Chapter 146 Zhu Zhuqing's Little Thoughts Chapter 146 Zhu Zhuqing's Little Thoughts
When the two walked out of the restaurant, their hands were tightly clasped together.
"Zhuqing, have you memorized all the incantations I taught you?" Lu Feng asked softly.
The cultivation of the *Purple Demon Eye* was too demanding, requiring the absorption of a ray of dawn light every morning.
Lu Feng hadn't taught Zhu Zhuqing the entire technique; if she bumped into Tang San in the morning, it would be difficult to explain.
Although Lu Feng wasn't afraid of Tang San now, Zhu Zhuqing couldn't defeat him.
Therefore, Lu Feng simplified the *Purple Demon Eye*, allowing her to cultivate it only to the 'Mustard Seed' level, but it was sufficient for Zhu Zhuqing for the time being.
Zhu Zhuqing nodded, and at the same time, her surprise at Lu Feng grew even more.
Born into the Zhu family of Xingluo, her perspective was naturally extraordinary. Even within the royal family, there weren't many cultivation techniques that allowed one to cultivate spiritual power.
For most soul masters, spiritual power could only be passively enhanced through soul power. This was precisely why head soul bones were so precious.
"Lu Feng, where did you get this cultivation technique?" Zhu Zhuqing asked suspiciously.
"Couldn't I have created it myself?" Lu Feng chuckled.
Zhu Zhuqing rolled her eyes and lightly punched Lu Feng's arm. "I admit you have high talent, you're the most powerful Soul Master on the entire continent. But to create a completely new mental meditation method, you need sufficient knowledge to support it."
"Human anatomy, meridian circulation, Soul Power meditation theory, etc., none of them can be missing. You're always in the Soul Arena, where do you find the time to read so many books?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Feng's eyes flashed, and he pulled her into his arms.
"You, let me go!" Zhu Zhuqing blushed.
Although their relationship had progressed further, in the street, in front of so many people
, Zhu Zhuqing felt her heart was about to jump out of her chest.
Lu Feng lowered his head, leaned close to Zhu Zhuqing's ear, and whispered, "Zhuqing, how dare you doubt me? Have you forgotten what you just said? You can't refuse what I give you."
"I..."
Zhu Zhuqing looked up, her eyes meeting Lu Feng's. Lu Feng's clear eyes were filled with sincere light as he gazed tenderly into hers.
Zhu Zhuqing felt a momentary daze, and the words she was about to say remained unspoken.
Suddenly, Zhu Zhuqing felt a soft touch on her lips, and her body trembled slightly. Her eyes instantly cleared, and taking advantage of Lu Feng's relaxed guard, she nimbly slipped out of his embrace.
Standing to the side, Zhu Zhuqing glared fiercely at Lu Feng, "Hmph, how many young girls have you fooled with your sweet talk?"
Lu Feng smiled and took her delicate hand in his. Zhu Zhuqing only gave a token twitch before giving up the resistance.
The two walked side by side, and occasionally passersby would glance at the golden couple with envy in their eyes.
"Zhuqing, what are your plans now? Why don't you come to the Royal Academy with me?"
The 'Shrek Seven Devils' had mostly left, scattered and dispersed. Only a few remained.
And without the blessing of the immortal herb, whether they could even enter the Soul Master finals was still uncertain. Not to mention winning the finals like in the original story.
Therefore, Lu Feng planned to bring Zhu Zhuqing into the Royal Fighting Team II and fight her way into the finals with him. Then they would defeat the Star Luo Royal Team and win the championship. He
did
n't know why Qian Renxue insisted on keeping Lu Feng in the second team, saying that young people are ambitious and need more time to mature.
As for whether Zhu Zhuqing and Dugu Yan would fight,
Lu Feng was already prepared.
Instant discord in the harem only meant a lack of ability.
After synthesizing the Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Soul, Lu Feng experimented. Even with one more person, let alone a cat or a snake, he could still strategize and win.
"I'd rather not go," Zhu Zhuqing's demeanor suddenly turned cold.
She brushed a strand of hair behind her ear. "My identity is somewhat special. Although the two empires are currently at peace, the presence of a Zhu family member at the Heavenly Dou Academy will inevitably attract attention."
Zhu Zhuqing's words were only one aspect.
On the other hand, in Zhu Zhuqing's view, the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy was Dugu Yan's territory. If she rashly barged in, she probably wouldn't know how much bullying she would suffer.
Zhu Zhuqing had witnessed plenty of palace intrigue since she was a child. Not to mention, her concubines often caused chaos in the Duke's mansion.
"Alright then, it'll be as you say," Lu Feng said calmly.
A slight smile unconsciously appeared on his lips.
At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing suddenly stopped.
She pulled her fair hand out of Lu Feng's grasp, turned around, and stared at him.
"You actually don't want me to go to the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, do you?"
"Zhuqing, why would you say that?" Lu Feng looked at Zhu Zhuqing, a hint of doubt rising in his eyes.
He truly thought so; he invited Zhu Zhuqing to join the Royal Academy, actually harboring the idea that she would be stabbed sooner or later.
"Does this little girl have mind-reading abilities?" Lu Feng thought to himself.
"Hmph, you were just chuckling. You always chuckle when your schemes succeed." Zhu Zhuqing pouted, a murderous aura emanating from her body.
"Do you have a lover at the Royal Academy?" Her face held a scrutinizing expression as she silently observed Lu Feng.
As she spoke these words, Zhu Zhuqing felt a mixture of anticipation and nervousness.
She even prayed inwardly that Dugu Yan was just being delusional.
In Zhu Zhuqing's eyes, she and Lu Feng, one with the Netherworld Cat Martial Soul and the other with the White Tiger Martial Soul, were a match made in heaven.
Although they met later in life, they successfully executed a Martial Soul Fusion Technique on their first attempt.
This was destiny.
However, Zhu Zhuqing wasn't intolerant of Lu Feng having other women. She had been taught from a young age that the strong rule everything.
Besides, that old woman's talent was considerable.
She was about to become a Soul King before she was even twenty.
Moreover, behind Dugu Yan was a Title Douluo-level powerhouse.
If she could win over the two of them to the Star Luo Empire, Zhu Zhuqing felt that even if she lost the competition for the throne, she could still roam freely in the capital.
"Zhuqing, isn't it normal for girls to like someone as outstanding as me? Besides, it's always others who pursue me, not the other way around," Lu Feng chuckled.
"Who...whose husband are you?"
Zhu Zhuqing pursed her lips, then scoffed and turned her head away.
"I don't care about you, but if you dare to act like Dai Mubai, I'll cut you up," Zhu Zhuqing clenched her fist and said fiercely.
"Yes, ma'am!"
"Pah, if you call me that again, I'll get angry."
"Okay, ma'am! No problem! Hey, hey, Zhuqing, don't bite me, I'm sorry."
The two laughed and joked on the street. As dusk approached, Zhu Zhuqing returned to Blue Tyrant Academy.
Zhu Zhuqing glanced back and saw Lu Feng still standing at the school gate, silently watching her.
A faint smile appeared on her lips, and she happily walked towards her dormitory.
It would be a lie for Zhu Zhuqing to say she didn't care about Dugu Yan, her 'enemy'.
However, her upbringing was quite different from Dugu Yan's.
Dugu Yan was the apple of the Dugu family's eye from childhood, belonging to the very top tier of the Heaven Dou aristocratic circle, naturally extremely arrogant.
Zhu Zhuqing also enjoyed a carefree childhood. But everything changed after she was chosen as a contender for the throne.
Her status declined rather than rose, becoming practically nonexistent.
The reason was simply the vast age gap between the two contenders.
Her and Dai Mubai's greatest role was to accelerate the growth of Davis and Zhu Zhuyun.
Having witnessed the filth of the aristocratic circle from a young age, Zhu Zhuqing's thoughts were naturally not as extreme as Dugu Yan's.
At least she wouldn't resort to violence upon first meeting someone.
However, this didn't mean she lacked methods. On the contrary, her schemes were likely more sophisticated, and she was never lacking in patience.
Zhu Zhuqing's tacit acceptance that Lu Feng had a 'lover' at the Royal Academy was her first move.
Her aunts had long since exhausted this kind of trick.
The goal was to evoke a sense of guilt in Lu Feng, making him cherish her even more.
Even the most passionate lovers eventually tire of each other.
What most people need is a partner who understands and supports them, someone with whom they can resonate intellectually.
Zhu Zhuqing believed her bond with Lu Feng was far stronger than anyone else's.
Whether it was their shared martial spirits, their similar experiences, or the fate they would face in the future,
she wouldn't give up easily .
And what she needed to do next was cultivate relentlessly.
The ten-plus level difference in soul power between her and Dugu Yan was no longer a chasm, but a small goal to motivate her to cultivate diligently.
(End of Chapter)
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1.8times+Chapter 147 Xue Qinghe: Should we use a honey trap? Chapter 147 Xue Qinghe: Should I Use a Beauty Trap?
"Brother Lu Feng."
Just as Lu Feng stepped out of the Blue Tyrant Academy's gate, a clear, melodious voice suddenly rang out from not far away.
On the other side of the street, Xue Qinghe watched the two part, his eyes thoughtful.
Judging from Lu Feng and Zhu Zhuqing's intimate actions, they were probably a couple.
"Isn't he Dugu Yan's boyfriend?"
A flash of surprise crossed Xue Qinghe's face, followed by a sudden realization.
"Heh, another womanizer."
Back then, Xue Qinghe had met Lu Feng by chance at the Spirit Hall in Notting City and given him a storage soul tool.
In Xue Qinghe's heart, he had already considered Lu Feng as one of his own.
Unexpectedly, when they met again, Lu Feng was at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Xue Qinghe tested him and discovered that Lu Feng was simply a slippery character. He was taking benefits from the Spirit Hall while thriving at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
How could this be allowed?
Therefore, Xue Qinghe used his position to exclude Lu Feng from the Royal Fighting Team.
He didn't want Lu Feng to enter the Heavenly Dou Royal Family's sights and then be poached by others.
And now, Xue Qinghe discovered a weakness in Lu Feng:
lust .
In the Heavenly Dou Royal Team, who didn't know about Lu Feng's relationship with Dugu Yan?
And now, he was actually holding hands intimately with another girl, strolling around the city for most of the day.
"Hmph!" A hint of mockery appeared on Xue Qinghe's cold face.
Since Lu Feng had a weakness, it would be much easier to manipulate him.
"Hahaha, so it's Your Highness the Crown Prince. It's been a long time, I've missed you dearly." Lu Feng walked to Xue Qinghe's side and laughed loudly.
At the same time, he picked up a fragment at Xue Qinghe's feet.
Black Skill [Disguise] Fragment *1 (6/10)
Looking at Lu Feng's innocent smile, a hint of astonishment flashed across Xue Qinghe's face.
Xue Qinghe, who possessed the Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul, had extremely high mental strength. Having infiltrated the Heaven Dou royal family for many years, his ability to read people was naturally quite high.
From Lu Feng's smiling face, Xue Qinghe saw no pretense.
"Brother Lu Feng, it's been a long time. I've missed you dearly," Xue Qinghe said calmly.
A thought flashed through his mind, but Xue Qinghe couldn't understand the reason for this scene.
In Xue Qinghe's memory, he and Lu Feng had only met a few times and had no interaction.
"Could it be the connection between his Light attribute and my Martial Soul? Perhaps. Soul Masters with the Light attribute are rare," Xue Qinghe thought to himself.
Lu Feng raised an eyebrow. "Your Highness, you're out so late. Is there something urgent? If Your Highness is in a hurry, don't worry about me."
The drop rate of black fragments was low.
Finding even one fragment from the same character on the same day was already the limit.
Now that he had obtained today's fragment, Lu Feng had no time to play role-playing games with Qian Renxue.
Sensing the hesitation in Lu Feng's tone, Qian Renxue felt a pang of doubt.
"This man's mind is truly unfathomable, but it's precisely this kind of person who's interesting to subdue."
Qian Renxue composed herself and smiled faintly, "Brother Lu Feng, I happen to have nothing to do, how about we take a stroll?"
Lu Feng had an impeccable background and exceptional talent; Qian Renxue wouldn't easily give up on such a talent.
Martial Souls with the power of light were not uncommon, but this was the first time Qian Renxue had seen a Soul Master with such pure light attributes.
The Qian family's ancestral precept: All who belong to the light are allies of the Angel God.
Qian Renxue had once heard her grandfather say that decades ago, a descendant of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan came to the Spirit Hall.
His martial soul contained powerful light energy; if one could purify their bloodline, it could even evolve into a god-level martial soul like the Six-Winged Angel.
Therefore, the Spirit Hall not only accepted him but also provided him with a lot of help.
However, his heart was not pure enough, and he willingly fell into depravity, eventually leaving the Spirit Hall.
Nevertheless, relying on his Spirit Fusion Technique to unleash his own Light attribute, he became virtually invincible in the Spirit Master world, eventually making a name for himself.
"Lu Feng, I heard you left Heaven Dou City for a trip? Did you encounter anything interesting along the way? Could you tell me about it?"
A smile appeared on her pretty face, making her seem like a gentle breeze.
"I've been in Heaven Dou City for decades, and apart from hunting spirit beasts, I haven't traveled far." Qian Renxue said with a faint smile.
Upon hearing this, a hint of doubt rose in Lu Feng's eyes.
"What is Qian Renxue up to? Even if she's eager to recruit talent, her actions are too abrupt. Does she have no regard for His Highness the Crown Prince's dignity?"
Lu Feng cupped his hands and said, "Since His Highness the Crown Prince has invited me, I will naturally accept."
The two walked side by side on the street, chatting idly.
The Heavenly Dou City at night was even more bustling than during the day.
Shops lined both sides of the street, all brightly lit.
The streets teemed with people, their shouts echoing throughout.
At this moment, a faint fluctuation of soul power emanated from Qian Renxue. This layer of soul power was so subtle that Lu Feng wouldn't have noticed it if it weren't for Luo Wupao's keen sense
of smell. This soul power wasn't for combat, but rather to conceal her aura.
Even if Lu Feng were standing right in front of Qian Renxue, he would instinctively ignore her.
There were many pedestrians on the street, but no one noticed that the esteemed Crown Prince was standing beside them.
"Brother Lu Feng, I still don't know where you're from?"
Lu Feng smiled calmly. "I come from a small town in the southwest. Your Highness probably hasn't even heard of it."
"Oh? Then could you tell me your story? A talent as outstanding as you would be surrounded by admirers wherever you go, wouldn't you?"
Lu Feng shook his head slightly upon hearing this.
He didn't care what Qian Renxue was up to anymore, assuming she was just out for some fresh air after staying in the Crown Prince's residence for so long.
"My talent isn't strong; I'm only at the fifth level of innate soul power. Later, I had some fortuitous encounters, which barely made up for the gap in aptitude between me and those geniuses," Lu Feng said casually.
He didn't hide his identity from Qian Renxue.
Not to mention they had met long ago, given Qian Renxue's methods, Lu Feng believed she probably even knew what color underwear he wore as a child.
"What?" Qian Renxue couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
She remembered that when Lu Feng obtained his first soul ring, he received a fortuitous encounter. However, she hadn't looked at the records at the time and assumed Lu Feng's innate soul power was above the seventh level.
In Qian Renxue's perception, Lu Feng's soul power had already exceeded the fortieth level, and definitely not just the forty-first level.
A Soul Master under fourteen years old.
Qian Renxue had heard of several people with such terrifying talent. They were all exceptionally gifted.
The strongest person since the founding of the Clear Sky Sect, Tang Chen.
The Grand Elder of the Spirit Hall, her grandfather, Qian Daoliu.
The current Pope of the Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong.
And then there's Qian Renxue herself.
However, from birth, she received the favor of the Angel God. Her Spirit Awakening was unprecedented, possessing innate level 20 Spirit Power.
As for other Spirit Masters, even those with innate full Spirit Power, Qian Renxue had never heard of anyone achieving such a feat before the age of fourteen.
A Spirit Master with innate level 5 Spirit Power, cultivating to the Spirit Master level before the age of fourteen?
If she hadn't witnessed it with her own eyes, Qian Renxue would have felt like she was living in a dream.
(End of Chapter)
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1.8times+Chapter 148: It's nothing more than a few trials and tribulations. Chapter 148 Just a Little Hardship
"I apologize, brother, for my lapse in composure." Qian Renxue cupped her hands in apology.
Then, she looked intently at Lu Feng and said seriously, "Brother Lu Feng, to achieve such success with your innate fifth-level talent, you must have endured a lot of hardship, right?"
Back then, when Lu Feng was at the Spirit Hall in Notting City, he spoke rather casually.
A child, handing over all the wealth he acquired to the Spirit Hall.
Almost everyone was attracted by his pure heart, overlooking something more important.
For example, his extraordinary soul power level.
Where exactly was the opportunity he spoke of?
Why would such a heaven-defying treasure appear in a small Soul Hunting Forest?
Qian Renxue hadn't taken it to heart back then; her heart was more filled with joy. Lu Feng's words, 'Rebuilding the Glory of Angels,' were so inspiring.
The glory of the Angel God would surely spread to every corner of the continent.
Now, thinking about it carefully, Lu Feng seemed to possess many extraordinary qualities.
Putting everything else aside, if he hadn't possessed extraordinary perseverance, he probably would have perished during the Yi Jing Marrow Cleansing.
Lu Feng smiled calmly upon hearing this.
Suffering?
Perhaps.
Even with a cheat-like advantage, collecting fragments isn't a magic bullet.
If one relies solely on passively waiting without firsthand experience, one naturally won't reap so many benefits.
Lu Feng recalled his journey: sparring with Tang San and Xiao Wu at Notting Academy, although he mostly crushed them, he still took his share of beatings.
Notting City, a small place, lacked healing soul masters.
A large portion of the 'golden soul coins' Lu Feng collected were used to buy medicine and strengthen his body. And
after graduation, it was even more so.
During his first kill in the Soul Beast Forest, he almost vomited his intestines.
While collecting the Five Poisons of Azure Phosphorus, he was accidentally stung by a thousand-year-old Jade Scorpion, nearly dying instantly.
Then came that dog-headed Soul Master. Lu Feng had initially thought he was just an ordinary bandit, but it turned out he was a royal expert who gave Lu Feng a lot of trouble.
With only a Soul Power level of twenty-something, he crossed two major stages to kill a Soul Master.
At that time, Lu Feng hadn't obtained the Ice and Fire Body Refinement technique, nor did he have Luo Wupao's assistance. He relied entirely on his own reckless courage to achieve a near-perfect 'one-for-one' trade with his opponent.
Then, he latched onto Dugu Yan's coattails and started living off her.
Ice and Fire Body Refinement, Luo Wupao's evolution, two red-quality cultivation techniques...
and then, fortunes changed.
After meeting Zhu Zhuqing, he could finally live off her without any pressure.
Lu Feng composed himself, his brows relaxed, and a faint smile appeared on his lips. The lamplight illuminated his handsome face; his expression was calm, and his eyes were like a moonlit spring.
A gust of cold wind swept over her, and Lu Feng suddenly smiled, "It's just a little frost."
His words left Qian Renxue somewhat stunned.
Although Lu Feng's face was smiling, Qian Renxue sensed an unusual meaning.
She stared at Lu Feng silently, her brows furrowed.
Perhaps because of Lu Feng's words, she also recalled some unpleasant things.
From childhood to adulthood, Qian Renxue had not been happy.
"Little Xue, you were born different from those lowly people. Friends? Those lowly people don't deserve it! You are a child of God!"
"The glory of the Qian family rests on your shoulders."
"Qian Renxue! You must remember, you carry the blood of God! Mother? You have no mother; your mother has gone to worship the angel god."
Childhood memories flashed through Qian Renxue's mind like a revolving lantern.
In Qian Renxue's memory, her father was always very serious. From the time she could remember, she followed her father in soul power cultivation.
Endless cultivation.
She had never seen her mother, only an 'older sister' who had taken care of her since childhood.
And the way her 'older sister' looked at her was filled with utter disgust, even murderous intent, as if she were looking at a stray dog on the street.
Perhaps the only trace of family affection she felt came from her grandfather.
However, her grandfather was always busy, praying daily beneath the angel statue.
Sometimes, Qian Renxue even felt that her grandfather wasn't like a human being, but rather an emotionless stone statue.
She had always been alone.
Friends?
Family?
No!
Her only companions were endless loneliness, worry, and fear,
especially during her time hiding within the Heavenly Dou Royal Family. Countless nights, Qian Renxue had woken up in terror from nightmares of her identity being exposed.
But, over the years, she had endured it all.
"Just a little hardship."
Qian Renxue savored Lu Feng's words, a warm current slowly flowing through her heart, dispelling the long-standing chill.
For some reason, she suddenly felt an urge to burst into tears.
After a long while, Qian Renxue's slightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed.
"What a fine 'just a little hardship'! Brother Lu Feng, you are the most talented and persevering Soul Master I have ever met."
Lu Feng chuckled lightly, without replying.
The two walked side by side, and soon arrived in front of a strangely shaped building.
The building in front of them looked like an inverted bowl, with a diameter of over a thousand meters.
This was the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire, a place where every inch of land was incredibly valuable. This showed how powerful the forces behind this building were within the empire.
"This is the Heaven Dou Grand Auction House. There happens to be an auction tonight, shall we go in and take a look?" Qian Renxue said with a faint smile.
Lu Feng shook his head, refusing, "Your Highness, I'm just an ordinary Soul Arena host, earning twenty gold soul coins a month. What would I do in the auction house? Watch those rich young masters show off?"
Lu Feng's expression was calm, but his hands, slightly clenched at the hem of his robe, revealed that his heart was not so calm.
Qian Renxue smiled upon seeing this, "Don't worry, Brother Lu Feng, just bid on whatever you fancy. I've been the Crown Prince for so many years, I still have some savings."
Lu Feng chuckled upon hearing this. He put his arm around Qian Renxue's shoulder, completely disregarding her status, "Hehehe! Your Highness the Crown Prince is mighty!"
As he spoke, Lu Feng practically lifted Qian Renxue with one hand, bringing her to the entrance of the auction house.
Suddenly being put on Lu Feng's shoulder, Xue Qinghe's body trembled involuntarily, after all, it was the first time she had been so close to a man.
However, Lu Feng acted too quickly, and before Qian Renxue could fully react, the two had already entered the auction house.
At this moment, Lu Feng put Qian Renxue down. "Brother Qinghe, I love a true brother like you, one who would go to great lengths for his friends!"
"Speaking of which, Brother Qinghe, you smell so good."
"Uh, it's the scent from the sachet I always carry," Qian Renxue explained somewhat awkwardly.
The two quickly entered the auction house. Once here, it was difficult to conceal the Crown Prince's identity.
They entered a private box, and Lu Feng casually sat down on the sofa near the window. The entire wall here was made of transparent crystal, allowing a clear view of the auction house below.
Only then did Qian Renxue realize that she seemed to have been tricked by Lu Feng again. His casual demeanor didn't seem like someone who would be hesitant because of money.
However, she didn't care. A mere gold soul coins—as the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, would he be short of money?
Besides, she owned shares in this auction house.
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1.8times+Chapter 149 Which cadre couldn't withstand such a test? Chapter 149 Which Cadre Couldn't Withstand Such a Test?
In the center of the auction hall was a circular stage, surrounded by concentric circles of seats. The three rows closest to the stage were red, followed by black, purple, yellow, and white seats outwards.
Up on the second-floor attic, there were several golden boulevards.
Lu Feng stood by the window, looking at the auction items on the stage and the hostesses beside them.
They wore white dresses with short hems. The dresses were low-cut, revealing deep cleavage, which aroused the imagination.
From the second-floor vantage point, it felt like an unobstructed view.
"Is it beautiful?"
Suddenly, Qian Renxue's soft voice came from behind Lu Feng.
"Ahem."
Lu Feng coughed lightly, then said seriously, "Brother Qinghe, you misunderstand. I am Lu Feng, a gentleman."
"Offensive soul tools are quite rare. Look at that soul gun, so white... ugh, so round."
"Hmph, so Brother Lu likes this type. Shall I find a few to keep you company?" Qian Renxue stared intently at Lu Feng, speaking teasingly.
For some reason,
Qian Renxue felt a little annoyed. On one hand, she felt she had found Lu Feng's weakness and could easily manipulate him.
On the other hand, she thought that a soul master with pure light attributes could be so shameless—had the Angel Goddess fallen asleep?
"Hehe, it seems Brother Qinghe is quite knowledgeable about these things." Lu Feng leaned back on the sofa, put his feet on the table, and rested his head on his hands.
Qian Renxue looked at Lu Feng and shook her head helplessly.
This man really wasn't willing to suffer any loss, even verbally.
Qian Renxue poured herself a cup of tea and said calmly, "These women belong to the auction house, including their lives. If someone is willing to pay, they can naturally be bought and sold."
Hearing this, Lu Feng sat up from the sofa, puzzled, "Buying and selling people like commodities? If I remember correctly, imperial law prohibits the slave trade?"
In his previous life, Lu Feng had already learned about the cruelty of the Douluo world from novels.
For the lower classes, awakening innate soul power was difficult!
Fighting against soul masters with human strength?
Even more difficult!
However, Lu Feng didn't expect these words to come from Qian Renxue so calmly.
Wasn't she the inheritor of the Angel God?
Shouldn't she believe in love and pursue light?
At this moment, Qian Renxue sighed helplessly, "Wherever there are people, there are interests. The forces behind the auction house are intricate and complex. Let alone a mere crown prince like me, even the emperor would find it difficult to intervene."
Lu Feng chuckled lightly, teasingly saying, "It's hard to imagine that these words would come from Your Highness's mouth."
Qian Renxue's eyes narrowed slightly, her face expressionless, "So-called laws are merely a means to restrain commoners. For the aristocratic class, however, laws are simply the rules of the game they set."
Lu Feng picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip, remaining silent for a moment.
Having grown up under the red flag in his previous life, Lu Feng knew very little about the sordid nature of these aristocratic classes. His previous idea was simple: as long as a god appeared, the格局 (geju, a concept encompassing power, structure, and ideology) of the Douluo Continent would naturally be broken.
However, at this moment, he suddenly realized that even if the power structure of the continent were reshuffled, it would only breed another group of nobles.
What truly caused class conflict was not martial souls or innate soul power, but people's mindsets.
Lu Feng gently put down the teacup and slowly exhaled.
Liberating the world could wait. Right now, focus on improving your soul power, instead of daydreaming about becoming a 'failed art student'.
"Huh? Brother Qinghe, why are you staring at me like that?"
At this moment, Lu Feng noticed that Qian Renxue's gaze was somewhat unfriendly.
He subconsciously picked up his teacup and took another sip.
Suddenly, Lu Feng realized something and thought to himself, "Damn, this cup is hers. Does she think I'm a pervert?"
Lu Feng chuckled awkwardly, then turned his gaze to the auction stage.
"Hmph!" Qian Renxue snorted coldly and said nothing more. A moment of silence fell over the private room.
Not long after, the attack soul tool was bought by a nobleman from the red zone.
The power demonstrated by the soul tool was roughly equivalent to the first soul skill of a level ten or so soul master. Surprisingly, its price had reached 100,000 gold soul coins.
"Eh? Brother Qinghe, who is that person?" Lu Feng asked, pointing at the middle-aged man.
The man was dressed in white, with a refined appearance, resembling a businessman.
Qian Renxue glanced down and said calmly, "That's the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and also my teacher."
"So it's Sect Master Ning of the wealthiest sect in the world. I've long admired your name."
Lu Feng's eyes darted around, a sly smile playing on his lips. "Brother Qinghe, I have a treasure I'd like to auction off. How do you appraise it?"
As he spoke, Lu Feng took out a hand crossbow from his soul tool. Unlike ordinary crossbows, this one had a black box mounted in the center.
The small black box, about the size of a palm, had a ring and a lock. It was entirely black, with a layer of fine perforations on the front and back.
"What is this?" Qian Renxue asked curiously.
Lu Feng said mysteriously, "Aren't there appraisers at the auction house? Let them take a look. But I swear, its power will absolutely astound everyone." "
Heh." Qian Renxue chuckled.
She walked to the sofa, picked up a small hammer, and tapped it on the metal plate beside her.
"Clang!" A crisp metallic sound rang out.
A moment later, a waiter jogged in and took away Lu Feng's crossbow.
At this moment, the host on the stage, holding a megaphone, announced, "Next, we will be auctioning a rare and precious item."
His face was full of smiles, but those smiles looked utterly lewd.
As his words fell, three burly men pushed in a small cart with a huge iron cage on it.
Inside the cage, a young girl was curled up. The girl was mostly naked, with fair skin and short, light green hair; only her vital parts were covered by seashells.
Strangely, her ears were small and pointed, like those of a cat, and she even had a long tail.
The host grinned and said, "The starting price for this item is 100,000 gold soul coins, and each bid must be at least 10,000 gold soul coins."
His words were followed by a cacophony of howls and screams from the auction hall.
"110,000 gold soul coins!"
"120,000 gold soul coins!"
"200,000!"
Looking at the cheering crowd, Qian Renxue's expression gradually darkened.
Suddenly, she glanced at Lu Feng, a sly smile playing on her lips. "Brother Lu Feng, how about I take a picture of her and give it to you as a gift?"
Hearing this, Lu Feng frowned.
What trick was this fake prince up to now?
Testing me?
I, Lu Feng, have lived most of my life under the red flag, and my upbringing instilled in me a deep-seated hatred for gambling and drugs!
A test? Which cadre couldn't withstand such a test?
Lu Feng coughed lightly and said, "I appreciate Brother Qinghe's kindness. However, I already have a kitten at home, so Brother Qinghe doesn't need to spend any more money."
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Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue glanced at Lu Feng.
Although this person was somewhat shameless, putting everything else aside, Lu Feng's judgment was quite good.
A granddaughter of a Poison Douluo.
A young lady from the Star Luo Zhu family.
It was only because Qian Renxue didn't know Zhu Zhuqing's true identity that she was able to remain so calm.
At this moment, the auction for the catwoman had concluded.
Ning Fengzhi spent 250,000 gold soul coins, overpowering all the Heaven Dou nobles, and successfully won the ownership of the catwoman.
It was believed that this 'romantic affair' would soon spread throughout the entire noble circle.
Lu Feng walked to the window and looked at the auction hall seats.
At this moment, an old man in the red area stood up and was pointing at Ning Fengzhi, saying something.
He was somewhat obese, and his hair was slightly gray. Judging from his flushed face, he was clearly somewhat agitated.
Soon, several people beside the old man supported his arms, patted his back, and helped him catch his breath. The old man returned to his seat, still muttering to himself.
This was just a minor incident, and the auction continued.
At this moment, Qian Renxue walked to Lu Feng's side and said coldly, "That's the current emperor's younger brother, my uncle, Prince Xuexing."
Lu Feng was taken aback and casually replied, "Hmm, His Highness is still vigorous despite his old age; he's truly a role model for us all."
"Hoo~"
Qian Renxue slowly exhaled. After spending time with Lu Feng, she realized he was a heartless person.
A sudden remark like that really hurt her.
Qian Renxue leaned on the railing and said coldly, "Lu Feng, what do you think of the Heavenly Dou Empire now?"
"The Heavenly Dou Empire is powerful, and the people's standard of living is quite good. With an army of a million, even a Title Douluo would probably perish." Lu Feng crossed his arms and said calmly.
He had once spoken with Dugu Bo and learned some secrets.
The two great empires possessed a military formation capable of gathering killing intent and disrupting the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.
Even a titled Douluo trapped within this formation, even if capable of killing ten thousand or a hundred thousand, would still die from exhaustion of soul power if unable to break through the formation.
Of course, that old codger Dugu Bo spoke these words arrogantly.
He also brazenly told Lu Feng that even if the Heavenly Dou Empire had two or three times that number of soldiers, let alone a million, it wouldn't be enough for him to kill.
"Heh, powerful?" Qian Renxue sneered disdainfully.
"Do you know how much darkness is hidden behind this seemingly prosperous facade?"
"Officials are corrupt and greedy; nobles are raping, plundering, and arrogant. If it weren't for the million-strong army, there would probably have been a rebellion long ago."
As the crown prince, Qian Renxue was acutely aware of the empire's situation.
In a word, rotten!
Rotten to the core!
Qian Renxue grew up in the Spirit Hall. At the age of nine, she infiltrated the Heaven Dou Empire and remained there for over a decade.
Originally, she simply carried out her mission to help the Spirit Hall unify the continent.
However, over those years, Qian Renxue witnessed too much of the corruption of the nobility. Officials and nobles indulged in revelry and decadence, while commoners grieved and struggled, some even starving to death.
After becoming the Crown Prince, a grand ambition began to grow in her heart.
This continent needed a leader.
Six years ago, she met Lu Feng, and from that seven-year-old child, she finally understood what she truly wanted to do.
It wasn't about becoming an emperor, unifying the continent, or establishing a Spirit Empire.
It was about letting the radiance of the Angel God illuminate every corner of this continent!
Watching Qian Renxue's impassioned expression, Lu Feng couldn't help but mutter softly, "Is it possible, Your Highness, that you are the head of the greatest noble family?"
A
loud crash echoed in the empty VIP room. Where Qian Renxue's right hand touched the railing, there was a noticeable dent.
Seeing this, Lu Feng quickly wiped the smile off his face and feigned innocence, shrugging.
"Your Highness is a man of great talent and ambition; one day you will surely achieve your goals. Let the glory of Tiandou illuminate every corner of the continent," Lu Feng declared righteously.
Qian Renxue rolled her eyes at him, her chest heaving slightly with anger.
"Lu Feng, what are your life's pursuits? Have you thought about what you want to do in the future?" Qian Renxue turned her face, looking at Lu Feng earnestly.
Lu Feng was stunned for a moment.
What was the first thing he wanted to do when he transmigrated to the Douluo Continent?
Lu Feng lowered his head, his mind drifting back to memories.
It was a desolate forest, and he, a tiny, naked baby, lay there.
He tried to call out, but the words turned into cries. And the only response was a wolf's howl.
At that moment, he even prepared himself to transmigrate again. His inner prayer was that the wolf wouldn't start its attack from the feet.
After a long silence, Lu Feng couldn't help but smile. "Legend has it that being a Title Douluo isn't the end of a Soul Master's cultivation. After surpassing level ninety-nine, there's another realm called 'Level One Hundred Godhood.'"
"Since awakening my Martial Soul, I've set myself a small goal: to become a god first."
After Lu Feng finished speaking, he turned to look at Qian Renxue. This prince, who had just been speaking so frankly, was now staring blankly at him.
"Ahem." Lu Feng coughed lightly and said, "Brother Qinghe, my auction has already begun. Weren't you curious just now?"
"Ah? Oh," Qian Renxue immediately came to her senses.
At the same time, a storm raged within her.
"Level 100 to become a god? What a boastful tone."
"Grandpa said that since the Angel God ascended ten thousand years ago, there are only two known places on the continent where gods inherit their lineage."
"One is in the Spirit Hall, and the other is on Seagod Island."
Qian Renxue turned her head, looking at Lu Feng's profile, her eyes flickering uncertainly. "Under fourteen years old, with the cultivation of a Soul Master, this talent probably really has the potential to reach level 100."
On the stage, the host was introducing the item, "This weapon, although it is only made of refined iron, has been praised by Master Wali as the most powerful weapon on the entire continent."
"The starting price is ten thousand gold soul coins, and each bid must be at least five thousand gold coins."
As soon as he finished speaking, a commotion arose from below the stage.
Master Wali was quite famous in the auction house; he was the junior brother of the Divine Craftsman Lou Gao and also a Soul Saint-level expert.
"Heh, interesting. To receive such a high evaluation from Master Wali, it seems that I, Ning, will have to spend a lot of money today." Ning Fengzhi smiled calmly.
On stage, the host picked up the crossbow from the tray. "According to the seller, this weapon is called the Zhuge Repeating Crossbow. It contains thirty-six steel needles, and can fire three at a time, for a total of twelve shots."
As he spoke, the host pulled the trigger towards the steel plate opposite.
At this moment, everyone stared intently at the stage. The host was a full fifty meters away from the steel plate; at this distance, even the ranged soul skills of ordinary Great Soul Masters would be greatly reduced in power.
"Whoosh!"
A sound of air being cut rang out.
Everyone looked closely and saw three steel needles neatly embedded in the steel plate, their vibrating tails emitting a 'humming' sound.
The host opened the black box of the crossbow, went to the steel plate, and took out the steel needles from the box, comparing them.
The three steel needles pierced the steel plate more than two inches deep.
The scene fell into an eerie silence, and the next moment, one bid after another rang out.
"Ten thousand gold soul coins!"
"Twenty thousand gold soul coins!"
"Fifty thousand gold soul coins!"
The VIPs' eyes gleamed as if they had seen a naked beauty.
No, in everyone's eyes, this crossbow was even more attractive than a beauty.
Everyone present was knowledgeable; the power of this crossbow was definitely no less than the third soul skill of an ordinary Soul Master.
Most importantly, it was made of refined iron.
If one bought it and thoroughly studied its structure, wouldn't one be able to possess a large number of Soul Master-level combatants at any time?
Qian Renxue's expression changed upon seeing this. "Lu Feng, where did you get this weapon? Do you have the manufacturing method?"
As she spoke, she directly pressed a red button.
"One hundred thousand gold soul coins!"
The host looked at a waiter holding up a sign below the stage, his voice trembling slightly.
Some special VIPs did not want to show themselves and would choose a private room on the second floor. And the qualification for each private room required assets of more than ten million gold coins.
"Two hundred thousand gold soul coins!"
Ning Fengzhi held up his bidding paddle, glancing discreetly upstairs.
With his strength, he could easily have chosen a private room, but he preferred the lively atmosphere of the room.
"Damn! Are you crazy?" Lu Feng, seeing Qian Renxue about to raise the bid again, rushed to her side and instinctively grabbed her hand.
Qian Renxue's hand was soft; Lu Feng felt its delicate smoothness, like holding a handful of warm snowflakes, yet carrying her unique warmth.
However, at this moment, he couldn't afford any romantic thoughts.
"Don't mess with me, I'm planning to use that weapon to lure a rich guy," Lu Feng said loudly.
Qian Renxue was slightly taken aback, looking up at Lu Feng. "Luring a rich guy?"
She quickly pulled her hand back, coldly saying, "Is there something wrong with that crossbow? Are you trying to scheme against my teacher?"
Lu Feng smiled slightly, turned around, and looked out the window. At this moment, Ning Fengzhi had successfully acquired the Zhuge Repeating Crossbow for two hundred thousand gold soul coins.
"The crossbow itself isn't the problem, but I have a much more powerful weapon. After Sect Leader Ning buys it, he'll definitely investigate the seller's whereabouts, and that way I can make a fortune."
"Hmph! You only know how to use these petty tricks. Aren't you afraid my teacher will cause you trouble?" Qian Renxue turned around, looking at Lu Feng, a hint of mockery flashing in her eyes.
"With Sect Leader Ning's magnanimity, how could he stoop to the level of a brat like me? He'll just try to bury me in money." Lu Feng chuckled.
Qian Renxue chuckled and said, "Where are your weapons? Give me a few to play with."
"Brother Qinghe, although we're good brothers, we keep things separate. As the saying goes, even close brothers should keep clear accounts. Since Sect Master Ning was willing to spend 200,000 gold coins for my crossbow, I'll give you a 50% discount, selling it to you for 100,000 gold coins. That's not unreasonable, is it?"
Qian Renxue crossed her arms, a slight smile playing on her lips. "Do you think my teacher is so simple, so easily manipulated? With two Title Douluos making a move, is there anything they can't get?"
"Brother Lu, by then, even if I wanted to plead for you, it would be too late," Qian Renxue said teasingly.
"Hmph! Brother Qinghe, I've seen through you. You wicked noble chieftain."
As he spoke, Lu Feng took out a Zhuge Repeating Crossbow from his soul tool and placed it on the table.
Seeing this, Qian Renxue raised her head, squinting at Lu Feng. Her lips curled slightly upwards, making her look like a proud peacock.
"Knock, knock, knock."
Just then, a knock sounded at the door.
The door opened, and a middle-aged man walked in.
Lu Feng was stunned for a moment when he saw the person. It was Ning Fengzhi.
(End of this chapter)
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