Chapter 266: How Can the Protagonist's Life Be Without an Auction House

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Eternal Emperor? Strongest in the World?

Zeng Yi stared at the imposing figure before him, never expecting Xue Qinghe to have such grand ambitions, wanting to unify the entire continent.

But having a good idea is one thing, the reality is quite harsh. Setting aside the power of the Star Luo Empire, just dealing with the Martial Spirit Hall is already incredibly difficult, with a difficulty level comparable to that of hell.

After all, the Martial Spirit Hall has the power to rival the entire continent.

Moreover, there is also the Child of Destiny, Tang San, who is rapidly growing. Within ten years, he would probably already be a Level 100 God. Do you think Tang San, as the Child of Destiny, would allow you to unify the entire continent?

Furthermore, among the Seven Monsters of Shrek Academy, Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing are both nobles from the Star Luo Empire. Do you think they would watch their own country being destroyed without doing anything?

I have a good relationship with them. If I help you take over the world, how should I face them?

Moreover, with the strength of your Heavenly Dou Empire combined with mine, the two of us can conquer this world. You think highly of yourself and me.

Faced with Xue Qinghe's invitation, Zeng Yi didn't know how to respond.

In the whole continent, the number of Spirit Masters is less than one percent of the total population, but they occupy nearly ninety percent of the resources. Spirit Masters can be nobles, but nobles will always be Spirit masters. The chance of an ordinary person rising to become superior to others is basically zero. Only by possessing Spirit power and cultivating into a Spirit Master can one change their original destiny.

The most despicable thing is that there is still slavery. Zeng Yi can't accept this.

Zeng Yi has also thought about changing this world. As a transmigrator, he must accomplish something. However, it is almost impossible to achieve this by relying solely on oneself. If one can't even protect oneself, how can they talk about changing the world? The only thing Zeng Yi can do is to cultivate diligently, improve his own strength and uphold his own sense of justice when faced with injustice.

Only with a strong fist can one have more say. This is the deepest feeling Zeng Yi has had since coming to this world.

Zeng Yi didn't mock Xue Qinghe's ideals. On the contrary, Zeng Yi really agrees with his lofty ideals. Moreover, as the crown prince of a great empire and future ruler, he does have the qualifications to say such things. However, vaguely remembering the original plot, Zeng Yi knows very well that Xue Qinghe's ideals are doomed to fail.

Zeng Yi remembers that in the end, the Martial Spirit Hall also wanted to unify the entire continent, just like Xue Qinghe, and they indeed had that strength. Sadly, they were born in the wrong era and encountered Tang San, the Child of Destiny.

"Are you serious? This is a path full of thorns. At the end of this path lies an abyss that may not even have a bottom." Zeng Yi looked at Xue Qinghe solemnly. He agrees with Xue Qinghe's idea, but it is too crazy. If it was a joke, then fine. However, if Xue Qinghe is truly serious, as a friend, Zeng Yi will lend a hand.

In Zeng Yi's vague memory, Xue Qinghe didn't appear in the later plot, maybe he had already died. But this time, even if Xue Qinghe's plan fails, Zeng Yi will make sure he survives.

Xue Qinghe smiled slightly and said, "Of course, would you like to help me?"

Zeng Yi apologized and said, "I'm sorry, I don't like getting involved in the competition for the throne. I don't understand politics, and I dislike the power struggles between nobles. I am someone who values freedom and dislikes being restrained by others. I prefer doing things I like freely."

Hearing Zeng Yi's words, Xue Qinghe couldn't help but feel disappointed. In her opinion, Zeng Yi was rejecting her. Indeed, such an outrageous idea is difficult for an ordinary person to accept, so it's normal to reject it.

However, the next words from Zeng Yi made Xue Qinghe's disappointed expression turn into joy.

"But we are friends. When you encounter something you can't solve and need my help, as long as it doesn't go against reason and morality, I will definitely lend a hand as a friend."

It was that dazzling smile, like sunshine, shining on Xue Qinghe's face. She felt a warmth in her heart, a feeling she had never experienced before. At this moment, she silently swore that no matter what happens, she will give her all to fulfill the promise made today, even if the abyss ahead is truly endless, she will fill it.

"Thank you, Zeng Yi." Xue Qinghe couldn't help but smile. Although she knew how ridiculous and fantastical her idea was, she still believed in it and was willing to seek help.

Is this what true trust between friends is like?

"Follow me, I'll take you somewhere."

Watching Xue Qinghe walk out of the room, Zeng Yi was a bit confused, but he followed.

Zeng Yi followed Xue Qinghe out of the teahouse and walked towards the city center.

"Where are you taking me?" walking on the wide road, surrounded by bustling crowds and numerous shops, Zeng Yi was curious about where Xue Qinghe was taking him.

"You'll know when we get there." Xue Qinghe turned to look at Zeng Yi, smiling mysteriously. He opened his folding fan and lightly fanned it, exuding a refined elegance, like a charming jade gentleman.

The imposing aura from earlier, the aura that could conquer mountains and rivers, dissipated as though he hadn't spoken those words of becoming the emperor of the world.

Zeng Yi greatly admired this change in aura.

Unknowingly, Zeng Yi followed Xue Qinghe for nearly half an hour before Xue Qinghe finally stopped.

"We're here? What is this place?" Zeng Yi raised his head and looked at the building in front of him, asking.

The building looked peculiar, completely round, like half a sphere resting on the ground. There was no signboard indicating its name, only a hammer logo.

"An auction house? Why are we here?" Zeng Yi nodded in understanding, but he didn't understand why Xue Qinghe brought him here.

Indeed, when he thought about it carefully, the auction house is a very important part of many web novels. The protagonist's experience often involves the auction house as a crucial point, triggering many events. As a transmigrator who has been in this world for sixteen years, Zeng Yi still hadn't come into contact with an auction house.

Xue Qinghe said, "Of course, we're here to have some fun. If we're lucky, we might unexpectedly acquire some treasures."

Zeng Yi wholeheartedly agreed and nodded. In his previous life, he had read many novels where the protagonists would bid on items at low prices in auction houses, such as magical techniques, fragments of divine artifacts, and treasure maps.

Now, is it my turn?

Indeed, how can the protagonist's life be without an auction house?

"But, there is also a dark side to it." looking at the entrance of the auction house, Xue Qinghe's eyes flickered with a touch of disgust.

"Let's go in."

"Wait." Zeng Yi stopped Xue Qinghe.

"What's wrong?" Xue Qinghe looked at Zeng Yi in confusion.

"Let me make it clear, I don't have much money." Zeng Yi said. The money he earned from the Spirit Fighting Arena combined with the monthly subsidy he received from the Martial Spirit Hall was less than twenty thousand Gold Spirit Coins. In this kind of auction house where only rich people can play, he probably couldn't even bid on the cheapest item.

What's more frustrating is that after advancing to the Spirit Ancestor level, Martial Spirit Hall abruptly stopped providing subsidies, which made Zeng Yi extremely unhappy. He has only received the subsidy from the Martial Spirit Hall less than ten times since becoming a Spirit Master!

Xue Qinghe couldn't help but laugh and said, "Don't worry, if you find something you like, I will bid on it for you as my gift."

"As long as you said it, then let's go in." Zeng Yi immediately answered, afraid of giving Xue Qinghe a chance to reconsider.