Chapter 60: Highly Sought-After Tai Chi, A Sudden Surge of Wealth!

Dai Yueheng, in a fit of rage—

"Hmm?"

"Still not leaving?"

"Don't waste this old man's time!"

......

As a group of Titled Douluo spoke up, mere wisps of their aura instantly brought Dai Yueheng back to his senses.

He cast one more deep glance at Huo Yuhao.

What on earth makes this kid so special that he can gather so many powerhouses here?

Yet, knowing nothing could be done, he silently withdrew.

This retreat led to...

[Rewriting Dai Yueheng's fate, +10,000 Fortune Value!]

Such a colossal figure.

Clearly, the numerous senior elders, deans, and inner court disciples present all remembered that "Huo Yuhao and Dai Yueheng share a deep feud," and most of them leaned toward the former.

For a Dai Yueheng who had lost all support, one could easily foresee that his future days would be anything but pleasant.

Hurry up and graduate to return home—that was his best way out.

"Alright, a minor matter."

Lin Huiqun spoke loudly—

"Regarding the core functions of the Tendon-Muscle Changing Classic and Tai Chi, they were already announced before we arrived. Anyone who is still unsure should ask a familiar elder."

"Today's auction will be rather special. It won't simply be won by whoever has the most resources, but rather by whose bid moves the little Yuhao by my side the most."

"We all know these old fellows, so let me introduce him to the little ones in the inner court: Huo Yuhao, one of Elder Mu's closed-door disciples. The strength of the powerhouses from the Holy Fire Sect he belongs to surpasses even Elder Mu's, so don't bother bidding with worthless trinkets."

"We will now begin the auction for the Tendon-Muscle Changing Classic skill book. It grants 100% comprehension of the technique, with effects far superior to being taught by outsiders. Unless your talent is utterly abyssal, you can basically master it."

"Note that this auction item is a one-time-use consumable, bound by taboos preventing it from being taught to others. The academy will also monitor this, so don't even think about finding loopholes."

She paused after speaking, giving everyone time to digest the information.

Lin Huiqun immediately spoke up: "I'll set the baseline. I bid 10 million gold soul coins."

As soon as this price was uttered.

Many tempted inner court disciples below twitched their eyelids.

Did it really have to be this exaggerated?

It was merely the first stage of the Tendon-Muscle Changing Classic! That Golden Light Left Arm Bone outside was only worth 9.5 million gold soul coins!

Yet reality proved far crazier than they imagined.

"12 million gold soul coins. This old man has a grandson whose innate soul power isn't high, and he's counting on this to give it a try. Everyone, do me a favor," Elder Song said.

"Who doesn't have a disappointing junior in their family?" Gong Changlong shouted loudly: "8 million gold soul coins, plus one designated soul ring under 100,000 years!"

Eh?

These words opened up new lines of thought for everyone. As Titled Douluo, they could bid with their labor!

"Condition denied," Zhuge Bai spoke up. "You don't even have enough empty soul ring slots for your two martial souls."

Huo Yuhao did not hesitate and relayed the message—

"Apologies, Big Brother Lan has already arranged my soul rings, so I won't be needing that."

Gong Changlong smacked his lips in regret and pondered for a moment.

He ultimately sat back down.

"One design drawing for a Level 7 soul tool," Qian Duoduo shouted out his bid.

"Ridiculous!" Cai Mei'er undermined him, saying: "Everyone knows little Yuhao is going to dual-cultivate soul tools. Will you refuse to let him read it in the future if he wants to? You're trying to get a wolf with empty hands! I bid 20 million gold soul coins!"

"Hey, what are you talking about?" Qian Duoduo panicked. "And where did you get so many gold coins? Are your husband's entire savings with you?"

"None of your business!" Cai Mei'er rolled her eyes. "Bid if you have money, get lost if you don't."

"Hah! I have no money?" In a fit of anger, Qian Duoduo grew angry— "But I have no use for this Tendon-Muscle Changing Classic, so I'll let it drain your wealth first."

Cai Mei'er let out a sneer.

Perhaps because the price was too high, or perhaps because of Qian Duoduo's remark about "draining wealth."

No one else placed a bid.

Lin Huiqun began counting down.

The various Titled Douluo had no use for this first stage of the Tendon-Muscle Changing Classic; no matter how high the price, giving it to juniors would be a waste, and they might as well just ask Huo Yuhao for direct instruction.

Meanwhile, the inner court disciples who could actually use it could not afford a higher price.

"20 million gold soul coins for the third time, sold!"

The auction gavel fell.

Lin Huiqun levitated the Tendon-Muscle Changing Classic skill book with her soul power and pushed it toward Cai Mei'er.

Cai Mei'er simultaneously sent over a gold card. After inspecting it and confirming there were no issues, Lin Huiqun handed it directly to Huo Yuhao beside her.

She then eagerly initiated today's main event—the Tai Chi skill book that could allow Super Douluo Yan Shaozhe to break through!

Just as Lin Huiqun pulled out the item.

Gong Changlong abruptly stood up and shouted: "The torso bone of a Hell Demonic Hound that dropped when I obtained my ninth soul ring! Its age is 72,000 years! If it weren't for the fact that the soul bone slot was already occupied, I would have absorbed it long ago!"

Huo Yuhao wasn't particularly moved.

His attribute was ice, and just hearing the name suggested fire.

It barely fit Wang Dong, perhaps.

Yet Wang Dong already had a 240,000-year torso bone, so this 72,000-year one fell short.

Ma Xiaotao, however, gazed with blazing eyes, constantly staring at Gong Changlong.

You old fellow were hiding such a treasure?

Not a single whisper of it leaked out beforehand!

Seeing this, Huo Yuhao fell into deep thought.

He began discussing with Zhuge Bai.

The bidding on the scene continued.

"I have a drop of Nine Serenities Nether Spring Dew here!" Cai Mei'er shouted loudly: "It originates from the Nether Marsh, a once-dangerous region of the Sun Moon Continent that vanished during the continental collision thousands of years ago. Consuming it grants immunity to all poisons below roughly level 95, and bestows a chance to acquire the special ability, Nether Eye, which can see through illusions and fits your Spirit Eyes remarkably well!"

"I have a treasured Level 7 soul tool—Invincible Barrier! Unbreakable by anyone below the Titled Douluo realm! Plus 5 million gold coins!" Qian Duoduo gritted his teeth and bid.

"I have a granddaughter, an absolute beauty of a nation..."

"Bah! You old fogey, trying to take things both ways?"

"You had a grandson born to your family, aren't others allowed to look for a grandson-in-law?"

"Who says a grandson won't do? I think little Yuhao and that Wang Dong..."

"Cough, cough, cough!"

......

After a round of fierce bidding.

The inner court disciples could only feel their horizons broadened. So the old fellows in the academy all had such deep pockets?

Every single item looked so desirable!

Alas.

These were destined to be out of their reach.

Instead, they were laid out right in front of Huo Yuhao for him to pick at will.

Envy!

A short half-minute later.

The group of Titled Douluo stopped bidding and turned to look at Huo Yuhao.

They had practically emptied their old bottoms; which one did the little fellow favor more?

Having finished his discussion by then, Huo Yuhao put on a troubled expression.

"It seems all the senior seniors are quite fond of this Tai Chi."

"Then why not join my Holy Fire Sect, and I can teach it to you for free?"

The group of old fogies looked at one another in dismay, none daring to speak.

——If anyone on the spot relented, the others would surely follow suit, and whose Shrek would that be in the end?

Huo Yuhao seemed to perceive something and sighed.

"Thanks to Shrek's cultivation, as a part of the academy, I also want to do something."

"Since the senior seniors are unwilling to join yet are extremely fond of this Tai Chi."

"I can try begging Big Brother Lan to see if we can make a few more Tai Chi skill books."

"We can follow everyone's previous bids, though the gold soul coins won't be necessary. If anyone is willing to trade, you can..."