Selling Soul Tools

Huo Yuhao was somewhat surprised that his grilled fish were so popular.

Xiao Wu looked at the money in her hands, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

The fish grilled quickly, and Huo Yuhao finished his task for the day before the sky turned dark.

After sending off the last customer, Huo Yuhao gave Xiao Wu a faint smile and conjured four more fish, naturally prepared for the two of them.

Before long, the two were walking around the market, grilled fish in hand.

Having scouted the area the day before, Huo Yuhao had a general idea of where to find the materials he needed. Purchasing them systematically was much faster than wandering around aimlessly like the previous day.

With the money earned from selling grilled fish over the past two days, he could afford materials to craft some low-level Soul Tool items, which he could use himself or sell for profit.

That night, Huo Yuhao worked until midnight, carving the final stroke.

He blew on it gently, injected his soul power, and nodded in satisfaction as he looked at the small, hollow sphere emitting a faint glow in his palm.

He had crafted three Soul Tool items in one night: two identical daggers, about ten inches long, designed after the White Tiger Dagger from his past life.

Once soul power was injected, the blades were coated in a thin layer of energy, significantly increasing their sharpness and protecting the metal from damage.

The other item was an Oscillation Gauntlet; as the name implied, it was worn on the fist for combat.

It could transmit a force into an enemy's body to effectively disrupt the flow of soul power—in simple terms, it interrupted an opponent's soul skills.

Although the functions were powerful, they were only second-level Soul Tool items, effective at most against a Soul Elder; the effect would be negligible against a Soul Ancestor.

Exhausted, Huo Yuhao returned to his bed and fell asleep in moments.

In the night, Xiao Wu turned over, wrapping herself around Huo Yuhao like an octopus, her pouting lips curving into a soft smile.

"Grilled fish... hehe..."

Waking up early in the morning, Huo Yuhao found Xiao Wu clinging to him again. His body stiffened, but fortunately, she was still asleep.

Gently removing Xiao Wu's arms, Huo Yuhao felt as if he had done something wrong.

Today, he planned to sell the Soul Tool items he had crafted the night before. He would soon be entering the Star Dou Great Forest, and he needed money to purchase supplies.

After much thought, he decided to sell them to the Martial Soul Hall; after all, Su Yuntao was the only person he knew there with any influence.

Walking to the window and looking at the pale morning sky, Huo Yuhao began his practice of the Purple Demon Eye.

When Xiao Wu woke up, Huo Yuhao gave her a brief explanation. Upon hearing he was going to the Martial Soul Hall, she didn't insist on following him.

"Then I'll leave today's chores to you."

Xiao Wu gritted her teeth. "Tang San isn't here, and neither are you—you're going to work me to death!"

As she spoke, she grabbed Huo Yuhao by the neck and shook him vigorously.

"Come back early."

"Mm."

The Martial Soul Hall branch in Nuoding City was not hard to find, as it was the tallest building, looking just like a noble's palace from afar.

Even in such an obscure little city, the branch was grand, showcasing its prestigious status.

Walking into the main hall, Huo Yuhao spotted Su Yuntao immediately.

"Master Su Yuntao."

Su Yuntao looked toward the voice, and seeing it was Huo Yuhao, a smile appeared on his face.

"Kid, what brings you here? Don't tell me you're here to join the Martial Soul Hall. Don't be a stranger, just call me Brother Tao."

"I'm here for school and have been for a few days. I came today because I have some things I'd like to sell, and I wanted to ask if you knew of any channels."

As Huo Yuhao spoke, he took out one dagger and the Oscillation Gauntlet. He was about to enter the Star Dou Great Forest, so he chose to keep one dagger on him for self-defense; it would be more than enough to deal with hundred-year soul beasts on the outskirts.

After a brief explanation of their functions, Su Yuntao's eyes lit up. Anyone could see that these items were incredibly practical.

"Good kid, these two things are impressive. Where did you get them?"

"I was out catching fish once and happened to see a broken carriage in the woods. I picked them up there. There was blood nearby, so I didn't dare stay long and just grabbed them and ran."

Huo Yuhao made up a lie, his face showing a fitting expression of lingering fear.

"Looks like someone was robbed while transporting goods. That happens often enough. You're quite bold, and lucky too."

Su Yuntao nodded, not digging any deeper. He liked the items more the longer he looked at them; as a Battle Soul Master, both pieces were perfectly suited for him.

"Name your price. No need to look for other channels; I'll buy them from you."

"If Brother Tao wants them, then one hundred and fifty Gold Soul Coin for both."

"Deal. Here you go. By the way, have you reconsidered my previous offer? Join my Martial Soul Hall, and I can certainly provide you with better guidance—far better than the junior academy."

Although a Soul Grand Master only received ten Gold Soul Coin a month, Su Yuntao had a substantial salary as a deacon of the Martial Soul Hall, so the price was not high for him.

Huo Yuhao took the money and waved his hand. "Forget it, Brother Tao. I don't have those plans."

Su Yuntao didn't force the issue. He patted Huo Yuhao on the shoulder and laughed, "Come visit often if you have time. If anyone bullies you, just let me know."

"Thank you, Brother Tao. I'll be going now. Goodbye."

Feeling the goodwill, Huo Yuhao thanked him sincerely.

Stepping out of the Martial Soul Hall, I looked back at the imposing gate with a sigh; even if history records the Martial Soul Hall as heinous, there are still such kind-hearted people within it.

With a bulging wallet, Huo Yuhao began his shopping spree to prepare for entering the Star Dou Great Forest.

Strolling through the market, he bought whatever came to mind.

"Let me think... a tent, flint, and I need to buy some insect repellent... the effect of this repellent is too poor, it can't even compare to what they have ten thousand years later. I'd better buy some medicinal herbs and concoct it myself..."

The purchasing process went smoothly. After wandering around, he had gathered everything he could think of and even bought quite a few materials for a Soul Tool.

Thanks to the lack of Soul Tool craftsmanship in this era, various materials that would be exorbitantly expensive ten thousand years later were quite cheap now.

By the afternoon, Huo Yuhao returned to the school, feeling satisfied.

Classes had just ended at the academy, and many students were walking toward the dormitories.

They were chatting about a hot topic: "Have you heard? A Work-Study Student actually challenged Boss Xiao to a duel!"

"Is that true? Boss Xiao is already a one-ring Spirit Master; who is so afraid of death?"

Hearing this, Huo Yuhao slapped his forehead, having nearly forgotten about it, and quickly turned around to head toward the teaching building.

As he approached the teaching building, he saw Wang Sheng and Xiao Wu from afar; the two of them were waiting at the entrance with a group of Work-Study Students.

Opposite them stood another group of students, led by a tall, handsome-looking boy, though he was still a bit inferior to Huo Yuhao.

His gaze swept over the group of Work-Study Students with thick disdain; this must be the Xiao Chenyu that Wang Sheng had mentioned.

The silence between the two opposing sides was broken when Xiao Chenyu spoke first.

"Little rabbit, why hasn't the person you mentioned arrived yet? I don't see him even attending class; he hasn't been scared out of his wits, has he?"

After he finished speaking, the people behind him let out mocking laughter in coordination, looking every bit like lackeys.

Xiao Wu was just about to retort, but catching sight of the approaching Huo Yuhao out of the corner of her eye, her face lit up with joy, and she waved at him.

Seeing Xiao Wu ignore him, Xiao Chenyu's expression darkened. He followed her gaze and noticed Huo Yuhao, scanning him up and down.

"You are the Huo Yuhao who wants to duel me? You don't look like much."

Huo Yuhao nodded in greeting to Xiao Wu and the others, glanced at Xiao Chenyu, and walked straight toward the playground.

"Hurry up, please. I'm in a bit of a rush."

Indeed, he had to finish the fight quickly so he could go back and prepare his herbs.

Xiao Chenyu had never met anyone more arrogant than himself; this was the first time he had been treated with such contempt, so he gritted his teeth and followed.

"Arrogant brat, just wait until I beat you so badly your own mother won't recognize you."