Shrek City, a city even larger than Mingdu, is the number one city on the continent today.
The renowned Shrek Academy is located in the center of the city. Though called an academy, it's practically indistinguishable from a city itself, a city within a city.
The core area of Shrek Academy, Sea God Island, within the Sea God Pavilion.
Around an ancient wooden square table with wooden chairs, nine members of the Sea God Pavilion sat on either side. The current Pavilion Master, Yun Ming, sat in the main seat.
From his appearance, this Pavilion Master of the Sea God Pavilion was the youngest, looking only about twenty-seven or twenty-eight. He had a handsome face and a gentle smile.
He didn't exude any aura, yet he gave off an incredibly sharp feeling. He was like a divine spear standing there, its brilliance dazzling, capable of piercing the heavens.
"I've confirmed with Elder Gu, that pill is real and can extend life by a hundred years," Yun Ming said.
Although his status was no lower than Gu Ming's, Gu Ming was of the same generation as his teacher, so calling him Elder Gu was only proper. This sentence changed the expressions of everyone present. After a brief moment of surprise, their faces showed longing.
"Even if we Shrek can't get all of these pills, we must bid for one or two," the old woman on Yun Ming's right said seriously.
The old woman was dressed simply, unlike the others who were more ornate. She gave off a feeling of having seen through the world, natural and at ease. Due to her age and fading beauty, her appearance wasn't particularly attractive.
But the fact that she could sit in the guest seat of honor showed her extraordinary status. Her strength and status were second only to Pavilion Master Yun Ming.
Yun Ming nodded in agreement and said, "My idea is to bid for at least two pills. One for you, Sister Yue, to take, and one for research."
"I don't need it. I've lived long enough. You should keep it and take it. If you live for another hundred years, maybe you'll truly have a chance to reach that realm," Long Yeyue refused.
She really wanted to live for another hundred years, but she couldn't be that selfish. The pill would be of greater use if Yun Ming took it.
Yun Ming smiled helplessly, "That realm is too difficult to reach. Even if I live for another hundred years, I don't have much confidence in breaking through."
"Living for another hundred years at least makes it more possible. Don't decline it. After we bid for it, you take it yourself," Long Yeyue's tone was unquestionable.
"Let's talk about ownership after we bid for it. It's still too early to discuss this now," Ya Li, who was on Yun Ming's left, said.
"Okay," Yun Ming and Long Yeyue both nodded, ending the topic of ownership.
"Yue'er, how much usable funds do we have now?" Yun Ming looked at one of the female elders.
The old woman he called Yue'er thought for a moment before saying, "About ten billion. If we mobilize, we should be able to raise nearly twenty billion Federal Currency in a short time."
Shrek City is the number one city on the continent, and its commercial scale is comparable to Mingdu. The annual tax revenue is an astronomical figure.
All of this tax revenue goes to Shrek Academy, plus some of the academy's industries. The wealth they have accumulated is unimaginable.
"Have them raise twenty billion Federal Currency for me within three days," Yun Ming said.
"Yes," Cai Yue'er replied.
"Sister Yue, Zhuo Shi, Feng Wuyu, three days from now, you will go to Mingdu with me," Yun Ming said.
"Okay," the three replied.
"Brother Yun, I..." Ya Li hesitated, her eyes looking at Yun Ming clearly saying, I want to go too.
Yun Ming showed a gentle smile, placed his hand on Ya Li's smooth palm, and shook his head, "I won't take you this time."
"This pill is too precious. Some forces that can't bid for it might directly try to snatch it. At that time, it will be a big battle. I won't be at ease taking you."
"Boss, with your strength, are there still people who are blind enough to try and snatch it?" Zhuo Shi laughed.
"Exactly, as soon as your Sky Piercing Divine Spear is revealed, those people won't even have time to run, how would they dare to snatch the elixirs?" Feng Wuyu echoed.
Yun Ming shook his head, saying seriously, "If it were other things, naturally no one would dare to come, but this time is different."
"The temptation of extending one's lifespan by a hundred years is too great, so great that even some high-ranking military officials and members of hidden families will be moved, and might snatch it at all costs."
"At that time, my opponents won't be ordinary Titled Douluo, but possibly existences at the same level as me."
"Facing existences at the same level as me, I might not be able to spare attention for anything else, and I'm worried I won't be able to protect you well."
The last sentence was directed at Ya Li, his eyes filled with deep affection. Hearing this, Ya Li no longer had any thought of following, not wanting to be a burden.
Only a Sky Piercing Douluo without worries could display his true strength, invincible in the world. Ya Li wasn't worried about his safety.
Yun Ming's words made everyone's expressions solemn and their brows furrowed. Zhuo Shi couldn't help but say, "Boss, is it really as serious as you say?"
He felt that Yun Ming was overthinking things. With Shrek Academy's current prestige, would anyone still dare to provoke them?
"Lifespan moves people. The temptation of a hundred years of lifespan is truly great. Even I have had the thought of snatching it. Do you think those people won't have this idea?"
Yun Ming said with considerable emotion. He had genuinely had the thought of snatching it, it wasn't a joke.
It was just that due to his identity and Shrek's reputation, he wouldn't easily take action, suppressing the desire to snatch. "Boss, you want to snatch it?" Feng Wuyu raised an eyebrow at Yun Ming in a playful manner, wearing an expression that suggested great minds think alike.
"We'll see then. If someone disrupts order, we'll make a move. Occasionally acting as the mantis stalking the cicada is also good. If not, then so be it," Yun Ming said.
Everyone understood Yun Ming's meaning and showed faint smiles, somewhat looking forward to the auction that day...
Southern part of the continent, where the Southern Legion is located. The enormous room was resplendent with gold, yet also possessed an ancient elegance, luxurious without being ostentatious. Everything appeared so natural, a result of the accumulation of time. Behind the desk sat an old man. Although his hair and beard were completely white and his face was full of the marks of time, his back was held straight, showing that he was old but still vigorous. The old man was dressed in a military uniform, looking very heroic. The three dazzling general stars on his shoulders were proof of his identity, a Federation Three-Star General. Le Zheng'en, leader of the Southern Legion, the Legion Commander, the contemporary patriarch of the Sacred Angel Family, and also one of the Federation's seven Three-Star Generals. "Knock knock..." A knocking sound rang out.
"Come in."
"Dad, what do you need to instruct?" The person who entered was a middle-aged man, tall and wearing a general's uniform. His appearance bore some resemblance to Le Zheng'en. Le Zheng'en's face was stern, and his voice was strict, "This is the military. What should you call me?"
The man was a little embarrassed and quickly stood at attention and saluted, his voice strong and clear, "General."
"Mm." Le Zheng'en's expression softened slightly, and he said, "You immediately return to the family and raise one hundred and fifty billion Federal Currency to be transferred to my Federation card."
"After the money is raised, you immediately take Elders Le Xu and Le Zhengye to Mingdu. Four days from now, I must see you in Mingdu, understand?"
"Yes!" Le Zhengming responded loudly. He didn't immediately leave the office but had a hesitant look.
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