Chapter 278 Mo Tianxing
Then, with a low sound of metallic friction, the floor of the auction platform slowly cracked, revealing a staircase leading to the underground, attracting the attention of everyone present.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Mo Tianxing slowly walked out of the passage. The powerful aura emanating from him made the entire hall quiet in an instant.
"Dear friends, my name is Mo Tianxing. I believe many of you here have heard of me. Today, our Black Emperor Sect is fortunate to host this auction. As the sect leader, I would like to thank you all for coming." Mo Tianxing's voice was calm and powerful. His eyes slowly swept across the venue, and his smile and voice echoed in the venue.
Mo Tianxing's opening remarks caused some people in the VIP seats to chuckle, and the atmosphere seemed very lively.
As an old power in the Black Horn Region, the Black Emperor Sect had deep roots and had made extensive connections over the years. Mo Tianxing himself also had friends all over the world, and had more or less friendships with many of the powerful people present.
As the laughter rang out, Mo Tianxing also smiled. His eyes swept around the venue and finally stopped at the second-floor box where Xiao Ling and the others were.
"I know everyone has been looking forward to today's auction for a long time, so I won't say any more polite words." Mo Tianxing said with a faint smile, his voice echoing in the venue so that everyone could hear it clearly.
Under the gazes of many people, Mo Tianxing smiled with a hint of seriousness: "However, I still want to remind everyone that everyone should be aware of the rules of the auction. Today, I am personally here, in front of so many people, I want to say one thing, if anyone dares to make trouble here, I guarantee that he will regret it!"
The warning from a Dou Zong master naturally carries a lot of weight.
Mo Tianxing's cold words echoed in the auction hall, and the originally noisy hall suddenly became silent. Even those who were always bold and daring, under Mo Tianxing's emotionless gaze, couldn't help but put away some of their evil intentions, and their faces changed slightly.
The experts in the VIP box were still talking and laughing on the surface, chatting with their entourage, and seemed to take Mo Tianxing's warning lightly. But anyone with a discerning eye could see that they were just trying to keep up appearances and didn't want to lose their status in front of everyone.
In fact, in this huge auction venue, the number of people who dared to openly challenge the Black Emperor Sect could probably be counted on one hand. Mo Tianxing's intimidation was enough to make most people think twice before acting.
"Haha, I know you all can't wait, so I won't take up any more of your time. So, let's get straight to the point."
Mo Tianxing smiled slightly on the stage, bowed, and then slowly retreated behind the scenes. His goal had been achieved, and the atmosphere on the scene had been shocked by his words. Now, it was time for the auction to officially begin.
As Mo Tianxing left, the floor of the auction platform cracked again, revealing several passages. Then, an old man with white hair but a vigorous spirit walked out with a smile on his face.
Behind the old man, a group of beautiful maids held silver plates in their hands, flitting across the stage like ethereal butterflies. They placed the plates respectfully on the auction stone table, adding a sense of solemnity and anticipation to the upcoming auction.
"Everyone, I'm Zhang Feng. I'll be hosting this auction for you today. Let's not beat around the bush and get straight to the point." The white-haired old man Zhang Feng pointed to the silver plate in front of him with a smile. On the plate lay a pure white scroll.
"This fighting skill is called Tianyu Finger, and it belongs to the middle level of Xuan rank." He went on to introduce, "Finger fighting skills are rare. Although it is a bit challenging to practice, once you master it, it can often produce unexpected results in battle. Everyone here is an expert, and you should all understand the power of finger fighting skills."
"The true value of the Tianyu Finger is that the market price starts at at least 300,000 gold coins. But since it is the opening item for today's auction, our sect leader has specially set a preferential starting price of only 100,000 gold coins. The ceiling price is 800,000. Whoever bids to this price first will get the Tianyu Finger, no matter how the subsequent bids go. Opportunities like this don't come around every day, so you must seize the opportunity." There was a hint of temptation in Zhang Feng's words, obviously intended to stimulate the interest of the bidders present.
This old man was obviously a veteran in the auction house and was very experienced. With just a few simple words, he successfully ignited the atmosphere in the auction house.
This is not a small place, and one hundred thousand gold coins is not a large sum for most people present.
Moreover, as the old man said, the value of the Sky Feather Finger was indeed far beyond the starting price of 100,000 gold coins. Therefore, as soon as he finished speaking, the auction hall was filled with the sound of continuous bidding.
"I'll give you 150,000 gold coins!"
"Two hundred thousand!"
"..."
In the VIP box, Xiao Ling and his friends were not interested in these primary auction items. They just wanted to watch the fun and wait patiently for the appearance of Bodhi Transformation Saliva.
The atmosphere in the hall was extremely lively. With the old auctioneer's constant praise and incitement, every auction item was quickly sold at a high price, making the auctioneer earn a lot of money.
This was not only the case with the first lot, but also with the following lots, each of which was sold at a price far exceeding its actual value. Driven by this heated atmosphere, the bidders seemed to become enthusiastic and forget to think calmly.
Xiao Ling thought to himself that if the auctioneer was a beauty like Miter Yafei, the scene might be even crazier...
Of course, the reason why the auction was so lively was largely due to the careful preparations of the Black Emperor Sect.
Each auction item was carefully selected and of high quality. It could be said that this was the highest quality auction Xiao Ling and his team had seen in recent years.
However, in the eyes of Xiao Ling and his friends, these so-called rare things are mostly just chicken ribs that are tasteless to eat and a pity to throw away, and are not enough to arouse their interest.
However, Elder Huo and Xiao Yan were interested in some precious medicinal herbs. They tried several times and put them in their pockets.
Zi Yan also took the opportunity to experience the fun of the auction and bought several sparkling gems and exquisite accessories. For a strong person who focuses on strength, these may not be worth mentioning, but Zi Yan seems to have a special liking for these shiny things, perhaps because of her dragon nature.
Xiao Ling is rich and powerful, and since Zi Yan likes it, he will naturally let her go and have fun.
Time passed by minute by minute, and the auction had been going on for more than an hour in this warm atmosphere.
As the quality of the auction items continued to improve, even some powerful people in the VIP box could no longer hold back and joined the bidding.
The participation of these powerful people undoubtedly made the atmosphere of the auction more lively.
After all, this auction brought together many forces from all over the Black Horn Region, some of whom disliked each other, and some even had deep hatreds.
When they meet in such occasions, they will inevitably make the other party feel uncomfortable. Even if they don’t really need a certain item, they will bid up the price desperately. As long as they can make their opponent feel distressed, they will be very happy. This behavior of hurting others and not benefiting themselves is a different kind of fun for them...
On the stage, as an item was sold, the old man took a silver plate from the maid beside him with a mysterious smile. On the plate was a scroll as red as flames.
"Everyone, the next fighting skill is definitely worthy of your attention, because it is very special and rare. It is a tape measure fighting skill!" There was a hint of excitement in the old man's voice.
"Although this fighting skill is a little unpopular, its level cannot be underestimated. It has reached the middle level of the Earth Rank. It is said that this was left behind by a powerful man who dominated the continent hundreds of years ago. Its value is naturally self-evident."
When the words "Earth Rank Intermediate" came out of the old man's mouth, even the strong men in the VIP box couldn't help but cast their concerned glances.
They felt both curious and a little regretful.
Because, among them, there is no one who uses a ruler as a weapon.
In the box where Xiao Ling and the others were, everyone sat on the comfortable sofas, tasting the exquisite snacks and fresh fruits provided by the Black Emperor Sect, and chatting leisurely. At this time, Yao Chen and Yao Tianhuo also showed their soul bodies, observing every item displayed at the auction with great interest. This was also the first time Medusa saw the soul bodies of Yao Chen and Yao Tianhuo. At first, she was indeed a little surprised. She didn't expect that Xiao Ling and the others were accompanied by the souls of two Dou Zun-level masters. Zi Yan had not told her about this before.
However, after everyone explained, Medusa quickly accepted this fact and understood why Xiao Ling had said that before. As long as they arrived in Zhongzhou, they would have a powerful force as their backing.
In Medusa's opinion, although Xiao Ling is young, he can achieve such success. In addition to his own talent and opportunities, he must also be able to rely on the help of these two former Dou Zun-level masters. This also explains why Xiao Ling can achieve such a high level of cultivation at such a young age.
Xiao Ling's eyes fell on the scroll of the Earth-rank intermediate fighting skill "Six-in-one Wandering Body Ruler" displayed on the stage. He turned to Yao Chen and said with a smile: "Old Yao, are you interested in this "Six-in-one Wandering Body Ruler"? This fighting skill seems to suit your style."
Xiao Ling's words were not without purpose. Although Yao Chen was an alchemist and needed delicate techniques, when it came to fighting, besides his Bone Spirit Cold Fire, the powerful Xuanzhong Ruler was the only thing he could use.
Yao Chen stroked his beard, smiled and waved his hand, saying: "Haha, that's not necessary. I already have enough fighting skills, but the little guy named Xiao Yan might be very interested in this "Six Harmonies Wandering Body Ruler."
Xiao Ling felt that Yao Chen's words made sense. Although Xiao Yan did not get Yao Chen's Xuanzhong Ruler, he still chose a ruler of good quality as his weapon, and his "Flame Dividing Waves Ruler" had become his trump card. If this "Six Harmonies Wandering Ruler" could fall into Xiao Yan's hands, it would undoubtedly make him even more powerful.
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Under the eager gazes of the crowd, the old man carefully took the red scroll off the silver plate with both hands, then held it high up and showed it to everyone in the auction hall with a smile on his face. His voice echoed in the venue: "This tape measure fighting skill is called "Six Harmonies Wandering Body Ruler". It was created by the Six Harmonies Venerable who was feared across the continent hundreds of years ago."
“This ruler technique is his signature fighting skill, and it is extremely powerful. The only drawback is that it is a little unpopular. Unless you are someone who has studied it for a long time, it may be difficult to master it.” The old man added.
Venerable, this title only belongs to the strong ones at the Dou Zun level, and it itself represents a kind of legend and power.
When hearing this title, there was a burst of exclamations in the auction hall. Just like the celebrity effect, the value of anything that has something to do with this level will rise accordingly.
Therefore, although ruler-type weapons are relatively unpopular, this has not diminished people's interest in them.
Such a powerful fighting skill is definitely worth it even if it takes a few years to adapt and learn.
"The starting price for the Liuhe Youshen Chi is million gold coins, and each bid increase must not be less than 10,000 gold coins. Everyone, start bidding now."
Looking at the auction hall filled with whispers, the old man smiled and announced the start.
As the auction began, the atmosphere in the auction hall became tense.
"Two million and two million!"
"Two million, two hundred and fifty thousand!"
As soon as the old man finished speaking, someone in the hall shouted out the price impatiently, attracting the attention of people around him.
This number is already quite impressive. Originally, everyone thought that only the big shots in the VIP box would be interested in this level of fighting, but they didn't expect that there were many hidden wealthy people in the hall.
The bids came one after another, and the prices rose accordingly.
In just a few minutes, the price was pushed up to million, which has broken the record for the highest transaction price of this auction.
"Three and a half million!"
Suddenly, a young and determined voice sounded in the hall, and the jump in price instantly made the entire auction hall boil. All eyes gathered in the direction of the voice and finally fixed on the VIP area. However, due to the one-way glass design of the box, people outside could not peek into the people inside.
Despite this, some well-informed people guessed the owner of the voice. The person in the VIP box was Elder Huo, a newly promoted Dou Zong master from Canaan College, and the young voice was obviously not his own, but most likely his student or junior.
In the box, Xiao Ling and the others naturally knew who the owner of the voice was. As they had guessed before, Xiao Yan showed great interest in this "Six Harmonies Wandering Body Ruler" and decided to bid for it.
This price undoubtedly put great pressure on other competitors in the auction hall, and also made the atmosphere of the auction even more tense and intense. Xiao Yan's move of raising the price by more than one million gold coins at a time was undoubtedly announcing to everyone that he was determined to win this fighting skill.
The appearance of "Liuhe Youshen Ruler" undoubtedly set off a wave of enthusiasm at the auction. Xiao Yan was determined to obtain this fighting skill and even did not hesitate to engage in fierce bidding with other strong men in the VIP box.
Among them are the dialects of the Demon Flame Valley and the Green Barbarians of the Sky Snake Mansion.
However, Xiao Yan relied on his strong financial resources and finally successfully won the Dou Ji at a high price of million gold coins. With the Dou Zong strongman Elder Huo as his backer, naturally no one dared to easily attack Xiao Yan.
Those who were also interested in the "Six Harmonies Flowing Body Ruler" were unwilling to give up, but after Xiao Yan's powerful move, they could only complain in private. If they really had to snatch it, they still lacked the courage. No one dared to act rashly on the Black Emperor Sect's territory.
Time passed quietly, and the atmosphere of the auction became more and more heated. As the auction progressed, the items that appeared became higher and higher, and the prices were simply astronomical figures for ordinary people.
Therefore, most of the audience can only watch this auction with a spectator's mindset. However, being able to witness the fierce bidding between the big powers for the rare treasures is also worth the trip.
As the auction entered the second half, a volume of an intermediate earth-level martial arts technique called "Shadow Kung Fu" was unveiled and was eventually sold at a staggering price of more than nine million gold coins, pushing the atmosphere of the auction to a climax.
This price was not only staggering, but also reflected the extraordinary value of this technique and the extreme desire of the bidders for it. Every time the price jumped, there was a burst of nervous breathing in the venue, until the final hammer was made, and the entire auction hall was boiling.
Wiping the sweat from his forehead, the old man slammed the hammer with satisfaction. He looked around at the crowd below and said, "The item to be auctioned next is a bit unusual, but it may be very attractive to some people with specific needs."
He smiled and waved his hand. As he moved, the floor behind the auction table slowly opened. A dozen burly men laboriously carried a huge object covered with white cloth and walked up to the auction table step by step.
This sudden huge object immediately aroused the curiosity of everyone present, and many eyes were cast on this mysterious object.
Xiao Ling also smiled at this time. He was very familiar with the item that was about to be unveiled. It was the corpse of a Heavenly Demon Phoenix that was about to break through to the eighth level. For someone who knew the value of it, its true value could even be exchanged for an eighth-grade elixir-level treasure.
However, most of those who know the value of a treasure do not have the courage to buy it.
When the huge object was lifted onto the stage by the big men with great effort, Zi Yan, who was sitting nearby, suddenly wrinkled her small nose and complained, "This thing tastes really weird. I really want to tear it apart with my claws."
Although the objects on the stage were covered with white cloth and there was a distance between them, Zi Yan could still smell the unique smell. It was really obvious how much the Taixu Ancient Dragon and the Heavenly Demon Phoenix were at odds with each other.
As the old man on the stage pulled violently, the white cloth covering the giant object fell off, revealing a huge monster corpse about ten feet wide, which appeared in everyone's sight.
(End of this chapter)