NOVEL NEXT Chapter 14: Chapter 14: The Beast Ring
Chapter 14: The Beast Ring
Led by a female attendant, Mo Yu slowly entered the ongoing auction. As for the black-cloaked man he had encountered earlier, Mo Yu suspected with near certainty that it was Xiao Yan. After all, with Yao Lao's abilities, it wouldn't be difficult to concoct a pill tempting enough to catch the attention of the Mittel Auction House.
As Mo Yu stepped inside, the bright surroundings gradually dimmed, and the clamor of the auction flooded his ears, making him frown slightly. The auction hall was vast, capable of holding a thousand people without difficulty. At the center, under the spotlight, a beautiful woman dressed in a red gown was explaining the features of the item in her hands with a seductive, almost bone-tinglingly sweet voice.
In response to the woman's enticing voice, the price of what was not a particularly rare item was rapidly climbing.
Finding a quiet spot, Mo Yu sat down and scanned the auction stage. The woman captivating the crowd was Ya Fei, the chief auctioneer of the Mittel Auction House, and one of the most famous beauties in Wu Tan City. Her mature and alluring charm had caused many men to fall head over heels for her.
Mo Yu sat quietly, adjusting himself into a comfortable position, and began to enjoy the captivating scene. In the original story, there were many beautiful characters, but when it came to sheer allure, Ya Fei had no equal.
Suddenly, Mo Yu's brow furrowed as he caught a whiff of something unpleasant. Turning slightly, he noticed a man sitting not far from him in the shadows, his eyes fixated on Ya Fei with a burning intensity.
"Is this... a pervert?" Mo Yu thought to himself, amused by the scene. He couldn't help but chuckle under his cloak. Having lived three lives, this was the first time he had encountered something like this. Moving a bit further away, the smell finally dissipated.
Mo Yu's eyes casually swept over the item in Ya Fei's hands when something suddenly caught his attention. His eyes lit up with interest.
"This is a Shanhesh Stone," Ya Fei announced with a charming smile, "After being appraised by the Mittel Auction House, it's clear that this stone has a unique function, though we haven't fully determined its purpose yet. However, it would make a fine addition to any collection. The starting bid is set at 3,000 gold coins."
While Ya Fei's smile and voice added an air of mystery to the item, the seasoned bidders in the room were not easily swayed. Most of them weren't about to spend 3,000 gold coins on a stone of unknown origin and use. A few people considered bidding just to win Ya Fei's favor but, looking at their thinning wallets, they reluctantly shook their heads.
Seeing the lack of bids, Ya Fei, who was always composed and elegant, couldn't help but feel a bit awkward. Having an auction item go unsold was a rare experience for her. The Shanhesh Stone, while its use was unknown, had been appraised as highly valuable. She couldn't justify selling it at a low price.
Just as she was caught between a rock and a hard place, a deep, charismatic male voice broke the silence.
"Three thousand gold coins, I'll take it!"
The voice, disguised as that of a middle-aged man, was none other than Mo Yu's. While others might not know the true value of the Shanhesh Stone, Mo Yu was well aware of its significance.
In the Dou Qi Continent, there exists an item known as a "Storage Ring," made from a rare material called "Na Stone," which contains a small, unique space for storing inanimate objects. However, on the Shenxiao Continent, where Beast Mastery is prevalent, there exists a "Beast Ring," capable of storing living creatures like magical beasts.
The Shanhesh Stone was a crucial material in crafting a Beast Ring. If the major Beast Master sects from his past life knew such a large Shanhesh Stone was available, they wouldn't hesitate to pay even a hundred million gold coins for it. Three thousand gold coins was a steal!
Crafting a Beast Ring wasn't difficult for Mo Yu.
When Ya Fei heard Mo Yu's bid, she breathed a sigh of relief and smiled seductively in his direction. Without giving the others a chance to react, she quickly declared, "Three thousand gold coins, sold!"
Seeing Ya Fei's quick move, Mo Yu couldn't help but chuckle. Whether she had rushed to finalize the deal out of fear that someone might outbid him or that he might change his mind, the normally alluring and composed woman had shown a somewhat endearing side.
After acquiring the Shanhesh Stone, Mo Yu lost interest in the subsequent auction items. He turned his attention away from Ya Fei and began scanning the auction hall.
"Oh, Xiao Yan?" Mo Yu's gaze settled on a black-cloaked figure who had just taken a seat in the distance. Recognizing him, Mo Yu smirked but made no move to approach him. In this setting, it was better to pretend they didn't know each other.
As Mo Yu continued to survey the room, he noticed that not only had Xiao Zhan, the head of the Xiao family, attended the auction, but also the leaders of the Jia Lie and Oba families, the other two most powerful families in Wu Tan City.
"It seems my Xuan-class Dou Technique will fetch a good price!" Mo Yu thought, his eyebrows raised slightly in anticipation, a smile playing at the corners of his mouth. The presence of Wu Tan City's three most powerful families would undoubtedly heat up the bidding.
The auction continued at a lively pace under Ya Fei's skillful guidance.
"Ladies and gentlemen," Ya Fei announced with a smile after concluding the sale of another item, "The auction house has just received a new item for auction. I think it will interest many of you." With a graceful wave of her hand, a servant quickly brought out a jade tray with a small white jade bottle on it.
"This item is a Grade 2 pill, the Foundation Elixir. It is effective for anyone below the Dou Zhe level. By soaking in this elixir while training, you can significantly speed up your cultivation without harming your foundation!" Her sultry voice made some of the attendees shiver with excitement.
Hearing this, Mo Yu's interest was piqued—not because he wanted to buy it, but because he knew it was the item that Yao Lao had concocted for Xiao Yan to auction. Given Yao Lao's reputation, Mo Yu knew the price would be high.
Sure enough, a fierce bidding war erupted among the three major families, with Xiao Zhan ultimately winning the elixir for a whopping 40,000 gold coins.
Mo Yu couldn't help but be slightly amazed. "Alchemy is truly a lucrative business on the Dou Qi Continent." He mused that if the opportunity arose, he might delve into alchemy in this lifetime.
"Haha, and now, we come to one of the highlights of today's auction!" Ya Fei announced as she signaled for the lights on the stage to dim. Bending slightly, she revealed a black scroll placed on a tray.
"Xuan-class low-tier Dou Technique: Nine Shadows of the Wandering Dragon!"
(End of chapter)