"Xiao Qing, did you see those female ushers just now? Do you think they're beautiful?"
Xue Qinghe sat in the top-tier private room, holding out a piece of dried meat to Pei Qing. Seeing his pensive expression, she chuckled and asked.
"Very beautiful, but I feel like their eyes lack light, like puppets."
Pei Qing took the dried meat and took a bite. Its sweet and fragrant taste was excellent, truly a rare delicacy. However, compared to the food he had been eating at the Prince's Mansion these past few days, it was nothing special.
"That's right, these ushering women are just as you said, they are puppets. They are top-quality goods, either sold or captured."
"They don't have soul power, but they possess top-tier looks that are no less than those of soul masters. They are ushers, and also commodities. The Heaven Dou Imperial Family not only condones this behavior but also secretly assists it."
"Xiao Qing, I detest this kind of behavior, but I lack the power. I wonder if you would be willing to help?"
Xue Qinghe stared intently at Pei Qing, as if trying to discern something from his face.
"Whatever Brother Xue requests, I will certainly do my best to assist."
"If I gain the ability in the future, I will definitely help Brother Xue change the Heaven Dou Empire."
Pei Qing truly detested this kind of thing, especially when he looked down from the private room and saw a corpulent nobleman openly embracing a woman, his hands roaming all over her.
Around him, many people watched with great interest, whispering and pointing.
The corpulent nobleman, far from being ashamed, seemed proud of it, and squeezed even harder.
Pei Qing watched coldly from below, his golden eyes radiating an overbearing aura.
"Then work hard on your cultivation. Only by becoming stronger can you change everything you want to change."
Xue Qinghe nodded in satisfaction. Possessing a martial soul with a sacred attribute, she knew very well that Pei Qing was naturally unable to tolerate these hidden dark sides.
This was also one of the reasons why he brought Pei Qing here today. Seeing these dark aspects would make Pei Qing cultivate even harder.
"I will!" Pei Qing retracted his gaze and began to devour the dried meat in front of him again.
"The auction has begun. I didn't expect the first item to be something like this. It seems the Heaven Dou Auction House has been declining over the years."
Xue Qinghe looked at the dark yellow gelatinous block that the auctioneer had presented, a hint of disdain in her eyes.
"Our first item for auction today: five pieces of whale glue obtained from a ten-thousand-year-old sea soul beast!"
"Just one gram of its medicinal power is enough to ignite a burning desire in an adult soul master."
"The starting bid is two hundred gold soul coins, and each bid increment must not be less than twenty gold soul coins!"
"Let the bidding begin!"
It was whale glue, and top-grade ten-thousand-year whale glue at that.
Pei Qing showed a look of shock for the first time, and his eyes also revealed a hint of longing.
This kind of ten-thousand-year whale glue would be considered a treasure-level item ten thousand years later.
Without tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands, one couldn't even dream of acquiring it.
But now, five pieces were only two hundred gold soul coins, and it probably wouldn't exceed five hundred at most.
"Brother Xue, get these five pieces of whale glue."
"When I was little, I read in a book at the orphanage that whale glue, when burned with fire, can slightly enhance a soul master's physical strength."
Xue Qinghe was startled, her gaze falling on Pei Qing, looking a little complex.
Whale glue can enhance a soul master's physical strength? Isn't this thing usually used as an aphrodisiac?
"A book, what book?"
Although Xue Qinghe wanted Pei Qing to start a family in the Spirit Hall in the future, she never thought of letting him do that kind of thing now.
Now that Pei Qing suddenly looked at her intently and asked her to buy this kind of thing, she couldn't help but overthink it.
And a book, what kind of book? Even she, the Crown Prince, didn't know, yet Pei Qing did.
"I also forgot the name of that book, I only remember it was an ancient book."
"Please believe me, Brother Xue, I won't mess around."
Pei Qing made a guarantee, which finally made Xue Qinghe's expression relax slightly.
"Since that's the case, it's only a few hundred gold soul coins. Let's buy it."
Xue Qinghe nodded slightly, then directly called out a price of five hundred gold soul coins.
As soon as five hundred gold soul coins were called out, the entire auction hall fell silent for a moment.
In the end, no one else bid, and it was directly auctioned off by Xue Qinghe.
"Thank you, Brother Xue."
Pei Qing looked gratefully at Xue Qinghe and said.
"No need for thanks. It's just five hundred gold soul coins. But was there really an ancient book?"
Xue Qinghe glanced at Pei Qing, feeling that something was off. It was already good enough for that orphanage to feed the children, how could there be an ancient book?
It just felt strange!
"Of course there was. I remember Grandpa Dean gave it to me."
Pei Qing secretly apologized to the old dean in his heart.
After all, no matter what, he couldn't tell Xue Qinghe that he saw it in a book called Douluo Dalu, could he?
So, Grandpa Dean, please take the blame for me this once!
"Since that's the case, then after we go back, I'll find someone to test it for you. Don't try it yourself."
In Xue Qinghe's eyes, Pei Qing, who possessed a natural domain, was far more valuable than an ordinary Titled Douluo.
Even if whale glue could truly enhance a soul master's physical strength, he couldn't be the one to experiment first.
It wasn't difficult to find a Soul King or Soul Emperor; they could be used for the test.
"Hmm? He's here too?"
"Xiao Qing, let's go. I'll take you to meet someone."
Xue Qinghe suddenly paused her movements, looking down thoughtfully.
Following his gaze, Pei Qing saw three people.
A middle-aged man, an old man with white hair, and a three or four-year-old girl.
The middle-aged man looked to be in his thirties or forties, with a face like polished jade, a refined and gentle appearance, and long black hair casually draped over his shoulders. His demeanor was similar to Xue Qinghe's, giving people an urge to approach him.
As for the old man behind him, he wore an immaculate white robe, had white hair, an ancient appearance, and smooth, delicate skin.
He simply stood there, like the most prominent focus in the entire world.
As for the little girl, Pei Qing selectively ignored her.
A powerhouse, an absolute powerhouse!
Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo Chen Xin!
These two names inexplicably appeared in Pei Qing's mind.
Pei Qing stood up and followed behind Xue Qinghe, walking towards the two of them.
"Teacher and Sword Douluo have actually come to this auction together, and even brought Rongrong. Could it be that there's an item that Teacher values at this auction?"
Xue Qinghe only spoke when he brought Pei Qing near Ning Fengzhi. His tone was gentle, and he appeared very respectful towards Ning Fengzhi.
"Qinghe, I didn't expect you to come as well. I merely heard that a few girls who failed to awaken their martial souls were captured."
"I'm here to give them back their freedom!"
(Freedom Fuck yeah)*Bald Eagle Scream*