Chapter 469: Research on Soul Guidance Devices!

As time went on, the battle between the two soul beasts became more intense. The soil on the river bank was covered with frost and then burned by flames, alternating repeatedly, and even the air was filled with fluctuations of ice and fire.

Finally, the Icefin Fish Dragon screamed and was slapped away by the Flame Demon Tiger's claws. It fell heavily on the river bank and almost lost its ability to resist. The Flame Demon Tiger was obviously not doing well either. The frostbitten wounds on its body were bleeding and its movements became slow.

"The opportunity has come!" Lu Yu no longer hesitated and rushed out from behind the tree. The moment his martial spirit was released, half of his hands were burning with blazing flames, and the other half were shrouded in icy cold. He took a step forward and headed straight for the injured Flame Demon Tiger.

The Flame Demon Tiger instinctively sensed the danger, raised its head and roared, struggling to pounce on Lu Yu. However, its speed was much slower than before due to its serious injuries. Lu Yu flashed and the ice spear in his hand instantly pierced its neck.

"Roar--"

The Flame Demon Tiger let out an unwilling roar and then fell to the ground with a bang.

Lu Yu took a breath and quickly adjusted his state. He glanced at the dying Icefin Ichthyosaur not far away, and a hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes.

"Icefin Fish Dragon is also suitable, but its spirit ring effect is biased towards control. I need the pure explosive power of Flame Demon Tiger more now."

After weighing the pros and cons for a moment, he finally gave up on the Ice Fin Fish Dragon, turned around and walked back to the body of the Flame Demon Tiger, sat down cross-legged and began to absorb the soul ring.

As the soul ring slowly emerged, the fiery red light enveloped Lu Yu. He felt a hot power surging into his body, his muscles and meridians seemed to be burning, but there was also a hint of chill, which was a unique reaction of the fusion of martial souls.

As time passed, Lu Yu's forehead was covered with sweat, but his expression became calmer. Finally, when the last bit of heat merged into his martial soul, he suddenly opened his eyes, and the soul power fluctuations on his body were stronger than before.

"Fourth soul skill, flaming frenzy!" Lu Yu chanted in a low voice, and with a wave of his right hand, a blazing flame instantly surged out from his palm, burning the ground black wherever it passed.

"Success!" He smiled, stood up and looked into the distance, muttering, "Next, I should go to Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire... I hope the natural resources and treasures there can help me make further progress."

After calming down, Lu Yu turned and left the river bank, continuing to move forward into the depths of the sunset forest. His figure gradually disappeared among the shadows of the trees, leaving only the charred ground, quietly telling of everything that had happened here.

Lu Yu walked in the deep forest, with shadows of trees swaying around him, and the sun shining through the dense leaves. He walked lightly, his eyes were as sharp as an eagle, and he always maintained a high level of vigilance. He was not an ordinary person. His years of soul training made him extremely sensitive to the slightest movement around him. Not long after entering the forest, he noticed something unusual.

In front of him on the right, there was an almost imperceptible breath flowing, like a hidden beast holding its breath. Lu Yu narrowed his eyes slightly and slowed down his pace, but pretended to be unaware. However, he had already started to make plans in his heart. This breath carried a hint of murderous intent, which was not released outwardly, but was hidden. It was obviously a trained tracker.

At this moment, there was a faint sound from the left rear. This time, Lu Yu's eyes were even colder. He was sure in his heart that he was being targeted by two groups of people.

"Haha, interesting." He sneered in his heart.

The two groups of people did not interfere with each other, but they were both following him. It seemed that this mission was more complicated than he had imagined. Lu Yu slowed down his breathing and quietly spread his soul power, covering the area within ten meters around him. He sensed that the two groups were carefully keeping their distance, obviously not wanting to alert the enemy.

Lu Yu weighed the options quickly and decided not to act for the time being. The other party was still observing him, and if he acted rashly, he might reveal more information. His current mission was to leave the forest safely.

A quarter of an hour later, he was close to the edge of the forest. The two groups of people were still hanging far behind, as if they were very patient. Lu Yu raised a slightly sarcastic smile, pretending to speed up his pace unintentionally, and walked out of the forest.

After leaving the forest, the view suddenly opened up. Ahead was a wide official road, with rolling hills and sparse grass on both sides of the road. Just then, a convoy came into Lu Yu's sight.

There were seven or eight carriages in the convoy, and the guards were all dressed in uniform, clearly a wealthy family's travel procession. The flag on the front carriage had a flying phoenix embroidered on it, clearly the emblem of a certain family.

Lu Yu took a quick look and was about to go around the convoy when he heard an old voice coming from the convoy.

"Young man, please wait a moment."

The voice was not loud, but it carried a kind of majesty that could not be refused. Lu Yu paused, fixed his eyes, and looked in the direction of the voice. He saw a curtain opened next to a luxurious carriage in the middle of the convoy, and a white-haired old woman slowly walked out.

The old woman was thin, her face covered with wrinkles, but her eyes were as sharp as an eagle, revealing the aura of a superior.

"Madam, is there anything wrong?" Lu Yu frowned slightly and asked calmly.

The old woman did not answer immediately, but looked at Lu Yu carefully, her eyes seemed to be able to see through people's hearts. After a moment, she smiled slightly, her voice still old, but with a hint of kindness.

"Young man, you smell of blood. Not everyone can walk this road safely."

A hint of vigilance flashed across Lu Yu's eyes, but he remained calm on the surface.

"Madam, you are worrying too much. I am just a traveler on the road, nothing special."

"Really?" The old woman smiled meaningfully. "I rarely see travelers like you. Especially near this forest."

Lu Yu's heart was filled with alarm. He had just come out of the forest, and the old woman's words were obviously a test. The two groups of stalkers had just passed, and the convoy in front of him seemed to be something more than simple.

"Madam, if you have nothing else to say, I'll take my leave first." Lu Yu bowed and made a gesture to leave.

However, the old woman had no intention of giving way. She slowly raised her hand, and the guards immediately stepped forward to block Lu Yu's way.

"Young man, don't leave in a hurry. I am not your enemy. Instead, I want to remind you." The old woman's tone was calm, but it revealed an unquestionable majesty.

Lu Yu sneered and swept his eyes like a knife across the guards standing in front of him.

"Madam, what do you mean by this? If you are really reminding me out of kindness, it is a bit too much."

The old woman sighed softly, "He is indeed a young man with a strong personality. However, I advise you not to misunderstand. Since you were able to escape from that forest unscathed, I think you are quite capable. But do you know that there are more than one group of people staring at you in that forest?"

Hearing this, Lu Yu's pupils shrank slightly, but his expression remained calm.

"Oh? How did Madam know about this?"

The old woman smiled slightly and waved her hand, signaling the guards to retreat.

"I know much more than you think. This area is under the jurisdiction of my Feng family. I know everything about it. Although you are very careful, your whereabouts still cannot be hidden from some people. The two groups behind you, one is chasing you, and the other, I am afraid, wants to use you."

Lu Yu was shocked, but he didn't show it. His eyes turned cold, but his tone remained indifferent.

"Madam, you have a good eye, but these things don't seem to have anything to do with me, right?"

"Haha." The old woman smiled softly, "Young man, I advise you not to be so stubborn. These two groups of people, one is from the Black Water Gang, and the other is from the Tianshu Pavilion. No matter which side it is, it is not easy for you to deal with it alone."

After hearing this, Lu Yu finally understood that the old woman's identity was not simple. She was able to reveal the origins of the two groups of people at once, and obviously had a very deep background.

"Since Madam is so kind to remind you, what advice do you have?"

The old woman shook her head. "It's not like I can give you any advice. However, if you are willing to stay with our Feng family for a while, you may be able to avoid a disaster."

Hearing this, Lu Yu quickly weighed the pros and cons in his mind. He did not trust the old woman in front of him, but her words were not without reason. If it was true as she said, that the people from the Black Water Gang and Tianshu Pavilion were watching him, then he really needed a force to cover him.

"Thank you for your kindness, Madam." Lu Yu hesitated for a moment and said in a cold tone, "However, I have always been a loner, and I am afraid that I will disappoint Madam."

The old woman was not surprised to hear this. She nodded slowly and sighed, "Young man, you are indeed arrogant. However, if you change your mind, the door of our Feng family will always be open to you."

After that, the old woman turned back to the carriage, and the convoy quickly continued to move forward. Lu Yu stood there, watching the convoy go away, with a complicated look in his eyes.

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"Feng Family..." He murmured in a low voice, talking to himself, "It seems that the water in this area is deeper than I thought."

He stood there for a moment, then his eyes turned cold and he turned and left along another path. Neither the Blackwater Gang nor the Tianshu Pavilion would give up. The appearance of the Feng family's convoy also made him realize that things were moving in a more complicated direction.

"Let's take it one step at a time." Lu Yu whispered, and his figure quickly disappeared at the end of the path.

"Xiao San, this golden-red fruit is not of much use to me. I plan to auction it off at the Tiandou Auction in exchange for some items I need. What do you think?" Lu Yu looked at Tang San and asked.

Hearing Lu Yu's words, Tang San was slightly stunned, then nodded and said: "Teacher, this is your thing, you have the final say. However, this golden red fruit is a natural treasure, its value is probably not cheap, teacher, are you sure you want to auction it off?"

Lu Yu smiled slightly and said, "I naturally have my own plans, you don't need to ask more. By the way, when does the Tiandou auction start?"

Tang San's heart trembled slightly when he heard this. He knew that Lu Yu didn't want to say more, so he didn't continue to ask.

"Teacher, the Tiandou Auction will be held in three days at the auction house in Tiandou City. If you want to participate, I'm afraid you need to prepare in advance." Tang San looked at Lu Yu and reminded him.

Hearing this, Lu Yu nodded slightly and said, "Three days later? Okay, I understand. Xiao San, you go ahead and do your work. I'll go and discuss it with the Master and the others."

"Yes, teacher." Tang San responded, then turned and left.

Looking at Tang San's leaving back, Lu Yu's eyes flashed with satisfaction. This disciple, whether in terms of talent or character, is the best choice. Given time, his achievements will surely be limitless.

Lu Yu's figure flashed and disappeared in an instant. When he appeared again, he had already arrived at the room of the Master and Flanders.

"Master, Dean Flanders, I have something to discuss with you." Lu Yu looked at the two of them and spoke directly.

Hearing Lu Yu's words, the master and Flanders were slightly stunned, and then motioned Lu Yu to sit down.

"Lu Yu, why are you in such a hurry?" Flanders looked at Lu Yu and asked.

Lu Yu smiled slightly and said, "I got a golden red fruit. I plan to sell it at the Tiandou auction in three days in exchange for some items I need. I would like to ask you two to help me keep an eye out for items that may appear at the auction."

Hearing Lu Yu's words, the master and Flanders' eyes lit up. The golden red fruit is a natural treasure! Its value is inestimable!

"Lu Yu, are you going to auction the golden-red fruit?" The master looked at Lu Yu, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Lu Yu nodded and said, "Yes, this golden red fruit is not of much use to me. It would be a waste to keep it. It is better to exchange it for some items I need."

Upon hearing this, Flanders laughed and said, "Okay! Lu Yu, don't worry, the master and I will definitely help you keep an eye out for items that may appear at the auction."

Lu Yu smiled slightly and said, "Thank you both very much. By the way, Master, how is the research on soul guides going?"

Hearing Lu Yu mention soul guides, the master's face became solemn and said, "Lu Yu, the research on soul guides is progressing slowly. Although we have mastered some basic theoretical knowledge, if we want to make a real soul guide, we still need a lot of experiments and materials."

Hearing this, Lu Yu nodded slightly and said, "The research on soul guides cannot be rushed, you can take your time. If you need any materials, just tell me, I will find a way to get them."

Upon hearing this, the master's eyes flashed with gratitude, and he said, "Lu Yu, thank you very much."

Lu Yu waved his hand and said, "We are all family, no need to be polite. Well, it's getting late, I'll go get ready first. You two, see you at the auction in three days."

After saying that, Lu Yu flashed and disappeared from the spot in an instant.

Three days later, at the Tiandou City auction house.

At this time, the auction hall was already bustling with people. Soul masters and nobles from all over the Tiandou Empire gathered here, hoping to get what they wanted at this auction.

Lu Yu, dressed in black and wearing a half mask on his face, walked into the auction house alone.

His appearance immediately attracted the attention of the people around him. After all, a mysterious person like him always attracts other people's attention.

Lu Yu found a seat and sat down, waiting quietly for the auction to begin.