What did Ma Xiaotao being an Evil Soul Master have to do with him? And now they were resorting to moral coercion? He wasn't falling for it.
At this moment, he understood. Bei Bei had come along to be a persuader. But he wasn't so easily swayed. Asking someone to deliver a message cost money; they wanted to freeload? Not a chance.
Seeing Huo Yuhao remain silent, Yan Shaozhe understood it was time to make an offer, and gave Xuan Zi a look.
Xuan Zi understood, and with a wave of his hand, immediately produced three Soul Bones. The moment the three Soul Bones appeared, the air in the hall seemed to be compressed, becoming chaotic.
The left leg Soul Bone on the left had the greatest movement, with crackling electricity constantly flashing and jumping across it, filled with a bursting aura.
The one on the right was a torso bone, with a deep, sapphire blue color. From the moment it appeared, the temperature in the hall began to drop rapidly, and a thin layer of ice had already formed in the immediate vicinity of the Soul Bone.
The central Soul Bone resembled a helmet, with a gilded texture, very ornate.
"These three Soul Bones are of excellent quality, all exceeding eighty thousand years in age. Especially this head bone and torso bone, they suit you well, young man. How is it? Are you satisfied with this sincerity?" Xuan Zi looked at Huo Yuhao and said slowly.
"Screw this!" Huo Yuhao cursed inwardly. "As if I've never seen the world!" He suspected these Soul Bones were specifically prepared for him. For ordinary Soul Masters, these three Soul Bones would be treasures beyond their wildest dreams.
But Huo Yuhao really didn't care for them. He even suspected these old geezers were hoping he'd absorb these scraps to limit his future achievements. Perhaps it was just paranoia.
Of course, Huo Yuhao knew this was his bias against Shrek Academy speaking.
Truth be told, using three Soul Bones to get Huo Yuhao to treat Ma Xiaotao was extravagant.
Huo Yuhao curiously sized up Yan Shaozhe. The old man was really willing to part with them. Was Ma Xiaotao that valuable in his eyes?
Xuan Zi finished speaking, picked up the wine pot, and guzzled down several mouthfuls. Then, he tore into the chicken leg in his hand, as steady as an old dog. He didn't believe anyone wouldn't be tempted by Soul Bones. They had really put their money where their mouth was for Ma Xiaotao this time.
This was the Ben Ti Sect, after all. If it were anyone else, they wouldn't need to go through so much trouble. They'd just grab him, put a knife to his neck, and slowly reason with him: help or not?
Huo Yuhao fell silent, his mind racing. Soul Bones weren't important, as he couldn't absorb them. He was considering whether he could use this opportunity to browse the precious books in Shrek Academy and the Sea God Pavilion, especially those on Formations.
The Bright Realm wouldn't stop at its current level; on the contrary, there was still a lot of room for improvement. Although the supporting Formations didn't necessarily need to be replaced, it would be best to upgrade them.
Not only Shrek Academy, but also the collections of various major powers interested Huo Yuhao, especially the Sun Moon Empire. Their soul-guided technology developed far beyond the original Douluo Continent's three kingdoms, and Huo Yuhao was very interested in their soul-guided formations.
Forget the Sun Moon Empire for now. He hadn't held out much hope for Shrek Academy before, after all, their relationship was what it was; they wouldn't help him. But now, it seemed like a good opportunity.
Thinking of this, Huo Yuhao looked up at the confident Yan Shaozhe and Xuan Zi and said, "I'm very tempted by the rewards the two seniors have offered, but please allow me to discuss it with my master first."
Yan Shaozhe nodded slightly, showing his understanding, "Of course. Please do."
Huo Yuhao nodded, gave Du Busi a look, and then flashed out of the hall. Seeing this, Du Busi followed closely behind.
Yan Shaozhe narrowed his eyes slightly; he hadn't sensed how Huo Yuhao had left. This little fellow was quite interesting; no wonder even Ma Xiaotao had lost to him.
Bei Bei fell into thought. This meeting made him feel that the gap between him and Huo Yuhao was getting wider and wider. Whether it was the previous staying in the air or the strange movement technique just now, neither was something a Soul Ancestor should possess.
Bei Bei vaguely felt that he and Huo Yuhao were no longer on the same level.
He was falling behind, left far behind by that younger guy. He could only look at his back, powerless to catch up.
Xuan Zi drank heavily and ate heartily, seemingly carefree and happy. But, in truth, his heart couldn't calm down for a long time. This trip to the Ben Ti Sect had allowed him to witness the vast foundation of this super sect.
Du Busi's breakthrough to level ninety-nine was one thing. After all, both he and Du Busi had been stuck at level ninety-eight for who knew how many years. Even though he was envious of the breakthrough, he could barely understand it.
But that Huo Yuhao was already a Soul King at level fifty-six! He remembered that the last time he saw Huo Yuhao on the talent rankings, the kid had only just entered the Soul Ancestor level.
Had he eaten some kind of elixir? Otherwise, how could he have such a rapid increase in speed? Moreover, he could see that the kid's foundation was solid, and his soul power showed no signs of being superficial. He also determined that Huo Yuhao hadn't used any improper methods to increase his cultivation, such as those used by Evil Soul Masters.
A thought arose in Xuan Zi's heart: Perhaps he could use this opportunity to keep Huo Yuhao at Shrek Academy forever.
I think the Sea God Pavilion will be a good place for you to be buried.
Don't blame this old man for being ruthless; blame yourself for being too outstanding and for choosing the wrong side, helping the wicked.
Xuan Zi's cloudy old eyes flickered with light, and a strong killing intent surged in his heart.
"Master, aren't you blaming me?" Huo Yuhao asked curiously, looking at Du Busi in the Ben Ti Sect's main hall, whose expression was as usual.
"Why would I blame you?" Du Busi was also somewhat puzzled.
"Shrek Academy has always been at odds with us. Ma Xiaotao has decent talent. Isn't this basically aiding the enemy?" Huo Yuhao scratched his head.
Hearing this, Du Busi chuckled, "You said it yourself, her talent is only decent. You can suppress her now, and you can do the same in the future."
He paused, and Du Busi's expression became solemn, "My disciple, you must remember, only cowards spend their days trying to suppress others and stifle geniuses, because they are filled with fear and cowardice, afraid of others surpassing them."
"I understand, Master." Huo Yuhao replied with a serious expression. Du Busi was indeed worthy of his name. No one who reached the peak of the Soul Master realm was simple. Just in terms of this state of mind, few could match him.
"Mm, I believe in you. The future era will definitely belong to you. There is no need to pay attention to those trivial details; they are just clowns, and in the end, they will only become stepping stones for you to reach the peak."
Huo Yuhao smiled and didn't continue the topic, saying, "Master, I will make a few more requests later, but Shrek Academy is ultimately their old nest. Just to be safe, let's leave Bei Bei in the sect for now. That guy is Mu En's great-grandson. I will let him go when I return."
Du Busi nodded, satisfied with Huo Yuhao's caution. Confidence was good, but excessive confidence was foolish.
Soon, the two returned to the side hall. Yan Shaozhe saw them and asked, "Young friend, have you considered it?"
"Dean Yan, I can agree to your request, but I have another condition," Huo Yuhao replied calmly.
Yan Shaozhe's expression darkened upon hearing this. He felt that this young man was too greedy for his age, but thinking of his disciple, he suppressed his anger and asked, "I wonder what your condition is, young friend?"
"Dean Yan, there's no need to worry. It's not a big deal. I want to borrow the library of your academy and the Sea God Pavilion to read, um, everything," Huo Yuhao said with a smile.
Yan Shaozhe frowned deeply upon hearing this. He didn't think it was a big deal in itself, as Shrek Academy didn't have any particularly precious books. However, he didn't have the authority to decide about the Sea God Pavilion.
Therefore, Yan Shaozhe turned his gaze towards Xuan Zi.
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