Chapter 96

"Finally, before everyone bids, I want to see the Yang family's lots first."

As he spoke, Li Yao's mouth curled into a playful sneer, and he looked at the Yang family host with a smile.

"After all, they said that for every piece of equipment we Silver Wolf put up, they would put up a higher quality one."

"Dark Gold-grade equipment, take it out."

"Or rather, do you have any?"

These days, the Yang family had been targeting him everywhere, and Li Yao had been watching it all.

Li Yao was never a good person.

The Yang family didn't want his auction to continue—

Then he would absolutely not give the Yang family any chance to fish in troubled waters!

Once these words were spoken—

Everyone at the scene looked at the old man from the Yang family.

The old man sneered disdainfully.

The Yang family had long anticipated that Li Yao could bring out Platinum-grade equipment.

After all, Li Yao had cleared the Purgatory-level Primal Dungeon.

There would always be equipment he didn't use.

In their assumptions, Li Yao could probably bring out two pieces of Platinum-grade equipment and one A-grade skill book.

They definitely didn't have Dark Gold-grade equipment, and even if they did, they couldn't possibly take it out.

The Yang family old man, who was the cousin of the Yang family head—

Yang Yang Jianliang cleared his throat and said with a smile:

"We don't have Dark Gold-grade equipment in the Yang family, and I believe none of you here would believe that Dark Gold-grade equipment would appear at an auction so casually."

"But our Yang family's first lot will definitely not be worse than this piece of Platinum-grade equipment!"

"And it will definitely be something the Silver Wolf auction cannot bring out!"

"The Yang family is this confident? That’s Platinum-grade equipment!"

"It’s not impossible. The Yang family is the largest equipment merchant in Sangyu City; what kind of gear don't they have?"

Yang Yang Jianliang did not bring out the auction item, but instead continued with a smile.

"Everyone, don't be anxious. Our Yang family holds auctions frequently. We won't be like some people who, for the sake of face, put their best equipment up as the first item. The items that follow will only get better."

As he spoke, he looked toward the guests on the Silver Wolf Auction side.

"If anyone wants to bid on our Yang family's items, we welcome you all the same!"

Yang Yang Jianliang had no intention of revealing the auction item yet; he crossed his arms and smiled, sizing up Li Yao’s side.

"This old geezer is so infuriating!"

Qin Qin Yue pouted, looking indignant.

"Not only are they throwing shade at us, they want us to auction first."

"He’s saying their items are better than ours, so even if our guests want the Man-Butcher Decimation Hammer, they’ll hold back, wanting to save their resources for the items coming later!"

"So, do you also think his items are better than ours?"

Li Yao asked with a light smile.

"How could that be!" Qin Qin Yue tilted her head, saying proudly, "The Man-Butcher Decimation Hammer is absolutely in the top tier of Platinum-grade!"

"There you have it. To be better than that, it would have to be Dark Gold-grade equipment or an S-rank skill!" Li Yao narrowed his eyes slightly.

He looked at Yang Yang Jianliang on the stage, a dangerous glint in his eyes.

"I’ve looked at the auctions the Yang family held in the past. A-rank skill books were their grand finales. Even if they had an S-rank skill book, they would keep it for the very end; they wouldn't bring it out this early."

Generally, auctions place the best items in the penultimate spot as the grand finale.

The first item is usually just a gimmick.

It will be good, but not the best.

The Man-Butcher Decimation Hammer occupied exactly that position among the items Li Yao had prepared.

Above it, there were still several S-rank skill books and Dark Gold-grade equipment!

This was the confidence Li Yao had to not fear the opponent.

Qin Qin Yue asked at this moment: "You mean they’ll bring out A-rank skill books?"

Li Yao shook his head: "No, everyone isn't stupid. Ordinary A-rank skills won't be as precious as this hammer."

Qin Qin Yue reached out and tapped her chin, pondering for a moment.

"Then they’re winning by quantity?"

"Exactly."

Qin Qin Yue and Li Yao looked at each other, both seeing a hint of mockery in the other's eyes.

Because no ordinary professionals were participating in the auction,

Li Yao had prepared to sell those low-level pieces of equipment in bundles.

While maintaining high quality, the quantity was also sufficient.

The opponent doing this was undoubtedly shooting themselves in the foot!

Li Yao leaned close to Qin Qin Yue’s ear and whispered: "Go to the back and adjust that batch of Silver-grade equipment to be the second item auctioned."

The hot breath hit her earlobe, and Qin Qin Yue blushed uncontrollably.

"Okay, okay!" She finished speaking and darted away from her seat, running toward the back.

Watching her actions, Li Yao felt a bit bewildered.

Not thinking much of it, he said: "Let the auction begin!"

Qin Qin Xuehou was already impatient: "A top-tier Level 25 Platinum-grade Summoner's staff. Summoner equipment isn't as valuable as Warrior-class gear, so I can make up the difference!"

He used a blade himself, but he had a clansman who used a hammer, so he was determined to get this Man-Butcher Decimation Hammer.

"An A-rank Summoning skill book, I can make up the difference!"

"A Level 20 Platinum-grade magic belt, plus a Gold-grade Level 25 magic helmet with damage bonuses!"

"A bottle of S-rank Spirit Potion, can permanently increase Spirit attribute by 20!"

"A piece of..."

Several professionals spoke up one after another.

If not for what Yang Yang Jianliang had said, there would surely have been more bidders.

But Li Yao didn't ask for much, only what he needed.

Having these was enough.

For a time, all sorts of top-tier equipment and rare items emerged one after another.

The ordinary professionals at the Yang family auction had never seen such a scene.

Any single piece of equipment was something they dreamed of owning.

Now, it was as if it were free, and people were even competing by offering to make up the difference.

They were left speechless, cold sweat trickling down their foreheads.

This was the auction held by "hicks," as the Yang family put it?

Then what did that make them?

Frogs at the bottom of a well who had never seen the world?

However,

At this moment, they didn't feel any regret.

After all, they couldn't afford Platinum-grade equipment even if they sold themselves; it was better to attend the Yang family auction.

The host organized the bid information and handed it to Li Yao.

After looking through it himself, Li Yao decided to choose Qin Qin Xuehou's Platinum-grade staff.

It had an attribute extremely suitable for him, which could be sacrificed and inherited onto his longsword.

Li Yao nodded at the host, signaling to trade with Number 18.

And just at this moment,

A cold voice rang out.

"Are you all done bidding?"