Chapter 77: This Item is Fated for Shrek
There weren't many VIP rooms in the top tier auction. Under Star Luo Empire's arrangement, Shrek Academy was placed in Room 1, while Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy was assigned to Room 2.
At this moment, inside Shrek Academy's private room
Wang Yan withdrew his gaze from the holographic screen and turned toward Xuan Zi.
"Elder Xuan, we must acquire this Ice Jade Scorpion Soul Bone!"
Initially, Xuan Zi didn't want to come to the auction.
As a Rank 98 Super Douluo, he doubted there'd be anything worth his attention.
Why waste time at an auction when he could be enjoying his chicken legs and fine wine instead?
However, since the students wanted to attend, Wang Yan had persuaded him to tag along for their safety.
The Death God's Envoy incident had just happened. If Xuan Zi let his guard down and something went wrong here, he wouldn't be able to face the elders of Sea God's Pavilion.
Would he have to resign again?
In his lifetime, Xuan Zi had already resigned twice
Once after the Zhang Lexuan incident, and once after the Death God's Envoy attack.
As the saying goes, "Three strikes and you're out."
If he messed up again, he'd resign a third time for good.
Unless Mu En personally asked him to stay, he'd just leave Shrek and live the carefree life of a hermit.
Hearing Wang Yan's words, Xuan Zi nodded.
"You're right! I never expected to find an Ice Jade Scorpion Soul Bone at this auction.
This item is fated for Shrek Academy!
With it, Ling Luochen's ice abilities can be greatly enhanced she might even approach Ultimate Ice.
If that happens, she'll be able to better suppress Xiao Tao's Evil Fire!"
At the side, Ma Xiaotao's heart stirred.
Her Evil Fire had always been a major problem.
Unlike her ancestor, Ma Hongjun, she couldn't just visit brothels to relieve the Phoenix Flames' side effects.
Usually, Xu Sanshi helped her suppress the fire, since Ling Luochen was often away on missions.
But if Ling Luochen's ice powers improved, then the burden would shift to her instead.
Then, he'd finally be free to spend more time wooing Jiang Nannan.
Xu Sanshi looked at Wang Yan and asked,
"Sir, do you have enough Gold Soul Coins for the bid?
If not, I'll cover the cost!"
Wang Yan chuckled.
"No need!
Shrek Academy is the continent's number one Soul Master Academy.
How could we possibly lack money?
If it's for nurturing outstanding students, the academy will cover all expenses."
Then, he turned to Xuan Zi and asked cautiously
"Elder Xuan, should I place the first bid?"
Xuan Zi grinned.
"No need! I'll handle this personally!
It's been a long time since I last bid at an auction.
This time, I'm taking that Ice Jade Scorpion Soul Bone!"
He stepped forward, tapping on the screen
"Let's start with 15 million Gold Soul Coins!"
Immediately, the screen updated
[Room 1 bids 15 million Gold Soul Coins!]
A few seconds later
[Room 2 bids 16 million Gold Soul Coins!]
Xuan Zi frowned.
"Hmm? Someone's challenging me?"
He snorted.
"I've roamed Douluo Continent for years never afraid of anyone!
17 million Gold Soul Coins!"
The screen updated again
[Room 1 bids 17 million Gold Soul Coins!]
Moments later
[Room 2 bids 18 million Gold Soul Coins!]
Xuan Zi's eyes twitched.
This damn Room 2 was not backing down.
So he continued bidding
And Room 2 kept matching him.
Until
Room 2 raised the price to 30 million Gold Soul Coins.
Xuan Zi's expression darkened.
This was far beyond his expected budget.
It wasn't that he was poor
As an elder of Sea God's Pavilion, he had plenty of money.
But most of his Gold Soul Coins had been spent on chicken legs and fine wine.
Even his storage soul tool was filled with food.
Wang Yan hesitated and asked
"Elder Xuan, should we use the academy's special funds?"
Xuan Zi shook his head.
"No.
Shrek Academy isn't a fool we won't blindly overpay.
But don't worry I have a plan!
We'll get that Soul Bone for a reasonable price."
At that moment, Princess Xu Jiujiu called out
"30 million Gold Soul Coins, going once…
30 million Gold Soul Coins, going twice…"
Suddenly
BOOM!
Xuan Zi smashed through the door, soaring into the auction hall.
A vast pressure erupted from his body, stunning everyone present.
Xu Jiujiu froze in shock
"What the hell is this old man doing?!
Is he really about to cause a scene at a top tier auction?!"
A moment later, Protector Douluo Cheng Gang appeared, his expression grave.
Xuan Zi folded his arms behind his back, speaking righteously
"To the friends in Room 2
Shrek Academy also desires this Soul Bone.
Could you refrain from malicious bidding?"
"As everyone knows, most of the continent's top Soul Masters come from Shrek Academy.
This Soul Bone is crucial for training future elite Soul Masters.
Shrek Academy has always fought to eliminate Evil Soul Masters.
If we can produce stronger Soul Masters, then the Evil Soul Masters' territory will shrink even further!
This is for the sake of the entire continent's peace.
So, could you do me a favor and let us have it?"
The auction hall fell into dead silence.
Everyone was dumbfounded.
Was this really happening?
A dignified elder of Shrek Academy just barged into an auction
And asked his competitor to give up the item out of respect?!
Meanwhile, Inside Room 2
Huo Yuhao: "…"
Jing Hongchen: "…"
Red Dust Siblings: "…"
Everyone from Sun Moon stared at each other in disbelief.
A Rank 98 Super Douluo just stormed into the auction…
To beg for a discount?!
Huo Yuhao's expression twitched.
"Shrek Academy… you really are something else."
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