pertwk Chapter 130 The Young Sect Master's Small Fortune
Chapter 130 The Young Sect Master's Small Fortune
Chapter 130 The Young Sect Master's Small Fortune
A few days later.
Inside the classroom of Class 1, Grade 2 at Shrek Academy.
The entrance exam for the second grade has been over for some time now, and it's been pretty much the same as what I experienced in my previous life.
Still in the academy's arena, participants would choose to engage in combat against spirit beasts of different ages, after which the teachers would score them.
However, since Dai Huabin didn't jump out to provoke them in this life, there was naturally no bet.
Huo Yuhao passed the upgrade assessment in an unremarkable way, without deliberately simulating a 100,000-year soul ring to scare the soul beasts under 10,000 years old in the arena into incontinence.
Apart from the astonishing number of Soul Masters in Class One during the assessment, and Ning Tian's Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul making its first appearance during the assessment, causing quite a stir, the entire upgrade assessment process was relatively uneventful.
As Huo Yuhao listened to the teacher's somewhat monotonous lecture from the podium, his mind wandered.
During his previous vacation, he had sensed that the spiritual imprint he left on the reborn Tang San was unusually close to him, perhaps even close enough to be near Heaven Dou City.
At the time, he speculated that the reborn Tang San might want to try to enter or determine the location of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.
But soon, Tang San's whereabouts became extremely unpredictable, until they became increasingly distant, and finally disappeared in the direction of the Sun and Moon Continent.
It's impossible that Tang San was captured by some Holy Spirit Cult elder and made a Holy Son, just like Xiao Ya in his previous life.
Before Huo Yuhao could even sort out his thoughts, the bell rang to signal the end of get out of class.
Upon hearing the bell, the teacher on the podium immediately called for the end of get out of class, then grabbed his lesson plan and slipped away faster than the students.
Wang Dong'er, who was sitting next to Huo Yuhao, lazily catching up on sleep on her desk, only woke up slowly after hearing the familiar school bell.
She rubbed her sleepy eyes and couldn't help but yawn before she finally came to her senses.
Before she could even raise her voice and habitually call out, "Sisters, meet at the cafeteria!", she felt something gently pat her head.
Ning Tian had already walked to her desk without her noticing, holding several red papers with gold lettering in his hand.
Wang Dong'er took the red paper that Ning Tian stuffed into her hand in a daze, glanced at it casually, and her previously confused eyes suddenly lit up.
"Ning Tian, where did you get this invitation? But I remember, isn't Jubaoge your Jiubaoge's business competitor? Are we going to cause trouble tonight?"
As Wang Dong'er spoke, her tone was filled with barely suppressed excitement.
Clearly, as long as her best friend gives the order, she can immediately transform into a masked thief and pack up all the good stuff brought out from that treasure trove.
Ning Tian's lips twitched involuntarily. She also found it somewhat difficult to accept Wang Dong'er's sometimes overly impulsive personality.
Huo Yuhao took the invitation from Ning Tian and gently patted Wang Dong'er's head, interrupting her whimsical thoughts.
Wang Dong'er let out a disgruntled exclamation: "Huo Yuhao, don't you know that patting someone on the head like that will make them stupid?"
Upon hearing Wang Dong'er's words, Wu Feng, who had walked over, couldn't help but roll his eyes and bluntly retorted, "Don't worry, Dong'er, you're not that smart to begin with, so it's okay if you get slapped a few more times."
Wang Dong'er was so angry that she puffed up her cheeks, and her pink face turned bright red.
"You're talking nonsense! I've been incredibly intelligent since I was a child. My second father often praises me, saying that I inherited my father's extraordinary wisdom! Don't underestimate me."
"Second Father?" Xiao Xiao, who was sitting behind Wang Dong'er, was also intrigued when she heard this.
She reached out and wrapped her arm around Wang Dong'er's neck, asking with a grin, "Dong'er, does your family background sound that complicated?"
"What's so complicated? Anyway, I've never met my biological parents." Wang Dong'er shrugged nonchalantly and said casually:
"As far back as I can remember, I only remember my first and second uncles. I don't even know what my biological parents look like. But let me make this clear first, you're not allowed to use this to mock me, or I'll turn my back on you."
She waved her little fist, pretending to be fierce as a threat.
Xiao Xiao quickly comforted her, "Dong'er, you're my best friend, how could I do such a thing?"
As she spoke, Xiao Xiao flipped through the invitation she had just received, her tone tinged with regret.
"Why tonight? Looks like I can't go with my best friend, Dong'er."
Xiao Xiao and Cui Yajie applied together for the Soul Hunting Team organized by the academy and were to set off for the Star Dou Great Forest that afternoon.
Based on past experience, it usually takes several days to stay in the forest, so naturally, one will miss tonight's treasure hunt.
Upon hearing this, Wang Dong'er waved her hand dismissively, her tone quite bold: "It's alright, it's alright. If I see anything good tonight, I'll just buy you one too."
Seeing Wang Dong'er's renewed energy, Huo Yuhao couldn't resist teasing her: "Dong'er, weren't you just so determined to cause trouble? How come you're now obediently paying for it?"
"Hmph, the me of yesterday is not the me of today, and the me of just now is not the me of today either."
Wang Dong'er shook her head. "I'm in a good mood right now, so I've decided to show off my wealth as the young sect leader of Haotian Sect and let them see it."
Thinking of the price of the golden light left arm bone that the academy had specially brought out in his previous life, which was extremely suitable for Wang Dong'er, Huo Yuhao followed up on her words and asked:
"As the young sect master of the Clear Sky Sect, I wonder how many gold soul coins you've taken from the Clear Sky Sect's treasury to enrich your own little coffers this time?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Dong'er revealed a disdainful smile and waved five fingers in front of Huo Yuhao.
Cui Yajie, who was whispering with Zhu Lu, couldn't help but exclaim in surprise when she saw Wang Dong'er's actions: "Dong'er, you brought 500,000 gold soul coins to school with you?"
Seeing the shock on Cui Yajie's face, Wang Dong'er shook her finger triumphantly, "Wrong, wrong, wrong, how could it only be 500,000? Before I left the sect, my uncle gave me a storage soul tool with at least 5 million in it."
"Five million?"
Hearing this number, even the usually composed Ning Tian was somewhat surprised.
Five million gold soul coins—that's roughly equivalent to the total tax revenue of an imperial capital like Star Luo City for an entire month.
It is true that the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is incredibly wealthy, but most of its wealth is either converted into various fixed assets or stored in its treasury as rare and precious materials and metals. In terms of cash flow, it is not particularly well-off.
Although she, as the young sect leader of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, could mobilize tens of millions of gold soul coins in a short period of time, it was still somewhat difficult for her to carry them on her person as easily as Wang Dong'er.
As Ning Tian's thoughts raced, his gaze unconsciously fell on Huo Yuhao again.
If we're talking about who's truly wealthy among this group, it's probably Huo Yuhao.
The total revenue generated from the soul tool manufacturing blueprints that he leaked out through the Nine Treasures Pavilion channels alone is probably no less than a hundred million gold soul coins.
Huo Yuhao looked at Wang Dong'er's smug expression but didn't say anything, since the academy might not necessarily bring out that soul bone this time.
At this moment, Zhu Lu, who had been gently nudged by Cui Yajie, walked to Huo Yuhao's side with her head slightly lowered and her cheeks flushed. She stammered as she spoke:
"Yuhao, Yajie is going to get her third spirit ring. Tonight... can you come with me to the treasure viewing event?"
Upon hearing Zhu Lu's somewhat shy question, the women around her, who had been chatting and laughing, all stopped their conversation.
Even Wang Dong'er, who had just been so arrogant, couldn't help but show a hint of annoyance on her face.
Why didn't I think of this?
Feeling their unanimous, direct gazes, each carrying a different meaning, Huo Yuhao nervously scratched his hair, a rare hint of panic showing in his blue-gold eyes.
He hesitated for a moment before speaking:
"I don't have anything else to do tonight, so I can accompany you to Jubaoge for a stroll."
Upon hearing Huo Yuhao's answer, all the gazes that had been directed at him dispersed.
Wang Dong'er started boasting about her past glorious deeds again, which made the girls around her laugh again.
After dinner.
Huo Yuhao specifically asked Gu Yuena for her opinion. After learning that she planned to catch up on her sleep and not participate in the evening's activities, he walked towards Shrek City with Ning Tian, Wang Dong'er, and others, chatting and laughing.
Shrek City was already very lively at dusk, but perhaps because the Treasure Pavilion was holding a treasure appreciation event that night, the streets were even more crowded, with a dense flow of people everywhere you looked.
The group wasn't in a hurry to reach their destination. They walked and stopped along the way, stopping to look at interesting stalls or novel foods whenever they saw them. It took them about half an hour to leisurely stroll to the location of Jubao Pavilion.
Compared to the Nine Treasures Pavilion of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile School, which is nine stories high, the Gathering Treasures Pavilion is actually smaller and more exquisite.
Although it doesn't occupy a very large area, its exterior is still decorated in a magnificent and opulent manner. From a distance, its overall shape resembles a treasure bowl.
Wang Dong'er looked at the eight girls in matching long dresses standing on either side of the entrance to Jubaoge, their skirts slit quite high, revealing their fair skin intentionally or unintentionally. She couldn't help but laugh and say to Ning Tian.
"Ning Tian, it seems these chambers of commerce all use similar methods. I wonder if some fool will fall for it and spend a fortune just to win a beauty's favor."
Ning Tian shook his head and explained, "This treasure appreciation event is organized by a group of large merchants in Shrek City, not by Jubaoge alone."
Inside, you can also see the items consigned by our Nine Treasures Pavilion. More importantly, behind this Treasures Pavilion stands Shrek Academy.
Upon hearing Ning Tian's words, Wang Dong'er's smile froze slightly, as if she had recalled her boastful words from earlier that day. She chuckled dryly twice and quickly changed the subject.
"Hey everyone, let's not just stand at the door, let's go in and see if there's anything good."
Before everyone could even set off, a steady voice rang in their ears.
"You must be Huo Yuhao? I'm Dai Huabin's older brother, Dai Yueheng. It's a pleasure to meet you all. Would you do me the honor of having a private chat with me?"
Huo Yuhao stopped in his tracks upon hearing the sound and turned around to see a tall, handsome man with a resolute appearance, dressed in inner courtyard attire.
A hint of surprise flashed in Huo Yuhao's eyes; he hadn't expected to run into Dai Yueheng here.
Zhu Lu, standing next to Huo Yuhao, paled slightly upon seeing Dai Yueheng. She instinctively reached out and tightly gripped Huo Yuhao's sleeve, her heterochromatic eyes revealing obvious worry.
Wang Dong'er, Ning Tian, and Wu Feng all wore unfriendly expressions.
They had not forgotten that Dai Huabin had previously sent assassins to Huo Yuhao.
As one of the people who experienced it firsthand, Wang Dong'er didn't hold back and scoffed, saying:
"What, does the White Tiger Duke's Mansion want to get revenge? Or did you beat up the younger one, and now the elders are here?"
Wu Feng chimed in, "Indeed, why not just invite your duke father over as well?"
A hint of displeasure flashed in Dai Yueheng's eyes, but he suppressed his irritation and put on a sincere smile: "My two junior sisters are too kind. Dai Huabin and I are not on the same side. I have warned him many times before not to act recklessly because of the power of the White Tiger Duke's Mansion."
But I never expected him to completely disregard my warnings, ultimately leading to what happened before. As his older brother, I am deeply heartbroken. Now I only hope that my junior, Huo, can give me a chance to talk alone, perhaps clearing up some misunderstandings.”
Huo Yuhao stopped Wang Dong'er from saying anything more, and said calmly:
"Senior Dai, I don't think we have anything to talk about. As the saying goes, 'If you don't see eye to eye, even half a sentence is too much.' What can you possibly talk to me about? It's better to just stop here."
Dai Yueheng's sincerity deepened. "Junior Brother Huo, what I want to discuss with you is about Aunt Huo. I wonder if you would be willing to give me this opportunity to talk about it in detail?"
As he spoke, Dai Yueheng pointed to the other side of Jubaoge, indicating that he wanted to talk to them alone.
Huo Yuhao remained silent.
Looking into the calm, unwavering blue-gold eyes of the boy before him, Dai Yueheng suddenly felt a strange pang of unease.
Before Dai Yueheng could ponder the origin of this feeling, Huo Yuhao's expression grew even calmer, and he simply said, "Ning Tian, why don't you take everyone inside first? I'd like to have a proper talk with this Senior Dai."
Ning Tian glanced at Huo Yuhao, nodded, and stopped Wu Feng, who was hot-tempered and wanted to take action. He then signaled Zhu Lu to pull back Wang Dong'er, who was about to say something. The group then walked into the Jubaoge Pavilion together.
Before they went inside, they kept looking back at Huo Yuhao, clearly still worried about his safety.
Seeing that there were no outsiders present, Dai Yueheng could properly complete the task his father had entrusted to him, and his smile widened. "Junior, please."
Huo Yuhao stepped forward, but suddenly asked a question.
"Senior Dai, you said Dai Huabin is now a cripple. I wonder how he's doing in the Duke's mansion?"
Dai Yueheng's smile froze. He gave Huo Yuhao a deep look and asked in return.
"Do you want him to be happy or unhappy?"
"How could I, an outsider, possibly decide this matter?"
A mocking smile played on Huo Yuhao's lips. "Whether it's the Duchess or the White Tiger Duke, I think they understand better, don't they?"
(End of this chapter)