Chapter 95

Huh?

This woman came too?

Tomorrow is the Martial Exam; this woman isn't returning to the Sakura Country, and she still has time to wander around the Dragon Kingdom?

Because of suspicion, Shang Shang Yana went to the backstage to help.

Li Yao looked around boredly, while Qin Qin Yue ate snacks on the side.

After a while, Li Yao checked the time, then nodded to the host in front.

The host was an experienced equipment appraiser from the Qin family; seeing the boss's look, he understood and picked up the microphone:

"Ahem!"

"This Silver Wolf auction officially begins!"

Almost the moment the voice fell—

"Since that's the case—"

"Then our Yang Family Dingming auction will begin as well."

The Yang family host was an old man over fifty; looking at Li Yao sitting off-stage, he said provocatively.

"Hiss! The Yang family doesn't want the Silver Wolf Guild to survive at all!"

"Everything is about comparison. If the Yang family really does as they said—matching every item at the Silver Wolf auction with one of higher quality—then the Silver Wolf auction won't be able to sell a single thing!"

"Tsk tsk, I heard that hosting an auction on the Star Net isn't cheap. The Silver Wolf Guild is going to lose everything this time!"

Even on the side of the Silver Wolf auction, some professionals began to whisper.

"When did Li Yao provoke the Yang family again?"

"I don't know, but with the Yang family's capabilities, they really might be able to pull it off!"

"Exactly. As the Star Net managers for Sangyu City, they have a massive amount of resources at their disposal; they are simply not on the same level as a rookie like Li Yao."

"I think Li Yao is really in trouble this time. Trying to host an auction in Sangyu City while offending the Yang family—isn't that just asking for trouble? I don't know why my grandfather made me come here; isn't this a waste of time?"

At this moment, the host raised a hand to signal for silence, then spoke in a clear voice:

"The first item of the first phase is a level 25 weapon."

A two-meter-long heavy hammer, placed in a special display case, was carried onto the stage by four attendants.

"The Man-Butcher Decimation Hammer, Platinum-grade equipment!"

The host introduced it: "Dropped from a Purgatory-level dungeon, its base attribute bonuses are entirely focused on Strength. It is absolutely the most suitable weapon for a Berserker-type profession!"

"The equipment's attached effects are as follows:"

On the large screen, one of the attributes of the Man-Butcher Decimation Hammer appeared.

"I cannot show the other attributes, as a form of privacy protection for the buyer, but I can guarantee that the other two attributes are absolutely no weaker than this one!"

"There is no starting bid. We do not accept Dragon Coin transactions; it can only be traded for other items. Who it is traded to is entirely up to our boss!"

Silence. A deathly silence.

The moment the Man-Butcher Decimation Hammer was brought out, everyone stood there as if petrified, mouths slightly agape, eyes wide and staring blankly.

A Platinum-grade piece of equipment right off the bat?

And a Platinum piece from a Purgatory-level dungeon at that?

Just revealing one attribute was enough to leave them dizzy and reeling.

At this moment, only one thought occupied their minds.

How could there be such powerful equipment in this world?

It wasn't just the ordinary professionals; even the children of the great families on the Silver Wolf auction side were staring fixedly at the big screen.

You have to understand:

A Platinum-grade piece of equipment is already equal in value to an A-rank skill; it is a benchmark for judging the strength of a professional.

As long as you possess one, you can be called a powerhouse among your peers.

Two pieces, and you are a top-tier powerhouse.

Even for these children of great families, most only have one or two pieces of Platinum-grade equipment on them.

Only those from top-tier clans like Shang Shang Zijin or Qin Qin Xuehou, who are themselves SS-rank professionals, have the qualifications to be fully equipped in Platinum gear.

More importantly:

This piece of equipment was produced in a Purgatory-level dungeon, with attributes far exceeding other Platinum-grade equipment; calling it a "top-tier item" is no exaggeration!

The level is exactly capped at 25, the limit for the Martial Exam.

Bringing it out for trade at this exact juncture is simply an unbeatable move!

As long as they can use it, these great-family professionals will absolutely spare no cost to get their hands on it!

Even Zhang Zhang Yucheng was staring at the front desk with a face full of surprise.

However, his focus was different from the others.

This hammer was produced in a Purgatory-level dungeon?

Why does it look a bit like the weapon held by the boss on the tenth floor of the Tower of Heaven?

Zhang Zhang Yucheng's eyes narrowed.

No!

It's not just like it; it is that very hammer!

His second advancement mission didn't take place in the Tower of Heaven, but he had also challenged the Tower of Heaven, fighting his way through until he was finally stopped at the tenth floor.

Li Yao cleared the tenth floor?

A stormy sea surged in Zhang Zhang Yucheng's heart.

The only prodigy in the Dragon Kingdom this year to clear the tenth floor is actually Li Yao?!

On the other side:

"How about it, Bai Yu? Is the item Li Yao is auctioning worth buying?"

Kujo Mise asked proudly, crossing her legs and leaning back lazily in her seat.

"Absolutely worth it!" Bai Yu was now completely convinced by his young lady.

Such equipment, as long as it can be obtained, is equivalent to having one foot across the threshold of a top-tier academy.

The Kujo family has countless members; if handed to any trusted subordinate to cultivate, they would become a powerhouse capable of standing on their own in the future.

Buy it, it must be bought!

If even Bai Yu had this thought, there was no need to mention the others.

Only one person had a face as black as coal.

This brat must be doing this on purpose!

Bringing out this piece of equipment as the very first item!

Yan Yan Lingtian stared at Li Yao with vengeful eyes.

This Man-Butcher Decimation Hammer was perfectly compatible with his profession, 【Mountain-Sea Heavy Cavalry】!

It was also the weapon the family head had specifically told him to purchase.

Now that he was attending the Yang family's auction, he had originally planned to wait for Li Yao to auction off other equipment first.

Under the Yang family's suppression, Li Yao would definitely not be able to sell a single thing.

At that point, he would come out, say a few words, and "bestow" charity upon the other party, forcing the brat to sell it to him at a low price.

As a result, this brat didn't play by the rules and brought it out as the very first item.

For a moment, Yan Yan Lingtian fell into a dilemma.

Bid, and lose face.

Don't bid, and he couldn't bear to let it go.

Damn it!

At this moment, the host spoke at the right time.

"Then, please place your bids."

"Wait."

Li Yao suddenly said with a smile: "Sorry everyone, let me interrupt. We are not completely refusing Dragon Coin transactions."

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"As long as the equipment or item you bring out is something I need, and the difference in value between the two is not significant, you can make up the difference with Dragon Coins."