Chapter 9: 100,000 Years of Golden Tortoise Information!
Time flies!
Unconsciously, more than nine months have passed.
During these nine months, thanks to the assistance of a medicinal diet, medicinal bath, and Dugu Han's hard work, he broke through two levels of soul power and reached the seventh-level soul warrior.
At the same time, with the help of the 50,000-year-old Ice Crystal Dragon Essence Blood, his martial soul also underwent a huge transformation.
"This is… it's going to turn into a dragon!"
Dugu Han looked at his ice serpent martial soul and muttered to himself.
Compared to the Ice Serpent Martial Soul nine months ago, the current Ice Serpent Martial Soul has been completely renewed.
Not only were the originally dull scales now shimmering with a fine, dazzling ice-blue luster, but the listless eyes also now radiated energy, with a captivating cold light—agile and sharp.
The originally small and thin body had become more agile and slender, exuding a biting cold aura all over, causing the surrounding air to quickly condense into fine ice mist.
A large bulge had also appeared on its extremely flat head.
It still looked like it was about to turn into a dragon.
"Young Master!"
At this moment, Elder Xue came over and said, "Dean Yan of the Martial Soul Department of Shrek Academy is here, and the leader of the Xuanwu Sect is also here!"
"Okay, I know!"
Dugu Han put away his martial soul and followed Elder Xue out.
Outside the ice house, an old man in white was talking to a burly middle-aged man.
"Dean Yan!"
When Dugu Han saw the old man in white, he immediately went to greet him.
"Xiao Han!"
When Yan Shaozhe saw Dugu Han coming out of the ice house, he smiled and said, "This is Master Xu, the leader of Xuanwu Sect."
"Master Xu, this is the heir of the Dugu family, Dugu Han, and he's the one trying to trade Xuanwu Divine Pill with your sect."
Dugu Han waited until Yan Shaozhe finished introducing himself, then stepped forward and said, "Boy Dugu Han, meet Master Xu."
Master Xu stared at Dugu Han, narrowing his eyes, and his aura silently pressed toward him.
Elder Xue immediately stood up and blocked the aura released by Master Xu, which was comparable to that of a tenth-level soul master.
Master Xu looked at Dugu Han, but Dugu Han remained indifferent.
"Shouldn't you bear it yourself?" he asked in surprise.
"Why should I bear it myself?"
"I am testing you."
"So?"
Dugu Han shrugged and withstood the soul master's aura released by Master Xu. For him, it was nothing but suffering—at best, it showed that Master Xu looked up to him.
But his high regard could not give him a soul bone.
Moreover, Dugu Han's life creed after he transmigrated was: I will bear all the suffering I should bear, but no one can help me with the suffering I shouldn't bear.
"Interesting!"
Sect Master Xu stared at Dugu Han and said with interest, "Aren't you afraid of offending me for this?"
"If the leader of Xuanwu Sect, a dignified Super Douluo, can be offended by a word from me, it would be my honor!"
Dugu Han smiled.
Sect Master Xu laughed and said to Yan Shaozhe, "Dean Yan, this kid is interesting. I like him."
"Xiao Han is very similar to his father—both are eloquent." Yan Shaozhe also chuckled.
"Dean Yan, Sect Master Xu, let's talk inside."
Dugu Han smiled and invited the two into the ice house.
After Elder Xue returned from the Extreme North, the ice house was further improved and expanded several times, with separate rooms such as storage, training, reception, etc.
Dugu Han led the two into the reception room, poured them tea made with cold spring water from Dragon Sect, and then fell silent.
He knew the purpose of their visit very well.
Yan Shaozhe was naturally invited by him to support him, preventing Sect Master Xu from using his power to bully others.
And Sect Master Xu of Xuanwu Sect was here for information about the 100,000-year-old Golden Tortoise.
In the past nine months, Dugu Han contacted Xuanwu Sect several times through Shrek Academy and increased the stakes multiple times in the transaction involving the Xuanwu Divine Pill
But the value of the Xuanwu Divine Pill was too great!
If a soul master with level 5 innate soul power took it, it could directly increase his innate soul power to level 9—effectively earning a ticket to the Titled Douluo rank.
Its value, for soul masters below level 9, was second only to legendary external soul bones and 100,000-year soul ring soul bones.
It was the most precious treasure among treasures—far beyond ordinary soul bones.
Naturally, Xuanwu Sect rejected all offers.
In response, Dugu Han was not discouraged. Instead, he contacted Xuanwu Sect again through Shrek Academy a week ago, proposing to use the 100,000-year-old Golden Tortoise as a trading condition.
This was a condition Xuanwu Sect could not refuse.
"Huh."
Dugu Han blew the tea leaves on his cup in a formal manner, took a sip, and quietly waited for Sect Master Xu of Xuanwu Sect to speak first.
Seeing this, Sect Master Xu also picked up his teacup and waited quietly.
In negotiations, whoever speaks first often suffers.
Yan Shaozhe sipped his tea leisurely, chatting with Elder Xue from time to time.
He was here simply to support Dugu Han.
As long as Sect Master Xu did not use his power to pressure others, he wouldn't interfere further.
Time passed minute by minute.
Several people sat from morning until evening.
At last, Sect Master Xu looked at Dugu Han, who remained calm and composed, not in a hurry at all, and smiled helplessly: "If only my Sanshi had half of your determination!"
"Sect Master Xu is joking. The noble young man is gifted and has a free, unrestrained personality. He is already outstanding among his peers. With time, he will surely achieve great things."
Faced with the praise of a Super Douluo, Dugu Han naturally responded with praise for Xu Sanshi.
Although he had not met Xu Sanshi, he simply made it up.
Anyway, he couldn't get angry if someone praised his son.
Seeing that the conversation was winding down, Sect Master Xu revealed the purpose of his visit: "The Shrek Academy contacted us and said you have information about a 100,000-year-old Golden Tortoise. I want to know where you found it. Is it reliable?"
"Absolutely reliable."
Dugu Han assured him: "I got it from the ancient books inherited by my family. My father saw and recorded it when he was alive in the Star Dou Great Forest. It has been less than 20 years."
"In 20 years, according to the habits of the Golden Tortoise, it will not have moved."
Hearing this, Sect Master Xu's eyes flickered: "I need to see the record to confirm."
"Sorry, the ancient books inherited by my family cannot be shown to outsiders. I hope Sect Master Xu can understand."
Dugu Han used the excuse he had prepared long ago.
Family-inherited ancient books must not be shown to outsiders, and the so-called records from his father in those books were fabricated by him.
Once Sect Master Xu read it, he would undoubtedly be exposed.
"It's hard for me to believe you." Sect Master Xu shook his head and stood up to leave.
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(End of this chapter.)