Tonight's auction, being a special for soul tools, indeed had many good things. The vast majority were soul tools from level three to level five. Perhaps instigated by the beautiful female auctioneer, Wang Yan frequently made moves, actually purchasing more than a dozen soul tools with his own power, which he distributed among the members of Shrek.
It wasn't until the hostess pushed up the second-to-last auction item that Huo Yuhao leisurely awoke from his meditation.
From the shape of the covering cloth, one could tell that the volume of this auction item was not large. The covering cloth was almost sticking to the trolley.
Qing Ya held the sound-amplifying soul tool and walked to the front of the trolley, revealing a professional smile. "This auction item, I believe that all the distinguished guests present who have a deep research in soul tools must be very familiar with it. It is also something that often appears at soul tool auctions. It has a fun name, called: Milk Bottle."
Huo Yuhao stroked his chin. Although this thing was of no use to him, there was no guarantee that there would be times when he was not by his partners' side. For example, Wu Feng and the others would need this kind of recharging soul tool.
Receiving Huo Yuhao's signal, a wicked smile that was out of place appeared on Ning Tian's heroic face. It had been a long, long time since she had smashed people with money...
Among the three great empires of the original Douluo Continent, which faction was the richest? That would surely be the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, which had been passed down to this day and was skilled in business!
In the process of the various participating teams conversing, the price of this level-four Milk Bottle had already rushed to eleven thousand gold soul coins.
A thing like a Milk Bottle was never a worry to sell at an auction, no matter what level it was. Because this thing was indeed practical. It could be said to be a must-have for high-level soul tool masters, and now even soul masters were very willing to equip it.
Although this kind of recharging soul tool almost always appeared at every auction, because its production was difficult, the speed at which soul tool masters produced it could never keep up with the demand. The price was naturally pushed higher and higher, to the point that the Milk Bottle had now become one of the most sought-after soul tools.
"Twenty thousand," Wang Yan made an offer, and once again used a high price to suppress the passion of all the bidders.
Because he had already made a move many times before, almost every time using absolute financial power to suppress others from raising the price too high, after he made a move again, the vast majority of bidders withdrew from the competition.
Of course, there were still some who were unwilling. After all, the actual price of this level-four Milk Bottle was around twenty thousand gold soul coins.
"Fifty thousand."
Just then, a young and tender voice sounded from the second row of seats. Ning Tian had made a move.
Wang Yan's face immediately became a little unnatural. He followed, "Sixty thousand."
"Eighty thousand!" Ning Tian continued to raise the price with a grin.
At this, the entire venue instantly became quiet again. This price was already four times the actual price.
"Sorry! Being rich really means you can do whatever you want," Ning Tian, who was already unhappy with these people from Shrek because of Huo Yuhao being put on a wanted list, directly said, striking a blow.
"One hundred thousand!" Wang Yan's face had already clearly become ugly. Beside him, Yan Shaozhe was looking at the speaking Ning Tian with a thoughtful expression.
After this series of auctions, the gaze of the auctioneer Qing Ya as she looked at Wang Yan had clearly changed from an initial professional smile to one of eagerness. No one dislikes a big spender, what's more, Wang Yan's voice did not sound old. Although he wore a mask, the scholarly aura on his body still naturally flowed out.
"Alright, let them have it," Huo Yuhao patted Ning Tian's shoulder and said, shaking his head.
The other party is swiping a credit certificate. No matter how much money it is, the academy will naturally foot the bill. What's more, he could feel Yan Shaozhe's aura. To rashly go against them is not a wise move.
"One hundred thousand once, one hundred thousand twice, one hundred thousand gold soul coins three times! Sold!"
Perhaps it was to give Wang Yan a good impression, but the speed at which the auctioneer Qing Ya brought down the gavel was exceptionally fast. The Milk Bottle was finally obtained.
"Yuhao, that's a good thing!" Ning Tian was somewhat puzzled. For her to spend a mere hundred thousand, or a million, gold soul coins was nothing.
"It was just a matter of convenience. If we can buy it, we buy it. There's no need to fight over a piece of trash," what Huo Yuhao said was not false. This thing had a new generation of research products over on the Sun Moon Empire's side. There was no need to get angry with Shrek over a low-level piece of trash.
Casting an apologetic look in Ning Tian's direction first, Qing Ya unhurriedly began to auction the last item.
She pushed the cart off the stage and walked to the very front of the auction stage. Her pretty face was slightly flushed. She lowered her voice a few degrees and said, "Distinguished guests, our mysterious grand prize is about to make its debut. This is also the last auction item of tonight. Originally, it should not have appeared here. But in order to thank all the distinguished guests for their long-term support of Starlight, after obtaining the permission of our auction house's chief auctioneer, this auction item was specially added. Although its price is very high, I believe that every person who truly understands it will feel that it is worth the price. Now, will our hostess please bring up this mysterious grand prize."
The trolley slowly came up from one side of the auction stage. Unlike the previous auction items, this time, not only had the trolley become larger, but the color of the covering cloth on it had also been changed to a gaudy, great red.
Everything in this Starlight Auction House was related to color. Gold was the most noble, followed by the same red as a hundred-thousand-year soul ring.
Seeing this grand prize, Huo Yuhao couldn't help but slowly sit up straight. Although he already had a piece, it was a very small part that the stingy Di Tian had robbed from the Golden Tortoise. It had also smoothly allowed him to evolve from a semi-life affinity physique to a true life affinity physique.
On the stage, the auctioneer Qing Ya had already begun her introduction. What was being auctioned was precisely that vicious blade that backlashed against its master, the Soul-Devouring.
That's right. This carving knife was precisely the one ranked ninety-ninth among the listed carving knives, the Soul-Devouring Carving Knife, known as the vicious blade.
"The Soul-Devouring Carving Knife already has a history of over three thousand years. Three thousand years ago, it appeared in the Sun Moon Empire. Its creator was a stunningly talented soul tool master. This soul tool master was said to have finally reached a cultivation of level nine. And, he was not just a soul tool master, but also a soul master, a terrifying evil soul master. As early as three thousand years ago, he had once brought a rain of blood and a wind of gore to the continent..."
Hearing this, the bidders in the venue had all quieted down. The faces of many people also became grave.
Continuing to listen to Qing Ya's long introduction, only then did everyone understand why a listed carving knife would appear at this level-four auction. Many people who were originally rubbing their palms together now remained silent.
As a listed carving knife, the price of this Soul-Devouring would absolutely not be too low. But no matter how good a listed carving knife was, how could it be compared to life! To buy it back at a high price and not be able to use it, and even suffer a backlash from its holder—wouldn't that be courting death? Moreover, this was after all just a level-four auction. The people who came to participate were not so rich. Therefore, many people's hearts appeared hesitant.
Among the members of Shrek, He Caitou was the one who knew the goods. After he explained the dangerous degree of this carving knife to everyone, even Wang Yan had to give up on it. Because this time, there was no Huo Gua among them who could subdue the vicious spirit.
"The Soul-Devouring Carving Knife, starting bid one hundred thousand gold soul coins. Each bid increase must not be less than five thousand gold soul coins. All distinguished guests may begin bidding," Qing Ya said with a smile on her face. In fact, she was not excited at all right now. With her nearly ten years of experience as an auctioneer, she could tell from the reaction below that this vicious Soul-Devouring blade would probably go unsold again.
The original novel recorded that the history of this vicious Soul-Devouring blade could be completely described with the word "brutal." Including its creator, up to now, no one who had obtained it had ever lived for more than ten years. Therefore, although it had a history of over three thousand years, it had been sealed away for the vast majority of the time.
If it goes unsold, it goes unsold... Originally, Qing Ya had not placed too much hope on this carving knife.
Just then, suddenly, a somewhat lazy-sounding voice sounded from below the stage. "Three hundred thousand gold soul coins."
Qing Ya was stunned for a moment. This was the first time someone had made a bid for the vicious Soul-Devouring blade since it had appeared at the Starlight Auction House! After a brief moment of surprise, her entire person was filled with pleasant surprise. One must know, a one percent commission was one thousand gold soul coins! Even if spent lavishly, it was enough to spend for several years.
It was already very good for Qing Ya to get a few dozen to a hundred gold soul coins from hosting one auction. After all, she was still just a purple-level auctioneer. To be able to auction off the vicious Soul-Devouring blade, perhaps she could be promoted to the black level and host higher-level auctions. For a time, Qing Ya was so pleasantly surprised that she forgot to speak.
The person who had spoken was none other than Huo Yuhao. He remembered that the acquisition price of this carving knife in the original novel was three hundred thousand gold coins. Therefore, upholding the principle that neither party would suffer a loss, he had bid three hundred thousand.
For Qing Ya, who was responsible for the auction, this was undoubtedly the sound of heaven!
She had even thought that someone might take it away at the lowest price of one hundred thousand gold soul coins. She had never expected this person to raise the price to the original acquisition price the moment he opened his mouth. This way, not only would the carving knife not go unsold, but it would also allow their auction house to break even!
Regarding Huo Yuhao's bid, Xie Huanyue and the others would not have any questions at all. After getting along for so long, they knew that Huo Yuhao had hidden many skills. How could a mere vicious blade cause trouble for him?
Sometimes, absolute trust in a partner was more precious than worried doubts.
With this Life Carving Knife, unless they encountered the great change of the Snow Empress in the original novel, this wisp of Electrolux's divine sense could be said to be completely settled.
"Three hundred thousand gold soul coins, going once," in her excitement, Qing Ya began the final three calls, at the same time hoping that someone else could continue to raise the price on this basis.
"Three hundred thousand, going twice."
"Three hundred thousand, going three times! Sold!"
"Bang." The auction gavel fell, also announcing that this peerless vicious blade had officially fallen into Huo Yuhao's hands.
Seeing that he had finally won the bid for this vicious Soul-Devouring blade, Huo Yuhao also let out a big sigh of relief, a look of joy on his face.
Xie Huanyue's large eyes were filled with great curiosity. He leaned over and asked in a low voice, "Yuhao, this little knife you bought, what's its use?"
Huo Yuhao smiled mysteriously. He naturally did not dislike having too many good things. Setting aside the help of the Life Gold to his physique, it was also a great helper for him to make the core formation of his soul tools in the future.
"Fatty, I'll give you a surprise in a moment."