Discussion

Xuan Xiao picked up the Soul Bone and casually tossed it into the Netherworld Duke's arms as though he were throwing away garbage.

The motion was so casual that it was as if he had not thrown a priceless Fifty Thousand Year Soul Bone, but an ordinary stone.

He spoke in an offhand tone.

"Take it back and absorb it. Being stuck at level seventy-nine all the time must feel awful. It makes me anxious just looking at you. Break through to Soul Douluo sooner so you'll have some ability to protect yourself."

The Netherworld Duke caught the Soul Bone in a fluster, holding it in his palms as he stood frozen, unable to find the words for a moment.

Xu Jiujiu stared in utter disbelief. She looked at Xuan Xiao, then at the Soul Bone in the Netherworld Duke's arms that glimmered faintly, and could not help swallowing, her eyes filled with envy.

She suddenly envied Zhu Lu a little. She had found such a generous master.

It was practically a pie falling from the sky, and a gigantic pie stuffed entirely with meat at that.

The Netherworld Duke took a deep breath. Holding the Soul Bone, he felt its weight in his hands. That weight was not merely the weight of the Soul Bone itself, but also a heavy debt of gratitude, one he might never be able to repay in this lifetime.

He raised his head to look at Xuan Xiao, his voice solemn and grateful, even carrying a slight choke. "Young Master Xuan Xiao, this great gift, I..."

Xuan Xiao cut him off at once, waving a hand.

"Alright, shut up. Don't get all sentimental here. I don't buy that stuff. Coming to Star Luo City to break off the engagement was only incidental. I have more important things to do."

He turned to Xu Jiawei, his gaze carrying a hint of seriousness and amusement. "Your Majesty, are you interested in making a deal?"

Xu Jiawei raised an eyebrow. Leaning back in his chair with his hands clasped on the table, he asked with interest.

"Oh? What kind of deal? Let me hear it. If it is suitable, I would not mind working with you."

Xuan Xiao crossed one leg over the other and lightly tapped his fingers against the tabletop.

"I need a plot of land of my own to build an auction house, a merchant guild, or something similar to sell a few things. It does not need to be too large, just enough."

Xu Jiawei narrowed his eyes. After pondering for a moment, he asked.

"What exactly do you intend to sell? I need to know what you are selling before I can approve land for you, right? What if you are selling contraband? Would I not be getting tricked by you?"

He did not know how powerful the faction behind Xuan Xiao was, but one thing was certain: it was unfathomably deep.

A youth who could casually give away a Fifty Thousand Year Soul Bone, a youth who had fought his way out of Shrek Academy, a youth who possessed four Light Bone Dragons—there was no way the force behind him could be simple.

Xuan Xiao was also considering what he could sell to maximize his profits.

Ordinary Soul Tools?

Those were too low-level. They were not worth establishing a faction specifically to sell. Any random shop could handle them.

Battle Armor?

The technical requirements were too high. Forget Zhi An—even Xuan Xiao himself could not produce a complete set yet. The design blueprints alone would make someone vomit blood.

Mecha?

He feared he would turn this world into a Cybertronian war ahead of schedule. By then, robots would be fighting everywhere, and the image would be far too beautiful for him to bear.

In the end, he took a sphere from his storage ring, though he had actually bought it from the system store.

The sphere was the size of a fist and completely transparent. Inside was a tiny monkey curled up with its eyes closed, as though it were asleep.

Xu Jiawei took it and examined it closely. The little monkey inside looked lifelike, its fur clearly visible, and even the rise and fall of its breathing could be seen. He asked curiously, "What is this?"

Leaning back in his chair, Xuan Xiao answered calmly, "A Hundred Year Titan Giant Ape Soul Spirit."

The entire hall fell silent the moment those words left his mouth.

Xu Jiawei's hand jerked, nearly dropping the sphere. "A Soul Spirit? What is that?"

Xu Jiujiu also leaned closer. Looking at the little monkey in the sphere, her eyes were filled with curiosity and confusion. Just as she was about to ask something—

Xuan Xiao directly raised a hand in a stopping gesture. "Stop. Do not ask anything. I do not know the exact principles either. Read the instructions yourselves. I am too lazy to explain. It is too troublesome."

He took a folder from his storage ring. It was thin, with only one sheet of paper inside, but what was written on it was detailed, concise, and clear at a glance.

Xu Jiawei took the folder, opened it, and leaned over it with Xu Jiujiu to read.

Soul Spirit: A new method of obtaining Soul Rings, divided into Artificial Soul Spirits and Natural Soul Spirits.

Artificial Soul Spirit: Created through a special process. One spirit, one ring. It can reach a maximum of One Hundred Thousand Years. Its power is roughly thirty percent lower than that of a Natural Soul Spirit of the same level. Suitable for Soul Masters seeking stability.

Natural Soul Spirit: Formed when a Soul Beast voluntarily sacrifices itself. One spirit, four rings. Its strength depends on the Soul Beast's potential and bloodline. Its power is no different from Soul Rings gained through ordinary hunting, and may even be stronger.

Note One: Whether it is an Artificial Soul Spirit or a Natural Soul Spirit, fusing with it will certainly come with a Soul Bone. The Soul Bone's location is random, but it will always be in a body part the Soul Master does not already possess.

Note Two: A Soul Spirit's initial age does not represent its final age. It can be increased through special methods.

Note Three: To increase a Soul Spirit's age, please visit the Ascension Platform. For its specific location, consult the person in charge.

Note Four: Natural Soul Spirits can fight alongside Soul Masters. They retain the intelligence they possessed as Soul Beasts and can act independently. Artificial Soul Spirits possess no intelligence and are merely tools that provide Soul Rings. They cannot participate in battle.

Note Five: Soul Bones that come with Artificial Soul Spirits cannot be upgraded. Their initial age is their permanent age. However, Soul Bones that come with Natural Soul Spirits can increase in age. For details, consult the person in charge.

After Xu Jiawei finished reading, even his hands were trembling slightly.

He lifted his head and looked at Xuan Xiao, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief, like a man who had been poor all his life and suddenly saw a mountain of gold. Having been emperor for so many years, this was the first time he had ever seen such a thing.

Soul Spirits?

One spirit, one ring?

And they even came with Soul Bones?

This simply overturned everything the Soul Master world knew!

If this thing could truly become widespread, the cultivation system of Soul Masters across the entire continent would be completely rewritten!

In the future, no one would need to risk their lives hunting Soul Beasts again. No one would need to fight until their heads bled over a suitable Soul Beast again. No one would need to worry about being stuck at a level because they could not find a suitable Soul Ring again!

As long as one had money, one could buy a Soul Spirit suited to oneself and easily obtain both Soul Rings and Soul Bones!

This was practically a revolution!

Xu Jiujiu finished reading the instructions as well. She took a deep breath, suppressing the shock in her heart, then looked at Xuan Xiao and asked, "How do you plan to sell them? There has to be a price, right?"

Xuan Xiao thought for a moment before answering, "It depends on the age and the Soul Beast's bloodline rank. A Soft Bone Rabbit and a Titan Giant Ape cannot possibly cost the same. One that is ten years old and one that is Ten Thousand Years old certainly cannot cost the same either."

"I am still working out the specific pricing plan, but I can guarantee that they will absolutely be worth the price."