Who would care about those ten gold coins? The entrance fee could only be said to be a "token", what they were worried about was not being able to buy a ticket. Due to the large number of cargo ships docked here, Vilela's auction was especially popular. The auction house had been expanded several times, but it was still overcrowded every time.
Akalin was a neutral country, so no other country would openly send people to stir up trouble in its territory to arrest criminals. Also, other than Shi An and Kent who provided the map, no one knew that he was in this island country on the Dara Sea. However, just in case, Reynolds still planned to conceal his identity and change his appearance. The few of them had already changed their appearance on the first day they arrived at Helena's house. Reynolds' hair had been in the Kings' Mainland for a long time, so he simply imitated the martial artist's attire in the martial arts TV series on Earth, tying his hair behind his head like a ponytail, while a few tufts of hair hung down on his forehead and temples, half covering his eyes. After applying some black medicine that was difficult to wash off with water, his originally light yellow skin became much darker. If it wasn't for the special attention, even acquaintances would have a hard time recognizing him.
After changing his appearance, Reynolds actually became majestic and had a bit of coolness, which was very different from his previous threatening appearance.
Under the influence of the atmosphere at the scene. Irene and Reynolds were waiting for the auction to begin with excitement. Reynolds and the others sat in an inconspicuous corner of the venue. Although Leander, as the president, had made an exception to get three tickets for Reynolds out of gratitude, they could only sit in the worst seats. If it was only Reynolds alone, Leander could even get a good VIP seat ticket, but now that they were so "generous", the situation was different. He could only let everyone feel wronged.
Helena was especially nervous and excited. She had never thought that she would actually be able to sit in an auction where only the rich were qualified to attend. She had also changed her appearance, but it was just her clothes. She wore a blue, high-waisted, pleated skirt that completely covered her fishtail. Otherwise, it would be very strange for a low-level fishman to appear in this kind of place.
She looked very cute in her long skirt. The mermaid's figure was originally slender, but after wearing the long skirt, her temperament was even better. Reynolds dared to guarantee that if it was on Earth, mermaids would definitely be the most popular dancers. Their waists naturally swayed, as if they were dancing gracefully. Their pleated skirt also fluttered along with it, making them look very graceful. On Earth, they were regarded as the symbol of "beauty", creatures that could only appear in fairy tales. It was hard to believe that in the Kings' Mainland, they were actually so low and inferior. Could it be that the people of this world were all blind, unable to see the existence of "beauty"? Perhaps, in the eyes of the people of this continent, the definition of "beauty" was only "strength".
Helena's fishtail under her skirt was also covered with a layer of milky white stockings, which was used by mermaids to prevent their weak fishtail from being damaged by the hard ground. It was called Condensed Jade Tail, a special product of Dara Nei Sea. It was a high-grade garment made from the silk of a type of Condensed Jade Silkworm. In addition to its noble and generous appearance, it had many other advantages. First, it was extremely wear-resistant and had good protection. After wearing it, even if one stood barefoot on a sharp rock, they would not feel any pain, and the Condensed Jade Silk would not be scratched. Second, it was breathable and waterproof. Third, it was very elastic and soft like cotton, avoiding pain on the skin. Fourth, it was not easy to get dirty, and did not stick to water, dirt, and sand. Therefore, it was very popular among the noble ladies and young ladies who loved to maintain their skin.
As the Condensed Jade Silkworm only parasitized the surface of the ferocious Houndtooth Shark, to obtain it, one had to first capture the Houndtooth Shark. Moreover, the amount of silk that a Condensed Jade Silkworm could produce in its lifetime was not too much. Therefore, the price of socks and gloves made from its silk was extremely high. The set that Helena was wearing cost more than 500 gold coins. In the past, she could only be envious. She did not expect to meet a benefactor. That day, when Reynolds accompanied the girls to buy clothes on the street, he noticed Helena's longing gaze. The next day, he immediately sent a Condensed Jade Silkworm and a Hutail to Helena. Helena, who was pleasantly surprised and terrified, declined for a long time before finally accepting it. This Hutail that was specially made for mermaids could not be returned. Who else would buy such an expensive item for a lowly mermaid?
As expected, the Hutail did not hurt anymore. Walking, which she had been afraid of before, had become a pleasure. Helena was so happy that she felt a little giddy. Looking at this super generous Mr. Reynolds beside her, who did not seem to know what money was, Helena was so grateful that she could not speak. Of course, Reynolds did not mind. He would never be stingy with money to those who had helped him. Moreover, he would soon have a large sum of money, and there would be more in the future.
The auction soon began, and the noisy crowd quieted down. The host was a man from the Phantom Sound Tribe. People of this tribe were the most suitable to make announcements. Their magical voices could make the auction items more attractive, and the bidders could also raise the price. The two elf beauties followed his explanation and showed the appearance and function of the items to the guests.
"The Extreme Leather Whip, made from the skin of the Whale Rhinoceros from the Dead Water Region of the Sea West. It is extremely tough, and even if it collides with a sharp Cold Iron Sword, it will not be cut. The damage caused is minimal. It is an excellent weapon for a whip type warrior …" After the host introduced the item in detail, he said, "Okay, the auction begins. The starting price is 1,000 gold coins!"
The auction was clearly divided into two types: an open auction and a secret auction. Both the buyer and seller could use the buttons to make their bids. In this way, no one would know the original owner of the treasure, or who the treasure ended up in. The people of the Kings' Mainland knew this principle. Conflicts could also be avoided. Otherwise, when two parties took a fancy to the same item at the same time, the rich party might not dare to bid a high price due to the other party's strength and fear of retaliation.
Most of the people still chose the method of an open auction. Therefore, the host announced the latest price loudly.
"One thousand five hundred gold coins!"
"One thousand eight hundred gold coins!"
"Two thousand gold coins!"
"…"
There were not many people who were interested in this item. After a few bids, it was finally sold for two thousand seven hundred gold coins. With such a high price, Irene secretly stuck her tongue out, and Helena was even more shocked. But compared to the big rich guy, this was just a small matter.
"Flashing Helmet, a helmet made with 5% of the famous flashing stone. It will emit a strong light at random, and can affect the enemy's vision at any time during battle. The situation can be reversed in an instant … The starting price is two thousand five hundred gold coins."
The item this time was a little interesting. It was finally sold for six thousand gold coins.
"Laya Cat Eye Lady's Evening Dress, the famous Akalin Master Tailor, Ah Si Luo, took half a month to complete. The craftsmanship is exquisite, and the design is elegant …"
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