149 Lu Zihaos Moral Principles (1/2)

”Ah?” Lu Zihao had no idea if others were shocked or surprised, but he was utterly stunned by Wang Baole's sudden outburst.

However, just that exclamation was enough, and Wang Baole smacked his thigh, his voice conveying immense excitement.

”Indeed! Such a Dharmic Artifact would cost three thousand Spirit Stones.”

Lu Zihao was struck dumb with astonishment.

That forced advertisement was seriously too fake to the audience on Upper Academy Island. Although the bead was indeed of excellent quality, its price was ridiculously expensive. That was especially so because they were all attracted by Wang Baole. This caused the Combat Academy Pavilion to lose some of its glamour.

Nonetheless, the reputation of the Golden Bell Bead has been built up solidly. One could say that almost everyone on Upper Academy Island knew about it. Even the old disciples at the fifth stage of the True Breath realm had to know about it.

Under the weird expressions of the audience, Wang Baole was still very energetic. He slapped his thigh again, letting out a loud 'Pah!' sound, and looked very energetic.

”However… I have very good news for all of you today. The first one hundred Daoists to make an order will not need three thousand Spirit Stones—you will only need one thousand! You heard that right! Just one thousand Spirit Stones, and you can bring this treasure home!” Wang Baole shouted loudly, even sharing his voice transmission number with everyone. As he finished speaking, his voice transmission ring started vibrating profusely.

Message after message was immediately sent to Wang Baole's voice transmission ring. Lu Zihao and the two Combat Pavilion disciples watched in shock as they saw Wang Baole's voice transmission ring tremble as though it was about to explode.

In the blink of an eye, there were hundreds of messages sent to him. Wang Baole was very excited and surprised. Although he had expected his advertisement to not be in vain, he did not expect it to be so effective.

Actually, although the price of one thousand Spirit Stones was relatively expensive, it was still acceptable. That was especially so because it was a second-grade Dharmic Artifact and because of Wang Baole's advertisement. Whether they wanted to buy it for research purposes or to use it, even if the customer base of tens of thousands of Upper Academy Island disciples found the advertisement fake, Wang Baole still received a few hundred orders.

Even the two Combat Pavilion disciples immediately asked to purchase the beads after coming to their senses. After all, they had personally experienced its power, and it was selling like hotcakes. For the two of them, Wang Baole was so happy that he gave them a discount.

”You have good taste!” Wang Baole laughed. Under the gazes of the audience, he completed the deal with the two Combat Pavilion disciples. After that, he pulled the still stunned Lu Zihao along and headed straight for the path that appeared following the disappearance of the light screen in front of him.

The fireworks had long since dissipated, and Wang Baole's advertisement had already ended. However, many people among the audience on the sky platform and Upper Academy Island disciples still paid attention to Wang Baole, and the rowdy discussions were never-ending.

”This Wang Baole, he can't possibly do an advertisement in every match, can he?”

”That being said, I'm actually looking forward to seeing the next Dharmic Artifact he advertises.”

While the audience was discussing, Ethereal Dao College and the Army all gazed with different expressions toward Wang Baole and Lu Zihao, who were traveling on the mountain road.

Wang Baole did not bother about the attention of others. He felt highly spirited and looked toward Lu Zihao. Standing beside Wang Baole, he seemed to have just come to his senses and had an extremely ugly expression. However, seeing Lu Zihao look like he was about to scream at him, Wang Baole patted Lu Zihao's shoulder and spoke generously.

”Lu Zihao, we're relatives. Don't worry, we'll split the profits seventy-thirty!”

Once he said that, the storm of fury about to erupt within Lu Zihao immediately paused for a moment. After that… it dissipated and extinguished without the control of Lu Zihao.

I'm not going against my moral principles; I'm just getting the remuneration I deserve! Lu Zihao thought secretly. However, his heart rate increased uncontrollably, and he started to calculate how much money he would get. Alas, as he calculated, he thought of how Wang Baole had attacked and stolen his limelight, and his anger arose once more.

”Wang Baole, I, Lu Zihao, am not a man who will do anything for money. I'm telling you, I'll let what you did previously slide, but the upcoming second battle is mine. Don't come steal my limelight; this is my tournament!”

”Got it! Come, equip this armor. Go forth and fight!” Wang Baole quickly said after seeing Lu Zihao look as though he was going to explode once more. He threw out a glittering suit of armor.

Lu Zihao's anger disappeared after he saw the suit of armor, but he harrumphed secretly. He felt that this was not against his moral principles… After that, he picked up the pace alongside Wang Baole, who was in high spirits, and eventually arrived at the second meeting point.