Chapter 82 Spending a Million Gold, Taking Hyotei Straight to the Auction House
Two human soul masters, through the bridge of a blood pact, unleash the fusion technique of the two extreme northern kings' martial souls.
This combination is unprecedented in the entire history of Douluo Continent.
"Okay, stop overthinking it."
Electrolux's voice gradually faded.
"We must take things one step at a time. First, we need to find Xue Di's embryo and help her successfully take human form. We can deal with the rest later. I need to rest some more."
After he finished speaking, the silvery mist slowly dissipated.
Dai Huabin's consciousness withdrew from his Spiritual sea and he opened his eyes.
Moonlight streamed into the room through the window. Zhu Lu was still sleeping soundly beside him, her long black hair spread out on the pillow, her breathing deep and even.
Dai Huabin looked down at her for a while, then reached out to tuck the blanket around her.
Lulu, once I bring the Snow Emperor back, you will also possess the power of a Northern Heavenly King.
When the four of us attack together, who can stop us?
He rolled over and lay down, closing his eyes.
I slept very soundly.
...
The next morning, Dai Huabin was awakened by the noise in the yard.
He put on his coat, pushed open the door, and went out. He saw Hyotei squatting by the stone table in the center of the courtyard, poking at a bowl of hot porridge with his chopsticks.
The duke's maid stood three steps away, her hands clasped together, looking troubled.
"Miss Bing'er, this is a red date and white fungus porridge that Madam specially ordered the kitchen to make. Please try it..."
Hyotei placed her chopsticks on the edge of the bowl, her emerald green pupils narrowed slightly, and she tilted her chin to the side.
The maid immediately tensed up.
Dai Huabin walked over and glanced at the porridge in the bowl, which was still steaming.
"What's wrong?"
Hyotei glanced at him, her voice low, so that only the two of them could hear:
"This stuff is too sweet, it hurts my throat. I want to eat meat this morning."
Dai Huabin's lips twitched slightly.
The Northern Heavenly King, who lived for 400,000 years, complained that the porridge was too sweet and wanted to eat meat.
He turned to the maid and smiled:
"Please have the kitchen prepare more meat dishes; Bing'er has a big appetite."
The maid ran away with a sigh of relief.
Not long after, Zhu Lu also got up.
While the three of them were having breakfast in the courtyard, Dai Huabin kept thinking about the day's arrangements.
After the meal, the three of them went to the main hall to pay their respects to the Duchess.
Zhu Ying wore a purple embroidered long dress today, and her well-maintained face was beaming with smiles.
As soon as she saw Zhu Lu, she pulled her over and looked her up and down, becoming more and more satisfied with her.
"Lulu looks much better. Has she made progress in her cultivation at the academy?"
Zhu Lu nodded obediently: "Auntie, I recently broke through to a higher level."
"Okay, okay." Zhu Ying patted the back of her hand. "I'm relieved that you're with Hua Bin."
After saying that, Zhu Ying turned to look at Hyotei.
Hyotei stood half a step behind Zhu Lu. Today she was wearing a light green knee-length dress, her dark green pigtails were tied with a turquoise ribbon, and she was wearing the same white leather boots she wore yesterday.
She's so cute and adorable; the moment she stands there, you can't take your eyes off her.
Zhu Ying beckoned to Bingdi: "Bing'er, come here, let your auntie see you."
Hyotei reluctantly took two steps forward.
Zhu Ying took her hand, her palm touching Hyotei's skin, and she was slightly startled:
"Oh dear, why are your hands so cold? Was the blanket not thick enough last night?"
Hyotei pursed her lips.
She couldn't very well say that her true form was an Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion, and that's why her body temperature was like this, could she?
"I have a cold constitution, it's always been like this." Hyotei forced a smile, but her expression was a little stiff.
Zhu Ying was heartbroken:
"You'll need to replenish your body properly. I'll have the kitchen make you ginger and jujube soup every day."
Hyotei's smile froze even more.
Dai Huabin interjected promptly: "Mother, I'm going to Star Luo City today to take care of some business. Lulu also said she wants to come home for a visit."
Zhu Ying nodded, then suddenly remembered something, turned around and took out a gold card from the low cabinet behind her.
"I almost forgot."
She handed the gold card to Dai Huabin.
"Here's one million gold soul coins. Take it. You're taking Lulu and Bing'er out, so you'll need to spend money. Buy whatever you need, and don't make Lulu and Bing'er suffer."
One million gold soul coins.
Dai Huabin accepted the gold card and sighed inwardly.
The White Tiger Duke's mansion is indeed wealthy, but they gave away one million gold soul coins without batting an eye.
This is his mother's love for him.
"Thank you, Mother."
Zhu Ying waved her hand, then pulled Zhu Lu aside and gave her a few more instructions on safety before letting the three of them leave.
...
An hour later, the three arrived at Star Luo City. As soon as they entered the city, Zhu Lu stopped in her tracks.
"Hua Bin, I'll go back to the Zhu family home to see my parents first. Let's meet at the Wanyuan Inn in the west of the city tonight?"
Dai Huabin nodded: "Okay. Be careful on the road."
Zhu Lu tiptoed and quickly kissed him on the cheek, then blushed and ran away.
Hyotei stood to the side watching this scene, her emerald green eyes filled with disdain.
"Let's go." Dai Huabin withdrew his gaze and turned to Hyotei.
"Where to?"
"Starlight Auction House."
Hyotei was slightly taken aback.
Dai Huabin didn't explain further and strode towards the central business district of Star Luo City.
Hyotei followed his pace, her short figure only reaching his shoulder. The two walked side by side down the street, looking like an older brother taking his younger sister out.
The morning in Star Luo City was already bustling, with shops on both sides of the street opening one after another, and the sounds of vendors calling out their wares rising and falling.
Hyotei didn't look around as much as she did in Shrek City today; her attention was entirely focused on one question.
"Is Xue Di's embryo at the auction?"
"I'm not sure." Dai Huabin's voice was very low, only the two of them could hear it.
"But the Starlight Auction House is the largest underground trading platform in the Star Luo Empire, and all kinds of rare items pass through here."
Most people wouldn't recognize the Snow Empress's embryo; they'd simply mistake it for an ordinary embryo formed from a 100,000-year-old soul beast. But according to my information, the Snow Empress's embryo is either at the Starlight Auction House or within the Star Luo Royal Treasury.
Hyotei was silent for two seconds.
"What if they're not there?"
"Trust me!" Dai Huabin replied.
Hyotei quickened her pace.
Dai Huabin noticed that she clenched her fists, and her knuckles gleamed with a faint green light, which was a manifestation of her soul power unconsciously overflowing when she was emotionally agitated.
He sensed Hyotei's heartbeat through the blood pact.
Very quickly, very urgently.
The Starlight Auction House has an unassuming exterior and is located in the eastern district of Star Luo City.
The two walked to the door, and the middle-aged manager guarding the door looked Dai Huabin up and down.
A boy around twelve years old with a shorter girl is indeed a rare sight at auctions.
Dai Huabin leisurely took out the Duke's mansion emblem and the gold card, and waved them in front of the steward.
The manager's attitude changed instantly; he bent down and stepped aside to make way.
"Please come in, distinguished guest. I will arrange the VIP room for you immediately."
Hyotei followed Dai Huabin through the door, her emerald green eyes flashing in the dimly lit corridor.
She spoke softly, her voice filled with anticipation and anxiety.
"Hurry up."
Dai Huabin nodded and quickened his pace.
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