Douluo: Martial Soul White Tiger, I am the White Emperor of Heaven

Chapter 266 Earth Vein Core, Bibi Dong
Clearly, someone who can become the manager of Qibao Auction House must be a shrewd individual.

Although Ning Rongrong did not inform him in advance that she had suddenly come to Tiandou City and specifically asked for the purpose of finding a top-grade earth-attribute treasure, the manager seemed to have already seen through her intentions.

Therefore, the manager turned his attention to Dai Chengfeng and introduced him to the unique features of this ore.

"Your Highness, please look..."

"This object is called the 'Earth Vein Core'. It is not as simple as a natural mineral. It is a rare object formed by the essence of the earth after thousands of years of sedimentation in a special environment deep in the earth veins."

"According to the records in the treasure vault, it has a very strong auxiliary effect on the cultivation of earth attribute soul masters, especially in consolidating their foundation and condensing their soul power."

"Moreover, by nurturing this core with soul power over a long period of time, the wearer's sense of 'gravity control' can be subtly enhanced, allowing them to comprehend the power of mountains while remaining still."

"When using earth-attribute soul skills, whether it is a defensive barrier or an earthquake impact, the presence of earth adds a sense of solemnity and weight, making it more powerful and stable. It is an excellent aid for consolidating the foundation and making steady progress."

The manager's presentation was fluent and well-organized, clearly explaining the value and purpose of the items.

After the introduction, he clasped his hands in front of him, bowed slightly, turned his gaze to Ning Rongrong, and said respectfully:
“Young Miss, this item meets your requirements. Among the top-tier earth-attribute items in our inventory, none can surpass it.”

"Please check, are you satisfied?"

Ning Rongrong didn't even bother to examine the earth vein core closely. Her head was already turned away, her bright eyes fixed on Dai Chengfeng, and she eagerly asked:
"Dai Chengfeng, I've brought you the things!"

"This stone sounds pretty powerful, judging from what this fat guy said. Here, it has the earth attribute you wanted!"

Are you...are you satisfied?

Her tone carried a hint of self-satisfaction, along with a subtle nervousness, as if Dai Chengfeng's word "satisfied" was the greatest affirmation for her. Her little thoughts were clearly written on her face.

I've accomplished something for you. My abilities as the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School are quite impressive, aren't they?

Clearly, it's a child's mentality.

Dai Chengfeng did not answer directly. Instead, he took a deep breath and forcibly shifted his attention away from the incredibly powerful dragon core in his storage soul tool, which was enough to open a second soul core.

He stepped forward, his gaze falling on the yellowish-brown "earth vein core," and with a slight movement of his spiritual power, he sensed the steady and vast power within it.

Although he didn't care about consolidating his foundation and refining his soul power, after all, he didn't have an earth-attribute martial soul.

However, this ley line core is indeed as the manager said, pure and profound, full of the earth's inclusiveness and power.

This is much better than the earth-attribute treasure he originally hoped for.

"I just don't know if it will be warm enough to grow the fifth leaf of the Four Symbols and Five Elements Lotus?"

After all, the Four Symbols Five Elements Lotus is the finest among the finest immortal herbs, and its requirements for attributes are exceptionally high...

The lotus leaves, which possess both ice and fire attributes, grow by absorbing the power of ice and fire from the Yin-Yang Well.

The metallic lotus leaves only managed to grow after years of absorbing the ultimate metal from Dai Chengfeng's body.

The wood element is even more luxurious.

It's unknown how much essence of immortal herbs it absorbed before it successfully grew.

Now, only this earth-elemental lotus leaf remains...

Regardless of the circumstances, Ning Rongrong had clearly put her heart into it, so Dai Chengfeng reached out and took the wooden box.

It was indeed heavy when I held it, like holding a small mountain.

Looking at the contents of the box, he exclaimed, "Satisfied! Very satisfied!"

Then, he raised his head, looked directly into Ning Rongrong's eyes, a smile playing on his lips, and spoke in a low, solemn voice:
“Miss Ning, I, Dai Chengfeng, will remember this generous gift.”

"If you ever need my help, just let me know!"

Upon hearing the word "satisfied," Ning Rongrong's face instantly brightened again, and she raised her chin slightly. "Hmph, as long as I'm satisfied! I told you long ago that I'm a woman of my word!"

Seeing Ning Rongrong's proud and smug little face, Dai Chengfeng found it amusing, but he accepted the favor. This "Earth Vein Core" had indeed far exceeded his expectations, and this favor was quite significant.

He solemnly placed the wooden box containing the earth vein core into his storage soul tool, along with the dragon pill whose attribute was currently unknown.

"I have other matters to attend to. My father wants me to return to the sect as soon as possible. You can go ahead and do your work, but don't forget what you promised me!"

"Don't worry, I never break my word," Dai Chengfeng nodded in promise.

"Well!"

Ning Rongrong raised her head slightly, stopped lingering, and turned away with light steps, like a victorious little princess.

Ning Fengyuan nodded to Dai Chengfeng and then followed.

Soon, Dai Chengfeng watched Ning Rongrong and Ning Fengyuan disappear outside the gate, shook his head, and prepared to return to his hotel to study the two treasures carefully.

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Before long, Dai Chengfeng had returned to the hotel.

The second floor of the hotel.

Dai Chengfeng gently pushed open his door, but the scene inside made him pause slightly.

Inside the room, sunlight streamed in through the window, casting a graceful and solitary silhouette against the windowpane.

Today, Bibidon was not wearing her papal robes that symbolized supreme power, but rather a simple and fitted everyday outfit that made her figure appear even taller.

She sat quietly on the dark red velvet sofa by the window, a glass of red wine on the low table to her right. Judging from the decreasing amount of wine in the bottle, she had been waiting for quite some time.

Just then, the clouds dispersed, and golden sunlight slanted across half of her face, making her peerless beauty appear as cold as jade, noble and untouched by dust.

However, the faint, almost imperceptible weariness between her brows revealed that she was not truly as unmoved as a statue.

Her gaze was fixed on the window, but Dai Chengfeng instinctively knew that her senses had already covered the entire corridor, waiting only for his return.

At that moment, upon hearing the door open, Bibi Dong slowly turned her head.

His amethyst-like eyes, still like cold stars in the sunlight, fell precisely on Dai Chengfeng's face.

"came back?"

Her voice was cold and flat, revealing no emotional fluctuations.

Dai Chengfeng gently closed the door behind him, shutting out all the noise from the outside world.

"Yes, teacher, I'm back."

Dai Chengfeng answered gently and took a few steps closer.

He stopped beside the sofa, leaned slightly forward, looked into Bibi Dong's eyes, and asked directly without beating around the bush:

"How long have you been waiting?"

Bibi Dong's expression remained detached and otherworldly, as if nothing in the world could stir her emotions.

"Not long."

She uttered only three words casually, without even explaining why she was waiting for him there.

But this deliberate detachment, in this moment and place, serves as clear evidence.

(End of this chapter)