"Casually?"
"As long as he's satisfied? You know how to trade? What kind of condition is that? "
"Could it be that this fellow is lustful and wants to prepare a few beauties?"
"That's right. This condition is too strange. We can't possibly make a decision based on his thoughts, can we?"
…
Hearing such a strange auction condition, everyone was dumbfounded.
There were auctions that required money, Tutelage Jade Talismans, and all sorts of valuable items. He had never heard of auctions where there were no conditions, just to satisfy him.
If you can't find someone you're satisfied with, you're not going to sell it?
What was this?
"Interesting!"
In Room 23, the young man had already recovered and was no longer as anxious as before. Instead, he smiled.
"Interesting?" The old man didn't understand.
"He is sitting on the ground and raising the price. He wants to make a big deal!" the young man said.
"Young Master, did you see anything?"
"It's very simple. Because there is no limit, there is no low price. The buyer who wants to buy it is afraid that it will be snatched away, so he will recklessly increase the price and name a price that satisfies him."
The young man smiled lightly, revealing an expression of understanding. "In this way, the prices will skyrocket, and all kinds of treasures will emerge one after another. He only needs to choose the one that he wants the most and has the highest value. It will definitely be much better than auctioning it off."
"This …" The elder was taken aback.
Indeed.
Some treasures were hidden by some large factions, and they might not be obtainable in auctions. If they were unwilling to take them out, many people would never be able to see them.
In order to obtain the Soulless Metal Humanoid, there was a high chance that these factions would take out their items to exchange for it. This way, the items that he would be able to obtain would definitely be more valuable.
"Forget it. Let's see what these people can bring out!"
Knowing the other party's motive, the young man chuckled softly and fell silent.
…
"Satisfy him?"
Hearing this condition, Zhang Xuan was also stunned.
"What arrogant words. No matter how valuable the Soulless Metal Humanoid is, it's just a puppet that has been dead for who knows how many years. It's hard to say whether it can be used or not. Most of those who wish to purchase it are just to observe the skills of the ancient soul oracles. There might not be many who are interested in it! "
Zhao Feiwu harrumphed.
To put it bluntly, the Soulless Metal Humanoid was just a slightly more advanced puppet. Its strength was on par with a Transcendent Mortal 3-dan cultivator. If not for research, who would want it?
With a few thousand spirit stones, one could easily hire several Transcendent Mortal 3-dan experts.
"You're wrong... Actually, their motive for wanting the Soulless Metal Humanoid isn't this object but the heritage of the soul oracles!"
Master Sai shook his head.
"Inheritance?"
Zhao Feiwu asked.
"Un, I have specially observed this Soulless Metal Humanoid. Even though it has been a long time, it has been preserved extremely well. If I were to study it carefully, I might be able to find a way to refine it! Even though this artifact only contains a portion of the abilities of a soul oracle, it will definitely be a huge fortune if we were to find it, "Master Sai said.
"What's the use of finding the method to concoct it? Could it be that … you intend to forge this darn artifact using a living person? "Zhao Feiwu was taken aback. Frowning, she continued," If Mingshi Tang were to learn of this, he would surely kill him. "
"I'm not refining this …"
Master Sai shook his head. "A human's lifespan is limited, but the soul can live for a very long time. If it is properly maintained, it won't be a problem for it to live for four to five hundred years. If we can find the method to concoct this artifact, we might be able to transfer the soul of a dying person onto it. In ancient times, when Mingshi Tang was trying to hunt down the soul oracles, they had used this method to escape many times … "
"Transferring one's soul to live through the Soulless Metal Humanoid?"
Zhao Feiwu widened her eyes in shock.
Even though she was well-read and knowledgeable, this was the first time she had heard of such a thing.
"Indeed!" Master Sai nodded his head.
He had only learned of these matters after studying countless books regarding the Soulless Metal Humanoid.
It was unknown where the major powers who had come to purchase this artifact heard of it, but they were filled with desire.
This was especially so for those old fellows who were on the verge of death. If they could prolong their feeble existence, even if it was for another eight to ten years, they would be more than happy to do so.
"If that's the case, the purchase of the Soulless Metal Humanoid will surely bring about a bloodbath …"
Hearing the conversation between the duo, Zhang Xuan sighed.
If that was the case, the Soulless Metal Humanoid would be enough to drive many people mad. The price of the Soulless Metal Humanoid would become astronomical.
"Since no one is willing to make a bid, I'll go first!"
Just as everyone was immersed in their own thoughts, an elder in the auction hall suddenly shouted.
"It's the Golden Saint Ghostly Hands, Liao Yuxi! That fellow has already made a name for himself a hundred years ago. To think that he's still alive!"
"If he goes first, he might just make a bid that no one can refute!"
"Let's just wait and see …"
…
Upon seeing the person who had spoken, the crowd immediately lowered their voices.
The Golden Saint Ghostly Hands was an expert who had already made a name for himself a hundred years ago. Everyone thought that he had already died a long time ago, but not only was he still alive, he even participated in the auction and was the first to make a bid.
As an expert who had lived for such a long time, how could he not have a few treasures in his possession?
"A Dubhe Umbrella!"
Scanning the crowd, Golden Saint Ghostly Hands Liao Yuxi said.
"Dubhe Umbrella? What's that? "
"It's a Spirit intermediate-tier artifact forged using the Dubhe Star of the Seven Stars of the Big Dipper as a reference. Complementing it with a formation, it's an artifact that combines offense and defense together. A hundred years ago, its name shook the entire League of Nations. To think that it would actually bring out such an artifact! "
"If it were to be converted into spirit stones, the value of this artifact is inestimable …"
…
Hearing Liao Yuxi's words, those who recognized the artifact were astonished, and they found it hard to believe.
"The Dubhe Umbrella is indeed extraordinary, but it's clearly insufficient to trade for the Soulless Metal Humanoid. Let me do it! Judging from the weak aura of this mister, he should be in poor health. I have a thousand-year-old Blood Ginseng here. Even if one's vitality is depleted and one's lifespan is nearing its end, consuming it will guarantee one an additional ten years of life! "
Before the crowd could recover from their shock, a cold harrumph sounded.
Everyone turned their gazes over, and the one who spoke was a middle-aged man dressed in luxurious clothes.
"It's the Great Herb King of the Medicinal Herb Pavilion! A thousand-year-old Blood Ginseng is much more valuable than the Frost Spirit Grass that was auctioned previously. Even the Dubhe Umbrella can't compare to it! "
"Indeed, bartering is indeed insane. It's only the second one, but it has already sealed the minds of most of the crowd!"
"This kind of thing can only be found by luck. It's not something that can be bought with money …"
…
Hearing that the Great Herb King would take out a thousand-year-old Blood Ginseng, a commotion broke out once more.
Even the eyebrows of the elder on the stage twitched slightly. However, he soon calmed down.
Clearly, this wasn't something that he was in urgent need of.
"A thousand-year-old Blood Ginseng might sound frightening, but if one were to consume it without knowing how to properly consume it, not only will it not increase one's lifespan, it might even cause one's body to explode. It's a grade-4 pinnacle spirit pill, [Longevity Pill]! As long as there aren't any major problems with consuming it, it can increase one's lifespan by an epoch. Furthermore, there aren't any side effects to it. It's much better than that Blood Ginseng! "
An elder harrumphed.
"It's the guild leader of the Apothecary Guild …"
"Longevity Pill can increase one's lifespan by an epoch … Even though it's a grade-4 pill, only 5-star apothecaries are capable of forging it. To offer it as a starting bid, he's way too generous!"
"Madness, everyone has gone mad …"
Even though there were only three bids, the atmosphere had already reached a climax.
Many of the powers who thought that the Soulless Metal Humanoid would fall into their hands felt immense pressure.
"What Blood Ginseng and Longevity Pill? If one's constitution isn't suitable for them, they will only turn into lethal poison if consumed. I have a Spirit-tier cultivation technique that is suitable for all constitutions. As long as one cultivates it, one's cultivation will surely soar! Only with strength will one be able to increase one's lifespan! "
Another person said.
"The cultivation technique is profound, how can one possibly master it without several years of hard work? I have a grade-4 Barrier Breaking Pill. If you consume it, I guarantee that you will be able to achieve a breakthrough in your cultivation …"
"Don't listen to them, I have a Thousand Pitfalls Map that can suppress the entire world …"
"I have …"
With someone speaking up, the other powers behind him didn't hold back anymore.
None of the powers who had come to purchase the items were weaker than the Appraiser Hall. As such, the value of the treasures that they had prepared was unimaginable.
"Alright, everyone!"
Just as the crowd was in the midst of a heated argument, an impassive voice sounded. It was the elder at the very center.
Upon hearing his words, the entire room fell silent.
"The treasures that you all have are extremely valuable, but it's a pity that they aren't what I want."
The elder shook his head.
"They aren't what you want? Then what do you want? Why don't you tell us? There are so many of us here, so we'll accept whatever you can. Those who can't can only blame it on their bad luck, "a voice harrumphed.
"That's right, just tell us what you want. Don't keep us guessing. Even though we want to buy the Soulless Metal Humanoid, we don't have the time to waste on you!"
Seeing how the other party refused to accept any of the priceless treasures they had, the crowd roared furiously.
As much as they wanted to buy the Soulless Metal Humanoid, they didn't want to guess the thoughts of others. What in the world are you trying to do?
Are you toying with us?
"I …" After a moment of hesitation, the elder wanted to say something, but his body suddenly froze. He closed his eyes and fell silent.
"What is that fellow up to?"
"I don't know. Is he toying with us?"
"Damn it!"
Not expecting the other party to back down on his words, everyone was infuriated.
If not for the fact that they were in an auction hall, they would have beaten him to death by now.
"Hmm?"
The other party's body suddenly stiffened, and he fell silent. Zhang Xuan was also perplexed. Just as he was about to use his Eye of Insight to examine the other party, his mind jolted and a book appeared.
"Did he execute a battle technique?"
Zhang Xuan was taken aback.
There were only two possibilities for a book to appear in the Library of Heaven's Path. Given how far away the other party was, for him to appear out of nowhere, it was likely that he had executed some kind of battle technique.
To suddenly shut his mouth and execute a battle technique halfway through his words … This was way too bizarre!
"Let me take a look first!"
Perplexed, Zhang Xuan knew that there was no point thinking too much into it. Thus, he took the book and flipped it open.
With a single glance, a bizarre expression appeared on his face.
"There's such a situation?"
Zhang Xuan blinked his eyes in disbelief.
(The third chapter is a tribute to the alliance head [King of Lanling Doesn't Drink Wine]. I'm almost done with the fourth chapter and will be able to upload it soon. I'm still 14 votes away from third place. Is there anyone else?)
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