Douluo Continent III Haotian Wulin

Dragon Spirit Grass, ten years old, a rare plant. Starting bid: 260,000 Federal Dollars. Estimated final price: 300,000 to 350,000 Federal Dollars.

Crystal peach, 20 to 30 years old, a nourishing and health-promoting spiritual fruit. Starting bid: 150,000 Federal Dollars. Estimated final price: 180,000 to 210,000 Federal Dollars.

After looking at just a few items, Tang Wulin was already somewhat stunned.

too expensive.

These things, which he considered almost legendary, were quietly displayed here in transparent alloy cabinets, with clear numbers labeled next to them. But it was these numbers that made him realize for the first time how far he was from the truly good things in this world.

He slowly walked into the rows of display cases, his eyes scanning each and every sign.

Finally, he stopped in an area near the very back of the exhibition area.

found it.

Ice Crystal Fruit, 30 years old, a rare ice-attribute spiritual fruit that nourishes ice-attribute martial souls and has a certain effect on enhancing soul power. Starting bid: 180,000 Federal Credits. Estimated final price: 220,000 to 250,000 Federal Credits.

Crimson Flame Fruit, forty years old, a rare fire-attribute spiritual fruit that nourishes fire-attribute martial souls and has a certain effect on enhancing soul power. Starting bid: 160,000 Federal Credits. Estimated final price: 200,000 to 230,000 Federal Credits.

The Ice Crystal Fruit is pale blue all over, only the size of a longan. It looks like a sliver of shimmering moonlight sealed by ice, slightly translucent under the light, with a faint milky white halo flowing inside.

The Crimson Flame Fruit is dark red with tiny golden specks scattered on its peel. It is slightly larger than the Ice Crystal Fruit and, when placed quietly in the display case, gives the illusion of a subtle warmth.

Tang Wulin stared at them, a slight tremor running through his heart.

They really exist.

This made him believe even more of what had happened last night.

However—the years are not enough.

Thirty or forty years is still a long way from a hundred years.

"This is it."

Xie Xie had somehow come over again and stood next to Tang Wulin, following his gaze to look inside.

"These are the Ice Crystal Fruit and the Crimson Flame Fruit."

Tang Wulin said in a low voice, "But this isn't a hundred-year-old one."

Xie Xie replied matter-of-factly, "Of course not. How could there be century-old spirit fruits in the first-floor display area? What's displayed here are all ordinary auction items. True century-old fruits should be on the second floor, or even higher."

Tang Wulin immediately turned to look at him.

Why can't we go to the second floor?

Xie Xie said, "Because you need to be qualified."

"The second floor of the auction house isn't a place you can just go up to. You either need to pay a deposit and obtain bidding qualifications, or you need to be a level three or higher professional to enter and visit directly."

Tang Wulin's heart stirred.

"How much is the deposit?"

Xie Xie didn't answer immediately, but instead glanced at him first.

"Wu Lin, you didn't come here today just to take a look, did you?"

Tang Wulin paused for a moment.

"Don't ask anymore, just tell me."

Xie Xie frowned, still staring at him.

Tang Wulin could only add, "I can't lie to you, but I can't tell you about this right now either. If you don't tell me, I'll go ask you myself."

As he spoke, he actually turned around and pretended to leave.

"Alright, alright." Xie Xie grabbed him and pulled him back. "Ten thousand."

"The second tier requires a deposit of 100,000 Federal Credits. The third tier requires 1 million. And the deposits will be even higher for higher tiers. Moreover, the deposits are non-refundable."

No refund.

Upon hearing those two words, Tang Wulin's heart sank.

He wasn't short of 100,000 Federal Credits. He had indeed saved up some money over the past few months through forging missions. The problem was, he wasn't going to use the 100,000 to buy anything; he was only buying a qualification to enter the second level.

This is far too extravagant for him now.

But in the next instant, he remembered Xie Xie's words, "professionals of level three or above."

"Thank you, Xie." Tang Wulin asked in a low voice, "Anyone who's a level three professional is fine?"

"Of course." Xie Xie nodded. "Level 3 professionals are already considered elites. For us Soul Masters, that corresponds to the Great Soul Master level. But you're still a long way from level 20, while I'm almost there."

Soul Masters are still far from being qualified.

But he is more than just a Soul Master.

He was also a blacksmith.

Tang Wulin's eyes lit up slightly.

According to the blacksmith system, a thousand forgings is the threshold for a level three blacksmith. However, because Mang Tian has always been unwilling for him to reveal his full forging skills too early, he has not actually participated in the level three blacksmith assessment until now.

But if I could become a level three blacksmith...

Then it's not just a matter of getting to the second floor.

The rewards for the tasks will be higher, and I will be exposed to more things. I won't have to be like I am now, unable to even get through a door.

Seeing the change in his expression, Xie Xie's tone became more serious.

"Wu Lin, is something wrong? If you need help, just say so. I'll definitely help if I can."

Tang Wulin felt a warmth in his heart, but still shook his head.

"I'm fine."

He paused for a moment, then a slight smile returned to his face.

"Let's not talk about that now. Since we're already here, let's go check out other places."

He did not elaborate further.

It wasn't that he didn't trust Xie Xie and Gu Yue, but rather that this matter was too big and too dangerous. He couldn't tell anyone before he had a clear understanding of the situation.

The main purpose of today's trip was simply to familiarize myself with the place and its features.

Now that it's confirmed that the Ice Crystal Fruit and the Crimson Flame Fruit are real, that's enough.

As for the last item—the blood of a hundred-year-old soul beast with dragon lineage—theoretically, there's a good chance of finding it here. However, with Gu Yue and Xie Xie by his side, he naturally couldn't ask about it.

The three of them continued to walk around the first floor again.

Besides the various strange objects he had never seen before, Tang Wulin also saw something that caught his attention—forged metal.

Moreover, the rare metals in the first-floor exhibition area are basically only at the hundred-fold refining level.

This gave him a glimmer of hope.

Since even 100-refined metal can be auctioned, the value of 1000-refined metal must be even higher. At the very least, entering the second floor should be no problem.

Thinking about this, the path in his mind suddenly became clearer.

Become a Level 3 Blacksmith.

Accept the Level 3 mission.

Earn more money.

As long as you can hold on for a while, there may still be some hope.

When I came out of the auction house, it was almost noon.

The three of them didn't continue eating outside, but headed straight towards the academy. It wasn't that they didn't want to eat out, but Tang Wulin's appetite was simply too astonishing. He didn't want Xie Xie and Gu Yue to always pay, so after considering everything, eating free meals back at the academy was the most cost-effective option.

After entering the cafeteria, Tang Wulin ate while saying to Xie Xie, "I'm going to the studio this afternoon. You guys go back and cultivate. While you're at it, also find out about Class One. We really don't know much about them."

Xie Xie knew his habits; Tang Wulin would usually go to the forging workshop every week on his days off.

"Don't worry." Xie Xie put down his chopsticks, raised his chin, and looked arrogant. "It's just Class One, right? With me here, we can handle them."

Before Tang Wulin could speak, a sarcastic voice suddenly rang out from the side.

"Quite the boast."

"Since when did these lowly kids from Class 5 dare to be so arrogant?"

The three of them turned around at the same time.

A few intermediate students, about the same age as them, were standing not far away. The one who had just spoken was a boy with a middle parting. He was not bad-looking, but his lips were a bit thin, and coupled with his mean expression, it was hard to feel any goodwill towards him.

The people around him also looked at Tang Wulin and his companions with disdain.

Xie Xie's face instantly turned cold. He slammed his hand on the table and was about to get up, but Tang Wulin grabbed him and held him down.

"Don't be impulsive," Tang Wulin said in a low voice. "We've already caused Teacher Wu a lot of trouble lately."

Xie Xie's eyes were icy as he stared intently at the person opposite him.

"You guys are from Class One, right?"

The boy with the middle parting raised his chin, his eyes showing even more contempt, clearly acquiescing.

Xie Xie slowly stood up, his voice not loud, but sharp.

"After tomorrow—"

"You're now in Class Two."