Chapter 865: Auction
The night fell.
At the auction field in the Pearl Diver’s Port.
A lot of people partic.i.p.ated in the auction.
The Pearl Diver’s Port ensured absolute fairness and safety in the transactions, so no partic.i.p.ants at the auction were wearing masks or hiding their ident.i.ty.
Of course, few partic.i.p.ants at the auction had fewer than six stars.
Even if there were any, they were only here to open their eyes, or sell items.
The auction field of the Pearl Divers’ Port was decorated in a special style. So many pearls had been embedded in the walls and furniture that they glittered under the light.
When Han Fei and the others came in, one of the waiters came and asked, “Sir, are you here to partic.i.p.ate in the auction or do you have anything to sell?”
Han Fei asked, “Are there any requirements to partic.i.p.ate in the auction?”
The waiter replied with a smile, “The requirement for the Heavenly Talents that partic.i.p.ate in the auction in the Pearl Diver’s Port is simple. All you need to do is prove your wealth. If you have more than half a million credit points or have many stars, you’re allowed to partic.i.p.ate.”
Han Fei still had a lot of credit points. He had obtained them from Mu Jia’er and Guan Qingyan in the Wind Sky Canyon.
So, everybody simply showed their waist tag, and the waiter examined them and said with a smile, “Would you like a private room, or a public one? A private room, including tea service, only costs a thousand high-quality pearls.”
Han Fei quickly paid the pearls. “We’d like a private room.”
He didn’t even need to think about that all. Not only was a private room fancier than a public room, but the customers inside the private rooms could also impress their compet.i.tors during the bidding while remaining anonymous!
A moment later…
Han Fei and his team came to a private room. There were snacks and beverages on the table.
Zhang Xuanyu sat down next to Han Fei. “Han Fei, it’s said that a great horror is hidden underneath the Empyrean Waterfall. Do you know what it is?”
Han Fei snorted. “A big turtle.”
“A big turtle?”
Le Renkuang couldn’t help but ask in a low voice, “Like the Rock-Holding Turtle?”
Han Fei rolled his eyes. “What are you thinking about? It’s just as strong as a peak-level Law Enforcer and wouldn’t hurt anyone actively.”
Luo Xiaobai didn’t join their chit chat but had been observing other private rooms through windows. Remote senses were blocked by the private rooms, but the naked eye couldn’t be.
Suddenly, Luo Xiaobai said, “There are a lot of acquaintances here.”
Han Fei and the others asked in surprise, “Where are they?”
Luo Xiaobai pointed at a private room on the other side of the round hall. “Over there, Cao Jiaren.”
Han Fei and the others looked in that direction and saw Cao Jiaren at the window. Seeing that they were looking at her, she looked back at them casually.
Luo Xiaobai continued, “The third room to Cao Jiaren’s left. Zhang Wen is there.”
Han Fei had already noticed the guy, who always seemed ready to eat him alive whenever they met each other.
However, Han Fei remembered what Old Han said. The seventh level of the True Spirit Fis.h.i.+ng Art might be in the Zhang family, so he might have to make friends with Zhang Wen later.
Zhang Xuanyu said, “Li Heiye and Li Baizhou are here too. And what’s-his-name from the Mountain Sea Pavilion.”
Luo Xiaobai corrected, “Zhai Shun.”
Zhang Xuanyu nodded quickly. “Yes, that’s him.”
Han Fei craned his head out of the wind and looked around, only to catch sight of Mu Ling.
Mu Ling waved at Han Fei and said telepathically with a smile, Where have you been hiding Tang Ge? I haven’t seen him in a long time.
Han Fei replied with a smile, Don’t worry. He’s working on an opportunity. Are you here alone?
Mu Ling nodded. There’s something I want at this auction. I’m here to compete for it.
Han Fei didn’t talk much to Mu Ling, as there were many high-star experts here, such as s.h.i.+ Sanyue who was next to Mu Ling’s room.
She was one of the captains back in the demon forest. When Han Fei observed her, he found that she had seven stars and had secured a thousand kills.
s.h.i.+ Sanyue was confused when Han Fei kept staring at him, as they didn’t know each other at all.
Luo Xiaobai pulled Han Fei back and said, “Behave and sit down.”
Han Fei chuckled. “Are the auctions here always so fancy?”
Luo Xiaobai shook her head. “As far as I know, not many Heavenly Talents usually gather here. There must be something special at this auction that called their attention.”
While stuffing dried fish into his mouth, Le Renkuang said, “It’s none of my business anyway. Han Fei, when are you going to craft Semi-Divine weapons or Divine weapons? Can you upgrade the weapons in my weapon box?”
“Ha!”
Han Fei rolled his eyes. “How cheap do you think Semi-Divine weapons and Divine weapons are? I can’t afford upgrading all your weapons!”
Le Renkuang shrugged and ate sunflower seeds.
Zhang Xuanyu remarked, “Good thing that I only need a stick.”
Luo Xiaobai chuckled. “I don’t need anything.”
Everyone: “…”
…
About an hour later.
All the private rooms, and the hall downstairs was full of people. Then, a charming woman walked to the podium.
The woman smiled and said, “Greetings, I’m w.a.n.g Jiao, the auctioneer for this session. You may call me Sister Jiao. This auction will start in a hundred seconds. Please bid in order. You’re allowed to release your senses and observe your compet.i.tors.”
Someone smiled. “Jiaojiao, just get it started already! I can’t wait anymore!”
w.a.n.g Jiao smiled charmingly. “How annoying. Call me Sister Jiao. Don’t be hasty. The items are about to be served.”
Someone mumbled, “I’m so addicted to her voice.”
…
While everybody talked and laughed, a hundred seconds pa.s.sed quickly.
Very soon, a girl stepped up with a small wooden box in her hand.
w.a.n.g Jiao slightly nodded her head. The girl opened the box and revealed a purple pill.
w.a.n.g Jiao said, “This is the first item of the auction. It’s named the Barrier Breaking Pill. I believe you all know its usage. If you’re a peak-level Hanging Fisher, your odds of a successful breakthrough will be improved by thirty percent after swallowing a Barrier Breaking Pill. Of course, you may ignore it if you’re confident of yourself. The initial price is three thousand high-quality pearls. Every raise must be higher than a hundred high-quality pearls… The bidding starts now.”
Someone instantly shouted, “Three thousand, I’ll take it.”
Someone proposed, “Three thousand and two hundred, it’s mine!”
“Three thousand and five hundred, please show me some respect.”
“Heh, do you think you deserve any respect? I’ll pay four thousand.”
Very soon, the price for the Barrier Breaking Pill reached six-thousand, and it was sold for six-thousand five-hundred pearls.
That was just the beginning. The pill was only useful to peak-level Hanging Fishers, so none of the Hidden Fishers took action. It meant that n.o.body in the private rooms did anything.
w.a.n.g Jiao giggled. “Congratulations! Our staff will give the Barrier Breaking Pill to you in a moment… Now, let’s see our next item.”
The same girl showed up again with a plate that had a jade slip on it.
w.a.n.g Jiao explained, “It’s an ancient battle technique found from a treasure trove that a lot of people here must know. The name of the technique is Sunset Book. It’s a heaven-level, low-quality technique that can gather the power of the sun. It’s suitable for those who have strong bodies. Its initial price is fifty thousand, and every raise must be no lower than a thousand… The bidding begins now.”
Zhang Xuanyu was slightly surprised. “That’s so cheap!”
Han Fei glanced at him. “Why do you think it’s cheap? It’s just a low-quality technique, and the final price will definitely be much higher than the initial price.”
Someone on the second floor shouted, “Sixty thousand! Only armorists and soul warriors can use this technique. I’m sure not many people would want this, right?”
Someone smiled. “Hey, wait. I’ll offer eighty thousand. Any higher bid?”
Someone said, “85,000. It’s just a low-quality battle technique. Is the compet.i.tion really worth it?”
After only one moment, the heaven-level, low-quality technique had been raised to 130,000, and they didn’t stop bidding until the price reached 150,000.
Han Fei licked his lips. “I really feel like robbing them.”
Everyone: “…”
Le Renkuang remarked, “They’re willing to pay so much for a heaven-level, low-quality technique?”
Luo Xiaobai shook her head. “Its price would be even higher if it were sold in the Logistics Division.”
Le Renkuang smiled. “That’s true.”
A moment later…
The third item was pushed out. It was kept in a water ball.
w.a.n.g Jiao giggled. “It’s a mutation of the demonic sea anemones. It can reside in other creatures and grow fast. It’s best for a manipulator as a contracted spiritual plant. The initial price is sixty thousand, and every raise must be higher than a thousand… The bidding starts now.”
Immediately, many girls stepped out. Someone said, “Eighty thousand.”
“A hundred thousand.”
“A hundred and ten thousand.”
“A hundred and fifty thousand.”
Han Fei and the others were all shocked by the brutal bidding of women.
Han Fei looked at Luo Xiaobai. “Is it good?”
Luo Xiaobai explained, “Not exactly, but it’s quite special in that it’s st.u.r.dy and can reside in another creature… Two hundred thousand.”
Han Fei was shocked to hear Luo Xiaobai’s bid. You’re paying two hundred thousand for something that isn’t good?
Everybody fell quiet, and w.a.n.g Jiao spoke with a smile.
“Two hundred thousand once!”
“Two hundred thousand twice!”
“Deal.”
“My friend from Private Room No.23, congratulations. Our staff will deliver the item to your room soon.”
Luo Xiaobai looked at everybody. “It isn’t very good, but it’s quite rare and I can extract its features.”
Han Fei was lost for words. “Why do I feel that I’ve seen this before?”
Luo Xiaobai: “…”
Zhang Xuanyu patted Han Fei’s shoulder. “I feel like you’ve missed a lot…”