socalfunplaces Chapter 65 Settling in Shrek
Chapter 65 Settling in Shrek
Chapter 66 Settling in Shrek
Shrek Academy is located at the intersection of the territories of the three great empires: Tianhun, Douling, and Xingluo.
Shrek City, built upon this legendary academy, is a free city not governed by any nation.
Its true controller is Shrek Academy itself.
Shrek Academy is not located in the city center, but rather it stands majestically in the eastern part of Shrek City, gazing into the distance at the vast and mysterious Starry Sky Forest.
Under the tutelage of two top experts, Leng Yaozhu and Han Tianyi, Huo Yuhao, despite his young age, has already developed a decisive and efficient style of doing things.
Now, he has moved from Xilai City to Shrek City with his mother, Huo Yun'er.
Over the years, Huo Yuhao had accumulated a considerable amount of savings in Xilai City. However, Shrek City was extremely expensive, and after paying for a small residence and a shop in the city, his previous savings were instantly wiped out.
However, they finally settled down in this renowned holy city of soul masters and had a home of their own.
Huo Yuhao's soul tool shop has also re-hung its sign on a popular street in the west of the city.
Compared to Xilai City, Shrek City's overall consumption level and the purchasing power of its Soul Master community are incomparable.
Huo Yuhao doubled the price of the soul tools he sold, but even so, they were still cheaper than in many other shops.
Within Shrek City, there are naturally many shops selling soul tools, including shops belonging to Shrek Academy and large marketplaces of various merchant guilds.
However, "young soul masters" as young as Huo Yuhao are still extremely rare and attract a lot of attention.
In just a few days, Huo Yuhao and his shop became the talk of the town among the locals.
On this day, the shop was quiet as usual, with only the faint hum of soul power flowing as Huo Yuhao closed his eyes and concentrated on his cultivation.
"Ding-a-ling~"
The crisp sound of bells rang out, and the wind chimes hanging inside the shop door were stirred by the airflow, breaking the tranquility of the room.
Huo Yuhao slowly opened his eyes, the sharp light deep within his spiritual eyes quickly fading, and his gaze turned towards the doorway.
A middle-aged man strode in. He was about 1.8 meters tall, but his body was unusually robust and strong, with broad shoulders and muscles that made his ordinary clothes bulge.
Simply by standing there, one naturally exudes a sense of composure and pressure as immovable as a mountain.
Huo Yuhao stood up to greet him. At ten years old, he was already over 1.6 meters tall, but he still looked slender standing in front of this guest.
Welcome!
Huo Yuhao's voice was calm, with the clear tone unique to young people: "What type of soul tool does the guest need? I can make recommendations based on your specific needs."
However, the middle-aged man did not respond to his inquiry immediately.
His gaze first slowly swept across the store, which was small and simply furnished.
Several transparent display cases showcased a number of finished soul tools, ranging from attack and defense to support types.
Finally, his gaze fell back on Huo Yuhao, and he asked, "Did you make all the soul tools here yourself?"
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Huo Yuhao nodded, his expression calm.
In the days since the business opened, he has encountered many similar questions, mostly stemming from doubts or curiosity about his age, which he has long been used to.
But the person in front of him reacted differently than the previous guests.
He did not show any obvious doubt or disdain, nor did he skip over the question and directly express his intention to buy the finished product.
Instead, a more serious expression appeared on his face, and he stared intently at Huo Yuhao, making an unexpected request.
"In that case—now, make a soul tool right here and now, and let me see it."
Upon hearing this, Huo Yuhao couldn't help but show a hint of surprise on his face.
He truly hadn't expected the guest to suddenly make such a request.
In Huo Yuhao's opinion, this request was somewhat presumptuous.
After all, he runs a shop selling finished products, not a craftsman demonstrating his skills on the spot.
However, when it comes to doing business, harmony is key to making money.
Huo Yuhao did not show his displeasure. He simply shook his head calmly, his tone still polite but with a hint of rejection.
"Guests who wish to purchase soul tools are welcome to browse freely. As for other requests—I regret that I cannot fulfill them."
The middle-aged man clearly did not expect Huo Yuhao to refuse so decisively, without even the slightest hesitation.
A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he did not give up.
The next moment————
A powerful and majestic aura suddenly erupted from Fan Yu's body without warning!
Immediately afterwards, two yellow, two purple, and four black spirit rings appeared one after another from beneath his feet, slowly swirling around!
The soul power fluctuations at the Contra level were like tangible tides, making the air in the store seem heavier!
Huo Yuhao's pupils contracted slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
Although he had sensed that this person possessed profound soul power, he never expected that the person, who looked to be only middle-aged, was already a powerful expert at the level of an eight-ring Soul Douluo!
The burly man noticed the surprise in Huo Yuhao's eyes, and a smug look flashed across his face.
He then introduced himself directly: "My name is Fan Yu, and I am a teacher in the Soul Guidance Department of Shrek Academy."
"All you need to do is create a soul tool right in front of me."
"As long as the process and the result satisfy me—I can make an exception and recommend you to Shrek Academy."
Indeed, the robust middle-aged man before us is Fan Yu, who was also Huo Yuhao's mentor in the history of truly entering the world of soul tools.
He had only heard by chance that a new soul tool shop had opened in the western district of Shrek City, run by a young man whose skills seemed quite remarkable. This piqued his curiosity, and he came here specifically to find out more.
When the name "Fan Yu" entered Huo Yuhao's ears, the memories recorded in history were instantly activated.
This name, due to its connection with Lingbing Douluo's lineage, has naturally left a clear mark in history books.
However, when facing his future teacher, Huo Yuhao did not feel the excitement or joy he had expected.
Instead, his brow furrowed almost imperceptibly.
The other party's tone, "If you satisfy me, I will grant you the qualification to enter Shrek Academy," and that condescending attitude, involuntarily reminded him of the Shrek Academy teachers and students he encountered in Wanxing City ten thousand years later.
He realized that Shrek's deep-rooted arrogance and domineering nature might have been ingrained in their hearts ten thousand years ago.
Huo Yuhao then calmly said, "There's no need to make a soul tool on site."
"As for Shrek Academy—I will get in through my own merit, fair and square."
He raised his eyes, looked directly at Fan Yu, and added, "Moreover—I have no intention of studying in the Soul Guidance Department."
Faced with Fan Yu's "recommendation," which would make countless Soul Master families fight tooth and nail for it, Huo Yuhao instinctively felt a sense of rejection and a faint disgust.
With his current talent, once he shows it, all the top powers on the mainland will probably be vying to extend olive branches to him. Why would he need others to "give" him an opportunity?
Furthermore, for Huo Yuhao, making and selling soul tools is more of a way to make a living and accumulate resources, and a means to expand his own abilities.
His foundation and the core of his future path have always lay in the cultivation of his martial spirit, and this has never wavered.
Therefore, joining the Soul Guidance Department was naturally not within his consideration.