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"It's actually a soul bone! Truly worthy of the Star Luo Empire, what an incredibly generous gesture! To give away a soul bone, just like that!"
"And it's an 8,000-year torso soul bone, at that! Its value is in no way inferior to a 10,000-year limb bone. That is too extravagant! It's simply rich to the point of inhumanity!"
"A thousand-year-level torso bone can be described as having a price but no market. Even if one were to spend ten million gold soul coins, it's not guaranteed they could ever buy one. Yet, it was given to Yang Wudi for free. The Star Luo Empire's profound heritage is truly deep and unfathomable."
Davis opened his Ice and Fire Evil Eyes, casting a glance at the torso soul bone in the palace maid's hands. A look of sudden understanding dawned on his face, and he couldn't help but let the corner of his mouth quirk up slightly.
This soul bone was, in fact, one of the very ones he had brought back from the Slaughter City. From that place, he had managed to bring back several dozen soul bones, the vast majority of which were at the thousand-year level.
In any case, Yang Wudi was not an outsider. Even if he were to give him a 10,000-year soul bone, Davis would not feel the slightest pang of regret or heartache.
Yang Wudi carefully and cautiously accepted the soul bone. He dropped to one knee and said, "This humble subject offers his profound thanks to Your Majesty!"
"Hehe, Beloved Minister Yang, there is no need for such formalities! After the wedding banquet, you must refine many more of these Soul Condensation Pills. When you do, We shall reward you heavily!"
"This subordinate obeys your command!"
Carefully cradling the soul bone, Yang Wudi retreated with a beaming smile on his face. Whether this soul bone was given to his grandson or absorbed by himself, it was an incredibly joyous event.
"Next, we invite the Defense Clan to present their gift!"
"The Defense Clan's Clan Leader, Niu Gao, hereby presents one Black Tortoise Shield, to congratulate His Highness the Crown Prince!"
After speaking, Niu Gao held up a blue-black shield, placed it slowly in front of the Master of Ceremonies, and began to speak.
"This Black Tortoise Shield was forged by an old friend of this old man, using meteoric iron from beyond the heavens. Its composition is exceptionally hard and indestructible. It is fully capable of blocking a peak-level attack from a Soul Saint, and it can even withstand an attack from a Soul Douluo!"
"It can actually withstand an attack from a Soul Douluo! Clan Leader Niu, you have been most thoughtful. This soul bone shall be rewarded to you."
After speaking, Dai Pojun once again produced a thousand-year soul bone, presenting it to Niu Gao.
However, when compared to the soul bone given to Yang Wudi, the age of this particular soul bone was much lower. It was only a 5,000-year right arm bone.
Even so, Niu Gao was still exceptionally excited.
"Your subject, Niu Gao, offers his profound thanks to Your Majesty for this reward!" After speaking, Niu Gao slowly retreated. The Master of Ceremonies then continued his announcement.
"Next, we invite the Speed Clan to present their gift!"
"The Speed Clan's Clan Leader, Bai He, hereby specially presents one stalk of Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng, to congratulate His Highness the Crown Prince!"
As soon as these words were spoken, Davis's eyes instantly shot wide open. He stared intently at that stalk of Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng. It was a stalk of ginseng that was, from top to bottom, completely blood-red—and it was a crystal-clear, translucent kind of blood-red.
The surface of the ginseng had a layer of distinct, raised protrusions, all linked together to form a unique and special pattern. This pattern looked exactly like a five-clawed giant dragon, soaring high above in the nine heavens.
The Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng was an immortal-grade medicinal herb! It possessed a mutually complementary effect with the Yearning Heartbreak Red. It could help the consumer to completely and perfectly absorb the medicinal efficacy of the Yearning Heartbreak Red. This would be of immense benefit to Zhu Zhuyun.
Zhu Zhuyun had already consumed the Yearning Heartbreak Red in the past. If she were to now consume this Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng, her cultivation and her innate talent would both ascend once more to a new height!
And just as expected, in the very instant that Bai He presented the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng, Zhu Zhuyun's beautiful eyes flew wide open, her gaze completely captivated by that stalk of blood-red ginseng.
Davis also acted in a timely manner, using a soul power sound transmission to quickly remind Dai Pojun. He told him of the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng's effects, stressing that since Bai He had brought out such an incredibly precious item, the return gift absolutely could not be one that would disappoint and make his heart feel cold.
After learning just how precious this Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng was, Dai Pojun also nodded his head repeatedly. He smiled and said.
"I never imagined that Clan Leader Bai He would bring out his own family heirloom. We have truly received this heartfelt sentiment. Since this is the case, We shall also gift you an heirloom in return. This 20,000-year Hurricane Cutting Right Leg Bone is now yours. It just so happens that it can perfectly compensate for Our Beloved Minister's shortcoming in offensive power."
Seeing that Dai Pojun was actually gifting him a 20,000-year soul bone, Bai He was instantly overwhelmed by this unexpected favor. He hurriedly dropped to one knee and expressed his gratitude: "This humble subject, Bai He, offers his profound thanks for Your Majesty's grace! Long live His Majesty! Ten thousand years! Ten thousand times ten thousand years!"
"Next, we invite…"
After Bai He accepted his soul bone, the Master of Ceremonies continued to announce the rest of the guests to present their gifts. No matter what the guests presented, Dai Pojun ordered his attendants to send back a return gift of equal or even higher value, thus demonstrating the supreme and profound heritage of the Star Luo Empire.
Among them, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan's Ning Fengzhi presented a 20,000-year soul bone. Dai Pojun, in return, gifted him three stalks of Prism Grass, a gesture which left Ning Fengzhi extremely satisfied.
With these three stalks of Prism Grass, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan would soon have three more Soul Masters possessing the Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. Perhaps in the near future, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan could finally change its name to the Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. The only prerequisite was… that the clan could still exist long enough to see that moment...
After the gift-presenting segment of the ceremony concluded, it was finally time for the feast to begin. Dai Pojun was seen ordering his attendants to bring forward two enormous iron platters, each a full eight or nine meters wide. They were covered by large iron lids, and billows of hot steam rose from beneath them. An incomparably rich, savory aroma of meat assailed everyone's nostrils.
The eyes of all the guests flashed with brilliant curiosity. They were all exceptionally inquisitive as to what could possibly be contained within these massive iron platters. If it was just a meat dish, was it really necessary to prepare such enormous platters?
Following the two massive iron platters landing in the main hall with a resounding clang, Dai Pojun personally took action. He used his own majestic soul power to lift both of the large iron lids. Only then did the entire crowd discover, to their shock, that the platters actually contained two massive, incomparably thick and strong arms.
The arms were covered in a fragrant, aromatic sauce. These two arms were exceptionally powerful and brawny, weighing at least two tons each. Without a single doubt, these were the arms of a Spirit Beast.
And at this moment, Dai Pojun, his face beaming with pride and joy, explained to the guests: "Everyone must be very puzzled as to what Spirit Beast these arms belong to, for them to be so incredibly strong and massive. We shall tell you! These are precisely the arms of one of the Star Dou Great Forest's two great Emperor Spirit Beasts—the 100,000-year Spirit Beast, the Titan Giant Ape!
The Titan Giant Ape is already dead. These two arms are the great feast We have prepared for all of you. Today is my foolish son's wedding day, everyone must eat well and drink well!"
After speaking, Dai Pojun waved his large hand. Palace maids immediately came forward, one after another, to pour fine wine for all the guests in the palace hall. The guests, meanwhile, could only stare with faces full of utter shock at the arms of the Titan Giant Ape.
"This… this is actually the arm of a 100,000-year Spirit Beast… I never imagined that in this lifetime, I would actually have the chance to taste the flesh and blood of a 100,000-year Spirit Beast."
"The Titan Giant Ape! That is the strongest of all earth-attribute Spirit Beasts! The earth-attribute Soul Masters here are truly fortunate. Eating just a few pieces of the Titan Giant Ape's flesh will absolutely allow them to increase their soul power by two or three ranks."
"The Star Luo Emperor is truly magnificent in his generosity! The meat of a 100,000-year Spirit Beast is priceless, a treasure beyond measure. And yet, His Majesty has actually used such a fine thing to host us. He truly does not treat us as outsiders!"
"The Titan Giant Ape has already been killed… In that case, its soul ring and soul bone…"
Ning Fengzhi murmured to himself. He abruptly shot a glance toward Davis, only to find that Davis's cultivation was completely unfathomable, to the point where it even caused him to feel a distinct wave of fear. He immediately used a soul power sound transmission to ask Chen Xin.
"Uncle Sword, are you able to see through His Highness the Crown Prince's cultivation rank?"
Chen Xin's brow furrowed for a moment. He then gave a sudden nod and replied, "I can. Right now, this Davis's cultivation… is already the same as yours. He is a Rank 86 Soul Douluo!"
"Rank… Rank 86… This child's innate talent is simply… horrifying!"
"I am afraid… he truly has the potential to surpass Tang Hao and become the youngest Titled Douluo in all of history!"
"Forget it, let's not think about it so much. The stronger his power becomes, the one who will have the biggest headache is Spirit Hall. We should just focus on eating first. The meat of a 100,000-year Spirit Beast… it's not something you get to eat easily. This is a rare opportunity that won't come again."
Chen Xin heard this and let out a hearty laugh. "That is also very true!"
(End of Chapter)