Driven out of my home in the apocalypse, I built a fortress in return.

Chapter 425 If you want the Ascension Wine, trade one person for it!

"Lord Xueye City? Bring them in."

Xiao Yu responded casually, then looked at the red-haired girl beside him and smiled, "Didn't you say you were short of teachers? Look... someone has delivered themselves to our doorstep!"

A moment later, Lord Xueye and Sotun were brought into the city lord's mansion.

Xiao Yu asked knowingly, "What brings you two here today?"

"Hehe, Lord of Dragon City!"

Lord Xueye first nodded to the somewhat impatient Sotun beside him and smiled, "Let me get straight to the point. The Ascension Wine you brought out at the auction yesterday was amazing! My brother Sotun urgently needs it. What conditions does Lord Longcheng require?"

Although the Lord of Snow Night City also desired the Ascension Wine.

However, he hoped that Sotun could break through to the ninth rank as soon as possible.

That way, he can retire sooner!

"A divine wine that can awaken a person a second time and completely change their destiny..." Xiao Yu smiled meaningfully and asked in return, "Lord Xueye, how valuable do you think such a wine is?"

"This..." Lord Xueye froze at the question. He turned to look at Sotun and said with a wry smile, "Such a treasure is naturally priceless. Lord Xiao Yu, could you spare three cups for the sake of our friendship?"

The Lord of Xueye City is also very down-to-earth.

He believed that things that can change a person's destiny cannot be measured in money.

For example, if he wants to continue to improve his strength, the only way is to advance through talent.

For this purpose, it would be worth it even if it meant bankrupting this ninth-level expert.

"If you want me to sell it to you, that's not impossible."

Xiao Yu smiled and said, "You have all witnessed the miraculous effects of this Ascension Wine. Drinking it may lead to the emergence of a ninth-tier expert in the City of Ruins. Therefore, if you want the Ascension Wine, you must exchange it for another person."

Upon hearing this, the red-haired girl next to her couldn't help but cover her mouth and giggle.

She thought she probably had a guess: who her brother wanted to replace.

"Exchange one person? Who does City Lord Xiao Yu want to exchange?" City Lord Xueye asked warily.

Xiao Yu picked up the Bodhi tea, took a sip, and said in a calm tone, "Master Ashu!"

"This..." The Lord of Snow Night City immediately looked troubled.

Upon hearing this, Sotun's expression turned even more unpleasant.

The city of ruins holds a high status not only because of its geographical location, but also because of its teleportation array!

Therefore, Master Ashura is naturally very important!

"As you both know," Xiao Yu said in a deep voice, seeing the hesitation on their faces:

“Master Ashura doesn’t have much time left! I gave him some Night-Shining Dew before, but it can only extend his life by about a year. The only way to live longer is to live in Dragon City and drink Night-Shining Dew regularly.”

Previously, Xiao Yu had thought that since he would have to go to the East sooner or later to find the legendary immortal cultivation tribes, he should...

It would be best to bring Master Ashura along, since he has been there before, increasing the chances of finding him.

Therefore, Xiao Yu tried to invite Master Ashu, but the other party said that the Lord of Xueye City treated him very well and he would not betray the City of Ruins unless the Lord of Xueye City abandoned him.

During this time, Xiao Yu also gave Master Ashu a diagnosis.

First, confirm that the other person has no serious illnesses other than some lingering ailments from their youth.

The reason he doesn't have much time left is simply because he's too old.

To express his gratitude for the other party's help, Xiao Yu also gave them some Night-Shining Dew.

After taking the medicine, Master Ashura's physical condition did indeed improve considerably.

Master Ashura was already old and frail, and could die at any moment.

But now, I should be able to live for at least another year.

Unfortunately, physical aging is irreversible, and neither the Night-Shining Dew nor the Bodhi Fruit could save him!

The only solution is to drink the Night-Shining Dew every day and bathe in the Night-Shining Realm daily.

Living a few more years like this shouldn't be a problem; maybe I'll even have a chance to go back to that place.

"Alright, I agree!" Lord Xueye lowered his head and spoke in a deep voice for a moment before nodding.

"Big brother!" Sotun exclaimed anxiously.

"Brother, getting you to break through to the ninth rank is the most important thing right now! And..."

Lord Xueye stood up, patted Sotuen on the shoulder, and said, "Lord Xiaoyu is right. Master Ashu doesn't have much time left. If he can really survive in Dragon City, we should let him leave."

From the perspective of the City of Ruins, it is impossible to let Master Ash leave.

After all, Master Ashura's status is higher than that of the four city lords of the east, west, south, and north.

Moreover, the resources spent supporting each other over the years have been absolutely enormous.

However, Xiao Yu is right. Master Ashu's lifespan is running out, so it's time to set him free.

Xiao Yu smiled and cupped his hands in greeting, saying, "As expected of the Lord of Snow Night City, you are indeed a man of great righteousness!"

With Master Ashu joining, the academy has one more teacher.

Although the opponent was old and frail, his mastery of formations was unparalleled in the world.

Moreover, the most crucial element in forging divine weapons is the formation.

There are now several hundred blacksmiths and apprentices in Longcheng.

But apart from Chu Ling Shuang, there was no other master blacksmith.

But if Master Ashura could teach them how to inscribe formations.

Before long, a new master blacksmith will emerge!

"City Lord Xiao Yu," City Lord Xue Ye said impatiently after the terms were agreed upon, "Can you sell us the Ascension Wine now?"

“1500 million!” Xiao Yu nodded after a moment’s thought.

"make a deal!"

Upon hearing this number, both Lord Xueye and Sotun breathed a sigh of relief.

Honestly, they were really afraid that Xiao Yu would ask for an exorbitant price again.

In this way, even if they really want it, they simply can't afford it.

After all, the City of Ruins was almost completely drained by this auction!

"Cash on delivery!" Xiao Yu said calmly.

He'd like to ask for 30 million in one go, so he could get his second level 9 pet!

However, he also investigated and found that the City of Ruins could only produce these energy stones.

This isn't the first time the two sides have dealt with each other, so there's no point in dragging things out and haggling.

"Alright, I'll send someone to fetch it right away." Lord Xueye nodded and ordered his men to bring the energy stones over.

A moment later, the two parties completed the transaction, and Xiao Yu received 15 million energy stones.

On a whim, he took out a wine jug and poured Sotun a cup of Ascension Wine.

"Let me make this clear first, the ingredients used to brew this wine are only seventh and eighth grade."

Before letting the other party use it, Xiao Yu definitely gave a heads-up: "For people below the eighth rank, it can definitely awaken their talent, or even a second awakening, but... for those above the eighth rank, the effect may be halved."

“We understand,” both Lord Xueye and the other man nodded.

This applies to any healing or enhancement potions.

The higher the grade of the herb, the better its effect; the lower the grade, the only one that can be used by people of lower grade.

This is why, despite their extremely noble status and ability to obtain various high-grade herbs with just a word, the Queen of Beasts and the Lord of Snow Night City were unable to heal their injuries.

Because their level is too high, there are very few herbs that are effective against them.