The name 'Staff of Ahalim' sounded very domineering, but it wasn't a weapon used by a great god, nor was it an amazing artifact. Instead, it was a mass-produced standardized weapon, just like the broadsword, spear, and claws. It was a type of weapon, just that the name was slightly longer.
Therefore, there was no such thing as a fake or a genuine Staff of Ahalim. As long as the head of the staff was made of a whole piece of cobalt blue crystal, polished into the shape of a spear, and the body of the staff was made of sturdy and durable alchemical synthetic material like Ohham Steel, and added some changes to the design to make it easier to transform into a flail or a meteor hammer, it could be called the Staff of Ahalim.
As for its performance, it wasn't very helpful in spellcasting because the cobalt blue crystal was basically a magical crystal that didn't have many bright spots other than being extremely hard. Its main effect in spellcasting was to amplify spells and to coordinate with the various runes engraved on the staff to change the spellcasting effect. However, this work was generally adjusted by the wielder according to their own needs. The specific effect varied from person to person, and there was no fixed formula.
In the hands of some people, its effect was to silence others and restrict passive skills; in the hands of others, it might be to make prayers faster; in the hands of some people, it might be to refract light and make pigeons come back. In short, there was no specific effect.
The Staff of Ahalim was such a unique weapon from the design to the specific effect.
And the reason why it had a resounding reputation in the noble circle and became one of the most valuable but priceless treasures was entirely because of its high cost and complicated workmanship. Although it was a mass-produced weapon, the final output was not high, and the stock was extremely scarce. Moreover, the entire production process had been lost for a long time.
The reason was, of course, because the Battle Mages who liked to use this thing were no longer suitable for this version and had completely disappeared. This thing could only be used by the Battle Mages to its fullest potential. In the hands of other Mages, it was not as light and cheap as a normal staff. So after the Battle Mages disappeared, of course, no one would produce this kind of equipment that was not suitable for this era, which made the Staff of Ahalim extremely rare and precious.
The reason why this thing could be seen again was because the leader of the Battle Mages, the Little Magician, had sought out the Blacksmith and shared the craftsmanship of this thing. The Blacksmith then taught the craftsmanship to the students of the Staff Crafting Family, and that was how they were able to recreate it.
Fortunately, the sponsor student did not give up because of his identity as a sponsor student. Instead, he worked hard and managed to replicate the Staff of Ahalim with an extremely high degree of completion.
That was why Baiyi accepted the staff. The long-lost craftsmanship had resurfaced, and it was quite suitable for him to use. Furthermore, it was made by one of his students. Even if he did not get the little loli as a gift, it would still be enough to satisfy Principal Bai.
The old nobles naturally knew about this, and some of them even had an old Ahalim Wand at home. The nouveau riche, on the other hand, were different. Most of them had made a fortune in the previous catastrophe, so it was normal that they didn't know about it because they couldn't afford to play with such a high-end toy.
After listening to Baiyi's explanation of the scepter, those who had mocked Baiyi earlier blushed and lowered their heads in shame. The scepter maker, on the other hand, puffed out his chest proudly and puffed out his chest.
"If it's possible, I'd like to order another one," Baiyi said. Baiyi was planning to give the Saint Quartz Staff to the Sorcerer Walker and use it as a regular weapon. Since the Lich Walker had taken the Saint Quartz Staff and had not returned it, Baiyi only had the Book of Servitude and the War God's Sword. Neither of them was something that could be easily used.
"How much is it?" Baiyi asked.
"We do not plan to sell the Ahalim Wand. Principal Hope, I'm sure you know that the cost of producing this item is exorbitant, and it takes a long time to complete. It's not a good item to sell. "If one Staff of Ahalim can be exchanged for Principal Hope's friendship, then I'll hand over the one I have in my inventory tomorrow."
'Is this guy trying to force his way into my side? After finding out that the Church has fallen out with me? ' Baiyi thought to himself when he heard the answer. It was obvious that the outstanding sponsor had made them realize the true value of Da Xue, which was a cradle of talent. It seemed like they were willing to make an enemy out of the Church in order to maintain a partnership with Da Xue.
After all, for a family that did not lack money or status, talent was the most important resource. It seemed that this Scepter Maker family was not retarded at all. In fact, they were much smarter than the nobles who had been worried about Baiyi's plans to fight the Church.
A smart partner was worth considering, so Baiyi said, "We'll talk after the auction is over."
The Scepter Maker nodded. He called for a servant and whispered a few words into his ear. The servant quickly left, and the Scepter Maker brought the little loli to sit at the back of the hall, patiently waiting for the auction to end.
The auction continued, and the nobles continued to bid. However, the bids from the third to the fifth were relatively mediocre. There were no long-term meal tickets, no legendary divine weapons, and no long-lost mysterious craftsmanship. They were all rare materials that were similar to the previous years. However, perhaps it was due to the stimulation of the first few bids, the subsequent bids were slightly higher than the previous years. There were even top-grade materials like the Barbarian God's Heart and the Angel's Feather.
One should know that these two items were very difficult to obtain through normal channels. The main source of the Barbarian God's Heart was the Templar Fortress in the south. It was obtained during the war with the demons and that was the church's territory. Needless to say, the Angel's Feather was only produced by the church. These two items were usually used by the church in exchange for the support of the great nobles. However, these nobles used them as their children's school fees in the blink of an eye.
'Can't these nobles have some sense of propriety?'
The rest of the auction went on without much fanfare. Numbers 3 to 10 were exchanged for various materials, which were stored in Baiyi's vault, which was as valuable as the national treasury. The last five slots entered the most exciting part of the auction. Although the nobles did not raise their bids by much, they did raise their bids in a variety of ways.
For example, in the competition for Number 11, a nouveau riche who was involved in human trafficking presented a pair of twin sisters to Baiyi. The twin sisters were pure and beautiful, but they were naturally seductive. There was an irresistible seductive aura hidden in their bodies. They could be said to be the most beautiful women in the world. Every movement they made exuded a seductive charm to men. Coupled with their pure, innocent, and beautiful faces, they were the most lethal poison to men. If they were put up for auction, they would definitely fetch a sky-high price.
However, Baiyi was not a normal man. He rejected the offer mercilessly and shot a reproachful look at the pimp, the Southern Duke.
The Southern Duke shrugged innocently and gestured with his hands, as if to say, 'You're not married yet, right? What's wrong with giving you two bed warmers? Look at how pretty they are! '
Of course, the Southern Duke would not tell Baiyi that the pimp had given him a pair of twins as well, which was why he was allowed to sit here.
Baiyi was speechless. He had no shortage of beautiful women around him. Aside from Miss Snort, there was also Miss Undine, who was glaring at the twin sisters with a piercing gaze. Every time he spoke to her, she would talk about marriage. Even some of his students had secretly sent him love letters. Of course, excluding the male students, there were not that many female students, and they could not be compared to the male teachers on the Popularity Chart. Still, Baiyi had no shortage of women around him.
Baiyi's rejection put the Southern Duke in a difficult position, but he had no choice but to consider a refund. Although he was reluctant to part with the twins, he could not control Baiyi's behavior.
To everyone's surprise, the nouveau riche did not leave in a hurry after being rejected. Instead, he flashed a confident smile and revealed his trump card. He clapped his hands, and immediately, two attendants carried a woman, whose face was covered by a black veil, over to Baiyi. The woman was dressed like Baiyi's female companion. She wore a gorgeous black evening gown that accentuated her voluptuous figure, which far surpassed that of the twins.
The woman slowly removed her veil, revealing her beautiful face. Baiyi and Vidomina, who were standing behind her, were stunned. This woman was Vidomina's mother!
"I met Madame Harllotte by chance, and I helped her escape the Church's clutches. After that, I heard that Principal Hope and Vice President Vidomina were looking for Madame Harllotte. However, the Church's spies were keeping tabs on us, so I had no choice but to deliver Madame Harllotte to you," the human trafficker said proudly. He had already guessed the outcome from the expressions of Principal Hope and the vice principal standing behind him. His gift was not one that they could refuse.
The former Duchess was still as young and beautiful as she had been ten years ago. It was as if time itself could not bear to leave its mark on her beauty. She and Vidomina stared at each other silently, their eyes brimming with tears. It was as if they had a lot to say to each other.
Baiyi, who was standing beside them, let out a sigh of relief. He picked up the number plate and asked the human trafficker, "You didn't touch her, did you?"
"I wouldn't dare! Madame Harllotte herself is a Legendary-level powerhouse. How could a mere mortal like me touch her? I've always treated her like a guest of honor, and I've always treated her with the utmost respect, "the human trafficker replied.
Harllotte nodded at Baiyi and bowed to the human trafficker. "Thank you for your help in our time of need," she said.
"It's my honor to serve a beauty like you," the human trafficker replied gracefully.
In the end, Baiyi had no choice but to hand the number plate to the human trafficker. He did not know who the human trafficker was going to send into the university, and what they were going to learn. The university did not teach human trafficking or female training!
The human trafficker left, satisfied. Baiyi turned to Vidomina and said, "Go …"
Vidomina nodded. She rubbed her eyes and walked to Harllotte. She felt a little awkward, as if she did not know how to face the mother who had abandoned her. However, when she thought about her mother's experience and circumstances, she could not bring herself to scold her. Her heart was filled with complicated emotions.
Vidomina's mother seemed to know what her daughter was thinking. She walked to her daughter's side and carefully reached out her hand, as if asking for her opinion. When she saw that Vidomina did not refuse, she mustered her courage and took her hand. The two of them walked hand in hand to the room at the back of the auction house.
Baiyi was speechless. After all, this was someone else's family matter. But at least he had fulfilled one of his wishes, right? Vidomina had no choice but to follow this cold armor of his. How pitiful. Now that she had a new family member, it was a good thing, right? The human trafficker took advantage of it.
After this little interlude, the remaining slots were sold off. Baiyi, of course, had a bountiful haul. Even Mia, who was standing beside him, received a diamond necklace. It was a gift from a family of jewelers, and the craftsmanship was exquisite. The little girl held it in her hands and could not bear to part with it.
With that, all fifteen slots were sold off. Generally speaking, most of the slots were old nobles who had participated in the auction before. Only seven newly minted nouveau riche managed to grab a slot, which was more or less what Baiyi had predicted. The only exception was the human trafficker.
All that was left was to discuss the investor of the Engineer Walker's marionette project. Baiyi did not need Mia's company, so he gestured for her to go back and rest.
"Mm-hmm." Mia nodded. Her attention was completely drawn to the new necklace in her hand.
"It's really pretty. You'll definitely look stunning if you wear it. Maybe you can wear it when you get married?" Baiyi suggested, stroking her head.
"Huh?! I can only wear it when I get married?! " Mia raised her head and looked at Baiyi with an aggrieved expression. If that was the case, then she would never be able to wear it again.
"Ahem. Not necessarily. As long as you like it. Alright, go back and get some rest. I still have things to discuss here," Baiyi said awkwardly.
"Mm-hmm … Good night, Mr. Hope." Mia said as she stood on her tiptoes and stretched out her arms towards Baiyi, as if she was begging for a hug.
Baiyi, on the other hand, bent down and rubbed his cheeks against hers in accordance with the family custom. Only then did the little girl happily leave and return to her own home. She was smart enough not to disturb Vidomina's mother-son reunion.
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