pertwk Chapter 106 Princess Jiujiu and the Top Auction
Chapter 106 Princess Jiujiu and the Top Auction
Chapter 106 Princess Jiujiu and the Top Auction
"Brother, do we really have to do this? Grandma Man Yi told me that he just instantly regained control of that extraordinary golden leaf. He's already this powerful; what if he fuses with that 100,000-year-old soul beast embryo—"
Beside Xu Jiawei, a stunningly beautiful young woman dressed in a light gold palace gown spoke softly, her tone tinged with hesitation.
"The Silver Dragon Martial Soul is indeed more powerful than I expected. Among those of the same level, it can even exert absolute dominance in a single attribute." Xu Jiawei's gaze swept over the white aura shrouded in a pale golden light on the wooden stand with complex emotions. His tone was solemn and resolute: "How could I possibly want to aid the enemy? It's just that the national situation is such that we must become strong in the shortest possible time."
He paused, a faint smile appearing on his face: "Why don't you go yourself, Jiu Jiu? Perhaps this Dragon of the Sun and Moon will be attracted by the most beautiful crown in my Star Luo?"
"Yes." Xu Jiujiu's cheeks flushed slightly as she lowered her head in response.
The first group, which includes the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, has only eight teams, and each team must participate in seven...
The game completes one cycle.
The strongest Shrek Academy and Zheng Tian Academy have been eliminated by Kong Tianxu's team. In the next five matches, the Sun and Moon Team did not encounter any opponents who could pose a threat to them and advanced triumphantly all the way.
Kong Tianxu did not make another move, but instead allowed the other six people, including Lan Xiu who had recovered from his injuries, to act freely, which greatly disappointed many viewers.
Ma Rulong's Soul Emperor cultivation and Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen's five-ring strength, although they also caused the audience to gasp in surprise, could not compare with Kong Tianxu in terms of either strength or entertainment value.
In addition to their identity as the Sun Moon Empire, and Shrek Academy's increasingly dazzling performance under Ma Xiaotao's leadership, the mainstream opinion in Star Luo Square has shifted again.
However, this did not affect the outcome of the match. The Sun and Moon team defeated their opponents one after another, and finally ranked first in the group with a record of seven wins and advanced to the knockout stage.
As expected, Shrek Academy was the team that advanced from the first group alongside them.
However, contrary to what outsiders might have imagined, the atmosphere between the two captains was surprisingly harmonious.
Even in the darkness of the night, the two were in the same room, the red velvet curtains were tightly closed, and the dim, soft light shone through the crystal lampshade, adding a touch of ambiguity to the room's enchanting atmosphere.
"Tianxu, have you seen the bracket for the round of 16?"
Covered in fragrant sweat, Ma Xiaotao closed her eyes to calm her trembling body and rapid breathing. Her rosy lips were slightly open, and her voice carried a hint of languor.
"I see. Not that strong, it's the Fighting Spirit Royal Academy. What about you guys?"
Kong Tianxu summoned the water element, washed his hands, then took out a brand new towel, soaked it in warm water at just the right temperature, and handed it to Ma Xiaotao, who was still hiding under the covers, before turning his back to her.
"We're about the same, so we won't pose too much of an obstacle." Ma Xiaotao sorted out her thoughts, then suddenly remembered something and asked, "Oh right, I forgot to ask you, what ability did you use to break Ye Wuqing's fifth soul skill that day? I experienced it myself, and that golden leaf was indeed quite troublesome."
"alright."
After regaining some of her strength, Ma Xiaotao quickly and neatly dressed.
Today, unusually, she wasn't wearing red. Instead, she wore a plain white dress and sat quietly by the bed. Her long pink hair cascaded over her shoulders, revealing a tranquility and gentleness rarely seen on her usual self.
"Are you asking this for yourself, or on behalf of the other Shrek students?"
Kong Tianxu skillfully cleaned the room without giving a direct answer.
"Does it make a difference to you?" A soft body pressed against his back, and Ma Xiaotao whispered in his ear, her breath warm.
"Stop fooling around." Kong Tianxu's body stiffened slightly.
"What's wrong? Don't you usually say I'm stubborn? Why are you only going all out today?" Ma Xiaotao teased playfully.
"No, someone is coming."
Ma Xiaotao gasped softly and hurriedly searched for a hiding place. Seeing her frantically hiding in the wardrobe, Kong Tianxu couldn't help but chuckle and shake his head.
Just then, there was a gentle knock on the door.
"Who is it?" Kong Tianxu asked after Ma Xiaotao gestured that she was okay.
Although he already knew who the person was.
A clear and melodious female voice came from outside the door: "Esteemed guest, I apologize for disturbing you. I am from Starlight Auction House."
The time has finally come, but I didn't expect it to be this person who came in person.
Kong Tianxu opened the door, and a girl in a long red dress stood outside. She looked no more than seventeen or eighteen years old, with extremely beautiful features, in no way inferior to Ma Xiaotao, and perhaps even surpassing her in temperament. Her figure was exceptionally well-developed. The red dress and gauze accentuated her fair skin, giving her a perfect appearance.
"Hello Mr. Kong Tianxu, I apologize for disturbing you. I am Xu Jiujiu, the chief auctioneer of Starlight Auction House."
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The young girl smiled sweetly and performed an elegant and elaborate ceremony.
However, when she raised her eyes, a barely perceptible pause appeared in her otherwise flawless smile.
The boy leaning against the door frame still maintained his calm and composed demeanor, but he was only wearing a bathrobe. His strong yet not exaggerated muscle lines were clearly visible under the loose pajamas, as if they had been carved by a knife and axe.
Even after a long time, she could still faintly sense an unusual aura lingering in the room behind the boy, an aura that made her somewhat unable to control herself.
"It is indeed rather presumptuous of you, Princess Jiu Jiu, what brings you here?"
He spoke calmly, but after a long while, one could clearly see a wicked smile playing on Kong Tianxu's lips.
What on earth was this guy doing just now?
Xu Jiujiu gritted her teeth, subtly making a gesture with her hands resting on her knees, and calmly said, ignoring the blush rising on her cheeks, "This distinguished guest has a good eye. Jiujiu is indeed His Majesty the Emperor's younger sister, but she is here today only as an auctioneer. I wonder what Mr. Kong's reason for—"
"I do recognize some of the court etiquette of Xingluo Palace," Kong Tianxu interrupted.
Xu Jiujiu nodded, her face now completely expressionless: "In that case, I won't go into detail about the profound heritage of the Starlight Auction House. Here's the thing: tonight, we will be holding a top-tier auction. Such grand events only happen once or twice a year, and only distinguished guests like yourself are invited."
She paused for a moment, then took out a stack of exquisitely crafted gold-embossed invitations and moved slightly closer to Kong Tianxu.
Upon closer inspection, the princess's stunning beauty is even more breathtaking; her near-perfect face, under the lights, is almost dizzying.
She handed the invitation to Kong Tianxu, then smiled and bowed again, saying, "If you are free tomorrow evening, you are welcome to attend this auction with your teacher and teammates. I'm sure there will be something of interest to you at today's auction. I apologize for not disturbing you any longer."
As she spoke, she slowly backed away, carefully closed the door behind her, then hurriedly turned and went downstairs. She gently patted her proud chest, and the blush on her flawless face spread uncontrollably once again.
"That was so difficult! We've finally completed the mission, Grandma Manyi. What exactly was he doing?"
Recalling what had happened, Xu Jiujiu's heart would still beat faster involuntarily, and she asked her personal bodyguard with some doubt.
The equally inexperienced Nebula Douluo, Man Yi, remained silent.
"From Starlight Auction House? What does she want with you?"
Seeing that Xu Jiujiu had finally left, Ma Xiaotao also tiptoed out and, without any hesitation, picked up the invitation that Kong Tianxu had casually placed on the table and began to read it.
"You will definitely be invited to the top-tier auction tomorrow night."
Kong Tianxu counted the number of bundles: eight.
Not quite enough — there are some things he'd like his grandfather to see.
"Ah~ does that mean I can't come tomorrow night?" Ma Xiaotao pouted in dissatisfaction, her attention instantly shifting.
Kong Tianxu was amused by her. He tidied her slightly disheveled red hair from hiding, and his smile slowly faded: "How many more times can you do this?"
Ma Xiaotao didn't look up, but her eyelashes trembled slightly as she lowered her eyelids. She reached out her hand, somewhat helplessly, wanting to grab him.
Kong Tianxu stood up, ignoring her attempts to flatter him: "You should know that, after all, we are opponents, and it is difficult for us to reach a consensus."
"But...but we're already like this—"
Ma Xiaotao stammered, like a child who had done something wrong, her misty pink eyes fixed on Kong Tianxu's retreating figure as he walked towards the window. The two were very close, yet she felt as if they were farther apart than the two years before they reunited.
"Strictly speaking, nothing happened between us," Kong Tianxu suddenly said, smiling at her.
"What's the difference between that and doing everything else!" Ma Xiaotao was so angry at his words that she gritted her teeth. Her face flushed red as she stood up, finally revealing her fierce nature: "Kong Tianxu, I've decided on you for life. Don't think you can just take advantage of me and leave. So what if it's the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy? After the competition, I'll snatch you back to Shrek!"
"Are you sure you're my opponent?" Kong Tianxu raised an eyebrow, a half-smile on his face. "If you lose, you'll have to obediently come back to Sun and Moon with me."
Upon hearing this, Ma Xiaotao hesitated for a moment.
"What, are you scared?"
"I'm afraid?!" Ma Xiaotao is most susceptible to being provoked, not to mention that Kong Tianxu holds a very special place in her heart. She has never been afraid in her life.
Perhaps, except for just now—
"Okay, it's a deal then. If you lose to me, you're not allowed to go back on your word!"
It's a deal.
"It's a deal!"
Ma Xiaotao and Kong Tianxu intertwined their little fingers, their pink eyes burning with passion. In the instant they turned around, the fiery madman from their first meeting seemed to reappear.
"I'm going to cultivate now," she waved her hand.
"Wait!" Kong Tianxu called out to her.
"You can't bear to part with me?" Ma Xiaotao turned around, her eyes sparkling.
"Didn't you ask me what ability I used that day?" Kong Tianxu asked with a smile.
"Let me tell you, that is my control over the gold element. All element users who are not at my level will be completely suppressed by me, or even be controlled by me."
Ma Xiaotao stared at him blankly for a while, then finally raised her fist and said fiercely, "Idiot, you're telling others about such an important ability? Aren't you afraid I'll tell everyone else in the academy?"
"You're not just anyone."
Ma Xiaotao turned around, waved her hand dismissively, but what she said shocked Kong Tianxu to the core.
"If you weren't so young, I'd ruin you like a used-up vixen, leaving you unwanted and with no choice but to follow me. Humph! Let's go!"
She gently closed the door.
That hand was trembling slightly.
She would never tell.
Kong Tianxu watched her retreating figure, her forced composure barely concealing her emotion, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "Zhong Liyuan certainly has a knack for dealing with women."
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