Ma Xiaotao was exceptionally talented, and her future achievements might even surpass Yan Shaozhe's.
But Ma Xiaotao was only a Soul Emperor in her sixties now, not even a Soul Saint. How long would it take for her to break through to Titled Douluo?
Was it truly worth using so many Soul Bones for the sake of one Ma Xiaotao?
The answer was certainly no!
Unless Ma Xiaotao could reach Mu En's level or transform into Extreme Fire.
"Shaozhe, is there any room for negotiation on this condition?" Mu En asked.
Hearing this, Yan Shaozhe gave a bitter smile and shook his head. "Teacher, I have already tried everything... Xue Nianbing's attitude is firm. This condition can only increase, not decrease."
His words fell.
Everyone fell silent.
After pondering for a long time, Mu En sighed. "Shaozhe, I know Xiaotao's talent, and I know you treat her as your own daughter, but the academy cannot meet this demand."
"Leaving aside whether Xiaotao is worth it, whether the academy even has that many Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bones is unknown."
Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones could only buy three months, not even half a year.
This exchange was simply too ruthless. Calling it outright robbery would not be excessive.
"Teacher, this disciple understands."
Yan Shaozhe understood the academy's difficulties as well.
Ma Xiaotao's value was not yet enough for the academy to invest all its resources into nurturing her.
"How about this? The academy can provide four Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones to buy Xiaotao one year, but beyond that, the academy can do nothing."
In the end, Mu En could not bear to watch Ma Xiaotao die because of Evil Fire.
Ma Xiaotao was not only his granddisciple, but also an Inner Court genius who had made many contributions to