Bibi Dong Seeks Cooperation (Requesting Monthly Votes)

Five days passed quickly, and there were still eight days until the Heaven and Earth Commerce Association's Soul Tool Auction began.

After finishing up matters in the underground space, Lin Hao returned directly to Heaven Dou City.

He left everything there in Tuoba Hongshan's care.

The two Titled Douluo, Tian Qing and Mad Bull, led Qing Hai and six other Soul Douluo as the defensive force!

At the same time, Lin Hao received information from the outside world through contact points across various regions.

Tang Hao and the Clear Sky Sect had become completely famous, causing an uproar throughout the outside world!

Some were shocked by the Clear Sky Sect's audacity and strength, while others coveted the two Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bones.

As a result, many spies had appeared around the Clear Sky Sect's sealed mountain, their intentions obvious!

Even Tang Yuehua in Heaven Dou City had drawn the attention of many people.

Had the Heaven Dou Empire Royal Family and Ning Fengzhi not made their stance clear,

some of the more brazen individuals would likely have acted already!

This was not limited to humans; the Soul Beasts were the same.

Soul Masters whose martial souls were hammers suffered an undeserved calamity, becoming targets of the Soul Beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest!

The news of Da Ming and Er Ming's deaths had spread so widely that it naturally could not be kept from Xiao Wu. Her heart turned completely to ashes.

On the day she received the news, Xiao Wu went straight to Lin Hao and said she wanted to sacrifice herself in exchange for his help killing Tang Hao!

Lin Hao naturally refused. Though he was no good man,

he had promised Da Ming and Er Ming. How could he possibly covet Xiao Wu's soul ring?

Not only that, he directly called out Tian Qing and Titan.

Feeling the familiar aura emanating from the two of them, Xiao Wu burst into tears on the spot, her heart instantly settling.

Afterward, she remained in the underground space. Before taking human form, Xiao Wu had often wandered around the area and was familiar with the surrounding environment, so she was still somewhat useful.

Thus, Lin Hao and Yan Lingji had come as just the two of them, but when they returned, their number had grown to more than ten. When they arrived at Heaven Dou City, he made no effort to conceal himself.

As soon as the group entered the city, someone from the Heaven and Earth Commerce Association came to greet them.

Lin Hao had him take Old Zhuang, Titan, Cheng Gang, and the others to the accommodations arranged for them in advance.

As for Tu Shan Hong Hong, Yun Yun, and Ya Fei, they stayed in Lin Hao's Small Courtyard with Yan Lingji.

Afterward, Lin Hao brought them to speak with Shen Lingmin. When he left, he had Ya Fei remain behind.

After all, she was also a business genius. From now on, she would work alongside Shen Lingmin at the Heaven and Earth Commerce Association.

Moreover, she was fully responsible for this auction, so it was the perfect opportunity to familiarize herself with the preparations.

Since there was still plenty of time, Lin Hao took Tu Shan Hong Hong and Yun Yun, who were visiting Heaven Dou City for the first time, around the nearby area.

When the group arrived near a teahouse, a Soul King suddenly approached and cupped his hands. "Young Master, my lord would like to invite you upstairs for a talk!"

"Oh? May I ask who your lord is?"

Lin Hao looked over the Soul King's attire but found nothing that could reveal his identity!

"Young Master, the people upstairs are from Spirit Hall, but not Salas. One of them is a Titled Douluo.

Judging by his attire, he resembles the Chrysanthemum Douluo you described before. He should be acting on Bibi Dong's orders!"

Yan Lingji sensed the situation and warned him through voice transmission.

"Please forgive my lord for being unable to reveal his identity for the moment.

You will know once you go upstairs. My lord means no harm; he merely wishes to make friends with you!"

The Soul King was extremely respectful. Since Lin Hao was also curious about why Chrysanthemum Guan wanted to see him, he said,

"Lead the way!"

"This way, Young Master!"

The Soul King's face brightened as he led Lin Hao's group to a private room on the second floor of the teahouse.

Three people were seated inside. The leader had an enchanting appearance, his skin as tender as an infant's.

If not for the Adam's apple at his throat revealing his gender, he would have been a stunning beauty without question!

Recognizing those distinctive features, Lin Hao immediately identified him and said with a smile,

"So it is Spirit Hall's senior Chrysanthemum Douluo. May I ask why you wished to see me?"

"I have long heard that the young master of the Heaven and Earth Commerce Association is exceptionally talented despite his youth. Now that I see you today, the rumors were indeed true!"

Yue Guan first praised Lin Hao to show that he bore no ill intent, then continued,

"Not long ago, His Excellency Long Xiaoyao visited Spirit Hall to deliver an invitation.

His Holiness the Pope had wished to send us to pay you a visit ever since, but unfortunately, Young Master Lin was away!"

Spirit Hall had occupied the Douluo Continent for so long that its intelligence network was naturally well-developed.

Long Xiaoyao had not concealed his name, so they naturally knew it!

"Haha, you flatter me, Senior. I also greatly admire His Holiness the Pope, whose name resounds throughout the land!"

Everyone knew how to exchange pleasantries. Not to mention that they currently had no conflict,

for the sake of his own dream, Lin Hao had to give Bibi Dong some face. He had no desire for a wife-chasing crematorium!

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Yue Guan promptly said,

"I came uninvited for two reasons. First, I would like to purchase a batch of Soul Tools from Young Master Lin.

If possible, Spirit Hall would also like to purchase a few of the kind that will appear at the auction. The price is not an issue!

Second, Young Master Lin must have heard about what the Clear Sky Sect has done these past few days.

His Holiness the Pope wishes to cooperate with the Heaven and Earth Commerce Association to destroy the Clear Sky Sect. The spoils will be divided equally!"

"Regarding the first matter, ordinary Soul Tools are no problem. Spirit Hall can simply send someone to contact Shen Lingmin!

As for high-grade Soul Tools, I'm afraid that won't be possible. They are not only difficult to make, but the required materials are also extremely rare.

Therefore, the Heaven and Earth Commerce Association will not sell them externally for the time being. However, we will hold auctions regularly.

As for the second matter, I will be honest with you, Senior. The elders of my family have forbidden us from getting involved in this matter."

Since someone wanted to give him money, Lin Hao naturally would not refuse.

But he truly had not expected Bibi Dong to want to cooperate with him to seize Soul Bones that did not even exist.

"What a pity!"

A trace of regret flashed across Yue Guan's face. This was precisely the matter His Holiness the Pope had emphasized.

"The Heaven and Earth Commerce Association's doors are open for business. There will be many opportunities to cooperate in the future, so there is no need for you to feel this way, Senior!"

Lin Hao took a sip of tea and reminded him with a smile,

"As far as I know, the Clear Sky Sect is far from simple. Setting aside the natural defenses outside its headquarters, it has quite a few Titled Douluo alone.

More importantly, Tang Chen is not dead. As a Limit Douluo, his strength is formidable.

I suggest that before His Holiness the Pope is certain she can completely eliminate them, there is no need to make the Clear Sky Sect a mortal enemy!"

"What? Tang Chen is still alive?"

Yue Guan's expression changed sharply as he hurriedly asked,

"Is Young Master Lin certain this information is accurate?"

"Of course. He has remained absent only because he is trapped somewhere, but that does not mean he will not escape!

Otherwise, with two Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bones at stake, the Heaven and Earth Commerce Association would never have given up!"

Lin Hao nodded. He revealed this matter mainly because he did not want Bibi Dong to attack the Clear Sky Sect!

Tang Hao and the Clear Sky Sect were the targets he had already chosen to establish his authority. Naturally, he could not let Bibi Dong beat him to it!

"Thank you for the reminder, Young Master Lin. I am deeply grateful!"

Yue Guan knew there was no reason for Lin Hao to deceive him, and his tone was extremely earnest.