bioinnovel Chapter 127: A Feast for Gold Coins!
Chapter 127: A Feast for Gold Coins!
Bao Yunxing's sudden request startled Xue Youyou.
The main problem is that it was too sudden, and the topic was too far off.
One second she was like a kind elder, calm and patient, answering every question. The next second, her tone shifted abruptly, revealing an undisguised bloodthirstiness.
Even a fool could see that this is completely different from the "you can't die" rule in virtual mode—the so-called real mode is where you can die.
"I don't understand what you mean." Regardless, Xue Youyou decided to play dumb for now and see how Bao Yunxing would continue.
Seeing that Xue Youyou didn't give a direct answer, Bao Yunxing wasn't in a hurry. In fact, a hint of secret joy welled up inside him.
Because there was no trace of fear in Xue Youyou's gaze; it was an extremely calm and clear look, like a bright mirror. This showed that she had absolute confidence in her own strength.
In that case, the only remaining issue is the price.
For her grand plan to succeed, any amount of expenditure is merely a drop in the ocean compared to her future gains.
"Tianxiang told me that your strength far surpasses Longxi's."
Bao Yunxing spoke slowly and deliberately, his voice not loud, but each word clear: "I didn't believe that a first-year student could have such strength, but after seeing it today, I have to admit that it's true. Whether it's your knowledge, demeanor, or the hidden sharpness within you, you've reached a very high level. Under normal circumstances, advancing to the finals should be no problem at all."
Xue Youyou remained silent, only nodding slightly. She was completely uninterested in such flattery, and in fact, it made her want to yawn.
Stop beating around the bush and get to the point—where's her sweet treat?
Bao Yunxing remained unhurried and continued slowly, "But unfortunately, it's probably impossible for you to win the championship."
Seeing that she paused deliberately, Xue Youyou understood and continued the conversation, asking, "What makes you say that, Alliance Leader?"
She paused briefly, then added, her tone deliberately tinged with a hint of defiance: "Excuse my bluntness, but if the leader is referring to that Mutsuki player, then there's no need for that. She may be formidable, but until we've faced her, the outcome is still uncertain!"
As she spoke, Xue Youyou tried her best to project an arrogant, spoiled, and youthful spirit. Her eyebrows were slightly raised, and the corners of her lips formed a stubborn curve, yet she also subtly revealed a hint of insecurity.
This sense of proportion is impeccable, like that of a proud and arrogant genius student.
Seeing this, Bao Yunxing smiled slightly, a smile that held a profound meaning: "Tianxiang told me that she has already told you about the Moon Worship Cult. If I were to tell you now that this Muyue contestant from the Moonlit Academy is the leader of the Moon Worship Cult—the Moon Mother, would you still have that confidence?"
Oh? So you knew about this too.
As Xue Youyou's mind raced, she feigned surprise and exclaimed, "She...she's the elusive Moon Mother?! Why is she participating in the Academy League?"
Even she herself felt that her exclamation sounded somewhat fake.
It didn't sound like talking; it sounded more like a theatrical performance.
However, it's fine as long as Bao Yunxing doesn't notice it.
"Well, we don't know either."
Bao Yunxing nodded slightly, then his gaze sharpened, his gentle eyes suddenly turning as sharp as a knife: "But this is undoubtedly a golden opportunity for a counterattack."
She paused briefly, then dropped a bombshell: "To be honest, I have a bold plan in the making—while you and her are locked in battle, I will join forces with the other four marquises to raid the Moon Worship Cult's stronghold while she is being held back by you!"
"But the only problem with this plan is whether you can hold her off. I deliberately brought up 'real mode' just to test whether you had the guts. I'm very satisfied with your reaction."
"Of course, I don't expect you to defeat her. After all, even I wouldn't dare say I can beat her without a doubt. What I want to know is whether you can buy us at least thirty minutes for this surprise attack. Or, to be more precise—how confident are you about it?"
After speaking, Bao Yunxing stared intently at Xue Youyou, waiting for her reply.
Xue Youyou was genuinely surprised this time. Although she wasn't as surprised as she showed on her face, her heart was indeed slightly stirred.
She hadn't expected Bao Yunxing to devise such a seemingly meticulous surprise attack plan in such a short time. Upon closer examination, this feint attack, aimed at undermining the enemy's strength, subtly revealed the brilliance of a shrewd and ambitious strategist.
If successful, it would indeed be a devastating blow to the Moon Worship Cult.
With the alliance's numerous safeguards in place, it will be incredibly difficult for Mutsuki, now a lone commander, to rebuild his forces and make a comeback.
The core of this plan is to have Xue Youyou stall Muyue as much as possible, buying Bao Yunxing and the others enough time to launch a lightning attack.
Thirty minutes is not a short time. In fact, unless the opponents are evenly matched, it would be impossible for them to fight for a full thirty minutes. Two opponents with a significant difference in strength usually settle the matter within a few moves, let alone last for half an hour.
However, Xue Youyou didn't care. For her, it was either win or lose; the word "dragging out" was never in her dictionary.
As long as we win, that's all that matters.
"About 20% to 30%."
After thinking for half a minute, Xue Youyou gave a tentative number. She wanted to see how Bao Yunxing would react.
Upon hearing this answer, Bao Yunxing remained expressionless, not even raising an eyebrow. He calmly took out a skill card he had prepared beforehand from his pocket and gently patted it on the tea table.
The movement was executed in one smooth motion, clearly indicating prior preparation.
"What if we add it?"
Xue Youyou's pupils suddenly contracted.
Orange skill·Frost Moon Falling Star!
It was an extremely rare orange skill card with both ice and moonlight attributes. The card surface shimmered with a frosty glow under the light, as if it contained a whole galaxy of stars in a cold night.
When she first transmigrated, she specifically went to Meng Yanqing's shop to inquire about this card. At the time, Meng Yanqing assured her that even the alliance's main store wouldn't sell such a strategic resource, which made her give up on the idea.
Unexpectedly, Bao Yunxing was so generous, immediately offering a priceless, non-saleable item.
After a moment's thought, Xue Youyou decided to try and get one more trick up her sleeve.
She first looked delighted, her eyes greedily fixed on the skill, but after a few seconds she feigned a troubled expression, frowning as she carefully changed her words, saying, "Five... to sixty percent, I guess."
"Then—what if we add this?"
Bao Yunxing was not surprised by Xue Youyou's reaction at all. He then calmly took out six ice-blue crystals shaped like ice crowns and lined them up on the table.
The crystal was lustrous and radiated a chilling aura, as if it had been meticulously carved from the icy marrow of the permafrost lands of the far north.
Xue Youyou's eyes widened suddenly, and she almost lost control of her expression.
Hey!
This is an extremely rare secret medicine that can directly increase the level of ice-type pets!
No matter how high your current level is, as long as you're not stuck at the evolution threshold, using this will reliably increase your level by one.
Bao Yunxing actually took out six of these treasures, which were only slightly inferior to the energy essence of divine beasts, at once!
Her Yuki-onna is currently stuck at level 64. After consuming all the ingredients, she can instantly level up to level 70, which is the critical level for evolving into the ultimate form! Once Yuki-onna successfully advances, her strength will be completely different from what it is now.
She was practically begging Bao Yunxing to kowtow to her.
Xue Youyou almost drooled, but she struggled to suppress the urge to agree immediately. She pretended to think about it for a while, even tapping her fingers on the table seriously, before looking up and confidently declaring, "At least 80%!"
I didn't mean anything by it, I just wanted to test Bao Yunxing's elasticity again.
Clearly, Bao Yunxing's eye twitched violently after hearing this.
She had expected that the offer would be substantial enough—a strategic orange card and six rare and valuable potions—but she was surprised to only receive an "80% chance" in return.
But this operation absolutely cannot afford to fail; she cannot afford to gamble even with only a 20% chance of failure.
"What if... we add this?"
She gritted her teeth, steeled herself, and took out another ice crystal snow lotus the size of a fist.
The snow lotus was completely transparent, each petal seemingly formed from millennia-old ice, emanating a suffocatingly cold aura. The moment it appeared, the temperature in the entire room plummeted several degrees, and a thin layer of ice silently formed on the surface of the tea in the cup.
Xue Youyou's mouth dropped open; this time, her shock was genuine.
"Frost...Frost buries the flowers?!"
Legend has it that this flower blooms at the place where the Ice-type Emperor Beast fell, and its petals are sealed with a wisp of the law of "absolute zero". Once it blooms, it will never wither.
Most importantly, after consuming it, ice-type pets can not only comprehensively improve their six attributes, but also permanently enhance the power of ice-type skills, making it a top-tier training item for ice-type pets.
Even in her previous life, obtaining such a thing would have been extremely difficult, requiring immense luck and strength.
Xue Youyou's voice rose a beat with excitement: "It absolutely has to work!"
What else is there to say? She should call him godmother on the spot.