Chapter 46: Speculation
"Looks like our previous guesses were correct. The Star Dou Auction House must know the location of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye."
Yan Shaozhe's thoughts gradually solidified as he saw the familiar immortal herb ahead.
After all, the Star Dou Auction House had brought out two immortal herbs that were once found in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye.
A hint of worry appeared in his eyes. Had the Star Dou Auction House truly gotten control over the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye, something Shrek Academy had been searching for years?
"Sigh."
Mu Lao sighed deeply, his face full of helplessness and loss.
For years, Shrek Academy had been dedicated to finding the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye, hoping to use the herbs found there to increase their disciples' strength.
But unexpectedly, these precious immortal herbs appeared at the Star Dou Auction House, and the academy could only watch helplessly.
His heart was filled with regret, but he also understood that in the face of reality, they had no choice but to accept this cruel truth.
"Another immortal herb, and it's the Wonder Mushroom Chrysanthemum?"
Sitting behind Mu Lao, Huo Yuhao saw the immortal herb and also wore a shocked expression.
Soon, a complex look appeared on his face, and his gaze unconsciously turned to the Dai family of the Star Luo Empire.
Looking at that familiar figure, a hint of hatred appeared in his eyes.
His past experiences had left him with an unspeakable resentment toward the Dai family.
At the same time, a faint mental energy spread around him, an unconscious reaction to his emotional turmoil.
"Yuhao, what's wrong?"
Wang Dong'er, sitting next to Huo Yuhao, immediately became concerned upon seeing his strange state.
"I'm fine."
After a while, Huo Yuhao gradually calmed his complex emotions. He knew his current strength was still too weak, and in this world where the strong prevailed, impulsiveness would only bring more trouble.
He had to keep a low profile and focus on training, accumulating power. One day, he would take revenge for his mother. He clenched his fists in silence.
"Do you think the Star Dou Auction House has found the location of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye?"
Tang Ya, the leader of the Tang Sect, looked puzzled.
She felt a bit disappointed. The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye had once been an important treasure of the Tang Sect, but now it was in the hands of the Star Dou Auction House, which pained her greatly.
As time passed, the Tang Sect's strength had gradually diminished, and it was now almost extinct, no longer capable of guarding the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye's immortal herbs.
Furthermore, after Tang Sect's ancestor, Tang San, ascended to the divine realm, he left no specific location for the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye in the sect. He had only said that the lucky person would eventually find it.
Tang Ya couldn't help but lament the whims of fate, and she was also full of curiosity and doubt about the origins and intentions of the Star Dou Auction House.
Sitting beside Tang Ya, Bei Bei fell into a rare silence.
After all, the Tang Sect had spent countless manpower, material, and time in search of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye.
However, the newly risen Star Dou Auction House had accurately located the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye, which was incredibly strange and perplexing.
"Could it be that the Qiluo Tulip and Wonder Mushroom Chrysanthemum that the Star Dou Auction House presented weren't obtained from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye?"
Bei Bei's eyes gleamed with intelligence, and a sudden flash of insight gave birth to a bold guess in his mind.
Douluo Continent was vast and boundless—who could say for sure that there weren't other mysterious places capable of growing immortal herbs besides the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye?
"Impossible."
Tang Ya immediately refuted, her posture straightening as her hands folded before her, her expression serious.
"According to the information left by our ancestor Tang San, there is only one place on Douluo Continent capable of producing such extraordinary immortal herbs—the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye."
She gently shook her head, her eyes showing respect and trust for the ancestors.
"If such herbs could truly grow elsewhere, how could they have remained undiscovered in all these thousands of years?"
"That's true."
Bei Bei murmured softly, nodding slightly, a thoughtful expression on his face.
What Tang Ya said made sense. For thousands of years, the powerful soul masters of Douluo Continent had searched everywhere but had never heard of such magical herbs being found elsewhere.
"This auction item, like the previous one—the Qiluo Tulip—is also a rare immortal herb."
As Jiang Li's voice rang out, the entire auction hall erupted in excitement, with everyone's eyes fixed on the stage, their expressions a mix of shock and anticipation.
"I'm sure everyone is not unfamiliar with the name of this herb. Ten thousand years ago, one of the Shrek Seven Devils, Dai Mubai, became a god by consuming the Wonder Mushroom Chrysanthemum, making a huge leap in his strength and talent!"
Jiang Li vividly told the story, as if bringing the legendary history from ten thousand years ago back to life before everyone's eyes.
"As for the Wonder Mushroom Chrysanthemum's magical effects, it enhances the body and strength, promotes the flow of energy throughout the body, strengthens the body's resistance, and improves its defensive capabilities. It can also help soul masters increase their soul power and break through bottlenecks, enhancing all attributes and making cultivation more effective. It is especially suitable for soul masters with immense soul power and a dominant martial spirit."
Jiang Li stood to the side, watching as confusion in the eyes of the audience slowly turned into shock.
After all, the reputation of the Shrek Seven Devils from ten thousand years ago was legendary. Their stories were passed down through generations and were a source of faith and aspiration for many soul masters.
No one had expected the Star Dou Auction House to offer another herb as precious as the Qiluo Tulip.
This news hit the auction hall like a bombshell, leaving everyone in awe and disbelief.
"The effect of the Wonder Mushroom Chrysanthemum is no less than the Qiluo Tulip we just auctioned."
"The starting bid is also 10 million gold soul coins, and each increase must be no less than 1 million gold soul coins. The auction officially begins now!"
As Jiang Li's gavel fell, the auction hall instantly filled with a tense and intense atmosphere.
"10 million gold soul coins!"
Without hesitation, Dai Hao from the Dai family raised his bidding paddle.
Other top factions observed Dai Hao's early bid with thoughtful expressions.
Ten thousand years ago, Dai Mubai, the ancestor of the Dai family, had benefited greatly from consuming the Wonder Mushroom Chrysanthemum. His story was still fresh in people's memories.
Now, with the Wonder Mushroom Chrysanthemum back in the world, it seemed that the Dai family wanted to use it to elevate their family's strength.
However, for some of the Dai family's adversaries, the situation was completely different.
They were not willing to see the Dai family grow stronger with the Wonder Mushroom Chrysanthemum, which could threaten their own faction's position.
Thus, they wasted no time joining the fierce competition.
In their hearts, they all shared one belief: they could not let the Dai family win this Wonder Mushroom Chrysanthemum!
"13 million gold soul coins!"
A powerful soul douluo from the Douling Empire shouted, raising his paddle high, as if declaring his determination to everyone.
This time, Shrek Academy did not compete. They sat calmly, watching the developments unfold with quiet expressions.
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