Douluo: The blue phoenix cries loudly, and the wind whistles through the air

When it came to his expertise, Zhao Chenggong suddenly became enthusiastic and talked a lot in one breath, regardless of whether Wu Qi could understand him.

"Thanks to Changde College's coastal location, we have ample testing grounds for our soul tools. Through testing, we have identified several feasible solutions and verified the reliability of various soul tools."

Wu Qi simply nodded slightly, without expressing his opinion.

As he spoke, he stood up and said, "It's getting late. I had already eaten dinner when you two arrived, so I won't keep you any longer."

The first negotiation almost failed, but Wu Qi did not force the issue. Letting the other party out of the way would have an unexpected effect.

Ma Benming sighed softly, then smiled and said, "I apologize, Earl. We were being presumptuous."

Wu Qi waved his hand, "Take care, you two Soul Saints. When I have time, I will personally visit Changde Academy."

Ma Benming was slightly startled, but he smiled and said, "Then the two of us will await your good news, Earl."

Leaving the hotel, Zhao Chenggong's expression was grave. "Dean Ma, that Earl is no ordinary person. He could see through our strength at a glance. Either he has a stronger backer, or he himself is that stronger person."

The two men came here only to test Wu Qi's strength and weakness.

It would be best if we could reach an agreement, but even if we couldn't, as long as we confirmed that the other party was truly capable, that would be fine.

Ma Benming couldn't help but sigh, "That Earl looks to be only in his early twenties. Even if he takes good care of himself, he's probably only in his thirties at most. He's truly young and promising."

"Old Zhao, you have to listen to me on this matter. If we serve this official well, we might be transferred back to the Royal Academy and won't have to stay in this godforsaken, barren place."

in the room.

Wu Qingtian walked out of the closet carrying a takeout container.

When Ma Benming and his companion arrived, he had just returned and had no choice but to hide.

"My lord, didn't you want to see them? Why did you refuse their invitation?"

Wu Qingtian deliberately hid himself to create an opportunity for the other party to have dinner, but Wu Qi flatly refused.

Wu Qi smiled faintly and said, "Zhao Chenggong is alright, but Ma Benming is no pushover. If we act too eager, we'll lose the initiative, which will be detrimental to the negotiations."

"Put the lunchbox down and eat with us. Don't be shy. When the time is right, we will visit Changde College."

……

Over the next few days, Wu Qi went to the auction house.

Firstly, he wanted to see if the auction house had any treasures he desired. Secondly, he wanted to sell some medicinal herbs to raise a large amount of funds.

Three days later, a low-key yet luxurious carriage drove out of the hotel.

These days, the hotel has only received one distinguished guest, Wu Qi. The moment the hotel leaves, it is noticed by spies from various forces, who quickly send the news back.

Inside Changde College.

To welcome this important guest, Ma Benming, along with a group of teachers, stood at the entrance of the academy to greet him.

……

Wu Qingtian couldn't drive, and Wu Qi didn't want to hire a driver. Under his mental control, the horses pulling the carriage were exceptionally docile, heading towards Changde Academy in the direction he indicated.

Wu Qingtian sat in front of the car, feeling the envious glances from the crowd on the street. His emotions remained calm; he knew clearly in his heart that these envious looks were not for him.

Wu Qi took in all of this and felt a growing fondness for him.

The carriage soon arrived at Changde College, and with the enthusiastic support of Ma Benming and others, the group marched in a grand procession toward the Soul Guidance Department's experimental building.

During this time, many trainees cast their gazes at him.

Changde Academy is more like a combination of intermediate and advanced Soul Master academies, with Soul Masters at levels 10-15 and Soul Venerables at levels 30-16.

"Isn't that Wu Qingtian? How did he end up with that important person when he was just begging on the street?"

"You're ignorant, aren't you? That outfit is a butler's uniform. Wu Qingtian is that important person's butler, how could Wu Qingtian become that important person's butler?"

There are not many academies on the Sun and Moon Continent, and most students come from all over the continent to improve their strength.

The city of Luehai is far from the center of the mainland and is relatively desolate, while these students are all teenagers with great energy.

When he had nothing to do, he would provoke those who had nowhere to go in the city.

Wu Qingtian, whom they used to ridicule at will, has now become the butler of an important person, and is treated with respect by their dean. How can they accept this?

……

Soul Guidance Device Research Lab.

The students of the Soul Guidance Department are busy assembling their respective Soul Guidance Devices.

From the nearby testing grounds, the sounds of soul-guided devices could be heard from time to time.

In the present-day Sun Moon Continent, the technology of soul tools is far less advanced than it would be ten thousand years from now. Currently, soul tools are more of a supplementary combat tool for soul masters, rather than their primary means of combat; attacks still rely mainly on the user's own martial soul.

However, with the assistance of a soul tool, a mid-level Great Soul Master of average talent has already possessed combat power comparable to a low-level Soul Master. This is the enhancement brought by the soul tool.

On the Douluo Continent, Soul Masters are generally powerful. With the help of Soul Tools, they are not only capable of fighting beyond their level, but also difficult to find opponents within the same level, which shows the power of Soul Tools.

After a while of touring, at Ma Benming's insistence, Zhao Chenggong reluctantly led Wu Qi to see his ultimate weapon—a strangely shaped tower-like soul tool.

According to Zhao Chenggong, this soul tool is at the peak of the eighth rank, touching the threshold of a ninth-rank soul tool. If activated by a Soul Douluo powerhouse at full power, it can suppress any soul master below the title of Douluo.

However, Zhao Chenggong's abilities are limited, and this soul tool is only an outer shell. If he had the support of funds and rare metals, he might actually be able to complete it in his lifetime.

His words and actions clearly revealed his desire for Wu Qi to sponsor him.

After the tour, the group went to the reception room.

Ma Benming chuckled and said, "My Lord Earl, I'm not bragging, but on this continent, when it comes to soul tool technology, the two imperial academies of the two great empires can be ranked first and second; and the third place belongs exclusively to our Changde Academy."

Zhao Chenggong's Soul Master level has reached the seventh rank, but he lacks the materials and money to forge a famous seventh-rank Soul Tool, so his Soul Master level has not improved for a long time.

Wu Qi spoke up, "I personally greatly admire the strength of your esteemed academy's Soul Masters. However, what I require is somewhat unusual. I wonder if your academy can grant me that request?"

Ma Benming chuckled and said, "Sir, you jest. Everything in this world has a price tag; it just depends on whether the buyer can offer something tempting."

Wu Qi neither agreed nor disagreed, and then stated his requirements, "I need soul tool technology, blueprints and theories for levels one to six, the more comprehensive the better. You can name your price for this. For levels seven and above, estimate the value of each blueprint based on its comprehensive dimensions." (End of Chapter)