A clear, gentle fragrance drifted through the evening breeze, instantly overpowering the greasy smoke from the entire snack street.
The scent wasn't strong or overpowering, but it carried a vitality that seeped into one's very bones.
Just one breath made every pore on their bodies feel as though it had opened, leaving them indescribably refreshed.
The onlookers' eyes widened as they eagerly sniffed the fragrant air. Their Adam's apples bobbed unconsciously, and some even began to drool without realizing it.
"Smells amazing... This is even more fragrant than the thousand-year-old spirit treasures my sect bought at great expense!"
"No way. Is this thing really poop? How can poop smell this good?"
"Something's not right. Is this kid trying to fool us with some kind of spirit medicine? It doesn't smell strange at all..."
The crowd's murmurs changed in tone, turning into whispers full of shock and curiosity.
Huo Yuhao sat on his little stool. Seeing the confused looks on everyone's faces, his cheeks still burning, he nevertheless straightened his back and spoke to them with a serious, sincere expression:
"This really is poop, but it contains a high concentration of Life Crystals."
He paused, looking at the crowd's still-bewildered faces, then added in a tentative tone:
"Would you... like to buy some?"
As soon as the words fell, the entire area fell into deathly silence.
Everyone froze and looked at one another, their eyes filled with surprise.
This was the first time they'd ever seen someone invite them to eat poop.
Behind the tree, Wang Dong'er folded her arms and gave a faint smile as she muttered:
"I knew it. Who'd be crazy enough to actually pay money to eat something like this?"
Just as she was thinking that, the aroma of fried crispy meat suddenly drifted past her nose.
Her stomach had been empty after running around all afternoon, and it immediately began to rumble. Her appetite was roused in an instant.
Wang Dong'er figured Huo Yuhao probably wouldn't sell any of it, so after watching his stall, she simply turned and plunged into the snack street.
But the moment she left, a commotion arose at the edge of the crowd.
A tall male student forced his way through the onlookers.
"Little brother, the sign says this stuff can improve a Soul Master's talent and aptitude. Is that true?"
At the sight of someone actually wanting to buy poop, everyone turned to look. A few younger students recognized him too:
"Wait, isn't that Senior Xu Sanshi from the outer courtyard?"
"No way. He's actually interested in this poop?"
Seeing Xu Sanshi's serious expression, Huo Yuhao quickly nodded and answered sincerely:
"It's true. Do you... want to buy some and try it?"
At that, Xu Sanshi clenched his fists.
For various reasons, his Martial Soul had never been able to evolve completely.
He had tried everything over the years to help it fully evolve, seeking out all kinds of rare treasures, but none of them had worked.
Now that a possible opportunity lay right before him, what did eating poop matter?
His pride meant nothing at all!
"I'll buy it!"
Without the slightest hesitation, Xu Sanshi pulled a large, heavy bag of Gold Soul Coins out of his Soul Tool and slapped it onto the table.
"Take all this money. I'll buy most of what's in the box!"
The crowd erupted in gasps. Everyone stared at Xu Sanshi, their faces full of disbelief.
Someone had actually bought it?!
Under the stunned gazes of everyone present, Xu Sanshi picked up the portion of poop Huo Yuhao had prepared for him. Without a moment's hesitation, he tilted his head back and swallowed it all.
The instant the crystals went down his throat, a warm, boundless vitality burst forth like a floodgate giving way.
Every muscle in Xu Sanshi's body tensed. He couldn't help throwing his head back and roaring:
"Mmm, this poop gives you strength!"
The crowd went wild.
"Damn! He really just ate it! What a tough guy!"
"What's going on with him? Why's he suddenly acting like he's been pumped full of stimulants?"
"Could it be... this stuff really is that miraculous?!"
As everyone discussed it in astonishment, the radiance around Xu Sanshi suddenly surged. Pale golden markings emerged from the dark, basalt-colored glow, weaving together into the totem of a Black Tortoise.
Unable to contain his excitement any longer, he hurriedly urged his Soul Power and summoned his Martial Soul!
In an instant, a heavy, dark basalt shield appeared in his hand. The formerly indistinct Black Tortoise patterns on its surface were rapidly becoming clear in the golden light.
His Martial Soul was undergoing a complete transformation, bit by bit!
In just a few short seconds, the transformation was complete.
The Black Tortoise Shield, which had only evolved halfway before, had now fully transformed into the true Basalt Shield!
Xu Sanshi stared down at his fully evolved Martial Soul, his eyes wide as he let out a thunderous shout:
"Holy crap! My Martial Soul really evolved! Eating poop actually worked!"
He had never imagined that he would fulfill his long-held wish through poop!
Xu Sanshi abruptly came to his senses and bowed deeply to Huo Yuhao, his voice filled with heartfelt gratitude:
"Brother! I'll never forget this kindness! If you ever need anything at Shrek, just come find me, Xu Sanshi! I'll do everything I can!"
Damn,
Could this even improve the quality of a Martial Soul?
Was this poop really that incredible?
Everyone looked at one another, a sudden urge rising in their hearts...
The urge to eat poop!
Just then, a figure suddenly appeared beside the stall.
His back was hunched, as if he could barely straighten it. He leaned on a cane, a smile on his aged face:
"You're Huo Yuhao, right? Sell me some of this poop too."
Huo Yuhao looked at the old man and froze. Then he recognized who it was and hurriedly bowed respectfully:
"Elder Mu, you're here!"
Elder Mu?
Could he be the Sea God Pavilion's master?
The students nearby felt the old man's faint pressure and hurriedly bowed as well:
"Elder Mu!"
At the same time, they wondered to themselves:
Elder Mu had come here to buy poop too?
Could this poop be even more effective than they'd thought?!
A few minutes earlier, while Mu En had been taking a walk at the academy's entrance,
he'd suddenly been drawn over by the fragrance of the Life Crystals from Huo Yuhao's stall. When he came to investigate, he discovered
that Huo Yuhao was selling high-quality Life Crystals!
Even if those Life Crystals were inside poop,
they were still useful!
"What rich Life Crystals—and their quality is remarkably pure!"
Mu En picked up the box full of poop and examined it carefully.
The quality of these crystals was surely beyond that of those rare treasures.
Perhaps...
After taking them, even his old injuries might heal.
Mu En made up his mind, took out a bag of Gold Soul Coins, and set it on Huo Yuhao's table. Smiling, he said:
"Student Yuhao, this should be enough, right? I'll use it to buy the rest of the Life Crystals!"
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