Selling Martial Souls?

The moment she spoke, Qian Ying regretted it.

Dugu Bo treated Lin Fan well, but that didn't mean he treated everyone else well.

"Hmm?"

"What is it?"

Fortunately, Dugu Bo felt he owed Lin Fan a favor, so he was quite friendly toward Lin Fan's relatives as well.

After glancing around, Dugu Bo noticed Qian Ying's hesitation and chuckled. "Don't worry about anything else. We'll each address things as we see fit."

"Thank you, Senior Dugu."

Qian Ying asked solemnly, "You're experienced and well-informed. Do you know who in the Heaven Dou Empire has awakened the Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul?"

"The Nine Heart Begonia?"

Before Dugu Bo could answer, Dugu Yan spoke up. "My classmate, Ye Lingling, awakened that Martial Soul."

"Your classmate?"

"Really?! That's wonderful! Chen can be saved!"

At that, Qian Ying was thrilled, and Lin Qingfeng and Qian Shu were delighted as well.

Only Lin Fan pursed his lips. He knew that even the Nine Heart Begonia could do no more than maintain Gu Chen's vitality; it couldn't cure her completely.

That kind of flaw in a Martial Soul could only be resolved by evolving it or causing it to mutate again.

Still, Lin Fan had no intention of dampening their spirits. He'd let Qian Ying and the others hit a few walls first. Then he'd step in!

Come to think of it, Qian Ying was simply too invested in the matter. Her mind was entirely focused on the Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul, and she'd overlooked Lin Fan.

After all, Lin Fan had just helped Dugu Yan overcome a flaw in her Martial Soul, yet she hadn't thought to ask him about Gu Chen.

Dugu Bo glanced at Lin Fan. Seeing that he didn't speak up, he said no more, only nodding. "Since Yan'er knows her, why don't you go to Heaven Dou Royal Academy with her? With her there, everything should go smoothly."

"Very well. Then we'll trouble you, miss."

Qian Ying looked at Dugu Yan expectantly.

"Don't mention it." Dugu Yan waved her hand with a smile. "Lin Fan helped me a lot, so of course I should repay him."

"You're calling me Lin Fan?"

Lin Fan glanced at Dugu Yan and drawled, "You should be calling me Grandpa. After all, your grandfather and I are sworn brothers!"

"Huh?"

Dugu Yan's eyes widened. She turned to Dugu Bo and said in a plaintive voice, "Grandpa, look at him!"

"What's wrong?"

Dugu Bo laughed. "Young brother Lin is right."

Seeing that Dugu Yan had not only escaped the suffering caused by the Jade Phosphorous Serpent but had also gained greater talent and potential, Dugu Bo was in high spirits. He rarely joked, but today he teased her until she stomped her feet in frustration.

"If that's the case, why not stay the night, big brother? We can set out together tomorrow."

Lin Fan asked directly.

"I won't stay." Dugu Bo shook his head and sighed. "I'm responsible for the Fourth Prince's safety. Let Yan'er stay here. You can set out on your own tomorrow. I can't get too far from the Fourth Prince for the time being."

With Dugu Yan's affairs settled, Dugu Bo had to turn his attention to Xue Beng.

Seeing that, Lin Fan wouldn't interfere with his important duties. He nodded in agreement, though an idea had already occurred to him.

Since he was going to Heaven Dou Royal Academy, should he make some Martial Souls to sell?

Anyone who could attend the Royal Academy surely had a decent background and could afford to pay!

Though they'd only become sworn brothers in name, Dugu Bo trusted Lin Fan. After reminding Dugu Yan of a few things, he said goodbye to Lin Fan.

The family naturally wouldn't slight the granddaughter of a Titled Douluo. They immediately prepared a separate courtyard for her.

Lin Fan returned to his room, picked out some decent Spirit Beasts, and turned them into Martial Souls. Then he stored them away in the Martial Soul Book.

Fortunately, with his Soul Power improved, making Martial Souls was even easier than making Poké Balls. He made quick progress.

The night passed quietly.

The next morning, by the time Lin Fan woke, Qian Ying and the others were already waiting in the living room. Breakfast had been laid out as well.

After washing up, Lin Fan had just entered the living room when Gu Chen smiled faintly at him and said softly, "Cousin, thank you for this."

They weren't stupid. They knew Dugu Yan was willing to help because of Lin Fan.

"Come on, what's there to thank me for? We're family."

Lin Fan smiled. "Just remember me when there's something good to be had."

"Ahem."

Gu Chen was about to reply when she broke into another violent coughing fit. Her brows furrowed, giving her a certain charm, much like Lin Daiyu.

Too bad she was his cousin!

Composing himself, Lin Fan finished breakfast with his family, then set out with Qian Ying, Gu Chen, and Dugu Yan for Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

After all, this was a matter of life and death. Even though Lin Fan had only just returned, he couldn't rest and had to go with them.

And make some money while he was at it!

Lin Fan didn't particularly want to rest anyway. As long as he could make money and improve his strength, he wouldn't mind going without sleep.

Why sleep for long while alive? The dead would rest forever!

The roads between cities were fairly safe. Lin Fan and the others encountered no trouble and arrived at Heaven Dou Royal Academy without incident.

With Dugu Yan leading the way, the guards didn't stop them and let them pass.

As soon as Lin Fan entered Heaven Dou Royal Academy, he felt the Soul Power in the area grow denser, and the rate at which he absorbed it increase. His heart stirred.

Only then did he remember that all the top academies had something that could speed up Soul Power absorption.

Even if he didn't enroll, getting the chance to cultivate there would be worthwhile.

"Um, why don't you go with Dugu Yan to find Ye Lingling? I'll take a look around the academy by myself."

Lin Fan only wanted to make money. He didn't feel like wasting time talking to people, so he said it outright.

At that, Dugu Yan blinked and cautioned him, "By yourself? Can you manage? There are quite a few troublemakers at the academy, and their Soul Power isn't low. Don't let them bully you!"

Lin Fan smiled faintly, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.

Bully him?

Sure, this was Heaven Dou Royal Academy, but its students weren't even as good as Tang San and Dai Mubai. With them, it wasn't clear who'd be bullying whom!

"Good granddaughter, don't worry about me."

At his words, Dugu Yan puffed out her cheeks in anger. But Lin Fan really had become Dugu Bo's sworn brother, so he wasn't exactly taking advantage of her.

"Hmph. Then go off by yourself."

"Let's go!"

Dugu Yan glared at Lin Fan, then pulled Gu Chen away. Qian Ying cried out in surprise, but after greeting Lin Fan, she followed them.

Lin Fan was happy with that arrangement. He strolled around the academy alone, found a crowded spot, took a sheet of paper out of his Storage Soul Tool, spread it on the ground, and sat down cross-legged.

Countless students were startled by Lin Fan's strange behavior and turned to look.

The next moment, what Lin Fan shouted out left them even more astonished.

"Martial Souls and Soul Rings for sale! Tool Martial Souls, Plant Martial Souls, Beast Martial Souls—you name it! Thousand-Year Soul Rings and Hundred-Year Soul Rings, take your pick!"

"Fair prices, no cheating! Don't miss out as you pass by!"

In an instant, the students stood frozen in shock.

Selling Martial Souls and Soul Rings?

What the hell? You could buy and sell those things?!