Douluo Continent: I ushered in this era

That location is the location of the "Mengguan Beef" shop.

"Let's go take a look." Xie Xie hurriedly ran over there, with the others following behind.

Chu Ci slapped his forehead, realizing he'd been having so much fun he'd forgotten about it.

The stove in front of the stewed beef shop had been overturned, and the earthenware pots were lying on the ground, shattered into pieces. Beef broth was spilled all over the ground, and the rich aroma of meat filled the air with steam, leaving the ground a mess.

Uncle Li collapsed at the shop entrance, blood flowing from the corner of his mouth, and one eye swollen. His face was filled with grief and anger.

Three burly men stood at the entrance of the shop. One of them was bald and had his arms bare despite the cold weather, with dragon tattoos on them.

The other two were also tall and imposing, with fierce expressions that made them look like bad people.

The leader was Guanglong, who usually did all sorts of evil deeds by relying on his older brother Guangbiao, who was the captain of the East Sea City Mech Brigade.

After learning the details of the incident, Tang Wulin and Xie Xie rushed to stop Guanglong, but Guanglong's martial soul, Ironclad Dragon, was thick-skinned and tough, and he was also a second-ring Great Soul Master, so Tang Wulin and the others couldn't break through his defenses at all.

Guanglong withstood Xie Xie's light blade, clenched his fists, knocked Tang Wulin away, and attacked Gu Yue.

Gu Yue used earth element to raise an earthen wall, but it was easily smashed by the Light Dragon. The Light Dragon's claws continued their momentum and grabbed at Gu Yue.

"Hmph," a cold snort rang out at this critical moment. A silver longsword, enveloped in wind element, suddenly appeared. The sword's extreme speed meant that before the light dragon could react, its body was pierced through by the sword.

Gu Yue looked up and saw Chu Ci standing in front of her. He wasn't tall, but he exuded a sense of security.

Chu Ci recalled the silver longsword and turned around to ask Gu Yue with concern if she was injured.

Chu Ci breathed a sigh of relief after receiving confirmation that Gu Yue was alright. Turning around, he saw the severely injured Guang Long being quickly carried away by his underlings.

Xie Xie helped the injured Tang Wulin over, gritting his teeth as he said, "Damn it! Those bastards got away."

"Don't worry, if my wind sword pierces through you, you'll be crippled even if you don't die." Chu Ci's expression was cold and stern.

"Hmph, it's too good for him to live," Xie Xie continued, still seething with resentment.

After this incident, everyone lost interest in sightseeing and hurriedly returned to school.

The promotion tournament continued on the second day, with Class 3 of Grade 1 facing off against Class 5 of Grade 1.

As expected, even though their opponents all possessed flying martial souls, Tang Wulin and his companions still defeated them with overwhelming force.

In the afternoon, just like in the original story, Guangbiao caused trouble at Donghai Academy.

The four gathered together to discuss how to deal with the situation. Chu Ci grabbed Xie Xie, who was about to rush out, and calmly said, "The leader outside is a six-ring Soul Emperor. We can't handle him on our own."

"What should we do then?" Tang Wulin asked.

"Find Teacher Wu. Teacher Wu is very strong and can definitely handle Guang Biao," Chu Ci calmly analyzed.

“I also think we should find a dance teacher,” Gu Yue agreed.

After discussing their plan, the group went to Wu Changkong's office and told him the whole story.

“You’ll only cause me trouble,” Wu Changkong said coldly, then got up and left the office.

"...But I have the biggest fist, so I'm going to take my men and leave. Let's see who can stop me." Guang Biao shouted at the academy gate.

"A murderer must pay with blood." Guang Biao's eyes were bloodshot. He thought of his younger brother in the hospital bed, and of what the doctor had told him: although his life had been saved, Guang Long would probably never be able to get out of bed again. Only a healing-type Soul Master of level 80 or above could cure Guang Long.

However, high-level healing-type soul masters are rare, and they are all honored guests of major powers, so he simply cannot invite them.

A cold voice rang out from the direction of Donghai Academy, "I also hate reasoning the most; I prefer fists."

Before everyone's eyes, another person appeared in front of them.

A woman in a white robe, with long, lake-blue hair cascading down her back, and dark green eyes that shone with a bright and pure light, stood there proudly, making the surrounding temperature seem to drop.

Guangbiao felt it most clearly. The moment this person appeared, the powerful aura he had just gathered seemed to have crashed into an iceberg and scattered everywhere.

"Teacher Wu, it's Teacher Wu..." Students from Donghai Academy exclaimed in surprise.

"Who are you?" Guang Biao narrowed his eyes, his aura continuing to rise.

Wu Changkong said calmly, "These four students you're looking for are my students. If you beat me, you can continue; if you lose, get out."

His voice was cold and devoid of any emotional fluctuation, as if everything he said was simply a matter of course.

"Hahahaha! Good, it's been a long time since anyone has spoken to me like that. I'll have to think twice." Although Guangbiao was laughing, he was furious inside.

With the Light-Blowing Martial Soul possessing him, Wu Changkong also summoned his own Heavenly Frost Sword Martial Soul.

Just like in the original story, Guang Biao was defeated by Wu Changkong without any chance to fight back.

Clad in white robes and wielding a blue sword, amidst the icy chill of the sky, Chu Ci gazed at Wu Changkong's aloof figure and sighed, "He is indeed handsome!"

In the distance, Chu Ci was on the phone, “...Yes, that’s it. Unauthorized transfer of the mecha squad to blockade Donghai Academy is enough reason to impeach Guang Biao. Dad, get ready to place the people we’ve trained there.”

“Furthermore,” a ruthless glint flashed in Chu Ci’s eyes, “we must thoroughly investigate Guangbiao and Guanglong, and make them pay the price for their past actions.”

"Son, don't worry, I'll handle it perfectly for you, and this kind of situation will never happen again in the mecha squadron," Chu Tiannan assured him on the other end of the phone.

"Okay, that's settled then, I'm hanging up," Chu Ci said.

Chapter 16 Participating in the Auction

On the second day of the promotion tournament, Tang Wulin and his two friends successfully defeated Class 3 of the first grade.

After dinner, Xie Xie took Tang Wulin to the Donghai City Auction House.

When Tang Wulin learned about the price of the spiritual fruit he needed and the required qualifications, he was about to go back to prepare.

"Wu Lin, Xie Xie," a familiar voice came from behind. Tang Wu Lin and Xie Xie turned around and saw Chu Ci, Gu Yue, and a boy they didn't recognize.

"What are you two doing sneaking here?" Gu Yue asked suspiciously.

Chu Ci remained silent. He knew that Tang Wulin already knew about the Golden Dragon King sealed within him and had come here to find rare and precious materials to absorb the power of the first seal.

Xie Xie immediately retorted, "We came here openly and honestly. Besides, before asking others what they're doing, shouldn't you first explain why you're here?"

“There’s an auction here tonight, and Chu Ci invited me to attend,” Gu Yue replied, raising her head.

Xie Xie stared wide-eyed at Chu Ci and said, "Chu Ci, why do you always call on Gu Yue for everything? You haven't actually fallen for her, have you?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Ci didn't react, but Gu Yue blushed.

Just as Gu Yue was about to lash out, Xie Xie immediately hid behind Tang Wulin and reminded him, "This is an auction house; fighting is not allowed."

Gu Yue had no choice but to extinguish the flames in her hands and said fiercely to Xie Xie, "I'll teach you a lesson when we get back to school."

Chu Ci squeezed Gu Yue's small hand and said with a smile, "Since we've run into each other, let's go to the auction together."

After Chu Ci presented the auction invitation, a waiter led Chu Ci and the others to the auction's private room.

On the way, Chu Ci introduced her friend Bai Tianzhe to Tang Wulin and the others. Tang Wulin secretly thought to himself, "How come Chu Ci's friend is even more expressionless than Teacher Wu?"

The auction was held on the fourth floor, and a waiter led everyone into VIP room number nine.

This is a room of approximately 200 square meters. The interior is decorated in an extremely luxurious style, with various ornaments made of jade, pearls, and other precious stones that are clearly very expensive.

There were also three large sofas in the room, made of an unknown animal hide with exceptionally soft brown fur. Sitting on them, one felt a sense of comfort that seemed to sink into them, yet they also provided excellent support.

On the jade table, various drinks, wines, and food were laid out.

The room is rectangular, with one long wall completely crystal clear, allowing a clear view outside. This is a special type of soul-guided glass that prevents outsiders from seeing inside, and can even stop Soul Masters at the Soul Douluo level from spying on it.

Tang Wulin looked at the luxurious room with amazement in his eyes, especially when he was eating fresh fruit and sitting on the soft sofa. He couldn't help but wonder if this was the life of the upper class!

Xie Xie was also quite shocked. The auction on the fourth floor of the auction house was not something that ordinary people could enter. Even wealthy families like Xie Xie's could not enter.

A short while later, the auction began, and a voluptuous and beautiful auctioneer walked onto the stage.

The auctioneer announced in a melodious voice, "Welcome, distinguished guests, to the Donghai Auction. Today, we will be presenting five precious items for your enjoyment."

As soon as the auctioneer finished speaking, a waiter carried a tray covered with a red cloth onto the stage and placed it on the central display stand.

The auctioneer gently lifted the red cloth, revealing a small, round, shield-shaped soul tool.

"This is the trigger-activated level 8 soul tool, Heavenly Net Protection, which can automatically withstand five attacks at the Soul Douluo level."

Chu Ci knew that this soul tool was a replica of a level nine defensive soul tool from the East Sea Legion.

"It's going so well right from the start. This auction looks like it's going to be interesting." Chu Ci sat up slightly.

"Starting price: three million Federal Credits. Each bid must be at least one hundred thousand Federal Credits. If no one raises the bid within one minute of the initial bid, the auction is complete."

"The auction now begins!"

Chu Ci looked at Gu Yue and Bai Tianzhe beside her and asked, "Does either of you want it?"

"This is the highest-level auction in Donghai City in recent years. Once this opportunity is gone, it won't come again."

Bai Tianzhe remained silent, for he never asked anything of Chu Ci. Gu Yue was also silent; as the Silver Dragon King, she actually looked down on the items at the auction, and was only there to accompany Chu Ci.

Chu Ci shook his head helplessly, thought for a moment, and then said through the bidding device in the private room, "Four million!"

But soon someone raised the price again, "Four million five hundred thousand."

"Five million five hundred thousand," Chu Ci said without blinking, adding another million.

"Five and a half million for the first time,"

"Five and a half million for the second time," the auctioneer announced loudly on the stage.

"Five and a half million for the third time, congratulations to the esteemed guest in room number nine for winning the Heavenly Protection."

With a single decisive blow, Chu Ci successfully secured the Heavenly Net Protection.

Of the next three items auctioned, Chu Ci only acquired a thousand-year-old top-grade Autumn Spirit Flower, a rare and precious natural treasure that greatly benefits spiritual power.

"Next up is the grand finale of this auction." The beautiful auctioneer took a deep breath, turned around, and lifted the red cloth behind her. "The Twin Crystals of Sun and Moon."

Looking at the two pieces of red and white metal blending together on the screen, Chu Ci's breathing quickened and his eyes burned with fervor. This was his true purpose for coming to the auction.

Twin crystals of the sun and moon are divided into sun crystal and moon crystal, two metals that coexist and are inseparable.

The conditions for the birth of this metal are extremely demanding. It must be nourished by both the most yang and the most yin elements simultaneously, and the two forces must reach a perfect balance for the Sun and Moon Twin Crystal to be born.

This makes the Sun and Moon Twin Crystal a very rare and top-tier material, the most suitable battle armor metal for twin martial soul masters.

The essence of the Sun and Moon Twin Crystals, which share the same origin but different forms, is extremely similar to that of Twin Martial Souls. It can endow a Martial Soul with the attributes of the Sun and the Moon respectively, perfectly unleashing the power of the two Martial Souls. It can also merge the two Martial Souls to unleash a Martial Soul Fusion Technique.

Of course, the Twin Sun and Moon Crystals can separate the two metals to create two sets of battle armor. The Soul Masters who wield the two sets of battle armor can also unleash their Martial Soul Fusion Technique.

"Sun and Moon Twin Crystals, starting price 20 million Federal Credits, each bid must be at least 100,000 Federal Credits."

"Now, the bidding begins!"