Ignoring the surrounding gazes, Lin Yun turned and left.
Mockery?
Heh, what blind fools. They steer clear of the unknown and fear, unaware that the unknown and fear are the essence of adventure, the quickest way to gain benefits.
Moreover, for Lin Yun, this was far from unknown and fear; it was merely picking up gold dropped on the ground and getting rich in one swoop.
People always like to look at unconventional individuals with ridicule and mockery, forgetting the principle that pigs and sheep flock together, while tigers walk alone.
"While you're mocking me, you don't know that the true treasure has already fallen into my hands," Lin Yun smiled slightly, his steps light.
Of course, even if they were given the Spirit Devouring Engraving Knife, they probably couldn't handle it. If they could truly purify the Spirit Devouring Engraving Knife, the Star Luo Empire's royal family would have done it long ago. Just purifying the engraving knife could cause its value to skyrocket countless times. Why wouldn't Xu Jiawei be happy to do it?
It's just that they didn't have the strength. Even if given the chance, they wouldn't be able to use it!
So, this Gold of Life is destined for me; it rightfully belongs in my hands!
"Hey~ Wait for me!" A soft, sweet call sounded from behind.
Lin Yun turned back and met the gaze of Xue Qingci, who was eagerly chasing after him. By this time, both of them had removed their auction masks, revealing their true appearances.
He also saw Xue Qingci's face for the first time.
It was hard to describe; at least Lin Yun couldn't find any flaws on her face. Her features, whether viewed individually or as a whole, gave off a particularly ethereal and comfortable feeling. Her skin was incredibly delicate, with not a single pore visible. And perhaps because her steps were a bit rushed while chasing him out, a touch of blush appeared on her fair face, and her breathing was slightly unsteady.
Lin Yun finally understood why some people used apples to describe a girl's cheeks; Xue Qingci perfectly demonstrated this to him at that moment.
What a truly ethereal beauty.
It must be said, Lin Yun was impressed by Xue Qingci. The last person who had impressed him this much was Xiao Xiao, whose martial soul had been evolved by the Qiluo Orchid.
The one before that was Gu Yuena.
It wasn't that Xue Qingci was genuinely more beautiful than the two of them, but rather that she was special; she had a lot of character.
Such a beautiful girl, yet in the original novel, she wasn't turned into a love-struck fool by Huo Yuhao's succubus grilled fish. It seems she's going to die soon.
'Hmm... should I offer incense in advance?' Lin Yun fell into contemplation.
But as soon as the thought popped into his head, he immediately extinguished it. If he hadn't encountered her, then so be it; her death wouldn't concern him. But since he had encountered her, and Electrolux had even expressed his desire to take her as a disciple, how could Lin Yun just watch her die?
"Why are you walking so fast? Can't you wait for me?" Xue Qingci panted softly, her cheeks puffed out.
"I bought things too, and I have to pay anyway! It's on the way!"
Buying things at an auction house was certainly different from other places. After bidding, payment wasn't made on the spot, nor was the item immediately taken. Instead, one had to go to the back area to verify the goods before settling the payment on the spot.
One reason was to protect the buyer's privacy, and the other was for convenience.
As for whether they could afford the items bid by customers?
That wasn't important.
The Starlight Auction House wasn't to be trifled with; their background was the Star Luo Imperial Family. Anyone who dared to make a fool of them would basically have grass two meters high on their graves already.
"Alright, let's go together then," Lin Yun nodded, then turned and continued walking.
Xue Qingci puffed out her cheeks again, then huffily followed. As a princess, she had never been ignored like this before. In the Dou Spirit Empire, even the First Prince had to coax her.
Yet, on her very first long journey, she encountered Lin Yun, this unyielding wall, and was utterly defeated.
'Hmph, I refuse to believe it. Does this princess really have no charm at all?!'
However, when Xue Qingci paid for the soul tools she had purchased at the auction in the back area of the Starlight Auction House, she only saw an empty corridor.
Xue Qingci: ?
Where is he!!!
"Ah!! Lin Yun!!!" Xue Qingci immediately let out a sharp cry, her sweet and lovely face losing all composure.
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Lin Yun strolled leisurely down the street, his hands clasped behind his head, his expression relaxed as he walked towards the Star Emperor Hotel.
Xue Qingci was somewhat interesting, but it wasn't the time to approach her yet. The fact that Electrolux could sense the aura of the Undead Magic inheritance on her indicated that her martial soul was definitely not simple.
Death Qi, in the era of Douluo Dalu II: The Unrivaled Tang Sect, was practically nailed to the pillar of shame for Evil Soul Masters by Shrek, that group of Class A war criminals. Regardless of whether you'd committed evil, as long as your martial soul was considered evil, you were an Evil Soul Master.
Ghost Douluo Gui Mei: ?
Bone Douluo Gu Rong: ?
As long as she remained with the people from the Dou Spirit Empire, Xue Qingci would likely be able to conceal her martial soul for a while longer, and no major problems would arise for now.
But if she were to openly come to Shrek Academy and get close to Lin Yun, the chances of exposure would greatly increase.
After all, after Xuan Zi was banned, Xian Lin'er followed closely behind to Star Luo City.
The competition wasn't over yet, and Lin Yun didn't want to fall out with Shrek Academy at this time. After the competition, it wouldn't matter. He'd just find some time to have the Demon King make a trip, charm this little princess, and send her into the Undead Demigod Realm. That would be that.
As for how to convince her?
'Ahem, Princess, you wouldn't want to be treated as an Evil Soul Master, would you?'
Tsk, the taste of a certain idiot is getting stronger.
After returning to the hotel alone, the other members of the Shrek team didn't pay much attention to where Lin Yun had gone. His imperial status within the team needed no explanation. Ever since Wang Yan had slacked off, they basically stopped having meetings anyway. Regardless of which team they were matched against, they would just directly fight; tactics were completely useless.
As long as he was back, that's what mattered, since Shrek had a battle tomorrow.
Everyone was busy with their own affairs, either cultivating or adjusting their condition for tomorrow's match. Ling Luochen and Yao Haoxuan were still fully recovering from their injuries, estimated to be fully healed in another three or four days.
"Brother Yun, you're back!"
As Lin Yun opened his room door, a petite figure directly rushed into his embrace, a fragrant breeze caressing his face.
"Yeah, I just went out for a walk and bought some things," Lin Yun's lips curved upward as he gently rubbed Xiao Xiao's small head.
And then, Xiao Xiao activated her innate female talent.
Sniff sniff~
Her small nose twitched slightly, and she keenly detected an unfamiliar scent on Lin Yun.
This is... the scent of another vixen!
Xiao Xiao's bright eyes immediately narrowed. After looking up at Lin Yun's calm and gentle expression, her red lips pressed together. She then locked the door behind her and pulled on Lin Yun's collar, heading towards the large bed...
(End of Chapter)
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