Ethereal City was just too big. It was filled with lush greenery and had a huge population, possibly over a hundred million. There were countless airships shuttling back and forth in the sky. There were also many vehicles shuttling back and forth on the ground.
As for the pedestrians, they were densely packed and all of them seemed to be in a hurry as they busied themselves in the metropolis.
Fortunately, Wang Baole's voice transmission ring had a map and positioning function. He also had plenty of time. Hence, he rushed towards the auction house according to the directions.
Along the way, it was like a tour. Wang Baole looked at the buildings and shops on his left and right. He could feel that this place was clearly different from his hometown, Phoenix City. Although there was nothing new about it, there were still many things that caught his attention.
For example, he was currently looking at a building not far away. He clicked his tongue.
Simply looking at the building, it looked like an ancient Roman coliseum. However, it was extremely huge, like dozens of football fields. From a bird's eye view, the entire building was like a huge fist!
Above it was a hollow space. Roaring sounds could be heard, as if there were many fights going on inside.
"Is this the legendary fight club where you can fight freely?" Wang Baole took a few more glances. He had seen this place on the news before. Looking at the entrance of the club, there were many burly men in black uniforms. Every one of them was a Qi and Blood realm expert. Standing there, they were very intimidating.
"I'm going to the auction house today. The next time I come, I'll have to go in and take a look." Although Wang Baole was usually mature, he was still a young man. He was still very interested in such hot-blooded fights.
With anticipation, Wang Baole took a few more glances before leaving. He looked around and finally, at noon, he arrived at his destination … Cloudhawk Auction House!
As one of the four major auction houses in Ethereal City, Cloudhawk Auction House was not as grand as Ethereal Auction House. However, it was still very majestic. From afar, it looked like an eagle spreading its wings. It stood more than thirty miles north of Ethereal City.
There were high walls around it and many guards. As for the interior of the auction house, it was even more luxurious. It could support more than ten auctions with ten thousand people going on at the same time.
This was especially so for the large venue right in the middle. It was the signature spot of Cloudhawk Clubhouse. Any auction held there would cause an uproar in Ethereal City.
As for the auction this time, it did not have the qualifications to be held in the main venue. Instead, it was held in Auction Hall No. 3 on the right wing. Wang Baole did not have an invitation, but he had already inquired about the rules. He had reserved a seat on the Spirit Intranet in advance based on his status as a specially-recruited student of Ethereal Dao College.
Holding his identity jade card, Wang Baole entered the auction house under the inspection of the guards at the entrance. As he arrived early, there weren't many people here. Under the guidance of the beautiful service sisters, Wang Baole entered the auction house No. 3.
Although it was only the third auction house, it could accommodate ten thousand people at the same time. Every seat was semi-independent. Not only were the seats comfortable, but they were also provided with Ice Spirit Water and snacks. Sitting there, one could see the surroundings clearly and also see a tall platform directly in front of them.
"This place is too luxurious." Wang Baole drank the Ice Spirit Water and ate the snacks. He felt that the entrance fee of one Spirit Stone was worth it.
Just as he was enjoying the treatment here, more people gradually arrived. The auction house slowly became lively. Many people knew each other and sat together, laughing and chatting.
There were also many students of Ethereal Dao College who came in groups of three to five. However, most of them were older students. Occasionally, there would be new students, but most of them were curious and excited as they discussed spiritedly.
Even among these people, Wang Baole, who was drinking the Ice Spirit Water, noticed Zhuo Yifan. Zhuo Yifan also noticed Wang Baole. Immediately, the smile on his face turned cold.
He had been dealt a huge blow by Wang Baole previously. Now that he saw Wang Baole, he found him to be an eyesore. He snorted, turned his head, and started chatting with the few older students he had just met.
"What's there to be proud of?" Wang Baole snorted as well. He finished the bottle of Ice Spirit Water in one gulp and opened the second bottle. After a long wait, when the number of people in the auction house was about enough, a burst of impassioned music reverberated throughout the venue. As the crowd fell silent, an obvious beam of light appeared on the high platform in front of them.
Under that beam of light, a well-dressed middle-aged man slowly walked out. He had a smile on his face as he bowed to the audience below the stage.
"Everyone, welcome to the Cloud Hawk Auction House. I am Li Jingtao, and I will be hosting this auction. Alright, without further ado, let the auction begin!" The middle-aged man's voice was loud and clear. After it reverberated throughout the venue, he waved his right hand. Immediately, an illusory image appeared behind him. In the image, there was a huge bone.
This bone was purple in color and emitted a resplendent glow. There was also a ferocious aura that spread through the illusory image, causing many people's hearts to tremble.
"Thunderbirds that live in electromagnetic storms are extremely ferocious. When they reach adulthood, a Thunder Bone will appear in their bodies. This bone is extremely beneficial for refining pills, refining Dharmic Armaments, or even martial arts cultivation."
"Although this Thunder Bone is from an ordinary adult Thunderbird, it is not easy to obtain. The price is … twenty Spirit Stones!"
Following the middle-aged man's words, the auction house fell silent for a moment. Wang Baole's eyes widened. Although he knew about the Ferocious Beast Wars and knew how powerful they were, this was the first time he had seen the Thunder Bone of a Thunderbird. He could not help but take a few more glances.
Soon, bids were called. In the end, to Wang Baole's surprise, the Thunder Bone was sold for sixty Spirit Stones.
"It's so valuable!" Wang Baole touched the small bag on his back. His confidence suddenly weakened. However, when he recalled that his purity had reached seventy-five percent, he regained his confidence. After all, the Spirit Stones here were all sold at fifty percent purity. Every ten percent increase in purity would double the value.
As time passed, one item after another appeared in the illusory image. Under the continuous auction, although there were some that were not sold, most of them were bought. Wang Baole's horizons were broadened. In addition to the various Ferocious Beast materials, there were also Elixirs, Dharmic Artifacts, and even cultivation techniques. However, most of them were incomplete.
There were a few times when Wang Baole was tempted. However, he held back and waited for the Cleansing Pill to appear.
Finally, halfway through the auction, the auctioneer on the high platform smiled. With a wave of his hand, a … milky-white Elixir Pill appeared behind him!
The Elixir Pill wasn't sparkling or translucent, but when one looked at it, one would feel an urge to consume it. It was almost as if it were an instinctive desire.
As soon as the Elixir Pill appeared, a medicinal aroma filled the auction hall. Many people's spirits were lifted, especially Zhuo Yifan and some of the older students. Their eyes shone brightly.
Wang Baole sat up straight, his heart pounding, his eyes glued to the Elixir Pill.
"I won't introduce the Cleansing Pill any further," said the auctioneer. "I'm sure quite a few friends have come for it. The starting bid is … one hundred Spirit Stones!"
"One hundred and ten!"
"One hundred and twenty!"
"One hundred and thirty!" In the blink of an eye, all sorts of bids were being called out. Zhuo Yifan was determined to win the Elixir Pill.
"I'll pay one hundred and fifty Spirit Stones!"
Wang Baole shouted anxiously.
"One hundred and sixty Spirit Stones!"
"One hundred and seventy!" Zhuo Yifan frowned and snorted.
"One hundred and eighty!" Without hesitation, Wang Baole raised the price again. Soon, everyone else in the auction hall had given up. Only Wang Baole and Zhuo Yifan were still calling out bids. The price had risen from one hundred to five hundred Spirit Stones.
With such a price, even though the Cleansing Pills were not ordinary, it was still a little overpriced. Everyone couldn't help but look at each other, then at Wang Baole and Zhuo Yifan, whose faces were already red.
"Wang Baole, you dare to compete with me in Spirit Stones? My family is loaded. I'll pay seven hundred Spirit Stones! " Zhuo Yifan gritted his teeth and stood up angrily. He was the son of an aristocratic family, and had no shortage of Spirit Stones. Furthermore, because of the running and weightlifting incident, he didn't like Wang Baole very much. Unfortunately, he really needed the Cleansing Pill. Therefore, he decided to make a shocking bid.
"F * ck you!" Wang Baole's breathing became heavier. Even though he had accumulated quite a number of Spirit Stones over the past few days, if they were converted to 50% purity, it would only amount to about a thousand Spirit Stones. He stood up and glared at Zhuo Yifan before roaring.
"One thousand Spirit Stones!"
The moment the price was announced, the crowd fell silent. Then, a commotion broke out. Everyone felt that the price was too ridiculous.
Zhuo Yifan was also shocked. His neck grew thicker as he roared again. He was from the Combat faculty, and now that he was just a hair's breadth away from Pulse Enrichment, his agitated voice was extremely loud.
"One thousand one hundred Spirit Stones!"
Wang Baole's eyes widened. His ears hurt from the roar, so he took out a loudspeaker from his bag and shouted at Zhuo Yifan.
"One thousand five hundred Spirit Stones!"
His voice was so loud that not only did Zhuo Yifan jump in fright, but the surrounding crowd also gasped. Even the auctioneer's body swayed. He looked at Wang Baole with a strange expression.
If that was the end of it, it would just be Wang Baole's loud voice. However, after he finished shouting, before anyone could react, he actually took out an Empty Spirit Stone, held it in his hand, and began refining the Spirit Stone right in front of everyone's eyes!
As large amounts of Spirit Qi condensed, the blank Spirit Stone in his hand rapidly changed. It could be seen with the naked eye that it was turning into a Spirit Stone. This scene was an absolute blow to everyone in the auction!
"You want to compete with me in Spirit Stones? F * ck you, I'm refining on the spot. Come on, let's see who has more! "Wang Baole roared angrily as he stared at the dumbfounded Zhuo Yifan. His eyes were filled with disdain.
"He … he is refining on the spot?"
"I remember now. He's from the Dharmic Armament faculty …"
"How can we compete like this …" While everyone was laughing bitterly, Zhuo Yifan was also going crazy. He never dreamed that such a thing could happen at an auction. Although he knew that the Dharmic Armament faculty was good at refining Spirit Stones, he didn't have such a strong contrast on a daily basis. He couldn't feel it clearly.
But at that moment, Wang Baole's actions were like a critical blow to him. Although his family was rich, he still felt guilty. After all, he knew how many Spirit Stones he had. However, Wang Baole was f * cking printing money!
This feeling was similar to when he was running and lifting weights. It made Zhuo Yifan's body tremble. At that moment, a senior he had just gotten to know looked at Zhuo Yifan sympathetically, shook his head, and sighed.
"So this is the Dharmic Armament faculty."
"You actually want to compete with him … Didn't you see us seniors keeping quiet after noticing him? The Dharmic Armament faculty is known as a walking money printing machine. Who can compete with them?" When the other seniors heard this, they sighed. Clearly, in every senior's heart, they had been deeply hurt by someone from the Dharmic Armament faculty.
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