Tang Wulin, rejected, saw his complexion fade to a dull hue...
But he was still somewhat unwilling to give up and inquired, "Teacher Mang Tian, can you tell me at what level of strength will I be qualified to know the whereabouts of my parents?"
Seeing this, Mang Tian exhibited a troubled expression but did not provide a specific answer...
Mu Chen, beside him, started to comfort, "Little Wulin, if Mang Tian isn't telling you, it's probably for your own good!"
Although it was unclear what had happened, the reason behind Tang Wulin's parents' disappearance must be complicated!
Tang Wulin's eyes reddened slightly as he bit back, "I know... It's just that after so long without any news from them, I..."
Mu Xi, next to him, showed a look of heartache and wrapped an arm around his neck, whispering, "Don't worry, Wulin, your parents will definitely be alright."
After a pause, she spoke again, "Besides, we've finally gotten together today, so let's not make it so melancholic!"
Mu Chen nodded, "Mu Xi is right, let's eat. I think Wulin's friends must also be waiting for him!"
Mang Tian also tried to reassure, "Wulin, although I can't tell you their whereabouts, I can assure you that they are not in danger!"
It was then that Tang Wulin snapped out of his sadness, wiped the corner of his eyes, and mustered a smile, "Yeah!"
Although the answer he received was quite vague, the confirmation that his parents were safe was enough for him!
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Afterward, having quickly grabbed a bite to eat, Tang Wulin rushed to the auction and found the spot where Gu Yue and the others were sitting...
After sitting down, he apologized with a hint of regret, "Sorry, everyone, I was discussing some matters with the teachers and came a bit too late!"
Ye Xinglan smiled, "It's fine, it's still early! We have plenty of time to enjoy ourselves!"
Xu Xiaoyan muttered, "Hmm, although I've got a bit of visual fatigue from watching the auction!"
Xie Xie raised an eyebrow, "Wulin, did you come prepared? Gu Yue here has bought an auction item for six hundred thousand! Be careful she doesn't drain all your finances."
After a pause, he added, "But you're really easy to talk to, agreeing without a second thought. I'll come to you when I need to borrow money next time!"
Tang Wulin chuckled lightly, "No worries, it's just six hundred thousand. After I forge and sell some Battle Armors, I should be able to make quite a bit!"
The perk of being a Forging Master was not having to worry about money!
Upon hearing this, Xu Xiaoyan, with envy in her eyes, said, "Xie Xie, this is what they call doting on one's wife. Do you think everyone is as stingy as you?"
Ye Xinglan let out a sudden "Hmm!"
These words seemed to strike a blow to Xie Xie's pride, as he retorted with annoyance, "What do you mean by that? If I had money, I'd definitely be more generous than Wulin!"
Xu Lizhi, who hadn't been paying attention, blurted out subconsciously, "Ah? I support Sister Xinglan!"
Xie Xie rolled his eyes, "Forget it!"
This Xu Lizhi was completely Xing Lan's little fanboy!
He must have been out of his mind to ask him for advice!
Wu Siduo, who had been silently observing, showed a deep look of puzzlement and said seriously, "So Wulin and Gu Yue are already a couple?"
Having been a part of this team for so long, she was never aware!
Tang Wulin's face flushed, and he quickly waved his hands, "Wu Siduo, don't listen to their nonsense... Gu Yue and I are not in that kind of relationship!"
Wu Siduo nodded thoughtfully, "I see, it just seemed like you two were quite like a couple."
Gu Yue, hearing his hasty denial, showed a flicker of displeasure in her Beautiful Eyes...
After chatting casually with everyone for a while, Tang Wulin finally turned to Gu Yue and curiously asked, "By the way, Gu Yue, what did you buy for six hundred thousand at the auction?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Yue immediately tensed up and hesitated, "That... Can I not say? It's my secret!"
She could feel the dragon soul within that fragment of the stone, and Tang Wulin, who also possessed the Dragon God's bloodline, might feel it too!
So as not to expose her identity, she could only conceal it!
Tang Wulin was stunned, "This..."
This was something he had spent six hundred thousand to buy, yet Gu Yue wasn't planning to let him see it?
Xie Xie patted his shoulder and whispered, "Wulin, let me tell you secretly, it's actually just a lousy rock!"
With a skeptical look, Tang Wulin turned to the others and, without a doubt, received confirming gazes...
It turned out that Gu Yue had indeed spent six hundred thousand on a worthless stone!
At that moment, he felt that something was seriously off with him...
Gu Yue seemed to feel she had gone too far and said with some embarrassment, "Well... Wulin, I'll pay you back later!"
Tang Wulin waved his hand, pretending to be unconcerned, "No... it's not necessary, it's just six hundred thousand; what's spent is spent!"
Of course, while he said this, it was impossible for it not to hurt!
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After returning to the dormitory, Gu Yue finally opened the box and took out the fragment of stone she had bought at noon...
The next second, a deafening dragon's roar resounded in her mind once again...
This caused the last bit of wishful thinking in her heart to vanish as she said coldly, "It's true, there's no mistake! It's indeed something from the Dragon Tomb!"
Immediately, she quickly took out a communicator and dialed Di Tian...
The respectful voice came from the other side promptly, "Your Highness! What can I do for you at this late hour?"
Gu Yue, struggling to contain her anger, inquired, "Di Tian, the place I asked you to guard recently, how is it now?"
After she said this, Di Tian on the other side seemed to realize something was amiss and replied without changing his tone, "Your Highness, there has been no abnormality at that location!"
Why would Her Highness suddenly inquire about this matter, unless she had discovered something?
Gu Yue's tone became increasingly stern, "Di Tian, are you sure? Today at the auction, I saw a stone attached to a dragon soul!"
She faintly felt that Di Tian might be hiding something from her!
Di Tian on the other end of the communicator changed his expression drastically, inwardly wondering, "Could it be the work of the Soul Master who broke in recently?"
He took a deep breath to calm himself before speaking earnestly, "Your Highness, no Soul Master has intruded into the place we are guarding!"
Gu Yue seemed to understand something and narrowed her Beautiful Eyes, "Di Tian, are you suggesting that there are other ways to enter the Dragon Tomb?"
Di Tian had only mentioned the guarded location, not the intrusion of a Soul Master!
Di Tian affirmed, "I fear that's the case, otherwise there's no explanation for the stone bearing a dragon soul that you, Your Highness, have found!"
A bit of Gu Yue's anger dissipated, "I understand, I will return in a while. Whatever is in the Dragon Tomb, it must not fall into the hands of others!"
That thing represented the future for the entire Soul Beast Clan!
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