Zhang Lexuan's Boy Toys

Sun Moon Empire, Mingdu.

The Sun Moon Royal Auction House is an auction house directly controlled by the Emperor of the Sun Moon Empire.

Here, one can find elixirs that help Soul Masters with Spirit deviations advance to Titled Douluo, as well as Rank 9 Spirit Tools.

However, it's not easy to get in. To obtain an entry pass to the VIP room where Rank 9 Spirit Tools and top-tier elixirs are sold, a letter of recommendation from a direct descendant of the royal family or a Rank 9 Soul Engineer is required.

Of course, if you are a member of the royal family or a great noble of the Sun Moon Empire, you can disregard all of this.

As for how to prove one's identity as royalty or a great noble?

"Moon Spirit! Apologies, milady, I didn't recognize you just now."

When Zhang Lexuan released her Moon Spirit in front of the attendant, even though the attendant still didn't remember who Zhang Lexuan was, the Moon Spirit made him dare not show the slightest disrespect. He quickly ushered Zhang Lexuan into a superior VIP room.

Under the Moon Spirit, which represented royalty, the attendant didn't even dare to ask about the identities of Lin Feng and Han Ruoruo, who were beside Zhang Lexuan.

Inside the VIP room, several maids were already kneeling, waiting to serve. However, Zhang Lexuan waved them away upon seeing them.

"You can go, we don't need you."

Seeing that one of the three people who had arrived was a handsome young man, the maids' eyes lit up, as if they saw an opportunity for advancement.

But as Zhang Lexuan waved her hand, and they realized Zhang Lexuan was the one walking at the front among the three, the maids' expressions immediately dimmed.

With Zhang Lexuan in front and Lin Feng behind, it was likely that Lin Feng was Zhang Lexuan's male companion.

After envying the unidentified royal lady in their hearts, the maids chose to withdraw without showing anything on their faces.

"What's wrong?" Zhang Lexuan asked, noticing Lin Feng's gaze linger on the maids.

Lin Feng shook his head. "Nothing, it's probably my imagination. I feel like they might have mistaken me for your male companion."

As a being with extremely powerful soul power, Lin Feng had sensed the maids' slightly unusual, yet fleeting glances.

"Male companion?" In an instant, Zhang Lexuan seemed to recall something, her face suddenly flushed as she turned her head, lost in thought.

"Alright, the auction is about to start, let's sit down first." Han Ruoruo, who saw Zhang Lexuan's embarrassment, spoke to ease the situation. The three then took their seats, waiting for the auction to begin.

Meanwhile.

"Moon Spirit? Are you sure it's the Moon Spirit?"

In a VIP room, an old man with a strong evil Soul Master aura asked another old man who had seen Zhang Lexuan release her Spirit.

"There's no mistake, Big Brother. Our Holy Cult has been in the Sun Moon Empire for so many years, how could I not recognize Kong Deming's Moon Spirit?"

"But there's no need for people from the Kong family to come to a place like this to buy elixirs. Given Kong Deming's status in the Sun Moon Empire, and his inherent royal bloodline, the Kong family and the royal family are not much different. What is he doing here buying medicine?"

"Big Brother, could it be that they came to buy Spirit Tools?"

Hearing this, the man called Big Brother glared at him. "Have you been drinking blood until your brain is addled? Never mind the other Soul Engineers of the Kong family, Kong Deming's reputation alone is enough for the Kong family to directly ask Mingde Hall for two Rank 9 Spirit Tools. How could she be here to buy Spirit Tools?"

The old man didn't get angry after being scolded by his Big Brother; instead, he asked somewhat confusedly, "They're not here to buy Spirit Tools, nor are they here to buy elixirs. Then what are they here for? They couldn't have just come to look around, could they?"

Hearing this, the man called Big Brother fell silent for a moment. "Old Eighth, do you remember the Shrek participant in the last two Continental Advanced Soul Master Academies' competitions who reached Rank 69 Soul Power and single-handedly suppressed the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy with their Moon Spirit?"

"Big Brother, you mean..."

The man called Big Brother nodded. "That's right. If she's from Shrek, then everything makes sense."

"Someone from Shrek." The old man called Old Eighth licked his chapped lips, his eyes filled with excitement. "Someone from Shrek, I really want to taste the flavor of her flesh and blood."

As soon as he finished speaking, he was directly slapped by his Big Brother. "Idiot, you only think about eating all day. Haven't you considered what Shrek's Moon Spirit can be used for?"

"Used for? Big Brother, you mean..."

"Our Holy Cult has been lacking a Saintess for so many years. The Moon Spirit, with deliberate guidance, can transform into a Blood Moon Spirit. That's another top-tier Spirit! And the two people who came with her, students from Shrek, are excellent prospects."

"Heh heh heh, Big Brother, you're right. I'll go capture them right now!" The old man called Old Eighth turned to leave, but was immediately stopped by his Big Brother.

"How many times have I told you, use your brain! Not to mention that the Supreme Pope is currently researching Rank 10 Spirit Tools with Kong Deming, and we can't afford to offend the Sun Moon royal family right now. Even setting that aside, do you think Shrek would dare to come to the Sun Moon Empire without any protectors accompanying them?"

"You'll probably get hit by Spirit Tools the moment you approach, and then face the wrath of Shrek's Super Douluo afterward. At that point, it won't just be you not knowing how you died; I might not even know how I died!"

"Then what do we do? Are we just going to let them get away?"

The Great Elder of the Holy Spirit Cult was almost angered to death by his incompetent Eighth Elder.

"Idiot! If we can't handle it, can't you call for help? Do you think we have to do it ourselves?"

"Then who do you want to call to capture them, Big Brother?"

The Great Elder of the Holy Spirit Cult fell silent for a moment, then began to analyze, "Shrek Academy's strongest publicly known figure is Xuan Zi, who has reached Rank 98. The strongest hidden figure is Mu En, who has connections with the Great Offering and the Supreme Pope and is at Rank 99."

"Mu En can be ignored. If he makes a move, the Supreme Pope and the Great Offering will know, so theoretically, Shrek can at most send Xuan Zi, who is Rank 98."

"However, it's unlikely that someone of this level would be sent to protect Shrek's geniuses. Even Song Yunzhi, who is Rank 97, is unlikely to be sent to protect students. It's more likely to be Yan Shaozhe, who is Rank 95, or a Sea God's Pavilion elder at Rank 95 to 96."

"But to be safe, it's best to treat them as if it were Song Yunzhi, who is Rank 97, or even Xuan Zi, who is Rank 98. In that case..."

"Old Eighth, please ask the Second Offering to take action. The Second Offering's Rank 98 strength, coupled with his Spirit Ring configuration of two yellow, one purple, five black, and one red, means that even if Xuan Zi from Shrek comes, he will likely not be his opponent."

"Big Brother, is that really necessary!"

"Hmph! What do you know! Even when dealing with a rabbit, one uses full strength. If we are careless for even a moment and miscalculate the opponent's true strength, it won't just be about failing to capture the Saintess. Our Holy Cult might even lose a top expert! Who will bear the responsibility for that? You?"

Feeling the Great Elder of the Holy Spirit Cult's displeasure, the Eighth Elder of the Holy Spirit Cult was immediately drenched in cold sweat. "Big Brother, please don't be angry. I'll go now, I'll go right away."

Seeing that the Eighth Elder was frightened by him, the Great Elder of the Holy Spirit Cult reminded him again before he left, "Remember to remind the Second Offering to first confirm that they are not from the Kong family, to avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings."

"Yes, Big Brother."

After the Eighth Elder left, the Great Elder of the Holy Spirit Cult leaned back in his chair, silently waiting for the auction to begin. "I hope you are someone from Shrek Academy. Our Holy Cult has been in great need of a Saintess and a Saint Son these past few years."