Hearing that Yu Xiaogang had actually taken in a gifted disciple, Xiao Pu smiled and offered his congratulations before continuing to persuade him:
"But taking on a disciple doesn't mean you can't work for me.
"Or has the imperial family offered you better terms?"
Seeing Prince Xiao Pu's half-smiling expression, Yu Xiaogang detected a trace of disdain for the imperial family in his words.
After a moment of silence, he shook his head slightly.
"I have never been someone who craves power and influence. The only thing I am interested in is martial souls, and now, I also have a disciple...
"Additionally, allow me to offer Your Highness a word of advice. If you are not absolutely certain about something, it is best not to act rashly!
"Otherwise, once you fail, the consequences may very well be total destruction!"
Hearing the implication in Yu Xiaogang's words, Xiao Pu was startled inwardly!
He had not expected the other man to see through what he intended to do after only a few words...
He truly deserved to be called the wisest Soul Master on the continent!
If this man could not be used by him, he would certainly become a stumbling block in the path of his iron cavalry in the future!
Xiao Pu's gaze flickered slightly, but when he thought of that even more unfathomable young man and his Titled Douluo, he suddenly gained a measure of confidence.
Before absolute strength, even the greatest wisdom was useless!
Compared with Yu Xiaogang, who would not yield to either persuasion or pressure, that young man was easier to speak with and more likely to be recruited.
With that thought, Xiao Pu suppressed the faint killing intent in his heart and solemnly bowed to Yu Xiaogang.
"I will certainly remember Master's reminder! I only hope that, in the future, Master will not stand against me..."
Yu Xiaogang caught the subtle threat in Xiao Pu's words. However, he did not show weakness and instead answered seriously.
"Not an inch of the nation's territory shall be yielded! If that day truly comes, I certainly will not show mercy!"
Hearing this, Xiao Pu did not become angry as Yu Xiaogang had expected. Instead, he gave a calm, light laugh.
"No matter. If that day truly comes, I would quite look forward to crossing paths with the wisest Soul Master on the continent.
"I believe it would be very interesting indeed!"
Seeing the confidence in Xiao Pu's eyes, Yu Xiaogang quickly understood that it likely came from that Titled Douluo.
He could not help sneering inwardly. This prince was still far too young.
Just one Titled Douluo, and he thought he could shake the colossal beast that was the imperial family? He was still far from it!
After all, aside from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon School also served the imperial family.
Furthermore, their Shrek Academy had received considerable assistance from the imperial family as well.
If the Balak Kingdom truly raised troops in rebellion in the future, they had absolute confidence that they could suppress it!
However, there was not yet conclusive proof that the other side would rebel, so he could not state it plainly to Xue Ye.
He could only appropriately remind him to strengthen his management of the border kingdoms.
Otherwise, if they did not rebel after all, it might instead provoke the empire's suspicion toward the Balak Kingdom, damage their relationship, and allow foreign enemies to exploit the opening...
Compared with a mere Balak Kingdom, Spirit Hall, which commanded a double-digit number of Titled Douluo, was far more intimidating!
Yu Xiaogang said no more. After bowing to Xiao Pu, he took his leave.
Xiao Pu did not stop him. Instead, he personally escorted him to the door.
Once Yu Xiaogang had gone far away, Nuotian De behind him slowly asked,
"Shouldn't we find someone to deal with him? With his wisdom, once we make our move in the future, he will certainly be hired as an imperial strategist!
"With his attainments in martial souls and military affairs, he will absolutely become a formidable enemy!"
Xiao Pu raised his right hand slightly.
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. Although I would also like to kill him outright, Master does hold a certain reputation in the Soul Master world.
"Besides, rumor has it that he is involved with Spirit Hall's Pope.
"If he dies in our Balak Kingdom, do you think Spirit Hall will let us off?"
Hearing this, Nuotian De fell silent.
Spirit Hall's power was deeply ingrained in everyone's hearts. If they truly intended to raise troops, they absolutely could not invite additional trouble!
Compared with Spirit Hall's strength, a mere Yu Xiaogang was utterly insignificant...
"Next, we only need to focus all our efforts on winning over that young man and the Titled Douluo.
"I have a feeling that if we can obtain their aid, our wish will surely be fulfilled!"
Xiao Pu clenched his fist, an inexplicable confidence surging up within him!
Over the next few days, Lin Ziyi used the money he had earned at the Great Soul Arena to take Tushan Lingling on a proper tour of Barack Royal City.
Although Lin Ziyi also tried cultivating on his own for a while during that time, he found that the gains were minuscule.
Traditional cultivation methods seemed unable to satisfy the Soul Power required by his Myriad Heavens Auction Hammer martial soul.
Thus, as a level-eight Soul Master, Lin Ziyi could only give up on cultivation and quietly wait for the Misty Auction House's cooldown to end.
On this day, inside the hotel room.
Lin Ziyi, who was resting his head on Tushan Lingling's lap, suddenly heard the system's voice.
Ding—The Misty Auction House's cooldown has ended. The host may hold another auction!
Hearing the system, Lin Ziyi immediately perked up and sat upright on the bed.
He had Tushan Lingling draw the curtains and lock the doors and windows, then brought Little Fox with them into the Misty Auction House!
As the strange black mist dissipated from the surface of their skin, Lin Ziyi and Tushan Lingling appeared once more in the same old place.
Looking at the eerie black mist drifting around them, Lin Ziyi did not see that terrifying face from before.
He let out a slight sigh of relief, then had Tushan Lingling sit in seat number eleven.
Based on what he had learned at the Meow Meow Auction House last time, arranging for a shill to drive up the prices was an extremely necessary tactic!
Moreover, after confirming it with the system, he found that the system allowed him to do so.
It could greatly increase the auction's profits for both the system and himself!
As Lin Ziyi issued the command to prepare the auction, the system immediately began matching bidders suited to the items in this auction.
Unlike his feelings during the first auction, Lin Ziyi was more confident and more practiced this time!
Even though there would be as many as a hundred bidders this time, he would not feel the slightest bit nervous.
Ding—The system has matched the bidders! The bidders are entering the Misty Auction House! This auction is about to begin. Host, please prepare!!
As the system's voice fell, ninety-nine beams of red light immediately shone down from the black mist overhead, which hung like storm clouds pressing down upon a city!
Every beam of red light landed upon a chair other than number eleven.
At the same time, black mist that only Lin Ziyi could see emerged around Tushan Lingling, who sat in seat number eleven, concealing her full and graceful figure.
As the other ninety-nine people appeared in their seats, the vast majority wore panicked expressions!
Yet there were also two people whose faces broke into delighted smiles...
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