Chapter 125: Shrek, It's Time to End!
After hearing what Xu Jiujiu said, Ling Shuang was somewhat tempted.
If he didn't need to waste too much time and could get a good reward by participating in a mere All-Continental High-Level Soul Master Competition, it would be fine.
Although Ling Shuang was not short of money and resources as someone backed by the two Empresses of Ice and Snow, no one would think this kind of thing was ever too much.
After thinking for a moment, Ling Shuang slowly stretched out three fingers. "Three ninth-level soul guide design drawings. I will help you win the championship of this All-Continental High-Level Soul Master Competition. How about it?"
Three ninth-level soul guide design drawings this value was definitely not a simple number.
The ninth-level soul guides were almost completely monopolized by the Sun Moon Empire, and circulation was extremely limited.
Not to mention the design drawings even the ninth-level soul guides themselves, other empires didn't have many.
And their limited number made them extremely valuable.
Three ninth-level soul guide design drawings even for a wealthy power like the Star Luo Royal Family, it would be painful to produce them.
Seeing Xu Jiujiu remain silent, Ling Shuang did not push: "If Her Royal Highness thinks this condition is too much, then forget it."
He didn't have to be a bounty hunter. He just thought it was nice to gain some reward while doing this.
If he were truly insistent, he could go to the Sun Moon Empire.
In order to win the championship of the All-Continental High-Level Soul Master Competition and let the Sun Moon Royal Academy surpass Shrek Academy, they would certainly not hesitate to offer three ninth-level soul guide design drawings.
"Okay, I agree on behalf of the Star Luo Royal Family." Xu Jiujiu gritted her teeth and agreed.
She finally made a choice.
Winning the All-Continental High-Level Soul Master Competition was of great importance.
This not only gave the people of the Star Luo Empire a chance to see the royal family shine but also served as a demonstration to certain powerful officials within the Star Luo court.
The White Tiger Duke's Mansion seemed to have a very good relationship with the Star Luo Royal Family, but that was only on the surface.
This could be seen from the fact that both sons of the White Tiger Duke's Mansion chose to study at Shrek Academy none at the Star Royal Academy.
Moreover, ten thousand years ago, the Star Luo Royal Family had originally been the White Tiger Dai Family. The complicated ties between them meant true peace was never really possible.
If the son of the White Tiger Duke's Mansion represented Shrek Academy in the competition and defeated the Star Royal Academy to win the championship, it would inevitably create the impression among the people that the royal family was inferior to the White Tiger Duke's Mansion.
Everyone knew what it meant when the people believed the royal family was inferior to its own subordinates.
The Dai brothers could study at Shrek Academy and even enter the inner courtyard, but representing Shrek Academy in the competition was a different matter entirely.
The White Tiger Duke couldn't be so foolish as to not understand this.
His hands-off attitude said everything.
Some people appeared to be rough and uncultured, as if they knew nothing, but in fact, they understood better than anyone else and just used a different method to achieve their goals.
However, the White Tiger Duke's Mansion wielded great power in the military, and even the Star Luo Royal Family could not publicly make things difficult for them.
Xu Jiawei, the Emperor of STar Luo, couldn't possibly order Dai Hao not to let his sons represent Shrek Academy in the competition. That would be an embarrassment for the Emperor himself.
So, this championship held great symbolic meaning for the Star Luo Royal Family. It told the people of the Star Luo Empire that the royal family was still the royal family and the White Tiger Duke's Mansion was merely a subject.
She believed that even her elder brother Xu Jiawei would make the same decision.
As for whether defeating Shrek Academy would bring about dissatisfaction from Shrek Academy was that even worth worrying about?
Did anyone really think the three empires liked Shrek Academy?
Rallying together to resist the Sun Moon Empire...
Heh.
"I like trading with people like Your Highness," Ling Shuang said with a slight smile and extended his palm.
Seeing his clearly improved attitude, Xu Jiujiu couldn't help but purse her lips slightly.
This Mr. Ling was truly...
But Xu Jiujiu didn't dislike this kind of conduct.
After all, in these turbulent times, most relationships were built on interests. Some people wore it on their faces, others kept up appearances.
Still, Xu Jiujiu couldn't help feeling a little frustrated.
Was her proud appearance so worthless compared to three ninth-level soul guide design drawings?
If Ling Shuang knew what she was thinking, he would certainly nod seriously.
Three ninth-level soul guide design drawings were of immense value to him, but a face? It was worthless to him.
Of course, if Ling Shuang's bottom line were lower, he could totally exploit Xu Jiujiu's interest in him and take initiative.
Maybe he wouldn't just get three ninth-level soul guide design drawings, but the entire Star Royal Family.
It was just a pity that Ling Shuang was interested in interests but not ruled by them.
"Happy cooperation," Xu Jiujiu smiled and shook Ling Shuang's hand.
"Happy cooperation."
Ling Shuang's actions were crisp, without a trace of ambiguity.
"In a while, I'll come to the Star Luo Royal Academy when the All-Continental High-Level Soul Master Competition is about to begin to fulfill my promise."
"Your Highness needn't worry I'll break my word. After all, we haven't paid anything yet. Even if I did back out, Your Highness would suffer no loss."
Ling Shuang spoke lightly.
He knew Xu Jiujiu was a smart person and wasn't worried the Star Royal Family would go back on their word once it was done, so he didn't ask for a deposit.
That was something people without backing had to consider. Since the Star Luo Royal Family had investigated Shrek Academy, it was impossible they didn't know that someone stood behind him whom Shrek Academy itself didn't dare provoke.
"Mr. Ling, you're joking. I naturally trust you," Xu Jiujiu said with her standard smile.
Ling Shuang didn't respond.
"Your Highness, farewell."
Waving his hand, he took Jiang Nannan and Wang Qiu'er out of the hotel and prepared to continue on their journey.
Xu Jiujiu didn't retract her gaze until their figures disappeared from sight.
"Xiao Yan, have someone inform my brother of what happened today and prepare a place for Mr. Ling."
"Yes, Princess."
Though the maid called Xiao Yan felt that a championship in the All-Continental High-Level Soul Master Competition wasn't worth three ninth-level soul guide design drawings, she didn't voice any doubts.
Her Highness must have her own reasons.
As a servant, she knew her place and what to worry about and what not to.
After a long pause, she returned to her seat and tasted the food she hadn't yet finished.
Her eyes grew deep as she whispered in her heart:
"The legend of Shrek... should come to an end!"
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