[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ancient-tears-bloodline":3,"chapter-ancient-tears-bloodline-ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-578":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Ancient Tears BloodLine",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1256506,1684,"Chapter 578 Part 2: Viper City's Auction","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-578",578,"\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From MC's perspective:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Auction:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"200,000, one time\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"200,000, second time\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Third time\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The auction goes to Miles' company,\" The presenter Billy said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that audience clapped their hands. Finally, they can see the next auction item. No one wants to see the auction go for long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right after, the two beautiful ladies took the item and handed it over to the next team. A few seconds later, they brought other items to the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The presenter Billy took a moment before saying, \"The next auction item is a favorite for warriors. It's a Grade- 4 Weapon. The double ax weapon. It's done by famous blacksmith Rick.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The basic price is 200,000 credit points,\" When Billy uttered these words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"220,000\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"230,000\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"240,000\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bidding began to heart once again. The bidders are starting to raise the price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>1st room:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is going nowhere,\" I muttered to myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Grade 4 weapon can be used by the Elite Warrior. But back in the academy everyone has it. Slowly, I'm starting to realize the reality of the civilians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ernest didn't make any comment but he kept looking at the auction item.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time went by,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the important items were sold as the time passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, the presenter Billy removes the cover. And there was a dark pill placed on the wooden box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that the audience was surprised for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The next item is the famous bitter pill. Specially made for the warriors who are interested in improving their physique.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The pill has an effect below the Elite Stage. Anyone above using it will have slight improvement,\" Billy said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The basic bid is 50,000 Credit points. Interested people can start the price,\" Billy added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"60,000\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A burly man seated below raised the price. Looking at his physique, anyone can tell that he is someone with brute strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"70,000\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"80,000\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"90,000\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"10,000\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The price starts to soar up again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the 1st room,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ernest, you can finish the bid,\" I turned towards Ernest and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ernest was surprised. Then he asked,\"Zack, are you buying it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that I nodded my head at him. He doesn't know that I'm a super elite warrior in body strength alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I want to try the effect of the bitter pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ernest seems fine. He didn't raise any more questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"15,000\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Presenter Billy said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If anyone wants to add on, they can do it,\" He added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that no one is willing to bid more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"15,000, one time\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"15,000, second time\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"20,000,\" Ernest said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gasp~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that everyone was gasping. Faces of the warriors who bid earlier turned ugly. Then everyone saw the voice coming from the V.I.P room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then everyone quieted down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmmm, why does it sound familiar?\" In the 2nd room, Kane's friend muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Kane closed his eyes and took a small nap. He instructed his friend to wake him up when a cleansing flower came up for the bidding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he didn't know what's going on outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The presenter Billy saw the response coming from the V.I.P area. He showed a big smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the rules is that he can't reveal his identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"20,000 asked by our V.I.P on the 1st room\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there anyone willing to ask further?\" Billy asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ernest has purposely increased the price. So that no one can think of raising by small amounts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This has sent a message to everyone. Even if someone bids, then they will increase the price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that no one is asking. Billy started to count.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"20,000, one time\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"20,000, second time\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"and\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"20,000, third time\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, the auction item goes to our V.I.P in the 1st room,\" Billy said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that two ladies came forward to receive the item. Then they will send it back to the customer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The staff brought the item to us. I received the wooden box and opened it. A dark pill was placed in it. I can already smell the scent of herbs..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After closing it, I asked,\"Shall we go back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you not interested in seeing what those guys have come for?\" Ernest asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought Zack would definitely be interested in seeing Kane Patrick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile appeared on my face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is no need to make unnecessary trouble. We can leave now,\" I said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that Ernest agreed. Then we left the room and walked to the office through the back door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manager Audrey was full of smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Zack, are you satisfied?\" In his office, the manager asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, I'm satisfied. But at the same time, I want to sell some monster cores,\" I said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are plenty of Class-4 monster cores in my hands. They barely raise my strength. Ever since, my body strength has become Super Elite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's demanding higher level monster cores. So low level monster cores barely produce blood energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other hand, Ernest frowned. Actually, the academy has a treasure hall where they can sell their collections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He doesn't understand why Zack is going.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manager Audrey's face has become even more bright. Zack Lockwood was a famous warrior. Everyone with little influence is aware that he is a lightning warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr.Zack, I'm glad that you can do business with us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can tell us your needs,\" The manager said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that, I responded with a smile before saying,\"Well, if your company gets any strange items, you can get it from me before placing it for auction, \" I replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Zack, don't worry. We will watch out for such items,\" The manager said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I brought the Class-4 Monster Cores outside. There are 10 cores.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Zack, you know Class-4 monster cores goes for less than 50,000\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But our auction house is ready to buy it for 50,000 each.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All for 500,000\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The manager said. Hearing that, I nodded my head in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The deal was better than I thought. I also know that the auction house is making connections with me. So they are ready to pay such a price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After getting paid, we bid goodbye to the auction house. Walking out of the auction house, Ernest couldn't help but ask,\"Zack, why didn't you go for our Treasure Hall?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Treasure Hall?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, I'm not here for money. But I'm hoping that they will find something,\" I replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ernest seemed to understand. Then he didn't raise any questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The falcon bird monster leaves the Viper city and flies towards the academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the back of the monster. Ernest and I start discussing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"2 days later, there will be a start of internal competition between the Factions,\" Ernest said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do we need to participate as well?\" I asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ernest looked at me strangely before saying,\"As we are smaller in numbers. We don't have to participate. But what if someone challenges you, are you going to agree?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that I shook my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before coming to the academy, the teacher said that I will study here for 2 years. But now looking at the changes. Especially after hearing Jonathan's words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I think I will leave the academy after the year -end competition. If not for the year end competition, he would have taken me right away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, I think Jonathan has a separate mission as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other hand, Ernest is reading an online post.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>2 hours later,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The falcon bird monster entered back the academy space and softly landed on the platform in the transit area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When we walked out of the place. I saw that Ernest's expression is weird.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened?\" I asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is constantly looking at online posts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ernest's expression was solemn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zack, important news. The internal competition is going to be huge. I never expected everyone to end their retreat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not only the genius elite warriors are coming back. Even those who are super elite are also going to be present,\" Ernest said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My eyes flickered. For a long time, I have heard there are strong warriors practicing secrets. Are they coming back? A faint smile appeared on my face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looks like the event won't be boring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zack, why are you smiling?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know what it means?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone will target you, especially those guys from the Flame and Metal Faction,\" Ernest said in a solemn tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm looking forward to it,\" I replied without showing much expression on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ernest was shocked. Then he realized Zack has no rival in the same stage. Maybe that's why he is confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zack, I know you are invisible in the same stage. But those Super Elite Warriors might target you. You have to be careful of them also,\" Ernest said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that I nodded at him. Then we parted ways after reaching the dormitory. Soon, I reached my room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After entering inside, I closed the door and walked to the training room. I can't wait to consume the bitter pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I sat down cross-legged on the ground. I took the wooden box from the storage bracelet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After removing the cover, I took the dark pill and swallowed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kane Patrick successfully bought the Yellow Cleansing Flower. Which was the special auction item placed at last.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After buying the item, Kane Patric is ready to leave the auction house.\u003C\u002Fp>",1545,"2026-06-05T15:56:53.483Z",1,"novelbin.me","a183b4ca317641276fdea983bb9c5594c186f34b000d9d58a0144a3863406276","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-579","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-577",1498,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fancient-tears-bloodline-cover.jpg"]