The Treasure Appreciation Fair Begins-A Soul Bone at Half Price from the Sea God Pavilion?
When Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu came out of the teaching building, the sun was already almost setting behind the tree canopy on the west side of the campus.
The two walked quickly, crossing the central plaza and heading straight for the cafeteria.
Before he even reached the cafeteria entrance, Dai Huabin saw that group of people.
To be precise, it's very difficult to see.
Snow Empress's white hair shimmered in the setting sun, Ice Empress's emerald green twin ponytails swayed with her head, and there was Cui Yajie's striking pink hair, Wang Dong'er's light blue shawl, and Xiao Xiao's delicate face.
The five girls stood at the entrance of the cafeteria, and the male students within a ten-meter radius were distracted while walking.
"Squad leader!"
Cui Yajie was the first to spot them, raising her hand to wave. She was holding a takeout tray, clearly having just come out of the cafeteria window.
"Have you bought it?" Dai Huabin walked over.
"Okay, I've made some for you and Lulu." Cui Yajie handed over two plates. "Braised pork ribs, your favorite."
Zhu Lu took the tray and whispered a thank you.
Ice Empress, holding his tray with both hands, snorted, "The cooks in this cafeteria are mediocre; the ribs are overcooked."
Snow Empress stood to the side without saying a word, also holding a portion in her hand.
Xiao Xiao ran up to Dai Huabin, her little face still bearing the red marks from when she was sleepy, which looked like she had made them while lying on the table.
"Brother Huabin, shall we eat here or go back to eat?"
"Back to the dorm." Dai Huabin glanced around at the male students who were frequently glancing in their direction. "Speak if you have something to say."
Wang Dong'er held her tray and didn't reply. She followed at the back of the line, her long, light blue hair slightly disheveled by the evening breeze.
The group of seven walked towards the dormitory building in a grand procession.
As they passed the playground, Ice Empress suddenly leaned close to Snow Empress's ear and whispered:
"Xue'er, why do you think these human students keep staring at us?"
"Because you're too noisy," Snow Empress replied calmly.
"No way!" Ice Empress retorted. "It's clearly because you, Xue'er, are too eye-catching. White hair isn't very common among humans, is it?"
Cui Yajie couldn't help but interject from behind, "Bing'er, your bright green twin ponytails aren't exactly a low-key color..."
"That's different! Mine is called good-looking!"
Zhu Lu silently carried the tray to Dai Huabin's left, listening to Ice Empress and Cui Yajie bickering, her lips twitching slightly.
Back in his dormitory on the first floor, Dai Huabin pushed open the door.
The room wasn't big, but Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu had kept it quite tidy.
A bed was placed against the wall, and several textbooks and a stack of papers were on the table.
After seven people squeezed in, it became a bit difficult to move around.
Xiao Xiao jumped onto the bed, sat cross-legged, placed the plate on her lap, and started eating.
Ice Empress jumped up as well and sat next to Xiao Xiao. The two girls squeezed together but didn't feel crowded.
Snow Empress pulled up a chair and sat down, her posture upright.
Cui Yajie was eating while leaning against the door.
Wang Dong'er hesitated for a moment, then finally found a spot by the desk to stand and eat.
Dai Huabin sat on the stool by the bed, and Zhu Lu naturally sat down next to him.
"Let's talk after we finish eating." Dai Huabin picked up his chopsticks.
The room was quiet for a few minutes, with only the sound of chopsticks clinking against bowls and Ice Empress chewing on ribs.
Ice Empress ate quickly, finishing the ribs in no time, arranging the bones neatly. She glanced disdainfully at the empty plate. "Not enough."
"Didn't you just say you were too old?" Xiao Xiao muttered under her breath.
"Old age is one thing, but insufficient quantity is another," Ice Empress said matter-of-factly.
Dai Huabin put down his chopsticks, took out the stack of dark gold envelopes from his pocket, and spread them on the table.
"Tonight at 7 PM, the academy's Treasure Appreciation Fair. Location: Treasure Gathering Pavilion."
Cui Yajie was the first to react. "Treasure Appreciation Fair? You mean that one that happens every year?"
"Yes. Only core disciples receive invitations." Dai Huabin distributed the envelopes. "One for each of you, and Xue'er and Bing'er also get one."
Snow Empress took the envelope, flipped through it, and showed no expression.
Ice Empress didn't even open the package; they just casually stuffed it into their pocket. "Anything good?"
"I don't know, I'll find out when I get there," Dai Huabin replied casually.
But he was already making plans in his mind.
The Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Rubber and the Golden Radiance Left Arm Bone are both highly sought-after items that appeared at the Treasure Appreciation Fair in the original novel.
The surface of the Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Rubber is labeled as being thousands of years old, and the price is driven down very low, so you can find a bargain.
As for the Golden Radiance Left Arm Bone, it is an External Soul Bone with its own light attribute, making it a perfect match for Wang Dong'er's Light Goddess Butterfly Martial Soul.
He needs to get both of them.
"Let's go together at seven o'clock tonight." Dai Huabin handed the last envelope to Wang Dong'er.
Wang Dong'er reached out and took it, pausing for a moment when her fingers touched the envelope.
She glanced down at the words "Treasure Appreciation Fair" on the envelope and nodded.
"Okay, let's go together."
Xiao Xiao raised her hand. "Me too! I want to see if there are any good things that are suitable for me!"
"You're only Soul Elder, what good things do you have to use?" Cui Yajie asked with a smile.
"I... can I take a look?" Xiao Xiao puffed out her cheeks.
Zhu Lu spoke softly from the side:
"Huabin, what do we use to buy things at the Treasure Appreciation Fair? Academic credits or Gold Soul Coin?"
"Both are acceptable. The Academy Treasure Appreciation Fair usually accepts both payment methods, but the best items generally require Gold Soul Coin."
Dai Huabin quickly went through his family's assets in his mind.
He has no shortage of Gold Soul Coin. As the direct heir of the White Tiger Duke Mansion, he has enough money in his account to last an ordinary Soul Master for several lifetimes. In addition, he earned money from the previous auction, so he is quite well-off.
"Just tell me what you like when the time comes."
Ice Empress tilted his head. "Huabin, you're talking like a rich guy is treating us to a meal."
"It was a treat in the first place."
Ice Empress chuckled, her twin tails swaying.
Wang Dong'er finished her meal with her head down, without saying another word. She put away her bowl and chopsticks and spoke softly:
"I'll go back and change my clothes first. See you at the entrance of the Treasure Gathering Pavilion at seven o'clock."
After saying that, he pushed open the door and left.
Xiao Xiao quickly finished the last few bites of rice and chased after him, calling out, "Dong'er, wait for me!"
Cui Yajie stacked the bowls and chopsticks together, smiled, and said, "Then I'll go back and tidy up first. Sister Xue'er, Sister Bing'er, what about you?"
"Let's go back next door." Snow Empress stood up.
Ice Empress jumped off the bed, stepped on the cushion imprint that Xiao Xiao had just left, and followed Snow Empress outside.
Only Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu remained in the room.
At the same time.
The Treasure Gathering Pavilion.
Lin Huiqun, the Grand Elder of the Sea God Pavilion, sat in a grand chair, with a list on the table in front of him.
Lin Huiqun is over eighty years old, a level ninety-six Super Douluo, and is the chief elder in charge of the academy's finances and material allocation in the Sea God Pavilion.
He doesn't usually concern himself with teaching, but he's in charge of the Treasure Appreciation Fair.
"Add this in." Lin Huiqun took out a piece of pure white Soul Bone from the brocade box next to her, the surface of which was covered with light blue ice patterns.
The manager next to him peeked over and gasped.
"Your Excellency, is this a 50,000-year-old ice-attribute Soul Bone?"
"Skull. The skull of a 50,000-year-old Cold Crystal Snow Spider." Lin Huiqun put the Soul Bone back into the brocade box. "Price: 15 million Gold Soul Coin, starting price."
The person in charge knows everything perfectly well.
Three Ultimate Ice Soul Master have just emerged from the Outer Academy, and today the elder has arranged for a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone to be presented at the Treasure Appreciation Fair.
Isn't the meaning obvious enough?
It was prepared for Dai Huabin and his group.
A 50,000-year-old ice-attribute skull would be worth at least 26 million outside.
The bid of 15 million is equivalent to a 50% discount.
The Sea God Pavilion is extending goodwill.
The manager carefully put away the brocade box and carried it to the back of the exhibition booth.
Lin Huiqun picked up her teacup and took a sip.
Three Ultimate Ice. He had worked at the Sea God Pavilion for nearly forty years, and this was the first time he had ever encountered something like this.
Mu En's meaning was clear: win them over at all costs. The Treasure Appreciation Fair was a good opportunity; first, use valuable items to entice them, then things would be easier to discuss later.
What Lin Huiqun didn't know was that the 50,000-year-old ice-attribute skull he had carefully prepared might not even cause a ripple in Dai Huabin's eyes.
For someone who already possesses a 100,000-year-old External Soul Bone, a 50,000-year-old item is, to put it bluntly, a useless thing.