The Glory of the Sun and Moon in the Peerless Tang Sect

"Without further ado, I'll go and send these blueprints back through the academy's secret channels."

After saying that, Fan Yu left in a hurry, leaving only Xu Zihuang and He Caitou in the dormitory.

He Caitou looked at Xu Zihuang and said with a simple smile, "Tianhuang, it seems you really value Ning Tian, ​​your junior sister."

However, at this moment, Xu Zihuang's gaze became unusually deep and indifferent, and he moved his lips.

"Brother, what are you saying?"

Xu Zihuang's voice, transmitted through his soul power, rang in his ears, instantly dispelling the confusion in He Caitou's eyes. He and Xu Zihuang stared at each other in silence for a long time.

He discovered that not only was his talent far inferior to that of his younger brother, but he was also on a completely different level in terms of temperament and awareness.

Chapter 273 Secret Soul Bone

The two people in the room then returned to their previous state.

He Caitou was honest and simple, while Xu Zihuang had a gentle expression. It was as if nothing had happened.

The two continued their conversation, maintaining their public identities, exchanging advanced theories and insights gained during their six months of study at Mingde Hall. This continued until Fan Yu returned.

Xu Zihuang also took this opportunity to tell Fan Yu about his plans to explore Mingdu with Keke the next day.

Although Fan Yu was a little uneasy, considering Yu Tianhuang's formidable personal strength, she nodded in agreement after a moment's thought. After all, this was Mingdu, the capital of the Sun Moon Empire, where safety was generally guaranteed.

Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen, siblings, were also hostages at Shrek Academy. If anything unexpected happened to Yu Tianhuang, he believed that the Hongchen Hall Master would be even more anxious than he was. Moreover, since they were in Mingdu, he could respond promptly.

After Fan Yu gave a few more brief instructions, the three of them went their separate ways, some cultivating and others making soul tools.

They all came to Shrek Academy on a mission to exchange and learn. Two and a half years is definitely not a long time, so they naturally have to make full use of it.

Especially Fan Yu and He Caitou, who bear no less responsibility than Xu Zihuang. However, they do not have Xu Zihuang's monstrous talent with his Golden Eye Martial Soul. Although they have made some progress in the past six months, they are still some distance away from achieving their set goals.

As usual, Xu Zihuang sat cross-legged on the bed and entered a meditative state. No matter how talented he was, he would never admit that he was neglecting his cultivation because of this.

On the contrary, he worked harder than anyone else in his cultivation.

In the Douluo Continent, the strength of a person's talent when they awaken their martial soul at the age of six basically determines their future achievements.

However, the importance of hard work after birth cannot be denied.

The difference lies in the fact that a genius, through diligent practice, will become an even more outstanding genius, while a useless person, no matter how hard they try, will only remain ordinary unless they have an extraordinary stroke of luck that allows them to defy fate. This is because their potential is already predetermined; diligent practice can at best only raise their lower limit.

During cultivation, the night passed quickly.

After finishing his cultivation early in the morning and washing up, Xu Zihuang arrived early at the Sun and Moon Plaza, located in the very center of the Sun and Moon Royal Soul Master Academy. Because of the start of the holiday, the spacious Sun and Moon Plaza was almost deserted.

Today, Xu Zihuang changed into a close-fitting black outfit. He never compromised on his daily needs, and this ordinary black outfit was also made of the finest materials, making it extremely comfortable and capable of withstanding even the impact of soul power.

However, these are difficult to discover without careful exploration and observation. On the surface, they appear to be very ordinary clothing.

Even so, it was difficult to conceal his otherworldly temperament.

Not long after, Keke arrived. Her outfit was the opposite of Xu Zihuang's; the bright silver ensemble made her appear slightly taller. Her long, dark red hair was tied into pigtails and draped over her shoulders.

She has lost some of the fragility of a girl and gained more of a heroic spirit.

"Tianhuang, you probably haven't been to Mingdu yet, have you?" Keke patted Xu Zihuang on the shoulder in a carefree manner and said with a giggle.

"But it's alright. With me leading the way, I guarantee you won't suffer any losses. Let's go. Tell me what you're planning to buy or sell?"

Xu Zihuang took a step forward and walked side by side with Keke, nodding calmly.

"The level 5 invincible shield I made before is useless to me, so I plan to sell it. In addition, I also want to buy some special rare metals and a mysterious soul bone with fusion properties. Mystic soul bones are something that your Sun Moon Empire made, so there shouldn't be a shortage of them in Mingdu, right?"

He wanted to buy a secret soul bone with fusion properties in order to prepare to fuse the two head soul bones taken from the two-headed Netherwolf.

Keke had clearly guessed this as well.

But she was more concerned about Xu Zihuang's previous statement.

"You're planning to sell that Level 5 Invincible Shield?!" Keke was speechless. The Level 5 Invincible Shield was absolutely her last resort for survival, but in front of Yu Tianhuang, it was like an item that could be discarded at will.

"Forget it, forget it. We ordinary folks really can't compare to the scions of wealthy families like you who have seen it all."

Being straightforward, she didn't mean anything by it; she was just making a simple complaint.

"In that case, I know a place that should meet all your needs. Come with me. Speaking of which, Sister Orange and I used to go there often to sell soul tools and purchase rare metals. Speaking of Sister Orange, I heard from Teacher Xuan that she joined the army and went to the western and southern border seas of the empire to fight against the sea soul beasts that harass the sea frontier. I wonder how she's been lately. Honestly, she never writes us a letter to tell us about her recent situation."

Keke was talking to herself, while Xu Zihuang listened patiently from the side.

"Hey? Are you even listening to me?" Keke pouted in annoyance when she saw that Xu Zihuang wasn't saying a word.

Xu Zihuang gave a helpless smile.

"Senior Keke, what do you want me to say?"

Keke wrinkled her nose slightly, turned her head to look at Xu Zihuang, and said seriously, "What exactly do you think of Sister Orange?"

“What I think is not important. In fact, from the moment Senior Orange left the academy to join the army, she had already made her choice,” Xu Zihuang replied calmly.

Hearing Xu Zihuang's answer, Keke felt a mix of emotions. She felt a sense of regret for Sister Orange and Yu Tianhuang, but also a little bit of relief.

Back then, when Yu Tianhuang stripped her naked in the Mingdou Great Forest to detoxify her, it would be impossible for him not to be moved at all.

Yu Tianhuang's excellence is quite obvious, and after spending the past six months together, she had to admit that her feelings for him went far beyond mere goodwill.

For Keke, age is no longer the primary obstacle; the ambiguous relationship between Yu Tianhuang and Ju Zi is.

But what Yu Tianhuang is saying now clearly indicates that his relationship with Ju Zi has basically come to an end.

While feeling fortunate, I also felt guilty towards the oranges.

"I'm sorry, Sister Orange." Keke murmured to herself, a strange light appearing in her eyes as she looked at Xu Zihuang.

Anyway, it's unlikely that this jerk and you, Sister Orange, will end up together, so I might as well get the girl!

Thinking of this, a charming blush appeared on her fair and pretty face.

She didn't want to miss out on such an outstanding Yu Tianhuang.

Noticing the change in Keke's expression, Xu Zihuang was slightly taken aback.

Wait, did I make you misunderstand something?

Actually, Keke's usual body language towards him already tells a lot. A girl, no matter how fierce she is, won't actively seek intimate physical contact unless she has strong feelings for a guy.

Keke's subsequent actions further confirmed his suspicions.

After leaving the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, Keke led Xu Zihuang into the bustling commercial district of the South City.

As someone visiting Mingdu for the first time, Xu Zihuang could only let Keke lead the way.

Even in Mingdu, a city with a strong metallic vibe and towering buildings, there are still plenty of down-to-earth food streets.

Keke stopped in front of a cart with a griddle covered in skewered squid. The squid sizzled as the middle-aged owner crushed them on the griddle, releasing an intensely fragrant aroma.

"Is this the place you were talking about?" Xu Zihuang gently touched his forehead, deliberately emphasizing the words "that place".

Keke turned around, looking dignified and awe-inspiring.

"What's the rush? We've finally come out on a trip, of course we should take our time to explore Mingdu."

Then she smiled at the unassuming middle-aged boss, revealing two cute little tiger teeth.

"Boss, give me two grilled squid."

"Alright, please wait a moment, it'll be ready soon." Seeing the two men with distinguished bearing, the middle-aged boss quickly responded and began the operation.

The difference between a Soul Master and an ordinary person can be discerned simply from their spirit and energy. Furthermore, both Xu Zihuang and Keke wore bracelets resembling storage Soul Tools, which further convinced the middle-aged shopkeeper that the two were Soul Masters or even Soul Guidance Masters.

In the Sun Moon Empire, the status of Soul Masters has always been extremely prestigious.

The grilled squid was almost cooked beforehand, sprinkled with some seasoning, and then placed in parchment paper.

Keke smiled and took the two oil paper bags filled with grilled squid, then shrugged.

"I don't have a single copper soul coin on me right now. You decide what to do."

Xu Zihuang had absolutely no desire to develop a romantic relationship with Keke. Keke offered her no benefit and would only cause her trouble.

However, he wouldn't be so tactless as to embarrass Keke in this situation. Instead, he decided to wait for a more appropriate moment to express his feelings directly. After all, Keke had taken good care of him over the past six months.

"No need to look anymore." Xu Zihuang took out a gleaming gold soul coin from his storage soul tool and placed it on the cart, then continued to follow behind Keke.

Keke squinted her eyes and savored the juicy grilled squid with satisfaction, while handing another portion to Xu Zihuang.

"Here."

Xu Zihuang had no choice but to accept it.

The two then strolled around leisurely and even had lunch at a restaurant. Of course, Xu Zihuang paid for everything.

Keke also said that she would make arrangements for the evening after selling the soul tool.

In the afternoon, Keke finally brought him to the destination they had decided on from the beginning.

Auction House.

The name itself suggests a connection between the Aodu Auction House and the Aodu Chamber of Commerce. And indeed, that is the case.

The underground forces aren't all hidden in the shadows. The Aodu Auction House is one such publicly known asset of the Aodu Chamber of Commerce. Other alliances like the Xishui Alliance and the Pingfan Alliance also have similar publicly known businesses.

It's just that some of the business practices he does in private are not well-received.

The Auction House of Aodu is one of the top auction houses in the entire Mingdu, occupying an entire building.

After Keke explained that she came from the Mingde Hall of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, the two were respectfully invited into a private VIP room by the attendants.

In the Sun Moon Empire, the Mingde Hall holds immense prestige. Those who can enter the Mingde Hall are at least Level 5 Soul Masters. And once they graduate from the Mingde Hall, they become highly sought-after talents by various forces. Such treatment is perfectly normal.

The soul-guided lamps on the ceiling cast a soft glow in the luxurious VIP room, and eight soul-guided devices of various types were displayed on the crystal table.

These were all recently made by Keke. They weren't high-level, all being level three soul tools. But the price of these eight level three soul tools together was close to 100,000 gold soul coins.

A middle-aged man wearing gold-rimmed glasses, who looked like a manager, put down the level-three soul-guided cannon in his hand and then said to Keke with reverence, "Our Aodu Auction House is willing to offer 100,000 gold soul coins to purchase these eight level-three soul-guided weapons. What do you think?"

"Then let's do it this way." Coco nodded readily. This price even exceeded her initial estimate.

The middle-aged manager respectfully extended both hands and handed over a purple-gold card with a face value of 100,000 gold soul coins.

Keke put away the card and looked at Xu Zihuang beside her.

Xu Zihuang understood and tossed a crystal-yellow bracelet to the middle-aged manager.

"This is a level 5 invincible shield defensive soul tool that I'm preparing to sell. I also need a secret soul bone with fusion properties. It would be best if it came from a wolf-type soul beast."