111: Coach Huo is here!

Gu Xiaoyue's brain rang; it was the National Team's coach, Coach Huo, informing her that the training camp was set for one week later.

Her eyes lit up. "Coach Huo, does our National Team accept an immortal-rank pet egg?"

Coach Huo on the other end of the line was stunned for two seconds, then replied with an excited tone, "We accept, we accept! Even if it costs two billion, we'll take it!"

"Mm-hmm, there's an auction in Qingyu City in two days—"

Gu Xiaoyue roughly described the auction items to Coach Huo, along with the supplies she possessed.

"You girl, your luck is too good! There are quite a few treasures in the Nanya secret realm! Those supplies of yours—"

"If Coach Huo is interested in acquiring them, no problem! Will you be coming to the auction?"

Gu Xiaoyue could already hear that Coach Huo was interested in this auction and would surely have to attend.

As long as Coach Huo was willing to come, half of her plan would be successful, and her safety would also be guaranteed.

It wasn't just because Coach Huo was a quasi-legendary level Beastmaster; his title as the National Team coach alone would make many people who wanted to target Gu Xiaoyue back down.

"With so many supplies, I will definitely attend! It's strange, though, why didn't I receive any news about it?"

There was a hint of confusion in Coach Huo's excited tone.

"We just received the invitation letter, and then you called! If you arrive a day early, Chu Li and I will properly host you!"

Coach Huo laughed heartily, readily agreed, and immediately went to check for tickets for that day on his brain.

Gu Xiaoyue hung up the phone and let out a sigh of relief.

Ye Wanrou blinked her eyes. "Is Coach Huo coming?"

Gu Xiaoyue nodded and explained her analysis to everyone.

Xiao Mingyan likely wanted to use the immortal-rank pet egg to make her attend the auction.

He deliberately published Gu Xiaoyue's information, likely having arranged for people to intercept and kill her, so that the Soul Exchange Fruit and Spirit Cleansing Spring in her hands could fall into Xiao Mingyan's possession.

Another possibility was that Xiao Mingyan would wait until the auction ended and Gu Xiaoyue arrived before making a move.

I'm afraid the attributes of that immortal-rank pet egg aren't suitable for Xiao Yun.

When Gu Xiaoyue listed the Soul Exchange Fruit on the Beastmaster Association, Xiao Mingyan wanted to set a trap for her, killing three birds with one stone.

He would deal with Gu Xiaoyue, obtain many precious natural treasures, and help Xiao Yun contract an immortal-rank pet egg.

Moreover, Xiao Mingyan knew that Chu Li and Gu Xiaoyue had a close relationship, so he didn't send an invitation letter or the auction catalog to the Xiao Family.

This way, he was just waiting for Gu Xiaoyue to go to the auction site on the day, luring her into his trap.

Even if someone told Gu Xiaoyue that the auction catalog was unfavorable to her and she didn't attend the auction, it wouldn't matter; everyone knew she had precious natural treasures, and sooner or later, someone would target her.

However, Xiao Mingyan also calculated that since Gu Xiaoyue wanted the auction items, she would definitely attend!

"Then it's settled. We will all come to pick you up on the day of the auction!"

Ye Wanrou clenched her fists and said with a firm expression.

Gu Xiaoyue scratched her head. "I'll be fine, but I'm worried—that Xiao Mingyan will target your families—"

"What's there to fear!"

Ye Junhe blurted out, "Could his Xiao Family possibly attack all five of our families at the same time!"

Gu Xiaoyue was stunned for a moment, then the corners of her mouth curled up slightly. That's right!

After discussing, the group chatted a while longer about pet levels, skill upgrades, and the like, before everyone went home.

Two days later in the afternoon, Gu Xiaoyue, Chu Li, and Shui Lingyu went to the transport station together to pick up Coach Huo.

Traveling with Coach Huo were a man and a woman, Wu Yan and Jiang Xuan, who were his assistants.

Although young, only twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, they were already legendary-level Beastmasters.

Upon meeting for the first time, Jiang Xuan looked at the three of them—Gu Xiaoyue and the others—with envy. "Coach Huo has such a great eye! At only nineteen or twenty years old, they are already master-level Beastmasters!"

Wu Yan felt that the weather in Qingyu City was a bit hot, and he asked, covered in sweat, where they would be staying for the night.

"If you don't mind, you can stay at my place. Coach Huo, shall we go eat first?"

Coach Huo laughed heartily, told Gu Xiaoyue that he liked sweet and spicy flavors, and asked her to take him to eat something delicious.

Gu Xiaoyue immediately sent a message to Ye Wanrou, asking which restaurant was famous for its sweet and spicy flavors.

By the time they got into the car from the Chu Li family, Ye Wanrou's message had arrived.

Considering that Coach Huo might bring people, Chu Li had specifically arranged for a twelve-seater luxury business car.

Gu Xiaoyue told the driver the location, and they arrived at the restaurant shortly after.

Coach Huo enjoyed this meal, and because Wu Yan found it hot, Gu Xiaoyue specifically ordered two light-flavored dishes for him and Jiang Xuan.

After the meal, Chu Li drove Gu Xiaoyue and Coach Huo's group back home before leaving with Shui Lingyu.

"The meal is finished, girl. Let's talk about how you're selling your treasures."

Coach Huo took a big gulp of his drink and said to Gu Xiaoyue.

He didn't drink alcohol, and the National Team didn't allow coaches and team members to drink for no reason.

Even if he was currently on a business trip, it still wasn't allowed.

To attend this auction, Coach Huo had obtained approval for star coins from his superiors; he wouldn't fight a battle he wasn't sure of, and he couldn't pay out of his own pocket.

Otherwise, it would be unclear whether he bought it for himself or for the National Team.

Bringing two assistants was also to serve as witnesses.

Gu Xiaoyue stated her pricing to Coach Huo one by one, and also clarified the quantities she intended to sell.

Coach Huo frowned slightly, thought for a while, and said, "These treasures of yours aren't expensive—but the quantity is large, so it's still quite a bit of money!"

"If Coach Huo is willing to accept them, I am naturally willing to offer a discount, just as a contribution to the Dragon Kingdom!"

Before Coach Huo could speak, Wu Yan excitedly rubbed his hands together. "How much of a discount can Gu Xiaoyue offer? Why not sell it to me?"

Jiang Xuan punched Wu Yan on the shoulder. "You still want to make a profit on the price difference? Can Gu Xiaoyue sell you something worth 300 million star coins for 200 million?"

Gu Xiaoyue heard the probing in their words and played dumb, replying to them, "It's mainly because I haven't seen these materials for sale in the past few years, so I really don't know if I'm selling them too expensively or too cheaply."

"If it's inconvenient for the National Team, I can still list them at the auction tomorrow."

"It's not inconvenient—" Coach Huo waved his hand. "I applied for 6 billion star coins from my superiors this time, and the budget for the immortal-rank pet egg has to be at least 2 billion!"

"As for the rest, Jiang Xuan, you calculate how we should acquire them!"

Upon receiving the instructions, Jiang Xuan immediately buried her head in calculations. Before long, she spoke up, "Based on the prices and quantities provided by Gu Xiaoyue, I think the most cost-effective way is: 7 tianling fruits, 3 hua yu fruits, and 5 Soul Exchange Fruits—totaling 4.09 billion."

"Gu Xiaoyue just said she could offer a discount, so can we wipe off that 90 million?"

Gu Xiaoyue nodded. It was human nature for them to want to buy supplies cheaply and make a profit on the price difference.

Who wouldn't want to buy low and sell high?

Gu Xiaoyue trusted Coach Huo's character; if the coach of the nation had poor character, then the Dragon Kingdom would truly be rotten to the core.

She handed her brain to Jiang Xuan; the star coins should be in her hands.

Jiang Xuan made a gesture, meaning for her to display the supplies.

Gu Xiaoyue didn't act coy either and placed the agreed-upon precious natural treasures directly on the table.

Wu Yan and Jiang Xuan's breathing became a bit rapid; it wasn't as if they hadn't seen good things before.

However, this was the first time they had encountered someone who could take out so many precious natural treasures all at once.

Gu Xiaoyue caught the greed in their eyes and thought to herself that it was not good. They wouldn't be thinking of snatching them, would they?

There was no reaction for a long while, until Coach Huo spoke up—