thefictionvixens Chapter 57 A First: How Lin Hao Repays His Alma Mater
Chapter 57 A First: How Lin Hao Repays His Alma Mater
Lin Hao asked in astonishment, "You're really giving it to me? This is the Human-Faced Demon Spider!"
The Human-Faced Demon Spider, a terrifying soul beast, is often hunted by powerful soul beasts due to its extremely bloodthirsty nature. It's already quite difficult to cultivate for a thousand years, let alone ten thousand.
A thousand-year-old human-faced demon spider is far more precious than a phoenix-tailed crested snake.
The spider fluid used to spin silk in the body contains psychotoxins.
Its eight long legs possess extremely strong penetrating power.
In short, it is not only a rare and highly sought-after soul beast, but also a suitable soul beast for alchemy.
Meng Yiran nodded. "Of course! You're so generous, do you think I'm stingy? Take it, Lin Hao, I'm glad you like it!"
and many more!
Judging from Meng Yiran's words, it seems that Tang San was defeated by Meng Yiran, losing to her in terms of hidden weapons, or perhaps it was because of... Lin Hao?
Lin Hao smiled bitterly to himself. He swore he really didn't mean it.
He shared the secret of "Dragon's Leak" with Meng Yiran because of an agreement between them, and it was also his promise.
Unexpectedly, after Meng Yiran's mental strength increased, the ability to launch the Soul-Breaking Blade was also enhanced. Furthermore, she defeated Tang San, a master of hidden weapons.
Meng Yiran blinked, then asked curiously, "If you feel embarrassed, can you tell me what you're going to do with it?"
Meng Yiran has already benefited from whale glue and dragon's blood.
It seems that everything Lin Hao cares about, even things that others overlook, has value for cultivation.
Meng Yiran was curious about what Lin Hao wanted to do with the human-faced demon spider.
Lin Hao replied, "Research, conducting experiments!"
"To conduct an experiment?"
"Yes."
"But it's related to cultivation."
"I suppose so." Lin Hao looked at Meng Yiran, feeling there was no need to hide anything from her, and said, "I want to research whether it's possible to create soul bones!"
Meng Yiran exclaimed in surprise, "A soul bone?"
Dugu Yan's eyes widened in astonishment.
She did not mock Lin Hao.
If it were anyone else, Dugu Yan would probably have mocked them for talking nonsense. She knew Lin Hao's abilities, so she didn't mock him.
"Boss, can soul bones be artificially created?"
Not only Dugu Yan, but Meng Yiran was also curious.
Lin Hao nodded. "Theoretically speaking, it's feasible. Certain body parts of a soul beast can become a human's soul bone through certain methods. Don't look at me with such fervent eyes; theory is theory, and practice is practice. Until we succeed, everything is just theory!"
Lin Hao stroked the storage jade ring with his fingers.
The ring contained the Human-Faced Demon Spider that Tang San should have obtained with the Eight Spider Lances. However, the spirit ring has dissipated, making it impossible to obtain the Eight Spider Lances by absorbing the spirit ring.
However, in the world of Battle Through the Heavens, there exists a secret method for creating flying combat techniques using parts of magical beasts.
Flying combat techniques and external soul bones share some similarities.
Lin Hao only knew it was feasible; he wasn't sure if he could create a soul bone.
Good heavens, sunrise and sunset, another day has passed. And man, in the blink of an eye, a lifetime is gone.
Before we knew it, two and a half months had passed.
My vacation is over.
Seven young men and women stood outside the north gate of Soto City. The one leading them appeared to be around thirty years old.
He had an ordinary appearance, dressed simply and plainly, but his bright black eyes revealed a deep light.
Before the young man stood nine overweight middle-aged men. They were all dressed in brocade robes and had attendants behind them, and they appeared to be wealthy and noble.
"Teacher Qin Ming, your accommodations have been arranged. As per your terms, you will be staying at the Rose Hotel for the next few days!"
As he spoke, the middle-aged man at the head of the group took out a crystal card from his sleeve and handed it to Qin Ming.
Qin Ming pointed at the crystal card and asked, "What is this...?"
The middle-aged man smiled, and even though he was the richest man in Soto City, he still lowered his guard in front of Qin Ming, explaining, "Your esteemed institution and I have an agreement, and the money has already been paid. The crystal card I have now is a small token of our friendship from the nine of us. We hope you will treat us well in the Soul Battle. It's not much, just 80,000 gold soul coins!"
Two weeks ago, wealthy merchants from Soto City traveled to Tiandou City to visit the Tiandou Royal Academy.
Nine noble families and wealthy merchants generously threw out ten million gold soul coins, requesting that the seeded teams that would represent the Heaven Dou Empire in the future tournament travel to Soto City to participate in the Soul Battle.
The number of matches in the Soul Battle is ten, only counting seven-on-seven team matches. There are no other additional conditions, regardless of winning or losing.
Of course, the Heaven Dou Royal Academy is a prestigious and renowned first-class soul master academy in the Douluo Continent. Even if the opponent doesn't demand a victory, the Royal Team won't hold back on the Soul Fighting Stage or intentionally let the opponent win; they will fight with all their might.
One who receives the emperor's bounty must serve the emperor faithfully.
Lin Hao spent more than six years at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Thanks to the academy's care, especially the cultivation insights given by Zhilin, Lin Hao's combat power has improved by leaps and bounds.
Lin Hao made a suggestion on the spot.
The Heavenly Dou Royal Academy issued a betting agreement to the nine noble families and wealthy merchants.
If the Royal Fighting Team loses a match, they will have to compensate the nine noble families and wealthy merchants with two million gold soul coins.
If they lose all of them, then the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy will compensate the wealthy merchants and nobles with an additional ten million gold soul coins.
The agreement was remarkably considerate of the nine noble families and wealthy merchants.
Of course, Lin Hao wasn't trying to sabotage his alma mater.
If the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy wins ten matches, and wins all ten, then the nine noble families and wealthy merchants will need to pay the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy an additional ten million gold soul coins.
The nine wealthy merchants and nobles hesitated at the time.
If the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy loses ten matches, the nobles and wealthy merchants can not only recover ten million gold soul coins, but also receive a total of twenty million gold soul coins.
However, if the Royal Fighting Team wins ten matches, they will have to pay an additional ten million Gold Soul Coins. In other words, hiring the Royal Fighting Team is equivalent to paying twenty million Gold Soul Coins.
After discussing the matter, the wealthy merchant and the nobleman agreed on the spot to sign a betting agreement.
There is no other reason.
First, as long as the Royal Fighting Team loses a match, they can not only recover 200 million gold soul coins, but also incur no additional expenses.
Second, they did not forget their purpose.
Their goal is to place heavy bets on the Royal Fighting Team in every match, betting on them to win, and to make a fortune in the Great Soul Arena.
The existence of a betting agreement further compels the Royal Fighting Team to fight with all their might!
Prince Xuexing highly valued Lin Hao. He was well aware of Lin Hao's true strength and readily signed the betting agreement without any hesitation.
And so, the first gambling agreement in the Douluo Continent, originating from Earth, was born!