Treasure Gathering Pavilion

Treasure Gathering Pavilion

The more Ye Qingchen came into contact with, studied, and used Soul Tools, the more deeply he understood their terrifying nature. Moreover, the stronger one's Soul Power, the more the design and production of Soul Tools could be altered accordingly, resulting in an even greater increase in power.

However, at the level of a Rank 9 Titled Douluo, a Ninth Level Soul Tool Master would definitely hold the advantage at long range. At close range, it was harder to say—but for Ye Qingchen, getting close only meant dying faster.

After learning about the newly enrolled students, Fan Yu sent Ye Qingchen back. After bidding farewell to his teacher and He Caitou, Ye Qingchen returned directly to the dormitory. The moment he entered, he saw Wang Dong staring excitedly at something.

"Why are you so happy? Has spring come for you, Wang Dong?" Ye Qingchen walked over.

Wang Dong glanced up at him. "Did you pass the Soul Tool Department's advancement assessment?"

Ye Qingchen chuckled. "Naturally. With my talent, passing was inevitable. By the way, what is this?"

As he spoke, Ye Qingchen took a gold-edged piece of paper from Wang Dong's hand.

"Treasure Appreciating Assembly?" Ye Qingchen understood as soon as he glanced over the contents of the red paper.

Wang Dong said eagerly, "This Treasure Appreciating Assembly was tailored specifically for Shrek Academy. So-called Treasure Appreciating Assemblies are organized by some of the major merchants in Shrek City. Whenever the city's merchants acquire good items, they first hold a Treasure Appreciating Assembly for us at Shrek Academy. It's basically letting our academy make the first selection. Only after we've picked through everything do they hold an auction for what remains."

"If that's the case, let's go later. It's still early, so you should cultivate first," Ye Qingchen said.

"Deal!" Wang Dong said with a smile.

Cultivation time passed quickly. After the two finished cultivating and ate a delicious meal in the cafeteria, they called Huo Yuhao and left the academy with their invitations.

The three headed straight for the Treasure Appreciating Assembly. By the time they arrived at its entrance, less than half a shichen had passed. Shrek City was enormous, and as one of the most prosperous cities in the central region of Douluo Continent, Shrek City was at its liveliest in the evening.

The moment they entered the Treasure Gathering Pavilion, an air of extravagance washed over them. The Golden Hall was lavish beyond measure, its entire interior brilliantly illuminated by crystal lamps hanging high above. Two rows of young girls also stood along either side of the hall.

"Welcome, honored guests," the girls on both sides suddenly said in unison as they bowed.

The sudden greeting startled Huo Yuhao. Wang Dong was no different—she jumped at their action, clutching the corner of Ye Qingchen's clothes in helpless confusion.

Ye Qingchen led the two onward. After passing through the Beauty Corridor, girls in white dresses guided them up the Golden Staircase to the second floor of the Treasure Gathering Pavilion.

"Let's go. What are you looking at? Have you two never seen girls before?"

Ye Qingchen grabbed one of them in each hand and dragged them farther inside. Before they even reached the entrance of the Treasure Gathering Pavilion, one of the eight girls standing there had already come forward. With a faint smile, she stopped before them and respectfully asked, "Are the three Soul Masters here to attend the Treasure Appreciating Assembly?"

Ye Qingchen had no intention of wasting words. He directly handed over the invitation and did not bother having his spending limit assessed. After all, he had the Unlimited Black Card provided by the system and could simply pay in full at once.

As though fate had decreed it, Wang Dong ultimately stopped before a display case. Inside the display was, astonishingly, a Soul Bone.

This Soul Bone was golden-red in color. Five slender finger bones pointed upward, each fingertip emitting a faint golden-red glow.

"I can feel it. It suits me." A blazing light flickered in Wang Dong's eyes as she looked at Ye Qingchen. However, the price of 9.5 million Gold Soul Coins left her in a difficult position.

"Are you sure you want this one?" Ye Qingchen asked as he looked at Wang Dong's hopeful expression.

Wang Dong hurriedly grabbed Ye Qingchen. "Ye Qingchen, there's no need. I have money. I can buy it myself."

Of course, she understood what Ye Qingchen meant. Without a doubt, he intended to pay directly and obtain that Soul Bone.

"9.5 million Gold Soul Coins. Wang Dong, do you have that much money?" Ye Qingchen pointed at the description and said, "Come on, take a look. See whether you can afford it."

The golden-red arm bone radiated a rich, substantial texture. It contained the essence of the bloodline of a Ten Thousand Year Golden Earth Dragon King. Please note the word pure. Price of this Soul Bone: 9.5 million Gold Soul Coins.

When Wang Dong saw the price, her pupils contracted sharply. She was utterly stunned. 9.5 million...

Wang Dong stared blankly. "How can it be so expensive? I remember that although Soul Bones are costly, they rarely exceed 3 million Gold Soul Coins!"

"I... I..." At this moment, Wang Dong only felt that she had been far too naive.

"All right, I want it," Wang Dong finally gave a definite answer.

Ye Qingchen slowly said, "Money is ultimately just an external possession. To me, it is merely a number."

Ye Qingchen took out the Unlimited Black Card and directly paid 9.5 million Gold Soul Coins. The girl in the white dress at the western counter looked at Ye Qingchen in surprise. She had not expected him to possess such an enormous sum of money. The payment process went exceptionally smoothly. After paying, he directly took the Soul Bone, bought the Ten Thousand Year Whale Glue, and continued browsing the second floor with the other two. Seeing Bei Bei and his best friend Xu Sanshi pleading desperately to pull Jiang Nannan into their sect, hoping to gain an advantage through proximity, reminded Ye Qingchen that Jiang Nannan could also be recruited into the Cold Sect.

Shrek Academy, Sea God Island.

"What? The element Ye Qingchen controls has already reached the Ultimate level?" Ma Xiaotao looked at Yan Shaozhe with utter disbelief.

Yan Shaozhe nodded. "That's right. Now that Ye Qingchen has awakened an Ultimate Attribute, he should be able to suppress it."

Ma Xiaotao said excitedly, "Wonderful, this is truly wonderful! Teacher, this Evil Fire inside me has nearly tortured me into madness. With Ye Qingchen's Ultimate Ice attribute, I can break free from my current predicament, right? Then I can represent the academy in the upcoming All-Continent Advanced Academy Soul Fighting Tournament, right?"

Yan Shaozhe smiled and nodded. "If your martial soul can stabilize, you will undoubtedly become the leader of this academy's competing team."

"That's great! I'm going to find Ye Qingchen right now and have him suppress the Evil Fire within me." As she spoke, Ma Xiaotao turned and ran outside.

Yan Shaozhe smiled. "You girl, slow down. Ye Qingchen should have gone to Shrek City to attend the Treasure Appreciating Assembly."

"Got it!" Before her words had even faded, Ma Xiaotao's figure had vanished into the night sky.