Chapter 68: Wang Dong's Wish

Walking into Ju Bao Ge, an aura of luxury immediately rushed toward them. The golden hall was filled with extravagance; the entire space was illuminated by crystal chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, and two rows of young women stood on either side of the hall.

Damn it, why does this place feel so damn familiar? Could the Third Young Master have really been here before?

Compared to the eight young women in long dresses outside, the young women inside wearing golden short skirts were even more eye-catching. These girls were younger, and their short skirts used very little fabric, revealing fair, slender thighs.

Every one of them had looks above the standard, and their figures were excellent. Everything that should be convex was convex, and everything that should be concave was concave. The first feeling upon entering this golden hall was like stepping into a human paradise.

Damn it, why is this getting more and more absurd? Are you sure this is a place for a Treasure Appraisal Meeting and not the birthplace of some gray industry chain?

"Welcome, honored guests," the young women on both sides suddenly bowed and said in unison. This sudden sound startled Wang Dong. Looking at the girls who had all bowed to ninety degrees, each revealing their cleavage, Su Yu was very calm. *Just this? Is this it? *

But Wang Dong was different; he was startled by their actions and stood there at a loss, clutching the corner of Su Yu's clothes.

Su Yu calmly led Wang Dong to continue walking forward. After walking through this corridor of beauties, the girl in the white dress guided them to step onto the golden staircase and arrive at the second floor of Ju Bao Ge.

Without waiting for the girl in the white dress to speak, Su Yu was already pulling Wang Dong to start searching around here.

The girl in the white dress behind them was just about to speak when Su Yu spoke first: "There is no need to assess a credit limit. This is proof of my identity; I believe you should know what this is."

As he spoke, he casually tossed a letter of recommendation stamped with the seal of a certain noble from the Star Luo Imperial Capital to the girl in the white dress.

He also tossed a gold card to the girl in the white dress. Every holder of this gold card on the Douluo Continent was either someone with immense wealth or someone of great status within a sect.

After receiving the gold card, the girl did not say anything more; after all, Su Yu's identity was enough to prove everything with just one letter.

"Do we really not need a credit limit? If we take a fancy to something, what will we do if we don't have the money?" Wang Dong looked at Su Yu, somewhat puzzled. He didn't understand why they should pay out of their own pockets when they could take advantage of a deal.

Su Yu looked at Wang Dong with the expression one might use for a fool and said, "That would be so embarrassing, but my family really isn't short on money..."

Wang Dong: …………

Observing the display cabinets on this second floor, it was much quieter compared to the first floor. The items inside appeared scattered, but every display stand was placed in the most reasonable and eye-catching position. Each display stand was covered by a huge crystal glass dome, with different items placed on the pedestals inside.

Sure enough, Wang Dong stood in front of a display cabinet.

Inside that display stand, there was, shockingly, a soul bone. This soul bone was golden-red and was actually suspended within the display stand; it appeared to be an arm bone.

Five slender finger bones pointed upward, and each fingertip emitted a faint golden-red light. It wasn't just them who noticed this soul bone; almost everyone passing by it would take note.

Moreover, the display stand where this soul bone was located was at least twice as large as the others, and the huge crystal dome caused its golden-red light to diffuse and shimmer.

Is this the Golden Radiance Right Arm Bone?

"I can feel it; it suits me." A burning light flickered in Wang Dong's eyes. He looked at Su Yu, but the price of 9.5 million Gold Soul Coins left him in a predicament.

The Clear Sky Sect was indeed powerful, but that didn't mean the Clear Sky Sect was wealthy...

If it were Ning Tian, that would be an exception; the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect was never short of money. Back then, a wave of a hand meant millions of Gold Soul Coins. With the Clear Sky Sect's habit of living in seclusion, it was even more impossible for them to come up with such a sum of money, unless that Brother Titan and Brother Tian Qing went out to rob someone.

Wait, it seems robbery really is a quick way to make money...

"I said it before, I allow you to make one wish. Do you want it to be this?"

Looking at Wang Dong's hopeful expression, Su Yu said calmly.

"Let's go look at that soul bone." Su Yu walked toward the soul bone Wang Dong had been eyeing without any hesitation.

Wang Dong hurriedly grabbed him, "No need, I have the money to buy it myself." He certainly understood what Su Yu meant. Without a doubt, Su Yu intended to pay directly to get that soul bone for Wang Dong.

"Save it. 9.5 million Gold Soul Coins—do you think your family is the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect?" Under Su Yu's gaze, Wang Dong felt somewhat embarrassed. It wasn't Su Yu bragging; one really shouldn't expect a reclusive Clear Sky Sect to be able to produce millions of Gold Soul Coins.

Unless they smashed their pots and sold their iron, one really shouldn't overestimate the Clear Sky Sect. In terms of strength, they could claim to be the best in the world, but in terms of financial resources...

Forget it, let's not mention it...

Pulling Wang Dong's arm, Su Yu went straight to the front of the display cabinet. Su Yu pointed at the description above and said to Wang Dong, "Come, take a look. See if you can afford it?"

That arm bone, emitting a golden-red luster, was full of texture, and the plaque below had a detailed introduction.

Golden Radiance Left Arm Bone.

Originates from a Ten Thousand Year Golden Earth Dragon King, light attribute, presumed to possess the ability of Light Fire. Suitable for light-type Soul Masters. The attached skill is estimated to be of the offensive type.

The Golden Earth Dragon King possesses a pure yet diluted Dragon Clan bloodline, and this soul bone concentrates the essence of this Ten Thousand Year Golden Earth Dragon King's bloodline.

Please note the word "pure." Even a diluted pure bloodline possesses more of the Dragon Clan's heritage than those impure bloodlines. The only pity is that this Golden Earth Dragon King that was killed only had over ten thousand years of cultivation. If its cultivation could have exceeded one hundred thousand years, it would have been a beast king-level existence.

Price of this soul bone: 9.5 million Gold Soul Coins.

When Wang Dong saw this price, his pupils couldn't help but contract violently. His heart had already been completely stunned; 9.5 million...

Wang Dong said, dumbfounded: "How can it be so expensive? I remember that although soul bone prices are high, very few exceed 3 million Gold Soul Coins!"

Looking at that astonishing price, Su Yu teased: "But you have to consider the purity of this thing, my dear Class Monitor Wang. Are you still going to buy it yourself now?"

"I, I..."

At this moment, Wang Dong only felt that he was too naive. The path for a Soul Master—whether a Soul Master or a Soul Engineer—requires massive financial support to keep getting stronger. Without sufficient financial resources, where would soul bones come from? Where would the various precious materials for crafting Soul Guidance Devices come from?

However, this is also why powerful Soul Masters and Soul Engineers attach themselves to certain factions. Reality is cruel; it is basically impossible to obtain those precious items through one's own individual ability, because without the support of resources and the protection of a massive faction, the vast majority of Soul Masters and Soul Engineers would perish early...

"Fine, I'll make my wish. I want this soul bone, is that okay, Su Yu?" Wang Dong finally gave a definite answer.

Pinching Wang Dong's cheek, Su Yu leaned close to Wang Dong's delicate little ear and said slowly: "Money is ultimately just an external possession. None of this compares to you. No backing out now; the wish is finished."

Gently hugging Wang Dong, Su Yu smiled with satisfaction, released the embrace, and turned to walk toward the counter on the west side.

Watching Su Yu's departing back, Wang Dong's heart was touched. His heartbeat and breathing became rapid, and the light in his powder-blue eyes became rarely gentle, "You're right. Since I've made the wish, I won't go back on it, as long as you are still by my side..."

He took out the gold card and directly deducted the 9.5 million Gold Soul Coins. Perhaps his own father might complain about his son being a spendthrift, but the world would never know just how deep the foundation of Su Yu's family really was.

Never mind the Three Great Empires; even within the Sun Moon Empire, there were major industries involved with Su Yu's family, ranging from military affairs down to the daily expenses of commoners, all bearing the shadow of Su Yu's family assets.

This situation had a lot to do with the nobles of various countries. The expenses used every year to maintain noble relations had already reached a terrifying cost. The nobles were responsible for clearing obstacles for Su Yu's family, and Su Yu's family was responsible for letting them lie back and collect money, living an extremely extravagant life of debauchery.

This seemingly dark method was actually not a secret among many merchants; it was just that Su Yu's family had sufficient foundation.

The girl in the white dress at the west counter also looked at Su Yu in surprise. She hadn't expected Su Yu to hold such a massive amount of money in his hands; the payment process was exceptionally smooth.

After paying, Su Yu took the soul bone directly and, holding Wang Dong's hand, continued to stroll around the second floor.

Here, Su Yu did not find Whale Glue; he estimated that Huo Yu Hao had gotten there first. After all, he had been busy with the Soul Guidance Department assessment, so it was inevitable that that guy would get there first. But it didn't matter; although there was no Ten Thousand Year Whale Glue, he could still find a large batch of thousand-year Whale Glue.

"Looks like I need to make a list for my old man, otherwise it would be embarrassing to lose at the starting line."

Looking at the empty Whale Glue display cabinet, Su Yu couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

Watching Su Yu deep in thought in front of the counter holding Whale Glue, Wang Dong thought Su Yu wanted Whale Glue, so he said: "If you want Whale Glue, I can just bring you some next time I go home. I ate a lot of it when I was little; I was forced by my family every time. Ever since I fused with my thousand-year Soul Ring, I swore that I would never eat this slimy stuff again in this life."

Damn it, I transmigrated a bit late. If I hadn't already been eight or nine years old when I transmigrated, and only managed to integrate all my memories by the age of eleven, I wouldn't have had to rack my brains so hard to improve my physical fitness.

Shrek Academy, Sea God Island.

"What? That little fellow Huo Yu Hao?" Ma Xiaotao looked at Yan Shaozhe in disbelief.

Yan Shaozhe nodded and said, "That's right. The cold soul power shock you received back then likely came from Huo Yu Hao. However, he was probably acting unconsciously at the time. His Second Martial Soul was still in a latent stage then; it likely triggered a self-defense mechanism for its host because it was struck by your Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Soul. It is even possible that your Evil Fire Phoenix soul power stimulated his Second Martial Soul, causing it to awaken."

Ma Xiaotao said excitedly, "That's great, this is truly great. Teacher, I'm about to go crazy from the torture of this Evil Fire inside me. Xu Sanshi's Black Tortoise is water-attributed, not ice-attributed after all, and its effect is getting worse and worse. With Huo Yu Hao's Extreme Ice attribute, I can finally get out of this predicament, right? This way, I can represent the academy in the upcoming All-Continent Advanced Academy Soul Dueling Tournament."

As she spoke, she had already run all the way toward where Huo Yu Hao was...

"Good for you, Su Yu. Since you knew long ago, why didn't you tell me? You made me wait so long, but whatever, at least you didn't lie to me." Before the words had even faded, Ma Xiaotao's figure had already vanished into the night sky.

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"The soul bone is yours, absorb it quickly. I'll stand guard for you."

Casually tossing the soul bone to Wang Dong, Su didn't care about this soul bone at all, as if the 9.5 million Gold Soul Coins were just a string of numbers in his eyes.

"This is a soul bone worth 9.5 million, be careful." Wang Dong carefully took the soul bone and examined the right arm bone in detail.

"With this soul bone, Dai Huabin won't be my match anymore, hahaha..." Wang Dong said while waving his fist. Seeing his high-spirited appearance, Su Yu just smiled indifferently.

Are 9.5 million Gold Soul Coins really that much?

What can 9.5 million Gold Soul Coins do? It can arm a ten-thousand-strong heavy cavalry unit, including their horses, to the teeth.

In reality, if Su Yu's family were willing, they could organize an extremely massive army at any time, but once they had an army, the outcome might be being surrounded and suppressed as rebels.

As for Wang Dong, if the Clear Sky Sect wanted to come up with this sum of money, they would probably have to spend the rest of their lives blacksmithing to pay off the debt. They might not even finish paying it off after breaking their hammers...

Fortunately, Dai Huabin didn't hold a grudge against Su Yu, because after an investigation, it was discovered that Su Yu's family indeed had intricate ties with the Star Luo Imperial Capital, and even his own White Tiger Duke lineage had connections to Su Yu's family.

However, just as Wang Dong finished fusing the soul bone, when they went to class the next day, they saw Ma Xiaotao, dressed in a blood-red school uniform, standing outside and waving at Huo Yu Hao.

Ma Xiaotao's condition was also becoming increasingly wrong; her pretty face was flushed, a faint red light flickered on her body, and the aura around her had begun to turn somewhat scorching.

Wang Dong, curious as a baby, was just about to go investigate when he was pulled back by Su Yu.

Wang Dong looked at Su Yu irritably and said, "Why are you stopping me? Can't I just take a look?"

"What's there to look at? The senior is probably looking for Huo Yu Hao for something. Didn't I tell you about suppressing the Evil Fire last time? This time, Huo Yu Hao has Extreme Ice, so he can naturally provide greater help to the senior. Do you get it now?" Su Yu stretched and sat up straight against the wall.

"So that's how it is. Then I'm not curious anymore. But are you really okay? I remember you seemed to care a lot about Whale Glue. How about I have my family bring some over for you?" Wang Dong looked at Su Yu's face and asked earnestly.