"Of course, a supreme treasure of the Dragon Clan would work too, but it must be at the True Dragon level and at least a hundred thousand years old."
Gu Yunxiao's eyes flickered, his expression carrying a deeper meaning.
He had set his sights on Mu En's Dragon Core.
The Dragon God Douluo couldn't bear such a treasure, so he might as well let the actual Dragon God bear it instead.
"Yunxiao, you're really putting Shrek Academy in a difficult position... Can't you lower your demands a little for the sake of the relationship between our two sides?"
Yan Shaozhe wore a bitter smile, his heart bleeding.
"Exactly. It's for the sake of that relationship that I'm offering these terms." Gu Yunxiao flashed an utterly harmless smile.
Yan Shaozhe: "..."
Ma Xiaotao: "..."
Those who know us would think we're friends. Those who don't would think we're mortal enemies.
"Yunxiao, this is a serious matter. Please give us some time to consider it," Yan Shaozhe said.
"Sure. Remember to let me know once you've decided."
Gu Yunxiao nodded, turned, and left.
Watching Gu Yunxiao walk away, Yan Shaozhe and Ma Xiaotao exchanged a glance, then sighed in unison.
They... felt utterly helpless.
"Xiaotao, the academy wants to save you, but this price is simply beyond what we can afford." Yan Shaozhe shook his head, his face full of gloom.
"Teacher, I understand."
Ma Xiaotao lowered her head, a trace of despair flashing through her eyes.
"Xiaotao, it still comes down to you." Yan Shaozhe forced a smile and reassured her, "If you and Yunxiao become a couple, the problem will unravel like bamboo beneath a blade."
"But... but he doesn't like me." Ma Xiaotao's eyes were resentful, her voice aggrieved.
"It's your temper he doesn't like."
Yan Shaozhe looked thoroughly