Chapter 154: Tiandou Auction House

Xiao Wu spoke up: "Third Brother, why not take a compromise, just absorb a Qian-year Spirit Ring of a higher age."

"Although a Ten Thousand Year Spirit Ring represents a qualitative change compared to a Qian-year Spirit Ring, the difficulty of absorbing it doubles."

"You might as well absorb a Six-thousand-year Spirit Ring; it is relatively conservative while also ensuring a success rate."

Yu Xiaogang was truly afraid that Tang San would be stubborn, so he hurriedly followed her words, "Xiao San, just do as Xiao Wu says."

"A Six-thousand-year Spirit Ring is still an over-limit absorption, and it will be of no small help to you."

In the end, Tang San could not go against everyone and decided to absorb a Six-thousand-year Spirit Ring.

As for the source of the spirit ring, he would continue to look for animal-type Soul Beasts, just as Yu Xiaogang had said.

……

The next day.

In front of the Tiandou Auction House, heads were crowded together.

Every "Heaven"-grade auction was a grand event.

In this world lacking entertainment, such a big spectacle attracted city residents to flock there one after another.

Even the several nearby academies had declared a holiday because of it.

"There are too many people."

Chen Ping looked at the vast crowd in the distance and sighed deeply.

With so many people, it would be at least the afternoon by the time it was their turn, and by then, the auction would have long since started.

Feng Xiaotian had witnessed a few "Heaven"-grade auctions and understood the situation very well.

"Most people's assets are not enough to enter the auction house; they come here just to try their luck."

You must know, the auction house cares most about popularity; after the auction starts, if the seats are not full, they will lower the requirements and let some people in to fill the house.

As he spoke, he said apologetically: "Sorry Captain, Grandfather and the others have already arrived, and I must stay with my family along with Xiao Wu (Huo Wu) sister."

Wu Qi did not mind and let them leave.

Originally, Ning Fengzhi had invited Wu Qi and Ning Rongrong to stay by his side.

But he was refused by Wu Qi, and Ning Rongrong decided to follow behind the former, not staying with Ning Fengzhi.

After waiting for a moment, Dugu Bo sought them out.

Wu Qi waved his hand, signaling everyone to follow.

With the status of a Title Douluo, he could naturally sit in the top-tier private room of the auction house.

Thanks to him, Wu Qi and the others were also able to sit in the private room.

……

Once, when in Wuhun Cheng, Chen Ping had gone to the auction house to join in the fun, but this was his first time sitting in such a good spot.

The Red VIP Seat was on the second floor, built around the auction stage.

Looking at the auction stage close at hand, as well as the dense crowd of ordinary seats below, he silently clenched his fists.

This was the privilege brought by strength; he must become a powerhouse and enjoy preferential treatment everywhere in the future!

Of course, if his thoughts were known by Wu Qi, he would only be called childish and a nouveau riche.

You must know, many powerhouses are hidden in the world and never show their faces.

Dugu Bo's high profile recently was only to remove the label of "weakest Title Douluo."

……

It was not the first time everyone had contact with Dugu Bo; they had become familiar with him during their last training.

Sitting together today, they no longer had their previous nervousness and unease, but instead acted very naturally.

After taking their seats, Dugu Bo used voice transmission to inform Wu Qi: "Little guy, the auction house suffered heavy losses yesterday. If it weren't for Emperor Xueye wanting to save face and taking some treasures from the Heaven Dou Imperial Family treasury, today's auction might have been canceled."

This made Wu Qi even more curious.

According to the situation in the original timeline, Shi Nian indeed only had one soul bone on him, so where did the other stolen treasures go?

He was even more convinced that there must be others behind this. And among the lost auction items, there must be something they needed.

He asked in a low voice, "Has the loss list been checked?"

Dugu Bo nodded, then immediately shook his head.

Among the lost items was a Spirit System Soul Guidance Device.

This item came from a secret realm; because of its great age, there was some damage to the exterior. Since it hadn't been appraised by the auction house yet, no one knew how much efficacy it still had.

The only ones interested in this item would be Spirit System Spirit Masters, and judging from the environment at the scene, the identity of the perpetrator had already been determined.

The other lost items didn't reveal anything, so this list was not the focus of the investigation.

Wu Qi did not ask further.

Many things would not have a result, and since this matter had nothing to do with him, there was no need to get involved.

……

The "Heaven"-grade auction's start time was determined by the Red VIPs!

After about the time it takes to burn an incense stick, once all the Red VIPs had arrived, the auction officially began.

Anyway, there were few hard goods among the initial auction items, so missing them wouldn't be painful.

For a period after the auction began, people were still entering one after another.

On the auction stage, two senior auctioneers walked up, one male and one female.

After the opening remarks, only the female auctioneer remained to host the auction.

"Then, without further ado, let's bring out the first auction item."

Wu Qi and the others had limited funds; they had no chance to compete for the finale items, so ordinary items were the objects of their competition.

The first item was a storage Soul Guidance Device with fifteen cubic meters of internal space; its appearance looked average, like a filler item.

"Chen Ping doesn't have a Soul Guidance Device yet, does he?" As he spoke, Wu Qi raised his paddle, "Thirty thousand Gold Soul Coins!"

The female auctioneer exclaimed, "Wow, the Red Number Three VIP has actually made a move. Does anyone else wish to bid?"

Thirty thousand Gold Soul Coins was already the limit of that Soul Guidance Device's value; adding any more money would be foolish.

Furthermore, when a Red VIP bids on an insignificant little item, others will usually show some face.

Inside the private room, Chen Ping was flattered, "Boss, this is too expensive, there's really no need. The one-cubic-meter one I have in my hand is just fine."

Qiangu Changkong lightly patted his shoulder, "Chen Ping, we know your situation. If it's given to you, just take it. Why be so coy?"

As the auctioneer brought the gavel down, he immediately hurried to the backstage to pay and collect the goods.

He had nearly one million Gold Soul Coins in his hands; a mere fifty thousand Gold Soul Coins was completely pocket change.

"Boss, thank you." Chen Ping looked grateful.

Wu Qi shook his head, "You should thank Changkong instead; after all, he is the one paying."

After he finished speaking, it drew a burst of laughter from Ning Rongrong.

"Brother Wu Qi, for the next gemstone necklace, Rongrong wants it."

By having Ning Rongrong tag along, Wu Qi intended to utilize her special treasure-appraisal ability to pick up bargains at the auction.

At an auction of this level, although the probability of picking up a bargain was small, it was not non-existent.

After all, even "battle-hardened" treasure appraisers have times when they misjudge.

It was not as if there were no fakes at the auction, but if one was successfully bid on, the auction house would not provide a refund even if the fake was discovered afterward.

Of course, this concerned the reputation of the auction house, so under normal circumstances, they would not bring out fake goods.

Watching the VIP seats where Wu Qi and the others were located repeatedly bid on ordinary auction items, it caused quite a few guests to discuss it heatedly.

"What is the situation with this Number Three Red VIP? Are they here specifically to pick up ordinary auction items?"

Feng Xiaotian, who was in the Black VIP Seat, smiled bitterly and shook his head, "It seems the Captain and the others really are unconstrained by trifles."

Red VIP status represents a noble identity; apart from high-value auction items, they generally would not make a move on others.

Yet they were doing the opposite; out of a total of ten auction items that had appeared, half had been snapped up by them.

Feng Zhanglin couldn't help but ask, "Xiaotian, did you communicate with them beforehand? Don't end up having internal friction!"

(End of this chapter)