The entrance exam took two full days, after which I settled into my studies.
After several days of classes.
Zhou Yi then announced some good news in class: all core disciples could attend the Treasure Appraisal Fair that evening.
Then Cao Yu and Wang Dong each held a piece of red paper with gold lettering.
Wang Dong then asked, "Are you going tonight? You can buy a lot of good stuff there."
Then he realized, "Oh, I forgot, you're a young master, you've seen all sorts of good things since you were a child, you probably wouldn't even look at these."
"Never mind, forget I asked."
Cao Yu looked at the card; there was also a map showing the route to the Treasure Gathering Pavilion on the other side.
After thinking it over, I realized this was a great opportunity to make money.
So he said, "Go ahead, I'll go with you tonight."
Wang Dong was about to turn and leave when he heard this and said in surprise, "Huh? What did you say?"
I said, I'll go with you tonight.
After confirming he hadn't misheard, Wang Dong said, "Okay, I really don't know what you're thinking."
Cao Yu didn't care and continued, "Remember to call the other core disciples over as well, and tell them that I'll cover all their expenses."
Upon hearing this, Wang Dong froze on the spot.
Goodness, is this guy surnamed Cao really that rich? The items in this Treasure Gathering Pavilion are easily worth several thousand, and he just casually says he'll cover all the expenses.
Not only was he incredulous, but the core disciples who received the message also stared at Cao Yu in shock.
Dai Huabin thought to himself, "As expected of the young master of the Cao Clan! He's good at winning people over. It seems that getting on his good side is the right thing to do."
Entering through Shrek's north gate, the streets instantly became bustling.
They were so noisy that passersby could easily scatter them.
Many vendors at their stalls said, "This stuff is all sparkly, want to buy it or not?"
The customer picked up the jade-like object in his hand and said, "One price!"
"Eighteen thousand! That's the lowest price I can offer." The shop owner looked as if he'd suffered a huge loss when he said that.
"Seriously, boss? Be a little more reasonable. Let me offer you another price."
The customer looked worried and continued, "Fifty! That's the highest I can go."
"Oh dear, is that how you bargain? Three thousand! That's the lowest I can go."
"Sixty! Will you buy it or not?" Seeing that the shopkeeper didn't agree, the customer turned to leave.
The shopkeeper quickly grabbed him and said, "Hey! Here, take your things."
Countless human comedies were unfolding, while Cao Yu and his group continued walking forward, oblivious to everything else.
The map is extremely accurate, and the streets of Shrek City are very well-organized and easy to navigate.
After walking for about fifteen minutes, the group saw the location of the Treasure Gathering Pavilion.
This Treasure Gathering Pavilion is a large shop that sells all kinds of items related to Soul Master and Soul Engineer.
From a distance, the Treasure Gathering Pavilion appears as a massive four-story building, over twenty meters tall. The building itself occupies a considerable area, and its exterior is resplendent in gold, resembling a treasure basin.
It's no wonder it was named Jubaoge ( Treasure Gathering Pavilion).
However, the most eye-catching feature was the four young women in long dresses standing on either side of the entrance, responsible for greeting guests.
"It seems this trip was truly worthwhile!"
Cao Yu's gaze lingered on the group of girls.
Her lower body was obscured by a long skirt, but her upper body was bare, revealing her shoulders and a full, round chest tightly wrapped, showing off her cleavage. Her fair skin appeared even more alluring against the backdrop of the magnificent, golden architecture of the Treasure Gathering Pavilion.
Xiao Xiao, feeling jealous, stood in front of him and jumped high to try and block his view.
" Brother Yu, you're still looking!" The little girl seemed a bit angry, and seeing this Cao Yu could only awkwardly look away.
"Hmm, so Young Master Cao is a womanizer. I should keep that in mind when dealing with him in the future." Dai Huabin, standing behind him, silently made a mental note of this.
As they approached, two of the girls who were greeting them at the door stepped out to greet them.
With a faint smile, he stopped beside the two and respectfully asked, "Are you Soul Master here to attend the Treasure Appraisal Fair?"
Cao Yu and the others were all wearing Shrek Academy uniforms, so they were easily recognized. They had already received a lot of attention along the way.
They handed over their invitations, and after reading them, the two girls' smiles softened even more. " Soul Master, please follow me."
As she spoke, she made a gesture to lead the way and then walked ahead.
"Wow, those girls in gold miniskirts are even prettier!" Cao Yu exclaimed as soon as he entered the room, immediately turning his gaze away.
Upon entering the magnificent hall, two rows of young girls, dressed in short gold skirts, stood on either side.
These girls were even younger, and their short skirts revealed very little fabric, showing off their fair, slender thighs; every aspect of their appearance was above average.
Moreover, she has an excellent figure, with curves in all the right places. The first impression upon entering this golden hall is that you have entered paradise on earth.
"Welcome, distinguished guests." The girls on both sides suddenly bowed in unison, looking at the girls who were all bowing at a ninety-degree angle, each revealing their cleavage.
Cao Yu smiled with satisfaction.
"Haha, I've definitely come to the right place! I'm inexplicably experiencing what it's like to be an ancestor of the Cao Clan, it's really great!"
Afterwards, the girl in the white dress led them up the golden stairs to the second floor of the Treasure Gathering Pavilion.
Compared to the first floor, this area has more display stands covered by crystal glass, and the items inside are also quite different.
Just as the girl in the white dress was about to say something, Cao Yu suddenly raised his arm and shouted.
"Dear students, tonight all your expenses are on me! Don't hold back, rip them off!"
"Don't say what you want, just buy it. Don't worry about not having enough money."
Upon hearing this, the girl in the white dress and the girls downstairs in gold skirts all changed their expressions slightly, their eyes becoming fervent.
Subtly, the girl in the white dress seemed to have become even more respectful towards Cao Yu.
As she prepared to leave, she bowed deeply, showing considerable dedication to her career.
Cao Yu nodded with great satisfaction.
Dai Huabin and his group said loudly, "Thank you, Young Master Cao. We won't stand on ceremony then."
However, Xiao Xiao tried to dissuade him, saying, " Brother Yu, so many people will have to spend a lot of money. Don't you feel bad about it?"
Wang Dong patted Cao Yu on the shoulder, then looked at Xiao Xiao and said.
" Xiao Xiao, don't worry about this guy. He has plenty of money."
Cao Yu nodded and said, "Go ahead and buy as much as you like. This amount of money is nothing to me. Don't worry, I can afford it."
Since there's Tenfold Cashback purchases, I'll never lose out.
Hahaha! I'll have to come to these places often from now on.
"Hmm, we need to give it a name to remember it by. What should we call it?"
"Then I'll choose this one. First day's record: Visiting Treasure Gathering Pavilion."
(End of this chapter)