Over the years, Han Shuo had gradually accumulated his wealth through robbery. Now, even Han Shuo himself did not know how much wealth he had in his hands. Apart from the millions of gold coins in Brettel City under Jack's control, the crystals in Han Shuo's hands were the only things he had.
There were almost a million gold coins in the card.
The 'Viride Leaf' was a supreme treasure of the wood attribute. Others might not know about it, but Han Shuo was very clear about its usage. Not only could the 'Viride Leaf' revitalize barren land, it also possessed the miraculous power to revive the dead. Most importantly, if this' Viride Leaf 'were to fall into wood elite zombie's hands, not only would wood elite zombie evolve faster, it would also substantially increase his strength.
Of the five elite zombies, water elite zombie and wood elite zombie were the weakest in terms of strength and intelligence. On one hand, it was because they were refined relatively late, and on the other hand, they didn't have any treasures that could help them advance further.
During the trip to the Shrine of Ice a few days ago, water elite zombie had absorbed a tremendous amount of energy from the Ice Goddess. His appearance had immediately undergone a tremendous transformation. Han Shuo was certain that after the water elite zombie had digested the energy it had absorbed, it would take a big step forward on the path of evolution. This way, the Penta-elemental Undead Formation would have an additional portion of water elite zombie's power.
Recently, Han Shuo had been worrying about wood elite zombie, not knowing how he could lend him a helping hand. He did not expect to see the wood attribute treasure 'Viride Leaf' at this auction. Once wood elite zombie obtained the 'Viride Leaf', Han Shuo believed that the Penta-elemental Undead Formation would be able to unleash its full might. Therefore, Han Shuo was determined to obtain the wood attribute treasure 'Viride Leaf'! In order to make those competitors give up, an extremely high price would dispel their desire to snatch it. Therefore, Han Shuo placed the price of 100,000 gold coins.
"Number 83! Number 83 bids 100,000 gold coins! Hey, it's actually a friend from the lobby! "The host finally saw Han Shuo's number and hurriedly screamed.
Following the host's shout, the lights shone on Han Shuo. Everyone's attention was focused on Han Shuo, and their eyes were filled with surprise and curiosity.
The other three bidders for the wood attribute treasure 'Viride Leaf' were all in the VIP rooms on the second and third floor. Those on the second and third floor were the true nobles and wealthy merchants. The high price of 100,000 gold coins was rarely seen, except for some publicly recognized treasures. This had already surprised everyone, but when they found out that the bidder was actually from the hall, they were even more surprised.
This auction house was also divided by class. Generally, the hall was filled with some small nobles. Usually, people here wouldn't spend money to compete for treasures that were worth more than 50,000 gold coins. Only those on the second and third floor would compete for treasures that they liked without a care for gold coins. Therefore, the highest bidders were usually from the second and third floor.
Now, a plain-looking, honest-looking fatty was competing for an item with an unknown function at a high price of 100,000 gold coins. This clearly attracted everyone's attention. Not only some of the guests in the hall, but even the dignitaries on the second and third floor poked their heads out to see who was so generous down there.
"Bastard, you're so rich!" Under everyone's gaze, Sophie, who had lowered her head and even her waist, said angrily, "If my father finds out because of you, I'll settle the score with you!"
In order not to draw attention to Sophie, Han Shuo didn't speak to her. He lazily sat on his seat, squinting his eyes, looking relaxed and carefree.
"One hundred and ten thousand gold coins, number nine bids one hundred and ten thousand gold coins!" Suddenly, the host screamed again.
Han Shuo raised his eyes and took a glance. He found out that the bidder was that noblewoman of unknown identity. He saw that after the noblewoman made the high price, her complexion became even more unsightly.
"One hundred and twenty thousand! Mr. Zofi from the Brut Merchant Alliance bids one hundred and twenty thousand gold coins! " The host shouted again. He was already somewhat excited. One hundred and twenty thousand gold coins was the first high price in this auction. Seeing the enthusiasm of the crowd, he was obviously very happy.
So that big fatty is Zofi, Han Shuo understood. Han Shuo had heard of Zofi before. He was an outstanding and famous merchant of the Brut Merchant Alliance. He mainly dealt in magic crystal ores, and also sold some large-scale war equipment. The six magic crystal cannons that Helen bought last time came from Zofi. Sometimes, he could earn more than a hundred thousand gold coins in a big deal. No wonder he was so rich and overbearing.
After Zofi made the bid of one hundred and twenty thousand gold coins, the auction hall went silent for a moment. Everyone noticed that the price increase for such an item was slowly starting to increase by tens of thousands. This was clearly beyond what the majority of people could bear.
"One hundred and fifty thousand gold coins! Oh! It's young master Braque! " Just when everyone was silent and amazed, Braque made his move again and directly raised the price to fifteen gold coins. This was really an extremely high price! It seemed that the House of Pillon was indeed rich and overbearing!
"My three friends, this item and the previous two items are for my fiancée, Sophie. If you three can give me some face, I will be very grateful!" All of a sudden, a window of a VIP room on the third floor opened. Braque stood at the window with a very graceful smile.
It seemed that even Braque felt the price of one hundred and fifty thousand gold coins was a little too high. Otherwise, he wouldn't have taken the initiative to say so. Given the influence of his House of Pillon in Kasi Empire, most people wouldn't deliberately make things difficult for him.
"Since young master Braque has said so, I naturally won't spoil such a wonderful occasion!" Sure enough, even Zofi of the Brut Merchant Alliance was unwilling to offend Braque. He stood up from the second floor and saluted Braque with a smile.
"Thank you. If Mister Zofi has the time to come to Cesar City, I will definitely entertain you, my friend, well. I hope Mister Zofi will do me the honor," Braque invited.
"Definitely, definitely!" Zofi replied smilingly.
For a merchant like Zofi, whose business was spread all over the world, although he didn't need to fear Braque, if he could befriend him, it would absolutely be of great benefit to his business. Now that Braque had taken the initiative to extend an olive branch, Zofi naturally knew how to behave.
After Braque shouted out the high price of one hundred and fifty thousand gold coins, the face of the noblewoman who had previously competed for the treasure turned ashen. It appeared that her financial resources were insufficient to support her to continue competing. She had no choice but to give up on this treasure that she cared so much about.
It was only at this moment that Han Shuo truly understood the relationship between Sophie and Braque. At this moment, he thoughtfully looked at Sophie who had her head lowered in silence. He roughly understood the situation from her previous words of complaint.
With a faint smile, Han Shuo raised his head and looked at Braque on the third floor. He discovered that Braque was also looking at him at this moment. Braque obviously understood that the noblewoman was the first to give up due to her lack of financial resources. Zofi also gave him face and would not continue to compete with him. With that, his only opponent left was Han Shuo who had suddenly appeared in the hall.
When his eyes met with Braque's, Han Shuo discovered that Braque was smiling and nodding at him from afar. Braque appeared to be very friendly. However, there was a hint of arrogance and threat in his eyes.
Han Shuo gave a simple and honest smile and lowered his head to look at the counter in front of him. Right at this moment, Sophie, who had been keeping her head lowered all along, suddenly cried out softly, "Han, have you forgotten what I told you before? You have already offended the Shrine of Ice. You must not offend the House of Pillon as well. If you really want that thing, I'll hand it over to you after Braque gives it to me. Don't fight with him over it. "
Han Shuo stared blankly for a moment. He looked at Sophie with a smile on his face. Then, his hand landed on the counter and a string of numbers was pressed down. Only then did Han Shuo say in a low voice, "A favor of several hundred thousand gold coins is too great. If you accept it, it will be hard for you to get rid of the House of Pillon! Besides, offending the Shrine of Ice is actually the same as offending the House of Pillon. Ice Celestial Corey of the Shrine of Ice is the oldest elder of the House of Pillon. It's just that you don't know about it! "
"Two hundred thousand! Number 83 bids two hundred thousand gold coins! Oh, this is a miraculous person! "the auctioneer suddenly shouted. His tone was filled with indescribable astonishment.
The audience burst into an uproar once again. Everyone's gazes were once again focused on Han Shuo, as though they wanted to see Han Shuo with their own eyes.
"Who the hell is this person? Such audacity! "
"Yeah, he still won't let go even after young master Braque has said so. He's simply not giving face to the House of Pillon!"
"Hmph, what an audacious fellow. Even if you have the money, you need to be alive to use it!"
"…"
After Han Shuo's sky-high bid of two hundred thousand gold coins was announced, the audience burst into an uproar once again! Han Shuo, with his sharp hearing, could hear what they were discussing. However, he was inwardly disapproving of it. Why would Han Shuo pay any attention to a mere hedonistic son of rich parents?
"This friend is very courageous!" Braque, who was on the third floor, did not fly into a rage out of humiliation. On the contrary, he laughed and praised Han Shuo loudly.
"This fellow is famous for hiding a dagger behind his smile. His current appearance shows that he is truly enraged. You, you are really something. Why did you provoke him for no reason? "Sophie lowered her head and explained to Han Shuo in a low voice.
"Huh?" Suddenly, a soft exclamation came from Braque's side. That sacred knight Soro abruptly focused his gaze on Sophie's earlobe.
Sophie, with her astonishing strength, was startled. Even without raising her head, she could sense Soro's gaze from above. She hurriedly covered her left earlobe with her hand, as though trying to hide something.
Han Shuo saw a red mole the size of a grain of rice on Sophie's left earlobe when she tried to cover it. Seeing Sophie hurriedly covering it, Han Shuo immediately understood why she wanted to hide the red mole.
"Oh no, I was too careless! I forgot about my father's strength. He could see the red mole on my earlobe from such a distance. Oh no, he must have discovered me! "Sophie said anxiously with her head lowered.
"Yeah, I think he has indeed discovered you." Han Shuo said calmly. Because Han Shuo noticed that after Soro let out a soft "Huh?", his eyes began to flicker. Clearly, he understood that the ordinary girl below was his precious daughter in disguise.
"Then what should we do?" Sophie asked in a fluster. She appeared to be at a loss when facing her father.
"Let nature take its course. Yeah, your father didn't tell Braque about his discovery. You better continue burying your head in the sand," Han Shuo said to Sophie. He understood Soro's good intentions. No matter what, Sophie was Braque's fiancée. If Braque were to find out that she was together with Han Shuo in disguise, Braque would certainly be furious. Therefore, even though Soro had discovered this fact, he did not expose it.
"Two hundred thousand gold coins going once!" The audience was in an uproar. Under the circumstances where Braque did not continue bidding, the auctioneer's shrill voice resounded.
Perhaps two hundred thousand gold coins exceeded Braque's expectations, or perhaps Braque had other plans. Therefore, with a bizarre smile on his face, he merely gazed at Han Shuo from above. He did not make another bid. It seemed that he had no intention of continuing to compete with Han Shuo in the auction house.
"Two hundred thousand gold coins going twice!" The auctioneer paused for a long while before he shouted, "Are there any higher bids? If no one continues to raise the price, then this item belongs to this gentleman!"
The audience's gazes swept back and forth between Han Shuo and Braque, seemingly waiting for an even more exciting follow-up. However, to everyone's disappointment, Braque did not satisfy everyone's interest this time.
"Two hundred and fifty thousand gold coins! Oh my god, Mister Zofi has increased the price again! It's actually two hundred and fifty thousand gold coins! " Suddenly, a red board on the second floor shone brightly. The amount of two hundred and fifty thousand gold coins was reported. The auctioneer went crazy!
"Young master Braque wants to gift a beauty with a treasure. Such infatuation is rarely seen in this world! Hehe, I'm willing to use two hundred and fifty thousand gold coins to fulfill young master Braque's wish. Consider it as making a friend with young master Braque. My friend down there, I wonder if you could give me some face? Consider it as fulfilling a wonderful story! "said the real fatty Zofi as he looked down at the fake fatty Han Shuo with a face full of smiles.
"Thank you, Mister Zofi. Regardless of whether I can win this item or not, you are my friend for sure!" Braque greeted Zofi with a smile on his face from the third floor. His bearing was truly extraordinary.
With that, the audience's enthusiasm soared once again. Each and every one of them looked at Zofi and Braque with indescribable excitement, cheering for the sudden turn of events.
Old fox, you're really willing to spend your hard-earned capital! Han Shuo secretly cursed in his heart. He coldly gazed at the big fatty Zofi, who was smiling from ear to ear. He understood that Zofi's purpose for coming here was to seize the opportunity to establish a relationship with Braque. It seemed that he had already achieved his goal.
"My apologies, I'm determined to get it!" Said Han Shuo in a resolute and decisive manner. There was no room for negotiation. He reached out his hand and touched the counter again, inputting yet another string of numbers.
"Three hundred thousand! Oh my god, number 83 has bid three hundred thousand gold coins!" the auctioneer was so excited that he was about to faint. He screamed at the top of his lungs like a pig being slaughtered.
Whether it was because Han Shuo's bid was too high, or because he did not give the slightest face, the face of the smiling Zofi turned somewhat unsightly. He looked at Han Shuo awkwardly, not knowing what to do for a moment.
"Mister Zofi, forget it. It seems that this friend is the one who truly needs it. Let's not snatch what others like. Hmm, if Mister Zofi has the time, please come to my manor in Ciro City to taste some wine. Hehe, I have a few bottles of truly good wine there. I hope Mister Zofi will do me the honor? "Braque suddenly invited Zofi with a smile while the audience was in a stifling stupor.
Zofi stared blankly for a moment. He first nodded his head helplessly, then said joyfully, "With pleasure!"
By this time, Zofi no longer continued to fight. The auctioneer knew that there would not be any more mishaps. He frantically shouted a few more times. Seeing that there was no one else bidding for the item, only then did he make the final decision, "Three hundred thousand gold coins, this item belongs to this friend number 83!"
"You're in big trouble this time. We'd better hurry up and leave!" Sophie hastily said.
"Don't worry. Let's see if there are any other good items after this!" Han Shuo said to Sophie in a leisurely manner, paying no heed to Sophie's worries.
After the wood attribute treasure 'Viride Leaf' was secured for three hundred thousand gold coins, Han Shuo felt much more at ease. However, this also made Han Shuo and Sophie the focus of attention. When some other treasures appeared later on, the crowd would cast their gazes at Han Shuo from time to time.
After the wood attribute treasure 'Viride Leaf', three more treasures were introduced in succession. A bottle of potion that could restore eighty percent of one's magic power in a short period of time, an exquisite magic bow forged by a great alchemist, and the ownership of a small city in the south of Kasi Empire. But none of these were what Han Shuo was interested in. Therefore, he did not continue bidding.
Therefore, after the 'Viride Leaf' was secured, Han Shuo did not continue bidding until the end of the auction. He was pondering whether or not he should come again tomorrow since the auction would last for three days.
At the end of the first day of the auction, Han Shuo went backstage. Under the admiring gazes of the crowd, he paid three hundred thousand gold coins. Han Shuo also received the wood attribute treasure 'Viride Leaf'.
However, when Han Shuo opened the box containing the 'Viride Leaf', his face immediately darkened. He coldly shouted, "Something's not right? “
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