Douluo Continent II: You're an evil spirit master, but also a philanthropist?

But he didn't refuse, and took the pale blue dagger.

The mental scan was blocked by a mysterious force, preventing it from advancing any further.

Is this a level three soul tool?

Xu Cheng looked surprised. This anti-detection feature alone should not be a feature of a level three soul tool.

Generally speaking, only when a Soul Master uses a level 6 or 7 Soul Tool will they add anti-detection features to prevent the core formation from being leaked. These anti-detection features are either designed to explode upon contact or to be damaged upon disassembly.

The one Jing Hongchen made for his granddaughter couldn't possibly be the former; otherwise, the accidental dismantling would have been quite amusing.

That means it can only be the second option: while isolating mental detection, once an attempt to dismantle it is detected, immediately activate the self-damage program to destroy the core formation...

"This soul tool, it's not level three, is it?" Xu Cheng pondered.

"what……"

Xiao Hongchen rushed out, staring at Xu Cheng with a look of astonishment.

"You little rascal, you can even tell that?"

"..."

Meng Hongchen remained expressionless and reached out to push Xiao Hongchen's face away.

"So, Makoto, can it be fixed?"

"I can't guarantee anything, I need to ask Xiao what's going on," Xu Cheng said.

"Ahem, this soul tool is actually an adaptive-grade soul tool. I remember that the core of the array is level seven, which means that below the level seven soul tool master, it can be adjusted according to the user's strength, with the limit being a level seven soul tool. Similarly, its core array is also quite complex. I heard my grandfather say that it belongs to the level seven core."

Xiao Hongchen shook his head.

To be honest, even a "number one genius" like him couldn't repair a soul tool of this level. He could probably only find his grandfather, a level eight soul master or higher, to repair it.

Meng Hongchen: "..."

Her pale blue eyes glared fiercely at the world below.

No wonder when his soul tool was damaged and he went to ask Xu Cheng to repair it, his older brother found out and he remained silent, pretending that nothing had happened.

They wanted to make Xu Cheng suffer a setback...

Xiao Hongchen looked aggrieved.

He and Xu Cheng had a good relationship; they were roommates. He knew the girl was attracted to good looks, and he wouldn't interfere with who she liked. It was just playful banter between friends...

"Sorry, Brother Cheng, I'd better go find Grandpa." Meng Hongchen said, head drooping.

But Xu Cheng examined the short dagger and slowly said, "I'll give it a try."

"……Um???"

Meng Hongchen's beautiful eyes widened as she looked at Xu Cheng in disbelief.

Did I trigger some keyword?

Men can't say no?

This is a level seven soul tool, you know. It's not something you can just try out like that.

"Don't worry, I'll buy you another one if it breaks," Xu Cheng said, looking up with a smile.

"Oh...okay."

Meng Hongchen's face flushed red as she casually glanced around.

That's actually a good thing. With Xu Cheng's strength, he definitely can't figure out a level seven soul tool, so the timeline will be very long, giving me more opportunities to come into contact with it.

And he's really handsome...

"There's an auction today, Mr. Scroll, why don't you take some time to check it out?"

Laughing at the world, he changed the subject.

"auction?"

“The Sun and Moon Auction House has official backing and is the largest and most authoritative auction house in the entire Ming Capital. There are many good things inside, and even you are sure to find something that catches your eye,” Xiao Hongchen explained.

“Okay, then I’ll take that trip.” Xu Cheng nodded.

……

The three of them arrived at the most bustling part of Mingdu in a mechanically driven vehicle.

Tall buildings stand all around.

Xu Cheng looked him over. Speaking of which, he grew up in the palace and awakened his martial spirit at the age of six. He was able to leave with the help of Zhongli Wu, the leader of the Holy Spirit Cult. Afterwards, he was busy in towns near Mingdu, organizing the Holy Spirit Cult's distribution and expanding his own power.

This is the first time I've ever been here in my life...

Xiao Hongchen took the lead, guiding the two into the main entrance of the auction house.

Xu Cheng looked around at the surrounding buildings.

Although it's called a high-rise building, it's noticeably different from the one in my previous life.

It's opaque here, without glass, like a huge metal box turned upside down, with the building's outline meticulously carved inside.

Made of pure metal, it looks very high-quality.

Xiao Hongchen led the two of them to the private room.

He casually lay on the sofa, eating the fruit laid out on the table.

"Sit down! Make yourself at home!"

"Grandpa has a controlling stake in this auction, and Cheng, your father also controls a large portion of it. Speaking of which, you seem a bit unfamiliar with it... You've never been here before?"

"I've never been here before."

Xu Cheng picked up a grape and took a couple of bites; it tasted surprisingly sweet.

Speaking of which, although my adoptive father was lukewarm towards me after my mother's death, he didn't lack attention to me either. At least, unlike some dukes' families where I was bullied terribly, I lived a comfortable life in the palace until I was six years old...

While the group was chatting idly...

A beautiful maid in a purple dress turned on the screen opposite the sofa.

Like a light curtain, it displays the scene of the auction house.

The snow-white, jade-like platform appeared to be where auction items would soon be displayed.

Other than that, there was no one.

Xu Cheng's focus, however, was on the optical guide screen.

In the original work, it first appeared at the auction house in the capital of the Star Luo Empire. According to the maid, it was imported from the Sun Moon Empire and was powered by small minerals, so there was no need for Soul Masters to stand there as generators.

perhaps……

Xu Cheng chewed on an ice-cold grape, enjoying the burst of flavor on his taste buds.

Perhaps... we could make a movie or something.

What are the key points of information warfare?

Subtle and insidious infiltration!

Why has the United States, after so many years, developed such a unique superhero culture, and why has the civilization of the beacon of freedom resonated so deeply with people? It's all because of these shining figures on the screen.

The younger generation, in particular, is more receptive to new things.

Most importantly, he wanted to make Tang Shenwang's true colors known to everyone, and to express it through film, television, and art, making it easier for ordinary people to accept...

This kind of infiltration is subtle and gradual, and not easily detected.

As for the cost...

The difficulty lies in overcoming the technology; once overcome, it becomes incredibly cheap.

The Star Luo Empire bought it at a high price simply because it was held hostage by the technology. For the Sun Moon Empire, who possessed this technology, it was completely free.

As for raw materials, screens are not important, and energy minerals are not scarce.

Besides, even without ore to power it, you can just send a Soul Master up and use human power to drive it, right?

"Distinguished guests, the auction is about to begin..."

The maid in purple spoke softly.

Xu Cheng slowly raised his head.

All that can be seen on the screen is...

An old man's figure slowly emerged.

Chapter 16 Evil Eye Tyrant, Head Soul Bone!

"A level seven soul tool, the Star Array, produced by Mingde Hall. It can cover an area of ​​fifty meters in radius around itself. Unless the holder actively closes it, no one can leave this area. Of course, if one's strength reaches the level of a Title Douluo, or an eighth-level fixed-position soul tool cannon, it can also be shattered by brute force..."

On the white jade stage.

A delicate, jet-black wristband was displayed.

A strange look appeared on Xu Cheng's face.