Chapter 334 : Spending More Than Half His Fortune
Chapter 334: Spending More Than Half His Fortune
“Everyone, the final three auction items are treasures specially prepared by our White Bone City. Guests who have yet to make a move, please do not miss this opportunity.”
On the auction stage, Luo You, the Third Deacon of White Bone City, surprisingly took the initiative to stir up the atmosphere.
Faced with this rare scene, whether it was the Professional Beast Tamers in the auction hall or the many Transcendent Experts within the VIP rooms, everyone became curious about the final three auction items after hearing Luo You’s words.
“I won’t waste everyone’s time. The first grand finale item—Heart of Fire Element.”
As his words fell, a crimson crystal resembling a heart and flowing with lava-like radiance appeared before everyone.
The crystal known as the Heart of Fire Element immediately emitted dazzling flames, causing everyone present to feel an intense scorching heat.
“This Heart of Fire Element came from a Flame Lord whose strength was comparable to a High-level Transcendent Expert. It was obtained personally by Lord Mingzhu after slaying it within the Lava Caverns.”
When the crowd heard that this treasure had been obtained by the master of White Bone City, Lord Mingzhu, after killing a Flame Lord, everyone became even more interested in it.
Seeing the crowd erupt into discussion, Luo You did not stop them and instead waited for them to calm down before continuing his introduction.
“It contains terrifying fire-element energy particles within it, enough to forge an extremely powerful fire-attribute Transcendent Equipment.”
“Furthermore, it can help a Phantasmal Tamer’s beast undergo complete elementalization, thereby granting a certain chance of advancing to Transcendent Master.”
The moment they heard that the Heart of Fire Element could help a Phantasmal Tamer advance into a Weapon Master, the entire auction instantly exploded into excitement.
Everyone directly ignored the words “a certain chance” spoken by Luo You.
“Elder Luo You, just announce the starting price already.”
From VIP Room Twenty-three, a fire-attribute Weapon Master impatiently urged him before Luo You could continue introducing the item.
Compared to the others, he understood the true value of the Heart of Fire Element far more clearly.
Whether it was used for his descendants in the future or to strengthen his own Phantasmal Beast, it was worth exhausting all his wealth.
“Since everyone is so eager, this old man will not waste any more time.”
“Heart of Fire Element, starting bid: one hundred thousand Source Crystal Coins. Each increase must not be lower than one thousand Source Crystal Coins.”
“One hundred and ten thousand.”
“One hundred and fifteen thousand.”
“One hundred and thirty thousand Source Crystal Coins.”
The bidder was precisely the Transcendent Expert who had urged Luo You earlier.
Faced with the fierce competition of the crowd, he directly raised the bid by fifteen thousand Source Crystal Coins.
However, before his voice even fully settled, someone immediately increased the bid again.
Faced with this extremely heated scene, Zhou Ming instead leisurely sat on the sofa and watched from the sidelines, having no intention of participating in the intense competition.
The Heart of Fire Element was indeed precious, but he had no use for it. Even among his subordinates, there were currently no Phantasmal Tamers.
“Three hundred thousand Source Crystal Coins.”
Just as the bidding reached its most intense point, a deep and powerful voice suddenly rang out.
At the same time, an extremely violent aura emerged, whether intentionally or due to excessive excitement.
The next moment, as Luo You frowned slightly within the auction hall, several terrifying auras capable of making everyone’s hearts tremble suddenly appeared.
“Elder Luo You, I was momentarily excited and did not act intentionally. I am willing to add another ten thousand Source Crystal Coins on top of the three hundred thousand.”
The person who had just bid immediately reacted, quickly apologizing and expressing willingness to add another ten thousand Source Crystal Coins.
“At this auction, victory is decided through wealth. If anyone refuses to obey the rules, this old man just so happens to be lacking a Transcendent-level soul lately.”
When Luo You’s voice sounded like a freezing gale, everyone suddenly remembered that this was White Bone City.
If one violated the rules here, then even if they had an Alliance Legendary Saint backing them, dying here would still mean dying for nothing.
“Continue.”
Although the unpleasant interruption had occurred, everyone quickly resumed the bidding war for the Heart of Fire Element.
In the end, the Heart of Fire Element was sold for three hundred and fifty-five thousand Source Crystal Coins.
The second grand finale item then appeared.
“The second grand finale item: Outstanding-grade Transcendent Equipment, Falling Star Arm Ring.”
“Although the grade of this equipment is only Outstanding-grade, it is infinitely close to Legendary-grade Transcendent Equipment.”
“Its effect allows it to withstand three full-powered attacks from a High-level Transcendent Expert within a single day, and it requires no energy expenditure from the user.”
“Of course, one may also actively activate this Transcendent Equipment using Spiritual Power, but the consumption is extremely high. Even an Early-stage Transcendent Expert at peak condition can only use it three times at most.”
After Luo You finished introducing the second grand finale item, everyone immediately forgot about the earlier incident.
At this moment, Zhou Ming’s gaze was firmly fixed upon the auction stage.
The Falling Star Arm Ring radiated a dazzling dark-gold glow.
As the light flickered, it resembled starlight shining within the night sky.
“Starting bid: one hundred and twenty thousand Source Crystal Coins. Each increase must not be lower than one thousand.”
Luo You wasted no time in announcing the starting price of the Falling Star Arm Ring.
“One hundred and twenty-five thousand.”
“One hundred and thirty thousand.”
……
Although both were life-saving items, the price of the Falling Star Arm Ring far exceeded that of the Puppet Substitution Tribulation Technique. Even the Extreme Shadow Sword purchased by Zhou Ming had only cost half of the Falling Star Arm Ring’s starting price.
However, this situation was perfectly normal.
In order for the Puppet Substitution Tribulation Technique to fully display its effects, not only did it require Soul Gems, but it also needed to be nourished for several years using the user’s Spiritual Power and Essence Blood.
Meanwhile, the Falling Star Arm Ring could be used immediately after obtaining it and had no harsh requirements whatsoever.
Most importantly, it could be used three times for free within a single day.
One could say that after obtaining the Falling Star Arm Ring, one’s survivability would instantly soar.
Amid the constant bidding, the price of the Falling Star Arm Ring surpassed two hundred thousand Source Crystal Coins just as Zhou Ming had predicted, though its popularity was slightly lower than the Heart of Fire Element.
“Looks like the final price of the Falling Star Arm Ring probably won’t exceed three hundred thousand Source Crystal Coins.”
Although the effects of the Falling Star Arm Ring were excellent, it was ultimately still just a piece of Transcendent Equipment.
Meanwhile, the Heart of Fire Element could increase the probability of advancing into a Transcendent Master.
Therefore, it was reasonable for the Heart of Fire Element’s price to far exceed normal value, whereas the Falling Star Arm Ring did not possess such an effect.
After making a brief analysis in his mind, Zhou Ming also joined the bidding.
“Two hundred and fifty thousand Source Crystal Coins.”
The Puppet Substitution Tribulation Technique, the Extreme Shadow Sword, and the fifth-tier Spiritual Material Shadow Crystal had already exhausted all the Source Crystal Coins on his person.
Now, if he wished to bid for the Falling Star Arm Ring, he could only settle the payment using High-grade Source Crystals.
Once the price exceeded three hundred thousand, he would immediately give up.
This was already the decision Zhou Ming had made internally.
“Two hundred and fifty-three thousand.”
“Two hundred and sixty thousand.”
Hearing someone continue raising the price, Zhou Ming decisively spoke again.
“Two hundred and seventy thousand.”
Upon hearing this, everyone present marveled at Zhou Ming’s wealth.
If one counted the Source Crystal Coins he had already spent earlier, he had already displayed financial resources worth four to five hundred thousand during this auction alone.
For a moment, countless hidden gazes secretly focused on Zhou Ming’s VIP room.
However, Zhou Ming did not care in the slightest.
As long as he could successfully obtain the Falling Star Arm Ring, he was confident in preserving his life even against a High-level Transcendent Expert.
In the end, Zhou Ming successfully obtained the Falling Star Arm Ring for two hundred and eighty-seven thousand Source Crystal Coins.
As for the final grand finale auction item, he naturally no longer had the ability to compete for it.