Chapter 84 After a long time, I have an Immortal Herb!
"Qingya, treat Young Master Dai well and do not neglect him. I will be there shortly."
"Yes, Your Highness."
The communication line was disconnected. Qingya put down her hand, turned around, and her expression became more solemn than before.
"Hua Bin, His Highness will be here soon."
Dai Huabin nodded and sat back down in his chair.
Qingya walked to the door and whispered a few instructions.
Less than two minutes later, a waiter came in carrying a lacquered red tray with delicate porcelain plates and several dishes of pastries on it.
Hyotei glanced at the newly served pastries, reached out and took a piece of pine nut pastry, took a bite, chewed it a couple of times, and then took a second piece.
Dai Huabin glanced at her.
This little darling was acting like she wasn't going to talk to anyone just now, but as soon as the snacks were served, she started eating them.
Qingya noticed Hyotei's actions and pushed the plate towards her. Hyotei didn't say thank you, but she ate much faster.
Qingya sat down on a chair nearby and, while waiting, tentatively chatted with Dai Huabin for a few minutes.
About ten minutes later.
Footsteps echoed in the corridor.
Qingya stood up first and bowed slightly.
The door was pushed open.
Dai Huabin looked up.
The woman who entered looked to be about seventeen or eighteen years old, with her long golden hair tied up high, revealing a face with distinct features.
Her features are delicate, but not in a soft, delicate way; the lines are rather strong, with slightly high cheekbones and a sharp jawline.
She wore a white, gold-patterned, belted long dress with the golden emblem of the Starry Royal Family adorning her shoulders.
After a long while. Princess of the Star Luo Empire.
There is something about this woman that is difficult to express accurately in words.
It wasn't just simple beauty; it was a noble air that belonged to a princess.
The first thing Xu Jiujiu did after entering the room was to press Qingya back into her chair.
"Just sit down, don't bother with all that formality."
She then turned to Dai Huabin.
Dai Huabin had already stood up.
The two looked at each other for a moment across the coffee table.
Xu Jiujiu was a head shorter than Dai Huabin, but she was in no way inferior in terms of presence.
Her deep blue eyes reflected the candlelight in the room as she sized up Dai Huabin for two seconds.
"Dai Huabin of the White Tiger Duke's Mansion?"
"Princess Jiu Jiu".
Xu Jiujiu raised an eyebrow.
According to the information she received, Dai Huabin was only a little over twelve years old this year.
But the boy in front of them was already close to 1.9 meters tall, with long golden hair hanging down his shoulders, and his features were strong with the angularity unique to young people.
At twelve years old, his height and demeanor are truly outrageous.
"Sit down, don't stand."
Xu Jiujiu was the first to sit down, naturally crossing her legs and placing her hands folded on her knees.
"Qingya told me that you have a treasure you want to exchange for something else?"
"right."
"Then let's just say it directly. I don't like beating around the bush."
Dai Huabin did not answer immediately; he glanced at the other people in the room.
Qingya sat quietly beside him, holding her teacup. Hyotei was still eating pine nut pastries; she was on her fifth one, and her plate was almost empty.
"This item is extremely important." Dai Huabin turned to look at Bingdi. "Bing'er, you and Qingya should go out for a moment."
Hyotei stopped chewing and looked up at Dai Huabin.
Dai Huabin sent her a signal through the blood pact, assuring her that she could rest assured.
Hyotei didn't ask any more questions. She stuffed the last half of the pine nut pastry into her mouth, jumped off the chair, and walked towards the door.
As she passed by the snack plate, she casually grabbed two more pieces and put them in her hand.
Qingya stared at it for a long time.
After a long while, she nodded to her.
Qingya got up and followed Hyotei out.
The door closed.
Only Dai Huabin and Xu Jiujiu remained in the VIP room.
He had been sitting in the same position for a long time, but his overall demeanor was clearly different.
Without the social niceties of others present, her aura became even more restrained, like a sword just drawn three inches from its sheath.
"Speak."
Dai Huabin didn't rush to reveal his hand. He picked up his teacup, took a sip, and organized his thoughts.
"Princess Jiujiu, have you ever heard of the foundation for becoming a god?"
After a long while, the hand holding the teacup paused.
She didn't answer immediately; a complex emotion flickered in her blue eyes.
The phrase "foundation for becoming a god" may be unfamiliar to ordinary soul masters, but it is certainly not a secret to a powerful force like the Star Luo Empire's royal family.
After a long while, she slowly put down her teacup.
"Could it be that you're talking about the Immortal Herb?"
"Yes." Dai Huabin's tone was very calm, as if he were saying that the weather was nice today. "I wonder if my treasure is heavy enough?"
Her breathing became noticeably heavier after a long while.
She forced herself to calm down.
Having worked as an auctioneer for so many years, what kind of treasures hasn't she seen?
She has handled both 100,000-year-old soul bones and high-level soul tools.
But the Immortal Herb is something on a completely different level.
Since the original Shrek Seven Devils became gods ten thousand years ago, no one has ever obtained the Immortal Herb.
And so the Immortal Herb became a legend.
"Hua Bin." Her voice was a half-tone lower than before, trying hard to remain steady, "You...you're telling the truth?"
Dai Huabin did not respond verbally.
"Ice Soul White Tiger, Possession!"
Platinum light erupted from his body, spreading rapidly throughout the limited space of the VIP room.
The phantom of the White Tiger Martial Soul flashed past him, and pale blue ice crystal patterns spread along his arm to his fingertips, instantly lowering the room temperature with an extreme chill.
Xu Jiujiu subconsciously gripped the armrest of the chair. It wasn't that she was frightened; it was that the fluctuation of soul power had triggered an instinctive reaction in her martial soul.
Four spirit rings appeared beneath Dai Huabin's feet.
Yellow, yellow, purple, black.
Xu Jiujiu's pupils suddenly contracted.
Black, the fourth ring of all time!
"Dai Huabin, Martial Soul: Ice Soul White Tiger, Level 45 Soul Sect."
The VIP room fell silent instantly.
Her brain was working at high speed for a long time.
She knew Dai Huabin's background; her elder brother had shown her the intelligence files from the White Tiger Duke's mansion, which clearly stated:
Dai Huabin enrolled in Shrek Academy a year ago, with a Soul Power of Level 32 and a Three-Ring Soul Elder status.
One year.
From a level 32, three-ring Soul Elder to a level 45, four-ring Soul Sect.
It's still the same old black ring.
This rate of improvement is phenomenal in the entire history of Douluo Continent.
Unless Dai Huabin has taken some kind of Immortal Herb!
After a long while, she suddenly stood up.
"Have you taken the Immortal Herb?"
This is not a question, it is a confirmation.
Dai Huabin withdrew his martial spirit, the spirit ring dissipated, and the room temperature slowly rose. He sat back down in his chair, his posture and tone casual.
"That's why I said this thing is more valuable than a 100,000-year-old soul bone."
She didn't sit down immediately for a long while; she stood there for a few seconds, her mind churning with countless thoughts.
Immortal Herb, the foundation for becoming a god.
If Dai Huabin truly has extra Immortal Herbs to trade, then the future of the Star Luo Empire will be infinitely bright!
After a long while, she slowly sat back down, crossed her hands and rested them on her chin, staring at Dai Huabin.
"Hua Bin, let me be frank. If what you have is genuine, then there is no item in the Starlight Auction House that is worthy of being exchanged for it."
After a long while, she took a deep breath, still unsure of what to offer in exchange for the Immortal Herb.
Just as she was getting anxious, something suddenly occurred to her, and she immediately spoke:
"No! Perhaps there is a treasure that might be able to help!"
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