Douluo: One man returns, Fan Tianyin smashes Tang San to death

A convoy slowly drove into Lu Yu's residence. In front of the convoy were two tall and mighty war horses, wearing glittering silver armor, and sitting on the horses were two figures wearing cloaks. Behind the convoy followed dozens of guards in black armor, marching in neat steps and with an imposing manner.

Lu Yu stood in front of the door, his eyes deep, with a hint of doubt and vigilance in them. Although he had heard about the arrival of this group of people, he still felt an invisible pressure approaching when he saw it with his own eyes.

The convoy stopped, and the guards outside the door quickly dismounted and saluted respectfully: "The head of the Academic Affairs Council, Meng Shenji, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, are here to visit His Excellency Lu Yu."

Lu Yu nodded slightly, signaling them to come in. He had some more guesses about the identity of the visitors. After all, the arrival of Meng Shenji and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince meant something. At this moment, he noticed the figure getting out of the car. It was a young man in a gorgeous blue robe, with an elegant demeanor and an emperor's bearing. It was His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of the Tiandou Empire. However, the appearance of this Crown Prince was a little unfamiliar, and it seemed that he was not the one he had seen before.

"Your Excellency is indeed extraordinary." Meng Shenji's voice was steady, with a transcendent temperament. His eyes swept around Lu Yu and then fell on Lu Yu. "I heard that Your Excellency Lu Yu is young and promising, and his talents are extraordinary. It is really worth the trip to see you today."

Lu Yu smiled slightly and responded politely: "Mr. Meng Shenji, thank you for your praise. I am honored that you can come in person."

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince did not speak, but just stood aside silently. His eyes were slightly indifferent, but his concern for Lu Yu had never diminished.

Seeing this, Meng Shenji nodded slightly, as if he had noticed the subtle change in the atmosphere. "I am here not only for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, but also to entrust you with an important matter." He paused, his eyes flickered slightly, "The situation in Douluo Continent is changing rapidly, and the confrontation between empires is already inevitable. I am afraid that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will be the center of the storm in the future."

Lu Yu's face darkened slightly, and he had a premonition in his heart, "I think it's not difficult to guess the purpose of the Academic Affairs Council."

"You are indeed smart." Meng Shenji smiled, with a hint of admiration in his tone, "I came here this time in the hope that you can assist His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in balancing the forces of all parties and avoiding unnecessary conflicts."

Lu Yu's eyes swept over the Crown Prince. This seemingly young and handsome Crown Prince actually had a complicated background and powerful power behind him. Moreover, he did not believe that the Crown Prince of the Tiandou Empire would simply seek help. There must be another reason behind it.

"I am not a fearless person." Lu Yu said in a deep voice, "If the conflict between the Empire and the Spirit Hall cannot be reconciled, no one can avoid being involved."

A dark light flashed in Meng Shenji's eyes, and he sighed softly: "That's why His Royal Highness the Crown Prince needs your help even more." He looked at the Crown Prince, "Your Highness the Crown Prince, there is no turning back now, you are destined to take on this responsibility."

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince finally spoke, his voice deep and powerful: "Lu Yu, I know the decision you are facing is not an easy one. But if you can help me, you will get unprecedented support. The future of Douluo Continent may change because of this."

Lu Yu stared into the eyes of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and that deep gaze seemed to see through his heart. He nodded slightly, having made up his mind, and spoke calmly and firmly: "What I pursue is not superficial power or status, but strength and freedom. If you can give me what I want, perhaps we can find a possibility of cooperation."

The Crown Prince raised his lips slightly, as if he had been prepared: "I can give you what you want."

Lu Yu looked at Meng Shenji, his eyes became sharp: "Do you want me to participate in the confrontation between the Empire and the Spirit Hall?"

A complex emotion flashed across Meng Shenji's eyes, but he finally nodded: "This matter concerns the future of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the situation of Douluo Continent. We have no way to retreat."

"In that case." Lu Yu stood up slowly, his eyes deep, "I volunteer to join this storm."

Night fell in Tiandou City, and neon lights illuminated the busy streets. Lu Yu, wearing a simple cloak, walked slowly through the bustling crowd. His face was calm, but his eyes were as sharp as a knife, as if he was examining everything in this city.

The driver of a nearby carriage shouted, "Tiandou Auction, this is a grand event tonight, don't miss it!"

Lu Yu stopped and looked up at the towering building not far away. The entrance of the auction house was crowded with soul masters and nobles coming and going. Everyone had an excited look on their face, as if they had smelled the breath of wealth and opportunity.

"It seems that the standards of this auction are not low." Lu Yu murmured, and then walked towards the auction house.

After entering the auction house, a waiter in uniform immediately came up to greet him and said respectfully: "Sir, welcome to Tiandou Auction. Are you here to participate in the auction, or do you need to consign items?"

Lu Yu nodded slightly, took out a purple gold token from his cloak and handed it to the servant.

"Auction." His voice was not loud, but there was a hint of unquestionable majesty in his tone.

When the attendant saw the token, his expression suddenly became more respectful: "So you are a VIP. Excuse me! Please follow me. There is a VIP box here. You can enjoy the full service of the auction."

Lu Yu followed the attendant through the long corridor and came to a gorgeously decorated box. The view in the box was excellent, and through the crystal-inlaid windows, he could clearly see the auction table below that was about to begin.

"Sir, if you need anything, please feel free to let me know. Also, if you have items that need to be auctioned, please let me know and we will arrange for appraisal and consignment immediately." The attendant said respectfully.

Lu Yu sat on a soft chair, glanced at the auction table, and said lightly: "I do have something to auction."

Upon hearing this, the attendant quickly took out an exquisite booklet and a feather pen and said, "May I ask what this item is? We need to register it and arrange for an appraiser to evaluate it."

Lu Yu flipped his palm, and a fruit emitting a faint golden-red luster appeared in his palm. The fruit was only the size of a palm, but the light flowing on its surface made it impossible to look away.

"Golden-red fruit?" The attendant's eyes flashed with surprise, but he quickly regained his composure. He lowered his head and carefully recorded it, then said, "This is a very rare medicinal material, which is of great help to the practice of soul masters. I will arrange for an appraiser to evaluate it immediately. Please wait a moment."

Lu Yu nodded and handed the fruit to the servant.

The servant carefully took the fruit and turned to leave. Not long after, there was a knock on the door. The servant led an old man in a gray robe in.

"This gentleman is our chief appraiser, Mr. Duan," the attendant introduced.

Mr. Duan took a step forward, his eyes fell on Lu Yu, and a gleam of brilliance flashed in his eyes: "Sir, can I see the items you want to auction?"

Lu Yu nodded, indicating that he could start.

Elder Duan took the golden red fruit and examined it carefully. He looked at the texture of the fruit and the light it emitted, inch by inch, then closed his eyes slightly and injected a trace of soul power into the fruit.

After a moment, he slowly opened his eyes, his eyes full of shock and admiration.

"A top-grade golden-red fruit! And it's extremely old, at least a thousand years old." Duan Lao looked up at Lu Yu, with a hint of respect in his tone, "This thing has a miraculous effect on soul masters in improving their soul power, especially when breaking through bottlenecks. It is a rare help. If such a treasure is put on the auction tonight, it will definitely cause quite a stir."

Lu Yu said calmly: "How many do you think you can shoot?"

Elder Duan pondered for a moment and said, "Based on the quality of your fruit, it can be sold for at least 100,000 gold soul coins. If a high-level soul master participates in the auction, it may even exceed 200,000."

Lu Yu chuckled, his eyes slightly cold: "Then arrange it well. I just want the result."

Elder Duan nodded and handed the fruit back to the attendant: "Please rest assured that we will present this fruit at the auction in the best possible way. We will arrange a detailed contract and instructions for you later to ensure that your interests are maximized."

Lu Yu waved his hand, signaling them to leave.

The box became quiet again, and Lu Yu looked out the window. There was still some time before the auction started, so he closed his eyes to rest, but his mind was thinking rapidly.

"The golden-red fruit is just a test. What we really need is the key."

Soon after, the auction officially began. The lights in the hall suddenly dimmed, and only the huge crystal lamp on the auction table emitted a dazzling light. The host was a middle-aged man in a black suit. He smiled and said in a deep and powerful voice: "Welcome to the Tiandou Auction! Tonight, we have prepared many precious items for you. I hope you can go home with a lot of stuff."

Lu Yu leaned back in his chair, quietly listening to the host's opening remarks. He was not in a hurry to act, but waited for the right time.

As the auction progressed, treasures were presented one after another, from rare soul guides to precious soul beast inner pills, all of which attracted bidding from the audience. Lu Yu's expression remained calm until the host announced loudly: "The next one is an extremely precious medicinal material, a golden red fruit that is up to a thousand years old!"

The fruit was placed in a transparent soul guide container and carried onto the stage by two attendants. The hall instantly erupted in exclamations.

"Golden-red fruit? How could such a thing appear here?!"

"A thousand-year-old fruit, this is the perfect elixir to break through the bottleneck!"

The host smiled and waved his hand to signal everyone to be quiet: "The starting price of this golden red fruit is 50,000 gold soul coins, and each bid must not be less than 5,000. Now, the auction begins!"

The hall suddenly became lively.

"Fifty-five thousand!"

"Sixty thousand!"

"Seventy thousand!"

In just a short moment, the price climbed to one hundred thousand.

Lu Yu sat in the box, tapping the armrests of the chair with his fingers, but his eyes remained calm.

"One hundred twenty thousand!"

A hoarse voice came from another box. After the voice fell, the hall was silent, and it seemed that no one dared to bid easily.

The host looked around and asked loudly, "Are there any higher bids? One hundred and twenty thousand each!"

At this moment, a deep voice came from another box: "One hundred and fifty thousand."

There was an uproar.

Lu Yu narrowed his eyes and looked in the direction of the voice. The curtains of the box were drawn tightly, and the person inside could not be seen. But judging from the voice, the other party was obviously not an ordinary person.

"150,000 once, 150,000 twice..."

Just as the host was about to drop the gavel, another person shouted, "One hundred and sixty thousand!"

The bidding continued, Lu Yu's mouth curled up slightly, and he whispered to himself: "Sure enough, this thing is attractive enough."

At the Soul Fighting Competition venue, yesterday's duel caused a great sensation. Lu Yu relied on his almost unreasonable soul ring ratio to easily suppress his opponent, showing a strength far beyond that of an ordinary person. This abnormal ratio has already attracted the attention of many interested people.

Today, the morning light had just sprinkled on the earth, and the not-yet-warm sunlight shone through the windows of the Fighting Soul Arena. Lu Yu was practicing his soul skills on the training ground when suddenly, a slight sound of footsteps came from behind him.

"Lu Yu." A cold voice sounded.

Lu Yu glanced at the familiar figure and although he was startled, he did not show any abnormality. Instead, he respectfully put down his weapon, turned around, and saluted the person who came: "Your Highness the Crown Prince."

The woman in front of him was dressed in a purple dress, which was gorgeous but not complicated, simple and noble, and she looked like a blooming purple lotus. She had a beautiful face and a cold temperament, and the aura she exuded made people dare not approach her easily. But Lu Yu did not feel the slightest bit of fear. Although he knew in his heart that the person in front of him was actually the daughter of the Pope of the Spirit Hall, Qian Renxue, one of the future heirs of the Spirit Hall, but at this moment, she still appeared in front of him as the prince.

"Your performance in the fighting spirit competition is very interesting." Qian Renxue's eyes fell on Lu Yu, her voice was indifferent, but there was a hint of interest, "Especially the spirit ring ratio you showed, it is indeed very surprising."

Lu Yu was slightly stunned when he heard this, but then he quickly regained his composure. He stood up straight with a humble smile on his face: "Your Highness, thank you for the compliment. It's just that we decided to change the spirit ring ratio at the last minute, so it may be a little surprising."

Qian Renxue did not answer immediately, but stared at him for a moment. Her eyes were cold, but with deep insight, as if she could see through everything about Lu Yu. Although Lu Yu knew her true identity, he still maintained a calm demeanor.

"Don't you think this spirit ring combination is a little too dangerous?" Qian Renxue's words were light, but the threat in them was not weak at all. "The spirit ring distribution you used is obviously not a regular configuration. Ordinary people can't bear such a combination. You know the risks of doing so, why do you still want to try it?"