Douluo Continent: The True Body and Blood Soul, Starting from Blacksmithing

Chapter 130 is here, but there's a condition.

As for why it was "twice", that goes back to the morning of the next day.

The main reason was that Lin Yu had consumed too much energy absorbing the soul bone, coupled with Bibi Dong's exploitation, which caused him to fall into a deep sleep for an entire night.

When he woke up the next day, he found that Bibi Dong was still lying next to him, not leaving early as usual.

This was the first time Lin Yu had ever seen Bibi Dong asleep.

Her usual aloof and icy demeanor completely vanished in her sleep. Her brows relaxed, her eyelashes drooped slightly, and her breathing was calm and long. She looked as serene as a painting.

Sunlight streamed in through the cracks in the window, falling on her fair profile and casting a soft halo.

Lin Yu couldn't help but watch.

He couldn't resist and once again narrowly escaped death.

After the matter of absorbing the soul bone came to an end, the deal between Lin Yu and the Spirit Hall regarding the Spirit Forging quota was also finalized.

This incident caused quite a stir among the higher-ups of the Spirit Hall, but the specific details of the transaction were kept strictly confidential and were unknown to the outside world.

However, some information still leaked out.

Subsequently, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and the Haotian Sect seized the opportunity to monopolize the two Spirit Forging slots released by Lin Yu.

However, none of the three organizations offered soul bones of ten thousand years or higher in exchange; instead, they chose to exchange other equivalent resources for a spot.

The Blue Lightning Overlord Sect provided some ancient medicinal herbs.

It is said to be related to the dragon transformation secrets of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family, which can improve physical strength. The oldest one is said to be close to 20,000 years old.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School provides a mineral vein containing rare ores.

The mine is located in the mountainous area where the Heavenly Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire meet, and it mainly produces a rare metal called "Flowing Light Iron".

Ning Fengzhi is always generous, and the value of this mine is roughly estimated to be no less than a ten-thousand-year-old soul bone.

The situation was rather unique for the Haotian Sect, as only Tang Yuehua stepped forward to sell a portion of Yuexuan's shares.

Yuexuan is the most prestigious academy of etiquette in Tiandou City, wielding immense influence in the upper echelons of the Tiandou Empire, and its shares are naturally quite valuable.

As for why the three closely allied sects only monopolized two spots, we'll have to ask the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect what they were thinking.

Of the four spots, the Spirit Hall took one, the three upper sects and three families shared two, and the last one was auctioned off outside.

During this period, the outside world has been discussing Lin Yu, this young master craftsman, who has once again become the focus of public opinion.

Spies from various factions roamed the streets and alleys of Tiandou City, trying to gather more information about Lin Yu.

Some people envied him, some were jealous, and some secretly plotted how to get in touch with this young master craftsman.

But in Lin Yu's little courtyard, it was a completely different scene.

Peaceful and tranquil times, calm and serene.

As for who is bearing the burden, that's a really hard question to answer.

On this day, Lin Yu was sitting in front of the blacksmith's workbench, staring blankly at the two pieces of metal that Qian Daoliu had sent him.

Just then, the door to the forging room was pushed open, and Xue Qinghe strode in.

His expression wasn't good; his brows were slightly furrowed, his lips were pursed into a line, and his tone was clearly displeased.

"You specifically requested that the fiancée of the Third Prince of the Star Luo Empire be sent here?"

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Upon hearing Xue Qinghe's words, Lin Yu immediately snapped out of her daze, her eyes lighting up: "She's here?"

Seeing that bright look on his face made Xue Qinghe feel a little uneasy.

Xue Qinghe took a deep breath, suppressing his inexplicable displeasure, and said expressionlessly, "She's here. However, the Xingluo royal family has a request."

Seeing Xue Qinghe's displeased expression, Lin Yu also became a little annoyed. He put down the iron ingot in his hand, turned around, crossed his arms, and looked at Xue Qinghe.

"Right now, how many powerful forces are willing to send their descendants to me with money? There's a long queue, and it's impossible to get a turn. So why is it that when it comes to those people from the Star Luo Empire, they're making demands?"

Seeing Lin Yu's indignant expression, Xue Qinghe pursed his lips unhappily, but still told her the Star Luo Empire's demands in detail.

"The Star Luo Empire wants you to publicly humiliate Zhu Zhuqing in order to prevent you from supporting Dai Mubai in vying for the Star Luo throne."

At this point, Xue Qinghe blinked her beautiful big eyes and stared intently at Lin Yu, trying to see what his attitude was.

Lin Yu was stunned when he heard the Star Luo Empire's request.

No? What is that?

Have those people from the Star Luo Empire lost their minds? What kind of bizarre request is this?

The level of shock was no less than when Bibi Dong seduced him in the carriage.

Lin Yu shook her head, trying to shake that unpleasant memory out of her mind, and looked at Xue Qinghe with disbelief.

"No, are those people from the Star Luo Empire out of their minds? Why would they make such a request?"

Seeing no expectation, excitement, or any other suspicious expression on Lin Yu's face made Xue Qinghe feel a little better.

As for Lin Yu's question, Xue Qinghe, who had experienced normal negotiations, could indeed offer some explanation. He organized his thoughts and said, "The third prince of Xingluo, Dai Mubai, escaped from the Xingluo Empire some time ago. At first, the Xingluo royal family just thought that he didn't want to get involved in the royal family's conflicts and wanted to hide away in peace, so they didn't pay much attention to him and let him wander around outside."

"But now, the situation is different. Dai Mubai is now involved with you, and the Star Luo royal family can't figure out your strengths or limits. They're afraid you'll secretly support Dai Mubai in his bid for the throne. Therefore, they need to put Dai Mubai through a test of obedience."

Having spent a long time with Lin Yu, Xue Qinghe had become quite adept at using these new terms.

"What they want to test is very simple: whether Dai Mubai has truly given up the fight for the throne, or is preparing to participate in the fight for the Star Luo throne with your help."

"The test will be conducted by having you humiliate Zhu Zhuqing. If Dai Mubai remains unmoved when he sees his fiancée being humiliated in public, it means he truly has no desire to compete for the throne and his heart is dead. If Dai Mubai becomes emotional because his fiancée is humiliated and even tries to stop it, it means he still has something to hold onto and may very well use your power to return to the Star Luo Empire and compete for the throne in the future."

After Xue Qinghe finished speaking, he quietly looked at Lin Yu, waiting for him to give his opinion.

Upon hearing about the Star Luo Empire's scheme, Lin Yu couldn't help but curl his lip, his face filled with disdain.

"The Star Luo royal family has really pulled a fast one. They want me to be the villain, to test Dai Mubai's attitude. They get the benefits, and I'll take the blame!"

Seeing that Xue Qinghe did not continue speaking, Lin Yu was taken aback.

"No, is there absolutely no benefit for the Star Luo Empire in making me the villain?"

Upon hearing Lin Yu ask about the "benefits," Xue Qinghe blinked, a strange expression appearing on his face—a rare occurrence.

"It's a good thing. No matter what Dai Mubai's final attitude is, Zhu Zhuqing is yours."

Lin Yu was completely bewildered upon hearing this so-called "benefit".

No, is that right?

He specially invited Zhu Zhuqing over because he wanted to witness the Martial Soul Fusion Technique between Zhu Zhuqing and Dai Mubai!

But now that the Star Luo royal family has done this, they're making me publicly humiliate Zhu Zhuqing? What's the point of researching then!

No, I guess the "humiliation" the Star Luo Empire wants is not quite the same as what I imagined!