Douluo Continent: We agreed on a simulation, but they've come to life?

"Great!"

"I knew my brother was the best."

Zhang Lexuan cheered and jumped for joy, like a teenage girl. She wrapped her slender arms around Lu Cheng's neck and kissed him on the face several times.

"So this is my brother now?"

Lu Cheng shook his head.

“You will always be my brother, forever and ever…” Zhang Lexuan said, shaking Lu Cheng’s arm with a charming and lovely expression.

"..."

Lu Cheng's eyes softened. Over the past few days, the girl had gradually emerged from the shadows of the simulator. Although she only showed this girlish side to him, she was much better than before when she almost turned into a yandere.

However, the second simulation should also be put on the agenda.

The reason for not simulating earlier was simply due to a shortage of resources. The original power of the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm was not enough to complete a simulation, so he was waiting for the Gold of Life.

And now, the gold of life has arrived.

P.S.: The next chapter will be updated at 1 AM.

Chapter 122 Soul-Devouring Carving Knife; Making Money

Xingluo Auction House.

Top floor.

The long, narrow corridor is lined with rooms on both sides, each marked with a number from 01 to 20.

Lu Cheng and his entourage were led by a beautiful and gentle woman in a purple dress to private room number 03.

"Gentlemen, I am the person in charge for this matter, my name is Qingya. If you have any opinions, please feel free to give me feedback..." The woman bowed slightly, gave a greeting, and sat down next to Wang Yan with a smile, introducing herself.

“Every year, the Star Luo Auction House holds a top-level auction, where all the items up for auction are of the highest quality, including the Sun Moon Empire’s latest soul guidance technology, extremely rare soul bones, and even various rare and precious materials, as well as many pills that can help soul masters.”

"And I'm sure the grand finale of this top-tier auction will not disappoint you all," Qingya said with a smile.

Wang Yan, sitting next to him, was restless and his face flushed.

A pure science and engineering guy meets a beautiful woman, and manages to get a purple dress at an auction. This elegant woman is clearly no pushover. Even if she doesn't deliberately seduce him, she can easily manipulate men's eyes and make his moves.

Zhang Lexuan sat beside Lu Cheng, her eyes fixed on the boy. Her hands were busy, peeling oranges and picking grapes to feed him.

Ma Xiaotao sat on the other side, her long, beautiful legs crossed, lounging lazily on the soft sofa, hugging Lu Cheng's arm and resting her head in his lap, dozing off in the pleasantly warm temperature of the room.

Gongyang Mo's mouth was agape in an "O" shape, looking completely bewildered.

When... did the eldest disciple of the inner courtyard also...?

And then there's Ma Xiaotao, didn't she say it was just pure friendship?

Why doesn't it seem like it?

Xiao Xiao, Ning Tian, ​​Wang Dong, and the others ate fruit, whispering to each other, their eyes occasionally glancing at Lu Cheng.

Everyone waited quietly for the auction to begin.

"The Starry Sky Auction House is all-encompassing?" Lu Cheng suddenly looked at Qingya.

The latter paused for a moment, then smiled sweetly: "Soul Master, saying it's all-encompassing might be an exaggeration, but basically 99% of the things on the market can be found here."

"Miss Qingya, if I would like to purchase one item directly, is that possible?"

Lu Cheng straightened up and asked with great interest.

"..."

Qingya's eyes flashed with surprise, and she quickly said, "You are a VIP of the Star Luo Auction House. Although we only have auctions here, if you ask for a price that is right, that is also possible."

"Of course, if the amount is large, I still have to consult with the higher-ups."

"I've heard that... the Soul-Devouring Carving Knife, ranked ninety-ninth on the Carving Knife Ranking, has been acquired by your auction house. It's been auctioned but hasn't sold yet. I'm willing to buy it for 100,000 Gold Soul Coins. What do you say?"

Lu Cheng said with a smile.

It wasn't that he suddenly brought this up.

But he had just realized that the Soul-Devouring Carving Knife wasn't an item from a top-tier auction at all, but rather an inconspicuous item from an earlier soul tool sale. Clearly, with its mere starting price of 100,000 gold soul coins, it didn't deserve to appear at a top-tier auction...

"The Soul-Devouring Carving Knife?" Qingya's eyes widened in astonishment.

Clearly, as a seasoned auctioneer, she was already aware of the knife's ominous reputation.

"Is that alright?" Lu Cheng continued.

"certainly!!"

Qingya quickly replied.

"I'll contact them right away..."

Having said that, she lifted her purple skirt, her high heels clicking softly on the white, smooth jade floor, and headed out of the house.

……

"call……"

Xingluo Auction House.

Backstage rest area.

Xu Jiujiu sat on the sofa, a maid gently gathering the girl's soft golden hair behind her, while a professional makeup artist beside her held a piece of bright red dye and lightly pressed it onto her red lips, making them appear even more delicate and luscious.

Although she was already radiant enough, makeup is an old tradition for auctioneers.

After a long while, his expression gradually relaxed.

The Star Luo team has just finished the first round of elimination matches. Although she did not play, as the captain, she should at least stay at the scene and watch the whole thing.

The outcome was completely unexpected, a crushing and overwhelming victory.

"Princess Jiu Jiu..."

Just as she was idly looking in the mirror, admiring the stunning beauty reflected there.

A hurried voice slowly rang out.

It is truly elegant and refined.

“Princess Jiu Jiu, a guest in VIP room number three said he wants to directly purchase an unsold item from the Star Luo Auction House, the Soul-Devouring Carving Knife. What do you think…” Qing Ya bowed slightly, not daring to look directly at the person in the mirror, and spoke softly.

"..."

“Room number three, is that Shrek Academy…” Xu Jiujiu parted her red lips slightly, waved her hand gently, and the two maids behind her bowed and retreated.

The beautiful woman remained seated quietly on the sofa, glancing at Qingya: "What does the guest you mentioned look like?"

"A boy around thirteen or fourteen years old, about 1.78 meters tall, with a normal build, wearing a ponytail, and as for his features... handsome, very handsome, even somewhat handsome," Qingya said in a low voice.

“It’s him.” Xu Jiujiu’s pupils narrowed slightly.

His fair, slender fingers gently caressed her.

"Your Highness recognizes him?" Qingya was taken aback.

"Hehe, I recognize him, of course I recognize him..." After a long while, he recalled the boy standing on the field, hands in his pockets, lazily walking off the stage, while behind him were the seven members of the Heavenly Spirit Empire in a scene of utter devastation.

Today's match was deeply etched in her mind.

Unpredictable and mysterious.

This is her assessment.

That handsome face did indeed make her a little tempted. She had always prided herself on not being a looks-obsessed person, and even looked down on women who couldn't walk past handsome men.

"The Soul-Devouring Carving Knife... give it to him."

He pondered for a long time before speaking.

"Since he said that, it means he knows that the Soul-Devouring Carving Knife is in our hands. It's not a wise move to offend him for no reason. Besides, the Soul-Devouring Carving Knife hasn't been auctioned off for some years."

“But…” Qingya hesitated for a moment.

"Some things, some opportunities, cannot be forced. It's better to use this to cultivate goodwill. After all, that thing has been in the hands of my Star Luo for several years, and countless Soul Guidance experts have tried to subdue it, but with unforeseen consequences..."

He said softly after a long while.

"Yes!" Qingya was a veteran who had followed him for a long time and knew some of the inside story. Her face turned pale instantly, and she said no more.

He bowed slightly, then turned and left.

Xu Jiujiu sat on the sofa, gazing at the beauty in the mirror, her red lips uttering a soft sigh: "Lu Cheng, it's a pity you are not one of my Xingluo people..."

……

"The items are ready. You can pay the fee and take them with you when the auction ends," Qingya said respectfully.

Thank you.

Lu Cheng said with a smile.

"It's my duty," Qingya quickly waved her hand and said.

As time ticked by, the auction finally began.

Suddenly, the walls inside the room, made of a strange metal, lit up, as if projecting a beautiful girl of about fifteen or sixteen years old, dressed in an elegant golden dress. She spoke softly, "I apologize for being so late, everyone..."

Princess Xingluo, Xu Jiujiu.

The auction was held as scheduled.

The first item was naturally an eighth-level soul tool, the Tyrant Tiger Soul Refining Blade. However, this time Dai Yueheng was not involved, and it was auctioned off to a mysterious person in room number seven for a similar price of about 650,000 gold soul coins.

It was a great start.

The second item was twelve fixed-mounted soul-guided cannons of various attributes (wind, fire, thunder, lightning, etc.). These were the soul-guided devices with additional attributes that Lu Cheng had mentioned. They were rare items on the mainland, but commonplace in the Sun Moon Empire.

"The college has given us credit vouchers, so please don't hesitate to buy anything you want."

Zhang Lexuan spoke leisurely.

He casually raised the gold card in his hand.

Credit vouchers, as the name suggests, are for paying after use. Once the goods are purchased, the Starfall Empire will settle the bill with Shrek Academy.