Chapter 136 Bidding
I prefer the tails of your snake people~
Cai Lin's eyes were slightly absent-minded when she heard that. After a moment, she seemed to have thought of something. Her eyes instantly turned cold. She glanced at Yao Yan who was acting cute beside her and said lightly, "It seems that Hua She'er and the others have served you well. If you like them, you might as well bring them with you next time you go back."
You make it sound like I can do something by bringing her along... Yao Yan complained in his heart. He is not the kind of idiot who is overwhelmed by lust. If he comes out to do serious work and still brings girls along to play around, isn't that playing with his own life? What's more, his sister-in-law Cai Lin is watching him from the side. How can he really discuss racial differences with Hua She'er and the others without restraint?
"If there's a chance, I'll definitely~"
Although he refuted in his heart, Yao Yan was very firm and responded directly.
Cai Lin did not respond, but the aura around her became increasingly cold. Perhaps she regretted her previous decision, but a woman like her would obviously not regret her decision, especially not show it in front of others.
"Boy, if you are interested in her, it is not a good idea to keep being so stubborn. Why don't I teach you a way? Don't forget that we are alchemists, and we have the nature of snakes..."
Before Yao Lao finished speaking, Wei Yaoyan directly cut off the voice call. He had already guessed the second half of the old man's words. Using medicine was not something a decent man like him would do. Besides, with his face, why would he use such a despicable method? It was too low-level.
"You'd better shut up!" Yao Yan replied, and his eyes turned towards the auction scene outside the transparent window.
At this moment, the huge auction site was already full of people, a sea of black, extremely spectacular. Obviously, a lot of people were attracted here this time. No matter which world they were from, people liked to join in the fun. Even if they knew there would be danger, some people still couldn't resist their curiosity.
Little do people know that curiosity can easily kill the cat.
"Boom~"
With a thunder-like sound of drums, the entire auction venue gradually quieted down. At the same time, two beams of light shone towards the center of the stage. In the center of the stage, a high platform was slowly rising. The person standing on it was Yuan Yi, the leader of the Eight Gates. He was wearing a dark golden robe, and his naive face had a kind smile, but the aura he exuded was incomparably strong.
Compared to more than a month ago, Yuan Yi's strength has increased a lot now. He has advanced from a two-star Dou Huang to a four-star Dou Huang. Obviously, the Huangji Pill has broken through the barrier of cultivation ahead of him.
Don't underestimate this point. In the Douqi Continent, countless strong people will be stuck in a certain stage for years, even decades, until the end of their lives, and they have never been able to break through. But once they break through, the road ahead for cultivation will be smooth. At least before reaching the Dou Zong level, Yuan Yi will not have any major bottlenecks in cultivation for the time being.
Even when facing countless powerful people today, he can face them calmly. This mentality is something he has never had before.
Being able to bully others by relying on their power is different from having real confidence.
"I'm sure you've all been waiting impatiently, so I won't keep you in suspense. Today's auction will officially begin from now on. But before it starts, I have to inform you of the auction's rules. I hope you can abide by them. Otherwise, no one will be able to walk out of Black Seal City alive, and the forces behind you will also be retaliated against."
"It's useless even if he has Dou Zong-level strength. The Eight Gates have been able to stand in the Black Horn Region for hundreds of years, not by bragging!"
Yuan Yi's smile faded, and he looked around the whole place with a fierce look in his slightly opened eyes. At the same time, he showed off his four-star Douhuang aura to the surroundings. When the atmosphere was almost the same, he smiled again and said, "I'm sure you all have felt my breakthrough. The finale items of today's auction are the Huangji Pill and Pozong Pill that you have been waiting for. As usual, we will trade with the highest bidder!"
After he finished speaking, he clapped his hands, and several very good-looking women came up with trays, and at the same time an auctioneer who could change his expression came up.
"The first item is today's appetizer, the Xuan-level advanced fighting skill - Burning Heaven Palm. This palm technique is extremely sharp. When practiced to perfection, the palm wind can melt fine iron..."
The auctioneer began to introduce the items and set the mood, gradually getting the scene back on track. As for the previous auctions, most of the Douhuang powerhouses were indifferent. For people of their level, the only things that could attract them were elixirs such as Huangji Pills and Pozong Pills, or items such as Earth-level fighting skills. Ordinary items had no appeal to them at all.
At this moment, Yuan Yi had already stepped back and came to the room where Yao Yan was. The fake smile on his face disappeared, and he showed a respectful look and stood humbly beside Yao Yan.
“There shouldn’t be many items in the early auctions, right?”
Yao Yan leaned casually on the chair, tapping the handle lightly with his fingers, watched with interest for a moment, and then asked. To him, everything in front of him was just that after the novelty wore off. The so-called Xuan-level fighting skills were really meaningless, especially after one's strength broke through to the Dou Wang level, the Xuan-level fighting skills were not enough.
Of course, the lack of it here is that for outliers like Yao Yan, ordinary Dou Wangs are still very useful, and even some Dou Huangs are the same. After all, earth-level fighting skills are not easy to come by.
Yuan Yi nodded slightly and explained: "Not much, but there will be an earth-level fighting skill as a buffer. It was originally the finale of next year..."
"Earth-level fighting skills... Black Horn Region does have a lot of good stuff."
Yao Yan naturally knew what the earth-level fighting skills Yuan Yi was talking about were. In this regard, he could only sigh that compared with the Gama Empire, the Black Horn Region was like a modern city with many good things. Of course, the danger level was also extremely high. If one did not have that strength, some things could not be taken away.
At an auction, just because you have the money to buy something doesn't mean you can take it away.
There are too many cases of black robbing black.
In fact, if Yao Lao and Yao Yan had not been in charge of Black Seal City during this period of time, the group of people in front of them would have been able to blow up Black Seal City. The top ten gangs in the open could not suppress this group of unscrupulous wolves. The so-called list is just for the lower-class people to see. Who of the real strong people would care about these things? There are countless old monsters hidden in the Black Horn Region, so what are the gangs?
The auction lasted for about half an hour, and the lively atmosphere became more and more lively. Even many Dou Huangs could not help but come out. This is exactly the role of the auctioneer. How to describe the items to what the other party needs depends on their eloquence.
At this time, two Douwang-level guards walked out of the center of the auction, guarding a maid who was holding a golden disc in her hand, with a khaki scroll placed in the center.
"Everyone, this fighting skill is an earth-level fighting skill. It is said that it was created by a Dou Zun strongman. Back then, the opponent relied on this fighting skill to fight three people alone and was not at a disadvantage. If there is anyone here who has cultivated earth-attributed fighting spirit, you can consider buying it... This fighting skill is called Sky-Splitting and Earth-Shaking Palm. It is not only powerful, but also has the ability to refine the body. It can forge a strong physique, comparable to that of a demon beast!" After the auctioneer who could change his face finished speaking, the scene was quiet for a moment, and then it became lively. Many people were eagerly eyeing this fighting skill, and even some Dou Huangs could not sit still.
Earth-level fighting skills are extremely attractive even to Dou Zong powerhouses, and even more so to Dou Huang powerhouses.
If two Dou Huangs fight, whoever possesses an earth-level fighting skill will undoubtedly become the final winner.
"The auction price of this fighting skill is set at three million. Each initial bid must not be less than one hundred thousand." Looking at the auction hall where whispers were heard, the auctioneer's face turned into a red mask, and the paper fan in his hand suddenly closed. He said loudly: "Everyone, please bid."
The scene was quiet for a while. After all, the price of two million was enough to eliminate most of the forces and strong men, and some small forces did not even qualify to participate.
"Three and a half million!"
After a short silence, the two elders, Jin and Yin, were the first to break the silence. Both of them practiced earth-attributed skills. If they could obtain this fighting skill, their strength would definitely be taken to a higher level. As for the Sect Breaking Pill, they already had other ideas at the moment. After all, there had been undercurrents in the Black Seal City during this period of time, and anyone who was interested could sense it. They were not blinded by greed.
With the two elders, Jin and Yin, starting the conversation, the scene instantly became lively, and the prices continued to rise. Money has never been a difficult thing for the strong men at the peak of the Douhuang level, especially in a place like the Black Horn Region. Other people's money is my money, and I can always earn more by robbing them than by myself.
Not far away, Mo Tianxing's eyes flickered slightly. He looked at the fighting skills in front of him and shook his head with some regret. This skill was not compatible with him. It would be useless even if he took a photo. And through the reactions of the two elders, Jin and Yin, he roughly guessed their thoughts. He couldn't help but chuckled and said, "These two old guys are worthy of being in the Black Horn Region for nearly a hundred years. They are mentally flexible and can resist the temptation of the Breaking Sect Pill!"
There are very few people in this world who can remain calm in the face of temptation.
"Father, there hasn't been any unusual movement from the people of the Eight Gates. Could it be that we are overthinking it?" Mo Tianxing's son Mo Ya asked.
"Do you think anyone below the Dou Huang can interfere in these matters?" Mo Tianxing glanced at his son, with a growing smile on his face. "Let alone those below the Dou Huang, even a nine-star Dou Huang would have a hard time. Didn't you see that Elders Jin and Yin have given up? Ha, this is getting more and more interesting~"
At this time, the auction of the Sky-Splitting and Earth-Shaking Palm came to an end, and the value soared to about eight million. However, the two elders Jin and Yin did not buy it. The item was taken by a force in the Black Horn Region. The leader was also a powerful nine-star Douhuang at the peak.
The two sides exchanged glances for a while over this matter, and the air was filled with murderous intent. How many people who can make a name for themselves in the Black Horn Region are good people?
The three of them were all Douhuang-level warriors. The auras of the three warriors clashed and were full of oppression. Even those below Douhuang level could feel a tightness in their chests and a feeling of suffocation. This also caused the entire auction site to fall silent instantly. Fortunately, at this time, the auctioneer broke the silence: "The next item to be auctioned is the finale of the night, two Huangji Pills and one Pozong Pill!"
As the auctioneer spoke, the entire auction instantly boiled over. Countless pairs of burning eyes were fixed on the medicine bottles in the center of the auction. The three small jade bottles were full of invisible temptations, causing all the Douhuang powerhouses present to reveal burning gazes, which were even hotter than when seeing a peerless beauty.
After all, beauties are just a desire, while elixirs that can help you break through are a necessity. Only with strength can you do whatever you want in the Black Horn Region.
The Huangji Pill can help a Douhuang powerhouse improve its strength by one to two stars, and even has some effect of cleansing the essence and marrow, slightly increasing its own potential. The Pozong Pill can directly help a peak Douhuang powerhouse to break through to the Douzong level. Even if the breakthrough fails, it can keep the peak Douhuang powerhouse unharmed, and there will be no hidden danger of strength regression.
This kind of elixir is more tempting than any other kind of elixir in the Douqi Continent, even some seventh and eighth grade elixirs are not as good as them.
After all, strength is everything!
Generally, very few people would put such elixirs up for auction. Whether individuals or forces, they would only choose to consume them internally. After all, this kind of elixir could help people break through directly without any side effects, greatly increasing their strength and power.
Even the Douhuang powerful men who had known about this for a long time could not contain their excitement and desire at this moment. Many of them instinctively released the Dou Qi in their bodies, but quickly suppressed it again, because they had learned some time ago that the ancestor of the Eight Gates was not dead, and they had clearly felt the powerful pressure.
This is also the reason why everyone is participating in the auction here obediently.
"I believe everyone knows the value of the two pills. These pills cannot be measured with money. We can only accept barter."
The auctioneer opened his fan, the mask on his face turned blue, and he laughed softly.
Why can Earth-level fighting skills be auctioned and even measured in money? It is naturally because Earth-level fighting skills are extremely difficult to practice. Even if you are given them, you may not be able to practice them successfully. All powerful fighting skills have extremely harsh prerequisites. People who are not satisfied will force themselves to practice, and sometimes they will hurt themselves and cause their own strength to regress.
In contrast, the Huangji Pill and the Pozong Pill are different. They directly improve your strength and the two cannot be compared.
"I have an earth-level fighting skill in my hand. Can I exchange it for the Imperial Pill?"
A Dou Huang stood up impatiently and asked. He had no idea about the Po Zong Dan. Even if he bought that thing today, it would be extremely difficult to take it out. Moreover, his strength had not yet reached the peak of the nine-star Dou Huang, so it was useless to buy it. In comparison, it would be better for him to be sober and buy an Huang Ji Dan!
"Is there anyone else bidding?" The auctioneer looked around the Dou Huang special session and asked. Up to now, no one below the Dou Huang was eligible to participate in the auction.
"I have the corpse of an unknown monster in my hand. Its strength is at least level seven, and it is very likely to be level eight. Is it enough to exchange it for an Imperial Pill and a Sect Breaking Pill?"
At this moment, an old man's voice resounded throughout the venue.
(End of this chapter)