Standing in the center is an old man wearing a light yellow official uniform of the Tiandou Empire.
To the left of the old man, standing were several old men with a bit of a scholarly air.
On the right side of the old man, there are several men wearing Wuhun Palace's special robes.
Looking inside the gate, where the contestants have been waiting for a long time, the old man standing in the center has a trace of imperceptible worry in his eyes.
This month, after his many inquiries, he got and confirmed some unfavorable news.
Among them, the methods used by Wuhundian in this Fire Spirit Competition are the most outstanding.
Of course, there is also the Zhu family team that has never participated in the Fire Spirit Competition, which is also an uncertain factor that worries the old man.
The word "troubled times" is just right to describe this Fire Spirit Competition.
"This year, I don't know which team will be able to win the final championship."
Just when the old man was about to open his mouth to speak, Lucas, the master of Wuhun Palace standing on his right, said with pretended emotion.
Listening to Lucas's fake emotion, the old man's mouth showed a subtle downward curl, and then he pretended to smile.
"Hey, Bishop Lucas... seems to be very emotional about this championship. Could it be that your Wuhundian team wants to make a reservation in advance?"
Shaking his head slightly, Lucas looked at the old man with a smile.
"Old man Zhang, what you said is a bit wrong. The champions are all determined by competition. When can we still operate in secret and make reservations in advance?"
"I just feel that in all these years, our Wuhun Palace has never won the championship of the Fire Spirit Competition, and I feel a little sad in my heart."
Hearing the hypocritical speech, Zhang Zhicheng felt disgusted. He glanced at Lucas with disdain and Zhang Zhicheng said sarcastically.
"Don't worry! I, Mr. Zhang, want to be fair and aboveboard, and I won't do stupid things in secret like some people who can't afford to lose."
As soon as he finished speaking, the elegantly dressed old man standing on the left also spoke in agreement.
"That's right! We just want to win glory and lose miserably."
"I will never do anything dirty or dirty for the sake of honor."
.....
After the two of them sang in harmony with each other's mockery and contempt, the smile on Lucas's face was like snow that had seen the sun, melting away bit by bit.
His face turned gloomy for a while, and Lucas took a deep breath, calmed down his emotions, put his gaze into the gate without expression, and said coldly.
"There are two kinds of means, one is in compliance with the rules, and the other is not in compliance with the rules."
"As long as what we do is not against the rules, what do we have to say?"
......
Inside the iron gate, next to an open space.
A young boy was leaning against an old tree boredly.
He casually condensed a soybean-sized soul bomb on his fingertips, and then popped it out with force.
Leaving Oscar's control, the soybean-sized soul bomb followed a parabolic trajectory and fell onto the grass, making a subtle sound.
Pouring his lips slightly dissatisfied, Oscar sighed in his heart.
"It seems that this Condensing Arrow Technique is not easy to learn."
After adjusting his emotions, Oscar looked at the candle that had been standing by his side and said softly, "If you want to go for a walk, then go ahead! You don't have to guard me."
Hearing Oscar's words, Zhuju smiled bitterly.
"Master, this is also my first time participating in the Fire Spirit Competition. I know probably fewer people than you."
After hearing Zhuju's answer, Oscar patted his head gently.
Yes! Here, Zhuju, like him, has no one he knows well.
Glancing helplessly at the candle, the two of them let out a wry smile in unison.
Waiting aimlessly seems really boring.
Just as Oscar was about to take out a flame seed and practice.
A young man who looked like Maitreya Buddha suddenly appeared.
Smiling naively at the master and servant, the young man immediately began to introduce himself.
"Two little brothers, I am a contestant representing the Blazing Auction House, and my name is Huang Xu."
"Do you have any flame seeds for sale?"
"I can purchase it from you on behalf of Blazing Auction House."
Knowing the purpose of the guy in front of him, Oscar snorted and laughed.
After giving this guy a joking look, Oscar asked interestingly.
"The Blazing Auction House is really good, and its business is even included in the Fire Spirit Competition held every three years."
Listening to Oscar's joke, Huang Xu was not angry, but said with some pride.
"We are businessmen. As long as there is demand, there will be business. As long as the profit is sufficient, we can do business anywhere!"
"Looking at your appearance, I guess this is your first time participating in the Fire Spirit Competition, right?"
"Have you ever heard your seniors mention us?"
Looking at Huang Xu with raised eyebrows, Oscar smiled and shook his head.
"This is the first time for our family to participate in the Fire Spirit Competition!"
Upon hearing this answer, Huang Xu's expression froze, then he lowered his voice and pretended to blame him.
"This little brother, you are pretending a little too much!"
"Although my martial spirit is not very powerful in combat, its sensing ability is indeed not bad. Although you hide your strength very well, I can confirm that your strength is at least at the level of Soul King."
"How can a family that has cultivated such a proud son as my little brother participate in the Fire Spirit Competition for the first time?"
"And...the two storage soul guides on your waist are definitely not ordinary at first glance."
"Can an ordinary family equip its children with this?"
Without comment, Oscar did not give an answer. He just shrugged at Huang Xu.
"I really don't know, why don't you introduce it to us! Anyway, I also shopped at your place a month ago."
Upon hearing the news, Huang Xu's eyes suddenly flashed with light, and he introduced his situation and tasks to Oscar with a smile on his face.
After some detailed research, Oscar also gained some understanding of Huang Xu's situation.
After thinking for a while, Oscar touched his chin and asked doubtfully.
"Those who can participate in the Fire Spirit Competition should still have a small amount of assets. There are many benefits to flame seeds. Who would be willing to exchange them? Wouldn't it be better to keep them for self-cultivation?"
After listening to Oscar's question, Huang Xu immediately gave the answer.
"Of course, everyone is unwilling to exchange medium-sized flame seeds and large-sized flame seeds, but everyone is still willing to exchange small flame seeds."
"For contestants at the Soul King level of the Soul Sect, although the small flame seeds can have a good auxiliary training effect, their efficiency is far inferior to that of medium and large flame seeds."
"That's why small flame seeds often turn into tasteless and useless waste."
"And I...as long as I give a reasonable price, all these 'tasteless' items will be in my hands."
"When the time comes, we will sell these small flame seeds to low-level soul masters who are eager to increase their strength. Then...hehehe!"
After hearing this, Oscar finally understood.
Indeed, small flame seeds are indeed a bit useless. When I first came into contact with them, they felt good. However, after using a large flame seed yesterday, the previous illusion was immediately thrown away by Oscar to Java.
Similar to what Huang Xu said, small flame seeds are indeed a bit tasteless for the soul sect soul king first level players, and it is a pity to discard them.
But for those soul masters with only twenty or thirty levels of soul power, it is a big temptation.
Blazing Auction House just wants to earn the difference by buying from them and then selling at a higher price.
It is just an ordinary business behavior. Even if you sell small flame seeds to the other party, it does not constitute an accomplice in crime.
After leaving a certain reserve for himself, Oscar took out a pouch from the soul guide and handed it to Huang Shuo.
Seeing such a bag full of small flame seeds, Huang Xu was stunned for a moment, and then an expression of joy appeared on his big round face.
I originally thought that Oscar could only purchase dozens of them, but I never expected that the other party would be so generous.
And from the other party's expression, he also read an answer. The other party didn't seem to like these flame seeds.
Stretching out his arms that seemed to be trembling with excitement, Huang Xu took the bag.
After swallowing, Huang Xu looked at Oscar respectfully.
"Then I...just...start counting!"
Seeing Huang Xu's respectful look, Oscar casually made a gesture of invitation and thought to himself.
If all the small flame seeds were taken out, wouldn't this guy want to sacrifice me?
With Oscar's permission, Huang Xu gently loosened the tight rope at the mouth of the bag.