Twenty-four days had passed. Ye Ye had fought in the Soul Fighting Arena every day and won every match. Today was his twenty-fourth day competing. He had twisted his opponent's head off, and deafening cheers erupted around him: "Godzilla! Godzilla! Godzilla!"
Ye Ye raised his arms, showing off his strength. He loved fighting, and he loved the awe and adoration people showed him after a victory.
After a while, Ye Ye left the Soul Fighting Arena and collected his Silver Badge. Twenty-four days, twenty-four wins—he now had exactly 300 points and had advanced to the Silver Badge rank. (The author checked the math.)
Ye Ye returned to the hotel and went to sleep. He slept for a full three hours.
When he woke up, he began racking his brain. He had received a sign-in task at Spirit Hall, but still hadn't found a good way to get inside. The only option seemed to be forcing his way in, but Ye Ye didn't want to do that. He didn't want Spirit Hall hunting him down.
But Ye Ye still couldn't think of a new way to get in, so he could only keep waiting.
Just then, someone knocked on the door. Ye Ye got up and opened it. A girl stood outside, wearing the uniform of the Spirit Hall Auction House.
"Who are you?" Ye Ye asked.
"Honored VIP, Mr. Ye, our auction house is holding a high-level auction today. Would you be interested in attending?"
Ye Ye thought it over. The high-level auction would surely have some good items. Just waiting around wasn't going to get him anywhere, so he might as well take a look.
"Sure."
The girl handed him an invitation with both hands. "Mr. Ye, you can attend with this invitation."
"Okay."
(After the girl left, Ye Ye opened the invitation. Written on it in gold paint were two letters: "idiot." Ye Ye spat blood and died. The end.)
Ahem, getting off track again.
After the girl left, Ye Ye opened the invitation. It read, in gold paint: "Starting at **** year * month ** day * hour * minute * second."
That was today's date. The auction would begin in eight hours. Ye Ye got ready, then continued looking for a way in.
He came up with a good plan. The auction house was called the Spirit Hall Auction House, which meant Spirit Hall controlled it. Spirit Hall would surely know about the items being auctioned. If he put up something that could attract Spirit Hall's attention, someone from Spirit Hall would definitely show up.
Once he had a plan, Ye Ye began preparing. What could attract Spirit Hall? A Soul Bone, of course. But it couldn't be something too ordinary, or he wouldn't have enough leverage.
"Xiao Ai, can I exchange for a Soul Bone?"
[ Ding! Of course. The host can buy one from the System Shop. What type would you like? ]
"Find me a ten-thousand-year Soul Bone. Something related to the mind."
[ Ding! A Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone costs 1,000 points. Purchase it? ]
"Yes."
[ Ding! Congratulations, you obtained:
1. Hundred Thousand Year Charming Fox Head Soul Bone ]
A hundred-thousand-year Head Soul Bone appeared in Ye Ye's system space. After obtaining it, he decided to head to the auction early, to give the other party some time to prepare.
Ye Ye arrived at the auction house, took out his invitation, and went inside. He picked up a golden mask, then entered a private room, where an attendant was waiting to serve him.
Ye Ye beckoned, and the attendant came over. "Sir, is there a problem?"
"I'd like to put something up for auction."
"I'm afraid that won't be possible. The auction items have already—"
"Get your manager."
"Well..."
"Go."
The attendant had no choice but to fetch the manager.
A while later, a middle-aged man arrived. He had a paunch and wore glasses. The attendant had already told him about the situation, so he had a general idea of what was going on.
"Sir, all the items in our auction have been prepared in advance," the manager said. "And not just anything can be auctioned at our high-level event."
Ye Ye chuckled. "Ha! Then what if I told you I had a Soul Bone to auction?"
"A Soul Bone!" The manager's voice brimmed with shock. He hadn't expected this gentleman to be offering a Soul Bone.
"If it's a Soul Bone, then it certainly qualifies. May I ask what kind?"
"A hundred-thousand-year Head Soul Bone."
"What?!"
The few casually spoken words crashed down on the manager like a boulder, leaving him stunned for several seconds.
When he finally came to his senses, he hurriedly asked, "Could you take it out and let me see it?" His voice trembled with shock and excitement.
"Of course."
Ye Ye took out the Hundred Thousand Year Charming Fox Head Soul Bone. The moment it appeared, the Soul Power in the air grew denser.
The manager hurriedly crouched down and pulled out a magnifying glass to examine the Soul Bone and the aura it gave off.
Once he confirmed that it really was a hundred-thousand-year Head Soul Bone, cold sweat broke out on his forehead. A Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone meant its owner had surely hunted a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. And this was the first time one had ever been put up for auction. Such a treasure was priceless—everyone wanted to absorb it themselves. Just how many Gold Soul Coins could it fetch?!
"Could I take it with me for now?" the manager asked cautiously.
"I'm afraid not."
The manager had already guessed that Ye Ye wouldn't hand the Soul Bone over to him.
"Excuse me for a moment."
He hurried off.
Ye Ye knew he was going to notify his superiors—in other words, Spirit Hall. That was exactly what Ye Ye wanted.
Ye Ye waited. After a while, the auction began, but the person he wanted to see still hadn't arrived.
Ye Ye couldn't believe Spirit Hall could resist the temptation of a Soul Bone!
Just then, the manager appeared again. "Sir, someone would like to meet you."
They were finally here. Ye Ye knew who had sent them. "All right. Lead the way."
The manager led him to another private room, marked Number One. He gestured for Ye Ye to go inside while he waited outside the door.
Ye Ye entered and saw a table with a sofa on either side.
Someone sat on one of the sofas. He wore golden armor, and his face looked feminine, but his Adam's apple showed that he was a man.
The man spoke first, his voice sharp as a woman's. "Young friend, please sit."
Ye Ye had already guessed who he was. He sat across from him and, just to be safe, scanned him with the system.
[ Ding! Scan successful:
1. Yue Guan, Elder of Spirit Hall, appointed by Bibi Dong, Martial Soul: Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, Rank 95 Titled Douluo, title: Chrysanthemum ]
"So it really is Chrysanthemum Douluo," Ye Ye said.
"I heard you have a hundred-thousand-year Head Soul Bone. Might I see it?" Yue Guan asked.
"If Chrysanthemum Douluo took it from me by force, I wouldn't be able to stop you."
Yue Guan hadn't expected Ye Ye to see through his identity.
"You have a good eye, young friend. Would you be willing to sell the Soul Bone to Spirit Hall? Spirit Hall can give you anything you want."
Anything? I want Qian Renxue. Can you give me her? Of course, Ye Ye didn't say that aloud.
"Can you really give me anything I want?"
"Of course."
"What I want might be beyond your power to give."
"Don't be ridiculous. What couldn't I give you?"
"I want a position as an elder of Spirit Hall."
That's something I really can't give you. Becoming an elder generally required reaching the Titled Douluo rank. But if it was an appointment, only His Holiness the Pope or the Great Enshrined would probably have the authority.
"What, is that not possible?" Ye Ye asked.
"I really don't have the authority to grant that. Would you be willing to come with me to meet His Holiness the Pope?"
"Of course." Ye Ye's task was to get inside Spirit Hall.
Yue Guan put a hand on Ye Ye's shoulder and used his Soul Power. In an instant, they arrived at the entrance to Pope's Palace inside Spirit Hall.
[ Ding! Arrived at Spirit Hall. Sign in? ]
"I can finally sign in. Yes."
[ Ding! Signed in at a treasure land. Congratulations, you obtained:
1. Increased cultivation
2. Enhanced bloodline
3. Skill: Atomic Breath
4. 800 points ]
Ye Ye was thrilled. He had gained another skill, and it was one of Godzilla's signature moves.
Just then, the system spoke again.
[ Ding! There is another sign-in location nearby: Pope's Palace. ]
Ye Ye hadn't expected there to be other sign-in locations inside Spirit Hall. Did that mean he could sign in at Worship Hall and Douluo Palace, too?
Chrysanthemum Douluo went inside first and told Ye Ye to wait there.
A while later, Chrysanthemum Douluo came back out and motioned for Ye Ye to enter. As soon as Ye Ye went into Pope's Palace, Chrysanthemum Douluo left.
Pope's Palace was the largest building in Spirit Hall, grand and imposing. Its interior was magnificent, with gold gleaming everywhere.
[ Ding! Signed in at a first-level treasure land. Obtained:
1. Increased cultivation
2. Enhanced bloodline
3. Treasure Map *1
4. 1,000 points ]
Ye Ye saw Bibi Dong seated on the central throne at the very front. She was stunning, like a true queen. From her face, Bibi Dong looked very much like Qian Renxue—they were mother and daughter, after all.
But Ye Ye knew he had already won her daughter over. That made Bibi Dong his mother-in-law. (He wasn't going after Bibi Dong, even though this was a harem story. He wasn't going to go crazy collecting women.)
Ye Ye knelt on one knee and placed his left hand over his chest. "Greetings, Your Holiness the Pope."
"Rise," Bibi Dong said.
After standing, Ye Ye spoke first. "Your Holiness, I have only one request: a position as an elder. If I become an elder, I'll give the Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone to Spirit Hall."
Bibi Dong thought it over. Granting an honorary title to obtain a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone was definitely worth it. She already had a complete set of Soul Bones, but she could give this one to her newly accepted disciple, Hu Liena. A spiritual Head Soul Bone was perfect for her.
Still, Bibi Dong deliberately made a show of hesitating. "Does it have to be an elder's position?"
"Yes."
"All right, then. I'll appoint you an Honorary Elder. Here's your Elder Token."
Bibi Dong tossed him a token, and Ye Ye caught it.
Ye Ye was delighted to become an Honorary Elder of Spirit Hall.
"Elder Ye, you'll keep your promise, won't you?" Bibi Dong asked.
"Of course."
Ye Ye tossed over the Soul Bone. Bibi Dong examined it and was satisfied.
"Elder Ye, if you have no other business, you may leave."
Ye Ye left, planning to find a way to visit the other places.
I made a change. I forgot to include the Pope's Palace sign-in.
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