"Surprises and Mysteries: Xue Ke's Treasure and Her Encounter with a Unique Pup"

Xue Qinghe was overwhelmed by surprise, thinking that the owner of the black shop in front of him had an almost divine insight, as if he could read his mind.

Especially one of his phrases containing deep meaning caused a negative reaction on Xue Qinghe's face.

When he remembered that he was hiding within the royal family of the Tiandou Empire, and that any leak of his identity would mean certain death, he felt a strong murderous intent and would not allow anyone to ruin his plan.

However, he also remembered the change in Ning Fengzhi's expression the last time. Had he underestimated Xue Qinghe?

"This shop seems to have the ability to read people's hearts," commented Xue Qinghe with a smile.

Ye Xuan smiled faintly and replied indifferently, "I'm a businessman, not a fortune-teller. I'm only interested in making money. What do I have to do with other things?" Although Xue Qinghe understood the implication behind Ye Xuan's words, she couldn't believe it. Even if what Ye Xuan said was true, she wouldn't let him off the hook. For Xue Qinghe, only the dead can keep secrets.

At that moment, Xue Qinghe had already decided to silence Ye Xuan.

"Brother Prince, these two boxes of soul gold coins..." Xue Ke looked at Xue Qinghe nostalgically.

However, she didn't expect that Princess Xue Ke was still a bit obsessed with money, even when she was a child.

Xue Qinghe waved his hand and said generously, "They're all yours."

Xue Ke exclaimed excitedly, with a bright smile on her face.

"Hey, give me four red treasure chests, and I'll open the soul bones," Xue Ke suggested eagerly.

Seeing that Xue Qinghe was opening a series of valuable treasures one after another, Xue Ke also felt jealous and naturally wanted to open some treasures herself.

Ye Xuan looked at Xue Ke. Xue Qinghe had always remained composed, but this young girl seemed a bit whimsical.

Ye Xuan stored the ten golden treasure chests and took four red treasure chests, following Xue Ke's request.

"The red treasure chests only cost 100,000 soul gold coins and usually don't contain valuable items. Why don't you ask your father, who adores you, to give you some soul gold coins? Just 1 million soul gold coins will be enough to buy a golden treasure chest," suggested Xue Qinghe.

Xue Ke frowned and replied, "Brother Prince, you're being too serious. How could my father give me millions of soul gold coins? It's not easy to gather 400,000 soul gold coins. Look, anyway, I'll give it a try. At most, I'll extract the soul bone, and it will definitely be worth many soul gold coins when I sell it." With that said, Xue Ke opened the first red treasure chest.

A powerful surge of soul power emanated from the red treasure chest, and a piece of soul bone slowly emerged.

"Soul bone. It's a soul bone!" exclaimed Xue Ke, stammering in amazement.

Xue Qinghe's face was filled with disbelief. He would have never imagined they would find a soul bone in a red treasure chest.

"This is a fragment of the Ten Thousand Year Cangyan Suzaku's soul bone, and it's perfect for Her Highness the Princess," explained Ye Xuan.

Even as she held the soul bone in her hands, Xue Ke felt like she was in a dream.

"Brother Prince, am I holding a ten thousand-year soul bone?" Xue Ke's face reflected her astonishment.

They spent one hundred thousand soul gold coins to obtain a ten thousand-year soul bone, and Xue Ke already considered it a great deal.

Of course, given Xue Ke's position, no Soul Master would dare to openly snatch an soul ring from her. Nevertheless, she had to remain vigilant against possible covert theft attempts.

"You don't have the corresponding soul guide device in your body. I'll store this soul bone for now. If you need it, come and see me," promised Xue Qinghe.

Xue Ke nodded, fully trusting her prince brother.

"Brother Prince, do you think I should open another soul bone? If we get two, each of us will have one," suggested Xue Ke eagerly.

"My little sister has always been very lucky. You're sure to find another soul bone," replied Xue Qinghe, smiling.

With renewed optimism, Xue Ke directly opened the second red treasure chest. Once again, a wave of soul power emanated from the chest, and a soul ring slowly rose from it.

"Is this a soul ring?" asked Xue Ke, showing some uncertainty.

"It's a one-thousand-year soul ring. If it isn't absorbed, it will gradually dissipate," clarified Ye Xuan.

Xue Ke was somewhat disappointed. She hadn't expected to get something of such little use. Not even a one-thousand-year soul ring was considered exceptional for a princess of her status.

Resigned, she prepared to let the soul ring dissipate slowly. Then, she opened the third red treasure chest, and from within, the cries of a puppy could be heard.

"A dog?" exclaimed Xue Ke, surprised to see the puppy curled up in the red treasure chest.

The puppy was entirely white and quite cute, but it was still just a common dog.

Xue Qinghe took the puppy out of the chest and examined it closely, confirming that it was an ordinary spirit beast.

The puppy continued to struggle in Xue Qinghe's hands, with its mouth open and making threatening sounds. It was trying to look fierce, but its efforts were in vain.

"We could easily get hundreds of puppies like this," Xue Qinghe commented, disappointed.

"Merchant, is this just an ordinary puppy?" asked Xue Ke, hoping for an explanation.

Ye Xuan smiled faintly and said to Xue Ke, "This is a very special puppy."

"Special puppy? In what way?" asked Xue Qinghe, intrigued.

"It feeds on soul rings. Those of ten, a hundred, or a thousand years are enough for it. As it grows, it will become a powerful soul beast comparable to a Douluo Title. Ah, and there's no need to worry about its own soul rings; this beast doesn't have any soul rings," Ye Xuan explained.

This revelation surprised Xue Ke and Xue Qinghe. They had never heard of a beast that fed on soul rings.

"Incredible, Xiao Xue! You're amazing!" exclaimed Xue Ke as she petted the puppy.

Xue Ke, excited about her new furry friend, decided to name him Xiao Xue due to his clean and white fur.

The puppy, as if sensing the soul ring that was fading, opened its sleepy eyes and sucked it, stopping its dissipation.

Ye Xuan furrowed his brow. He wasn't accustomed to sharing details about soul beasts with others, but Xue Ke's question prompted him to speak.

He looked at Xue Qinghe and added, "As I said before, this is a very special type of soul beast that specializes in consuming soul rings. If you raise it well, it could become a powerful soul beast comparable to a Douluo Title in the future. Oh, and there's no need to worry about its own soul rings; this beast doesn't have any."

Xue Ke looked at Ye Xuan with a disapproving expression on her face and said with a touch of disgust, "What are you talking about? Xiao Xue is so cute; how could anyone even think of harming him? If someone were willing to hurt him, they would be simply evil."

Ye Xuan furrowed his brow, understanding that the girl had no intention of hurting the puppy, but her prince brother might have a different opinion.