Chapter 68: Exchange List
Why is it that Dugu Bo and Yue Guan start bickering the moment they meet? What exactly happened between the two of them?
Their love-hate entanglement has always been the favorite gossip among the upper ranks of all major factions.
But right now, gossip isn't the priority. Much as they'd like to know the story behind those two, everyone clearly remembers the true reason they came here today.
"Greetings, Mister Wu Tong…"
"Brother Wu Tong, it's only been a day, but it feels like three autumns apart."
"Little friend Wu Tong, it's been a long time since our parting last year."
"Long have I heard your name, Mister Wu Tong."
…
As Wu Tong stepped out, everyone came forward at once to greet him.
"Haha, no need to be so formal, everyone."
"Brother Xue, Sect Master Ning, Sword Douluo—it has indeed been a while. How have you all been lately?"
Seeing the various faction leaders greet him, Wu Tong responded with a friendly smile.
"Naturally, I've been doing well. But I didn't expect you to live an even more colorful life. Just a single trip away and you've earned the favor of the gods."
Xue Qinghe, a long-time friend of Wu Tong, always treated him with the camaraderie of equals. Even after Wu Tong became a god's trial candidate, nothing changed. He still believed Wu Tong was the same person he had always known.
Wu Tong didn't disappoint. Hearing Xue Qinghe's words, he scratched his head sheepishly.
"Just lucky, that's all. I wasn't even paying attention, and next thing I knew, I'd become a god's trial candidate."
But the pride in Wu Tong's eyes made it clear to everyone—he was definitely showing off.
"Showing off in disguise."
Even though the term didn't exist in the Douluo Continent, when the crowd saw Wu Tong's expression, the phrase spontaneously came to mind. It fit too well.
"Little friend Wu Tong, let's leave the catching up for later. If you don't stop Senior Dugu Bo soon, he'll be fighting Yue Guan in the courtyard."
It was Ning Fengzhi who suddenly broke the flow of pleasantries.
Only then did Wu Tong glance around and realize Dugu Bo had already charged up to Yue Guan, glaring furiously at him.
Yue Guan, of course, wasn't backing down. The two were locked in a fierce eye-staring contest.
Seeing this, Wu Tong almost wanted to cover his face and pretend he didn't know Dugu Bo.
Seriously, how old are you? Still acting like a child?
"Haha, everyone must have been waiting here for a while. Why don't we all go inside and talk in detail?"
Wu Tong laughed awkwardly, quickly stepping forward to grab Dugu Bo, and turned to invite everyone into the residence.
The group could tell Wu Tong was changing the subject, but none of them pointed it out. They were all seasoned veterans—nobody was going to ruin the moment.
"Mister Wu Tong is right, it has been a tiring day."
"Indeed."
"Quite right."
"Absolutely."
…
Seeing everyone agree, Wu Tong directly picked up Dugu Bo and led the group into Wutong Courtyard.
As they followed behind him, the leaders of the various factions watched Wu Tong's back, eyes gleaming.
That strength… and the almost invisible movement just now…
He truly lived up to the title of god's trial candidate. Someone blessed by the divine really was extraordinary.
Each one imagined their own version of events as they watched Wu Tong, filled with envy.
—
Wutong Courtyard.
Guest Pavilion.
After seating Dugu Bo in a nearby chair, Wu Tong turned to welcome everyone else.
"Please, everyone, make yourselves at home. Treat this place like your own."
"Xiao Yun, go prepare some tea."
He then instructed the maid nearby.
"Yes, young master." The maid, Xiao Yun, quickly left the hall to prepare tea.
The guests had already researched Wu Tong before arriving, so they weren't surprised and each found a seat without hesitation.
Wu Tong had always been a straightforward man. He didn't like playing word games or going in circles. What he said reflected exactly what he meant.
Once everyone had taken their seats, Wu Tong got right to the point.
"So, may I ask what brings all of you to Wutong Courtyard today?"
As expected, his bluntness caught the crowd off guard. They glanced at one another, confirming that the information they'd gathered about him was spot on.
"Mister Wu Tong," a red-haired middle-aged man in a fiery red robe spoke first, "His Excellency Poison Douluo once mentioned that you allow exchanges of divine blessings in return for resources. Is this true?"
Wu Tong glanced at the emblem on the man's chest.
Representative of Blazing Fire Academy.
Hmm, very much in line with Wu Tong's impression of fire-type cultivators: impulsive, bold, direct, and never afraid to speak first.
"It's true. So, did you all bring enough resources this time to make an exchange?"
He admitted it directly and turned the question on the group.
"We'd like to know what exactly can be exchanged aside from resurrection items. Could Mister Wu Tong perhaps explain in more detail?"
This time, it was Tang Yuehua who spoke. Her tone was calm, but her eyes held a faint glimmer—what she wanted to know was whether Wu Tong could resolve the mutation in her martial soul.
"Of course. These are the items available for exchange."
Knowing what she was after, Wu Tong didn't delay. He took out the exchange lists that the Wisdom King had compiled on the way to Heaven Dou City and distributed them one by one to everyone present.
As they received the papers, the crowd immediately flipped them open without a second's hesitation.
Rustle, rustle...
The guest hall instantly fell silent, the only sound that remained was the flipping of pages.
As the paper turned, eyes began to redden.
[Revival Item – Resurrection Coin
Advanced Soul Power Cultivation Techniques
Countless Custom-Built Soul Skills
High-Powered Soul Tools and Firearms
Spiritual Power Enhancement Methods
Physical Body Training Methods
Treasure Items to Enhance Martial Souls
Custom-Year Soul Rings and Custom-Year Soul Bones]
Treasures—endless, dazzling treasures.
"Mister Wu Tong... Is this really true? Can these things really be exchanged?"
An elder asked in disbelief.
Every item on that list hit him like a blow to the chest—things he'd pursued all his life, never even glimpsed. And now, they could be purchased… with mere resources?
"It's real. As long as you have the required resources and meet the conditions listed, you can exchange for any of them."
Wu Tong replied with a bright smile, thoroughly enjoying the stunned expressions on everyone's faces.
Only now did the crowd notice that many items came with an extra condition besides just resources.
For example, soul ring exchanges required a soul beast corpse of the same type with unrestricted age.
(End of Chapter)
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