Chapter 77: The Soto Auction
Shi Lin is seven years old and has a soul power level of 13. Flanders boldly guesses that Shi Lin's innate soul power level is at least level eight or above.
Soul Masters with this kind of talent are already very rare on the Douluo Continent.
Therefore, Flanders became extremely interested in Shi Lin, after all, Flanders's Shrek Academy was known as an academy that only admitted monsters.
Clearly, Shi Lin was a little monster with extraordinary talent, and Flanders was naturally delighted to see such talent.
Shi Lin smiled faintly as he looked at Flanders's expression.
As for Shi Lin revealing his strength, there was nothing that could be done about it.
First, if Shi Lin wanted to recruit Shrek Academy, his soul power level simply couldn't be hidden from these Soul Saint-level beings.
The Concealing Breath Gu that Shi Lin refined can only block the detection of Soul Masters who are more than 20 levels higher than Shi Lin. Soul Masters of higher levels cannot detect it.
Secondly, Shi Lin knew that few people knew much about his innate soul power level.
Shi Zhen wanted Shi Lin to awaken a more outstanding spirit, which is why he performed a paid awakening ceremony for Shi Lin.
After the Spirit Hall spends money, Shi Lin's soul power awakening will be recorded in the file, which is not something that normal people can check.
It's as if Shi Zhen accidentally hid Shi Lin's personal information.
As for the Spirit Hall in Notting City, only Matthew and Su Yuntao knew his innate spirit power level. However, since Shi Zhen had paid for it, the two of them wouldn't blab about it, as doing so wouldn't benefit them.
Flanders also had neither the right nor the ability to access this information.
As for the academy, only Yan Jin and Tang San knew Shi Lin's soul power level.
Tang San wouldn't casually reveal Shi Lin's soul power level. Yan Jin was currently focused on returning to Heaven Dou City and also had to scheme against Xiao Tianhe, so he had no interest in discussing Shi Lin's soul power level with Flanders.
That's why Shi Lin dared to reveal his soul power level in front of Flanders.
To recruit Flanders, one aspect is the use of gold soul coins, but another is to reveal one's own talent. Using one's talent as bait and gold soul coins as hooks is the only way to catch Flanders, this big fish, out of the water.
"Hehe, sorry, boss, I'm still studying at the junior academy and my home isn't here, so I don't have any plans to transfer schools for the time being. Sorry." Shi Lin refused Flanders without any hesitation.
"This..." Flanders was also stunned when he heard Shi Lin's reasonable and well-reasoned words. This brat who was still wet behind the ears had a pretty strong sense of logic.
"Alright then, it seems we really aren't meant to be. If you change your mind, you can come find me anytime." Flanders had also regained his composure, released his grip on Shi Lin and Shi An's hands, raised an eyebrow at Shi Lin, pushed up his glasses, and spoke to Shi Lin in a calm voice.
"Thank you very much, Soul Master." Shi Lin smiled and bowed to Flanders, then turned and left Flanders's Soul Tool Shop with Shi An.
Shi Lin had already caught Flanders's attention, but Shi Lin's sudden appearance was too abrupt.
After Flanders calmed down, he also felt that it was a bit abnormal for Shi Lin to appear here. After all, a child with such talent would attract attention anywhere, and it was really illogical for him to come to Soto City with only a follower.
Therefore, Flanders did not forcefully recruit Shi Lin into his academy, but planned to have someone carefully investigate Shi Lin's background before making a decision.
It would be awkward if this offended someone he couldn't afford to mess with.
After all, there are still several fugitives in the academy.
"I wonder whose little brat this is..." Flanders muttered as he sat back in his recliner, staring blankly at the ceiling.
After leaving Flanders's shop, Shi Lin breathed a sigh of relief. This guy was a genuine Soul Saint, the strongest Soul Master he had ever seen since he reincarnated to Douluo Continent.
Shi Lin didn't reject Flanders without reason. Shi Lin wanted Flanders to examine his identity and background. Once he was sure that his background was clean, Flanders would come back to him.
After Shi Lin and Shi An left the shop, Shi Lin turned around and saw the humiliation and resentment on Shi An's face.
Shi Lin sighed helplessly, then led Shi An forward for a while until they arrived at a tea stall.
The two sat facing each other.
"Brother An, don't be depressed. That's a Soul Saint level being. Even if the two of us were tied together, we wouldn't be a match for one slap from him." Shi Lin poured Shi An a cup of tea and said to him with a smile.
Upon hearing Shi Lin's words, Shi An's eyes widened instantly.
Soul Saint?
What Soul Saint?
"Young Master! Is this true? That unscrupulous merchant is a Soul Saint level expert?" Shi An asked Shi Lin in disbelief.
"Of course, although he doesn't have a medal awarded by the Spirit Hall, I saw a special formal suit that only a Soul Saint-level Soul Master could have in the corner of the shop. There was no one else in the shop, which means that this person is a Soul Saint-level expert certified by the Spirit Hall." Shi Lin stroked his chin and earnestly deceived Shi An.
In fact, Shi Lin didn't see anything. Shi An was stubborn and believed Shi Lin's words, so as long as Shi Lin explained, Shi An would definitely believe him.
Shi Lin was also worried about Shi An, that stubborn guy. If he didn't explain, Shi An would dare to throw stones into Flanders's shop in the middle of the night.
"So, this really is a Soul Saint. Luckily, he didn't make a move. Young Master, let's leave Soto City quickly. This is too dangerous. Let's go!" Shi An, still feeling lingering fear, pulled Shi Lin and tried to leave.
Shi An didn't want Shi Lin to be exposed to danger at all.
"Don't worry, Brother An, this guy won't hurt us. Judging from what he said, he's probably the dean of the academy and wants to recruit us to his academy. He won't harm us." Shi Lin patted Shi An's arm and said with a smile.
After hearing Shi Lin's words, Shi An breathed a slight sigh of relief, but still kept a very wary eye on Flanders's shop.
Shi Lin shook his head helplessly as he looked at Shi An. This guy is really brave.
After the two drank some tea, Shi Lin led Shi An away from the tea stall and headed towards the Soto City Auction House.
A dozen minutes later, Shi Lin led Shi An to the entrance of the Soto City Auction House.
Compared to the top-tier auctions in Heaven Dou City, the auctions in Soto City were far too rudimentary.
The architectural style is basically no different from the surrounding buildings, except that it is relatively old, with gray and white exterior walls and a sign hanging at the entrance.
It says on it...
Soto Grand Auction House.
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