Chapter 225: The Savage Beast Sect, Auction Begins
After leaving the Black Mark Auction House, Mo Yu returned directly to the inn where he was staying. He rested in his small room for a while, and when it was almost time for the auction to start, he emerged from his cultivation state. He donned his wide black robe and, without rushing, left the inn and made his way back to the auction house.
Compared to the morning, the Di Yan Auction House was now packed with people, showcasing its popularity and the event's importance. Mo Yu's gaze swept across the scene before settling on a different passage outside the main entrance of the auction house.
This passage was a stark contrast to the crowded main entrance. A red carpet was laid out on the wide pathway, and dozens of black-clad men with cold, menacing expressions stood guard. The violent and sinister aura they exuded kept the crowd at bay, ensuring no one dared to approach.
Clearly, this was an exclusive VIP passage that ordinary people couldn't access.
As Mo Yu's gaze swept across, he noticed a group of people walking down the red carpet. His eyes focused on the tallest, most muscular young man in the center of the group. The man was over two meters tall, with a powerful and imposing presence, resembling a human-shaped beast. He looked to be around thirty years old, though his rough appearance made it difficult to determine his exact age.
With a flash of his silver eyes, Mo Yu sensed the occasional bursts of fiery energy from the man's body, indicating that he was likely a two-star Dou Ling (Spirit Master). Among the younger generation, this tall young man was the strongest Mo Yu had encountered since his rebirth.
"Hey, look over there! Isn't that someone from the Savage Beast Sect?"
"Indeed, it's those violent and rough folks. The one in the middle should be Gao Ba, the young sect master of the Savage Beast Sect, right?"
"Seems like it. I've heard the Savage Beast Sect has been acting arrogantly in Di Yan City lately, destroying several small sects. Doesn't the Di Yan Sect, being the dominant force in the city, care about this?"
"Why should they? Gao Ba's father is an eight-star Dou Wang (Battle King) and might even break through to Dou Huang (Battle Emperor) status. He could even make it onto the Black Rankings. Moreover, the Savage Beast Sect has always been respectful to the Di Yan Sect, so the Di Yan Sect turns a blind eye to their actions."
Hearing the whispers among the crowd, Mo Yu understood the situation. His gaze shifted back to the tall young man, and he felt a slight curiosity. This Savage Beast Sect wasn't mentioned in the original story. However, considering the vast size of the Black-Corner Region and the countless factions within it, the fact that the Savage Beast Sect's strongest member was only a Dou Wang meant it wasn't surprising that they weren't well-known.
After the Savage Beast Sect entered the auction house, several more groups followed. From the hushed conversations around him, Mo Yu learned that these were all powerful factions within the Black-Corner Region. Of course, he hadn't heard of any of these factions before.
Shaking his head, Mo Yu touched the beast ring in his sleeve, and a gold foil card appeared in his hand. Although he didn't have the backing of a powerful faction, the man in the appraisal room had informed him that this was a second-tier VIP card. Glancing at the long line at the regular entrance, Mo Yu sighed and, holding his VIP card, quietly stepped into the red carpeted VIP passage.
The passage was dimly lit, and Mo Yu walked down the corridor until he reached its end. After turning a corner, he found himself in a grand and luxurious auction hall.
"Sir, may I see your seat number?" A pretty attendant approached him, asking respectfully.
Without speaking, Mo Yu handed her the gold foil card. Upon seeing its color, the attendant's attitude became even more respectful. She bowed slightly and said softly, "Sir, you hold a second-tier VIP card. Please follow me."
She led the way, and Mo Yu leisurely followed. The attendant guided him through the vast auction hall for nearly ten minutes before stopping near the crystal auction platform. She pointed to a seat and smiled before bowing and retreating.
Mo Yu walked over to the spacious, plush seat and sat down. As he settled in, he noticed a tall, muscular young man, the same one from earlier, sitting a few rows ahead. The young man was watching him with a curious expression.
Mo Yu's eyebrows twitched slightly under the shadow of his hood, but he paid the young man no mind and closed his eyes, waiting calmly for the auction to begin.
"Young Sect Master, what's the matter?" asked a middle-aged bodyguard, who stood close to the tall young man.
"Nothing, really. I just felt that the aura hidden within that guy's slender body seemed unusually powerful, maybe even on par with mine. If I get the chance, I'd like to test his strength." As he spoke, Gao Ba's body radiated a fierce, warlike energy.
"Hehe, Young Sect Master might be mistaken. Although our Savage Beast Sect isn't as powerful as the likes of the Di Yan Sect, our sect's unique physical cultivation technique, the Savage Flame Beast Body Technique, is of high-level Xuan rank and is quite distinctive in the Black-Corner Region. Not just anyone can match it," the bodyguard said with a smile.
"Maybe," the tall young man replied, nodding. Usually, physical cultivation techniques cause the body to grow larger, much like a human-shaped beast, allowing for maximum strength. Mo Yu's slender figure, hidden beneath his black robe, didn't seem like it could contain such explosive power.
Dismissing the thought, the tall young man turned his attention back to the auction and said, "I wonder if the rumor is true. If it is, Father said we must obtain it at all costs! While our sect's Savage Flame Beast Body Technique is powerful, it requires the bloodline of a magical beast to cultivate. The higher the beast's power, the stronger the beast body we can condense. If we can acquire that item and present it to that person, Father might secure a high-level magical beast bloodline, enabling him to break through to Dou Huang status. If that happens, our Savage Beast Sect will no longer have to bow to the Di Yan Sect!"
"Rest assured, Young Sect Master. To ensure the success of this operation, our sect intentionally provoked and wiped out several small sects, seizing their treasure troves. Now, we have over ten million gold coins at our disposal. Additionally, the Sect Master has made secret preparations. If the Di Yan Sect shows no interest in the item, then even if it falls into the hands of another faction, they won't make it ten miles out of Di Yan City!" the middle-aged bodyguard said with a cold smile.
"Good. Our Savage Beast Sect's rise depends on today!" The tall young man's eyes flashed with determination, and he closed his eyes, patiently waiting for the auction to begin.
While Gao Ba closed his eyes, several other factions nearby were also engaged in quiet conversations. If one could overhear their discussions, they would find a common thread: a mysterious item that seemed to be the highlight of today's auction.
After nearly half an hour, a clear chime rang out across the auction hall. Hearing this, Mo Yu also emerged from his cultivation state and looked up at the crystal platform. An elderly man with white hair, resembling an auctioneer, was standing there with a smile.
"It's finally starting," Mo Yu muttered softly, glancing at the nearly packed auction hall with a hint of anticipation in his silver eyes.
"Hehe, everyone, I'm sure you've been eagerly awaiting this moment, so I won't bore you with formalities," the white-haired man said with a smile.
"As the annual auction event, I'm confident that the Di Yan Sect's auction won't disappoint anyone." The old man clapped his hands and announced loudly, "I declare the Di Yan City Auction now open!"
As his voice echoed through the hall, the crystal platform erupted in a blinding light. After a moment, the light faded, revealing a crimson longsword in the old man's hands. The sword glowed with a fiery brilliance under the lights, and the energy flowing through its blade indicated it was a finely crafted weapon embedded with a magic core.
"This sword is called 'Flame,' forged from red copper and embedded with a third-tier fire magic core. In the hands of a fire-attribute cultivator, its power will be even greater. A powerful weapon like this is a must-have for any adventurer. So, gentlemen, don't hesitate to spend your money. After all, wealth is meaningless if you don't live to enjoy it, right?" The old man grinned as he demonstrated the sword's power, causing a faint flame to rise from the blade. He then turned to the audience and said, "The starting bid is 120,000 gold coins. Let the bidding begin!"
"A magic core weapon, huh?" Mo Yu murmured as he watched the sword.
The weapon-crafting techniques on the Dou Qi Continent differed from those in his previous life. The primary difference was the use of magic cores, resulting in what was known as magic core weapons. While this method greatly enhanced a weapon's power, it also had a significant drawback—it relied too heavily on the magic core.
This reliance on magic cores was one reason why weapon-crafting didn't develop as much as alchemy. Magic cores were simply too rare, especially high-tier ones, making high-tier weapons equally scarce.
However, Mo Yu had no such concerns. His weapon-crafting techniques were unique and unmatched on the Dou Qi Continent.
As Mo Yu pondered, the atmosphere in the auction hall grew lively with bids for the sword. For cultivators, a good weapon was as essential as a cauldron was for an alchemist. So, when the white-haired man announced the starting bid, many immediately started bidding.
After a few minutes of fierce bidding, a middle-aged man finally won the sword for 200,000 gold coins. Seeing this, Mo Yu raised an eyebrow slightly.
That Flame Sword was, at best, an ordinary third-tier weapon, yet it sold for 200,000 gold coins. On the other hand, the two weapons Mo Yu had consigned for auction were both top-tier fourth-tier weapons. If a third-tier weapon was considered low-tier, a fourth-tier weapon was mid-tier and would undoubtedly attract the attention of some powerful figures.
With this thought, Mo Yu grew more eager for the auction's progress.
After the successful first sale, the auction continued, featuring various treasures like armor, Dou Techniques, cultivation methods, herbs, and more. Mo Yu sat calmly in his plush seat, watching the proceedings with mild interest as he waited for something that would catch his eye.
The auction's early stages didn't feature anything particularly extraordinary. Most of the bidders were seated in the back, while the powerful factions in the front rows had yet to make a move.
"Cling!"
Another clear bell rang out, and the white-haired auctioneer received a large silver tray from an attendant. On the tray was a strange sword that emitted both red and blue light, catching many people's attention. In the Dou Qi Continent, high-quality weapons were exceedingly rare.
"Hehe, this sword is called the 'Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Sword,' a name that might be unfamiliar to some. However, its capabilities are extraordinary. The 'Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Sword' is not only sharp and of exceptional quality, but it can also harness both ice and fire energies, even combining them for powerful attacks. For a cultivator with both ice and fire attributes, this sword is priceless," the white-haired auctioneer explained with a smile.
As soon as the auctioneer finished speaking, the hall buzzed with excitement. Many eyes gleamed with desire as they stared at the sword on the tray.
While ice and fire attributes were rare, they weren't unheard of, especially given the continent's vast population. Although it was challenging for a cultivator to balance the two opposing energies, the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Sword seemed to offer a solution to this issue.
Naturally, the sword piqued the interest of some of the more powerful factions seated at the front. After all, if such a weapon could help nurture a talented disciple with both ice and fire attributes, the investment would be more than worth it.
"Now that everyone understands the value of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Sword, there's no need for further explanation," the auctioneer said with a smile, pleased with the crowd's reaction. "The starting bid is 500,000 gold coins!"
(End of Chapter)
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