Chapter 24 Hao Tian Clan, Titan!_1

Xu Jiujiu sighed softly, "The reason we can't take it is because the risk is too high, the cost too great."

If we fail, without a second Martial Soul, we would be at a loss.

A hundred-thousand-year soul ring and a hundred-thousand-year soul bone together wouldn't be worth hundreds of millions of golden soul coins.

If you really want a hundred-thousand-year soul ring and soul bone, getting a powerhouse from Shrek Academy to take action wouldn't cost so much money."

Xu Jiujiu's worry was still about wasting resources.

Hundreds of millions of golden soul coins is not a small sum, and she could not help but hesitate.

Especially for a nation, there are just too many places to spend money.

It could be used to improve the livelihoods of the people, or to manufacture refined equipment to enhance the combat strength of the soldiers.

But Xu Jiawei disagreed with Xu Jiujiu, "What if we succeed? Our Star Luo Empire would gain another top-notch power, and even when facing Shrek in the future, we could speak with a louder voice..."

Upon hearing this, Xu Jiujiu shook her head. "We are in turbulent times, and the friction between the Sun-Moon Empire and our Star Luo Empire is unending. Maybe next year or even tomorrow, no one knows when war will break out.

Decades are just too far away; I only care about the here and now."

After listening to Xu Jiujiu's words, Xu Jiawei also fell silent.

A moment later, he nodded slowly.

He understood Xu Jiujiu and knew that no matter what he said next, it would be meaningless.

"How do you think these items should be handled?"

"Let's just proceed with the auction as usual."

Xu Jiujiu thought for a moment and then answered, "That mysterious Ninth-Level Soul Master actually sent the Divine Seal Altar to our Star Luo Empire must have had his reasons.

Mingde Hall is wealthy and powerful; they can definitely take these items off our hands, so we can infer that the mysterious Ninth-Level Soul Master would prefer that these items not fall into the hands of the Sun-Moon Empire, otherwise, it wouldn't need to be so troublesome."

After listening to Xu Jiujiu's analysis, Xu Jiawei nodded slightly. "We happen to have the same idea; I also think that the mysterious person has such intentions."

"Since that's the case, then we should do as he wishes even more so, otherwise, if things aren't handled well, we might even provoke a Ninth-Level Soul Master. Our Star Luo Empire is already in a precarious situation, we cannot afford to make more powerful enemies."

"However, even if we decide not to take this treasure, we must still make the most of its value..."

"How else could we make use of it?"

"Sister, have you forgotten the upcoming Soul Master competition?

We could take advantage of the occasion to hold an auction that will shock the entire Soul Land. At that time, all the major powers from Soul Land will be present, and such a precious treasure will certainly sell for a price higher than usual.

In this way, we will gain substantial profits, and the name of Star Luo Auction House will resonate throughout Soul Land."

Xu Jiawei's eyes brightened as he spoke.

This was an opportunity to gain both fame and fortune.

However, Xu Jiujiu frowned with a touch of melancholy.

"Sister, what's the matter?"

"Brother, I'm just a little worried. After all, when the time comes, the teams from the Sun-Moon Empire will also be here. I'm afraid that if this item falls into the hands of the Sun-Moon Empire..."

However, Xu Jiujiu didn't need to finish for Xu Jiawei to understand her concerns.

He laughed and waved his hand, "My dear sister, your worries might be a bit excessive.

The Sun-Moon Empire will send teams to participate, but don't forget that Shrek is not unrepresented.

Hehe, don't forget, it's often joked by the people of the Sun-Moon Empire that the Douluo Three Kingdoms are Shrek's backyard.

Would Shrek just watch as someone comes into their backyard and takes away valuable things?

We don't need to worry about these problems; at a critical time, Shrek will take action."

...

Meanwhile,

Shrek Academy.

Dressed in white, the elegant Dean of the Martial Soul Department, Yan Shaozhe, made his way to the secluded grove within the inner court.

Through the dense woods, before his eyes was a vast lake.

In the middle of the lake was an imposingly ancient pavilion.

However, Yan Shaozhe did not head towards the pavilion.

Next to the lake on a large rock, he found the person he was looking for.

It was an elder, drowsy and dozing off.

Holding a chicken drumstick stripped down to the bone in his hand, his clothing, which had not been washed for who knows how long, was covered in glossy black grease stains.

Unquestionably, this man was the double-agent...

Pfft.

This man was the dedicated Drumstick Douluo, Xuan Zi, committed to Shrek Academy's recruiting efforts!

And as Yan Shaozhe looked at Xuan Zi, his expression suddenly turned solemn.

However,

Before he could speak, Xuan Zi's drowsy eyes suddenly shone. After taking a swig of wine from the gourd at his waist, he asked, "What brings you to me?"

Yan Shaozhe bowed respectfully to Xuan Zi, "The continental advanced Soul Master Academy competition is upon us. The contestants from our Academy are the cream of the crop, the elite seeds, we can't afford any mistakes, so I would like to request your help to safeguard our Academy's team."

"Oh? Has it already come around to the Soul Master competition time?"

Xuan Zi's gaze flickered, and after taking another hefty swig of wine, he asked, "How's the quality of our Academy's students this session?"

As if expecting this question, Yan Shaozhe replied without hesitation, "This session is also quite exceptional. The main team members include Ma Xiaotao, Dai Yueheng, Ling Luochen, Chen Zifeng, Xi Xi, Yao Haoyuan, and Gong Yangmo.

The team captain is Ma Xiaotao."

"Ma Xiaotao?"

On hearing the name, Xuan Zi frowned slightly, "I remember that girl. She should be your disciple, right? She ought to have become a Soul Emperor by now, hasn't she?"