At this moment, Xu Jiujiu's voice resounded once more.
"I'm sure you're all very curious as to what this item is. When I first saw it, I couldn't even be sure of its existence."
"However, after countless studies, we can now confirm its exact state of existence. I can't even begin to describe how precious and rare it is."
Xu Jiujiu paused to compose herself. Her excitement was genuine, not feigned, as this treasure was incredibly enticing to her as well. If it weren't for her brother's upcoming plan for the Star Luo Empire, this item would never have appeared at an auction.
"As you all know, in the world of soul beasts, when their cultivation reaches 100,000 years, they have an option to re-cultivate into a human."
"When they choose this path, they must transform themselves into our most primitive state, surviving from an embryonic form and then gradually cultivating to increase their power. You might be wondering why I'm talking about all these irrelevant things."
"Actually, what I've just said is directly related to this auction item. This is a Tier 9 soul tool, and sealed inside it is a 100,000-year soul beast that was re-cultivating into a human!"
"To be more precise, it's a 100,000-year soul beast embryo, as it was sealed inside this Tier 9 soul tool during its transformation process."
Xu Jiujiu didn't stop but continued, "I'm sure the concept of a 100,000-year soul beast re-cultivating is not completely unfamiliar to you, as there have been previous cases. It represents a 100,000-year soul bone and a 100,000-year soul ring."
"But what I want to tell you is that because of its special state, if a soul master can completely absorb it, they might gain a second martial soul!"
After Xu Jiujiu finished speaking, every room in the auction house fell into a profound silence.
"Gasp! Gasp! Gasp!"
In Jiang Jue's room, Xiao Hongchen's eyes were bloodshot, and he was breathing heavily, having entered a state of complete excitement.
"A second martial soul? A second martial soul!"
"I want it! I have to bid for it!"
Jiang Jue was not surprised by Xiao Hongchen's state, as the others in the room were also red-faced with excitement. In the recent past, Xiao Hongchen had been feeling very conflicted. He had always been called a once-in-a-century genius in the Sun Moon Empire, and he was proud of his martial soul with divine beast bloodline. However, after coming to the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, he discovered that Shrek Academy had three individuals with twin martial souls, and Jiang Jue, who was by his side, also had twin martial souls. Although he didn't say anything, his heart had already wavered a bit. Faced with the possibility of gaining a second martial soul from the 100,000-year soul beast embryo, he could no longer hold back.
"Xiao Hongchen, calm down."
Elder Ma, seeing Xiao Hongchen's excited state, couldn't help but advise him.
"Elder Ma, I can't and won't give up on this!"
Xiao Hongchen's tone was resolute. At the same time, he waved at Qing Yuan.
"I heard you say that we can use items as a discount here."
Qing Yuan's heart leaped with joy, but her expression remained unchanged as she smiled and replied, "Yes."
"Great. I have some soul tools here. Help me get an estimate of their value for the exchange."
As he spoke, Xiao Hongchen took out two spatial rings, both inlaid with star-like sapphires the size of a fingernail. The space inside was clearly not small. Before coming here, Jing Hongchen had given him a lot of money, but Xiao Hongchen was afraid he wouldn't be able to win the bid, so he decided to sell some soul tools to increase his confidence.
"Understood. Just leave it to me. I'll go down to estimate the value right away."
"Wait."
Just as Qing Yuan was about to take the two spatial rings, a voice interrupted her. It was Jiang Jue. He walked over to Xiao Hongchen and whispered a few words to him.
A smile appeared on Xiao Hongchen's face. He withdrew one of the two spatial rings he was holding, handed the other to Qing Yuan, and said, "Take these for an estimate first."
"Okay, I'll be right back."
Qing Yuan bowed slightly and left the room.
"Here. Remember to have Hall Master Hongchen return this to my master when you get back."
Jiang Jue handed the gold card to Xiao Hongchen.
"Don't worry. I approve of you as my brother-in-law." Xiao Hongchen clenched his fist, patted his chest, and said to Jiang Jue.
"Oh my! Brother, what are you saying?" Meng Hongchen said with a shy, feigned scolding.
Jiang Jue returned to the sofa, his gaze fixed on the 100,000-year soul beast embryo on the screen, his eyes profound. He lent the gold card to Xiao Hongchen mainly to foil the Star Luo Empire's plan. He knew that the empire was just waiting for Xiao Hongchen to sell some high-tech soul tools so they could study them. But with his interference, the soul tools Xiao Hongchen gave to Qing Yuan were all Tier 4 and below, and most were common ones. Jiang Jue believed that Xu Jiawei would be very pleased when he found out.
There was another reason for giving Xiao Hongchen the gold card: there was a huge mess coming, and Hall Master Hongchen would have to clean it up. Helping Xiao Hongchen now would be considered compensation to Hall Master Hongchen.
Sigh, I'm just too "kind"... Jiang Jue sighed inwardly.
However, with the appearance of the 100,000-year soul beast embryo, his future plans needed to change. If things continued as they were, this embryo might still end up in Huo Yuhao's hands. It wasn't that he didn't trust the Mingde Hall's protection mechanisms; it was just that the place was too unstable. In the other timeline, it was first tunneled by the Body Sect, and later, Huo Yuhao blew up the strategic reserve managed by Xu Guozhong, completely destroying it. Other factions only got better, but the Mingde Hall was constantly being victimized.
In VIP Room 1.
"Brother Emperor, there's a movement."
Xu Jiujiu, who had just been on stage, had already come here during the viewing period to meet with Xu Jiawei. There were only the two of them in the room.
"Oh~, has it begun?"
Xu Jiawei's eyes were slightly closed, and he gestured for Xu Jiujiu to continue.
"Yes, the target has taken the bait and is starting to sell us soul tools in exchange for enough cash. After we offered to reduce the handling fees for all Mingde Hall products to 10%, they provided us with a portion of Mingde Hall's soul tools for sale."
"Good! As soon as the exchange is complete, send this batch of soul tools to the research institute immediately."
Xu Jiawei opened his eyes and said with a smile. In his opinion, the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy was determined to win this, and whose financial resources could possibly compare to the Mingde Hall's? In Xu Jiawei's mind, the Mingde Hall was as rich as a nation.
"Don't forget, in three months, release a bounty for this embryo. The reward should be set at 100 million gold soul coins. Also, discreetly notify the Body Sect; I'm sure they will be interested."
"Yes, but you're getting more and more cunning, Brother Emperor."
Xu Jiujiu said with a light laugh.
"Sigh, if our Star Luo Empire were strong enough, why would I have to do this in secret?" Xu Jiawei sighed. Only because the nation's power was not strong enough did he have to resort to these petty tricks. If his Star Luo Empire were incredibly powerful, there would be no need for this. In this world, weakness is the original sin.
After comforting her brother for a few moments, Xu Jiujiu left the room because the auction was about to officially begin.
I will kill three birds with one stone. Mingde Hall, Body Sect, can you escape?
After Xu Jiujiu left, the lights in the room dimmed. Xu Jiawei's eyes were deep as he said in a low voice, his tone full of confidence, "I am sure this plan of mine is foolproof and flawless!"
(End of Chapter)