MTLNOVEL Chapter 9: Day of Auction
"The Principle of Giving Multiple Soul Rings to Souls"
"Distribution of Inherited Soul Families"
"Mecha Manufacturing Knowledge"
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In the library of the East Sea Spirit Pagoda, An Ya watched Huo Yuhao engrossed in the world of books, with ten conspicuous books piled beside him.
She couldn't help but twitch the corners of her eyes, feeling it necessary to inform the Branch Pagoda Master to rein in Huo Yuhao.
Geniuses are still human, not machines!
For the past month, Huo Yuhao had either been cultivating or buried in books at home and in the library, living a monotonous life of three points and one line.
If it were just for show, it wouldn't be a big deal, but An Ya had tested him a little and found that Huo Yuhao actually understood many concepts better than she did!
Keep in mind, her secondary profession was mecha design, and she was also an intern soul researcher at the Spirit Pagoda. How could a six-year-old child surpass her?
Is this reasonable? It doesn't make sense!
An Ya strongly suspected that Huo Yuhao hadn't slept properly since joining the Spirit Pagoda, spending all his time studying and cultivating.
"Sister An Ya? Are you here to borrow books too?"
Huo Yuhao finished reading the last book and was about to leave when he noticed An Ya standing nearby. He picked up a book and handed it to her.
"I recommend this one. It offers a unique perspective on Souls and could be very helpful for your internship."
Never underestimate the wisdom of others.
After a long period of development and evolution, the knowledge system surrounding souls and soul guides had grown vast.
Huo Yuhao knew he needed to invest significant time and energy to master it and make it his own.
An Ya glanced at the title in her hand: "Similarities and Differences between Souls and Shape-Transforming Soul Beasts Producing Soul Rings."
The corners of her eyes twitched again, and she forced a smile.
"Yuhao, thank you. I'll take a look later." She discreetly tucked the book away, planning to return it at the first opportunity, and continued, "You haven't forgotten what day it is, have you?"
Huo Yuhao touched his chin thoughtfully. "My one-month anniversary of joining the Spirit Pagoda?"
An Ya: "..."
She hadn't expected this kid to be so self-absorbed.
"Stop joking."
Huo Yuhao chuckled. "I remember. It's the auction that's about to start, right?"
10,000 years ago, he hadn't had the chance to enjoy whale glue, but this time, he was determined to try it.
However...
"Why is the Branch Pagoda Master personally accompanying us?"
At the entrance of the Spirit Pagoda, Huo Yuhao looked at Hua Yichen, who was waiting there, and then at An Ya, who seemed equally puzzled.
His eyebrows raised slightly.
As the Branch Pagoda Master, wasn't Hua Yichen too free?
They had met ten times in the past month alone. Didn't he have anything else to do?
On the other side, Hua Yichen observed Huo Yuhao, now dressed in formal attire, and nodded with satisfaction.
"It suits you well."
Huo Yuhao had changed into a specially tailored silver-patterned suit provided by the Spirit Pagoda. It was one of the items in his storage ring, prepared specifically for formal occasions.
Then, noticing the confusion on their faces, Hua Yichen explained:
"The plan has changed. The final lot of this auction is extremely valuable, and all the prominent figures in East Sea City will be present. It's most appropriate for me to attend in person."
Huo Yuhao's expression shifted slightly, and he nodded thoughtfully.
He then got into the soul guide car with Hua Yichen and headed to the city center, leaving An Ya standing alone in the wind, utterly bewildered.
Shouldn't that have been her job?
No matter how precious the lot was, did it really require the Branch Pagoda Master himself to attend?
Could it be true what they said about the Branch Pagoda Master enjoying wandering the streets and alleys?
It really does match his reputation...
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The auction hall in East Sea City was held in conjunction with the museum.
The museum had a dedicated area for auction items, and auctions were held regularly.
Huo Yuhao had some recollection of this place.
Tang Wulin had mentioned it when he was worried about breaking the Golden Dragon King's seal.
Thinking of the Golden Dragon King, Huo Yuhao gazed out the window at the passing scenery, lost in thought.
In the original time during the battle in the Douluo God Realm, Huo Yuhao's role had actually been quite minor.
He was either busy relocating reinforcements or on his way to do so.
His battle with the God of Destruction had only showcased his potential to become a God King, but it hadn't yielded any substantial results.
Moreover, since he hadn't become a god, Tang San would undoubtedly alter his plans.
The Goddess of Life had already sided with Tang San and her husband, opposing her own kind, so the outcome of the civil war in the God Realm wouldn't change.
The Golden Dragon King's Divine Core would still end up with Tang Wulin...
"Are you thinking about the 10,000-year-old whale gum?"
Hua Yichen noticed Huo Yuhao's distracted expression and smiled.
"With the help of the Ten Thousand Year Whale gum and the Ascension Pill, your first soul ring can be elevated to the thousand-year level in the shortest time possible."
"You're the first person I've ever seen who can reach this level so soon after obtaining a soul."
At this point, Hua Yichen paused and looked at Huo Yuhao intently.
"However, the stronger your talent, the more you must learn to remain humble and restrained. How have you been progressing with the simulated soul technique?"
"My first soul skill isn't simulation."
Huo Yuhao's words caused Hua Yichen to frown slightly. A yellow soul ring appeared around Huo Yuhao as he activated Spiritual Detection and Spiritual Sharing. "Please relax your spirit. I'll let you experience it."
In an instant, the scenery outside the car became vividly clear in Hua Yichen's mind.
Every detail, from the tire marks on the road to the internal structure of the soul guide car, appeared before his eyes.
For a moment, even Hua Yichen, a seasoned expert, was stunned. His expression froze, and his mind raced with disbelief.
"This is my first soul skill, Spiritual Detection Sharing."
Huo Yuhao smiled.
"Currently, it can detect everything within a radius of twenty meters. Narrowing the range improves the accuracy, which is incredibly helpful for studying soul guides and souls. As for the simulation, I plan to save it for my second soul skill. That should be fine, right, Mr. Hua?"
Hua Yichen: "That's... correct. You didn't make the wrong choice..."
That's right, it's astonishing!
Hua Yichen took a deep breath, suppressing the shock in his heart, and looked at Huo Yuhao with a complicated expression.
Why had he placed the Ice Silkworm in front of Huo Yuhao as an option?
Because the Ice Silkworm had also been his first soul. He knew firsthand how practical the simulated soul technique could be!
But who could explain to him why, despite having the same Ice Silkworm as his first soul, his soul skill was only simulation, while Huo Yuhao's included Spiritual Detection Sharing?
Could Huo Yuhao's Ice Silkworm have mutated?
Yes, Hua Yichen was envious, extremely envious!
With this soul skill alone, even if Huo Yuhao didn't become the strongest soul master, he could still reach the pinnacle in fields like mecha design and manufacturing!
As Hua Yichen's emotions churned, the soul guide car arrived at the East Sea Museum.
Still under the effects of Spiritual Detection Sharing, Hua Yichen immediately noticed a particular individual.
The East Sea Museum was located in the southern part of the city center, a quaint building consisting of a main structure and two annexes.
In front of the museum, two people stepped out of a car.
One was a beautiful girl with a golden ponytail and striking blue eyes.
The other was a man around forty years old, dressed in a silver-gray power suit that accentuated his imposing figure. A badge hung on his left chest.
The badge had a golden background with a raised hammer design.
Eight black stars adorned it, signifying the man's status as an eight-star Saint Craftsman!