Star Luo's True Color Was Madness

"I have no idea about that."

The middle-aged man smiled and shook his head, saying, "I bought these from someone else. These broken Dragon Bone were just a bonus because they were too valuable as part of the transaction... although I don't need them."

Because they could not be absorbed as Soul Bone, the value of these broken Dragon Bone plummeted, and they were regarded as collectibles by the major families of the Star Luo Empire, neither worth eating nor worth discarding.

Although some people have tried to use it to create Soul Tool Weapons, the results have not been very good.

"Could you introduce me?" Huo Yuhao narrowed his eyes and said calmly, "I will give you satisfactory compensation."

"You want the complete Dragon Bone, right?"

The middle-aged man pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Of course, but I'm not sure if the other party is the one who obtained the Dragon Bone first."

At this point, his tone shifted, and a strange smile appeared on his lips.

"So, instead of contacting them, I have a better suggestion."

Standing behind Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena, Le Xiaoling, acting as their "guard," narrowed her eyes, sensing the danger and wanting to warn the two of Huo Yuhao.

But a dark shadow flashed by, Le Xiaoling felt everything go black before her eyes, and she lost consciousness.

The middle-aged man had unknowingly appeared behind her without even using his Martial Soul.

Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena watched this scene calmly, neither of them showing any surprise.

They were prepared that the person who knew the core information about Dragon Valley was no ordinary Soul Master. Moreover, although Le Xiaoling couldn't sense it, their eyes clearly revealed the middle-aged man's strength.

It was none other than a Titled Douluo.

The only thing that surprised them was that the visitors were not from the Holy Spirit Cult or the Star Luo Empire government, but from the Dawn Society.

The man made no attempt to conceal his actions. After confirming that Le Xiaoling was unconscious, he set up a Soul Power barrier before respectfully bowing to the two. "I apologize for disturbing you two distinguished guests of the Spirit Pagoda. I am Mo Yan, representing the Dawn Society, and I extend my sincere apologies."

Huo Yuhao glanced at Le Xiaoling, who was fast asleep on the floor, but paid her no attention. He just stared at Mo Yan, who claimed to be from the Dawn Society.

"You just attacked the train carrying our Federation delegation, and now you've knocked out the guide sent to us by the Star Luo Empire, disrupting my trade plans. An apology probably isn't enough, is it?"

The man's expression remained unchanged; instead, a meaningful smile appeared on his lips, and his previously heavy heart relaxed somewhat.

Being in the same room as Huo Yuhao, a powerful figure who had just defeated a Red Level Mecha Master and established his prestige on the Star Luo Continent, put him under considerable pressure.

Fortunately, Huo Yuhao didn't make a move immediately, which means that negotiations are possible.

Mo Yan coughed lightly. "The attack was a last resort. We didn't know how you intended to deal with the Star Luo Federation. If we allowed you to enter Star Luo City and sign various agreements or even establish friendly relations with the Star Luo Star Luo Federation, we would have no chance at all. However, through the previous battle, we understand that you have no intention of participating in the Star Luo Empire conflict for the time being... I apologize to both of you here."

During their previous probing attack, the Dawn Society received a crucial answer—the powerful figures of the Douluo Federation did not pursue the fleeing members of the Dawn Society. From this, they could understand the true attitude of the Douluo Federation.

In his view, this was the greatest significance of that attack.

Seeing Huo Yuhao's lukewarm reaction, and realizing he had no interest in his explanation and apology, Mo Yan smiled again:

"I will soon make amends for any unpleasantness the Dawn Society caused to the members of your delegation. Ling Hefan, who acted without authorization and attacked you, has already been dealt with. If you two are still not satisfied, I can offer him his head!"

He placed his palm on the soul guide bracelet, looking as if he could produce a head if Huo Yuhao and the other person needed it.

Seeing this, Huo Yuhao frowned slightly. "He's already dead?"

"Indeed, the leader has made him pay the price."

Mo Yan smiled slightly, "After all, there is no foundation of trust between us. If taking a strong approach initially can win everyone's trust, that would be ideal."

Looking at the smile on the man's face, Gu Yuena scoffed, "All I sense from him is madness."

Red Level Mecha Master kill without hesitation. They laugh and joke at the deaths of their comrades, treating it as a bargaining chip. Compared to the seemingly normal Star Luo Federation, the Dawn Society no less insane.

"The true nature of the Star Luo Empire is... madness. Which of the strong who have survived to this day isn't mad?"

Mo Yan smiled, glanced at the ongoing auction outside, and said in a cryptic tone, "Unlike you two, we weren't born in heaven!"

At this very moment, on the auction stage, the host is passionately introducing the auction:

"Distinguished guests, the next item for auction is the ' Soul Origin Pill '! You are all likely familiar with this pill; it is refined using an ancient secret formula and can help Soul Masters break through bottlenecks and increase their Soul Power Level, with absolutely no side effects! Starting bid: five million Star Luo Empire Coins!"

The audience erupted in cheers as countless bidders raised their paddles, driving prices sky-high.

Ultimately, it was snapped up by a VIP guest in a private room who shouted as he took the picture.

Do either of you know who's in that private room?

Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena didn't answer, and Mo Yan didn't care either, answering his own question, "The person inside is from the Douluo Federation and has been in the Star Luo Empire for decades. In the past, he didn't value the Soul Origin Pill sold in the Star Luo Empire, thinking that such pills that could be used indefinitely were fraudulent and he didn't even bother with them."

"After all, there are plenty of people who can become Soul Douluo or Titled Douluo through medicine. In organizations like the Blacksmith Association and the Mecha Master Association, which value Side Profession, there are quite a few such people. However, their combat strength is generally very low. Let alone fighting opponents of higher levels, they can't even handle those weaker than themselves. It's not surprising that he has this opinion."

"However, Soul Origin Pill are different. He only tasted them once by chance, and then he couldn't get enough of them. The effect of those pills is similar to the boost in Soul Power after obtaining Soul Ring. As long as you don't swallow too many at once, you won't become one of those sickly pills. Moreover, Soul Origin Pill don't have drug resistance. With enough Soul Origin Pill, becoming Titled Douluo isn't difficult."

Gu Yuena frowned as she looked at the Soul Origin Pill being auctioned, her heart sinking slightly.

All pills can develop resistance, allowing for continuous consumption with remarkable effects, and they are still sold at the Star Luo Auction House... She thought of Dark Phoenix Douluo's guess.

This Soul Origin Pill... is it also Human Pill?

Mo Yan continued, "But isn't this strange? How can such an unreasonable elixir exist in the world? Rapidly increasing cultivation without damaging one's foundation... This inevitably reminds one of a dangerous group— Evil Spirit Master."

"Our Dawn Society has existed in the Star Luo Empire for hundreds of years. Following this direction of investigation, although we initially encountered many obstacles, no defense could withstand the power of time. Ultimately, we discovered the truth— Star Luo Empire and the Evil Spirit Master were collaborating, and the ingredients for these elixirs were... humans!"

"Having previously consumed elixirs to become stronger and resist the Star Luo Empire army, how could we not go mad after learning the truth?"

Mo Yan had assumed that after he revealed this, no matter how strong the two teenagers were, they would show shock, disbelief, or anger, given their youthful nature.

And as long as this seed of doubt is planted, things will develop in the direction he hopes.

Evil Spirit Master should be killed by everyone.

The Douluo Federation will not cooperate with Evil Spirit Master, but the Star Luo Federation secretly colludes with Evil Spirit Master —this truth is enough to make the Federation hostile towards the Star Luo Federation, and this will bear fruit in the future.

However, Huo Yuhao merely glanced at him indifferently. "Leave those one-sided accounts to others! I'm just one member of the delegation, not its leader. If you want to seek cooperation and explain the situation in the Star Luo Empire, go find His Your Excellency Duoqing and the others. What I need now is only the information you initially intended to provide."

Mo Yan: "..."

What's wrong with this person?! Shouldn't a normal person be furious on the spot when they hear that Evil Spirit Master is using living people to make pills?

Don't you care about the Star Luo Empire collaborating with Evil Spirit Master?

Aren't you curious about these inside stories?

Finally, under Huo Yuhao's calm gaze, Mo Yan conceded defeat, revealing a helpless smile, "It seems the leader was right when he said I'm not good with words... Fine, since you want to know about Dragon Valley, I'll tell you now, hoping to make up for my previous offense."

(End of this chapter)