Douluo: The Rebirth of the Supreme King Dong'er

Some had also failed to pass the assessment.

However, that afternoon, Wang Dong'er felt as though several gazes had been lingering on her.

Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo were understandable. They had indeed grown fairly familiar by now. But there was another gaze that always withdrew the moment she noticed it.

After thinking carefully for a while, Wang Dong'er realized that this person only looked over whenever Xiao Xiao was clinging to her.

Sure enough, when Wang Dong'er deliberately moved closer to Xiao Xiao, that gaze fell upon her again. This time, Wang Dong'er took the initiative and immediately caught the person responsible.

Watching Xiao Xiao and Wang Dong'er act like close sisters while seeming to share something more, Wu Feng could not help but feel a trace of envy.

If possible, she also wanted to become closer to Ning Tian.

But perhaps Ning Tian had sensed the little thoughts Wu Feng kept hidden in her heart. Whenever Wu Feng crossed the line a little, Ning Tian would deliberately keep her distance.

Unfortunately, Ning Tian was in the auxiliary class. Otherwise, Wu Feng could have encouraged Ning Tian to take a look at their relationship.

Just as Wu Feng watched Wang Dong'er and Xiao Xiao interact, Wang Dong'er suddenly glanced at her. Startled, Wu Feng hurriedly withdrew her gaze and lowered her head to stare at her toes.

Wang Dong'er found it amusing. She had not expected that the altered plot would keep Wu Feng from coming to cause trouble, yet still make her notice the relationship between herself and Xiao Xiao.

Although Xiao Xiao kept it secret, after spending so much time together, Wang Dong'er had already seen through it.

But she had no intention of making it clear right now. There was a freakish place like Qiankun Love-Seeking Valley in this world, but beyond this world, there was an even more freakish River Divine Beast.

Thinking of this, Wang Dong'er patted Xiao Xiao's head again.

On the platform, Yan Shaozhe was still pondering what he had seen that afternoon.

His martial soul was the Bright Phoenix, and it was precisely because of this martial soul that Mu En had once taught him.

He naturally recognized Wang Dong'er's Light Goddess Butterfly, but Yan Shaozhe always felt that her Light Goddess Butterfly seemed somewhat different.

Unable to figure it out, Yan Shaozhe's thoughts gradually drifted farther away.

Back then, when an emperor had come to visit Shrek Academy, he had bowed directly to Yan Shaozhe.

That emperor had studied at Shrek Academy in his youth, yet he had been expelled before even graduating from the Outer Court.

At that time, how lofty was Shrek Academy? How great was its prestige!

Yet now, not only had the Sun Moon Empire, which had always been unwelcome to the Three Douluo Empires and Shrek Academy, begun to challenge them, even the Three Douluo Empires had started voicing complaints about Shrek Academy.

In the past, the Three Douluo Empires would send members of their royal families to study at Shrek Academy. Now, they no longer did.

If Shrek Academy had no successors, it likely would no longer be able to suppress the continent and stand firm.

Although Yan Shaozhe wanted to cultivate Ma Xiaotao as his successor, a perfect solution to her own flaws had yet to be found.

And beyond Ma Xiaotao? Who else could support Shrek Academy? Very few. Far too few.

Although the students' assessments had ended, there was still the class assessment. Following a decision by the dean of studies, Du Weilun, each class had to select seven members for a separate assessment.

For Mu Jin, this was something she could pass with her eyes closed.

The first choices were naturally Wang Dong'er and Dai Huabin, the two strongest students in Class One at present. Suitable people could also be found for the remaining five spots.

As expected, no one lost the class assessment. Thus, none of the students who had passed their individual advancement assessments were implicated and expelled.

The advancement assessment had completely ended. Some rejoiced, while others worried.

At this time, Wang Dong'er and the other two were already at the Soul Tool Department.

The Soul Tool Department also had assessments, but their usual assessments tested one's Soul Tool manufacturing skill. Those who passed could receive the corresponding Soul Engineer rank badge. The advancement assessment merely followed the Martial Soul System's format, replacing an evaluation of a soul master's abilities with a test of practical Soul Tool application.

However, this had nothing to do with the three who had chosen dual cultivation. Only Huo Yuhao took the test and received a Rank One Soul Engineer badge.

They had initially come to familiarize themselves with the various types and uses of Soul Tools, but because of Zou Mengyao's requirements, she and Xiao Xiao had also watched quite a few Soul Tool manufacturing processes.

Over time, Xiao Xiao, who was completely unsuited to manufacturing Soul Tools, could still only learn how to use them. Yet Wang Dong'er discovered that she seemed to possess at least a little talent for Soul Tools.

Originally, she had thought her talent for Soul Tools would not be very good. If she was merely average, then there was no point in learning. She could simply let Huo Yuhao study them himself and serve as her Soul Tool supply depot.

But now that she had some talent for Soul Tools, she had to admit that it was truly appealing.

The important thing was not how powerful a Soul Engineer she could become. It was that she could make Soul Tools for herself to play with. To her, that was far more important than becoming a powerful Soul Engineer.

As for Huo Yuhao, Zou Mengyao was now rather eager for him.

In her eyes, Huo Yuhao's talent for Soul Tools was truly impressive. Dual cultivation was simply too wasteful. He should abandon the Martial Soul System entirely and come to the Soul Tool Department to study wholeheartedly.

Although she did not know why Fan Yu had not taken an interest in Huo Yuhao, since Fan Yu did not care, she would make her move.

However, Huo Yuhao ultimately declined Zou Mengyao's proposal tactfully, making her sigh in regret.

The first two days of the new school year passed uneventfully.

On the third day, after class, Mu Jin kept behind all the students in the class who enjoyed core disciple privileges.

After passing the advancement assessment, the core disciple badge Huo Yuhao had submitted before the break returned to his hands.

Although he had initially displayed two ten-year spirit rings, Huo Yuhao's ability to alter their colors and even precisely simulate the pressure of Ten-Thousand-Year Spirit Rings made it difficult for others to determine the true age of his spirit rings.

Du Weilun had originally not wanted to return the provisional core disciple slot and core disciple badge to Huo Yuhao, but Yan Shaozhe was a shrewd man. Since he had decided to win them over and make them feel a sense of belonging toward Shrek Academy, he naturally had to provide the benefits properly.

It was only a provisional core disciple position. Giving it to him was no big deal.

Class One classroom.

Mu Jin handed a stack of gilded red papers to the students one by one.

The moment everyone received their gilded red paper, they looked at it. Embossed in gold were three large characters: Treasure Appraisal Fair.

Below the words Treasure Appraisal Fair was a line of smaller gilded text: Shrek Academy core disciples are cordially invited to attend.

Clearly, this was a gathering with an extremely high threshold for entry.

Malice Targeting Huo Yuhao

"Treasure Appraisal Fair?" someone read aloud, their voice filled with curiosity.

"That's right, the Treasure Appraisal Fair." Mu Jin said, "This is a special event held specifically for students like you who enjoy core disciple privileges."

"The so-called Treasure Appraisal Fair is a gathering organized by some of the major merchants in Shrek City."

"At this Treasure Appraisal Fair, you can see all sorts of treasures and, of course, purchase them as well. After the fair ends, the remaining treasures will enter auctions to be sold."

Mu Jin only gave a brief introduction and did not say much more.

In reality, there were three types of Treasure Appraisal Fairs in Shrek City. The first was held specifically for Shrek Academy and included all kinds of goods, metals, materials, and so on.

The second was held for Inner Court students. The items that appeared at those Treasure Appraisal Fairs were the true finest goods.

The last kind was the invitation Wang Dong'er and the others had received. In the past, only Outer Court core disciples could attend.

For the past few events, the requirements had been relaxed, and even provisional core disciples could enter.

Of course, not every student qualified to attend the Treasure Appraisal Fair had enough money to purchase its treasures. In such cases, arrangements like Wang Dong'er's resource loan package came into play.

Students attending the Treasure Appraisal Fair could buy on credit, repaying in installments at fixed intervals within a specified period until both the principal and the interest incurred by the credit purchase had been paid off.

These merchants were not making concessions for nothing. Doing so was not merely an investment in the students themselves; they also had additional methods of recovering their money to safeguard this operating strategy.

After listening to Mu Jin explain everything regarding the Treasure Appraisal Fair, Xiao Xiao was somewhat tempted and looked toward Wang Dong'er.

Having been at Shrek Academy for so long, she had barely explored Shrek City.

Taking this opportunity, she could relax properly and browse this so-called Treasure Appraisal Fair.

Most importantly, it was a chance to go shopping with Wang Dong'er.

Beside them, Wu Feng gripped her Treasure Appraisal Fair invitation and glanced at Xiao Xiao, who was pressed close to Wang Dong'er. Her thoughts were difficult to sort out.

The sisters Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo also came over and said with smiles, "Class monitors, shall we go together?"

For some reason, Wu Feng also walked over and asked, "You don't mind having two more people, do you?"

The other students had mostly formed small groups to head to the Treasure Appraisal Fair, but none had as much of a presence as Wang Dong'er's group.

One after another, they were drawn to Wang Dong'er as if she were some king of women, attracting nothing but beautiful girls.

Though that was not entirely true. Was Huo Yuhao not like a little brother?

Still, some people looked at Huo Yuhao, their gazes gradually turning strange.

Could Huo Yuhao actually be a girl disguised as a boy?

The thought only flashed through their minds. Regardless, Wang Dong'er, the short-haired beauty famous for having a sharp tongue, had inexplicably become extremely popular among the students.

Pushed aside by the girls and silently standing in a corner, Huo Yuhao suddenly shivered.

He had just felt a malicious intent that seemed ready to cut off a few pounds of his flesh!

Shrek City was not the most prosperous city on Douluo Continent, but it was still among the top tier.

When Wang Dong'er led the group into the city, the streets were packed with people and bustling with traffic.

Wu Feng ultimately pulled Ning Tian along, joining the sisters Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo as they followed Wang Dong'er and Xiao Xiao.

There were six people in the group altogether. Huo Yuhao had not come, instead seizing every moment to cultivate.

His great vengeance had yet to be avenged, and Dai Huabin was constantly parading before his eyes. How could he possibly have the mood to come look at some Treasure Appraisal Fair?

The back of the invitation contained a map showing the Treasure Appraisal Fair's exact location.

Following the map, they arrived at a shop called Jubao Pavilion.

Jubao Pavilion truly lived up to its name. It occupied a considerable area, and its exterior was lavishly magnificent, as though it feared people would not know it contained treasures.

Four young women in long dresses stood on either side of Jubao Pavilion's entrance. They looked as though they had only recently come of age. Not only were their features sweet, but their figures were also curvaceous beneath their gowns, with deep cleavage.

When they saw that Wang Dong'er and the others were clearly heading toward Jubao Pavilion, one of the young women approached with graceful steps.

"Do you soul masters have invitations?" The young woman wore a professional smile as she asked the group.

Seeing everyone produce their gilded red papers, the young woman examined the invitations, stepped aside, and made an inviting gesture before leading them into Jubao Pavilion.

Upon entering Jubao Pavilion, the first thing they saw was a resplendent hall.

Two rows of young women stood along both sides of the hall as well.

Compared to the four hostesses outside, the young women standing here were just as well-proportioned, but they wore short skirts made of very little fabric, exposing their firm, fair thighs.

If she had not known this was a place that sold things, Wang Dong'er would have thought she had entered some luxurious pleasure house.

"Welcome to Jubao Pavilion, honored guests." As the group passed by, the young women bowed deeply, revealing flashes of spring.

The white-dressed young woman who had guided them did not stop on the first floor. She led them all the way to the second floor of Jubao Pavilion before stopping and saying, "The Treasure Appraisal Fair is being held here, on the second floor of Jubao Pavilion."

"The treasures here are available for all honored guests to browse freely. If you wish to purchase a treasure, please register at the platform on the west side. Credit limits for purchases on account will also be evaluated there."

Once they arrived, the group dispersed. Wu Feng and Ning Tian formed one pair, while Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo formed another, heading in different directions.

Xiao Xiao had finally gotten the chance she had been hoping for to be alone with Wang Dong'er. Linking arms with Wang Dong'er, she eagerly began browsing.

"Eh." Halfway through, Xiao Xiao stopped and looked toward a display.

"Dong'er, that spirit bone seems compatible with your martial soul's attributes."

Wang Dong'er looked over. It was an arm-bone-shaped spirit bone, radiating a golden-red glow.

The display plaque listed the spirit bone's name, description, and its expensive price.

The spirit bone was called the Golden Radiance Left Arm Bone and came from a Ten Thousand Year Golden Earth Dragon King.

Xiao Xiao was indeed right. This spirit bone possessed both light and fire attributes, making it very suitable for Wang Dong'er.

Given Xiao Xiao's perspective, she naturally would not think of things like Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Rings or spirit bones, treasures that could only be encountered by chance. That was why she had excitedly told Wang Dong'er about this spirit bone.

Wang Dong'er glanced at it, then withdrew her gaze and smiled faintly. "Its age is too low. It doesn't suit me."

"Mm, that's true." Xiao Xiao bit her lip, thinking of the Fifty Thousand Year Soul Bone Wang Dong'er had given her.

Wang Dong'er had wrested it from Shrek Academy's grasp for her.

Xiao Xiao had also seen the price of this left arm bone just now. Since the soul beast it came from was a relatively high-level species, this spirit bone was more expensive than an ordinary Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone.

Even this kind of spirit bone was so expensive. It was difficult to imagine how valuable the Fifty Thousand Year Soul Bone she had absorbed was.

Xiao Xiao looked at Wang Dong'er, her eyes shimmering.