Chapter 89

Today, the plot is about to reach its climax. In the new week, I ask for your support, clicks, and recommendations.

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The golden figure said, "Your ability to come here proves that you have the foundation to absorb the first seal. To absorb the essence of the Golden Dragon King, first, your body must be strong, and second, you need some external aids. For the first seal, you need to find three things to enhance your body. I have awakened, and once you have prepared these three things and taken them simultaneously, I will naturally help you unlock the power of the first seal."

"Remember, the essence of the Golden Dragon King is a double-edged sword for you. Absorbing it will make you stronger, but if your rate of growth is too slow and the seal cannot suppress its power, you will die. Before you turn ten, you must find these three things, or I will not be able to suppress the power of the first seal."

Ten years old? He still had half a year to go.

"Which three things?" Tang Wulin hurriedly asked.

"Centennial Ice Crystal Fruit, Centennial Crimson Flame Fruit, and ten drops of blood from a centennial soul beast with dragon lineage."

Just hearing the names, Tang Wulin knew these things were extremely valuable. He had never even heard of the first two fruits, and the ten drops of blood from a centennial soul beast were even more...

"Sir, but soul beasts are almost extinct! Where can I find them?" Tang Wulin asked in a daze.

The golden figure fell silent for a moment, as if in thought. After a while, he said solemnly, "I don't know. I can only tell you what I know. How to do it and how to achieve it are your problems. I can't help you solve them. I can only tell you that by the time you turn ten, you must unlock and absorb the first seal, or you will die."

"Once you find them, meditate and think of the image of this dragon, and I will guide you here. Now, I will send you out."

"Wait a moment." Tang Wulin called out urgently.

"I am just a wisp of divine consciousness, and my time is limited. Don't delay," the golden figure said sternly.

Tang Wulin said, "Why do I develop scales when I come into contact with certain things, like being stabbed by Xie Xie's Light Dragon Dagger? Is it related to this Golden Dragon King?"

The golden figure said, "Yes, the power of the Golden Dragon King is temporarily activated by the presence of dragon lineage. However, before the seal is unlocked, you cannot control this power. So, find these three things as soon as possible."

Tang Wulin wanted to ask more, but everything around him suddenly distorted, and after a dizzying spin, he woke up.

His body was drenched in sweat, and he felt extremely uncomfortable. He could clearly feel his burning body temperature slowly fading.

Was it a dream? Not a dream?

Not a dream!

If it weren't for his previous experiences, he might have thought it was just a dream. But was it really just a dream?

If it was a dream, why did it feel so real? Why did the Light Dragon Dagger trigger golden scales on his body? Why did his strength start to grow significantly after his soul beast awakened, even though it wasn't outstanding when he was young?

But if it wasn't a dream, why was there the essence of a dragon in his body, putting him at constant risk of death?

The golden figure said it was both a crisis and an opportunity. Absorbing the essence of a dragon, what would that make him?

He had countless questions, and the golden figure's explanations were not clear.

He shook his head hard to calm his thoughts, quietly got out of bed, and went to the bathroom to wash his body, changing into dry clothes. When he returned to bed, his mood had calmed down a bit.

Stay calm, he told himself.

Taking a deep breath, Tang Wulin's eyes became focused. From what he could gather, there were two points to summarize: first, there was indeed the essence of a dragon in his body threatening his life, and if he couldn't absorb it, he would die. Second, if he could gradually absorb the dragon's energy, his strength would gradually increase.

So, his first task now was to find the three things the golden figure mentioned and try to absorb the energy of the first seal. Only by trying would he understand what it was. If absorbing this energy could allow him to control the power that appeared with the scales.

He was only nine years old, and his mind was not yet fully mature. For him, death was not as terrifying as it was for adults. Although he was afraid, it was not intense.

Centennial Ice Crystal Fruit, Centennial Crimson Flame Fruit, and ten drops of blood from a centennial soul beast with dragon lineage. Just hearing the names, he knew they were extraordinary. Where could he find them?

With a somewhat helpless mood, Tang Wulin began to meditate again. This time, he smoothly entered a meditative state.

Early in the morning, the four roommates woke up, all looking refreshed.

"Come on! Wulin, let's go eat." Xie Xie jumped out of bed.

Tang Wulin said helplessly, "You haven't washed up yet."

"Uh... I'm a bit hungry, so let's hurry up and wash up!" Xie Xie said.

Tang Wulin said, "Xie Xie, I have a question. Have you heard of Ice Crystal Fruit and Crimson Flame Fruit?"

Xie Xie was taken aback, "Ice Crystal Fruit? Crimson Flame Fruit? I've heard of them! Aren't they just ordinary spirit fruits? They're sold in malls and have good nourishing effects for those with ice or fire-type soul beasts. But since your soul beast is plant-type, they probably won't be useful, right?"

Hearing this, Tang Wulin was overjoyed. He was most afraid that no one would know where to find these things.

"Are these spirit fruits expensive?" Tang Wulin asked in a low voice.

Xie Xie said, "Not too bad, about ten to twenty thousand federal coins each, depending on the quality."

Ten to twenty thousand? That was affordable! Tang Wulin was overjoyed. "Is the high-quality one called something like a Centennial Ice Crystal Fruit?"

Xie Xie rolled his eyes, "Do you have any common sense? Spirit fruits over ten years old are already quite good. Those over a hundred years old are only found at auctions and are considered spirit treasures. If they are over a thousand years old, they are considered heavenly treasures, which are priceless."

Tang Wulin smiled bitterly, "How much do Centennial Ice Crystal Fruit and Crimson Flame Fruit cost?"

Xie Xie said, "These two spirit fruits are relatively common and in high demand, so their prices are reasonable. At auctions, they probably cost around eighty to a hundred million each."

Tang Wulin was stunned. Eighty to a hundred million? For one?

According to what the golden figure said, he only had half a year. But how could he earn so much money in half a year? It was impossible. Not to mention the ten drops of blood from a centennial dragon-type soul beast...

"Wulin, what's wrong? Why did you suddenly ask about this? Spirit fruits are rarely used because their effects are too strong, and the human body can't handle them easily. Unless it's a special situation, people won't use them lightly. Otherwise, it might have the opposite effect. Of course, those over a thousand years old are exceptions, but not everyone can get them. Spirit fruits over a thousand years old can be considered soul beasts, and those over ten thousand years old even have their own consciousness."

Tang Wulin's mood gradually calmed down. He looked at Xie Xie and said, "Xie Xie, when we have a break this week, can you take me to an auction? I've never been to one."

"Sure!" Xie Xie agreed without hesitation. He was usually very cold to outsiders, but he was very straightforward with friends he recognized.

Xie Xie went to wash up first, and Tang Wulin took out his rarely used soul conductor communicator from his storage ring and dialed a number.

"Beep beep."

"Wulin? What's up?" The familiar voice of Mang Tian came from the other end of the communicator.

"Teacher, will you be in East Sea City this weekend?" Tang Wulin asked Mang Tian.

Mang Tian said, "What's the matter? Do you have questions about forging?"

Tang Wulin said, "No, I have something I want to discuss with you."

Mang Tian fell silent for a moment and said, "I also have something to tell you. I'll come in the afternoon on the weekend."

"Okay, I'll wait for you at the workshop," Tang Wulin said respectfully.

After hanging up, his eyes showed a thoughtful look. The seal was there, and he only had half a year. What he needed most now was money. To earn more money, given his current situation, it was clearly impossible. He had to find a way.

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