Chapter 332: Dao Gold and the Treasure-Gathering Pool

As Ning Que left with Zhu Xuan and Ning Zhao, the hall became quiet. Yu Hongxi's expression was calm; although one could not discern joy or anger, it was clear she was not entirely satisfied with Lu Qinger's choice.

Lu Qinger was also worried that Yu Hongxi might say something in her anger that would make the atmosphere awkward, so she hurriedly leaned over to hug Yu Hongxi's shoulders and coaxed, "Mother, although Li Luo and Qin Zhulu are slightly weaker in strength than Zhu Xuan and the others, I am familiar with them and trust them more. I feel that as partners, trust is more important than strength."

Yu Hongxi rolled her eyes at her and said, "Is Zhu Xuan not worth trusting? He hasn't provoked you, has he?"

Lu Qinger said, "Daughter is simply not familiar with him. We haven't had any contact, so there's no talk of trust."

Yu Hongxi sighed and said, "The number of Golden Dragon Mountain-Visiting Invitations is extremely limited. Even in the region you are entering, you will encounter many powerful competitors. Although there are restrictions on age and being below the General-Stage for those entering the Golden Dragon Dojo this time, all three of you are at a disadvantage in that regard."

"Generally speaking, other teams will have at least one teammate whose strength has reached the Second Change of the Phase-Transformation Stage, but you three are all in the Pattern-Birth Stage. How are you going to compete with others?"

"From the perspective of team composition, Ning Zhao's side has a better chance of winning a Mountain-Visiting Invitation than you do."

Upon hearing this, Lu Qinger said somewhat unconvinced, "That's not necessarily true. Although Li Luo is only at the Pattern-Birth Stage, he had an extremely perfect performance in the Dark Cave this time. He even resolved the crisis brought about by a Great Disaster-class Otherkind, and in the end, even the academy rewarded him with one hundred thousand points."

"No matter how strong that Zhu Xuan is, if he encountered a Great Disaster-class Otherkind, wouldn't he still have only one path to death?"

Hearing this, Yu Hongxi looked at Li Luo with some surprise; clearly, this was the first time she had heard this news.

"President Yu, please don't listen to Qinger's nonsense. That was brought about by various factors. Relying on myself alone, I would also have only one path to death if I encountered a Great Disaster," Li Luo said hurriedly upon seeing this.

This Lu Qinger was too good at bragging, making it sound as if that Great Disaster-class Otherkind was solved entirely because of him.

Yu Hongxi pondered for a while and finally accepted the reality before her. She shook her head and said, "Since Qinger has chosen you, I won't say anything more."

Her gaze suddenly fixed on Li Luo, and she said, "Li Luo, you previously owed me a favor and said you would help me do one thing. I won't make things difficult for you; as long as you help Qinger win the Golden Dragon Mountain-Visiting Invitation this time, that favor will be considered repaid. How about it?"

Li Luo was dumbfounded. This is called not making things difficult for me?

Although he did not yet know what kind of teams the other Golden Dragon Treasure Houses in those regions would send, he imagined they would not be weaker than Zhu Xuan and his group. It was clearly no easy task to snatch a Mountain-Visiting Invitation from such powerful teams.

Upon hearing this, Lu Qinger also hurriedly said, "Mother, don't make things difficult for others. Besides, I don't have much interest in that Golden Dragon Mountain to begin with; I think the Astral Sage College is just fine."

Yu Hongxi glared at her and said, "Golden Dragon Mountain is to prepare for your future path. The Astral Sage College... is not your final destination."

Immediately, she ignored Lu Qinger and spoke seriously to Li Luo again: "Li Luo, can you guarantee this to me? If you can do it, not only will you repay the favor this time, but in the future, when you are in trouble, you might also receive my help."

Li Luo's expression shifted, and he said, "I wonder what kind of help President Yu is referring to?"

Yu Hongxi lowered her eyes and said indifferently, "Who knows."

Li Luo was silent for a few seconds, then his expression gradually calmed down, and he said earnestly, "First of all, President Yu doesn't need to make me guarantee anything, because since I am going to be on the same team as Qinger, I will naturally do my utmost to help her obtain the Mountain-Visiting Invitation. Qinger has helped me a lot, so this time I will also strive to help her achieve her goal."

"Perhaps my ability will be insufficient, but as long as I have a shred of strength left, I will not say the word 'give up'."

"As for the help President Yu mentioned later, although I am very tempted, it is not necessary, because that would make it seem like my help to Qinger was for some ulterior motive."

Yu Hongxi stared at Li Luo's face, and the latter met her gaze without the slightest retreat.

Looking at the young face with those somewhat familiar features, Yu Hongxi remembered the man who had shocked the Great Xia Kingdom back then. His talent and brilliance had caused countless noble ladies to linger in their hearts, and even she, proud and arrogant as she was, could not help but be moved.

And this Li Luo, perhaps weaker than Li Taixuan in many aspects, had that same pride hidden in his bones.

This made Yu Hongxi feel a slight appreciation.

Beside them, Lu Qinger also bit her lip, her watery eyes gazing at Li Luo.

The atmosphere was quiet for a moment.

And on the side, Qin Zhulu was lost in thought: Why did I appear here? Why isn't this bullshit Golden Dragon Dojo a two-person team? What is the point of him, this third wheel, staying here?

"The arrogance is exactly the same as your father's," Yu Hongxi said indifferently after a moment.

"However, anyone can say nice things. Let's just look at the results."

She did not say more on this, but instead said, "Next, I will tell you about the rules of the Golden Dragon Dojo. The Golden Dragon Dojo is extremely vast, divided into an inner field and an outer field, and the place you are going to is on the edge of the outer field."

"Because there are too many Golden Dragon Treasure House branches, it is impossible for them all to be together, so they are generally divided into numerous field areas according to region."

"Each field area might have nearly a hundred teams, and the number of 'Golden Dragon Mountain-Visiting Invitations' that appear in each area is about five or six."

Li Luo's expression was grave; nearly a hundred teams competing for only five or six invitations—this competition was quite intense.

"In the Golden Dragon Dojo, there are two key things you need to know: 'Dao Gold' and the 'Treasure-Gathering Pool'," Yu Hongxi continued.

"'Dao Gold'? 'Treasure-Gathering Pool'?" Li Luo and Qin Zhulu both looked over curiously.

"The so-called 'Dao Gold' can be understood as a special kind of 'gold coin', except this coin is not forged from metal, but condensed from the power of the rules of the Golden Dragon Dojo."

"When you enter the Golden Dragon Dojo, you will receive a piece of 'Dao Incense'. If you find any heavenly treasures, rare spiritual plants, or slay essence beasts in the dojo, you can light the 'Dao Incense', and the Golden Dragon Dojo will automatically collect these sacrificial items and leave behind an equivalent amount of 'Dao Gold'."

"Even if you defeat other people, you can light the 'Dao Incense' to sacrifice them, but these sacrificed people will not be erased; they will simply be eliminated."

"Then what is the use of this Dao Gold?" Li Luo asked.

"This involves the 'Treasure-Gathering Pool'. In that so-called Treasure-Gathering Pool, there are numerous treasures, so many and so complex that even the treasury of our Great Xia Golden Dragon Treasure House cannot compare. Every person who enters the Golden Dragon Dojo has the qualification to enter the Treasure-Gathering Pool once, and those who enter can search for the treasures they desire."

"Of course, the price required to take a treasure out of the Treasure-Gathering Pool is 'Dao Gold'."

"The higher the grade of the treasure, the more Dao Gold it requires. Come to think of it, this can be considered a little benefit for you helpers," Yu Hongxi said.

Li Luo's eyes widened as he listened. Is this Golden Dragon Treasure House too extravagant? Directly turning treasures into Treasure-Gathering Pools—how terrifying must their foundation be?

Treasures, at this moment, besides the space ball he just obtained, he only had the sealing treasure given to him by the Dean.

His two short blades could not even be considered treasures.

This Golden Dragon Treasure House truly exuded an aura of wealth from head to toe; even a trial for juniors was so simple yet luxurious.

"The use of Dao Gold is not just for exchanging treasures in the Treasure-Gathering Pool. When you finally leave the Golden Dragon Dojo, the 'Dao Gold' in your hands will be directly burned, and the Golden Dragon Dojo will infuse this power directly into your body. If you are lucky, a breakthrough on the spot is not impossible."

Yu Hongxi smiled and said, "Therefore, Dao Gold has another name: 'Upgrade Wealth'."

Li Luo sighed, "I really want to join the big family of the Golden Dragon Treasure House."

What is this overwhelming jealousy in my heart?!

This Golden Dragon Dojo is too amazing!

"I understand now..."

Li Luo sighed and said, "This Golden Dragon Dojo is actually just about earning 'Dao Gold', right? Earn Dao Gold to exchange for treasures in the Treasure-Gathering Pool, then arm yourself to go snatch the Golden Dragon Mountain-Visiting Invitation?"

Yu Hongxi nodded.

"It really fits the style of your Golden Dragon Treasure House," Li Luo laughed.

"However..."

"It's also quite interesting."

Yu Hongxi stood up and said, "These are the rules within the Golden Dragon Dojo. There is nothing else to say. There are still a few days until the dojo opens, so you should all prepare yourselves during these days."

She walked to Li Luo and looked at the young man's face.

"Li Luo, perform well. Let me see exactly how much of Li Taixuan's ability you have inherited."

"I hope you won't disappoint me."