Chapter 133 The Treasure Hunt Begins, Sea God Pavilion Offers Soul Bones at Half Price?
When Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu came out of the teaching building, the sun was already almost setting behind the tree canopy on the west side of the campus.
The two walked quickly, crossing the central plaza and heading straight for the cafeteria.
Before they even reached the cafeteria entrance, Dai Huabin saw that group of people.
To be precise, they were very difficult to miss.
Xue Di's white hair shimmered in the setting sun, Bing Di's emerald green twin ponytails swayed with her head, and there was also Cui Yajie's striking pink hair, Wang Dong'er's light blue hair draped over her shoulders, and Xiao Xiao's delicate face.
The five girls stood at the entrance of the cafeteria, and the male students within a ten-meter radius were distracted while walking.
"Squad Leader!"
Cui Yajie was the first to spot them, raising her hand to wave. She was carrying a takeout tray, clearly having just come out of the cafeteria window.
"Have you bought it?" Dai Huabin walked over.
"Yes, I've made some for you and Lulu." Cui Yajie handed over two plates. "Braised pork ribs, your favorite."
Zhu Lu took the plate and whispered a thank you.
Bing Di held her tray with both hands and snorted. "The chefs in this cafeteria are mediocre; the ribs are overcooked."
Xue Di stood to the side without saying a word, also holding a portion in her hand.
Xiao Xiao ran up to Dai Huabin, her little face still bearing the red marks from when she was sleepy, which looked like she had made them while lying on the table.
"Brother Huabin, shall we eat here or go back to eat?"
"Go back to the dorm." Dai Huabin glanced around at the male students who were frequently glancing in their direction. "We can talk there."
Wang Dong'er held her tray and didn't reply. She followed at the back of the line, her long light-blue hair slightly disheveled by the evening breeze.
The group of seven walked in a grand procession toward the dormitory building.
As they passed the playground, Bing Di suddenly leaned close to Xue Di's ear and whispered:
"Xue'er, why do you think these human students keep staring at us?"
"Because you're too noisy," Xue Di replied calmly.
"No way!" Bing Di retorted. "It's just that you, Xue'er, are too eye-catching. White hair isn't very common among humans, is it?"
Cui Yajie couldn't help but interject from behind, "Bing'er, your bright green twin ponytails aren't exactly a low-key color..."
"That's different! Mine is called good-looking!"
Zhu Lu silently carried the tray to Dai Huabin's left, listening to Bing Di and Cui Yajie bicker, her lips twitching slightly.
Back in his dormitory on the first floor, Dai Huabin pushed open the door.
The room wasn't big, but Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu had kept it quite tidy.
A bed was placed against the wall, and several textbooks and a stack of papers were on the table.
After seven people squeezed in, it became a bit difficult to move around.
Xiao Xiao jumped onto the bed, sat cross-legged, put the plate on her knees, and started eating.
Bing Di jumped up as well and sat next to Xiao Xiao. The two girls squeezed together but didn't feel crowded.
Xue Di pulled up a chair and sat down, her posture upright.
Cui Yajie was eating while leaning against the door.
Wang Dong'er hesitated for a moment, then finally found a spot by the desk to stand and eat.
Dai Huabin sat on the stool by the bed, and Zhu Lu naturally sat down next to him.
"Let's talk after we finish eating." Dai Huabin picked up his chopsticks.
The room was quiet for a few minutes, with only the sound of chopsticks clinking against bowls and Bing Di chewing on ribs.
Bing Di ate very quickly, finishing the ribs in no time and arranging the bones neatly. She glanced at the empty plate with disdain.
"Not enough."
"Didn't you just say they were too old?" Xiao Xiao muttered from the side.
"Old is one thing, but insufficient quantity is another," Bing Di said matter-of-factly.
Dai Huabin put down his chopsticks, took out the stack of dark gold envelopes from his pocket, and spread them on the table.
"Tonight at 7 PM, the academy will hold a treasure appreciation event at the Treasure Pavilion."
Cui Yajie was the first to react.
"Treasure appreciation event? You mean the one held every year?"
"Yes. Only core disciples receive invitations." Dai Huabin distributed the envelopes. "One for each of you. Xue'er and Bing'er also receive one."
Xue Di took the envelope and flipped through it, her expression unchanged.
Bing Di didn't even open the package and casually stuffed it into her pocket.
"Anything good?"
"I don't know. We'll find out when we get there," Dai Huabin replied casually.
But he was already making plans in his mind.
The Thousand-Year Whale Glue and the Golden Radiance Left Arm Bone were both highly sought-after items that appeared at the treasure appreciation event in the original story.
The Thousand-Year Whale Glue was actually Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Glue, and because it was mislabeled, it could be bought at a bargain.
As for the Golden Radiance Left Arm Bone, it was a soul bone with its own light attribute, making it a perfect match for Wang Dong'er's Light Goddess Butterfly martial spirit.
He needed to get both of them.
"Let's go together at seven o'clock tonight." Dai Huabin handed the last envelope to Wang Dong'er.
Wang Dong'er reached out and took it, pausing for a moment when her fingers touched the envelope.
She looked down at the words "Treasure Appreciation Event" on the envelope and nodded.
"Okay, let's go together."
Xiao Xiao raised her hand.
"Me too! I want to see if there are any good things suitable for me!"
"You're only a Soul Elder. What good things could you use?" Cui Yajie asked with a smile.
"I... can't I just take a look?" Xiao Xiao puffed out her cheeks.
Zhu Lu spoke softly from the side.
"Hua Bin, what do we use to buy things at the treasure appreciation event? Academy credits or Gold Soul Coins?"
"Either is fine. The Academy Treasure Appreciation Event usually accepts both payment methods, but good items are generally sold for Gold Soul Coins."
Dai Huabin quickly went through his assets in his mind.
He had no shortage of Gold Soul Coins. As the direct heir of the White Tiger Duke's Mansion, the money in his account was enough for an ordinary soul master to live on for several lifetimes. In addition, he had earned money from the previous auction, so he was quite well-off.
"Just tell me what you like when the time comes."
Bing Di tilted her head.
"Hua Bin, you're talking like a rich guy is treating us to a meal."
"It was originally a treat."
Bing Di chuckled, and her twin ponytails swayed.
Wang Dong'er finished her meal with her head down, without saying another word. She put away her bowl and chopsticks and spoke softly:
"I'll go back and change my clothes first. See you at the entrance of the Treasure Pavilion at seven o'clock."
After saying that, she pushed open the door and left.
Xiao Xiao quickly finished the last few bites of rice and chased after her, calling out, "Dong'er, wait for me!"
Cui Yajie stacked the bowls and chopsticks together, smiled, and said,
"Then I'll go back and tidy up first. Sister Xue'er, Sister Bing'er, what about you?"
"Let's go back next door." Xue Di stood up.
Bing Di jumped off the bed, stepped on the cushion imprint Xiao Xiao had just left, and followed Xue Di outside.
Only Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu remained in the room.
...
At the same time.
The inner hall of the Treasure Pavilion.
Lin Huiqun, the Grand Elder of the Sea God Pavilion, sat in a grand chair with a list on the table in front of him.
Lin Huiqun was over eighty years old and a level ninety-six Super Douluo. He was the chief elder in charge of the academy's finances and material allocation in the Sea God Pavilion.
He didn't usually concern himself with teaching, but he was in charge of the treasure appreciation event.
"Add this in." Lin Huiqun took out a piece of pure white soul bone from the brocade box next to him, the surface of which was covered with light blue ice patterns.
The steward beside him peeked over and gasped.
"Elder, is this a 50,000-year-old ice-attribute soul bone?"
"A skull. The skull of a 50,000-year-old Frost Crystal Snow Spider." Lin Huiqun put the soul bone back into the brocade box. "Price: 15 million Gold Soul Coins. Starting price."
The steward understood immediately.
Three Ultimate Ice soul masters had just emerged from the outer academy, and today the elder had arranged for a ten-thousand-year-old ice-attribute soul bone to be presented at the treasure appreciation event.
The meaning couldn't be more obvious.
It was prepared for Dai Huabin and his group.
A 50,000-year-old ice-attribute skull would be worth at least 26 million outside.
A starting price of 15 million was equivalent to a 50% discount.
The Sea God Pavilion was extending goodwill.
The steward carefully put away the brocade box and carried it to the back of the exhibition area.
Lin Huiqun picked up his teacup and took a sip.
Three Ultimate Ice soul masters. He had worked at the Sea God Pavilion for nearly forty years, and this was the first time he had ever encountered something like this.
Mu En's intention was clear: win them over at all costs. The treasure appreciation event was a good opportunity. First, use valuable items to show goodwill, then everything else would be easier to discuss later.
What Lin Huiqun didn't know was that the 50,000-year-old ice-attribute skull he had carefully prepared might not even cause a ripple in Dai Huabin's heart.
For someone who already possessed a 100,000-year-old external soul bone, a 50,000-year-old soul bone was, frankly speaking, nothing special.
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