Star Luo Empire.
Imperial Palace.
Emperor Dai Ben sat on the throne, his face showing surprise as he looked down at the twenty Soul Masters below him.
Each of them had swollen bruises on their faces, and some of them were so unstable that they seemed as if they had been severely beaten.
"Who did this?"
"Your Majesty, it was that young man's subordinate..."
Dai Ben frowned, "Didn't the scout report that the young man was alone?"
"No, he has a very powerful subordinate. That muscle man took on all twenty of us without even releasing his martial soul."
Dai Ben was shocked.
"Are you sure it's just his subordinate?"
"Certain! That muscle man kept calling out to the young man as his master!"
Still, Dai Ben was puzzled, "If his subordinate is so powerful, why did he only give you a beating? You were there to capture his master, why didn't he think about eliminating the threat for good?"
"Because... because..."
"Speak!"
"Because the young man said he wanted us to come back and report, asking you to personally apologize to him!"
Dai Ben was shocked for the second time.
According to the previous intelligence report, he only knew that there was such a youth in Soul City, that beating him would result in various treasures dropping, and even Emperor Xueye had joined the excitement.
But Dai Ben had not expected, upon hearing more today, that the youth was so charismatic?
And of such stature?!
A man capable of fighting twenty without releasing his martial soul serving as his subordinate...
"Has Xueye not left yet?"
Dai Ben quickly turned his head and asked the attendant.
"Your Majesty, that's right, the Heaven Dou Sovereign and the people from the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect have already been in Soul City for two whole days."
Dai Ben was shocked for the third time.
"Doesn't that old man have official duties to attend to? Oh yes, I just remembered, he has already appointed a Crown Prince..."
The attendant replied calmly, "The Crown Prince has also been in Soul City for three days."
"What?!"
Dai Ben slammed the table in shock.
He now understood that Emperor Xueye was seriously determined this time!
The relationship between the Tiandou Empire and the Martial Soul Hall couldn't possibly be that good, yet there they were, shamelessly staying in Soul City for so long!
It seemed it was all because of that treasure-dropping youth...
He wants me to apologize?
Dai Ben's expression grew solemn.
This youth was unusual, but the more unusual he was, the more it proved the rumors might be true.
It was said that he had a Breakthrough Crystal... Dai Ben's soul power had been stuck at level 94 for years, and if the Breakthrough Crystal was real, it would solve his urgent problem.
It seemed he had no choice but to go.
As for whether or not to apologize, heh, that would depend on whether the youth really had the talent.
"Summon Davis."
Dai Ben immediately ordered.
If the rumors were true, why care about political affairs or preparing for the Soul Master competition?
That old rascal Xueye might have already made a fortune.
He needed to hurry and take Davis with him to get a piece of the action.
...
Soul City.
"Damage 243648, Red Intermediate level, your reward is the Double Reward Price Roulette."
Lin Yi said as he raised a black light orb in his hand.
Hearing about the reward, Bi Bidong's eye twitched.
The word 'price' sounded uncomfortable no matter how you heard it, especially after witnessing Ning Fengzhi's experience firsthand.
"You must have witnessed the rules already, but I must remind you, this is the Double Reward Price Roulette, one price for two rewards."
"It's up to you to draw or not. If you don't, the reward will be void."
Bi Bidong hadn't planned on drawing.
But the thought of two rewards...
Good heavens, that's two rewards!
If luck plays a role, there could be two jackpot rewards!
But, there's a price to pay...
To draw or not to draw, Bi Bidong was really conflicted.
Finally, she gritted her teeth and made a decision.
"I'll draw!"
Thousand Waves and Xue Qinghe were both surprised and turned to look at her, only to see Bi Bidong's face filled with determination.
Xue Qinghe frowned. Had this woman gone mad?
What if the price is one you can't afford?
A reduced lifespan, missing an arm or a leg or something...
He wanted to remind her but felt very angry as well; it still hurt down there.
Forget it, her life or death has nothing to do with me!
Xue Qinghe stubbornly thought.
Lin Yi tossed the black orb of light into the air.
The orb transformed into a wheel, a three-tiered one at that, with three pointer arms arranged in a "Y" shape.
The upper two pointer arms indicated the rewards, while the lower one pointed to the price.
Bi Bidong walked up to the wheel, uneasy, but she comforted herself.
Prices vary, some light, some heavy, it's not like I'm bound to get a heavy price.
It can't be that unlucky.
She first spun the wheel indicating the two rewards and then turned the wheel for the price.
At this moment, Ning Fengzhi was the one most deeply affected; no one understood the pain of the Price Roulette better than he did.
He knew Bi Bidong was surely hoping for some luck, but so what?
He had hoped for the same back then...
The three wheels gradually came to a stop.
At this point, Lin Yi asked a rather crucial question.
"Do you want to see the two rewards first or the price first?"
Hearing this, Ning Fengzhi felt an even stronger urge to cry; he should have looked at the price first last time, as it would have made him feel a lot better!
But Bi Bidong firmly said, "I want to see the rewards first."
"Are you sure? The order of reveal could have a certain impact on the outcome. The likelihood is very small, but it's not impossible," Lin Yi reminded her.
Bi Bidong nodded emphatically, "I'm sure, let's see the rewards first."
Lin Yi nodded and used the System's ability to open the left pointer's hatch.
"Black Advanced Level."
Bi Bidong was slightly disappointed as Black Advanced Level was below the Red Level damage she had just dealt.
For now, she had lost half... better check what the reward is.
Holding the black orb of light in his hand, Lin Yi said, "Your Black Advanced Level reward is three hidden weapons, named Mother-Son Soul-Chasing Balls."
"These two balls contain a paralyzing poison fog, as well as the highly toxic Bone Corroding Needles."
"What I can tell you is that this is an excellent hidden weapon, highly effective even against Title Douluo level Soul Masters, and there are three of them."
After Lin Yi's explanation, Bi Bidong's expression eased somewhat.
Although one tier lower, the reward itself seemed pretty good.
"Senior, let's see the next reward!"
Lin Yi nodded and used the System's ability to open the hatch on the right pointer.
"Red Advanced!"
The room was abuzz.
Without a doubt, Bi Bidong had made a huge profit so far, assuming the price was minimal.
One Black Advanced and one Red Advanced—such luck was impressive!
Bi Bidong was also a bit excited, clasping her two small hands together, her face adorned with a nervous yet hopeful smile.
Put frankly, it was truly gambling with their lives!
After all, they still didn't know what the price was...
"Your Red Advanced reward is the Spirit Halo Hammer."
Lin Yi, with a somewhat odd expression, raised the red orb of light in his hand.
He knew that from now on,
Bi Bidong wouldn't just be the sole possessor of a triplet martial soul on the continent; her third Spirit Halo was the Hao Tian Hammer...
ps. Third release delivered! Asking for your daily dedication to reading!