personally in attendance.

On Shrek Academy's side, Qian Duoduo led the team, with Huo Yuhao, He Caitou, and ten others standing in a row.

They changed back into their Shrek Academy uniforms early this morning, signifying that they are about to leave and return to their alma mater.

Jing Hongchen delivered a passionate speech at the farewell ceremony, but Huo Yuhao and He Caitou seemed rather distracted.

"Yuhao, did I ask for too much when I went to see Old Man Jing yesterday? Although he was clearly very interested, he got stuck after we negotiated the price a few times and didn't agree."

He Caitou's mental fluctuations slowly rippled out.

"He must have gone to discuss it with Xu Tianran. He can't decide our price on his own. Especially those dozens of silver dragon scales, which are extremely rare and practically extinct. It's normal to be cautious in a deal of this magnitude."

"His Highness the Crown Prince has arrived."

At a shout, the clanging of armor clashing rang out, and a large contingent of soldiers rushed in from outside.

These soldiers were all dressed in bright silver full plate armor, looking very majestic and imposing, clearly the imperial guards of the Sun Moon Empire.

Following the silver-armored soldiers was a squad of soldiers dressed in light armor.

Most of them were over thirty years old, with a calm and composed demeanor, and their total number did not exceed fifty.

But their appearance immediately caused many Shrek Academy students to have their pupils dilated in shock.

Soul Master, a fully armed Soul Master.

Their armor was clearly soul-guided armor, and it was all standard armor, looking exceptionally well-made.

Such a Soul Master army is undoubtedly powerful in combat.

Crown Prince Xu Tianran of the Sun Moon Empire slowly entered the Sun Moon Empire's grand training ground, escorted by a group of attendants.

Jing Hongchen hurriedly led the teachers from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy to greet them.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince."

Jing Hongchen bowed deeply, while the other teachers all knelt on one knee.

Xu Tianran smiled slightly and nodded gently to Jing Hongchen.

Xu Tianran smiled slightly and nodded gently to Jing Hongchen. Jing Hongchen narrowed his eyes and nodded back. Then he personally walked behind Xu Tianran's wheelchair, pushed him onto the playground, and brought him before the Shrek Academy students.

Qian Duoduo glanced at the other party without showing any emotion. What signal did Xu Tianran's appearance at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy today represent?

Are they here to support Jing Hongchen?

But what could possibly require him to personally come out and support Jing Hongchen?

Qian Duoduo turned her head and looked at He Caitou and Huo Yuhao.

Is it related to the hidden weapon technology sold by the Tang Clan?

"Brother Qian, let me introduce you. This is His Highness the Crown Prince, the first heir to the throne of our Sun Moon Empire."

"Your Highness, hello."

Qian Duoduo nodded slightly.

Given his status as a Super Douluo, a Level 9 Soul Master, the Vice Dean of the Soul Guidance Department of Shrek Academy, and a member of the Sea God Pavilion, the fact that he could address Xu Tianran as "Your Highness" was an immense honor.

Xu Tianran smiled warmly: "Dean Qian, there's no need for such formalities. I've long admired your esteemed academy. It's just a pity I haven't been able to visit you yet. I'll definitely pay you a visit in person when I have the chance."

"Yesterday, I heard from Master Hongchen that your exchange students' studies at your academy have concluded. I am here on behalf of the Sun Moon Empire to bid you farewell. I hope that our Sun Moon Empire and your academy will have more exchanges in the future, thereby deepening our friendship."

"Your Highness is too kind. As the vice dean of the Soul Guidance Department at Shrek Academy, I naturally hope for more exchanges like this."

"Then thank you very much, Your Highness and Brother Hongchen, for seeing me off. It's getting late, and I should set off with these little ones. Hall Master Hongchen, would you like to come along?"

The exchange of students will still take place in the same Maple Leaf City. To ensure safety, Jing Hongchen, as the head of Mingde Hall, will naturally go there in person.

Jing Hongchen nodded: "Very well, then I will see you off for a while longer. But please wait a moment, Brother Qian, so that I may have a few words with His Highness the Crown Prince."

"it is good."

Qian Duoduo didn't say much and led the group of students to the side.

After exchanging a few words in hushed tones with Xu Tianran, Jing Hongchen discreetly took something from Xu Tianran's hand.

Xu Tianran left under the protection of his attendants.

Before leaving, he once again greeted the Shrek Academy students and Qian Duoduo.

At least on the surface, this Crown Prince is very good at making a good impression.

However, Qian Duoduo was also aware of the murky and disgusting connection between the Sun Moon Royal Family and the Holy Spirit Cult, so it was already quite good that she could exchange a few perfunctory words with Xu Tianran.

If given the chance, he wouldn't mind helping Xu Tianran so he would never have to worry about his disability again—why would he care about being disabled when he's already dead?

Even if you have a great reason, whether you want to use the Holy Spirit Cult or whatever, cooperating with the Evil Soul Master organization is absolutely aiding and abetting evil.

"Hey classmate, come here for a second."

Jing Hongchen walked closer and waved to He Caitou.

Looking at the young man in front of him, Jing Hongchen's eyes revealed a complicated expression. "Just as you said, thirty silver dragon scales, five hundred catties of purple-gold copper and heavenly spirit silver, and eight hundred pieces of Nether Crystal with a diameter of more than ten centimeters."

"This is the maximum amount I can negotiate. If you still don't agree, then there's nothing I can do. If you're okay with it, give me the design drawings."

As he spoke, he extended his right hand to He Caitou, revealing a star sapphire ring in his palm.

Jing Hongchen's expression was somewhat complicated. Despite all his precautions, He Caitou still managed to learn a lot of the true teachings of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy. Fortunately, what He Caitou learned was within his acceptable range.

(End of this chapter)