"The Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone can just stay in the system gathering dust, of course. There's no need to let a soul bone of that caliber out into the world."
"As for this Ten Thousand Year Diamond Tiger Soul Bone..."
Chu Ge fixed his gaze on the soul bone and gave a positively nuclear smile.
In this world, a ten thousand year soul bone was already an extraordinary treasure. A ten thousand year soul bone with compatible attributes, from another tiger species no less, was even more precious. For someone with a tiger martial soul, it was something they could only encounter by chance, never seek out.
Even Dai Hao, a duke who was already a Titled Douluo, might not possess a complete set of suitable soul bones.
"With the Dai Family's fortune, buying these soul bones would be perfectly normal. It's just..."
"Would they give it to Dai Huabin or Dai Yueheng?"
Chu Ge chuckled.
Would it be the brutally violent younger son, whose exceptional talent was complemented by a fiancée with whom he could perform a Martial Soul Fusion Skill?
Or would it be the eldest son, who was slightly less talented but was currently one of the Shrek Seven Devils and could at least be considered reasonable?
Before, the former would probably have been far more likely. But now...
Having made such a laughingstock of himself so soon after arriving at Shrek Academy, would the Dai Family still have such high hopes for him? That was hard to say.
For Dai Huabin, however, this would naturally be an excellent opportunity to gain the power to take "revenge" on Chu Ge's disciple, Yudie. He would surely exhaust every possible means to get his hands on the soul bone.
"I just wonder..."
"Once Dai Huabin gets the soul bone, will he put it on the line in a wager?"
Chu Ge grinned, seemingly already picturing the scene.
Dai Huabin would take the soul bone Chu Ge had deliberately sold him and use it to wager with Yudie, declaring that she could have it if he lost...
That would make quite a show.
Of course, he also knew that absorbing a ten thousand year soul bone would raise someone's strength by far more than a single notch.
But even so, what of it?
His disciple feared no hardship or danger.
"With Yudie's current strength, forget Dai Huabin after absorbing a ten thousand year soul bone-even Dai Yueheng wouldn't have much chance against her, without Tian Meng lifting a finger."
"That settles it."
"I'll find a chance to sell it."
Chu Ge smiled as he thought to himself.
Forget absorbing one ten thousand year soul bone. Even with a complete set, that brat Dai Huabin would still have a hard time fighting Yudie.
Even he could not imagine the boost a Million-Year Soul Ring provided. Still, with the system's help, he naturally believed that his future abilities would not fall far short of his young disciple's.
"Let's set a little goal."
"Every soul ring... a million years!"
Determination filled Chu Ge's face as he spoke, eager to give it a try.
"Xiaotao."
"Over the next few days, you can take our young friend Chu Ge to meet your teammates. You're all around the same age, and he's much stronger than you."
"He might be able to help you more than I can."
The next day, Yan Shaozhe looked at Ma Xiaotao standing before him and spoke earnestly, a smile on his face.
Chu Ge's importance was considerable indeed.
He was the youngest Titled Douluo. Though his name had yet to resound throughout the world, all he needed was an opportunity.
His relationship with the academy was not particularly deep yet, but his potential was limitless. Within ten years, he would surely surpass Yan Shaozhe, making him more than worthy of Yan Shaozhe's utmost attention.
And it was not just him. Xian Lin'er's attitude toward Chu Ge was equally remarkable.
Xian Lin'er, who would not even spare Yan Shaozhe a smile, had actually given Chu Ge her own workshop!
Perhaps a tiny part of that was because he had some talent as a Soul Engineer, but the greater reason was simply to build a good relationship with him.
If even Xian Lin'er was doing that, how could he do any less?
I can't let the Soul Tool Department sweet-talk Chu Ge into joining them. He can only belong to our Martial Soul Department...
Yan Shaozhe thought resolutely.
Since Chu Ge was already a teacher in the Inner Court, having him spend time with the other Shrek Seven Devils alongside Ma Xiaotao was undoubtedly the best choice.
Young people would have more to talk about with other young people. Among those relationships, the one he cared about most was naturally the relationship between his own disciple, Ma Xiaotao, and Chu Ge.
Having him merely belong to the Martial Soul Department was still far too uncertain. Only when he belonged to his Xiaotao would things be truly secure.
A disciple's husband like that...
Slurp. An opportunity lost never comes again!
"Yes, Teacher."
Ma Xiaotao nodded in agreement, clearly having no objection. Inwardly, she was already considering whether she could use this as a reason to invite him to a meal.
She still owed him a proper meal, after all.
"Off you go, Xiaotao."
Yan Shaozhe spoke with a cheerful smile. By now, he was even looking forward to the sight of the two giving him a big, chubby grand-disciple.
Ah...
Round things off, and he was practically going to be a grandfather!
So, what would his little grand-disciple be called? Chu Yun, Chu Jiang, Chu San... yes, the last one was definitely out.
"Chu Ge, Chu Ge..."
"When I invite him to eat this time... I absolutely won't take him to a roadside grilled-fish stall again."
Unaware of Yan Shaozhe's thoughts, Ma Xiaotao walked back, considering how to find Chu Ge. Her face was thoughtful as she spoke with particular seriousness.
She was thinking so intently that... she did not even notice Chu Ge walking past her.
"Hmm..."
Seeing Ma Xiaotao's solemn expression, Chu Ge closed his mouth again without greeting her and headed toward Yan Shaozhe's residence.
"My disciple's hus-"
"Ahem, Chu Ge, you're here already?"
Looking at Chu Ge, who had suddenly come to visit, Yan Shaozhe nearly let the wrong words slip and gave an awkward smile.
Then a puzzled look appeared on his face.
How had he arrived so quickly? Had Xiaotao really brought him over just like that?
"Hm?"
"Am I here that quickly?"
A thoughtful look crossed Chu Ge's face. Wait, how had Yan Shaozhe known he was coming?
"Hahaha, never mind."
"What brings you here this time?"
Yan Shaozhe smiled and shook his head. Looking at Chu Ge, he had clearly realized that his disciple had not sent him over.
"Dean Yan, as the dean of Shrek Academy, you must have some channels for selling things..."
"I have a ten thousand year Diamond Tiger soul bone here. I have no use for it, so could you sell it for me?"
Chu Ge explained his purpose with a smile.
As he spoke, he took the soul bone out of the system's storage space and placed it on Yan Shaozhe's desk.
Asking Yan Shaozhe to sell something might sound rather far-fetched. In reality, however, having the academy's dean receive this soul bone and sell it to the Dai Family was the surest approach.
For someone as distinguished as Shrek's dean to show consideration for the Dai Family's Dai Yueheng, the Dai Family would naturally offer something of greater value in return.
"A ten thousand year..."
"Diamond Tiger soul bone?"
Hearing that, Yan Shaozhe was instantly startled. He looked at the gleaming soul bone, astonishment on his face.
He had clearly not expected Chu Ge to come asking for help selling a soul bone, much less this particular soul bone!
The Diamond Tiger was a high-level soul beast in the Star Dou Great Forest. It could be considered the pinnacle of tiger soul beasts.
Since no Evil-Eyed White Tiger soul beast existed, this was practically the best a White Tiger Soul Master could absorb. Even someone as powerful as White Tiger Duke Dai Hao had obtained his ninth soul ring from an eighty-thousand-year Diamond Tiger.
"This ten thousand year soul bone is nearly fifty thousand years old, and it's a right arm bone that can greatly increase strength. This really is a treasure. Are you sure you want to sell it?"
Yan Shaozhe could not help asking, his expression full of admiration.
Even White Tiger Douluo Dai Hao would covet a soul bone of this caliber. If he did not already possess a complete set of soul bones, this might have raised his strength another notch.
Selling this to the Dai Family would certainly earn Chu Ge special regard. Why would he ask Yan Shaozhe to... wait, the Dai Family?
Remembering the earlier relationship between the Dai Family's Dai Huabin and Chu Ge's disciple, Yan Shaozhe's doubts quickly faded.
Clearly, that was precisely why Chu Ge could not sell it to the Dai Family himself. The relationship between the two sides was rather unusual.
"Sell it. I don't need a White Tiger soul bone, and I don't have anyone else suitable for it."
Chu Ge shook his head and spoke calmly.
"All right."
"That's very simple..."
"Dai Yueheng, an Inner Court disciple of our academy and one of the Shrek Seven Devils, would be quite suited to it. I believe the Dai Family can provide resources of equivalent value."
Yan Shaozhe quickly nodded and spoke with a smile.
"That works."
Hearing that, a smile appeared on Chu Ge's previously composed face. Dai Yueheng was an excellent choice.
Hadn't this soul bone been prepared for the Dai Family in the first place?
As for whether Dai Yueheng would absorb it, or whether Dai Huabin would get a chance, he believed that this arrogant, untamable Douluo's Number One Little Boss would surely have schemes of his own.
(End of chapter)
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