Chapter 106: Unexpected Fortune

"Viscount Sang Dimeng?"

Lei En and Viola exchanged a glance; the viscount was Yetezi's father, and he had reacted so quickly.

President Haxilin nodded and said, "Viscount Sang Dimeng asks me to convey his intention to you; to atone for the mistake Yetezi made, he is willing to contribute the 'Gloria Art Museum', handing over half the shares to the Art Association and gifting the other half to you."

"Gloria Art Museum, Viscount Sang Dimeng actually is willing to part with it." Viola's face had been calm at first, but upon hearing that she couldn't help showing a surprised expression.

"Indeed, I'm also surprised." President Haxilin shook his head as well.

Lei En knew nothing about this, so Viola deliberately explained, "Gloria is one of Longshande's finest art museums, located in the heart of the Honeyton District; the land alone is worth 2,000 gold shields. Its collection holds countless paintings and various artworks, it hosts many exhibitions, art events and concerts each year, and it also serves as a club, generating revenue exceeding 3,000 gold shields."

"I understand." Lei En thought, this is just giving money.

A museum that earns over 3,000 gold shields annually, plus the land, Yetezi's father has poured a fortune into correcting the mistake.

Moreover, he split the museum's ownership in two, handing half to the Art Association, which means all members of the Association, especially the priests, will benefit from it in the future.

President Haxilin, both publicly and privately, finds it hard to refuse; otherwise it would provoke the priests' displeasure.

That is almost an outright bribe.

Perhaps Viola doesn't value this sum, but considering the priests' interests, if she doesn't want to damage relations with them, she has no choice but to accept.

President Haxilin pulled a gold ticket from his pocket and said, "Lei En, this is the compensation Viscount Sang Dimeng gives you: 1,000 gold."

Lei En couldn't help shaking his head and smiling.

The noble is indeed formidable, his planning is thorough; not only can he enlist President Haxilin as an intermediary, but his bribery method also caters to their preferences, making it hard to refuse.

He didn't take the gold ticket, saying, "Viscount Sang Dimeng is truly generous, and his tactics are clever."

"Viola, you decide."

Viola felt a bit helpless; she had originally planned, after the ceremony, to use her family's influence to suppress the Sang Dimeng family and teach them a lesson.

Now it seems it would be difficult to act.

She didn't think long and quickly replied, "President, please tell Viscount Sang Dimeng that I accept his intention."

"But there's one condition: Yetezi may not disturb me or Lei En again; otherwise Viscount Sang Dimeng will have to pay a price that isn't just a museum."

"I'll tell him." President Haxilin facilitated the matter, looking pleased.

He handed the gold ticket to Lei En, smiling, and said, "Young man, you've gained a lot today—participating in the ceremony with Viola and earning an extra 1,000 gold shields."

"Thank you, President," Lei En tucked away the gold ticket; he never finds money excessive.

As for the gain, this 1,000 gold is negligible compared to a legendary Element, not even a drop in the bucket.

Earlier, during the intermission of the exercise with Viola, while being affectionate and chatting, they mentioned the value of a legendary Element.

Decades ago, in Mo Du City, a legendary Element appeared—a Titan Giant's demon soul possessing the ninth-ranked "Titanic Power" in the Thousand Souls Tome. After bidding wars among many factions, it finally sold for 2,400,000 gold shields!

That price set the Empire's record for the most expensive demon‑soul transaction.

The Willpower of Truth ranks higher, but the Fuxinyuan Demon Soul Demon Soul demon soul is weak, far inferior to a high‑tier legendary like the Titan Giant, so it's hard to fetch over two million gold, though it certainly won't drop below one million gold.

Now this soul stone, worth at least one million gold shields, sits in Lei En's close‑by pocket.

Of course, he has no intention of selling it.

Even the finest gold shields are merely external possessions; without strength, even possessing billions of gold shields ends up empty.

After bidding farewell to President Haxilin, the two got into the car parked at the Grand Theatre and returned to the Viga Manor.

Soon after dawn broke, Lei En awoke.

Although he had been exhausted most of last night and only fell asleep in the latter half, he still woke up on schedule, opened his eyes, recalled last night's events, and still felt as if it were a dream.

Lei En looked around; this was Viola's bedroom.

He rose slightly, and a cascade of brilliant golden hair lay by the pillow, revealing half of a stunning profile; her eyes were closed, still dreaming, seemingly not yet recovered from last night's fatigue, reminding him of the Sleeping Beauty tale.

The warm, springy feel of the blankets, all of this made Lei En realize, this is real!

He let out a contented sigh.

By habit, he should get up to meditate now, but Lei En decided to make an exception and be lazy today.

He leaned against the headboard, admired the sleeping beauty for a moment, then retrieved a soul stone from beneath the pillow.

He pinched it between his fingers, held it before his eyes, aligning it with a beam of sunlight streaming through the curtains.

The gray‑purple gem refracted a captivating glow; inside, the Fuxinyuan Demon Soul Demon Soul demon soul constantly shifted, both eerie and beautiful.

Lei En opened his phone; after a night's rest, its battery was fully restored.

Currently, the second‑tier battery is at 82%, eighteen units short of upgrading.

He meditates and cultivates daily, gaining only two levels; if he relies solely on self‑meditation to increase his soul power, it would take at least two to three months to fill.

At this rapid cultivation speed, even the entire Ai Lun E Si might not find a faster transcendent, yet Lei En is already impatient.

If he doesn't fuse the Willpower of Truth for a day, he can't be at ease.

Carrying such a precious item all day is a heavy burden, like a bomb that never allows him to relax.

Even sleep isn't peaceful; he wakes several times at night to check that the soul stone remains under the pillow.

"I must find an opportunity to absorb the soul soon."

Lei En thought to himself, then suddenly noticed the beautiful woman beside him breathing a bit differently; turning his head, he met a pair of lake‑blue, gorgeous eyes that stared at him vaguely, as if still unaccustomed to waking up with someone lying beside her.

"You're awake? Good morning." Lei En smiled and leaned his face close.

"Good morning…um…" Viola's eyes instantly widened, she snapped awake, instinctively tried to push him away, then quickly realized what was happening and actively embraced Lei En's neck.

Their breathing grew rapid, and the two quickly became frank with each other, the scene picturesque.

They stayed entwined until near noon, then finally washed up and went downstairs to eat.

Facing the curious gazes of the maid and servants, Viola blushed and almost fled back upstairs, but Lei En's thick skin made him act as if nothing was amiss.

After the meal, the passionately loving couple didn't continue the frivolity, but strolled in the garden.

Sitting on a bench, Viola said seriously, "I plan to hold the Soul Transformation ceremony tonight, advancing to High‑rank Wizard."

"Alright, I'll be with you."

Lei En nodded; this had been planned beforehand.

Viola had just received the blessing of the Longhaired Lady, her soul state at its peak, a condition that could only last a few days; if the Soul Transformation ceremony were performed in time, the chance of success would be higher.

After half a day's rest, that night Lei En accompanied her to the Violet House.

The items needed for the Soul Transformation ceremony had long been prepared, including an exclusive Soul‑devouring Elixir, several bottles of high‑grade vitality potion, four‑ring mental protection scrolls, and so on, all to the highest standard.

This was Viola's third Soul Transformation ceremony, and the location was the same room where Lei En performed his first Soul Transformation.

Viola had prepared for this day for a long time and was very experienced, so she did not need anyone's help; she sent everyone else out, leaving only Lei En.

It was Lei En's first time watching another person undergo a Soul Transformation ceremony.

Although Viola made many preparations and had the blessing of a deity, the ceremony was still extremely difficult, causing her immense pain.

Usually graceful Viola, on the Rune Platform, endured torment, gritting her teeth and struggling desperately.

Lei En could hardly bear to watch, and only then deeply realized how lucky he was.

His Soul‑eye observed the entire Soul Transformation process, deepening his understanding of Soul Transformation; this metamorphosis is essentially breaking the soul into pieces and then recombining it—break before you stand.

When the soul is torn, terrible pain naturally arises.

Fortunately, the Soul Transformation ceremony proceeded smoothly.

Viola injected twenty‑five gigaliters of the Soul‑devouring Elixir; although it did not achieve a perfect Soul Transformation, it was an improvement over her previous two attempts and was a rare top‑tier talent among Wizards.

After resting one night, Viola immediately merged the third Main Soul.

A Flame‑blade Dragon Eagle with a red dragon bloodline.

This Dragon Eagle is a high‑rank Dragon Descendant, extremely powerful, possessing multiple high‑damage fire spells and Elements, and ranks among the very top of the high‑rank tier.

Besides the Dragon Eagle as Main Soul, Viola ascended to Level Seven Ten Thousand Spirits Wizard; the number of magic souls in the Soul‑gathering Tower also rose, yet she still chose the "Raven Feast" Soul Card Set, merging three new raven‑type magic souls.

In one night Viola's power surged severalfold, becoming a high‑rank Wizard.

Lei En, spurred, became even more eager to reach Level Three Wizard.

He targeted Suo Fu Man of Silver Star Academy, spending ten‑plus hours daily at the academy, moving books in the Grand Library, and periodically eavesdropping on Suo Fu Man.

Finally, after staking out for more than a week, Lei En heard useful information.

Tragedy, failed to complete the three more, owe a chapter, must make up quickly.

(End of Chapter)