NOVEL NEXT Chapter 21: Vast Sea Veil
At the Seven Treasures Hotel, in a private room, they had three rounds of drinks and five dishes.
The waiter cleared the table, brought in a pot of tea, and then silently left the room.
"Mr. Zhongli, upon learning that you have become a guest at my palace my father has gifted you one million gold soul coins and ten boxes of jewels."
As she said this, "Xue Qinghe" took out a golden card from a new storage soul tool and placed it on the table.
This was a savings card, a common across the Douluo Continent.
It was quite strange that the Douluo Continent had savings cards and card readers, yet other technologies were not very advanced.
Most of the soul tools in use today were ancient relics.
For example, the lighting and sound amplification soul tools in the Spirit Arena.
"Xue Qinghe" also took out ten boxes of jewels, placing them next to Paimon.
What puzzled "Xue Qinghe" the most was Paimon.
She clearly didn't have a storage soul tool, yet she could achieve the same effect just by touching tangible items.
Could it be that this little one's ability was related to space attributes?
If so, once Paimon gets spirit rings, her abilities would be formidable!
Before Zhongli could speak, Paimon rubbed her hands together and quickly stored the boxes of jewels.
"Jackpot, jackpot!"
"Zhongli, in the future we won't..."
Suddenly, Paimon seemed to remember something, and the smile on her face froze.
"Zhongli is so extravagant with money. This amount of gold soul coins might not last long, right?"
Recalling their previous shopping trips, Paimon felt a headache just thinking about Zhongli's behavior!
"Please convey my thanks to your father."
Zhongli cupped his hands and spoke calmly.
Xue Ye: I've gifted so much, and he doesn't even bother to address me as Emperor Xue Ye!
Zhongli silently put the savings card into his pocket.
Sometimes, he still needed money for things like buying breakfast.
He just hoped he wouldn't forget to bring it.
Zhongli really had no concept of money...
Originally, Zhongli thought that Xue Ye's gifts would end there, but "Xue Qinghe" took out another item. Seeing it, Zhongli was stunned.
"Wow, what's this?"
Paimon quickly flew to "Xue Qinghe's" side, her big eyes staring at the item.
It emitted a blue glow, was diamond-shaped, and showed no signs of being polished, as if it was naturally formed.
As Zhongli gazed at it, it seemed to gaze back at him.
They were silent, looking at each other.
"???"
"Paimon, this is the Heaven Dou Empire's national treasure, the Vast Sea Veil!"
"It's an ancient soul tool!"
The Heaven Dou royal family knew that the Vast Sea Veil could attack and defend.
However, they didn't know it was a relic of the Sea God's inheritance.
The direct descendants of the Heaven Dou royal family didn't have strong spirit power or combat abilities.
Thus, this treasure had always been shelved.
"My father has gifted it to Mr. Zhongli..."
"Xue Qinghe" didn't finish the sentence, implying that they hoped Zhongli would save the Tiandou Empire in times of crisis.
"Um..."
Zhongli was silent. The Vast Sea Veil was a crucial opportunity for Tang San. Without it, even with twin spirits, Tang San couldn't have taken the Sea God's Nine Trials.
Poseidon believed that inheritors must gain the Sea God's Heart's approval and mastery to pass the Sea God's Nine Trials.
Without the Sea God's Heart, attempting the trials was akin to seeking death.
Poseidon would never let his inheritor seek death.
Without the Sea God's Heart, no matter how talented, Poseidon would only bestow the Sea God's Eight Trials.
"The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was already stored in my inner realm, so it seems the Sea God's Heart doesn't matter much now."
"Shura would likely guide Tang San to obtain another deity's position..."
After helping Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan solve their poisoning issues, Dugu Bo gave Zhongli the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well as a reward.
The Inner Realm Technique was something Madam Ping knew, so as the Prime of Adepti, how could Zhongli not?
(For Non-Genshin Players -- Madam Ping a Genshin character and adeptus. Adepti or Adeptus are you can say somewhat god in Liyue where Zhongli is originally from)
Under Dugu Bo's astonished gaze, Zhongli directly moved the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well...
"Qinghe, do you know what this truly is?"
Zhongli didn't immediately accept the Sea God's Heart but instead asked "Xue Qinghe."
It was quite strange.
By rights, "Xue Qinghe" was not yet the inheritor of the Angel God because she hadn't taken the god test. At most, she was a descendant.
Her talent was among the best in the Douluo world, yet...
Why didn't the Sea God's Heart actively recognize her?
Was "Xue Qinghe" unworthy?
Hearing this, "Xue Qinghe" was confused.
She knew what she had brought, and she had just explained it to Paimon.
Zhongli's sudden question made her feel uneasy.
"Please enlighten me, sir."
"Xue Qinghe" cupped her hands and said.
"This is Poseidon's inheritance item, the Sea God's Heart."
"Boom!"
Hearing this, "Xue Qinghe" felt as if struck by lightning.
She wasn't very familiar with Poseidon, but the Sea God...
A deity!
"By gaining its approval, you can go to Sea God Island to inherit the Sea God's power and become the new Sea God."
"Gasp~"
"Xue Qinghe" took a deep breath, her expression changing drastically as she looked at the Sea God's Heart in her hand.
The Heaven Dou royal family actually possessed such a treasure!
Zhongli... he actually recognized it!
Wait, since Zhongli knew it was the Sea God's Heart, why didn't he just accept it instead of explaining it to her?
Was he not afraid she'd take it back?
This was a chance to become a god!
Suddenly, "Xue Qinghe" thought of something, her expression becoming strange.
In her dream, it was Tang San who became the Sea God!
Could this have been Tang San's opportunity?
Thinking of the dream, "Xue Qinghe" glanced at Zhongli.
This guy suppressed all gods, including the Angel God, Rakshasa God, Sea God, and Shura God, with ease.
His disdain for the Sea God's inheritance was understandable.
After some thought, "Xue Qinghe" made a decision.
Taking the Sea God's Heart back could lead to it ending up with Tang San through various inexplicable reasons. It was better to give it to Zhongli, who had no use for it.
Would he inherit a deity's power weaker than himself?
Clearly not.
Taking a deep breath, "Xue Qinghe" spoke, "Thank you for informing me, sir."
"With your current strength at the Titled Douluo level, if you had the Sea God's Heart, you might break through level 100 and become a deity!"
Hearing this, Zhongli said nothing, but Paimon frowned, looking at Zhongli and then...