Chapter 152: Hardcore

Tang San's words were a great temptation to everyone, especially Ning Rongrong and the others; they had only just broken through the Thirty Level, and in two years they certainly could not raise their Soul Power Level to Forty Level.

Among the current Shrek Seven Monsters, only Dai Mubai belongs to the Four Ring Soul Ancestor.

As for the Immortal-quality Spirit Herb that Tang San obtained, it was given to him by Bai He.

Back then, Yang Wudi obtained several Immortal-quality Spirit Herbs and Ten-thousand-year Spirit Herbs from the Ice and Fire Dual-Aspect Eye, returned to his clan and boosted the clan's strength; at that moment Bai He came to him seeking financial help.

As a longtime friend, Yang Wudi naturally was not formal; he not only gave financial assistance but also presented an Immortal-quality Spirit Herb.

But Bai He did not let his clan use that Immortal-quality Spirit Herb; instead he gave it to Tang San.

Bai E met Tang San even earlier than the original timeline, accidentally learned Tang San's identity, but at that time the Min clan's situation was poor and could not provide Tang San with substantive help.

Having obtained the Immortal Herb, Tang San was not eager to consume it, but thought about how to share the Immortal Herb with his companions.

In the Shui Xin Zhi Di they acquired many Ten-thousand-year Spirit Herbs, which can be combined with the Immortal Herb, but they lacked the final key ingredient.

Ten-thousand-year Blood Essence is the most suitable, but the auction price will certainly be very high.

"San Ge, leave it to me; rest assured, I'll definitely get it for you," Ning Rongrong pledged, patting the chest.

"Since it's for everyone to use, we'll share the burden together when the time comes."

"Yeah, I've always used San Ge's, I feel embarrassed," Ma Hongjun said apologetically.

"It's fine, we're all companions."

Everyone thought the Ten-thousand-year Blood Essence was the most precious, unaware that the Immortal-quality Spirit Herb was actually the most valuable.

Of course, Tang San didn't explicitly emphasize that.

As the auction began, the price of Ten-thousand-year Blood Essence had already exceeded fifty thousand Gold Soul Coins.

Ning Rongrong joined the auction; she wasn't worried about Gold Soul Coins, as her status was tied to the Seven Treasure Glass Sect.

Ning Fengzhi watched Ning Rongrong's bidding with no sign of remorse, and couldn't help raising an eyebrow.

Others raised the price in increments of three thousand, but she started at ten thousand.

Such a lavish stance truly scared off many, and the major powers were after the finale Soul Bone, unwilling to spend huge amounts of Gold Soul Coins on this.

"Young lady, that's not how you call out a bid."

A middle-aged man couldn't help speaking first; he wore sect attire, surrounded by sect Elders and disciples.

They came from a Soul Master sect, a major force locally, but in Tiandou City they were at most a third‑tier force.

Accustomed to being imposing locally and always relying on their status, they were now retorted by a young woman and naturally felt indignant.

"I won't believe that everything in Tiandou City is beyond my reach?"

"What's up? If you're broke, just stay aside, you old rag‑like chicken feather," Ma Hongjun retorted bluntly.

"You brat, what are you saying?"

The middle‑aged man instantly exuded the pressure of a Soul Saint, attempting to bully them with his Soul Master realm.

At that moment, a cold snort made the middle‑aged man seem to plunge into an endless icy abyss.

"Hmph!"

A suffocating aura surged toward them; not even a mere Soul Saint, nor the Tianxiang Hu Yan Zhen in the private box, could escape the inexplicable oppression.

The aura from the titled Douluo Qiang Heng fell, and the entire auction fell eerily silent in an instant.

"It's Sword Grandfather arriving, Fatty, say it back to me," Ning Rongrong exclaimed excitedly.

"Alright."

Ma Hongjun's eyes lit up; he walked up to the middle‑aged man, pointed at his nose to mock him, and no one dared to intervene.

Only after Ma Hongjun ran out of words and sat back down did the terrifying aura slowly recede.

After that single uproar, none of the Soul Masters present dared to argue over the price.

The Shrek party who obtained the Ten‑thousand‑year Blood Essence looked extremely excited.

Tie Li, seeing the scene, couldn't help but think, indeed everything must be spoken for by strength.

The atmosphere in the hall was somewhat stalemated, but when the finale auction item rose onto the Pai Mai Tai, the mood revived.

Many Soul Masters attended the auction, knowing a Soul Bone was out of their reach, but seeing a Soul Bone with their own eyes made the trip worthwhile.

Too many Soul Masters go through life without ever having a chance to see a Soul Bone.

"I think everyone's purpose here is the final marquee auction item, so I won't waste any more words."

All eyes fell on the iron box before the auctioneer; as he opened it, a tempting light surged out, and many Soul Masters' gazes showed greed and longing.

"This Soul Bone comes from a ten‑year‑old white spirit beast, a head Soul Bone second only to the trunk bone."

The auction's roar rose and fell, and no one expected it to be a Ten‑thousand‑year Soul Bone.

"A Ten‑thousand‑year Soul Bone? It'll be hard to win it at auction."

"The white spirit beast is a mental‑type Soul Beast, and being a head Soul Bone, it should greatly boost spirit power."

"Better to drop it; a thousand‑year Soul Bone is still worth fighting for, but a Ten‑thousand‑year Soul Bone exceeds any reasonable value."

The auctioneer didn't stop the commotion, letting it linger for a good while before announcing the opening bid.

"Opening price: one hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins; each subsequent raise must be at least ten thousand Gold Soul Coins."

"I bid one hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins."

"I bid one hundred fifty thousand."

"……"

"I, the old man, bid three hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins."

A muffled, jar‑like voice echoed from the private box.

"Hu Yan Zhen, that old fellow, is at it again," Sword Douluo said.

Ning Fengzhi whispered to Ning Rongrong, telling her not to bid; he announced a higher price from within the box.

In the contest of wealth, the Seven Treasure Glass Sect feared no faction, the kind that could crush you with money.

No matter who wins the auction for a soul bone, they must have the strength to protect the soul bone.

During this time, Bai Baoshan first took Tie Li away from the auction; once the auction ends, even though this is Tiandou City, there is a great chance of conflict breaking out.

But it can't be said that they got nothing this time; with Bai Baoshan's support, Tie Li secured the eleventh auction item.

He submitted Gold Soul Coins at the auction's backstage and obtained the item.

It should be the fang of a special Soul Beast, and Tie Li thinks it can serve as a forging material.

But when they left the auction hall, several gazes fell upon them.

So they've been singled out?

Or were they already being watched during the auction?

Bai Baoshan led Tie Li to swiftly flee into the distance, but as a Defense-type Soul Master, his speed wasn't fast, and he was caught up with immediately.

A total of thirteen silhouettes surrounded the two of them completely.

(End of chapter)