Immortality from Taming Elephant-Chapter 533 - 239: Six Breaths (Part 2)

Xu Guang was a bit surprised, there were six pieces in this bottle, "Where did this come from?"

He didn’t have that many virtual crystals, and Jiang Zi Yun had even less.

"Someone gifted them."

"Gifted? From Baicao Pavilion?"

Jiang Zi Yun shook her head, her expression strange.

Bai Xiaozhu directly spoke, "It’s from Kim Buhwan!"

"Why him?"

They had just discussed Kim Buhwan in the morning and treated him as an imaginary enemy. They didn’t expect the two women to meet him while selling elixirs during their shopping in the afternoon?

"What were his terms?"

"The public assessment competition is far more grand than we imagined. It’s not just a big event for the Northern Lands Six Institutes, even people from the Three Thousand Cities are paying attention, Spell Mirror’s virtual shadow shines on the Three Thousand Cities."

"Live broadcast?"

Xu Guang couldn’t help but say.

Jiang Zi Yun paused, pondering the meaning behind Xu Guang’s words, then nodded, "That’s exactly what it means."

Xu Guang had a strange expression, he roughly understood Kim Buhwan’s intention now.

Probably advertising.

Indeed, Jiang Zi Yun spoke.

"Kim Buhwan said, he gives you these things hoping that after Baisheng, you will say something good about the Golden Bull Chamber of Commerce on stage, and there will be more valuable gifts then. I think this isn’t a big deal, and Kim Buhwan left things so quickly that I didn’t have time to refuse."

She was somewhat troubled.

Xu Guang was at a loss for words.

"There’s too little of this stuff."

To be honest, Kim Buhwan, being born into a merchant noble family, really knows how to see an opportunity.

However, he was more curious about the Spell Mirror’s virtual realm shining on the Three Thousand Cities...

What grade of treasure is this Spell Mirror?

A Saint’s treasure wouldn’t suffice, it’s likely a Magical Treasure from the Eighth Secret Realm Qi Refiner, or even higher.

In North Emperor Institute within the Northern Lands Six Institutes, it’s considered the foundational stage. It should also be a means for the Six Institutes to showcase their strength to the entire Jizhou.

Xu Guang understood this, and didn’t think much, directly allowing Kim Buhwan to take the things. He thought about the connections he had previously established with the Gu and Wen families at Jingchen Pass and Baicao Pavilion.

They probably wouldn’t miss this opportunity either.

His expression became strange.

’Wouldn’t it be such a mess if everyone on stage starts with a segment of advertising slogans?’

This is too ridiculous.

...

Three days later.

Outside Emperor Tower.

There was a bustling crowd, these were not ordinary citizens, but the pride of North Emperor Institute, at least Third Grade experts.

Everyone’s face displayed battle intent, spirits high, and from their attire, some things could be discerned.

Gongsun Wang stood by Xu Guang’s side, compared to Xu Guang, he is indifferent and unaspiring, having recently breached Second Grade, the points he could earn in same-grade round-robin matches are estimated to be few.

He was currently helping Xu Guang observe Third Grade opponents.

"That’s the Starfall Mountain Armor, last time I saw it, the price was thirty thousand virtual crystals externally. How many Third Grade experts could afford that thing?"

Xu Guang clicked his tongue secretly.

"Don’t be surprised, in North Emperor Institute, especially those recommended earlier, there are really too many rich people. Their foundations far exceed our imagination, even Zhuge Wuliang over there, I suspect getting a Baisheng is also unlikely, although I’ve heard that among the First Grade, many have already been preselected by the top five institutes and won’t participate in the public assessment competition."

Gongsun Wang had previously stayed with Zhuge Wuliang in Xuanfeng Demon Hunting Team for a while, got injured and withdrew, and hadn’t left since. He was quite familiar with North Emperor Institute.

Each person averages five matches per day on the arena, the battle intensity is still high.

While talking, Xu Guang’s crystal nameplate notified him.

[Name: Xu Guang (0)]

[Match: First Round]

[Time: 7:00 AM]

[Venue: Emperor Tower 43rd Floor, Section D Training Room (Small)]

Xu Guang nodded towards Gongsun Wang and Jiang Zi Yun, and walked to the nearby Emperor Tower.

General Wei did not follow; Xu Guang felt there was no need for General Wei to participate in the same-grade round-robin match.

It already felt like bullying the weak, bringing General Wei would be even less interesting.

Jiang Zi Yun waved her fist at Xu Guang, "Brother Guang, good luck."

He walked into the room.

The opponent hadn’t arrived yet, but the referee had, a middle-aged man looking about thirty, glanced over Xu Guang.

"I heard Lin Aoshuang mention you, hope you don’t disappoint her."

Seeing that he knew Lin Aoshuang, Xu Guang smiled and nodded, then put away his expression.

Tap tap tap.

The opponent arrived.

A tall and cold figure slowly walked in.

The attire was indeed the Starfall Mountain Armor discussed with Gongsun Wang before, and it seemed even more elaborately crafted, likely a higher-end series.

Xu Guang squinted his eyes, although the opponent was a woman, her background was exceptional.

Ji Yueru walked in with excitement, holding a spear, eager on her face, although the round-robin matches aren’t broadcasted live in the Three Thousand Cities, they can be recorded by spending Demon Hunting Merits. She had already spent money, determined to excel in her first match, not to disappoint her grandfather.

But her excitement vanished upon seeing her opponent’s appearance.

The light in her eyes dimmed instantly.

Why did she encounter a monster in the first battle!

A black-clad Inspector acting as a referee glanced at the two, his expression serious, and spoke.

"Both parties take your positions, when I leave the ground, the battle officially begins, during the fight, no need to hold back, there’s a Saint overseeing the Emperor Tower, no one will die. Any questions?"

Both shook their heads.

The black-clad Inspector rose into the air.

Ji Yueru then saw a crystal rising above Xu Guang’s head, seeming to have an eye, spinning and observing.