Chapter 596 Priceless treasure!

"So strong..."

Huang Yuan swallowed his saliva, his eyes filled with shock, "They didn't even take it seriously, and the Purple Sea team was defeated."

Oscar frowned and said, "Xie Yue is a Soul King, Hu Liena is also a Soul King, and there are two Soul Kings and three Level 49 Soul Masters left. This lineup... is simply abnormal!"

Flanders walked over, pushed his glasses, and said in a serious tone: "The strength of the Spirit Hall is far beyond our expectations.

Lu Yu, what do you think? "

Lu Yu pondered for a moment and said slowly: "It's not just the Spirit Hall. I just observed other arenas. Teams like He Zhiyun's are also very powerful and should not be underestimated.

Their opponents even threw in the towel.

There are too many strong opponents in this elite competition."

Xiao Wu clenched her fists, her eyes ablaze with fighting spirit. "So what? We Shrek are never afraid of challenges! Lu Yu, isn't that right?"

Lu Yu smiled and patted Xiao Wu's shoulder, "Of course.

However, we need to be more united and more cautious.

The Spirit Hall's fusion soul skills, as well as the other teams' trump cards, are not something we can take lightly."

Zhao Wuji nodded and said in a deep voice: "Lu Yu is right.

Every game that comes next will be a tough one.

Have a good rest and prepare for the next game!"

At this moment, a crisp notification sounded in Lu Yu's mind: "Ding! Congratulations to the host for defeating Canghui Academy. The mission rewards have been issued: 5 fragments of the 'Seven Seas King' spirit ring, a random spirit master level box (increase by 3 levels), 100 million spirit coins, and a random equipment box (granting 'Sage's Protection', which allows 2 resurrections, with a cooldown of 150 seconds)."

Lu Yu was delighted and secretly opened the system panel to check: Soul Master Level: Level 49 Soul Master

Martial Soul: Fallen Angel Lucifer (Soul Rings: Athena, Goddess of Wisdom, Zeus, King of the Gods, Medusa, Flying Eagle)

Skills: Level 7 Healing, Invincible Body, Advanced Appraisal, etc.

Equipment: Sage's Protection (Resurrection Effect)

Soul Coins: 160 million "Protection of the Sage?"

Lu Yu's eyes flashed with surprise, and his mind couldn't help but recall the effects of a certain piece of equipment from Honor of Kings, a game he had played in his previous life. "Resurrects twice, 150-second cooldown... This thing is simply a magical artifact! If I can get a few more similar pieces of equipment, my chances of winning will be even better!"

Seeing Lu Yu suddenly in a daze, Xiao Wu couldn't help but poke his arm, "Hey, Lu Yu, what are you thinking about? You're smiling so happily."

Lu Yu came back to his senses and smiled, "Nothing, I just thought of some good things.

Let's go, go back and prepare well, next game, we have to play better!"

Everyone smiled at each other and left the rest area with high morale.

In the distance, Xie Yue and Hu Liena of the Spirit Hall stood side by side, their eyes sweeping over the backs of the Shrek team, a meaningful light flashing in their eyes.

As the night deepened, Tiandou City was brightly lit. The enthusiasm of the Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Competition made the entire city immersed in noise and bustle.

Lu Yu's residence was quiet. The candlelight flickered in the room, reflecting on the medicine bottles on the table, giving off a faint fluorescent glow.

Suddenly, there was a gentle knock on the door, breaking the silence.

"Lu Yu! Lu Yu! Are you there?"

Wang Sheng's hurried voice came from outside the door, with a bit of anxiety.

Lu Yu stood up and pushed open the door, only to see Wang Sheng standing at the door, sweating profusely, carrying a heavy wooden box.

He put down the box, breathing heavily, but with a hint of excitement on his face: "Lu Yu, help me! I have forty homemade potions here, and I would like to ask you to help refine them in preparation for the competition!"

Lu Yu raised his eyebrows and motioned Wang Sheng to come into the house.

He took the wooden box and opened it. There were forty small glass bottles neatly arranged inside. The liquid in the bottles had a light blue sheen and there was a faint fluctuation of soul power flowing.

He picked up a bottle and shook it gently. The liquid rippled along the bottle wall, emitting a faint herbal fragrance.

"Where did you get these potions?"

Lu Yu asked, his eyes still fixed on the bottle.

Wang Sheng scratched his head and chuckled, “I found a pharmacist friend and it took a lot of effort to get these.

This is a small soul power recovery potion. I heard it can restore 40% of your soul power in one minute! However, the effect is reduced by 40% after one dose. You can only drink three bottles a day.

I think it will be very useful in the competition, but if it can be refined further, the effect will definitely be even better!"

Lu Yu nodded and handed the bottle of potion to the artificial intelligence light ball floating beside him.

The light ball emitted a soft white light and quickly scanned the bottle. Then, a mechanical but clear voice came out: "After identification, this potion is a small soul power recovery potion. After taking it, it can restore 60% of soul power within 40 seconds. The effect decreases by 40% with continuous use. The daily intake limit is three bottles.

Compared to the previous version, the efficacy is increased by 15% and the side effects are reduced by 20%, but there is still a risk of slight soul power disturbance."

Wang Sheng's eyes lit up after hearing this: "How is it, Lu Yu? This potion is pretty good, right? Can you help me refine it to be stronger?"

Lu Yu pondered for a moment, his eyes swept over the forty bottles of medicine in the box, and slowly said: "You can try, but the refining process will cause considerable loss and the success rate is not high.

Are you sure you want me to do it?"

"Of course!"

Wang Sheng patted his chest and said, "I trust you! I spent a lot of money to get these potions. The materials alone cost over five million soul coins! Being a pharmacist is really expensive!"

Lu Yu chuckled and shook his head: "Refine medicine and elixir, how can it not cost money? The higher the purity, the greater the cost.

Okay, I'll give it a try, you sit down and wait."

He moved the wooden box to the table, took out forty bottles of medicine, and arranged them neatly.

Lu Yu closed his eyes, slowly released his soul power, and a faint golden light appeared between his hands.

He tapped his fingers lightly, and his soul power wrapped around the potion bottle like silk. The liquid in the bottle began to boil slightly, making a low humming sound.

The air in the room seemed to be stagnant. Wang Sheng held his breath and stared at Lu Yu's movements nervously.

As time passed, beads of sweat appeared on Lu Yu's forehead, and the fluctuations of his soul power became stronger and stronger.

The liquid in the bottle gradually blended, its color changed from light blue to deep blue, and its luster became purer.

In the end, only two bottles of potion were left on the table, and the bottles emitted rich soul power fluctuations, like two small stars.

"It's done."

Lu Yu let out a long sigh, wiped the sweat from his forehead, picked up a bottle and handed it to Wang Sheng, "Try the effect."

Wang Sheng took it carefully, opened the cork, and a strong medicinal fragrance wafted into his nose.

He drank it all in one gulp, and instantly felt a cool energy spreading throughout his body, and his soul power was replenished rapidly like a trickle.

His eyes widened as he exclaimed, "This... this potion is too strong! It can continuously restore 65% of soul power in a short period of time! And there are absolutely no side effects and no restrictions on its use! Lu Yu, your skills are amazing!"

Lu Yu waved his hand and said calmly: “It’s just two bottles, the cost is not low.

I guess these two bottles are all you have left of the materials worth over five million soul coins."

Upon hearing this, Wang Sheng's excitement froze. He smiled bitterly and said, "Over five million... only to extract two bottles? Being a pharmacist is such a daunting job!"

Lu Yu glanced at him, with a hint of teasing in his tone: "Want to refine it to a purer level? I'm confident I can go further, but you'll have to consider the cost yourself."

Wang Sheng was immediately anxious when he heard this: "No, no, no! If I continue to refine it, I'm afraid I won't be able to afford it even if I spend all my money! This potion is already strong enough, it will definitely shine in the competition! But... are you really sure you can refine it further?"

Lu Yu smiled slightly, a hint of confidence flashed in his eyes: "Of course.

I can stack three layers of buff effects on the potion, increasing the refining efficiency by 75%, 150% and 300% respectively.

If successful, I can produce a medium-sized soul power recovery potion, which is far more effective than the two bottles I have now."

Wang Sheng swallowed his saliva, his eyes struggling: "Then...how much materials will it cost?"

"Hard to say."

Lu Yu spread his hands, "But it is definitely much more than the five million soul coins you had before.

If you're willing, I can give it a try."

Wang Sheng gritted his teeth, hesitated for a moment, and finally slammed the table: "Let's do it! The competition is imminent, and the soul power recovery potion is our trump card! Lu Yu, go ahead and try it, I'll go get the ingredients!"

Lu Yu nodded, took out the last two bottles of potion, and started to circulate his soul power again.

This time, he had an ancient jade talisman in his hand, with runes flashing and emitting a mysterious aura.

He let out a low shout, and the jade talisman shone brightly, with three layers of soul power aura superimposed on the potion one after another.

The liquid in the bottle churned violently, its color changing from azure blue to an almost transparent crystal color, with faint starlight flowing.

"It's done!"

A hint of joy flashed in Lu Yu's eyes, and he handed the only bottle of successfully refined potion to Wang Sheng, "Medium-sized soul power recovery potion, it recovers 5% soul power per second within three minutes, and can recover 100% soul power in a short period of time. The limit is three bottles per day.

This thing is a divine weapon on the battlefield."

Wang Sheng took the medicine, his hands trembling slightly.

He carefully put it away, speaking incoherently with excitement: "Lu Yu, you are really my lucky star! With this potion, we will definitely sweep our opponents in the competition! I have to go back and prepare, and try to gather another batch of materials to make more!"

Lu Yu waved his hand, signaling him to leave first.

After Wang Sheng left, he sat alone at the table, his eyes becoming deep.

He murmured softly, "The potion is solved, but next, there are more important things..."

The next morning, the streets of Tiandou City were bustling with people, the shouts of vendors mixed with the laughter and chatter of soul masters, and the streets were lined with colorful flags celebrating the elite competition.

As Lu Yu walked out of his residence, he was stopped by a clear yet familiar voice: "Lu Yu, are you free? Come shopping with me?"

He turned around and saw Zhu Zhuqing standing on the street corner in a lavender dress, her long black hair glowing softly in the morning light.

She looked calm, but there was a barely perceptible worry in her eyes.

"Of course I'm free."

Lu Yu smiled and walked forward, "Tiandou City is so lively, it would be a waste if we don't go shopping."

The two walked side by side on the street. Zhu Zhuqing's eyes swept across the bustling street scene, but she was always absent-minded.

After walking for a while, she finally stopped and whispered, "Lu Yu, I have something to tell you."

Lu Yu stopped, turned to look at her, and said gently: "Go ahead, I'm listening."

Zhu Zhuqing bit her lip and said in a low voice: "The family sent a letter asking me to go back after the competition.

They... also arranged my marriage with Dai Mubai.

I don't want to go back, but my mother is still in the family, and I'm afraid she will be humiliated because of me."

Lu Yu frowned slightly when he heard this.

He was silent for a moment, then looked at Zhu Zhuqing with a firm gaze: "Zhu Qing, do you believe me?"

Zhu Zhuqing was stunned for a moment, then nodded: "I believe it."

"Then just listen to me."

Lu Yu's voice was steady and powerful, "You should delay the family first and try to buy time.

One year later, I will take you away from the Zhu family openly and no one can stop you.

As for your mother, I will help you find a way to ensure her safety."

Zhu Zhuqing's eyes flashed with emotion, and she whispered, "Lu Yu, thank you... I'll wait for you."

Lu Yu smiled and patted her shoulder: "Don't worry, I will prepare a protective item for you to keep you safe.

Let’s go, continue shopping and relax.”

The two continued to move forward, but Lu Yu had already started to make plans in his mind.

After returning to his residence, he immediately summoned the artificial intelligence light ball and said in a deep voice: "Search for protective items that can ensure Zhu Zhuqing's safety. The price can't be too outrageous."

The ball of light flickered for a moment, and a voice rang out: "Recommended item: Ring of Protection.

After wearing it, it can form a defensive light shield when attacked. Each time it consumes 1 soul coins, and the exchange requires 1000 million soul coins.

When Lu Yu heard this, his brows furrowed. "1000 million soul coins? I only have 161 million in my account. That's too far off."

He pondered for a moment and murmured, “Robbery in Tiandou City is too risky and unrealistic.

It seems we have to find another way.”

Night fell again. Lu Yu changed into a black robe and put on the magic weapon for concealing his aura exchanged by the system. His whole aura seemed to blend into the night.

He arrived at the Spirit Hall Elite Team's base quietly, and the guards at the door were completely unaware.

He whispered to the guard, "I have a treasure, and I would like to see Xie Yue."

The guard was stunned and felt the subtle pressure from Lu Yu. He did not dare to delay and hurried in to report.

Soon, Xie Yue and Hu Liena came out to greet them. Seeing the man in black robes, Xie Yue bowed and said, "I wonder why you have come to visit me so late at night. What advice do you have?"

Lu Yu lowered his voice and said mysteriously, "I have some connections with the Pope. I came here to give him treasures and to ask for help."

He took out a bottle of medium-sized soul power recovery potion from his arms and handed it to Hu Liena, "Try this."

Hu Liena took it doubtfully, opened the cork and drank it all in one gulp.

In an instant, shock flashed in her eyes, and her soul power surged like a tide. Not only did it recover instantly, it was even continuously replenished.

She cried out in disbelief, "How...how can this potion be so miraculous? Senior, what on earth is this?"

Lu Yu said calmly: “Medium-sized soul power recovery potion can restore all soul power in a short period of time. It is a priceless treasure on the battlefield.

I came here to give you medicine as a gift, and secondly, because I'm short of the ingredients needed to refine this medicine, I'd like to ask the Spirit Hall to purchase some for me."

Upon hearing this, Xie Yue's attitude became even more respectful. "Senior, your kindness is deeply ingrained in the Spirit Hall's heart! Please let me know what herbs you require, and I'll arrange for their procurement immediately!"

Lu Yu nodded and gave a long list of medicinal herbs, secretly relieved: "With the resources of the Spirit Hall, Zhu Qing's guardian ring should be not far away..."

The night was as dark as ink. Outside the venue of the Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Competition, in a secluded courtyard of Wuhun City, candlelight flickered, illuminating three figures.

Xie Yue was wearing a dark golden robe and was gazing steadily at the mysterious man opposite him. The man was completely covered in a black cloak, his face was blurred, and only a pair of deep eyes could be vaguely seen.

Hu Liena stood beside Xie Yue, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, with a hint of vigilance in her eyes.