Chapter 85 The Star Luo Spirit Pearl has been under my control for a long time!
"Perhaps there's a treasure we can exchange for it." Xu Jiujiu threw down her chip.
Dai Huabin smiled:
"Princess Jiujiu, there's no need to rush. Business is about mutual consent. Let me first show my sincerity."
Dai Huabin flipped his wrist and took out a specially made long jade box from his storage ring.
The jade box was opened, and inside lay a golden fruit the size of a palm.
The surface of the fruit shimmered with a faint starlight, and even in broad daylight, one could clearly see rings of golden light swirling around it.
Xu Jiujiu's gaze was instantly locked.
"This is called the Star Luo Spirit Pearl."
Dai Huabin pushed the jade box forward half an inch.
"Among the Immortal Herbs, it is the gentlest and most compatible with humans. Every night, it spontaneously absorbs the essence of the stars and moon to enhance itself."
Consuming this golden fruit directly will not only greatly enhance soul power and cleanse the marrow, but more importantly, it can condense a trace of the purest starry sky essence within a soul master's body.
At this point, Dai Huabin paused, leaned forward slightly, and looked into Xu Jiujiu's eyes:
"As far as I know, Princess Jiujiu's inherited martial soul, Star Crown, relies on absorbing the power of stars for cultivation. If a Star Crown Soul Master were to consume this Star Luo Spirit Pearl..."
He didn't say what came next, leaving it unsaid.
But Xu Jiujiu no longer needed to hear what followed.
Her breath caught in her throat, and her fingers instinctively gripped the armrests of the chair tightly.
This wasn't rational greed, but the primal fanaticism of her martial spirit. The Star Crown martial spirit within her was currently frantically transmitting a single thought to her through her meridians:
Take it!
We must take it at all costs!
She closed her eyes for a long time and took a deep breath.
The sweet fragrance entered her lungs through her nasal cavity, and even her long-stagnant soul power showed signs of loosening.
That's terrifying.
When she opened her eyes again, the turmoil in her eyes after a long time had been forcibly suppressed, and she regained her composure as a princess.
"Hua Bin." Xu Jiujiu's tone was more solemn than ever before.
"This Star Luo Spirit Pearl is indeed of immeasurable value to our Star Luo royal family. However, this matter is of great importance and I cannot make a decision on my own. Could you wait a few days? I need to return to the palace to discuss it with my elder brother."
"certainly."
Dai Huabin closed the jade box, then quickly and decisively retrieved his storage ring, his movements swift and efficient.
"If Princess Jiujiu has made up her mind, she can send someone to the White Tiger Duke's mansion at any time."
After a long while, she stood up and extended her right hand to Dai Huabin.
Dai Huabin reached out and gently shook her hand. The moment their fingertips touched, Xu Jiujiu's palms were noticeably sweaty.
"It's a pleasure to work with you."
After a long while, she withdrew her hand, turned around, walked to the door, and opened it.
Qingya and Bing Di were standing in the corridor.
Bing Di was still holding a piece of mung bean cake that she had somehow gotten her hands on, and she was taking small bites of it.
"Refined and elegant".
After a long while, she turned her head and explained.
"Whatever Young Master Dai takes a fancy to at the auction today, just give it to him and put it all on my tab. Don't be negligent."
Qingya was taken aback for a moment, then quickly lowered her head and agreed.
Having worked in the auction house for so many years, this was the first time she had ever seen His Highness grant such extensive permission.
Free meal?
That must have been an incredible favor!
Dai Huabin also walked out the door, his hands in his pockets, and casually remarked:
"Princess Jiujiu, Sister Qingya is very capable and she treated us very well just now."
Xu Jiujiu looked at Dai Huabin deeply and nodded, saying, "As long as Huabin has fun."
After saying that, she hurriedly left with several personal guards, her pace more than twice as fast as when she arrived.
After seeing Xu Jiujiu off, Qingya let out a long sigh of relief.
She turned around, and the look in her eyes when she looked at Dai Huabin had completely changed.
If before it was out of respect for the eldest son of the Duke's mansion, now it is out of utter awe.
"Hua Bin... oh no, Young Master Dai." Qingya was about to correct herself when Dai Huabin interrupted her.
"Qingya, please just call me Huabin, it sounds better."
Dai Huabin waved his hand.
"Come on, take us to see what good things we have. Bing'er really likes sparkly things."
Bing Di swallowed the last bite of mung bean cake, patted the crumbs off her hands, and her emerald eyes lit up.
Over the next hour, the shopping guide area of Starlight Auction House was ransacked.
Although Bing Di has lived for many years, in some ways she is no different from a human little girl, or even more so.
They are especially powerless against sparkling gemstones and crystal ornaments.
"I'll take this bracelet."
"The colors of the stones on this necklace are alright, let's wrap it up."
"Bring that hair clip over here so I can take a look! Never mind, it's too ugly, I don't want it."
Qingya followed behind, carrying a pile of jewelry boxes, and smiled helplessly.
Although these items are not top-tier soul tools, they are still valuable jewels, and together they are worth at least tens of thousands of gold soul coins.
However, when she thought of His Highness's order to waive all expenses, she felt that these were all small amounts of money.
Dai Huabin did not interfere with Bing Di's shopping spree.
This little girl has been with him through thick and thin in the Star Dou Great Forest for several days, and she's also helped him keep order. It's only right that he spends some money to appease her.
When Dai Huabin came across a counter that specialized in selling storage soul tools, he stopped.
He picked out a uniquely designed ring.
The ring setting is dark silver, with a deep blue gemstone set in it, the gemstone faintly shimmering with light inside.
"Wrap this one up," Dai Huabin pointed.
Qingya glanced at it and quickly introduced:
"Hua Bin has a good eye. This is a level 5 storage soul tool with a space of 100 cubic meters inside. Moreover, this dark blue crystal has the effect of nourishing Spiritual power."
Dai Huabin put the ring into his pocket.
This is for Zhu Lu.
Previously, the Narcissus Jade Bone and Muscle Transformation had transformed Zhu Lu, but she didn't even have a decent storage soul tool. This ring was a perfect match for her Netherworld Cat Martial Soul.
After leaving the auction house, Dai Huabin led Bing Di for a leisurely stroll through the bustling streets of Star Luo City.
Bing Di wore a newly chosen crystal hair clip and three bracelets of different colors on her wrists, which jingled as she walked.
"Hello."
Bing Di's voice echoed in Dai Huabin's mind, transmitted via blood pact.
"You showed that woman the things, aren't you afraid she'll kill you and steal them?"
Dai Huabin put his hands behind his head and slowly replied in his mind:
"This is Star Luo City, and I am the eldest son of the White Tiger Duke. If she dares to lay a hand on me here, the Star Luo Empire's army will start fighting each other tomorrow. Don't worry, the fish has already taken the bait."
"Can the Snow Empress really be in their hands?" The Ice Empress was still somewhat uneasy.
Dai Huabin stopped and bought a tiger-shaped sugar painting from a sugar painting stall, handing it to Bing Di.
"You will definitely hear back within seven days. Trust me!"
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