Chapter 17: I Think This Is Confidence

Chapter 17: I Think This Is Confidence

"Hehe, I knew I wasn't wrong. You've improved so much in such a short time! If you keep progressing like this, you definitely have the potential to become a god! When that day comes, I'll follow you to godhood and achieve immortality! Xiao Yuhao, keep going! I'll always be your strongest support!" said Tianmeng Iceworm excitedly.

Huo Yuhao twitched the corner of his mouth. Weren't you just out of options back then?

If he hadn't chosen me, and Beast God Di Tian caught him, there would have been no escape.

Di Tian let Tianmeng get away once there was no way he'd allow it a second time.

Right now, on the Douluo Continent, Di Tian was the strongest being below godhood.

Neither Mu En nor Ye Xishui could defeat him in a one on one fight.

Of course, if Tang Princess unleashed her Ninth Soul Skill: Tang Buddha's Descent, Di Tian would be crushed instantly.

After all, if a God King personally intervened, Di Tian wouldn't even be worth mentioning.

Some time later, Huo Yuhao finished bathing, got dressed, and stepped out of the bathroom.

After exchanging a few pleasantries with Jing Hongchen, he left Jing Hongchen's residence and the academy altogether.

His plan?

Take Tianmeng Iceworm to the trade associations in Mingdu to hunt for hidden treasures.

His best case scenario would be finding rare herbs to enhance his physique.

After all, the power of Tianmeng's spirit ring would increase along with his body's endurance.

Yalan Trade Association

This was a renowned trade association in Mingdu.

Huo Yuhao chose it as his first stop.

Why?

Because, according to his sources, Yalan Trade Association was hosting its annual "Treasure Appreciation Fair" today.

The so called Treasure Appreciation Fair relied on the association's influence to invite major merchants to set up shop.

Each merchant would bring out valuable goods for sale.

Of course, the usual trick was to first raise prices and then offer a discount, making it seem like a great deal essentially Mingdu's version of Double Eleven.

Huo Yuhao took a deep breath as he gazed at the long street ahead.

Then, he stepped forward.

Soon, a sales assistant led him to the Yalan Trade Association office, where he received an identity token before heading into the Treasure Appreciation Fair.

As he wandered, he quickly noticed a large crowd gathered around a particular shop.

Most of them looked excited and expectant.

"Is this merchant selling rare herbs?"

Huo Yuhao became interested and asked the sales assistant beside him.

She shook her head and smiled.

"Not quite. The renowned expert, Teacher Chen, is here to sell his new book.

"That's why there are so many people his readers are very loyal."

An expert?

Huo Yuhao frowned slightly.

The word "expert" reminded him of many unpleasant experiences from his past life.

After all, some so called experts were nothing more than frauds, spouting ridiculous theories as if people were fools.

"Does this Teacher Chen actually have real knowledge?"

Huo Yuhao asked.

"Of course!"

The sales assistant nodded confidently.

"Teacher Chen is a highly respected scholar.

"Even His Majesty has personally met him and praised his books!

"Teacher Chen will give a speech before selling his book.

"You should stay and listen I'm sure his words will open your mind to new perspectives."

Huo Yuhao hesitated.

His past experiences with so called experts made him skeptical.

After all, Douluo Continent had plenty of questionable geniuses.

The most infamous example?

Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang.

The man who famously declared:

"There are no useless martial souls, only useless soul masters!"

Just then, a middle aged man wearing a flying soul tool rose into the air.

He cleared his throat.

"Greetings, everyone! I am Teacher Chen Wei.

"Today, I bring you my new book "On Sun Moon: I Think This Is Confidence"."

"Before selling it, let me say a few words."

The crowd fell silent, listening intently.

Chen Wei spoke with great conviction.

"As everyone knows, Sun Moon Empire is the most advanced nation on this continent.

"It also has the highest happiness index.

"If I randomly ask anyone on the streets of Sun Moon, 'Are you happy?' they will surely answer yes.

"I think this is confidence.

"Meanwhile, in Star Luo, Tianhun, and Dou Ling, their people suffer terribly!"

The audience nodded in agreement.

Chen Wei continued.

"Why is this the case?

"The main reason is that their soul tool technology lags far behind ours.

"I have always believed that developing soul tools is a cause that benefits the nation and its people!"

"But," he suddenly changed his tone, "some people might doubt me."

"Chen Wei, you've never been to these three nations. How do you know their citizens suffer?"

"Well, excuse me I have been there.

"In fact, I personally lived in Star Luo, Tianhun, and Dou Ling for a period.

"Through my investigations, I can tell you with absolute certainty their citizens and soul masters are generally dissatisfied with their reality.

"Many of them even dream of being reborn as Sun Moon citizens!"

The crowd murmured in surprise.

Chen Wei smiled confidently.

"Clearly, they lack confidence.

"And the root cause of their lack of confidence is their backward soul tool technology!"

"I'll give a simple example."

"In winter, small aristocrats in Tianhun Empire use coal to keep warm.

"But ordinary citizens freeze."

"Meanwhile, in Sun Moon Empire, our nobles use soul tools for heating, while commoners use coal."

"From this alone we win."

"Of course, that's just a small victory.

"Compared to Star Luo, Dou Ling, and Tianhun, Sun Moon Empire wins in all aspects!"

"It's just a matter of small victories, medium victories, and big victories."

"I have even coined an academic term for Sun Moon's consistent success Continuous Victory!"

"Because we, Sun Moon, keep winning…

"Our confidence only grows stronger!"

"And when war breaks out," he added, "under His Majesty's wise leadership, our advanced soul tools will crush the three nations!"

"I have connections in the military and have seen high level soul tools."

"So, I can confidently say

"When the war begins, our Rank 9 Fixed Soul Guided Artillery Shells will deliver a small dose of Sun Moon's power to those three empires!"

For a moment, there was silence.

Then, thunderous applause erupted!

The audience looked at Chen Wei with admiration.

Even the sales assistant next to Huo Yuhao seemed so excited she could barely contain herself.

Huo Yuhao twitched the corner of his mouth.

"This Chen Wei guy isn't exactly wrong, but something about his speech… feels oddly familiar."

(End of chapter.) Thank you for the support, friends. If you want to read more chapters in advance, go to my Patreon. Read 15 Chapters In Advance: patreon.com/Albino1