Huo Yuhao stared at the small, pitch black lump on the display table. His gaze then drifted downward to the wooden plaque below.
It read: "Low Quality Whale Glue – Price: 5,000 Gold Soul Coins."
"Low quality whale glue?"
"Brother Tianmeng is calling this a jackpot?"
"Could it be the 'Ten Thousand Year Whale Glue' mentioned in the original story?"
"But… this piece is barely the size of a palm."
Huo Yuhao's mind raced, but he made sure not to reveal that he had recognized the item's true identity.
Instead, he put on an act, questioning Tianmeng Iceworm in his mind.
"Brother Tianmeng, this whale glue looks way too low quality.
"In class, I learned that high quality whale glue is golden in color and has a translucent, glossy appearance."
After saying that, he remained silent, waiting for Tianmeng Iceworm to put on a show.
After all, this was a perfect moment for Tianmeng to flex his knowledge.
"Xiao Yuhao, that's because the people of the Sun Moon Empire are blind. Official source ıs 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝※𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖※𝕟𝕖𝕥
"This isn't just any whale glue this is Ten Thousand Year Whale Glue!
"It's extracted from the brains of whales, and if you consume it, it will enhance your physique.
"If you eat this piece, your body's soul ring endurance will increase by at least 3,000 years.
"When the time comes, the first soul ring I give you will already have the strength of a 3,000 year old ring!
"Your power will skyrocket.
"…But it's too small.
"If only it were bigger, your soul ring endurance would increase even further."
Tianmeng sighed in regret.
Huo Yuhao nodded internally.
"As expected, just like in the original timeline."
"This really is Ten Thousand Year Whale Glue."
"And Brother Tianmeng is as reliable as ever."
Of course, he didn't show this on his face.
Instead, he played along, letting Tianmeng Iceworm enjoy his moment.
"Brother Tianmeng, you're amazing!
"My teacher once said: Having an elder is like having a treasure!
"You really deserve the title of a Million Year Soul Beast!"
"Let me tell you, no human understands whale glue better than me!"
Tianmeng Iceworm puffed up with pride.
To be fair, Huo Yuhao's compliments genuinely made Tianmeng feel good.
After all, in his long, long life, he had only ever received one kind of praise
"Wow, you'd make a delicious meal!"
"Damn, you smell amazing!"
This was the first time someone had actually praised his knowledge.
"Sigh… If only Ice Empress were as understanding as Yuhao…"
"If she could just praise me , I wouldn't have to work so hard to impress her…"
Tianmeng's mood soured slightly.
Huo Yuhao quickly regained focus.
"Brother Tianmeng, what's the plan?"
"Buy it! Immediately!
"We also need to stay in this shop a bit longer there's another treasure here!"
Huo Yuhao's heart stirred.
Without hesitation, he called out
"Boss! I'll take this piece of whale glue!"
The middle aged shopkeeper approached.
Huo Yuhao took out the universal Gold Soul Coin card that Xuan Ziwen had given him and handed it over.
The shopkeeper barely reacted.
To him, whale glue buyers were usually commoners.
Wealthy folks would only buy the golden, high quality whale glue.
Moments later, the transaction was complete.
Huo Yuhao stored the whale glue in his White Cloud Belt and continued wandering the shop.
Soon, following Tianmeng Iceworm's guidance, he stopped in front of another display case.
Inside the crystal enclosure was a large chunk of golden whale glue, almost bursting out of its case.
Huo Yuhao's gaze drifted downward to the price plaque
"Thousand Year Whale Glue – Price: 300,000 Gold Soul Coins."
"Brother Tianmeng, is this the other item?"
"There must be more to it, right?"
He knew Tianmeng Iceworm wouldn't lead him astray.
"Hmph, you're a smart one, Yuhao."
Tianmeng sounded pleased.
"This isn't Thousand Year Whale Glue
"The humans misidentified it.
"It may look the same, but it's actually something far more precious.
"It's called Demonic Whale Glue.
"It comes from the Deep Sea Demonic Whale Clan."
"The Deep Sea Demonic Whales?"
"They're basically the soul beast version of Evil Soul Masters.
"And not every Deep Sea Demonic Whale can produce this substance.
"It's extremely rare.
"And its effect is simple but priceless
"It enhances mental strength."
Mental strength enhancement?!
Huo Yuhao's eyes flashed with excitement.
He had no access to the Purple Demon Eye technique, meaning his mental power would be harder to train.
If he could get this Demonic Whale Glue, his growth rate would skyrocket.
"I don't have enough money."
"Maybe… I could pawn my Soul Tools and borrow money from Xuan Ziwen?"
Even if he sold both of his Rank 4 Soul Tools, he still wouldn't have enough.
A Rank 4 Milk Bottle had sold for only 25,000 Gold Soul Coins at the Star Luo Auction House.
And that was because Wang Yan bought it for research purposes.
Otherwise, its price would've barely reached 20,000.
"…No matter what, I have to get it."
"If someone else buys it first, I'll regret it forever."
Huo Yuhao took a deep breath.
He was about to attempt a negotiation, hoping to convince the owner to hold onto it for him.
A sweet female voice interrupted his thoughts.
"Huo Yuhao, what are you doing here?"
Someone just called his name?
Huo Yuhao turned toward the voice and saw a beautiful young woman he didn't recognize.
The girl smiled warmly.
"I'm one of Xuan Ziwen's four disciples.
"Since I enrolled earlier than you, you should call me Senior Sister."
The Seed Thief Juzi?!
Huo Yuhao's heart skipped a beat.
This was the woman who, in the original story, stole his seed and gave birth to his son.
His waist suddenly felt endangered.
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