Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone, War God Skill

Zheng Yiran frowned, but still said.

"Soul Masters generally enter a period of rapid Soul Power growth after the age of twelve or thirteen."

"I estimate you are around that age."

"A strong foundation allows one to go further."

"You don't need to feel indebted to me."

"This is an investment on my part. If you become a Titled Douluo in the future, I will naturally receive a return several times over."

"It's a mutually beneficial arrangement."

Seeing Zheng Yiran say this, Wang Zhi let out a soft sigh.

He knew that even though Zheng Yiran said it like this.

As someone from a prominent family, she wouldn't casually invest in just anyone.

Let alone use items from the Treasure Appraisal Fair for investment.

However, he was also confident in repaying this investment.

Thus, Wang Zhi said softly.

"Thank you."

The two continued to browse among the exhibition stands.

After walking around, Wang Zhi's footsteps stopped in front of an exhibition stand.

It was a left leg Soul Bone.

It was entirely deep black, with a dark luster flowing across its surface, and faint shadows could be seen moving within.

The label next to it read.

Ten Thousand Year Shadow Tiger Left Leg Soul Bone, enhances speed and stealth abilities.

Price: Eleven Billion Federal Currency.

Eleven Billion.

Wang Zhi glanced at it and silently withdrew his gaze.

Treasures of this caliber were beyond his current consideration.

However, Zheng Yiran noticed his lingering gaze.

She glanced at the exhibition stand, then at Wang Zhi's expression, and without a word, she beckoned.

Immediately, a maiden in a golden skirt trotted over, a professional smile on her face.

"Esteemed guest, have you taken a liking to this soul bone?"

Zheng Yiran nodded.

"Yes, I'll take this one."

A flicker of surprise flashed in the maiden's eyes, and she quickly bowed.

"Certainly, please follow me to the west side to complete the procedures."

Wang Zhi was stunned.

He quickly walked back to Zheng Yiran's side and lowered his voice.

"What are you doing?"

Zheng Yiran glanced at him, her tone matter-of-fact.

"Don't you like it?"

"Then buy it."

"Eleven billion!"

Wang Zhi emphasized.

"That's eleven billion, not eleven thousand!"

Zheng Yiran chuckled lightly and waved her hand.

"Don't worry, our Zheng Family can still afford this amount."

"Besides, didn't I say it? This is an investment."

"When you become a Titled Douluo in the future, just don't forget me."

With that, she walked towards the west side with the maiden.

Wang Zhi stood in place, watching her retreating figure, at a loss for words for a moment.

Eleven billion Federal Currency.

Just spent like that.

Is this the foundation of a Ten Thousand Year Family?

He took a deep breath and followed.

The trading area on the west side has a dedicated VIP room.

Zheng Yiran sat on a soft sofa, with a middle-aged man full of smiles standing in front of her. Judging by his attire, he should be a steward of the Treasure Gathering Pavilion.

"Miss Zheng certainly has a good eye. This Dark Shadow Tiger Left Leg Bone is one of the highlights of our Treasure Appraisal Fair this time."

"Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones are already rare, let alone one that might come with a Movement Type Soul Skill. It's truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

As the steward spoke, he personally took the soul bone out of the safe and respectfully placed it on the coffee table in front of Zheng Yiran.

Zheng Yiran glanced at it casually and nodded.

"Alright, swipe the card."

She took out a black Soul Guide Card from her embrace and handed it to the steward.

The steward took it with both hands and lightly swiped it on a portable instrument.

"Ding--"

With a soft sound, eleven billion Federal Currency was successfully deducted.

The smile on the steward's face became even brighter. He placed the soul bone into an exquisite brocade box and handed it to Zheng Yiran with both hands.

"Miss Zheng, here is your soul bone."

"Additionally, this is our Treasure Gathering Pavilion's VIP Card. With this card, you will receive a 10% discount on all future purchases at the Treasure Gathering Pavilion."

Zheng Yiran took the brocade box and VIP Card and casually handed them to Wang Zhi behind her.

"Take it."

Wang Zhi took the brocade box, feeling its considerable weight in his hands, and his heart was filled with mixed emotions.

"Thank you."

He said earnestly.

Zheng Yiran waved her hand.

"Let's go, let's keep looking around."

"See if there's anything else good."

The two browsed the second floor again.

Wang Zhi witnessed what true wealth was.

The items in the display cases, often tens of millions, with many reaching hundreds of millions.

All sorts of rare treasures, rare metals, soul tools, and soul bones were displayed, dazzling the eyes.

But Wang Zhi had lost the desire to continue looking.

The soul bone he held in his hand was worth eleven billion.

Eleven billion.

This number echoed repeatedly in his mind.

Zheng Yiran, on the other hand, browsed with great interest. In the end, she bought a few spirit plants of good age, spending about twenty million.

By the time they left the Treasure Gathering Pavilion...

The sky had already darkened.

Zheng Yiran stretched and turned to look at Wang Zhi.

"Alright, the favor is repaid."

"Good luck in the competition tomorrow. Don't lose too early, or my investment will be wasted."

Wang Zhi looked at her and said earnestly.

"I won't disappoint you."

Zheng Yiran chuckled lightly, waved her hand, and turned to leave.

Wang Zhi stood in place, watching her figure disappear into the night.

Then, he lowered his head to look at the brocade box in his hand.

Ten Thousand Year Dark Shadow Tiger Left Leg Soul Bone.

He took a deep breath and turned to walk in the direction of his home.

The soul bone fusion went smoothly.

Upon returning home, Wang Zhi eagerly began to fuse this Ten Thousand Year Shadow Tiger Left Leg Soul Bone.

He placed the soul bone on his left leg, slowly guiding it with his spiritual power.

The next moment, the soul bone transformed into a dark flowing light and merged into his left leg.

A cool sensation instantly surged through his entire body.

The coolness wasn't bone-chilling; instead, it carried a peculiar gentleness that spread along his meridians...

Finally, it converged at his left leg.

The fusion lasted for about two hours.

When Wang Zhi's eyes opened again, the left leg soul bone had completely merged with him.

He stood up and moved his left leg, clearly feeling the power contained within.

But what truly surprised him was the soul skill attached to this soul bone.

Shadow Animation.

This soul skill was not a displacement ability as he had initially thought, but a very special control-type soul skill.

Its effect was:

To activate the shadow of a hostile soul master, granting it basic sentience, some of the hostile soul master's abilities, and a portion of their overall strength.

The activated shadow would obey the caster's commands and attack its original owner.

The most important point was...

This soul skill could be used on individuals or groups.

When used on an individual, it could activate the shadow of a single enemy.

When used on a group, it could activate the shadows of multiple enemies simultaneously.

A glint flashed in Wang Zhi's eyes.

For him, this meant his Ghost Shadow Legion could gain a brand-new troop type...

The Shadow Legion.

Not taxi soldiers summoned from the Black Shadow Kingdom, but warriors born directly from the enemy's shadows.

These shadow warriors possessed a portion of the original owner's strength, yet they completely obeyed his command.

It could be called a War God Skill.