Chapter 567 Seize this opportunity

Their soul skills were coordinated quite well. The wind-attribute soul master's swiftness matched with the earth-attribute soul master's defense, trying to disrupt Thanos' team's rhythm right from the start.

However, Lu Yu just waved his hand lightly, and his soul power surged out like a tide, bringing with it an invisible pressure that directly crushed the opponent's offensive.

"Wang Sheng, left wing, Rong Rong, assist!"

Lu Yu's voice was steady and clear, and he sounded commanding.

The members of Thanos' team were like sophisticated machines, instantly getting into the state.

Wang Sheng’s figure was like a gust of wind, his soul skills burst out, and the spear in his hand emitted a cold light and pierced straight into the opponent’s formation.

Xiao Wu turned into a pink afterimage, flexibly shuttling around the battlefield. The explosive power of her rabbit soul skill made it difficult for her opponents to defend themselves.

Ning Rongrong stood in the back, and the light of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tower bloomed, providing amplification for teammates.

The battle lasted only seven minutes before the Gale Squadron completely collapsed.

Their captain was blown away by Lu Yu's soul skill, crashed into the guardrail at the edge of the stadium, spitting blood, and immediately lost his combat effectiveness.

The rest of the team members were unable to fight back against the fierce attack of Thanos' team and finally had no choice but to raise their hands and admit defeat.

The referee announced loudly: "Team Thanos wins!"

There was warm applause from the audience, mixed with exclamations and discussions.

Lu Yu's strength is beyond imagination. His soul skills are released accurately and ruthlessly, with almost no unnecessary movements, and each strike is aimed directly at the opponent's weakness.

Some senior soul masters even began to speculate what level Lu Yu’s true strength had reached.

Lu Yu ignored the gazes around him and walked towards the rest area with his teammates.

The match arrangements of the Fighting Spirit Arena have always been decided by the organizer, and participating teams cannot know their next opponents in advance.

However, the teams that can break through the siege in the fighting arena are all very powerful.

Lu Yu leaned on the bench in the rest area, closed his eyes and rested, but his mind was thinking about the next game strategy.

Wang Sheng sat next to him and couldn't help but say, "Brother Lu Yu, after you left yesterday, Tang San also left.

I heard they were there to deal with something urgent. They were lucky, as the team they encountered was average, so they won easily."

Lu Yu opened his eyes and frowned slightly, remembering what Zhao Wuji had mentioned before about Liu Erlong's movements.

He originally thought that Liu Erlong's appearance was aimed at him, but now it seems that he was probably overthinking it.

He pondered for a moment and analyzed: "Tang San's personality is such that he won't leave for no reason.

I guess something went wrong with Yu Xiaogang, maybe it was related to Meng Yiran's incident, Tang San had no choice but to ask me to save him."

When mentioning Yu Xiaogang, Lu Yu’s tone was filled with disdain: “Yu Xiaogang’s strength improvement has always been a problem.

In the original novel, he was able to break through because he relied on the confidence that Tang San was already a Soul Douluo.

Tang San's strength is not at that level yet, and his relationship with Liu Erlong is complicated. After the last incident, there is probably a rift.

She won't help me easily, women have complicated thoughts and can't explain them clearly."

Wang Sheng scratched his head and chuckled, “Speaking of Master, I am a little curious.

"Has he reached Soul Master level now? When I first met him, he was only a Great Soul Master. Now I'm almost a Soul Sect leader. Is he still stuck there?"

Xiao Wu curled her lips and shook her head: "The master's theory is indeed powerful, but it's a pity that without sufficient power, no matter how good the theory is, it's useless."

Lu Yu smiled and didn't respond.

He didn’t have a good impression of Yu Xiaogang, and he was too lazy to say more, so he just said lightly: “It’s hard to say.

Tang San's departure is probably related to Yu Xiaogang, but I don't know the specific reason."

Time passed quickly and it was evening. Lu Yu played three games in one day and won all of them easily, making up for yesterday's loss.

The competition in the fighting spirit arena became increasingly fierce. The small teams were almost eliminated, and the only ones left were strong teams like Xue Sha, Lan Ba, Tian Ji, and Hao Tian.

Lu Yu and his team’s next match will most likely be against one of them.

As night falls, the streets outside the fighting arena are brightly lit and bustling with noisy crowds.

Xiao Wu took Lu Yu's arm and smiled: "Lu Yu, you fought so well today, you will definitely be even better tomorrow! Come on, go shopping with me and relax!"

Lu Yu looked at Xiao Wu's bright eyes, his heart warmed, and he gently rubbed her head: "Okay, I'll walk with you."

The two walked side by side on the busy street, surrounded by the shouts of vendors and the laughter of the crowd.

The light reflected on Xiao Wu's face, outlining her delicate features, and Lu Yu's gaze softened unconsciously.

They haven't been alone together like this for a long time, but the tacit understanding between them seems to have never changed.

As they were walking, Xiao Wu suddenly stopped, tilted her head and looked at Lu Yu, with a tentative tone: "Lu Yu, let me ask you something... Does Sister Qing like you?"

Lu Yu was stunned. He didn't expect Xiao Wu to suddenly ask this. He paused slightly and a trace of embarrassment flashed across his face.

He coughed dryly and pretended to be calm: "Xiao Wu, you think too much.

I have you and Rongrong, why would I mess with other girls? Besides, Meng Yiran is just a friend."

Xiao Wu curled her lips, obviously not believing it: "Meng Yiran is still a friend, I believe it.

But Zhu Zhuqing is different, right? You three are together almost every day. I see there is something wrong with the way she looks at you! Tell me, are there any ambiguities between you two?"

Lu Yu didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and quickly lied in a serious tone: "Really not! Zhu Qing is just a teammate, we just have a better relationship.

Look how beautiful the moonlight is. Let’s not say such things that spoil the view.

Now it's just the two of us, can't we just enjoy this moment?"

Xiao Wu blushed when she heard this, and a hint of shame flashed in her eyes. She said angrily, "Then tell me, what do you want to do?"

Just as Lu Yu was about to speak, there was a sudden sound of breaking wind in the distance.

He frowned and looked up, only to see a middle-aged man flashing across the street like lightning and disappearing into the night in an instant.

Immediately afterwards, several figures chased after him, led by a short and fat middle-aged man with flashing soul rings, and he was actually a level 54 Soul King.

"Don't let him get away! That kid stole the Zhang family's treasure!"

The short fat man shouted breathlessly, and his voice echoed in the night sky.

Lu Yu raised his eyebrows, and before he could react, there was suddenly something in his arms.

Lu Yu hugged the thing in his arms tightly, his heart beating like a drum, and Xiao Wu's slightly curious voice still echoing in his ears.

He waved his hand gently, signaling Xiao Wu to stay calm, but his eyes were still scanning the surroundings vigilantly.

The sun was setting in the west, and the dim light was shining on the forest path at the edge of the Star Forest. The air was filled with the fragrance of soil and grass leaves, mixed with a faint sense of solemnity.

The group of figures gradually went away and disappeared into the depths of the dense forest. Lu Yu finally breathed a sigh of relief and slowly took out the treasure he had just obtained from his arms.

It was a palm-sized tiger talisman, dark in color. Its material looked like jade but not jade, and stone but not stone. There were intricate patterns carved on its surface, and it looked like an ancient talisman, faintly emitting a heart-pounding aura.

In the center of the talisman, there is a lifelike pattern of a Qilin, with its horns raised high and its eyes sparkling, as if it will jump out of the talisman at any time.

Lu Yu's eyes fell on the talisman, and his throat rolled unconsciously. The origin of this thing was definitely not simple.

"Lu Yu, what is this?"

Xiao Wu came closer, her almond-shaped eyes wide open, full of curiosity.

She reached out her hand to touch him, but Lu Yu gently pushed her away.

"Don't worry, let me take a look first."

Lu Yu's voice was low and a little cautious.

He closed his eyes, chanted silently, and the soul power in his body quietly circulated. An invisible wave emanated from between his eyebrows and landed on the tiger talisman.

This is his own identification skill. Although it is not very advanced, it always comes in handy at critical moments.

After a moment, Lu Yu suddenly opened his eyes, his pupils contracted slightly, and a look of disbelief appeared on his face.

"Qilin Talisman..."

He murmured in a low voice, with a tremor in his voice, "It's actually the Qilin Talisman! With this, you can go to the Qilin Land and obtain the Qilin Martial Spirit!"

He looked at Xiao Wu, his eyes flashing with passion, "Xiao Wu, this thing can allow me to have twin martial spirits! Moreover, the power of this martial spirit is far beyond that of ordinary spirit rings!"

Xiao Wu was stunned, her cherry lips slightly parted, obviously also shocked by the news.

Although she is not human, her understanding of martial spirits is no less than Lu Yu.

Twin martial spirits, what kind of existence is that? In the entire Douluo Continent, there are only a handful of people who can possess twin martial spirits, and this small talisman can actually give a martial spirit out of thin air! She swallowed her saliva and asked in a low voice: "Then... where is the Qilin Land?"

Lu Yu frowned and shook his head: "I don't know, the appraisal technique only tells me this.

The aura of this talisman is too strong. I suspect that the person who placed it is quite powerful and may have placed it on me on purpose."

He paused, his eyes becoming serious, "Besides, they may have left some tracking means on me, and they will find me soon."

Xiao Wu's face changed when she heard that, and she nodded: "Then we have to leave quickly! Go back to Shrek Academy, it's safe there!"

Lu Yu did not hesitate, put away the talisman, pulled Xiao Wu and ran out of the Star Dou Forest.

The afterglow of the setting sun cast long shadows behind them, and the sound of birds singing in the woods was gradually replaced by the sound of the wind.

Lu Yu's heart could not calm down. The Qilin talisman was like a hot iron, burning him and making him uneasy.

This thing is both an opportunity and a crisis. If it is not dealt with quickly, troubles will probably ensue.

When I returned to Shrek Academy, it was already dark. The grove in the backyard of the academy was silent, with only the occasional chirping of insects and the rustling of leaves in the wind.

Lu Yu sat on a bluestone, his back against an old locust tree, holding the Qilin talisman tightly in his arms.

Xiao Wu had already returned to the dormitory to rest and told him to be careful.

Lu Yu took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and let his consciousness sink deep into his mind.

"System, query the detailed information of the Qilin Talisman."

He said silently.

A cold and mechanical voice sounded in his mind: "Qilin Talisman, the legendary treasure formed after the divine beast Qilin was sealed, contains the Qilin soul. Those who hold this talisman can go to the Qilin Land and awaken the Qilin martial spirit.

The Qilin spirit is a top-level spirit of a mythical beast with unlimited potential. After awakening, it can directly gain the power of the spirit, surpassing the spirit ring limit. "

Lu Yu was shocked. This information was more detailed than the identification technique! He quickly asked, "Where is the Qilin Land? How do I get there?"

The system paused and responded: "The location of the Qilin Land is randomly refreshed, and you need to purchase the Qilin Treasure Map to know the specific coordinates.

The Qilin Treasure Map is a system mall-only item, and the price is one million soul coins."

"One million soul coins?!"

Lu Yu almost jumped up from the bluestone.

He quickly opened the system mall, and sure enough, he saw a treasure map glowing with golden light in the most conspicuous position. The price marked next to it made him gasp.

One million soul coins! He only had over 300,000 soul coins now, a full 700,000 short of his goal! This number was simply an astronomical figure for him.

"System, can you help me choose a cheaper treasure map?"

Lu Yu asked unwillingly.

“The Qilin Treasure Map is the only designated item and there is no substitute.

Try to buy it?"

The system's voice was still cold.

Lu Yu gritted his teeth and tried to click the purchase button. Sure enough, the system prompted that the balance was insufficient and the purchase failed.

He rubbed his brows helplessly and muttered, "Seven hundred thousand soul coins... Where can I get so much money in such a short time?"

At this moment, an idea suddenly occurred to his mind and he remembered a bottle of soul power potion in his storage soul guide.

This was the reward he had received earlier in a system mission. It could quickly replenish his soul power and was extremely effective. The only drawback was that due to the limitations of the medicinal materials and refining levels, there would be slight side effects after taking it, such as a slightly sluggish circulation of soul power.

But this medicine is definitely a hot commodity on the market. If it were taken to an auction, it might be able to sell for a high price!

The more Lu Yu thought about it, the more feasible it seemed. He patted his thigh, a glimmer of hope in his eyes: "Yes, auction! As long as I can collect one million soul coins, I can buy the Qilin treasure map and find the Qilin land!"

He looked down at the Qilin symbol in his arms, stroking the intricate patterns with his fingers, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

The origin of this talisman is too amazing. It was formed after the Qilin was sealed, and it contains the soul of the mythical beast. Anyone can obtain a martial soul out of thin air! Such a treasure is simply unheard of.

Lu Yu secretly made up his mind that he must seize this opportunity no matter what.

Just as Lu Yu was lost in thought, the sound of light footsteps came from afar.

He looked up and saw Zhu Zhuqing, wearing a black tights, walking quietly into the backyard.

The moonlight shone on her, outlining her slim figure. Her cold eyes flashed a hint of concern when she saw Lu Yu.

"Lu Yu, what's wrong with you? You don't look well."

Zhu Zhuqing stopped and frowned, asking, "Did you run into any trouble?"

Lu Yu felt warm in his heart. Although Zhu Zhuqing was usually cold, her concern for her friends was genuine.

He smiled and half-jokingly said, "It's okay, I was just thinking about you and I was a little distracted."

Zhu Zhuqing blushed slightly when she heard this and glared at him: "Stop talking nonsense! Seriously, is there anything I can help you with?"

Lu Yu waved his hand, put away his joking expression, and asked seriously: "Zhu Qing, do you know where there is a reliable auction house in Soto City?"

Zhu Zhuqing was stunned, thinking that Lu Yu was short of money, and asked anxiously: "Are you short of soul coins? How much do you need? I can..."