While Zhang Xuan was taken aback, the old man recovered from his daze. With a slightly pale face, he scanned the surroundings and said, "I know the reason why you are interested in this artifact. If anyone can offer me the treasure I want, not only will I obtain this Soulless Metal Humanoid, I will even bring him to the location of the Soulless Metal Humanoid to uncover the secrets of the soul oracles!"
"What?"
"Legend has it that the Soulless Metal Humanoid follows the soul oracles closely. Even after their death, they will be buried together with them... Doesn't this mean that the location of the Soulless Metal Humanoid is the tomb of the soul oracles?"
"After Mingshi Tang destroyed the heritage of the soul oracles, it disappeared from the world. Putting aside the fact that we will be able to obtain the heritage, just knowing some information regarding the occupation will bring us a huge boost in our wealth. "
"More importantly, the ancient soul oracles are known to be the wealthiest occupation in the world. Even appraisers pale in comparison to them. The tomb of such a person will surely leave behind boundless wealth."
"Indeed. If we are able to head there, we will be rich!"
...
Upon hearing those words, the various powers who were filled with animosity toward the old man immediately grew agitated.
Mingshi Tang taught the world without discrimination. Unless absolutely necessary, he wouldn't make a move on other occupations. Back then, the soul oracles went too far, resulting in such an outcome...
As long as their descendants didn't commit any atrocities, they wouldn't interfere in the matter.
Furthermore, if they could make use of the heritage, they might even be able to gain their protection and praise.
On top of that, the fact that the soul oracle was able to dig out a complete Soulless Metal Humanoid meant that the deceased soul oracle was extremely powerful. Even if they couldn't obtain the heritage, the treasures he left behind should be sufficient to drive countless people into a frenzy.
"We must get it!"
"Indeed, just that... We have already offered so many treasures, but the other party isn't interested in them at all. We can't possibly give him our entire clan, right?"
"Clan? The other party has to be willing to accept it first... "
...
After a moment of excitement, everyone rubbed their glabella.
That fellow didn't even say what he wanted, but he had already offered whatever they could. Could it be that... the treasures weren't valuable enough to satisfy his requirements?
"I have a sapling of the Thousand Leafed Tree here, may I know if you are interested?"
Just when everyone was at a loss as to what to offer, a calm voice sounded from one of the suites.
"Thousand Leafed Tree?"
"The legendary spirit tree that can protect the clan and help others in battle?"
"The Thousand Leaf Tree has a thousand branches and a thousand leaves. Once it matures, it will automatically protect its master, just like a Spirit weapon. In other words, it won't pale in comparison to a Transcendent Mortal 4-dan Clarifying Turbidity realm expert! "
"If one were to obtain a seedling and plant it in one's clan, it would be equivalent to having a Transcendent Mortal 4-dan old ancestor guarding it day and night. It's definitely an invaluable treasure!"
"It's much stronger than any Spirit Weapons, pills, or secret manuals. Who is the owner of this room to be willing to take out such a good thing?"
…
There was a limit to a person's lifespan. No matter how powerful they were, they would die sooner or later. It was impossible for a clan or a faction to be protected for long.
But the Thousand Leaf Tree was different. Once it was planted, it would show its might after a hundred years. It could live for thousands of years and could protect a clan for a thousand years.
It could be said that once they got their hands on this item, it was equivalent to having one more Patriarch guarding the clan.
How could they not be excited?
Exchanging this for a Soulless Metal Humanoid... It could be said that it was a huge loss.
"This … he won't be able to refuse anymore!"
Everyone turned to look at the old man, curious as to how he would choose.
As valuable as the Soulless Metal Humanoid was, it paled in comparison to the Thousand Leafed Tree.
Exchanging a precious item for a cheap one … no matter how stupid one was, one would know how to choose.
"I'm sorry, but I'm not interested in the Thousand Leaf Tree."
Just when everyone was certain that the flower was taken, the old man shook his head again.
"Not interested?"
"Directly refuse? This … If it were me, I would definitely change it! "
"What a waste …"
…
Unexpectedly, even the Thousand Leaves Tree could not move the other party. Everyone felt like they were going crazy.
What did he want?
"I'll stand by my words. As long as I'm interested in the items that you offer, I'll naturally exchange them. It's not that the more valuable the better!" The old man waved his hand.
"Interested?"
Hearing this again, everyone fell silent. In an instant, no one else called out a price.
You say you're interested, but you don't say what you need. You want us to report like this? When will it end? How did the auction house get such a freak?
"Manager Luo, I think that fellow is here to cause trouble. Furthermore, you won't be able to get anything out of bartering, so why would the auction house accept it?"
Looking at Luo Qin on the stage, Elder Chen, who was in charge of sending out and retrieving all kinds of treasures, asked.
Clearly, he was here to cause trouble!
Who in the world would come to an auction and not state what they wanted?
Furthermore, the auction house would take a cut of the spirit stones that one exchanged for in a normal auction.
"He isn't here to cause trouble, and he has already paid the price. It's a total of five thousand spirit stones!" Luo Qin shook his head.
"He has already paid the price before the auction? Five thousand? "Elder Chen was taken aback.
Even he couldn't take out that many spirit stones at once. Yet, not only did the other party take it out, he even paid the price in advance … It seemed like he wasn't worried about the Soulless Metal Humanoid being sold at all …
"Indeed. Thus, regardless of how the auction is conducted, the auction house won't make a loss." Luo Qin said.
"Then … What does he want?"
Elder Chen was perplexed.
To be able to take out five thousand spirit stones so casually, it could only mean that he wasn't lacking in money. On top of that, he didn't even care about the Thousand Leafed Tree at all … What in the world was he after?
"I have no idea either. Ever since he arrived, he has spoken less than ten sentences to me. How would I know what he is thinking?"
Luo Qin smiled bitterly.
Even though he was the manager of the auction house, and he was the one who arranged the auction of the Soulless Metal Humanoid, he didn't have much interaction with that fellow.
They barely spoke at all.
As for what the other party wanted or needed, he had no idea at all.
…
"He doesn't even want the Thousand Leafed Tree, interesting!"
In Suite 23, the young man chuckled lightly.
He was the one who called for the Thousand Leafed Tree. The value of the Thousand Leafed Tree was so great that even the three Soulless Metal Humanoids couldn't compare to it. Only a genius from a sect like him would be able to take it out easily.
But it was a pity that the other party wasn't interested.
"Young master, it seems like he isn't hoarding the Thousand Leafed Tree for a high price," the elder said.
Previously, the young master had said that the other party was intentionally hiding what he wanted in order to get a high price, but from the looks of it, that wasn't the case.
In terms of price, what could possibly compare to the Thousand Leafed Tree?
Since he didn't even want the Thousand Leafed Tree, it could only mean that his true motive was to find what he needed.
"Who cares what he wants? There's no way he can reject this!"
With a flick of his wrist, a jade token appeared in the young man's palm.
Upon seeing this object, the elder jolted in disbelief. "Young master, this object is incomparably valuable. Are you sure that you want to use it?"
"That's right!"
A glint flashed across the young man's eyes, and he smiled. "Since he doesn't even want the Thousand Leafed Tree, I really can't think of anything else that could pique his interest."
"But … this object is useful to young master as well …" The elder hesitated.
"If I have any problems, I can ask my teacher directly. This object isn't important to me!"
The young man waved his hands. "Just state your price!"
"Yes!"
Seeing that the other party was determined, the elder nodded his head and walked up to the window. "Half 5-star master teacher, one long-distance Tutelage Jade Token!"
…
Initially, the entire auction house was wondering what the other party wanted. However, upon hearing the voice, they were stunned for a moment before bursting into commotion.
"Half 5-star master teacher? What does that mean? "
"When a master teacher reaches 4-star and above, the difficulty of advancing their cultivation will increase exponentially. There are many people who are stuck at 4-star pinnacle, unable to achieve a breakthrough. As time passes, their ability to offer guidance surpasses that of an ordinary 4-star pinnacle master teacher, but it hasn't reached 5-star yet … Thus, this level was created! "
"There isn't a single half 5-star master teacher in the entire League of Nations. Even though the Tutelage Jade Token is also a 4-star master teacher, its value is much higher than that of an ordinary 4-star master teacher … Putting everything aside, even the 21 Tutelage Jade Tokens from the suite earlier probably can't match up to this one!"
"Half 5-star master teacher is much more skilled than an ordinary 4-star pinnacle master teacher. What is a long-distance Tutelage Jade Token?"
"As long as one obtains a normal Tutelage Jade Token, one can look for the master teacher and request for two hours of one-on-one tutoring. However … it will take quite some time to find the master teacher, and a long-distance Tutelage Jade Token isn't required. The Tutelage Jade Token contains a sliver of the master teacher's soul, and by dripping a drop of blood onto it, one will be able to enter a virtual classroom to solve problems and conduct a lecture. "
"In other words, as long as one obtains this Tutelage Jade Token, it is equivalent to having a half 5-star master teacher by one's side. If one has any questions regarding cultivation, one can consult them at any time. Even though it's only a one-time use item, its value is immeasurable!"
Being able to receive the guidance of a half 5-star master teacher at any time and searching for a Tutelage Jade Token were two completely different concepts.
The value of this Tutelage Jade Token far exceeded the 21 Tutelage Jade Tokens from before.
Upon understanding this, everyone turned their gazes to the elder on the stage, curious to see how he would make his decision.
If he were to reject this Tutelage Jade Token, no one else would know what to offer.
"This …"
The elder didn't expect the fellow in the suite to take out such a valuable item. Hesitating for a moment, he gritted his teeth and said, "Alright, I agree to the trade!"
"You agree to it?"
"I think that he would agree to it as well …"
Seeing the elder agree to it, even though everyone was disappointed, they knew that the value of this Tutelage Jade Token was simply too high.
"That's more like it …"
Upon hearing the elder agree to it, the young man in Suite 23 chuckled lightly.
Since he had already taken out such a valuable item, it would be a miracle if he still didn't agree to it.
Just as he was about to arrange for the elder to hand over the Soulless Metal Humanoid, an impassive voice suddenly sounded from the direction of Suite 1.
"Don't be in such a hurry to agree to it, I haven't made an offer yet!"
"You? Do you think that your offer is higher than my Tutelage Jade Token? "The young man stood up in displeasure.
"I don't know whether my offer is high or not, but I only have a single sentence for it …"
With an impassive voice, he continued, "I can help you … get it out!"
"What did you say?"
The nonchalant expression of the elder on the stage suddenly froze. His face paled, and his body trembled uncontrollably.
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